WorksheetsBuilding Automation Control Quiz
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Worksheet time: 55mins
What is the primary purpose of building automation control?
To provide a central command for all systems and equipment
To reduce the number of employees in a building
To automate only the lighting systems
To increase the operating and maintaining costs
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of building automation?
Increased security
Reduced operating and maintaining costs
Improved environmental quality for occupants' comfort
Higher energy consumption
What has increased the demand for better indoor air quality, according to the text?
The rise in energy costs
The COVID-19 pandemic
The development of smart buildings
The increase in high-tech jobs
What kind of job opportunities does building automation control create in the Phoenix area?
Only for highly experienced professionals
More than 50 job listings, some requiring only high school or vocational training
Exclusively for IT managed network specialists
Only for HVAC system designers
What is Niagara N4 primarily used for?
It is a gaming software.
It is a Supervisory Control, Automation, and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software.
It is a software for video editing.
It is an antivirus program.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Niagara N4?
Collecting and analyzing data for troubleshooting.
Serving as a central console for connecting real-time operational data.
Being a Java based framework to add various building components.
Automating the process of software installation on personal computers.
What can you see in Figure 1-1?
A detailed blueprint of a building's architecture.
A Trane RTU with inputs, outputs, and setpoints displayed.
A graphical user interface for a video game.
A flowchart for a software development process.
What is the purpose of storing information at timed intervals with a timestamp signature in Niagara N4?
To create a backup of the user's personal files.
To enhance the gaming experience with real-time data.
To analyze efficiency and troubleshoot issues in operation.
To synchronize video streams in a multimedia application.
What do you need to configure to connect to your Niagara JACE 8000?
Bluetooth settings
Internet Protocol
Firewall settings
Network SSID
Where should you type 'Control Panel' to find the Windows Control Panel according to Figure II-1?
In the Windows Search located on the taskbar
In the address bar of a web browser
In the command prompt
In the file explorer address bar
What should you click on after opening the Network and Sharing Center to change the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) settings?
Device Manager
Your Connection (i.e. Ethernet 5)
Network Discovery
Homegroup
In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties, what should you select to manually set an IP address?
Obtain an IP address automatically
Use the following IP address
Obtain DNS server address automatically
Validate settings upon exit
What should the subnet mask be set to when configuring the IP address to be in the same subnet as the JACE and the same default gateway as the network switch?
255.255.0.0
255.255.255.0
255.0.0.0
255.255.255.255
What is the error mentioned in the text regarding Figure II-2?
Incorrect subnet mask
Missing DNS server address
Reference source not found
Invalid IP address format
What should you do if your device does not recognize the security certificate when accessing the host IP address provided?
Close the web browser and restart your computer
Click on 'Advanced' and then 'continue to 192.168.1.140 (unsafe)'
Ignore the warning and refresh the page
Contact your internet service provider
What is the next step after your web browser shows a security warning when trying to access the provided host IP address?
Enter your login credentials immediately
Wait for the warning to disappear
Click on 'Advanced' and proceed to the provided IP address
Change the web browser settings to disable security warnings
After dealing with the security warning, what should you see next according to the document?
The homepage of your default search engine
The WestMEC login screen
A page to download a new web browser
A message from your internet service provider
What does clicking on the header at the top of the WestMEC Northeast Campus Building Automation System home page do?
Log you out of the system
Open a help guide
Bring you back to the home page
Display the site location
What is the purpose of the Nav Tree in the WestMEC Northeast Campus Building Automation System?
To display information about the host running on Niagara N4 JACE
To help the user navigate to files and stored histories
To provide hyperlinks to 'Services' and 'Summaries'
To show the site location
What information is displayed in the footer at the bottom of the WestMEC Northeast Campus Building Automation System home page?
User login details
Information about the host running on Niagara N4 JACE and the site location
A list of all the files and stored histories
Hyperlinks to external websites
What can be found on the right side of the footer on the WestMEC Northeast Campus Building Automation System home page?
