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Questions 1

Which of the following concepts uses drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants to promote water conservation?

Options:

A.  

Bioswales

B.  

Xeriscaplng

C.  

Monoculture

D.  

Weather-based irrigation

Discussion 0
Questions 2

EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is used for measuring

Options:

A.  

embodied energy

B.  

only ongoing water performance

C.  

only ongoing energy performance

D.  

ongoing energy and water performance

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which of the following statements regarding non-potable water is true?

Options:

A.  

Blackwater can only be used for flush fixtures

B.  

Stormwater runoff can be treated and used in a facility's cooling towers

C.  

Captured rainwater must be treated before it can be used to irrigate landscaping

D.  

can be used for any household purpose as long as it is not consumed

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Which of the following strategies, when designed together, can save energy and improve occupant experience?

Options:

A.  

Daylighting and natural ventilation

B.  

Thermal comfort and water meters

C.  

Energy metering and thermal comfort

D.  

Ventilation and carbon monoxide monitoring

Discussion 0
Questions 5

According to a study completed by the Heschong Mahone Group, which of the following Indoor Environmental Quality strategies can improve student test scores in schools by 7%-18%?

Options:

A.  

Installing ergonomic furniture

B.  

Putting plants in the classroom

C.  

Providing increased dayliqhting

D.  

Using thermal comfort controls

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Which of the following narratives explains the relationship between prerequisites and credits for purposes of LEED certification?

Options:

A.  

Not all credit categories have a prerequisite

B.  

Prerequisites are mandatory and credits are optional

C.  

Prerequisites are mandatory if credits are pursued in the specific category

D.  

Credits are assigned the same base points and prerequisites are weighted

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Light colored paving and cool roofs are terms referring to materials with

Options:

A.  

lower emissivity and lower albedo

B.  

lower emissivity and higher albedo

C.  

higher emissivity and lower albedo

D.  

higher emissivity and higher albedo

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Which of the following team members should participate in the initial evaluation to determine which level of LEED certification to target?

Options:

A.  

Owner

B.  

Zoning Official

C.  

Project Safety Officer

D.  

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) Certification Reviewer

Discussion 0
Questions 9

The cost of Commissioning (Cx) Is often repaid with

Options:

A.  

advanced energy metering

B.  

renewable power management

C.  

recovered energy performance

D.  

enhanced refrigerant management

Discussion 0
Questions 10

The range of points required to maintain Gold level of LEED certification is

Options:

A.  

40-49

B.  

50-59

C.  

50-69

D.  

60-79

Discussion 0
Questions 11

Which of the following is an appropriate way to use non-potable water in a building?

Options:

A.  

Using captured stormwater for showering

B.  

Using wastewater from a sink for dishwashing

C.  

Flushing a toilet with wastewater from bathroom sinks

D.  

Incorporating air conditioner process water for washing clothes

Discussion 0
Questions 12

At what phase should the charrette take place?

Options:

A.  

Post commissioning

B.  

During the design process

C.  

At the Beginning of the project

D.  

During the construction process

Discussion 0
Questions 13

The use of native plant species, captured rainwater and evapotranspiration controllers are all strategies that contribute to

Options:

A.  

process water reduction

B.  

stormwater runoff control

C.  

outdoor water use reduction

D.  

reducing graywater demand

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Which of the following is a component of the Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resource Cycles impact category?

Options:

A.  

Move to Cyclical, Non-Depleting Material Cycles

B.  

Protect Human Health Globally and Across the Built Environment Life Cycle

C.  

Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles

D.  

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction from the Embodied Energy of Materials

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Which of the following approaches refers to the identification and quantification of environmental effects throughout the life of the materials and products used in a project as well as the project itself?

Options:

A.  

Commissioning

B.  

Integrative process

C.  

Life-cycle costing (LCC)

D.  

Life-cycle assessment (LCA)

Discussion 0
Questions 16

A company is considering investing in green power for its operations facilities, but is reluctant because of the high capital investment, maintenance costs and slow initial financial returns. Which of the following is a practical strategy to help the company overcome these obstacles?

Options:

A.  

Relocate the company to a region that is better suited for harnessing renewable energy

B.  

Divert the company's research and development funds to investment in large scale hydroelectric power

C.  

Host an on-site renewable energy generation system and agree to buy the power without owning the equipment

D.  

Hire employees to staff a new operations department in preparation for the maintenance needs of the new renewable energy equipment

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Which of the following reflects a scorecard rule for LEED Credit Point Allocation?

Options:

A.  

Maximum of 100 base points

B.  

Minimum of seven points per credit category

C.  

Maximum of 55 credits within each rating system

D.  

Minimum of five prerequisites within each rating system

Discussion 0
Questions 18

What does the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) administer?

Options:

A.  

LEED Green Associate exams

B.  

