SFP Managing Sustainable Facilities 5

Question 1

A facility manager is selecting products under a sustainable purchasing policy. Which ecolabel specifically certifies products with reduced environmental impact across their full lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

UL ECOLOGO

Answer

UL ECOLOGO certification evaluates products across multiple environmental criteria throughout their lifecycle, covering categories from cleaning products to building materials.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a building's 'preventive maintenance' program in the context of sustainability?

Accepted Answer

To extend equipment life, maintain efficiency, and prevent costly reactive repairs

Answer

Preventive maintenance sustains equipment efficiency, extends useful life, and reduces energy waste from degraded system performance.

Question 3

A facility manager is implementing a comprehensive recycling program and encounters fluorescent lamps. How must spent fluorescent lamps be handled under EPA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Managed as universal waste under EPA's Universal Waste Rule

Answer

Spent fluorescent lamps containing mercury are managed under EPA's Universal Waste Rule, which simplifies compliance compared to full hazardous waste regulations.

Question 4

Which metric best measures the carbon efficiency of a building's energy supply?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Use Intensity (CUI) or carbon emissions per square foot

Answer

Carbon Use Intensity (CUI), expressed as carbon emissions per square foot, measures how much GHG is generated relative to the building's size.

Question 5

A facility manager wants to reduce potable water use for irrigation. Which source is most suitable for non-potable irrigation under most US jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

Collected rainwater and condensate from HVAC cooling coils

Answer

Collected rainwater and HVAC condensate are widely accepted non-potable water sources for irrigation under US building codes and green rating systems.

(SFP) Certified Sustainability Facility Professional Practice Test

(SFP) Certified Sustainability Facility Professional Practice Test

SFP Managing Sustainable Facilities 5