23 July 2014

Wrap Up and Mini Mock Examination

BEAM Pro Training and Examination

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Mr HK Li BES, MArch(Manitoba); MBA(Toronto)

HKIA; AHKIArb; FHKIVM

Registered Architect, Authorized Person

Value Management Facilitator (List A)

BEAM Pro

Member of Professional Development Committee, BEAM Society Limited

BEAM Pro are green building professionals

trained by BEAM Society Limited

and accredited by Hong Kong Green Building Council.

BEAM Professionals (BEAM Pro)

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Welcome to be

BEAM Assessor

A Selection Panel will assess each application. Qualified applicants will be subject to training, professional assessment & interview.

BEAM Assessor

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The “Green Building Faculty” (GB Faculty) supports the initiatives of green building and sustainable

environment of the HKGBC and its Green Labelling Committee (GLC),

Industry Standards and Research Committee (ISRC), Communications and Membership Committee (CMC),

as well as Technical Review Committee (TRC) and

Professional Development Committee (PDC) of the BEAM Society (BSL).

Green Building Faculty

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Technical Review Committee (TRC)

The Technical Review Committee (TRC) conducts all matters related to the BEAM rating tools to specific

building assessments, including:

•manage the development and •upgrade BEAM rating tools,

•manage a team of BEAM Expert Panels, •monitor the quality of assessments.

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Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Expert Panel

Site Aspects

Expert Panel

Energy Use

Expert Panel

Innovations

and Additions

Expert Panel

Materials

Aspects

Expert Panel

Water Use

Expert Panel

Indoor

Environmental

Quality

Vice Chairperson

Chairperson

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Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Functions: A. Technical and certification •assign assessors to BEAM Plus project assessments •Endorse Provisional and Final assessments for issuing of certificates by HKGBC •Process credit interpretations •Establish rulings to exceptional cases •Undertake the First Appeal B. Assessor Practices •Monitor and maintain the quality of the assessments by the assessors •Review the performance of assessors C. Development •Collect information and rulings for future development of BEAM Plus •Update the current BEAM Plus and develop new versions

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BEAM Pro Training

Candidates will receive the updated training materials by email in about one

week after the training.

Training Materials 8

BEAM Pro Examination

Hong Kong Examinations & Assessment Authority (HKEAA)

Room 505, 17 Tseuk Luk Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Venue 9

BEAM Pro Examination

05 / 10 / 15 / 16 / 17 Sept 2014

Dates 10

BEAM Pro Examination

09:00-11:00 12:00-14:00 15:00-17:00

Time Slots/ Day 11

Test the understanding of green building principles

& the assessment system under BEAM Plus Version 1.2 and

BEAM Plus Interiors Version 1.0

Scope 12

BEAM Pro Examination

Open Book

A set of BEAM Plus NB & EB Version 1.2 and BEAM Plus Interiors Version 1.0

will be provided.

Memorizing the credit points, etc. is NOT required.

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BEAM Pro Examination

Format

Computer-based, randomly generated 100 multiple choice questions

in English, to be answered within 2 hours

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BEAM Pro Examination

Result

Passing mark: 75% Pass / Failure notification immediately after exam. Official result in about 4 weeks time after exam.

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BEAM Pro Examination

Result 16

BEAM Pro Examination

https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/BeamProRegistrationForm.aspx

Registration

Candidates passing the Exam Make formal registration

On HKGBC website www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/BeamProRegistrationForm.aspx

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BEAM Pro Examination

Re-take

Take note of announcement of next exam date by BEAM

Retake period – ONE YEAR from the 1st

Examination date

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BEAM Pro Examination

Appeal

Only Appeal to Exam Process & Procedure is accepted

e.g. delay in admission time, computer glitch, unclear exam instructions

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BEAM Pro Examination

Appeal

A fee of $500 (non-refundable) BSL will review the case and get back to the Applicants within 20 working days

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BEAM Pro Examination

CPD

For details, please visit BEAM Society website:

http://www.beamsociety.org.hk/en_cpd_1.php

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CPD & Practice 15 hours per year

Mock Exam

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Which of the following is the building environmental assessment tool recognized by the Hong Kong Green Building Council for certifying existing buildings? A.BEAM for Existing Buildings B.BEAM Plus C.BREEAM for EB D.LEED AP

BEAM Pro Mock Exam

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Which of the following is the building environmental assessment tool recognized by the Hong Kong Green Building Council for certifying existing buildings? A.BEAM for Existing Buildings B.BEAM Plus C.BREEAM for EB D.LEED AP

BEAM Pro Mock Exam

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A retrofit of public housing estate is assessed under BEAM Plus for EB and awarded a Platinum Certificate in 2013. When will the certificate expire? A. 2013 B. 2015 C. 2018 D. 2020

BEAM Pro Mock Exam

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A retrofit of public housing estate is assessed under BEAM Plus for EB and awarded a Platinum Certificate in 2013. When will the certificate expire? A. 2013 B. 2015 C. 2018 D. 2020

BEAM Pro Mock Exam

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What amount of construction & demolition waste reduction will qualify for an additional credit under BEAM Plus NB Innovations and Additions? A. 20% B. 40% C. 50% D. 90%