LEED rating systems development

C.  

LEED Credentialing Programs related to Green Building practice

D.  

LEED Project Certification through third-party certification bodies accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which of the following is a design and planning strategy for reducing energy demand?

Options:

A.  

Maximize thermal bridging

B.  

Size the building appropriately

C.  

Increase outdoor air ventilation

D.  

Extend equipment warranty periods

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Which of the following is a strategy for preventing light pollution?

Options:

A.  

Install up-lighting

B.  

Install shielded fixtures

C.  

Install high performance windows

D.  

Use dark paving materials to diminish light distribution

Discussion 0
Questions 21

The maximum number of credits that can be achieved under Energy and Atmosphere category for Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovation is

Options:

A.  

30

B.  

31

C.  

33

D.  

35

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Which of the following Is a measure of energy use intensity?

Options:

A.  

Daylighting and views

B.  

Energy consumed per unit of floor space

C.  

Systems with ENERGY STAR" requirements

D.  

The amount of electricity a wind turbine can produce

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which is an example of regenerative design?

Options:

A.  

Passive house energy building

B.  

A building with a recycling program

C.  

A project that uses sustainable materials

D.  

A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Lighting controls are typically installed in buildings in order to

Options:

A.  

provide a uniform light level across every space in a building

B.  

prevent building occupants from making changes to the light levels

C.  

improve occupant comfort and save energy throughout the building

D.  

filter glare produced by overhead fixtures and prevent ultraviolet radiation from reaching building occupants

Discussion 0
Questions 25

Which of the following contribute to the triple bottom line?

Options:

A.  

Global security

B.  

Social responsibility

C.  

Project balance sheet

D.  

Green metrics and verification

Discussion 0
Questions 26

Where could a project be located to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?

Options:

A.  

Almost anywhere

B.  

Where utilities are deregulated

C.  

Only with cooperating local utilities or power markets

D.  

Near hydroelectric dams, wind farms or other sources of renewable energy

Discussion 0
Questions 27

A wood product that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is guaranteed to be

Options:

A.  

grown in a tropical forest

B.  

harvested from a well-managed source

C.  

packaged with environmentally friendly materials

D.  

purchased from a LEED AP

Discussion 0
Questions 28

A new project is being built adjacent to a park with a 1/8 mi. (0.20 km) trail leading to an urban business district, which includes several retail shops and restaurants. This project qualifies for Location and Transportation Credits by

Options:

A.  

maintaining open space

B.  

reducing heat island effect

C.  

providing pedestrian access

D.  

encouraging physical activity

Discussion 0
Questions 29

Which strategy can be used to reduce the amount of construction waste?

Options:

A.  

Encourage recycling

B.  

Specify regional materials

C.  

Increase the use of recycled content

D.  

Institute an off-site composting program

Discussion 0
Questions 30

For benchmarking purposes, a baseline building performance is evaluated (by means of energy simul-ation model), as defined in

Options:

A.  

ASHRAE 55-2010

B.  

ASHRAE 52.2-2007

C.  

ASHRAE 62 1-2010

D.  

ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Appendix G

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Which of the following strategies are used to address Transportation in Operation and Maintenance under the Location and Transportation LEED Category?

Options:

A.  

Use xeriscaping

B.  

Offer financial incentives

C.  

Minimize impervious areas

D.  

Size the building appropriately

Discussion 0
Questions 32

According to the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category, which of the following is considered an unoccupied space?

Options:

A.  

Mechanical and electrical rooms

B.  

Restroom

C.  

School classroom

D.  

Corridor

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Which of the following power sources are considered green power?

Options:

A.  

Natural gas

B.  

Biomass

C.  

Nu clear

D.  

Clean coal

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which of the following is the most important phase of the integrative process?

Options:

A.  

Design Phase

B.  

Operation Phase

C.  

Discovery Phase

D.  

Construction Phase

Discussion 0
Questions 35

What is pre-consumer recycled content?

Options:

A.  

Virgin material that is not utilized in production

B.  

Waste material that is generated from factories

C.  

Waste material that is generated by households or by commercial use

D.  

Waste material that is diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process

Discussion 0
Questions 36

The maximum points a new construction platinum LEED for Neighborhood Development certification level can earn are

Options:

A.  

8

B.  

10

C.  

12

D.  

16

Discussion 0
Questions 37

Which of the fallowing projects is eligible for LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance; Existing Buildings?

Options:

A.  

A two-story LEED certified apartment building

B.  

A park adjacent to a LEED certified building

C.  

An existing single-family home that is LEED certified

D.  

An existing LEED certified building located on a college campus

Discussion 0
Questions 38

What is the current standard LEED uses to determine the baseline for indoor water savings?

Options:

A.  

Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992. 2005

B.  

ANSI 17024

C.  

