Sustainability in Construction Management
W5-Q13 One of the potential sustainability performance output metrics of CPSA 20 (Sustainable Material Substitutions) is the size of carbon footprint from project. True False
True
W5-Q7 CII Resource Report 304-11 provides key definitions of construction sustainability, construction phase, and project performance criteria. True False
True
W6-Q15 Stakeholders can help engineers with the design phase, the build phase, and the operation phase of a project. True False
True
W7-Q10 In 2014, according to the US DOE, residential and commercial buildings consumed approximately 70% of the US electrical energy. True False
True
W7-Q19 MAP-21 is referenced in the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) Public Participation Plan. True False
True
W3-Q13 A key message of ISO's quality management is to "plan, do, check, act." -True -False
True
W1-Q12 Which situation is desired in a Benefit/Cost ratio analysis? - Zero - Greater than one - Less than one - None of the above
Greater than one
W7-Q20 Which area/resource is most affected under the social primary impact for CPSA No. 17? Health and safety Jobs created Tax revenue produced None of the answers provided
Health and safety
W2-Q18 Which sustainable design principle had the highest number of options and potential impact? -Materials -Human -Environment -Water
Materials
W7-Q13 In 2018, what was the total approximate stream miles impaired in Arkansas? "1,470" "2,470" "3,470" "4,470"
"3,470"
W7-Q18 What size of a city is required under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to be listed as an entitlement community? ">10,000" ">50,000" ">100,000" ">200,000"
">50,000"
W5-Q6 What is a part of CII's vision? (select all that apply) -Create and drive innovative solutions -Tangibly improve business outcomes -"Build predictable value for member organizations, society, and stakeholders" -Provide unmatched advocacy for built environment
"build predictable value for member organizations, society, and stakeholders" provide unmatched advocacy for built environment
W5-Q16 Which of the following are environmental sustainability impact characterization in CPSA 29 (Sustainable Temporary Worker Camps)? (select all that apply) -Greenhouse gases -Waste generation -Project fiscal impacts -Traffic
-Greenhouse gases -Waste generation
W5-Q3 Which of the following are examples of BIM positive effects on sustainability from a social perspective? (select all that apply) Noise pollution Energy/water consumption Safety on construction site Indoor air quality
-Noise pollution -Safety on construction site -Indoor air quality
W7-Q6 According to RCRA Subtitle C regulations covered in class, what is the maximum amount for any single composite sample of lead using the TCLP test? 0.10 mg/l 0.15 mg/l 0.20 mg/l 0.25 mg/l
0.15 mg/l
W5-Q17 What is the mean present frequency of CPSA 46 (Management of Surplus Materials)? 0.655 0.667 0.686 0.821
0.667
W2-Q5 According to EDGE, what is the runoff coefficient for a concrete/asphalt roof? - 0.95 - 0.9 - 0.8 - None of the Above
0.9
W7-Q1 According to Haas (2015), how much construction and demolition waste was generated in the world in 2005? 41 Gt/yr 28 Gt/yr 13 Gt/yr 4 Gt/yr
13 Gt/yr
W1-Q20 In the developed world, what length of a safe walk is recommended to ensure a high quality of life? - 5 min - 10 min - 15 min - 20 min
15 minutes
W2-Q3 How many points toward LEED BD+C were awarded for the sustainable sites category of UAs Hillside Auditorium? -12 -18 -6 -8
18
W6-Q9 What year was the name "ASTM International" established? "1,898" 1902 "2,001" "2,015"
2001
W1-Q8 Which portion of ASCE's Code of Ethics contain all three pillars of sustainability? -1st Principal -1st canon -3rd canon -None of the above
3rd Canon
W6-Q18 Which are factors that shape stakeholder involvement? (select all that apply) Scale Complexity Novelty Resources
All
W5-Q9 How many total Construction Phase Sustainability Actions (CPSAs) were developed under CII RT 250? 54 59 64 69
54
W6-Q12 Which section in ASTM E3027 addresses economic considerations? Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8
6
W2-Q12 Which NCHRP report provided a guide for design management on design-build and construction/general contractor projects? -320 -350 -737 -787
787
W6-Q8 Which organization has cross-sectoral initiatives with ISO 26000? OECD UNCTAD UNEP All organizations listed have cross-sectoral initiatives
All
W7-Q5 What is the weight limit of hazardous waste disposed of at state-permitted solid waste facilities under CESQS? < 25 kg < 50 kg < 75 kg < 100 kg
< 100 kg
