ACG CxA Exam Practice Questions and Correct Answers

ACG CxA Exam Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
While exact dates of deferred testing are hard to schedule early in the construction
phase, how can the CxP keep participants informed?
Correct Answer
By producing tentative schedules



Question 2
For specific owners, building, States, or Regions what may influence specific
commissioning activities?
Correct Answer
1. Prevailing laws,
2. codes,
3. standards,
4. regulations,
5. sustainability rating systems, and
6. owner preferences.



Question 3
In order to be truly done with the Systems Manual, what must happen?
Correct Answer
The Owner must approve the final Systems Manual for use in building O&M.



Question 4
What is the outcome of the Cx design review?
Correct Answer
The design team accepts or rejects the CxP's feedback.




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,Question 5
Where should the Owner/CxP incorporate the skill set of the O&M staff?
Correct Answer
In the OPR/CFR.



Question 6
What is the CxP's objective of reviewing construction submittals?
Correct Answer
1. To assess compliance with the OPR/CFR and
2. consider testing procedures and future use by O&M.



Question 7
During which phase of a project do Value Engineering (VE) activities typically take
place?
Correct Answer
Design Phase.



Question 8
Per ACG Systems Manul, what sub sections fall under section 6. Building Systems
Operation Information (organized by system, not construction division)?
Correct Answer
1. System operating or one-line schematics.
2. Sequences of operation (SOOs).
3. Operating setpoints.
4. Emergency operating procedures.
5. Maintenance schedules and records.
6. Operations log and dynamic record of modifications.
7. Functional performance testing (FPT) procedures.
8. Integrated systems testing (IST) procedures.
9. Measurement and verification (M&V) plan and data.




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,Question 9
For an observation or test to pass, what must the system demonstrate?
Correct Answer
That the systems comply with the OPR or CFR.



Question 10
What meetings are typically provided by the CxP as part of the Cx process?
Correct Answer
Cx Kick-off and Scoping Meetings



Question 11
As part of OPR development, the following topics are included in this section, Section
H:
1. Individual building systems
2. Individual facility spaces
3. O&M program
4. O&M staff training
5. Building systems commissioning
Correct Answer
Performance Criteria



Question 12
At a minimum, what should a meeting attendance sheet include?
Correct Answer
Basic contact info including:
1. Name
2. Title
3. Company or organization
4. Email address
5. Phone number




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, Question 13
What does an effective TCO analysis equate to for the Owner?
Correct Answer
Can lead to:
Design decisions that optimize asset utilization,
lengthen the facility's usable life, and
reduce long-term O&M expenses



Question 14
What three building aspects help determine the Cx scope?
Correct Answer
1. Building Size
2. Building Type
3. Building Function



Question 15
What Cx document summarizes previous Cx activates and also helps drive future Cx
activities?
Correct Answer
Cx Progress Reports



Question 16
For new construction projects, which Owner group typically joints the Cx Team late in
the Construction Phase for initial training on the building systems?
Correct Answer
Operations and maintenance (O&M) staff.



Question 17
When should the end-of-warranty review meeting be held?
Correct Answer
9-10 months into the warranty phase and well in advance of demobilization.




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