The Nav Tree
User account settings
Hyperlinks to 'Services' and 'Summaries'
A logout button
What components of Niagara N4 can be viewed and configured using Services?
Alarms, Users, Histories
Files, Devices, Schedules
Graphics, Protocols, Networks
Workflows, Energy, Lighting
Where can you find the User Service in the Niagara N4 system?
In the Nav tree by expanding Config > Services
Under the Alarms section
In the Histories tab
On the main dashboard
How do you add a user in the UserServices page of Niagara N4?
Click on 'Edit' at the top of the page
Click on 'New' at the bottom of the UserServices page
Select 'User' from the main menu
Right-click on the UserServices page and select 'Add'
What should be entered in the 'Nav File' field when creating a new user profile?
The user's full name
The user's email address
Copy/Paste 'file:A.Home.nav'
The user's phone number
What is the purpose of the 'Allow Concurrent Sessions' setting?
To set the user's language preference
To determine if the user can log in from multiple devices simultaneously
To specify the user's role
To set the expiration date for the user account
What does setting 'Auto Logoff Setting' to true do?
Logs the user out after 15 minutes of inactivity
Changes the user's password at next login
Allows the user to log in from multiple devices
Sets the user's language preference
Is the 'Full Name' field mandatory when creating a new user profile?
Yes, it is mandatory
No, it is optional
Yes, but only for instructors
No, but it is required for students
What should be done with the 'Force Reset at Next Login' setting for a new user?
Set to true to allow user to change temporary password
Set to false to keep the temporary password
Leave as is
Set to true to prevent the user from changing the password
How can you access the History chart builder according to the document?
By clicking on the Histories hyperlink at the top of the home page
By expanding Histories > WestMEC in the Nav tree to the left
By selecting 'Build' from the main menu
By right-clicking on the home page and selecting 'History chart builder'
What should you do after selecting the desired histories in the History chart builder view?
Click on 'Save' to store the selected histories
Select a time range and then click on 'Build'
Refresh the page to view the history chart
Email the selected histories to a specified address
Where will the selected histories show on the History chart builder view?
On the top
On the left
On the right
At the bottom
From where on the home page can the Weekly Schedules be accessed?
By clicking on the 'Weekly Schedules' hyperlink at the top of the home page.
By expanding Config > Drivers > NiagaraNetwork > Schedules.
By selecting the 'Weekly Schedules' tab in the user settings.
Through the main menu under the 'Schedules' section.
What can be configured in the 'special events' for the Weekly Schedules?
Only by day of the week.
By Date, Date range or week and day.
By the device outputs they control.
Only by 'time-of-day' and 'day-of-week.'
What happens when the Occupancy Schedule goes 'unoccupied'?
The VAV units will switch to heating mode.
The VAV units will maintain the current temperature.
The VAV units will switch to cooling mode.
The VAV units will command all to the next schedule to its unoccupied cooling and setpoints.
How do you add a new event to the Weekly Schedule?
By double-clicking on the time slot where the event should be added.
By right-clicking on the white space in the middle and selecting add.
By selecting 'Add Event' from the main menu.
By dragging and dropping the event into the schedule.
What does the Weekly Scheduler view provide?
A monthly overview of all schedule events.
A daily list of tasks to be completed.
Three tabs with different views including Weekly Schedule, Special Events, and Summary.
Only the summary of daily events.
What does the 'Summary' tab show in the Weekly Scheduler view?
A detailed description of each event.
The source code of the schedule events.
A summary of all schedule events for the selected day, with source.
Only the special events for the selected day.
How can the Backup Manager be accessed from the home page?
By clicking on the Backup hyperlink at the bottom of the home page
By selecting the Backup option in the main menu
By typing the Backup Manager URL directly into the browser
By expanding the Help section
What must the target Niagara host JACE have for the BackupService to work?
