What is the primary purpose of maintenance in building services engineering?

• To reduce the number of occupants in the building

• To increase the building's market value of a building or structure

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of a building or structure

• To maintain and enhance the efficiency and carbon footprint of a building

Which type of maintenance is carried out on a regular basis?

• Corrective maintenance

• Planned maintenance

• Proactive maintenance

• Reliability-centred maintenance

What does a Computerised Managed Maintenance System (CMMS) help with?

• Designing new buildings

• Automating the record-keeping process for maintenance management

• Managing construction projects

• Creating building regulations

What might trigger the full replacement of a system in building services engineering?

• Annual budget reviews

• A desire to change the building's appearance

• Non-availability of spare parts during maintenance

• Routine inspections

Why is post-occupancy evaluation important?

• To train new building services engineers

• To advertise the building for sale

• To measure variables and establish a baseline for building performance

• To fulfill legal requirements for building maintenance

What type of data does post-occupancy evaluation collect?

• Only qualitative data

• Only quantitative data

• Neither quantitative nor qualitative data

• Both quantitative and qualitative data

What is a disadvantage of occupant consultation questionnaires in POE?

• Does not allow for any data collection

• Is too quick to conduct

• Always provides inaccurate data

• Requires expertise in statistics

What advantage does using workshops/discussions in POE offer?

• Takes minimal management time

• Provides numerical data only

• Eliminates the need for any other form of evaluation

• Automatically generates building maintenance schedules

Why might a full redesign of a replacement system be undertaken?

• To ensure it meets current British Standards and building regulations

• To make the building look more modern

• To reduce the number of employees needed

• To comply with interior design trends

What is a disadvantage of occupant consultation interviews in POE?

• Is limited to collecting data on energy efficiency

• Only collects data on building aesthetics

• Does not allow for personal opinions

• Can be time consuming