QUIZ: Strategies for Indoor Environmental Quality Assurance

1) Which of the following is NOT true of using plants as a method of improving indoor air\environmental quality?*
- A. Plants are the safest way of improving IEQ/IAQ.
- B. Plants remove formaldehyde and other VOCs but the effect is miniscule.
- C. Plants have no impact whatsoever on air\environmental quality.
- D. Plants can create negative indoor air\environmental quality issues.
2) True or False: Filters can be used not only to improve the quality of incoming air, but also to clean up any existing negative conditions a building might have.*
- True
- False
3) What happens when an acoustic ceiling tiles (ACT) plenum is used for return air instead of dedicated ducts?*
- A. The result is just as effective in most situations.
- B. There is a build-up of particles, increasing the risk of particulates in the air.
- C. Dampness of return air creates mold and mildew build-up.
- D. The noise is disruptive to occupants.
4) Using in-house staff to assess a building’s IEQ/IAQ*
- A. makes no sense because an outside expert would be more objective.
- B. improves communication with building occupants and so has long-term benefits.
- C. makes no sense because staff would not know the right questions to ask.
- D. is too difficult an undertaking.
5) What do you need to consider when looking at ACTs as an option for your facility’s ceiling?*
- A. What is contained in the space above the tiles?
- B. How often will removal be required?
- C. How much of a consideration are room acoustics?
- D. all of the above
6) What is a good and relatively inexpensive option for a room air cleaner if a building has no HVAC system?*
- A. an ionizer
- B. a HEPA filter
- C. an ozone purifier
- D. an oscillator
7) Building indoor air/environmental quality should be checked*
- A. monthly.
- B. quarterly.
- C. as determined by building use.
- D. when there is an occupant complaint.
8) MERV (Minimum Efficiency Removal Values) guidelines are a resource for determining the level of filtration needed for your building’s environment. In general, buildings use filters with MERV ratings of*
- A. 1-5
- B. 6-11
- C. 12-16
- D. 17-20
9) For VOC and particulate testing,*
- A. building-to-building testing is the most practical method.
- B. the best place to test is the building’s crawlspace.
- C. most buildings can be tested visually.
- D. if there are no occupant complaints, there is likely no problem.
10) True or false: in new building and renovations, flush-out strategies are an appropriate means of dealing with VOC out-gassing.*
- True
- False
11) BONUS Question: 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
12) BONUS Question: 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: Strategies for Indoor Environmental Quality Assurance

QUIZ: Strategies for Indoor Environmental Quality Assurance

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