When looking at building function to select a system which of the following factors are considered? i) Physical size of the building ii) Climatic conditions iii) Amount of zoning required iv) Funds available for the system v) Occupancy periods vi) Need to operate certain areas off-hours

When looking at building function to select a system which of the following factors are considered?
i) Physical size of the building
ii) Climatic conditions
iii) Amount of zoning required
iv) Funds available for the system
v) Occupancy periods
vi) Need to operate certain areas off-hours

a) i, ii, and vi
b) iii, v, and vi
c) i, iii, iv, v, and vi
d) ii, v, and iv
e) i, iii, iv, and vi






Answer: B

If operating personnel from an old building are going to be transferred to the new building the system installed in the new building will be the same as in the older building because all the personnel are familiar with that system. This type of system selection is based mainly on which of the following factors?

If operating personnel from an old building are going to be transferred to the new building the system installed in the new building will be the same as in the older building because all the personnel are familiar with that system.
This type of system selection is based mainly on which of the following factors?

a) Building owner's considerations
b) Geographical location
c) Building layout
d) Operating costs
e) Maintenance requirements




Answer: A

The funds available for the air conditioning portion of the building refers to which factor of system selection?

The funds available for the air conditioning portion of the building refers to which factor of system selection?

a) Building function
b) Capital cost
c) Building layout
d) Operating costs
e) Maintenance requirements





Answer: B

In a constant air volume system with perimeter heating which of the following elements are fluids in the air handling unit? i) Heating coils ii) Cooling coils iii) An air mixing section iv) Filters v) A humidifier vi) A dehumidifier

In a constant air volume system with perimeter heating which of the following elements are fluids in the air handling unit?
i) Heating coils
ii) Cooling coils
iii) An air mixing section
iv) Filters
v) A humidifier
vi) A dehumidifier

a) i, ii, iii, and iv
b) i, ii, v, and vi
c) ii, iii, iv, and v
d) i, iii, and v
e) iii only






Answer: C

While addressing the building function factors of an HVAC system, a designer considers

While addressing the building function factors of an HVAC system, a designer considers

a. operating costs
b. operation staff's prior experience and familiarity with the HVAC system
c. normal occupancy periods
d. maintenance requirements
e. capital costs





Answer: C

Which of the following components of an air handling system is not likely to be found in a typical constant air volume system when combined with perimeter heat?

Which of the following components of an air handling system is not likely to be found in a typical constant air volume system when combined with perimeter heat?

a. Cooling coils
b. Heating coils
c. An air mixing section
d. Filters
e. A humidifier






Answer: B