SFP Study Guide 2026

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SFP exam key facts

  • The SFP proctored final assessment has 22 multiple-choice questions, and each of the three unit tests has 14 questions. Source
  • The SFP proctored final assessment is graded pass/fail, with no published cut score. Source
  • The IFMA SFP is a lifetime credential. Source
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📋 SFP Exam Format at a Glance

100
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score

📚 SFP Topics to Study (18)

✍️ Sample SFP Questions & Answers

1. Which strategy addresses 'sick building syndrome' most directly in an existing facility?
✓ Increasing outdoor air ventilation rates and improving filtration

Sick building syndrome is primarily caused by poor IAQ; increasing ventilation and improving air filtration directly addresses contaminant dilution and removal.

2. What does 'Water Use Intensity' (WUI) measure in a facility context?
✓ Water consumption per square foot of conditioned space

WUI normalizes water consumption by dividing total water use by the facility's conditioned floor area, enabling meaningful benchmarking across similar building types.

3. Which metric is most appropriate for benchmarking a facility's water efficiency against industry peers?
✓ Water Use Intensity (WUI) in gallons per square foot

Water Use Intensity normalizes consumption by floor area, enabling fair comparison across facilities of different sizes.

4. What is the goal of sustainable maintenance planning?
✓ Minimize resource consumption over time

The goal of sustainable maintenance planning is to minimize resource consumption over the entire lifecycle of a facility and its assets. This involves strategies like preventive maintenance, efficient use of materials, waste reduction, and optimizing energy and water use during maintenance activities. By adopting these practices, facilities can reduce their environmental footprint and operational costs.

5. How frequently should ongoing assessments be conducted in Certified Sustainability Facility Professional practice?
✓ At regular intervals and as conditions change

Ongoing assessments should follow established protocols and also respond to changing conditions.

6. A facility reduces its absolute GHG emissions by 10% but increases production by 30%. What happened to its GHG intensity?
✓ Intensity increased

Intensity is emissions divided by output; a 10% emission reduction while production grows 30% results in higher emissions per unit of output.

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  1. ifma.org — Eligibility, exam format, passing score, score release, score validity, test delivery, test dates · verified Oct 2026