The latest software update installed
A direct connection to the internet
The backup module installed
A specific browser installed on the user's PC
What does the BackupService provide for configuration backups?
Backup to a cloud service
Backup to an external hard drive
Complete configuration backups to a browsers’ PC
Incremental backups only
What is the default view of a station's BackupService?
The BackupHistory
The BackupScheduler
The BackupManager
The BackupSettings
What happens when a backup is initiated?
It performs a cloud station save first and then runs a standard station job
It performs a local station save first and then runs as a standard station job
It only performs a local station save
It only runs a standard station job
What indicates the progress and completion of a backup?
An email notification is sent to the administrator
A popup notification in the lower right corner
The BackupManager window closes automatically
A sound alert is played on the system
What can be found by clicking on the Summaries hyperlinks at the bottom of the home page?
Detailed reports of system errors
A quick overview of units that are offline, points that are overridden, Lighting commands, Zone temperatures
User account settings and preferences
Historical data and graphs of system performance
What should you do if you see a point in the Override Summary that should not be overridden?
Ignore the point and continue with other tasks
Right-click on the point and select Action > Emergency Auto, then check the Override Summary again
Delete the point from the system
Manually override the point with a different setting
What is control logic?
A type of sensor that detects environmental changes
A programming that turns inputs into outputs using conditions
A manual switch that controls electronic devices
A device that measures temperature
Which of the following is an example of a control logic condition?
When a device is turned on manually
When a device operates continuously without any conditions
When a heater is started if the temperature is less than certain degrees
When a device is turned off after a fixed time regardless of conditions
What can control logic replace in terms of controls?
Electronic sensors only
Pneumatic and mechanical controls
The need for human intervention in all cases
The physical wiring between devices
What is the characteristic of a 'Read Only' input in control logic?
It can be modified by the user at any time
It is a signal that has been changed by control logic
It is the real-world signal that has not been changed by any control logic
It is a default value that is used when the sensor fails
What is a 'Writable' input in control logic?
An input that can only be read and not written to
An input that can be changed to a value different from its read value
An input that is locked and cannot be changed
An input that does not have a fallback value
How many levels can a writable point have in Niagara as mentioned in the text?
8 levels
12 levels
16 levels
20 levels
What is the purpose of a fallback value for a room temperature sensor in control logic?
To increase the temperature when the sensor detects too much heat
To maintain a constant temperature at all times
To provide a default value in case the sensor fails
To trigger an alarm when the temperature is too low
Figure IV-1 shows a property sheet for a system (numeric-writable) with various writable points and a fallback exception.
What is the purpose of a 'read-only' output in the automation controls processor to the relay?
It allows the output to be changed by any control logic.
It serves as a fallback if the automation or other logic fails.
It is the only signal going to the controlled device and cannot be changed by control logic.
It allows the automation controller to write to the controlled device at any time.
How many levels of writability are there for a point in Niagara, and what is the default level for a fan motor to fallback to if the automation or other logic fails?
16 levels, default fallback level is 9
10 levels, default fallback level is 5
16 levels, default fallback level is 5
10 levels, default fallback level is 9
Which level is reserved for the Niagara N4 logic and still be ignored when the automation controller needs the command and output level?
Level 9
Level 10-16
Level 8
Level 2-7
What is the highest priority to write to in the 'Emergency Override' level for Niagara N4?
Level 9
Level 10-16
Level 1
Level 2-7
What is the highest level override according to the document?
Emergency Override
Niagara N4 user override
Level 2-7 overrides
Occupancy schedule override
At what level can an occupancy schedule turn something on in the Niagara N4 logic?
Level 8
Level 12
Level 14
Level 16
What can the Niagara N4 writable variables be used for besides occupancy scheduling?
To set a temperature set point low limit
To override the Emergency Override
To change the logic output for Niagara N4 user
To permanently turn off the system
What action can be taken using the override right-click menu shown in Figure IV-3?
