1. What are the primary building utility systems?

a) HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical

b) HVAC, Lighting, Security
c) Plumbing, Electrical, Waste
d) Lighting, Security, Grid
Answer: a) HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical

2. Which utility system is responsible for heating and cooling a building?

a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Lighting
Answer: a) HVAC

3. What utility system provides water supply and waste management in a building?
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Security
Answer: b) Plumbing

4. Which utility system is responsible for providing power and lighting in a building?
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Waste
Answer: c) Electrical

5. What type of utility system is typically centralized in a building?

a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Decentralized
Answer: a) HVAC

6. What utility system manages the distribution of power through a grid?

a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Lighting
Answer: c) Electrical

7. What is the main purpose of a Building Management System (BMS)?

a) Control and monitor utilities
b) Design building structures
c) Maintain security systems
d) Manage construction projects
Answer: a) Control and monitor utilities

8. Which utility system is responsible for controlling lighting in a building?

a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Lighting
Answer: c) Electrical

9. What utility system is essential for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment?

a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Security
Answer: a) HVAC

10. What is the primary function of a plumbing system in a building?

a) Heating
b) Cooling
c) Water supply and waste management
d) Lighting
Answer: c) Water supply and waste management

11. What type of utility system is typically decentralized in a building?

a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Decentralized
Answer: b) Plumbing

12. Which utility system is responsible for maintaining a building's security?

a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Security
Answer: d) Security

13. What utility system is crucial for maintaining a building's structural integrity?
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Foundation
Answer: d) Foundation

14. Which utility system can be made more energy-efficient through the use of sensors?
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Lighting
Answer: a) HVAC

15. What is the primary goal of energy-efficient strategies in building utilities?

a) Reduce costs
b) Increase energy consumption
c) Decrease efficiency
d) Ignore energy conservation
Answer: a) Reduce costs

16. What type of energy source has a minimal impact on the environment?
a) Fossil fuels
b) Nuclear
c) Renewable
d) Biomass
Answer: c) Renewable

17. What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources in building utilities?
a) High costs
b) Limited availability
c) Reduce reliance on non-renewable sources
d) Increase pollution
Answer: c) Reduce reliance on non-renewable sources

18. Which utility system can benefit from replacing old equipment with more efficient models?
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Lighting
Answer: a) HVAC

19. What utility system is essential for maintaining a building's structural integrity and safety?
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Foundation
Answer: d) Foundation
20. Which utility system requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance?
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electrical
d) Lighting
Answer: a) HVAC