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Questions 1

Which of the following is an effective way to identify occupant comfort issues in a space based on LEED best practices?

Options:

A.  

Install energy meters in the building

B.  

Discuss potential issues with building owner

C.  

Conduct an occupant comfort survey with all building occupants

D.  

Wait for occupants to alert facilities management team of issues

Discussion 0
Questions 2

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

Options:

A.  

Floodplain

B.  

Greenfield

C.  

Brownfield

D.  

Undeveloped

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which of the following is the reason Regional Priority credits are awarded?

Options:

A.  

To help meet economic goals

B.  

To encourage exemplary performance

C.  

To address local environmental issues

D.  

To promote innovation in building design

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Relating to water efficiency in LEED. gallons per minute or liters per minute refers to the amount of

Options:

A.  

stormwater runoff

B.  

captured rainwater

C.  

water used by flow fixtures

D.  

water used by flush fixtures

Discussion 0
Questions 5

During which stage of the conventional building process are each disciplined practitioner on project teams involved?

Options:

A.  

Discovery phase

B.  

post occupancy phase

C.  

End of project discovery phase

D.  

As required during design process

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Which of the following is a strategy that a design team should consider In order to decrease the Impact of a new construction project?

Options:

A.  

Maximize views of the existing wetland

B.  

Select native plants to provide habitat for local fauna

C.  

Locate the project in an existing office park with ample parking

D.  

Increase the project's footprint to maximize roof space for a solar array

Discussion 0
Questions 7

When should the Commissioning Authority (CxA) be brought onto the project team?

Options:

A.  

At the end of Design Development (DD)

B.  

Early in the Schematic Design (SD) phase

C.  

Once Construction Administration (CA) begins

D.  

Early in the Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)

Discussion 0
Questions 8

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 9

Which of the following project characteristics demonstrate smart growth principles?

Options:

A.  

The project is built on a former chemical landfill site

B.  

The project consists of a sprawling new housing complex 5 mi. (8 km) from the nearest city

C.  

The project consists of two adult care facilities, three senior center facilities and one nursing home

D.  

The project protects open space and farmland by building housing and offering transportation choices near jobs, shops and schools

Discussion 0
Questions 10

Which of the following components comprise the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category?

Options:

A.  

Energy, site, water reduction

B.  

Light, sound, occupant experience

C.  

Community connectivity, tobacco smoke control, green cleaning

D.  

Recycled content, low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions materials, non point source pollution

Discussion 0
Questions 11

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 12

A project team has three principal participants with LEED AP credentials. One is an energy modeler, one is a civil engineer and the third one is a general contractor. Under which category can their credentials contribute a point?

Options:

A.  

Innovation

B.  

Commissioning (Cx)

C.  

Sustainable Sites

D.  

Energy and Atmosphere

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Which of the following credit categories does not have a prerequisite?

Options:

A.  

Water Efficiency

B.  

Materials and Resources

C.  

Location and Transportation

D.  

Indoor Environmental Quality

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Which of the following products would meet the Green Seal standards?

Options:

A.  

Desks and cabinets

B.  

Carpet and carpet pads

C.  

Windows and window frames

D.  

Custodial products and materials

Discussion 0
Questions 15

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 16

Which of the following is a minimum program requirement for the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System?

Options:

A.  

Comply with minimum project size

B.  

Include temporary structures in floor area calculations

C.  

Define a site boundary for the sole purpose of complying with credits

D.  

Comply with the best practices of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Discussion 0
Questions 17

In which LEED rating category does a Built Project fall into?

Options:

A.  

LEED for Building Design and Construction

B.  

LEED for Interior Design and Construction

C.  

LEED for Operations and Maintenance

D.  

LEED for Neighborhood Development

Discussion 0
Questions 18

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 19

Which of the following processes should a project team use to establish synergy among systems and components?

Options:

A.  

Comprehensive

B.  

Interactive

C.  

Integrative

D.  

Systematic

Discussion 0
Questions 20

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) created which of the following?

Options:

A.  

LEED Operations and Maintenance exam

B.  

LEED Rating System

C.  

LEED Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)

D.  

LEED User

Discussion 0
Questions 21

The LEED Pilot credit library plays an important role in the continuous evolution of LEED by

Options:

A.  

developing new credits for U.S. projects only

B.  

achieving the next threshold for exemplary performance

C.  

limiting the number of times that a credit category appears in the rating system

D.  

providing U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with feedback on achievability of proposed credits

Discussion 0
Questions 22

The result of proper design and operation of buildings and neighborhoods is an increase in energy

Options:

A.  

supply

B.  

demand

C.  

efficiency

D.  

consumption

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which of the following promote the thermal comfort of occupants?

Options:

A.  

Adjustable blinds and light shelves

B.  

High cubicle partitions and large window-to-wall ratios

C.  

Adjustable temperature with ventilation control

D.  

Dimmable lighting and daylighting

Discussion 0
Questions 24

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 25

Which organization designed the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) measurement scale that rates the effectiveness of air filters?

Options:

A.  

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

B.  

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

C.  

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

D.  

ASHRAE

Discussion 0
Questions 26

LEED stands for

Options:

A.  

Leadership in Eco and Energy Design

B.  

Leadership in Efficiency and Energy Design

C.  

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

D.  