Set a new temperature
Activate or deactivate an emergency override
Change user access levels
Schedule a maintenance check
What happens to the value after the set time duration ends when an override duration is applied?
The value remains overridden permanently.
The value goes back to its previous state.
The value is deleted.
The value becomes inactive.
How can you clear an override to release it back to its fallback value?
Right-click and select 'Delete'.
Right-click and select 'Auto'.
Double-click on the value.
Left-click and select 'Override'.
If you had the value overridden to 'Active' and you select 'Inactive', what will be the state of the value?
The value will be released to its fallback state.
The value will be deleted.
The value will still be overridden.
The value will become 'Auto'.
What is the priority level of an emergency override compared to other overrides, logic control, or automation?
Lower priority
Same priority
No priority
Higher priority
How can you make an emergency override active?
By right-clicking on an input or output and selecting 'Emergency Active'
By left-clicking on an input or output and selecting 'Emergency Active'
By double-clicking on the automation control and selecting 'Emergency Override'
By pressing a dedicated 'Emergency' button on the keyboard
What happens when you select 'Emergency Inactive'?
The emergency override is deleted
The emergency override is permanently activated
The value remains overridden until released
The emergency override is kept active until the system is rebooted
How do you clear an emergency override on a numeric value?
By right-clicking and selecting 'Emergency Override'
By right-clicking and selecting 'Emergency Auto'
By left-clicking and selecting 'Emergency Clear'
By pressing the 'Clear' button on the keyboard
If there is no fallback value given for a writable point, how can you set a default value?
By right-clicking on the writable point and selecting 'Set'
By left-clicking on the writable point and selecting 'Auto Set'
By entering a value in the system settings
By waiting for the system to automatically assign a value
What do binary values represent in electronic devices?
Numeric data types
Boolean states true or false
Error codes or occupancy status
ASCII values
What is an example of real-world data that would be represented using analog values?
A light switch being on or off
The temperature of a room like 72.5
A fan being running or stopped
A keyboard input
What can be affixed to Numeric points as facets to format the output value?
Boolean states
ASCII values
Metadata
Error codes
What type of data can Integer values represent in Niagara N4?
Values between -2^31 and 2,147,483,647
Boolean states true or false
ASCII values
Temperature setpoints
What type of data do String points represent in Niagara N4?
Numeric data types
Boolean states
Error codes or occupancy status
Words using any 256 ASCII values
Where can the alarm console be accessed from the home page?
By clicking on the alarms hyperlink at the top
Through the main content area
By sending an email request
Via a direct phone call
What does the alarm console display?
Only active alarms from points that are off their normal value
Only inactive alarms that have not been cleared yet
Both active alarms from points off their normal value and inactive alarms not yet cleared
Historical data of all alarms
How can a user clear an alarm in the alarm console?
By emailing the support team
By selecting an alarm and clicking 'Acknowledge'
By restarting the system
By waiting for it to clear automatically
What happens to the temperature label on the Floorplan page when the room temperature goes above the set point?
The label changes to a green shade.
The label does not change color.
The label changes to a red shade.
The label changes to a blue shade.
What can also be controlled by an occupancy sensor or push button in the room, according to the text?
The air handler unit for the VAVs.
The temperature set point.
The lighting control.
The Floorplan hyperlink.
What should you right-click on to change the light status in one of the rooms?
The temperature label.
One of the room's light switch.
The Floorplan hyperlink.
The 'AHU_01' to go to the air handler unit.
What action should be taken to view the air handler unit for the VAVs in the zone?
Right-click on the temperature label.
Click on the Floorplan hyperlink.
Right-click on one of the room's light switch.
Click on 'AHU_01'.
What does the Overview page display when clicking on the Overview hyperlink?
A detailed list of user permissions
The VAVs with relevant statuses, temperatures, and setpoints
A live video feed of the controlled area
Historical data logs and event timelines
What should a technician do if a device is faulted?
