Question 1

Which of the following is a readily achievable priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  a station in a kitchen designed for a person in a wheelchair 
B)  a public restroom facility 
C)  a work area for a disabled employee 
D)  access to a company's employee cafeteria 
A)  a station in a kitchen designed for a person in a wheelchair 
B)  a public restroom facility 
C)  a work area for a disabled employee 
D)  access to a company's employee cafeteria B

Question 2

Product certification involves a three step process:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspecting, training, monitoring. 
B)  testing, validating, auditing. 
C)  testing, adjusting, balancing. 
D)  testing, adjusting, monitoring. 
A)  inspecting, training, monitoring. 
B)  testing, validating, auditing. 
C)  testing, adjusting, balancing. 
D)  testing, adjusting, monitoring. B

Question 3

Misleading consumers regarding environmental practices is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  selling the sizzle. 
B)  green to gold. 
C)  greenwashing. 
D)  marketing myopia. 
A)  selling the sizzle. 
B)  green to gold. 
C)  greenwashing. 
D)  marketing myopia. C

Question 4

Carbon footprint is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of carbon contained in the human body. 
B)  ratio of carbon dioxide being absorbed versus the amount being released by companies. 
C)  amount of carbon monoxide released from the burning of fossil fuels. 
D)  amount of carbon dioxide released by the activities of individuals and organizations. 
A)  amount of carbon contained in the human body. 
B)  ratio of carbon dioxide being absorbed versus the amount being released by companies. 
C)  amount of carbon monoxide released from the burning of fossil fuels. 
D)  amount of carbon dioxide released by the activities of individuals and organizations.

Question 5

Sustainability is a zero-sum game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The triple bottom line includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  community, the indoor environment, the outdoor environment. 
B)  people, profit, planet. 
C)  public relations, community relations, government relations. 
D)  plants, animals, environment. 
A)  community, the indoor environment, the outdoor environment. 
B)  people, profit, planet. 
C)  public relations, community relations, government relations. 
D)  plants, animals, environment.

Question 7

There is but one type of disabled guest room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The World Commission on the Environment and Development defined sustainable development as:

Accepted Answer

A)  halting development until the nations of the world can agree on what is best for earth. 
B)  meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 
C)  sacrificing the needs of the current generation to ensure the prosperity of future generations. 
D)  protecting the planet from the activities of man. 
A)  halting development until the nations of the world can agree on what is best for earth. 
B)  meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 
C)  sacrificing the needs of the current generation to ensure the prosperity of future generations. 
D)  protecting the planet from the activities of man.

Question 9

Which of the following is a certification program for an entire building?

Accepted Answer

A)  Energy Star 
B)  Design for the Environment (Df
E)  
C)  LEED 
D)  ISO 
A)  Energy Star 
B)  Design for the Environment (Df
E)  
C)  LEED 
D)  ISO

Question 10

The Kyoto Protocol was ratified by the U.S. government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Evac+Chair is an ADA requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following does not influence global climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  the earth's orbit 
B)  the change in the orientation of the Earth's rotational axis 
C)  the axial tilt of the earth 
D)  All of the responses can influence global climate change. 
A)  the earth's orbit 
B)  the change in the orientation of the Earth's rotational axis 
C)  the axial tilt of the earth 
D)  All of the responses can influence global climate change.

Question 13

Which of the following is a government program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green Seal 
B)  LEED 
C)  Energy Star 
D)  SCS 
A)  Green Seal 
B)  LEED 
C)  Energy Star 
D)  SCS

Question 14

Design for the Environment is a U.S. Green Building Council program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following does not certify hotels or products?

Accepted Answer

A)  EcoLogo 
B)  ISO 
C)  Green Seal 
D)  SCS 
A)  EcoLogo 
B)  ISO 
C)  Green Seal 
D)  SCS

Which of the following is a readily achievable priority?

Product certification involves a three step process:

Misleading consumers regarding environmental practices is called:

Carbon footprint is the:

Sustainability is a zero-sum game.

The triple bottom line includes:

There is but one type of disabled guest room.

The World Commission on the Environment and Development defined sustainable development as:

Which of the following is a certification program for an entire building?

The Kyoto Protocol was ratified by the U.S. government.

The Evac+Chair is an ADA requirement.

Which of the following does not influence global climate change?

Which of the following is a government program?

Design for the Environment is a U.S. Green Building Council program.

Which of the following does not certify hotels or products?

The Study of Facilities Mangement

The Engineering Department

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Water Systems

Electrical Systems

Heating Systems

Cooling Systems

Ventilation Systems

Life Safety and Security

Vertical Transportation

Food Service and Laundry Systems

The Building Envelope and Exterior Elements

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Exam 3: Issues and Trends

Which of the following is a readily achievable priority?

Product certification involves a three step process:

Misleading consumers regarding environmental practices is called:

Carbon footprint is the:

Sustainability is a zero-sum game.

The triple bottom line includes:

There is but one type of disabled guest room.

The World Commission on the Environment and Development defined sustainable development as:

Which of the following is a certification program for an entire building?

The Kyoto Protocol was ratified by the U.S. government.

The Evac+Chair is an ADA requirement.

Which of the following does not influence global climate change?

Which of the following is a government program?

Design for the Environment is a U.S. Green Building Council program.

Which of the following does not certify hotels or products?

The Study of Facilities Mangement

The Engineering Department

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Water Systems

Electrical Systems

Heating Systems

Cooling Systems

Ventilation Systems

Life Safety and Security

Vertical Transportation

Food Service and Laundry Systems

The Building Envelope and Exterior Elements

Filters