Indoor Air Quality

Question 1

What does IAQ stand for?

Answer 1

Indoor Air Quality

Question 2

_____ is the most prevelant and damaging BRI

Answer 2

Mold

Question 3

Indoor air is __-__ times more contaminated than outside air

Answer 3

2-10

Question 4

How much time do americans spend indoor?

Answer 4

90%

Question 5

___% of all workers report building related illnesses

Answer 5

20%

Question 6

___ of the US National Health Care Expenditure is Spent on Affects of indoor air pollution

Answer 6

1/3

Question 7

How many synthetic chemicals are in use today?

Answer 7

80,000

Question 8

do we want air tight energy efficent buildings?

Answer 8

NO

Question 9

Poor indoor air quality = ?

Answer 9

Sick building syndrome (SBS)

Question 10

what does SBS stand for?

Answer 10

Sick Building Syndrome

Question 11

Waht does BRI stand for?

Answer 11

Building Related Illness

Question 12

what does MCS stand for?

Answer 12

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Question 13

____ measures symptoms of unknown origin similar to mild allergic reactions

Answer 13

SBS

Question 14

____ measures symptoms from allergic reactions to pneumonia caused by known building related function

Answer 14

BRI

Question 15

IAQ can be compromised under what 4 conditions?

Answer 15

1. Inadequate Ventilation
2. Airborne Chemicals
3. Outdoor Pollutants
4. Mold/Mildew or other microorganisms

Question 16

What disease first raised the issue of IAQ in 1976?

Answer 16

Legionaires Disease

Question 17

What are bioaerosols

Answer 17

Mold Spores

Question 18

These are all ____ ______
1. Dust & Pollen- Dust Mite Excrement
2. Pet Dander
3. Insect and Rodent Excrement
4. Bacteria & Fungi
5. Mold & Mildew*

Answer 18

Biological Particulates

Question 19

What does RSP stand for?

Answer 19

Respirable Suspended Particles

Question 20

In order for particle to be breathable what is its diameter?

Answer 20

<10

Question 21

____ are known to affect respiration, cause asthma, aggravate cardio vascular diseare, impact the immune system and maybe a source of MCS

Answer 21

RSPs

Question 22

what does VOC stand for?

Answer 22

Volatile Organice Compounds

Question 23

_____ can be toxic and can induce host of health problems from
1. eye irritation
2. fatigue
3. Dizziness
4. Joint Problems

Answer 23

VOCs

Question 24

___ ____ is the process by which solid materials release chemical pollutants into the air

Answer 24

Off Gassing

Question 25

These are all examples of?
1. Formaldehyde is Used in 3,000 Different Products (Carpet Glue, Wall
coverings, Particle Boards)
2. Carbon Monoxide AKA The Invisible Killer Predominately Auto Exhaust. CO
Can Seep Into Buildings and Cause Numerous Illnesses.
3. Carbon Dioxide- What we exhale
4. Ozone is created by electronic equipment, high voltage equipment
5. Latex, Benzene, Chlordane
6. Tobacco Smoke/Nitrogen Oxide
7. Methane
8. Synthetic Materials

Answer 25

synthetic organic compounds

Question 26

Is Radon bad?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

What dies MERV stand for?

Answer 27

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

Question 28

What does MSDS stand for?

Answer 28

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 29

what does EPPs stand for?

Answer 29

Enviornmentally Preferable Products