GBT_Unit-1_Quiz-1

What is the main goal of a Green Building?

• To increase the height of buildings

• To decorate buildings with plants

• To minimize environmental impact through efficient design

• To construct buildings faster

Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of a green building?

• Air tightness and vapour barriers

• Rainwater harvesting

• Poor indoor air quality

• Use of LED lighting

Airtight construction in green buildings helps in:

• Increasing electricity usage

• Keeping heat inside during summer

• Preventing moisture entry and improving cooling efficiency

• Attracting more insects

What is the purpose of using an Enthalpy Recovery System in ventilation?

• To generate electricity

• To block outside air

• To transfer coolness from exhaust air to incoming air

• To heat the exhaust air

What is the advantage of using low SHGC glass in buildings?

• It transmits more solar heat

• It increases room temperature

• It reduces solar heat entry and keeps rooms cooler

• It increases the brightness inside

Occupancy sensors are used to:

• Detect rain

• Open windows automatically

• Turn on lights and systems only when people are present

• Make the building look modern

Which of the following is a water-saving fixture?

• Old single flush toilet

• Leaky tap

• Dual flush system

• Bathtub

Rainwater collected from rooftops can be used for all EXCEPT:

• Flushing toilets

• Drinking without treatment

• Cooling towers

• Watering plants

What is the function of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)?

• To grow vegetables inside the building

• To separate and manage building waste

• To generate solar energy

• To purify rainwater

How does vegetation help in a green building?

• Reduces concrete quality

• Increases electricity use

• Cools surroundings and reduces flooding

• Blocks air flow