W7-Q15 According to ADEQ, what are examples of brownfield sites? (select all that apply) Abandoned industrial sites Abandoned residential sites Abandoned commercial sites Abandoned agricultural sites
ALL
W7-Q17 Which of the below are strategic goals for the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (AOA)? (select all that apply) Advocacy for public policies and programs Improve access to quality health care and services Individual self-determination and control Enhance population health and address health disparities
Advocacy for public policies and programs, individual self determination and control
W7-Q2 Which are examples of construction waste according to ASTM E3073? (select all that apply) Structural and finish material Construction product and materials packaging Wastes from site development work Food and beverages and their packaging
All
W1-Q1 Which of the following are reasons for green buildings? (Select all that apply) - Client demand - Market demand - Operating Costs - Branding/Public relationships
All the above
W2-Q20 Which of the below is an example of a sustainable design principle when it comes to materials? -Minimize chemical release from treated material -Minimize pollutants released during demolition Designing infrastructure to follow dimensional planning -All the above
All the above
W6-Q6 In ISO 14001, what is NOT an example of what an organization can consider when determining its environmental aspects? Acquisition of raw materials Emissions to air Releases to land Use of energy
Aquisition of raw materials
W7-Q8 Which topics fall under the "air" laws and regulations of the EPA? (select all that apply) Asbestos Lead HCFCs Methyl bromide
Asbestos, HCFCs, Methyl Bromide
W6-Q16 Which is an example of how a stakeholder can help an engineer in the build phase of a project? Define needs and concerns Build support in the community Monitor implementation Understand social forces in a community
Build support in the community
W5-Q14 What is the ease of accomplishment/implementation of CPSA 23 (Sustainable Large-scale Earthwork and Grading Operations)? Easy Moderate Challenging None of the listed are correct
Challenging
W5-Q8 Which of the following are considered a "big topic" at the project level for implementing sustainable practices in CII RT 250? (select all that apply) -Construction and demolition waste management -Establish a sustainability strategy -Material management and selection -Site energy management and emissions reductions
Construction and demolition waste management - material management and selection - site energy management and emissions reduction
W3-Q4 Which of the following is part of PMI's Knowledge Area for Project Quality Management? -Control Quality -Control Cost -Plan Cost Management -Control Resources
Control Quality
W2-Q9 Which contracting method is considered the most traditional project delivery method? -DBFOM -DB -CM/GC -DBB
DBB
W3-Q19 What are the most affected areas for environmental impact under CPSA No. 51? (select all that apply) -Energy consumption -Greenhouse gases -Water quality -None of the listed areas
Energy Consumption, greenhouse gases, water quality
W1-Q17 Which standards are an EPD based on? (Select all that apply) - ISO 14055 - EN 15804 - ISO 14025 - EN 15408
EN 15804, IS) 14025
W1-Q3 As of the lecture recording, what were ARUP Group's areas of activity? (Select all that apply) - Engineering - Planning - Lobbying - Construction
Engineering, Planning
W2-Q8 What is an example of a category in Greenroads? (Select all that apply) - Environmental and water - Utilities and Controls - Quality of LIfe - Climate and Risk
Environment and water, utilities and control
W2-Q2 Which of the following is an example of an infrastructure project rating system? - BREEAM - LEED ND - Envision - LEED ID+C
Envision
W6-Q3 Which are subgroups of MasterFormat? (select all that apply) Facility construction Environmental assessment Facility services Process equipment
Facility construction Facility Services Process equipment
W1-Q11 The discount rate in the Net Present Value equation is in percentage form -True -False
False
W1-Q18 The production of Portland Cements does not produce any hazardous waste -True -False
False
W2-Q10 The GMP shifts risk from the contractor to the owner for excess quantities -True -False
False
W3-Q10 The GPM P5 is mapped to the 1980 UN World Conservation Strategy. -True -False
False
W3-Q16 Clause 6 of ISO 26000 provides principles of social responsibility. -True -False
False
W3-Q17 The US Army Corps of Engineers BCOE does not include sustainability concepts. -True -False
False
W5-Q12 The secondary construction function of CPSA 12 (Sustainability-friendly Project Delivery Methods) is "contracting". True False
False
