BOMA Facility Management & Sustainability

Question 1

What is the primary certification for facility management professionals recognized by BOMA and the broader industry?

Accepted Answer

Certified Facility Manager (CFM) from IFMA

Answer

The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential from IFMA (International Facility Management Association) is the most widely recognized facility management professional certification.

Question 2

What does LEED stand for in the context of sustainable building certification?

Accepted Answer

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Answer

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the US Green Building Council's rating system for green building design, construction, and operations.

Question 3

In facility management, what does 'space utilization' measure?

Accepted Answer

How effectively and frequently occupied workspaces are actually being used

Answer

Space utilization measures how often and how well workspaces are actually being used, often revealing that assigned spaces sit empty 40-60% of the time.

Question 4

What is 'WELL Building Standard' certification primarily focused on?

Accepted Answer

Human health and wellness outcomes for building occupants

Answer

The WELL Building Standard focuses on how buildings can optimize occupant health and wellness through air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, and mind.

Question 5

What is the 'circular economy' concept as applied to commercial buildings and facility management?

Accepted Answer

Designing buildings and operations to minimize waste by reusing and recycling materials throughout their lifecycle

Answer

The circular economy applied to buildings aims to eliminate waste by keeping materials in use through reuse, refurbishment, and recycling rather than disposing of them.

BOMA - Building Owners & Managers Association Practice Test

BOMA - Building Owners & Managers Association Practice Test

BOMA Facility Management & Sustainability