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?

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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?

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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