W5-Q15 The average time of construction increased when using GPS equipment versus conventional equipment in the paper discussing road construction in Egypt. -True -False
False
W5-Q2 LEED certified gold buildings are always more expensive than LEED silver buildings. True False
False
W5-Q20 The ease of accomplishment of CPSA 10 (Construction Team Sustainability Performance Assessment) is "challenging." True False
False
W6-Q17 The stakeholders who spoke at the public meeting for the Fayetteville Public Library had very similar concerns. True False
False
W6-Q20 Schaffartzik et al (2014) defined DMC as "domestic material consumption" and they used the units of Gt/year. True False
False
W6-Q5 ISO 14001 is titled ""Guidance on Social Responsibility."" True False
False
W7-Q12 According to ADEQ's SWPPP, the larger tier for a construction general permit is an area <2.5 acres. True False
False
W7-Q14 According to ADEQ's SWPPP, the larger tier for a construction general permit is an area <2.5 acres. True False
False
W7-Q16 According to the Arkansas Department of Health, pets are considered commodities. True False
False
W7-Q3 According to Powell et al. (2015), there are approximately 500 C&D landfills in the US. True False
False
W6-Q19 What materials did Hass et al (2015) focus on in their study? (select all that apply) Drinking water Salt water Fossil fuels Industrial minerals
Fossil Fuels Industrial minerals
W3-Q12 Which ISO Standard has guidance on environmental management systems? -ISO 14001 -ISO 14000 -ISO 9000 -ISO 26000
ISO 14001
W6-Q4 For CSI Section Format for environmental specifications of products, what is included in Part 3: Execution? (select all that apply) Include VOC requirements Product is recyclable after useful life Identify environmental methods of clean-up Include recycling of scrap during construction
Identify environmental methods of clean up Include recycling of scrap during construction
W2-Q1 What are examples of pros to Green Rating Systems? (Select all that apply) - Improve quality of life - Reduce risk - Creates more elements to track - Enhance the design process
Improve quality of life, reduce risk, enhance the design process
W6-Q14 What are the three categories of stakeholders of a project? (select all that apply) Individuals Groups Institutions None of the given are categories
Individuals Groups Institutions
W3-Q7 What are examples of GPM's P5 Social Ontology? (select all that apply) -Energy -Labor Practices -Consumption -Ethical Behavior
Labor Practices, Ethical Behavior
W3-Q9 What is an example of GPM's P5 Economic Stimulation Ontology? -Benefit Cost Ratio -Local Economic Impact -Direct Financial Benefits -Internal Rate of Return
Local Economic Impact
W5-Q4 What was a unique federal tax incentives discussed for businesses under the 2005 Energy Policy Act? -Solar thermal and electrical system for energy -Microturbines for energy -Updating HVAC system -Reducing lighting energy consumption
Microturbines for energy
W3-Q20 What is the ease of accomplishment for CPSA No. 51? -Easy -Moderate -Challenging -Not possible
Moderate
W2-Q13 How many construction phase sustainability action did CIIs research report 304-11 develop? -23 -34 -44 -NTA
NTA
W5-Q18 Which of the following are a significant positive influence for CPSA 46 (Management of Surplus Materials)? -Project safety performance -Project quality performance -Project cost performance -None of the listed are correct
None
W2-Q6 What is the threshold for a very good level of CCEQUAL? - Over 25% - Over 40% - Over 60% - Over 75%
Over 60%
W7-Q9 Under Title 40, Section 450.21, which point source does not fall under effluent limitations? Soil stabilization Pest control Dewatering Pollution prevention measures
Pest control
W2-Q15 What was the "critical problem" identified by Hill and Bowen in their 1997 paper? - Sustainability performances depend upon construction activities - Ineffective implementation of sustainability practices - Potential negative environmental impacts - NTA
Potential negative environmental impacts
W5-Q1 Which two stages of developing a budget are on either side of the buyout? -Planning and design -Design and contract documents -Preconstruction and construction -Construction and occupancy
Preconstruction and construction
W3-Q14 What are examples of the aim of an environmental management system, according to ISO 14001? (select all that apply) -Protecting the environment -Enhancing environmental performance -Product and service labeling -Communicating environmental information
Protecting the environment, enhancing environmental performance, communicating environmental information
