FCID 220 Unit 2 Test

Conventional concrete is made of Portland cement, which is a high-embodied-energy product. To reduce Portland cement's impact to the environment, a preferred alternative is fly ash concrete. What is fly ash?

A waste product of coal power plants.

To establish levels of energy efficiency, LEED-CI requires a minimum compliance with:

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1

EPAct of 1992 was established to conserve water as well as energy. Efficiency standards examine which three factors?

Gallons per flush (gpf), gallons per minute (gpm), and pounds per square inch (psi)

The highest R-values are assigned to the materials that provide the:

Greatest amount of insulation and the greatest resistance to heat flow

Which of the following is not a rating system for acoustical ceiling products?

IAQ.

Which fiber is important for sustainable interiors?

Linen.

Which of the following is not an example of blackwater?

Water from drinking fountains.

Reclaimed wood is a material derived from:

Previous use.

Products with low-embodied energy are:

Produced with minimal amounts of energy.

For sustainable interiors, the products used for cleaning should be healthy for the environment, the person responsible for doing the cleaning, and the occupants of the space. To help ensure healthy environments, some states have required which commercial building to use environmentally friendly cleaning products?

Schools.

To specify sustainable interiors requires a close examination of the performance characteristics of carpet. Which item is not a sustainability consideration for carpets?

UF Off-gassing

Which product/technology can provide insulation; control noise; provide privacy; reduce glare from sunlight or exterior lighting; and maximize daylighting and views to the outdoors?

Window treatments.

Commissioning is a process that helps ensure:

energy conservation.

For experimental and health reasons, which carpet is recommended?

Area rugs.

For sustainable interiors, the content of wallcoverings should be:

Both a and b.

Which underfloor air distribution system provides two zones of air?

Displacement ventilation system.

To measure the energy used by washers, ENERGY STAR uses the Modified Energy Factor (MEF). What does the MEF measure?

Energy used to operate the machine, heat the water, and dry clothes.

Which product has a face veneer that is laminated to a substrate material?

Engineered wood.

Which of the following is not resilient flooring?

Mediterranean oak.

Which standard is used to rate the U-factor of windows, doors, and skylights?

NFRC 100