CFM Space Planning and Workplace Design

Question 1

Which metric expresses how efficiently a building's gross area is converted to usable tenant space?

Accepted Answer

Net-to-gross ratio

Answer

Rentable-to-usable ratio

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Load factor (add-on factor)

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Space utilization rate

Question 2

In BOMA office measurement standards, what does the 'load factor' represent?

Accepted Answer

The percentage added to usable area to derive rentable area

Answer

The maximum structural load per square foot

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The ratio of occupied to total available workstations

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The HVAC capacity per zone

Question 3

Activity-Based Working (ABW) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Providing a variety of unassigned work settings matched to different task types

Answer

Assigning every employee a dedicated private office

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Requiring employees to work from home three days per week

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Organizing desks in open rows without partitions

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) in workplace planning?

Accepted Answer

To assess how well a completed space meets occupant needs and design intent

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To determine building market value after renovation

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To calculate depreciation for tax purposes

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To survey energy consumption after HVAC replacement

Question 5

Which ADA-mandated minimum clear floor width is required for accessible corridors in US commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

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32 inches

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44 inches

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48 inches

Question 6

A 'hoteling' workplace strategy means:

Accepted Answer

Pre-booking unassigned workstations for specific days

Answer

Providing hotel-style amenities such as concierge and cafeteria

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Converting underused offices into guest suites

Answer

Assigning desks based on seniority