BAS TEST REVIEW QUIZZES & ANS RATED A+
List 3 ways that a building automation system can have a large impact on a building -
(answer)Convenience, improved control, energy efficiency
What is the most significant benefit of a building automation system - (answer)energy
efficiency
What are the primary targets for improving energy efficiency through automation -
(answer)HVAC systems and lighting
What was the first type of automation control system used to control the indoor
environment in a commercial building - (answer)Pneumatic control system
A DDC controller can only communicate with sensors or actuators to which it is -
(answer)Directly connected
What type of device measures the value of a variable and transmits a signal that conveys
the information - (answer)sensor
What device makes decisions to change an aspect of a system based on sensor
information and internal programming - (answer)controller
What type of device accepts a control signal and causes mechanical motion - (answer)An
actuator
List the 3 common types of control signals - (answer)Analog, digital and control signals
Name the 2 critical electrical loads which are required by governing entities to have
secondary power sources - (answer)Egress lighting and fire pumps
List 3 ways that a building automation system can have a large impact on a building -
(answer)Convenience, improved control, energy efficiency
What is the most significant benefit of a building automation system - (answer)energy
efficiency
What are the primary targets for improving energy efficiency through automation -
(answer)HVAC systems and lighting
What was the first type of automation control system used to control the indoor
environment in a commercial building - (answer)Pneumatic control system
A DDC controller can only communicate with sensors or actuators to which it is -
(answer)Directly connected
What type of device measures the value of a variable and transmits a signal that conveys
the information - (answer)sensor
What device makes decisions to change an aspect of a system based on sensor
information and internal programming - (answer)controller
What type of device accepts a control signal and causes mechanical motion - (answer)An
actuator
List the 3 common types of control signals - (answer)Analog, digital and control signals
Name the 2 critical electrical loads which are required by governing entities to have
secondary power sources - (answer)Egress lighting and fire pumps
