Building Control Systems Quiz Objective 4

What is a control system schedule?

• A schedule for building maintenance

• A list of building materials

• A detailed list specifying control system functions

• A schedule for building construction

Answer explanation

A control system schedule is a detailed list specifying control system functions, outlining the specific tasks and functions to be performed by the control system.

What is the process of confirming all the specifications of the control system schedule for a building?

• Building maintenance

• Building construction

• Building retro-commissioning

• Building commissioning

Answer explanation

Building commissioning involves confirming all the specifications of the control system schedule for a building.

What is the process of confirming that a building is functioning according to its original control system schedule after one or two years of operation?

• Building construction

• Retro-commissioning

• Building commissioning

• Building maintenance

Answer explanation

Retro-commissioning is the process of confirming that a building is functioning according to its original control system schedule after one or two years of operation.

Where can the pneumatic control system schedule be found on construction blueprints and drawings?

• As addendums to the drawing package

• As part of the building commissioning report

• As a separate document

• As details and outtakes on the mechanical or controls drawing sheet

Answer explanation

The pneumatic control system schedule can be found as details and outtakes on the mechanical or controls drawing sheet.

What is the level of importance and relevance of the BAS control system schedule compared to the pneumatic control system schedule?

• More important

• Equally important

• Less important

• Not relevant

Answer explanation

The BAS control system schedule is not relevant compared to the pneumatic control system schedule, as they are not directly comparable in terms of importance and relevance.

Who might be included in the distribution list for the modern BAS control schedule?

• Building owner, general contractor, mechanical contractor

• Building owner, general contractor, electrical contractor

• Building owner, general contractor, architects

• Building owner, general contractor, commissioning agent

Answer explanation

The correct answer is building owner, general contractor, and commissioning agent because they are the key stakeholders involved in the modern BAS control schedule.

Where are the details of the BAS control schedule default values included?

• In the building maintenance manual

• In the building commissioning report

• On the operator interface

• On the construction blueprints and drawings

Answer explanation

The details of the BAS control schedule default values are included on the operator interface, making it the correct choice.

What is the purpose of including the BAS control schedule default values on the operator interface?

• To monitor building energy consumption

• To allow unauthorized tampering

• To provide easy access to the schedule

• To provide protection from data corruption

Answer explanation

The purpose of including the BAS control schedule default values on the operator interface is to provide protection from data corruption.

What is the main component of building energy conservation?

• Building materials

• Building design

• Building control system

• Building maintenance

Answer explanation

The main component of building energy conservation is the building control system, which regulates and optimizes energy usage.

Who creates a control system schedule and programs complex systems to operate the building properly and efficiently?

• Building owner

• Control designers

• HVAC technician

• Building superintendent

Answer explanation

Control designers create a control system schedule and program complex systems to operate the building properly and efficiently.