Figure 5.2 - Elements of a Building Control System
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What does EMS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what systems help manage energy.
Name one function of building control systems.
💡 Hint: What do these systems do to keep the building efficient?
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does BMS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think broader than just monitoring.
True or False: Energy Management Systems only manage energy consumption and do not influence security.
💡 Hint: Consider what EMS primarily deals with.
1 more question available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Create a detailed comparison chart of EMS, BAS, and BMS, highlighting their functions, integration, and potential benefits.
💡 Hint: Identify what distinguishes each system.
Analyze a case study of a smart building that successfully integrated building control systems. Discuss the improvements made in energy efficiency and security.
💡 Hint: Look for quantifiable results in energy savings or enhanced safety.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.