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

03/22

What amount of construction & demolition waste reduction will qualify for an additional credit under BEAM Plus NB Innovations and Additions? A. 20% B. 40% C. 50% D. 90%

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

03/22

Under BEAM Plus NB SA P1, what is the prerequisite for minimum planting area for a three-hectare hostel site with canteen, car parks and activity rooms? A. Not applicable B. 10% C. 20% D. 30%

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

04/22

Under BEAM Plus NB SA P1, what is the prerequisite for minimum planting area for a three-hectare hostel site with canteen, car parks and activity rooms? A. Not applicable B. 10% C. 20% D. 30%

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

04/22

How many months of training record of operation & maintenance for responsible staff are required in order to obtain a credit under BEAM Plus EB SA 8 Staff and Resources? A. 3 B. 9 C. 12 D. 36

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

05/22

How many months of training record of operation & maintenance for responsible staff are required in order to obtain a credit under BEAM Plus EB SA 8 Staff and Resources? A. 3 B. 9 C. 12 D. 36

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

05/22

Which of the following could earn exactly 3 credits under BEAM Plus NB EU 6 Renewable Energy Systems for a building with an annual energy consumption 100,000 kWh and 1,000 m2 building footprint? A.Wind turbines which generate 1,000 kWh monthly B.Solar air conditioning system reducing 25,000 kWh every year C.Geothermal system energy saving equivalent to 300 m2 of PV D.PV covering 550 m2 of roof space plus solar thermal system energy saving equivalent to 50 m2 of PV

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

06/22

Which of the following could earn exactly 3 credits under BEAM Plus NB EU 6 Renewable Energy Systems for a building with an annual energy consumption 100,000 kWh and 1,000 m2 building footprint? A.Wind turbines which generate 1,000 kWh monthly B.Solar air conditioning system reducing 25,000 kWh every year C.Geothermal system energy saving equivalent to 300 m2 of PV D.PV covering 550 m2 of roof space plus solar thermal system energy saving equivalent to 50 m2 of PV

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

06/22

What is the default occupancy density for an existing building when the number of occupants is not known under BEAM Plus EB Water Use? A. 6 m2/person B. 9 m2/person C. 12 m2/person D. 15 m2/person

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

07/22

What is the default occupancy density for an existing building when the number of occupants is not known under BEAM Plus EB Water Use? A. 6 m2/person B. 9 m2/person C. 12 m2/person D. 15 m2/person

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

07/22

How can a project, which was registered previously under BEAM 4/04 (but not yet completed the certification process), be switched to BEAM Plus? A.Not possible B.Can process both versions simultaneously C.Only if the applicant terminates the project registration of BEAM 4/04 and re-registers the project under BEAM Plus D.None of the above

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

08/22

BEAM Pro Mock Exam

How can a project, which was registered previously under BEAM 4/04 (but not yet completed the certification process), be switched to BEAM Plus? A.Not possible B.Can process both versions simultaneously C.Only if the applicant terminates the project registration of BEAM 4/04 and re-registers the project under BEAM Plus D.None of the above

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08/22

(i) The assessment will be undertaken by the assessor anonymously. (ii) The assessor will visit the site to verify certain criteria and conditions. (iii)The applicant must submit all necessary evidence such as documents

or photographic records to demonstrate compliance with relevant criteria to the satisfaction of the assessor.

A. (i) & (ii) only B. (ii) & (iii) only C. (i) & (iii) only D. None of the above

A project will be assessed under BEAM Plus EB. Which of the following statements are correct:

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

09/22

(i) The assessment will be undertaken by the assessor anonymously. (ii) The assessor will visit the site to verify certain criteria and conditions. (iii)The applicant must submit all necessary evidence such as documents

or photographic records to demonstrate compliance with relevant criteria to the satisfaction of the assessor.

A. (i) & (ii) only B. (ii) & (iii) only C. (i) & (iii) only D. None of the above

A project will be assessed under BEAM Plus EB. Which of the following statements are correct:

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

09/22

Which of the following are defined as non-occupied areas under BEAM Plus NB IEQ 16 Interior Lighting in Normally Occupied Area? A. Janitorial rooms B. Hallways C. Stairwells D. Restrooms

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

10/22

Which of the following are defined as non-occupied spaces under BEAM Plus NB IEQ 16 Interior Lighting in Normally Occupied Area? A.Janitorial rooms B.Hallways C.Stairwells D.Restrooms

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

10/22

Under BEAM Plus NB SA 5 Ecological Impact, which of the following is encouraged in building development? A. Brownfield site B. Greenfield site C. Reclaimed site D. Arable site

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

11/22

Under BEAM Plus NB SA 5 Ecological Impact, which of the following is encouraged in building development? A. Brownfield site B. Greenfield site C. Reclaimed site D. Arable site

BEAM Pro Mock Exam

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Which of the following should be included in the Environmental Guidelines for Tenants? A. Vertical daylight factor on building facades B. List of neighbourhood amenities C. Hazardous waste management D. No. of trees removed during construction

