Quiz: Building Re-tuning

Quiz icon This quiz refers to the Building Retuning overview in Building Re-Tuning™ Training: Providing Energy Saving Solutions through Interactive e-Learning from the winter/spring 2017 issue of the BOC Bulletin and the online building re-tuning training lessons it references. By this time you have reviewed the five lessons we selected from the Building Re-tuning online training to serve as the basis for the tech quiz for this issue. Taking and successfully passing this quiz can earn you one maintenance points toward renewal of your BOC credential.

Lesson 1
In LESSON 1, What is Building Retuning, you learned about the retuning process and principles. Answer these questions about Lesson 1.
1) Which two building systems account for almost half of the total energy consumed in a building?*
- A. Plumbing and Lighting
- B. HVAC and Water Heating
- C. Lighting and heating or cooling
- D. A & B
2) Building retuning is a process that building operators can use to identify operational problems that may be causing occupant complaints and high energy bills in their buildings. It is recommended that retuning be done at least:*
- A. monthly
- B. quarterly
- C. every 6 months
- D. once a year
3) Which of the following are among the key retuning principles described in Lesson 1? (check all that apply)*
- A. Collect data and meet with occupants
- B. Do a building walk-through
- C. Turn it off and turn it down
- D. Tune it up by adjusting systems properly
Lesson 2
In LESSON 2, Real Life Example, you read about a 20K square foot building where the building operating engineers complained it consumed too much energy and the occupants were uncomfortable with room temperatures. A team of specialists came in to investigate.
1) Name the problems the team found (check all that apply):*
- A. Rooftop units with loose panels and bent doors
- B. Water leaks in restrooms
- C. Dirty coils and dirty filters
- D. Roof vents unused
2) What did they do inside the building to address these findings? (check all that apply)*
- A. Fixed water leaks
- B. Installed occupancy sensors in hallways and bathrooms
- C. Replaced motors
- D. Turned HVAC systems down earlier in the evening and on later in the morning based on when people actually arrived
3) What were the results of the building tune up?*
- A. Earned LEED certification
- B. 15-20% energy cost savings and 50% reduction in tenant complaints
- C. Received an Energy Star award
- D. Reduced maintenance time for HVAC equipment
Lesson 3
In LESSON 3, Getting Started with Building Inspections, you learned about useful tools for a building inspection.
1) Name three tools that are good to have on a building inspection.*
- A. Light meter, data logger, sling psychrometer
- B. Data logger, infra-red thermometer, flow detector
- C. Thermal imaging camera, tape measure and light meter
- D. Infra-red thermometer, light meter, thermal imaging camera
2) An infra-red thermometer allows you to measure temperatures at very specific points around the building. What points are particularly helpful to measure (check all that apply):*
- A. Window and wall surfaces
- B. Air coming out of ceiling vents
- C. Exterior lighting
- D. Desk surfaces in an office
Lesson 4
In LESSON 4, Building Inspection Tutorial, you practiced doing a building inspection using the tutorial. Please answer the two questions below.
1) How many energy-related building issues were you asked to log in the Log Book?*
- A. 3
- B. 8
- C. 11
- D. 17
2) During the tutorial, you used a light meter to measure light levels in the Foyer of the building. Was the Foyer:*
- A. Overlit
- B. Underlit
- C. Lit to the appropriate level
- D. Without footcandles
3) What document did you use in the tutorial to reference appropriate light levels for the space types in the building?*
- A. ASHRAE 90.1
- B. LEED v4 Rating System
- C. GSA Levels of Luminance
- D. BOMA's Desk Reference
Lesson 5
In LESSON 5, Building Inspection for an Older Building, you were to inspect an older office building of 16K square feet in Minnesota. The outdoor temp on inspection day was 40 F and the building had 37 energy-related building issues. Based on your inspection of the roof and perimeter office, answer the two questions below.
1) Name two problems you found during the roof inspection (check all that apply):*
- A. Clogged drain
- B. Excessive dirt build up or debris
- C. Wrong roof color for climate
- D. Ice build up/pooled water
2) Name two problems you found during the perimeter office inspections (check all that apply):*
- A. The wall thermostat is manual, not programmable.
- B. The occupant complained about it being too hot.
- C. T-12 lamps are used.
- D. The light level is not appropriate for an office.
Bonus Questions
BONUS Question 1: What topics are you interested in reading about in future issues of the BOC Bulletin? Check your top 3 picks.
- Practical alternative energy sources
- Projects BOC graduates are doing in their buildings
- Technical updates in lighting
- Technical updates in HVAC systems
- Technical updates in building controls
- Technical updates for water conservation
- Industry trends in facilities management
BONUS Question 2: What do you consider to be the most helpful resources for information about building operation and maintenance technologies and practices? (e.g., websites, magazines, associations, vendors, etc.) List your two favorite resources.
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QUIZ: Building Re-tuning

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Bonus Questions

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