LEED Green Associate Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transient occupants?

1. Spend less than 40 hours per week in building

2. Have an FTE value based on hours worked

3. Always contribute to the building's energy use

4. Have fixed FTE values regardless of presence

The correct answer is: Have fixed FTE values regardless of presence

The correct answer is that having fixed FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) values regardless of presence is not a characteristic of transient occupants. Transient occupants refer to individuals who do not consistently occupy a building space for long durations, such as visitors, temporary employees, or part-time workers. Their patterns of use can vary based on their schedule and presence, which is why FTE values for them are often adjusted based on actual hours spent in the building. Having fixed FTE values does not accurately represent the fluctuating nature of transient occupants because it overlooks how their energy contribution and presence can change. This characteristic is important for accurately assessing energy use and occupancy in building performance metrics. The other options describe aspects that are indeed relevant to transient occupants. For instance, they spend less than 40 hours per week in a building, have variable FTE values that depend on their hours worked, and may contribute to energy use, but their contribution can be inconsistent based on their presence in the space.