W2-Q16 Which is an example of a CPSA title that falls under the "materials Management" primary construction function? (select all that apply) - Reduction of packaging waste - Leadership team staffing for sustainable projects - Tire cleaning of roadway vehicles - minimization of material surplus
Reduction of packaging waste, minimization of material surplus
W1-Q4 Which emission has the highest Global Warming Potential? -SF4 -N20 -CH4 -CO2
SF4
W1-Q14 Which smog emissions commonly come from coal power? (Select all that apply) -SO2 -VOC -CO2 -CH4
SO2, CO2
W7-Q11 Which of the below are one of the six emerging technologies according to the US DOE? (select all that apply) Parking lots Sensors and controls Solid state lighting Windows and the building envelop
Sensors and controls, solid state lighting, windows and the building envelop
W6-Q7 What is an issue in ISO 26000 under the core subject "Labour Practices?" Sustainable consumptions Social dialogue Civil and political rights Education and awareness
Social dialog
W5-Q10 Which CPSA of these four had the highest mean present frequency? -Sustainability friendly project delivery methods -Sustainable material substitutions -Sustainable large scale earth work and grading operations -Stakeholder engagement plan
Stakeholder engagement plan
W6-Q11 What is the title of ASTM E2114? Standard Terminology for Sustainability Relative to the Performance of Buildings "Standard Guide for Water Stewardship in the Design, Construction, and Operation of Buildings" Guidance to Develop Manufacturer Specific Procedures for Evaluating Sustainability Performance of Manufacturing Processes Standard Guide for Making Sustainability-Related Chemical Selection Decisions in the Life-Cycle of Products
Standard terminology for sustainability relative to the performance of buildings
W5-Q11 Which CPSA of these four had the highest mean future frequency? -Sustainability friendly project delivery methods -Sustainable material substitutions -Sustainable large scale earth work and grading operations -Stakeholder engagement plan
Sustainable large scale earth work and grading options
W1-Q19 The United Nations has several documents available that address the social pillar of sustainability -True -False
True
W2-Q17 The mean present frequency of the CPSA titled "Protection of Trees and Vegetation" is 0.787 -True -False
True
W1-Q6 ASCE includes all three pillars (economic, environmental, social) in their definition of sustainability -True -False
True
W2-Q11 In Utah, increasing the experience with GMGC decreases the weighing of price evaluation criterion. -True -False
True
W1-Q4 According to ARUP's GRI Content Index, what category falls under GRI 400: Social? -Economic Performance - Training and education -Anite-corruption -Water
Training and education
W7-Q7 According to RCRA Subtitle C regulations covered in class, what is the subject of Part 263? Generators of hazardous waste Owners and operators of hazardous waste Transporters of hazardous waste Land disposal restrictions
Transporters of hazardous waste
W7-Q4 According to Powell et al. (2015), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), sulfate chloride, iron, ammonia-nitrogen, and aluminum were all found in statistically higher concentrations down gradient from C&D landfills than up gradient. True False
True
W3-Q5 What organization is Green Project Management a part of? -International Organization for Standardization -US Army Corps of Engineers -American Society of Civil Engineers -United Nations Global Compact
United Nations Global Compact
W5-Q5 How much does Little Rock, AR provide as a incentive to cover certification costs through the National Green Building Standard? $0 $500 "$1,000 " "Up to $1,500"
Up to $1,500
W2-Q7 What is an example of a credit that can be awarded for Envision under the resource allocation category? (select all that apply) -Minimize noise and vibration -manage stormwater -Use regional materials -Protect fresh water availability
Use regional materials, protect fresh water availability
W6-Q13 What are some things that stakeholders need to know? (select all that apply) Why is it being done? Who is the project manager Results it will produce What are the alternatives
Why is it being done results it will produce what are the alternatives
W6-Q2 What is part of CSI's project manual format requirements for contract forms? "Invitations, instructions" "Time limits, penalties" Bidding and insurance requirements "Materials, components, quality"
bidding and insurance requirements
W6-Q1 Specifications are considered legal documents, and therefore need to be comprehensive, accurate, and clear. True False
true
W6-Q10 The ASTM International committee number for "Sustainability" is E60. True False
true