The local standard in which the project is located

D.  

The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Which type of site Is appropriate for development of LEED projects?

Options:

A.  

Floodplain

B.  

Greenfield

C.  

Brownfield

D.  

Undeveloped

Discussion 0
Questions 40

Good site design benefits a project in which of the following ways?

Options:

A.  

Makes occupants comfortable by providing green spaces

B.  

Supports access to diverse land uses, sustainable food and services

C.  

Provides access to public transportation and employment opportunities

D.  

Protects endangered species and maximizes development of previously undeveloped areas

Discussion 0
Questions 41

Which of the following strategies encourages a building's users to use alternative transportation?

Options:

A.  

Locate building in a rural area

B.  

Provide bicycle storage and shower facilities

C.  

Locate building near restaurants and theaters

D.  

Provide preferred parking for business owners

Discussion 0
Questions 42

A site that has been graded is commonly defined as

Options:

A.  

a greenfield

B.  

a brownfield

C.  

previously developed

D.  

previously undeveloped

Discussion 0
Questions 43

Energy and Atmosphere Credit encompasses

Options:

A.  

site selection, site design and environmental concerns

B.  

integrative process, building loads and EQ

C.  

building loads, energy performance management and EQ

D.  

building loads, energy performance management and environmental concerns

Discussion 0
Questions 44

What organization reviews and provides final LEED certification report to projects?

Options:

A.  

U.S. Green Building Council

B.  

Green Building Initiative (GBI)

C.  

Green Business Certification Inc.

D.  

ASHRAE

Discussion 0
Questions 45

Building and material reuse contribute to the sustainability goals of a project by

Options:

A.  

reducing the use Of raw materials

B.  

saving time during the material selection phase

C.  

lowering the overall construction budget ot the project

D.  

utilizing waste-to-energy as an alternative to fossil fuel extraction

Discussion 0
Questions 46

What is process water?

Options:

A.  

Blackwater used for irrigation purposes

B.  

Water used for industrial processes and building systems, such as cooling towers and chillers

C.  

Domestic waste water composed 0t wash water from kitchens and bathrooms

D.  

Spent or used water from a home, community, farm or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter

Discussion 0
Questions 47

When a developer builds a new shopping center in a rural area, one externality might be

Options:

A.  

an increase in profits for the developer

B.  

an increase in traffic on adjacent roads

C.  

an increase in installation of rooftop solar

D.  

an increase in the fees for customer parking

Discussion 0
Questions 48

When considering strategies for reducing indoor water use, which plumbing fixture would be excluded?

Options:

A.  

Urinal

B.  

Drip irrigation

C.  

Showerhead

D.  

Kitchen faucet

Discussion 0
Questions 49

An office without transit access can substantially reduce its transportation impact if

Options:

A.  

ample parking spaces are provided

B.  

the office is located at a major intersection

C.  

workers are able to walk from the office to basic services

D.  

green power is purchased to offset projected automobile travel

Discussion 0
Questions 50

During the pre-design phase of a three-story office building, the project team determines that the anticipated energy use of the proposed building will exceed the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). What strategy should the project team consider in order to lower the building's energy use?

Options:

A.  

Increase the square footage of the building

B.  

Maximize daylighting opportunities with properly sized and oriented windows

C.  

Use valid survey protocols to assess occupants' satisfaction with the indoor environment

D.  

Monitor and verity performance to ensure that building systems are functioning as designed

Discussion 0
Questions 51

Minimum acoustic performance is a prerequisite requirement that applies to

Options:

A.  

LEED for Schools

B.  

LEED for Hospitality

C.  

LEED for Healthcare

D.  

LEED for New Constructions and Major Renovations

Discussion 0
Questions 52

In order to maintain the LEED Green Associate credential, you must earn which of the following continuing education credits?

Options:

A.  

15 hours per year with six hours being LEED specific

B.  

15 hours every two years with three hours being LEED specific

C.  

30 hours per year with three hours being LEED specific

D.  

30 hours every two years with six hours being LEED specific

Discussion 0
Questions 53

An owner is looking to update the interior materials of the office while promoting a healthier indoor work environment using LEED strategies. During the materials specification, which of the following strategies can the owner take in order to achieve this goal?

Options:

A.  

Specify salvaged materials

B.  

Specify low-cost materials

C.  

Specify low-emitting materials

D.  

Specify high solar reflectance materials

Discussion 0
Questions 54

Sustainable forestry is the practice of maintaining forest resources to meet the long-term forest product needs of humans while maintaining the

Options:

A.  

cost of the forest products

B.  

quality Of salvaged wood products

C.  

harvesting of the rapidly grown forest

D.  

biodiversity of the forest and landscape

Discussion 0
Questions 55

Which of the following negative impacts on the environment are a result of waste being transported/diverted to landfills?

