CFM CFM - Certified Facility Manager Environmental Stewardship 2

Question 1

What does a carbon footprint measure in the context of facility management?

Accepted Answer

The total greenhouse gas emissions generated by facility operations, expressed in CO2 equivalents

Answer

A carbon footprint quantifies all GHG emissions from facility operations to support sustainability goals and reporting.

Question 2

Which of the following is a direct benefit of implementing a waste diversion program in a facility?

Accepted Answer

Reduced landfill costs and lower environmental impact

Answer

Diverting waste through recycling and composting reduces landfill tipping fees and decreases the facility environmental footprint.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an Environmental Management System (EMS) such as ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

To provide a systematic framework for managing environmental impacts and achieving continuous improvement

Answer

ISO 14001 provides a structured approach to identifying, controlling, and reducing environmental impacts across an organization.

Question 4

A facility manager wants to reduce potable water consumption. Which strategy has the highest impact in a commercial office building?

Accepted Answer

Installing low-flow fixtures in restrooms and upgrading cooling tower water management

Answer

Restroom fixtures and cooling tower systems are typically the largest water consumers in commercial buildings.

Question 5

What does embodied carbon refer to in facility management and construction?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions associated with materials manufacturing, transportation, construction, and end-of-life

Answer

Embodied carbon captures all lifecycle GHG emissions of building materials beyond just operational energy use.

CFM - Certified Facility Manager Practice Test