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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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BEAM Pro Mock Exam
21/22
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
22/22
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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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