Chapter 15 question set (building automation
control systems) UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
An electric motor takes electrical energy and converts it into rotating mechanical energy. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Building automation uses sensors to measure variables, like the temperature and humidity in a
building, and provide the measured values as inputs to a _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER -
Controller
After the controller makes decisions on how to optimize the system, _____ signals are then sent
to equipment to change some aspect of the building system, bringing it closer to the desired
conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER - Output
The most significant benefit of a building automation system is probably... - CORRECT
ANSWER - energy efficiency
In which of the following ways does an automation system provide convenience to occupants? -
CORRECT ANSWER - minimizes human intervention
reduces workload of maintenance personnel
reduces workload for security personnel
monitors the building for problems
turns lights on when motion is sensed in a room
unlocks doors for approved people in secure areas
A pneumatic control system uses which of the following to power actuators and send control
information? - CORRECT ANSWER - air
control systems) UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
An electric motor takes electrical energy and converts it into rotating mechanical energy. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Building automation uses sensors to measure variables, like the temperature and humidity in a
building, and provide the measured values as inputs to a _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER -
Controller
After the controller makes decisions on how to optimize the system, _____ signals are then sent
to equipment to change some aspect of the building system, bringing it closer to the desired
conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER - Output
The most significant benefit of a building automation system is probably... - CORRECT
ANSWER - energy efficiency
In which of the following ways does an automation system provide convenience to occupants? -
CORRECT ANSWER - minimizes human intervention
reduces workload of maintenance personnel
reduces workload for security personnel
monitors the building for problems
turns lights on when motion is sensed in a room
unlocks doors for approved people in secure areas
A pneumatic control system uses which of the following to power actuators and send control
information? - CORRECT ANSWER - air
