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Building Operations Part 2 Study Guide Flashcards

1
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Stacy is aware that an electric current results when a force is applied to an atom that is strong enough to make a(n) _______________ flow between atoms.

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electron

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As she evaluates existing lighting use in her building, Dorothy uses the _______________, which expresses useful work since it is the product of energy and time.

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kilowatt-hour

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Richard correctly understands that his office complex must contain a _______________ for the copy machine, or he will run the risk of tripping the circuit breaker or otherwise disturb the proper function of the circuit.

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dedicated branch circuit

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In order to ensure his building’s critical equipment is protected, Tyrone will want to install:

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uninterruptible power supply systems.

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Victor knows that in addition to an increased people load and greater use of desktop computers, one of the leading causes of the growth of electrical loads on buildings in recent years has been an increase in _______________.

A

HVAC equipment loads

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Jill has determined that the building’s power factor is less than one. This means that:

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part of the electrical current is performing no useful work.

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Raphael is using a device to detect and record the overheating and thermal agitation on his facility’s electrical equipment and connections. This way of surveying electric switchgear is known as _______________.

A

infrared thermography

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Mark is an experienced property manager. He knows that he must be concerned with the effect of the building’s lighting on employee productivity:

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whether the space is leased or owner-occupied.

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Management is interested in cutting energy costs. The HVAC system runs constantly to rid the facility of excess heat. The property manager can properly inform them that the single largest source of internal heat in the typical building is _______________.

A

lighting

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10
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A _______________ is a milk-white glass or plastic panel that serves as a shield for a lamp.

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diffuser

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11
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In deciding which fluorescent lamps for the commercial establishment should be used, Oscar understands that the 2 ft. x 4 ft. _______________ is an industry standard for office lighting.

A

recessed troffer

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If the property manager wants to group relamp at the most economical period, it should take place at approximately _______________ of the rated life of the lamps.

A

70% to 80%

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Gerald has been measuring energy performance at specific times. This establishes a(n) _______________ which can then be used for benchmarking performance.

A

baseline

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Irene is committed to reducing heating, cooling, and electrical loads in her building. To help achieve this goal, Irene is most likely to employ an education outreach program for tenants to aid in:

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improving occupant behavior.

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As a property manager, Jake is interested in taking advantage of the utility company’s offer of alternative rates. The utility company does this to encourage the reduction in the consumption of and the demand for energy. Such a program is known as a _______________ program.

A

demand-side management

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16
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On the whole, for tenants, submetering is _______________ utility cost allocation.

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more costly than

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If Charley wanted to better understand the heaviest traffic flow for the elevators in his building, he would be most concerned with peak periods and may look at a chart indicating traffic flow in _______________ intervals.

A

5-minute

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18
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Paul knows that the freight elevator in his building can handle the load normally associated with motor vehicle loading, which makes it a class _______________ freight elevator.

A

B

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When evaluating potential elevator maintenance service providers, it is most important to consider the company’s technical expertise, the sufficiency and training of its workforce, and:

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the level of support the company provides for its field personnel.

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Larry has a signed, full maintenance contract for the building’s elevators. Now he is filing an accident claim. Who is primarily responsible for handling the claim?

A

the elevator maintenance company

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21
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While operating efficiently, the property manager has older elevators that cannot be competitive with newer elevators installed nearby. This property manager will be most concerned with completing a(n) _______________ modernization.

A

performance

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22
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The elevator car unexpectedly stopped between floors. The car passengers should be told to:

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remain calm as there is plenty of air in the car.

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23
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Which of the following is a cleaning crew most likely to find in a building’s satellite facilities?

A

vacuum cleaners

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Rachel has a cleaning contract in which the contractor is not required to provide a stated number of hours and is usually not required to have on hand a stated quantity or type of equipment. This describes a(n) _______________ contract.

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fixed-rate

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25
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The facility’s permanent window cleaning installation must be maintained in safe working order. This responsibility falls primarily on the _______________.

A

owner

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26
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Ronald has decided upon corten steel as the architectural metal to be used in the new building because it is:

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virtually free of the need for costly painting for protection.

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27
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The owner of a new building being constructed wants to use architectural-grade metal for the building’s ornamentation. He could select from any of the following except:

A

aluminum.
bronze.
except copper. XXX
Monel metal.

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28
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Which of the following is not one of the functional uses of plants?

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raising the property value

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29
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Sam is following the design progress of a new parking facility to be attached to the building he manages. He is most interested in installing plumbing because of the need for _______________.

A

proper drainage aided by a sump pump

30
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The method of revenue control Guy uses involves a parking attendant issuing tickets. This method of revenue control is _______________ parking.

A

manual

31
Q

Jim manages an urban property. Of the following, which type of pest is most likely to be a problem?

A

pigeons

32
Q

Ella has to be careful as bird control, other than exclusion, in most areas of the United States is restricted to all of the following birds except:

A

except crows.
pigeons.
starlings.
sparrows.

33
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Hal is considering setting up an integrated pest management program (IPM). He is likely to select IPM because:

A

he is looking to reduce emergency expenditures.