Ignore the fault until it resolves on its own
Check the communication network to the device
Immediately replace the device
Reset the entire building automation system
How can a technician force a communication link to a stale device?
By right-clicking on the ObjectName label and selecting 'Ping'
By left-clicking on the device and choosing 'Reboot'
By disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply
By sending an email to the system administrator
What can be done if a point is overridden and the override is no longer needed?
The point must be permanently disabled
The override can be released
The entire system must be restarted
A new device must be installed
What does the AHU_01 page display when clicking on the AHU_01 hyperlink?
Only the static pressure reading
The VAVs' air handler unit with relevant stages, temperatures, and setpoints
The supply air temperature setpoint only
The return air temperature
What is the AveZnTemp in the context of the AHU_01 page?
It is the command to turn the AHU on or off.
It is the status of the fan and compressors.
It is the 4 space temperatures averaged together.
It is the popup to history trends for the fan input.
What happens when the 'SfanFail' name is clicked on in the AHU_01 page?
It shows the static pressure reading.
It turns the AHU on or off.
It activates the fail alarm when the supply fan is commanded on but the supply fan status does not follow within a given time delay.
It overrides the supply air temperature setpoint.
Where can the settings for the fan alarm be configured in the AHU_01 page?
Config > Drivers > BacnetNetwork > AHU_01 > SfanFail > BooleanChangeOfState
Config > Drivers > AHU_01 > SfanFail > FanAlarmSettings
Config > Network > AHU_01 > SfanFail > AlarmDelay
Config > System > AHU_01 > SfanFail > FanStatus
What does the SATemp represent in the context of the VAVs page?
The temperature of the air leaving the VAV after passing through the reheat coils
The temperature of the air before entering the VAV
The temperature of the supply air coming from the AHU
The setpoint temperature for the occupied mode
What action should be taken to test the Damper in a VAV system?
Override the FlowMaxSpt and FlowMinSpt to a value that will increase the discharge air flow
Override the FlowMaxSpt and FlowMinSpt to a value that will not change the discharge air flow
Override the FlowMaxSpt and FlowMinSpt to a value that will change the discharge air flow
Override the FlowMaxSpt and FlowMinSpt to a value that will decrease the supply air temperature
What is the result of overriding the FlowOffset on a VAV?
The VAV will increase the flow to set point displayed by ActFlowSpt
The VAV will decrease the flow to set point displayed by ActFlowSpt
The VAV will think it has a higher air flow and wants to close the damper more
The VAV will think it has a lower air flow and wants to open the damper more
How can all overrides on a VAV system be released?
By right-clicking on the points and selecting 'Manual'
By right-clicking on the points and selecting 'Auto' or 'Emergency Auto'
By left-clicking on the points and selecting 'Auto'
By left-clicking on the points and selecting 'Emergency Manual'
What does the FPAVVs page display when clicking on one of the FPAVVs hyperlink?
Only the temperatures
Only the setpoints
The relevant statuses, temperatures, and setpoints
A static image of the air duct valve and fan
What happens to the graphics on the FPAVVs page when the air duct valve and fan are active?
The graphics do not change
The supply fan moves and the reheat glows red
The entire page turns red
The temperatures and setpoints disappear
What can be overridden on the FPAVVs page to change the HVAC operation?
The hyperlink itself
The graphics
The SystemMode
The status of the reheat
What does the Duct Static Pressure page display in relation to the VAVs duct static pressure relief bypass?
Only the temperatures and setpoints
The relevant statuses, temperatures, and setpoints
Only the relevant statuses
A live video feed of the air duct valve
How are the graphics on the Duct Static Pressure page animated?
To represent the financial status of the air duct valve
To represent the color changes in the air duct valve
To represent the status of the air duct valve
To represent the historical data of the air duct valve
What will you see if you click on the 'SATemp' name label?
A video of the air duct valve in operation
A popup to history trends that are not related to that input
A line graph indicating a popup to history trends that input
A static image of the air duct valve
