MEP Chapter 1
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T/F- Early control of comfort levels in a living environment was done by hand.€
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True
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T/F-Credit is often given to the Greeks for having created the first central heating system.
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False
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T/F- Early attempts to produce air conditioning were made by Ben Franklin in the mid 1800's.
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False
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T/F- In American History, plumbing developments began as early as 1652.
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True
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T/F- Around 1900, the first prototype of a siphonic wash down water closet was developed.
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True
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T/F- Static electricity and generated electricity are 2 basic forms of electricity.
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True
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T/F- Evidence has been found that basic forms of electricity were produced as early as 250 A.D.
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False
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T/F- Energy-efficient building measures often require a higher initial budget.
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True
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T/F- The more extensive an electrical wiring system if, the more cost added to the project.
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True
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T/F- The energy auditing process is a multistep procedure that is preformed once.
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False
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T/F- If performed in a proper manner, building commissioning activities begin in the construction planning phase and may continue throughout the life of the building.
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True
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T/F- The orientation and shape of a building affect energy efficiency.
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True
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T/F- Many of the inspection types included in an energy audit may become part of a regular maintenance program.
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True
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T/F- The building commissioning process includes checks on major systems, such as hot water systems, HVAC, controls, and lighting.
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True
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T/F- A general audit requires only one individual to evaluate a building.
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False
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An individual who worked in the sanitary field in ancient Rome was call a __________
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Plumbarius
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The word electricity is derived from the Greek word for _________
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Amber
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_______ required and allotted for a building should be one of the first considerations in planning a new project.
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Space
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A(n) _______ energy audit is the most complex and difficult energy audit to preform.
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Investment-grade
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A ________ is a voluntary recommendation.
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Guideline
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________ is the process of balancing and adjusting a mechanical or electrical system for max efficiency.
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Commissioning
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A _____ is a mandatory rule issued by local, state, or the federal government.
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Regulation
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The LEED Green Building Rating System was developed and is maintained by the ________.
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
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By the _____ century water based systems were designed and used to circulate building heat.
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18th
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By the 1950s _______ systems became more popular for residential use.
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A/C
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In the year ____ the first electrical A/C system was invented.
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1902
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_______ developed the first city water system in the colonies, primarily for firefighting and domestic use.
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Boston
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From 1929 to 1954 the design of the _____ water closet was improved.
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Siphonic Washdown
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Roughly _____% of a new construction budget is attributed to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
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45
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A(n) ________ is an in-depth review of the energy use of a building.
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Energy Audit
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________ is the scheduled work required to keep equipment in peak operating condition.
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Preventative Maintenance
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________ is a voluntary labeling program designed to promote energy-efficient products and was implemented by EPA to save energy and reduce power plant greenhouse gas emissions.
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Energy Star
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______ refers to building design and construction methods that efficiently use materials, energy, water, and other natural resources.
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Sustainable Construction
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LEED has developed a system for existing buildings known as _____, which centers on efficient building operations within existing commercial buildings while minimizing the impact on the environment.
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LEED-EB
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A(n) __________ energy audit is a simple overview of the energy-consuming equipment in a building.
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Preliminary
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______ is a green building rating system that awards points based on specific energy and environmental constructions types and activities.
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LEED rating
