Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How many preconditions does SOUND have? AND what are they?
Bonus: How many optimizations does SOUND have? - CORRECT ANSWER S01 -
Sound Mapping
Bonus: 5 optimizations
What are the 2 parts to X03: CCA & Lead Management? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Manage Exterior CCA Hazards
2. Manage Lead Hazards
What are the 3 parts to X02: Interior Hazardous Materials Management? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Manage Asbestos Hazards
2. Manage Lead Paint Hazards
3. Manage Polychlorinated Biphenyl Hazards (PCS's)
How many preconditions does THERMAL COMFORT have? AND what are they?
Bonus: How many optimizations does THERMAL COMFORT have? - CORRECT
ANSWER T01 - Thermal Performance
Bonus: 6 optimizations
T02: Verified Thermal Comfort aims at ensuring ____% of building users find their environment
as thermally acceptable. - CORRECT ANSWER 80% (or more)
,How many times AND during which months is the survey for thermal comfort administered? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Twice a year
- June, July, August
OR
- December, January, February
Sound in enclosed spaces (HVAC/Appliances/People) have shown to hinder what?... -
CORRECT ANSWER - Productivity
- Focus
- Memory Retention
- Mental Arithmetic in: Grade-school Children, University Students, and Workspace Occupants
Exposure to exterior noise sources (traffic/transportation) have been linked to which type of
health affects? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sleep disturbance
- Hypertension
- Reduction in mental arithmetic in children
- Risks for heart attack
What are the 4 zones in sound mapping? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Loud: For loud
equipment or activity (mech., kitchens, fitness)
2. Quiet: For areas of concentration, wellness, studying
3. Mixed: Learning & collaboration
4. Circulation: Hallways, corridors, egress, stairs, lobbies. (occupiable, unoccupied spaces)
What are the 2 parts to S01: Sound Mapping? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Label Acoustic
Zones - Loud, Quiet, Mixed, & Circulation
2. Provide acoustical design plan
What are the legacy chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lead
, - Asbestos
- Mercury
- Chromated Copper Arsenate (COA)
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
What are the 2 strategies for selecting building materials and products? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Increased Literacy: ingredient disclosure
2. Promote assessment & optimization of product composition
What type of materials emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Insulation
- Paint
- Coatings
- Adhesives
- Furniture & Furnishings
- Composite Wood
- Flooring Materials
What are symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Cough
- Sneezing
- Shortness of breath
- Eye, skin, & nose irritation
What is the second leading cause of lung cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER Radon Exposure