Options:

A.  

Increased pre-consumer recycled content

B.  

Decreased post-consumer recycled content

C.  

Waste is incinerated and used to generate energy

D.  

Solid waste produces methane and potent greenhouse gas

Discussion 0
Questions 56

When the project team develops the project and building construction budget, which of the following should be incorporated?

Options:

A.  

Green power purchased from the local power company

B.  

Time in the schedule for unique materials and systems

C.  

Contingency allowances for additional research and analysis of options

D.  

The future environmental impact of building maintenance operations

Discussion 0
Questions 57

Which third party certification is recommended to use when specifying sustainable cleaning products?

Options:

A.  

Greenguard"

B.  

Green Seal'™'

C.  

Green Label Plus*

D.  

Design for the Environment

Discussion 0
Questions 58

The goal of regional priority credits is to incentivize project teams to

Options:

A.  

use a LEED AP on the design team

B.  

increase environmental education and advocacy

C.  

achieve credits that address geographical specific environmental issues

D.  

prioritize the needs of certain areas in the country that have more environmental impact needs than others

Discussion 0
Questions 59

Which credit category attempts to reduce light pollution and discourages the development of previously undeveloped land?

Options:

A.  

Regional Priority

B.  

Sustainable Sites

C.  

Energy and Atmosphere

D.  

Location and Transportation

Discussion 0
Questions 60

What is the percentage rule when making a decision on the rating system that is most appropriate to use for a project?

Options:

A.  

30/70 rule

B.  

40/60 rule

C.  

50/50 rule

D.  

60/40 rule

Discussion 0
Questions 61

The most efficient way for building users to rate the heating and air-conditioning and other aspects of work spaces is through

Options:

A.  

an occupant survey

B.  

a meeting with the owner

C.  

a facilities manager survey

D.  

a meeting with the line manager

Discussion 0
Questions 62

To attain the Integrative Process Credit, a project team must identify

Options:

A.  

synergies between systems

B.  

tenant design and construction guidelines

C.  

community outreach strategies

D.  

order of phase completion

Discussion 0
Questions 63

The LEED Project team performs an initial review that indicates 34 credit points can be achieved from the credit categories. How many additional points would result in the project achieving LEED Silver?

Options:

A.  

10 additional points

B.  

15 additional points

C.  

20 additional points

D.  

30 additional points

Discussion 0
Questions 64

A salvaged wood door from another site qualifies under what Materials and Resources sustainable criteria?

Options:

A.  

Certified wood

B.  

Materials reuse

C.  

Bio-based materials

D.  

Waste diversion

Discussion 0
Questions 65

Which of the following strategies help improve daylighting in an office building?

Options:

A.  

Provide individual occupant task lighting

B.  

Work with the project glazing contractor to specify low argon windows

C.  

Locate private offices toward the building core and organize cubicles at the perimeter

D.  

Locate private offices toward the building perimeter and organize cubicles toward the building core

Discussion 0
Questions 66

Which of the following stakeholders are involved in the feedback mechanism?

Options:

A.  

Occupants

B.  

Civil Engineer

C.  

Landscape Architect

D.  

Building Energy Modeler

Discussion 0
Questions 67

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct of 1992), 2005 is a baseline standard for the credit category of

Options:

A.  

Water Efficiency

B.  

Sustainable Sites

C.  

Energy and Atmosphere prerequisite

D.  

Indoor Environmental Quality

Discussion 0
Questions 68

Which of the following options is a source of Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions?

Options:

A.  

On-site landfills

B.  

Business travel

C.  

Purchased electricity

D.  

Employee commuting

Discussion 0
Questions 69

A building manager is comparing the operating cost of the existing boiler to the purchase and operation of a new and more efficient boiler. The building manager discovers that although the upfront cost is significant, purchasing the new boiler would drastically decrease the cost of running and operating the system. This exercise is called

Options:

A.  

life-cycle costing

B.  

value engineering

C.  

integrated design

D.  

life-cycle assessment

Discussion 0
Questions 70

Which of the following plans is implemented after occupancy?

Options:

A.  

Green Cleaning

B.  

Value Engineering

C.  

Fundamental Commissioning (cx)

D.  

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Discussion 0
Questions 71

Which strategy is an example of permanent entryway systems used to reduce dust, dirt and contaminants brought into a facility?

Options:

A.  

Providing sensors at all entrances

B.  

Conducting a thermal comfort survey

C.  

Installing outdoor air monitoring equipment

D.  

Placing grilles, grates or mats at all major entrances

Discussion 0
Questions 72

Which of the following interior items contributes to a comfortable acoustic environment?

Options:

A.  

Soft surfaces

B.  

Wood cabinets

C.  

Hollow metal doors

D.  

Glass cubicle partitions

Discussion 0