FMP FMP Sustainability and Environmental Management

Question 1

Which certification system is most widely used in the US to recognize high-performance, sustainable building design and operations?

Accepted Answer

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

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BREEAM

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WELL Building Standard

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Green Globes

Question 2

What does the term 'carbon footprint' measure in a facility context?

Accepted Answer

Total greenhouse gas emissions expressed in CO2 equivalent

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Total floor area occupied by carbon-based equipment

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Amount of carbon-based fuel purchased annually

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Number of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles in the fleet

Question 3

Which federal agency in the US regulates hazardous waste disposal under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Department of Energy (DOE)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Department of Labor (DOL)

Question 4

A facility manager wants to reduce potable water consumption. Which strategy has the greatest conservation impact in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Replacing cooling tower water with reclaimed water

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Installing low-flow faucet aerators in restrooms

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Using drought-tolerant landscaping (xeriscaping)

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Installing motion-sensor lighting to reduce heat load

Question 5

What is the primary goal of an energy audit in a facility?

Accepted Answer

Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and cost

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Verify utility billing accuracy

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Comply with OSHA safety inspections

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Determine property value for insurance purposes

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the 'reduce, reuse, recycle' waste hierarchy in order of priority?

Accepted Answer

Reduce first, then reuse, then recycle

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Recycle first, then reuse, then reduce

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Reuse first, then reduce, then recycle

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All three are equal in priority