QUIZ: The Benefits of Night Walks

1) At a minimum, night walks should be performed*
- A. in summers and winters.
- B. yearly.
- C. quarterly.
- D. monthly.
2) For the majority of the year, most buildings are occupied*
- A. 5,000 – 6,200 hours.
- B. 2,560 – 3,760 hours.
- C. 6,200 – 7,400 hours.
- D. 3,760 – 4,960 hours.
3) Emergency Management Systems (EMS) can be inaccurate due to*
- A. multiple-user access.
- B. broken or mis-calibrated sensors.
- C. temporary system overrides that are not reversed.
- D. all of the above
4) The first step in a night walk is*
- A. to check bathrooms for leaks and water waste.
- B. to ensure that all non-essential computers are off.
- C. a review of the EMS schedule to confirm it is in accord with build occupancy.
- D. none of the above
5) Air movement can indicate building envelope leakage. This leakage could be caused by*
- A. over-active exhaust fans.
- B. leaking dampers.
- C. envelope panel joints.
- D. all of the above
6) True or false: HVAC fans will only turn when they are actually turned on.*
- True
- False
7) Visible condensation around refrigeration and HVAC systems would indicate*
- A. poor air flow.
- B. failed or missing pipe insulation.
- C. a faucet leak.
- D. A & B
8) Tenants often jerry-rig HVAC vents to suit their comfort needs. ENERGY STAR estimates the blocked vents can cause HVAC systems to use ___% more energy to distribute air.*
- A. 10%
- B. 20%
- C. 25%
- D. 40%
9) Static shock can indicate*
- A. low humidity and/or excessive ventilation rates
- B. high humidity and/or excessive ventilation rates.
- C. low humidity and/or low ventilation rates.
- D. nothing – it is unavoidable in the colder winter months.
10) Which of the following is true?*
- A. Brightly lit areas can indicate faulty light sensor, controls or switches.
- B. Moldy odors can indicate poor housekeeping, or can mean faulty ventilation.
- C. In mechanical support areas, excessive heat could mean that a motor has failed.
- D. all of the above
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: The Benefits of Night Walks

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