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

12/22

Which of the following should be included in the Environmental Guidelines for Tenants? A. Vertical daylight factor on building facades B. List of neighbourhood amenities C. Hazardous waste management D. No. of trees removed during construction

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

12/22

An existing school in Wan Chai would like to apply for BEAM Plus Certification. Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for attaining credit under BEAM Plus EU5 Renewable Energy System? A. Install building integrated photovoltaic panels B. Provide solar hot water systems C. Consider wind turbine installation on the roof D. Construct green roof

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

13/22

An existing school in Wan Chai would like to apply for BEAM Plus Certification. Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for attaining credit under BEAM Plus EU5 Renewable Energy System? A. Install building integrated photovoltaic panels B. Provide solar hot water systems C. Consider wind turbine installation on the roof D. Construct green roof

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

13/22

What percentage level of compliance of applicable security measures and facilities for a building is required under BEAM Plus NB IEQ 1? A. 65% B. 70% C. 75% D. 80%

BEAM Pro Mock Exam

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What percentage level of compliance of applicable security measures and facilities for a building is required under BEAM Plus NB IEQ 1? A. 65% B. 70% C. 75% D. 80%

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

14/22

The GFA concession for new developments will require BEAM Plus certification issued by HKGBC. What is the minimum rating requirement by BD? A. Gold B. Silver C. Bronze D. None of the above

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

15/22

The GFA concession for new developments will require BEAM Plus certification issued by HKGBC. What is the minimum rating requirement by BD? A. Gold B. Silver C. Bronze D. None of the above

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

15/22

Which of the following statement is correct of having two BEAM Professionals in one BEAM Plus NB submission? A.This is one of the mandatory requirements according to the BEAM Plus Certification Procedures Manual. B.The assessment period reviewed by BEAM Assessor will be reduced by half. C.Two bonus credits in IA are achieved. D.One credit in IA is achieved.

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

16/22

Which of the following statement is correct of having two BEAM Professionals in one BEAM Plus NB submission? A.This is one of the mandatory requirements according to the BEAM Plus Certification Procedures Manual. B.The assessment period reviewed by BEAM Assessor will be reduced by half. C.Two bonus credits in IA are achieved. D.One credit in IA is achieved.

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

16/22

Which of the following standards is NOT relevant to BEAM Plus NB IEQ 9 Increased Ventilation? A.ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 B.ASHRAE Standard 111 C.ASHRAE Standard 140 D.ASTM E741

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

17/22

Which of the following standards is NOT relevant to BEAM Plus NB IEQ 9 Increased Ventilation? A.ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 B.ASHRAE Standard 111 C.ASHRAE Standard 140 D.ASTM E741

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

17/22

How many credit(s) will be awarded for an existing building which is completely refurbished with all its non-structural partitions demolished and re-installed with new ones for a flexible office layout? A.0 B.1 C.2 D.3

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

18/22

How many credit(s) will be awarded for an existing building which is completely refurbished with all its non-structural partitions demolished and re-installed with new ones for a flexible office layout? A.0 B.1 C.2 D.3

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

18/22

A project will include a tennis court for residents only. A public swimming pool and shaded seating area are within 500m walking distance of the project site. Other services within 500m walking distance of the site include: (i) restaurant A (ii) restaurant B (iii) Automated Teller Machine (iv) a medical clinic (v) pharmacy (vi) a convenience store (vii) post office (viii) school (ix) laundry (x) place of worship. How many credit(s) will the project achieve for BEAM Plus NB SA 3 Neighbourhood Amenities? A.0 B.1 C.2 D.3

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

19/22

A project will include a tennis court for residents only. A public swimming pool and shaded seating area are within 500m walking distance of the project site. Other services within 500m walking distance of the site include: (i) restaurant A (ii) restaurant B (iii) Automated Teller Machine (iv) a medical clinic (v) pharmacy (vi) a convenience store (vii) post office (viii) school (ix) laundry (x) place of worship. How many credit(s) will the project achieve for BEAM Plus NB SA 3 Neighbourhood Amenities? A.0 B.1 C.2 D.3

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

19/22

BEAM Plus Interiors applies to which one of the following types of uses - A. An open carpark B. Revitalisation of an entire industrial building C. Offices, hotels and schools D. The lift lobby of a commercial building

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

20/22

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

20/22

BEAM Plus Interiors applies to which one of the following types of uses - A. An open carpark B. Revitalisation of an entire industrial building C. Offices, hotels and schools D. The lift lobby of a commercial building

BEAM Plus Interiors, under Green Building Attributes (GBA)1, if the building had been certified with Gold grade, the number of credits that can be achieved would be – A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

21/22

BEAM Plus Interiors, under Green Building Attributes (GBA)1, if the building had been certified with Gold grade, the number of credits that can be achieved would be –

BEAM Interiors, under Materials Aspects (MA) 2, if 75% of prior condition walls, glazing, doors, ceiling and flooring are re-used, the number of credits that can be achieved would be - A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

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BEAM Pro Mock Exam

22/22

BEAM Interiors, under Materials Aspects (MA) 2, if 75% of prior condition walls, glazing, doors, ceiling and flooring are re-used, the number of credits that can be achieved would be - A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

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