Sustainability (5) Flashcards

1
Q

The commissioning agent is NOT responsible for design _________

A

design:
* concept
* criteria
* compliance
* codes

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2
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A Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) is whole building analysis that can reduce energy costs by ________

A

by 40% or higher while producing more energy

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3
Q

Climate adaptation strategies would NOT include:

A

provide no redundancy

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4
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Which item below would be submitted by the contractor as part of a realistic work plan and Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule?

A

A schedule that includes activities related to sustainability

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5
Q

The contracting method that allows clients to use future energy cost savings to pay for new energy-efficient equipment and services is:

A

Energy Performance Contracting

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6
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The Sustainability plan should be as concise as possible and identify all but which of the following:

A

project financial goals, objectives, and requirements

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7
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The five best practices of the Construction Management Plan (CMP) does not include:

A

minimize total energy use and the use of renewable energy

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8
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Improving energy efficiency is one of the most constructive and cost-effective ways to address the challenges of energy __________________:

A

energy security and independence

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9
Q

The risk to value engineering (VE) in regard to sustainability arises when:

A

when time is allotted in the schedule to study the sustainable approach in terms of good value of costs and effectiveness while meeting sustainability goals

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10
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What does an owner adopt on a project during the operation stage of the facility lifecycle that accomplishes commissioning process activities without being sufficiently different from the commissioning process so as to be considered a separate process?

A

Retro-commissioning

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11
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Climate adaptation strategies COULD include

A

relocation, abandonment, divesture

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12
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The commissioning agent IS responsible for determining whether systems are ___________ as designed.

A

functioning

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13
Q

The five best practices of the Construction Management Plan (CMP) include:

Minimizing:
* Air pollutants& greenhouse gas
* Water use
* Total energy use

Protect Land
Recycle waste

A
  1. Minimize air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions
  2. Minimize water use and the impact to water resources
  3. Protect land and ecosystems
  4. Reduce, reuse, and recycle material and waste
  5. Minimize Total Energy Use and Maximizes Use of Renewable Energy
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14
Q

What are TWO benefits of using a third-party rating system?

  • Provides sustainability _________
  • Ensures results align with _________
A
  • Provides a framework for thinking about sustainability
  • Helps ensure results align with initial intention
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15
Q

What are characteristics of the integrative design process?

  • all the stalker holders talking _____
  • making decisions ______
  • fewer _____
  • helps identify _____
  • improves long-term ______
  • saves _____ costs
A
  • Gets all stakeholders to the table and talking earlier in the project
  • Earlier decision making; fewer changes during CD’s and beyond
  • Helps identify and vet tradeoffs that improve long-term performance and save upfront cost
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16
Q

Which is a necessary cost management approach when budgeting for sustainability features?

A

Lifecycle assessment

17
Q

Sustainability is a project goal.

A
18
Q

The Sustainability Plan is part of the Project Management Plan.

A
19
Q

Acceptance testing is NOT the same thing as commissioning.

A
19
Q

The Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (CAPP) Plan is more than just an erosion and sedimentation plan because it is a plan to:

A

assure safe, clean, and productive housekeeping practices throughout the project site.

20
Q

Required by LEED, three key construction phase plans that will help the project team achieve sustainability goals are:

A

Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP)
and
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (CAPP)
and
Construction Indoor Air Quality (CIAQ)

21
Q

Commissioning is related to ________ management.

A

quality management in the design phase.

22
Q

Commissioning aligns design intent with __________.

A

equipment performance

23
Q

Commissioning monitors construction _________

A

Quality

24
Q

The commissioning agent IS responsible for observing and ___________.

A

Documenting equipment performance

25
Q

The commissioning agent IS responsible for developing and executing the __________ plan

A

Commissioning plan

26
Q

What whole building analysis and construction/renovation helps reduce energy costs by 40% or higher while producing more energy?

A

Deep Energy Retrofit (DER)

27
Q

One way to address the challenges of energy security and independence is to __________

A

Improving energy efficiency

28
Q

Relocation, abandonment and divesture are examples of:

A

Climate change adaptations