Environmental

What is the energy conservation legislation that applies to the building services industry?

• Energy Conservation Act

• Building Services Act

• Environmental Protection Act

• Sustainable Building Act

What are the applications of energy sources used in the building services industry?

• Heating and cooling systems

• Lighting and electrical systems

• Water heating systems

• All of the above

Energy conservation is important when commissioning building services systems because:

• it reduces operational costs and environmental impact.

• it increases the complexity of the system.

• it delays the commissioning process.

• it requires more resources.

What are the methods of reducing waste and conserving energy while working in the building services industry?

• Implementing energy-efficient technologies and recycling programs

• Increasing energy consumption and waste production

• Ignoring energy conservation practices

• Focusing solely on aesthetic improvements

How can materials used in the building services industry be safely disposed of?

• By recycling and reusing

• By incineration

• By landfill

• By composting

What are the methods of conserving and reducing wastage of water within the building services industry?

• Implementing water-efficient fixtures and appliances

• Ignoring leaks and drips

• Increasing water pressure in pipes

• Using more water-intensive landscaping

What is the target set by the Climate Change Act 2008 for reducing carbon emissions by 2050?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main objectives of the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (2002/91/EC)?

• To promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the EU.

• To establish a common framework for calculating energy performance.

• To mandate the use of renewable energy sources in all new buildings.

• To require the certification of building energy performance.

What percentage of energy generated is consumed by buildings across Europe?

The role of the Committee on Climate Change according to the Climate Change Act 2008 is to:

• advise the government on emissions targets

• implement climate change policies

• enforce environmental regulations

• fund renewable energy projects