ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
protocol - CORRECT ANSWER - A set of codes, message structures, signals, and
procedures implemented in hardware and software that permits the exchange of information
between nodes.
interoperability - CORRECT ANSWER - The capability of network devices from different
manufacturers and systems to interact using a common communication network and language
framework
gateway network architecture - CORRECT ANSWER - A network configuration where a
gateway is used to integrate separate control systems based on different protocols
flat network architecture - CORRECT ANSWER - A network configuration where control
devices are arranged in a peer-to-peer way.
proprietary protocol - CORRECT ANSWER - A communications and network protocol
that is developed and used by only one device manufacturer.
open protocol - CORRECT ANSWER - A standardized communications and network
protocol that is published for use by any device manufacturer.
gateway - CORRECT ANSWER - A network device that translates transmitted information
between different protocols.
control point - CORRECT ANSWER - A variable in a control system.
low-limit control - CORRECT ANSWER - A control strategy that makes system
adjustments necessary to maintain a control point above a certain value.
, high-priority load - CORRECT ANSWER - A load that is important to the operation of a
building and is shed last when demand goes up.
transient holiday - CORRECT ANSWER - A holiday that changes its date each year.
holiday and vacation scheduling - CORRECT ANSWER - The programming of time-
based control functions during holidays and vacations.
Offset - CORRECT ANSWER - The difference between the value of a control point and its
corresponding setpoint.
data trending - CORRECT ANSWER - The recording of past building equipment
operating information.
daily multiple time period scheduling - CORRECT ANSWER - The programming of time-
based control functions for atypical periods of building occupancy.
control logic - CORRECT ANSWER - The portion of controller software that produces the
necessary outputs based on the inputs.
seven-day scheduling - CORRECT ANSWER - The programming of time-based control
functions that are unique for each day of the week.
proportional control algorithm - CORRECT ANSWER - A control algorithm in which the
output is in direct response to the amount of offset in the system.
control strategy - CORRECT ANSWER - A method for optimizing the control of building
system equipment.