34
Q

The degree of implementation of cultural, mechanical, and structural recommendations as directed by the _______________ is critical for the success of IPM.

A

the property manager

35
Q

While provincial regulations and the 1971 Clean Air Act of Canada specify requirements for biomedical waste processing and disposal in Canada, in the United States, the federal organization that regulates medical wastes is _______________.

A

OSHA

36
Q

If Cheryl is to store wastes on her facility’s property, she has a choice of all of the following containers except _______________ containers.

A

roll-on

37
Q

Brent has opted for open-top roll-off containers for his facility rather than front-load containers or closed compactors. This is because his facility regularly disposes of:

A

wooden pallets.

38
Q

The company president has discovered that his business organization is typical as their first step to waste recovery (recycling) begins with _______________.

A

separation

39
Q

In assessing potential physical barriers that might be employed at the facility he manages in an urban area, Bart determines he can most easily implement the use of structural barriers such as:

A

fences

40
Q

Gabriela, as property manager, has a key that opens every lock in a key system that involves two or more master keys. She has a _______________ key.

A

grand master

41
Q

In order to protect the premises, the facility manager installed security devices that detail the breaking of a beam of light by an intruder. These devices are:

A

photoelectric sensors.

42
Q

As he analyzes his staff budget for the coming year, Lex notes that using proprietary security personnel at a building generally results in security staff who:

A

are more familiar with the facility they protect.

43
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As property manager, Rachel is committed to developing an emergency/disaster plan for her building. This plan should do all of the following except:

A

provide safety and security for occupants.
except result in a salary increase for the management staff.
prevent or minimize damage to facilities.
safeguard against damage or loss of critical information.

44
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If Burton is to properly staff his incident response management team, who would be on it?

A

each business function or building tenant

45
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Alicia, as property manager, is developing an emergency response plan in conjunction with local law enforcement and the fire department. Which information would most likely not be vital to them?

A

the location of the safe

46
Q

Shannon works with her team to ensure that their post-incident action plan includes:

A

a process for distributing employee “return to work” notifications.

47
Q

In keeping with recommended procedure, Harold strongly suggests to senior management that they test their business recovery plan with a dry run every ________.

A

year

48
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Max understands that using walls, doors, and other physical barriers can control the movement of smoke. This is known as ________.

A

compartmentation

49
Q

Sarah knows that she must provide the proper fire extinguisher for class ________ fires in copier areas in her building.

A

A

50
Q

As property manager, Michaela knows that a heat detector is an example of a(n) ________ in her building’s fire alarm system.

A

initiating device

51
Q

Due to expense, _______ has limited use in commercial buildings and is generally restricted for use in high-speed elevators.

A

DC

52
Q

All of the following are caregories of electrical circuits except:

A

except dedicated feed circuts.
feeder circuits.
branch circuits.
dedicated branch circuits.

53
Q

You should analyze the history of local power outages and the inconvenience and cost sustained by a loss of power before accepting a ________ when other services are available.

A

single service

54
Q

New electrical installations must be inspected by a qualified agency and approved for _________ compliance before a utility company will initiate service.

A

code

55
Q

If you were to select an optimum conductor for the flow of electricity, she would select an electrical conductor that has less ________.

A

resistance

56
Q

The function of a transformer is to change the _________ of the electricity passing through it.

A

voltage.

57
Q

You are selecting electrical protection for building occupants where significant shock hazards could possibly occur. What is the safest selection?

A

a GFCI

58
Q

What are the characteristics of AC current?

A

Flows in on direction for a period of time, stops, then flows in an alternative direction. Most common current used in commercial buildings.

59
Q

Grounding can be accomplished by attaching a wire to the building’s steel frame.

A

True.

60
Q

Ohm’s Law describes the relationship among all of the following units of measure except:

A

voltage.
resistance.
current.
except power.

61
Q

As part of a building renovation and planning for the electrical distribution system, you should first determine the watts per square foot to estimate the:

A

building load.

62
Q

The primary benefits of regulations that govern the design and use of electrical systems and components is/are to:

A

protect the public, protect workers who operate and maintain those systems, protect equipment and building where systems are installed.

63
Q

What are characteristics of DC current?

A

High speed elevators use this current, a battery is an example of this current, flows in one direction in a continuous manner

64
Q

Measures the pressure of electric current in a circuit

A

volts

65
Q

Measures power from the electric circuit

A

watts

66
Q

Measures the resistance to the flow in a conductor

A

Ohms

67
Q

The flow of electric current

A

amperes

68
Q

The building extension is to serve as general office space. As such, it will require ________ power for its lighting and receptacles.

A

single-phase

69
Q

To ensure a circuit is de-engergized and to prevent any possibility of shock or electrocution, a procedure required by OSHA known as ________ should be performed.

A

lockout/tagout

70
Q

If you are to properly ground the electrical equipment, you cannot do this by attaching a grounding wire to

A

the buildings water tower located on the rooftop

71
Q

What uses three-phase AC current:

A

Air conditioning, pump motors, ventilation systems, heating

72
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A

Real Property Administrator (8 decks)

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