SFP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield SFP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A facility's water bill shows a spike in consumption over a weekend when the building was unoccupied. What is the MOST likely cause? → An undetected water leak in the plumbing or irrigation system
2. What is the function of an 'emissions intensity target' compared to an 'absolute emissions target'? → Intensity targets allow emissions to grow proportionally with business growth
3. Which organization publishes the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard? → World Resources Institute and WBCSD
4. What is the primary sustainability benefit of implementing a building automation system (BAS) with occupancy-based controls? → Automatically adjusting HVAC and lighting to match actual occupancy patterns
5. What distinguishes a Certified Sustainability Facility Professional certified professional from a non-certified practitioner? → Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks
6. When a SFP professional identifies a potential regulatory violation, the CORRECT first step is to: → Document the violation and report through proper channels
7. According to ASHRAE 191, a facility's water efficiency standard should prioritize which hierarchy of water sources? → Reduce demand first, then reuse and recycle, then use potable supply as last resort
8. What does the term 'embodied carbon' refer to in the context of sustainable facilities? → GHG emissions from materials extraction, manufacturing, transport, and construction
9. A facility's irrigation system accounts for 40% of total water use. Which technology offers the greatest reduction potential? → Weather-based evapotranspiration (ET) controllers
10. What does a 'materiality assessment' help a facility organization determine in sustainability strategy? → Which sustainability issues are most significant to the organization and stakeholders
11. What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining SFP certification in Certified Sustainability Facility Professional? → To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards
12. Which LEED credit category directly rewards facilities for measuring and verifying energy performance post-occupancy? → Energy & Atmosphere — Enhanced Commissioning and Metering
13. Which lighting control strategy yields the greatest energy savings in perimeter office spaces with significant daylight access? → Daylight harvesting with dimming controls
14. What is a key responsibility in managing a sustainable facility? → Implement energy-saving strategies
15. In Certified Sustainability Facility Professional, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting an initial assessment? → To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action
16. Which tool does the EPA provide specifically for tracking and reporting waste generation and recycling data for large quantity generators? → myRCRAid (RCRAInfo)
17. In a Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions inventory, which category captures employee commuting emissions? → Scope 3
18. Why is transparency important in reporting? → It builds stakeholder trust
19. When documenting assessment findings in SFP practice, which approach is MOST appropriate? → Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually
20. Which practice best supports the sustainable management of compressed air systems, which are often significant energy consumers? → Conducting regular leak detection and repair using ultrasonic equipment
21. What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining SFP certification in Certified Sustainability Facility Professional? → To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards
22. What is the PRIMARY reason for regulatory compliance in the Certified Sustainability Facility Professional profession? → To protect public safety, ensure quality, and maintain professional integrity
23. How can a facility manager support green procurement? → Purchase eco-labeled products
24. Which preventive maintenance practice most directly extends the service life of HVAC filters while maintaining indoor air quality? → Monitoring differential pressure across filters and replacing at set thresholds
25. When developing a sustainability business case for executive leadership, which financial metric is most persuasive for demonstrating value? → Net Present Value (NPV) combined with risk reduction benefits
26. How can facilities conserve water in operations? → Fix leaks promptly
27. Under the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, what are the two categories of climate risk that facilities must assess? → Transition risk and physical risk
28. Which greenhouse gas has the highest 100-year global warming potential (GWP) among common refrigerants? → SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride)
29. How frequently should ongoing assessments be conducted in Certified Sustainability Facility Professional practice? → At regular intervals and as conditions change
30. What is the main advantage of using a soil moisture sensor in a landscape irrigation system? → It prevents irrigation when soil already contains sufficient moisture