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38. An energy audit was conducted at an old 40. Riverland is a rural community with two
office building and a number of faults large rivers but no electricity because of
which result in increased air conditioning its remote location and distance from the
(AC) usage were identified. electricity grid. Riverland’s community
leader writes to a consultancy company
Which of the following are the three asking for ways in which the community
MOST practical recommendations that could use the power from the river.
could be made to reduce AC
consumption. Which of the following is the BEST
recommendation to meet the needs of the
I. Redesign the building to utilize community?
passive cooling.
(A) Install a hydroelectric generator
II. Clean AC vents. in the river to produce energy.
III. Install a solar system for the AC
(B) Install a pump to supply homes
unit. in the community with water
IV. Close windows and doors when from the river.
the AC is ON. (C) Create a dam so the community
V. Install sensors to ensure the AC can build a water park and earn
from tourism.
only runs when the building is
occupied. (D) Install underground pipes from
the rivers to supply farms in the
(A) I , II and IV only community with water.
(B) II, III and V only
(C) II, IV and V only 41. Which of the following is an advantage
(D) III, IV and V only of the integration of artificial and natural
daylight?
39. While auditing the office building, the
property owner complains of high energy (A) Decreased power savings and
bills and ask for a single recommendation reduced pollution
that can result in a reduced monthly
energy bill. (B) Enhanced sustainability and the
psychological benefits for
Which of the following would be the occupants during both day and
MOST suitable recommendation? night
(A) Install solar panels to produce energy (C) Provision of sufficient light for
(B) Install a wind turbine to produce the particular tasks at the
particular time
energy from the wind space
(C) Utilize energy efficient best practices (D) Retention of sustainability
(D) Engage in rain water harvesting and during the day and night
especially for the Caribbean
recycling techniques environment
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