CEO

Question 1

. Establishes the procurement process by which architects and engineers are selected for design contracts with federal design and construction agencies

Answer 1

THE BROOKS ACT

Question 2

What does CBD stand for?

Answer 2

COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY

Question 3

These pages contain relevant survey and map information. It is normally the owner’s responsibility to provide the design professional with accurate information related to the real
estate being developed.

Answer 3

SURVEY/MAPPING

Question 4

It translates the flow of resources and waste into overall environmental impact.

Answer 4

LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT

Question 5

Evaluation of whether a material is derived from renewable or finite resources. Sustainable materials often prioritize renewable resources to reduce the strain on the environment.

Answer 5

RESOURCE DEPLETION

Question 6

The time period from the date the building becomes operational to the end of the study.

Answer 6

SERVICE PERIOD

Question 7

A distinctly different and viable solution.

Answer 7

ALTERNATIVE

Question 8

Refers to the application of methods and techniques that bring together various disciplines and perspectives to address complex engineering problems.

Answer 8

INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

Question 9

Ensuring a sustainable supply chain for materials and resources can be challenging.

Answer 9

SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES

Question 10

Showcase how innovative materials are being used in architecture, such as self-shading facades, dynamic building envelopes, or materials that generate

Answer 10

ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS

Question 11

________________ occur during the base year and don’t need present value calculation since their value is the same as their actual cost.

Answer 11

INITIAL EXPENSES

Question 12

Incorporating passive design strategies to optimize natural
lighting, ventilation, and thermal comfort, reducing the need for
artificial heating and ~cooling.

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

_________ Residual Value indicates that there is still value associated with the asset or facility at the end of the analysis or
study period.

Answer 13

POSITIVE

Question 14

___________ Residual Value costs associated with assets such as
maintenance, repair, or disposal expenses exceed the remaining
value of the asset itself.

Answer 14

NEGATIVE

Question 15

Positive net present value indicates that the project is financially viable and generates a positive return on investment.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

the process of converting materials into new products,
reducing the need for virgin raw materials.

Answer 16

RECYCLING

Question 17

Construction costs can represent 5 to 15 percent of a facility’s
lifecycle cost; design costs are typically less than 2 percent.

Answer 17

1

Question 18

are costs that do not occur every year over the
span of the study period

Answer 18

ONE-TIME COST

Question 19

Durable systems and finishes with long lifecycles that maximize maintenance and replacement. ventilation

Answer 19

MINIMIZE

Question 20

HVAC stands for Heating, venting, and air conditioning.

Answer 20

VENTILATION

Question 21

___________ boards are not limited in the number of firms that they can select for these “interviews” it is left to the discretion of each board

Answer 21

Evaluation

Question 22

Changes resulting primarily from widespread computer use, as well as developments in ______________ technology, have resulted in a dramatic increase in the attention given to
systems.

Answer 22

Telecommunication

Question 23

_________ leadership provides broad guidance to the team members

Answer 23

Delegative

Question 24

One of the main limitations of LCCA is the ___________ of future costs.

Answer 24

uncertainty

Question 25

___________ means giving new life to existing products or materials by finding alternative uses for them.

Answer 25

Repurpose

Question 26

EPR stands for Extended Producer ___________

Answer 26

Responsibility

Question 27

Integrative approaches also emphasize the integration of cutting-edge ______________ and innovative solutions into civil engineering projects, promoting efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Answer 27

Technologies

Question 28

The ___________ rate should reflect the expected rate of return on the asset, but it is difficult to accurately predict this rate

Answer 28

Discount

Question 29

__________ refers to period over which the costs and benefits will be incurred or realized.

Answer 29

Timing

Question 30

__________ costs that occur every year over the span of the study period.

Answer 30

Recurring