Leadership in Environmental and Efficiency Design

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Which of the following is an important reason for reducing the use of potable water in buildings?

Options:

A.  

Limits the amount of energy required for water treatment and pumping

B.  

Improves the health and safety of building occupants

C.  

Prevents flooding in low-lying areas

D.  

Reduces the impact of waste on the storm water system

Discussion 0
Questions 28

If a project incorporates daylighting, in which category should the project team seek points for implementing this strategy?

Options:

A.  

Energy and Atmosphere

B.  

Innovation

C.  

Indoor Environmental Quality

D.  

Sustainable Sites

Discussion 0
Questions 29

Which industry benchmarking tool is used for measuring ongoing energy performance?

Options:

A.  

Bright Power's EnergyScoreCard

B.  

U.S. Department of Energy's EnerCop

C.  

EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

D.  

U.S. Department of Energy's EnergyIQ

Discussion 0
Questions 30

Which of the following is a strategy that can help projects meet on site sustainability goals during construction?

Options:

A.  

Update the LEED checklist

B.  

Perform a value engineering exercise

C.  

Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates

D.  

Implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Strategically locating functional and decorative hardscape on a project site may reduce the amount of on-site

Options:

A.  

waste area

B.  

sensitive area

C.  

pervious area

D.  

impervious area

Discussion 0
Questions 32

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 33

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 34

The Increase in air temperature in a developed area resulting from the dark surfaces of roadways, parking lots, and tarred rooftops is known as

Options:

A.  

emissivity

B.  

global warming

C.  

greenhouse gas

D.  

heat island effect

Discussion 0
Questions 35

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 36

What is the maximum number of occupiable stories for a project to be considered LEED Building Design and Construction Homes and Multifamily Low-rise?

Options:

A.  

Two

B.  

Three

C.  

Four

D.  

Five

Discussion 0
Questions 37

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 38

The intent of the location valuation factor is to incentivize the purchase of products that

Options:

A.  

reduce transportation emissions

B.  

support the local economy and workers

C.  

emit no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

D.  

comply With responsible extraction regulations

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Which construction pollution can be reduced by prevention activities?

Options:

A.  

Infiltration

B.  

Blackwater creation

C.  

Airborne dust generation

D.  

High-reflectance materials

Discussion 0
Questions 40

In a new building, which of the following is an effective way to confirm a building’s performance compared with performance goals, design specifications, and the Owner’s Project Requirements?

Options:

A.  

Provide staff training

B.  

Perform Commissioning (Cx) activities

C.  

Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

D.  

Establish design and energy goals

Discussion 0
Questions 41

Which of the following processes is conducted prior to building occupancy and removes indoor airbome contaminants by thoroughly exhausting old air and replacing it with fresh outdoor air?

Options:

A.  

Bake-out

B.  

Flush-out

C.  

Air ejection

D.  

Hot box analysis

Discussion 0
Questions 42

Which of the following best helps a project team determine access to quality transit?

Options:

A.  

Access to parking

B.  

The surrounding density

C.  

The availability and frequency of public transportation

D.  

The quantity of functional entries in a building

Discussion 0
Questions 43

Which of the following approaches refers to the identification and quantification of environmental effects throughout the life of the materials andproducts 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 44

As of 1996, the Montreal Protocol banned the production of what chemical compound known to have ozone-depleting potential?

Options:

A.  

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs]

B.  

Hvdrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

C.  

Hvdrofluorocarbons Phaseout Management Plan (HPMP)

D.  

Hvdrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Discussion 0
Questions 45

The LEED credit weightings. in regard to the most important environmental impacts and human benefits, are based on impact categories defined and established by the

Options:

A.  

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

B.  

U.S. Federal Government and Department of Energy (DOE)

C.  

Sheet Metal-and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)

D.  

American Society Of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Discussion 0
Questions 46

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 47

Which of the following Is a strategy for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?

Options:

A.  

Cover duct work with plastic

B.  

Store absorptive-finish materials directly on slab

C.  

Collect construction debris in the mechanical room

D.  

Run permanently installed HVAC with final filtration media

Discussion 0
Questions 48

Which of the following is a cause of surface water degradation?

Options:

A.  

Rainwater harvesting

B.  

Expansion of pervious surfaces

C.  

Expansion of impervious surfaces

D.  

Expansion of outdoor filtration systems

Discussion 0
Questions 49

Which of the following three phases comprise the Integrative Process?

Options:

A.  

Discovery, design and construction

B.  

Design, construction and feedback

C.  

Discovery, implementation and feedback

D.  

Study, execution and operation

Discussion 0
Questions 50

The project team wants to use low-flow toilet fixtures and integrate non-potable water strategies for the building interior. Which category does this strategy fall under?

Options:

A.  

Innovation

B.  

Water Efficiency

C.  

Sustainable Sites

D.  

Optimized Process Water Use

Discussion 0
Questions 51

What is the first step in the LEED certification process?

Options:

A.  

Select the rating system

B.  

Submit documentation

C.  

Hold a charrette

D.  

Develop design documents

Discussion 0
Questions 52

Providing building occupants with real-time energy information is an example of:

Options:

A.  

Using a leverage point to alter behavior

B.  

Conducting preventive maintenance

C.  

Targeting regional priority credit

D.  

Projecting greenhouse gas emission

Discussion 0
Questions 53

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 54

The purpose of a life-cycle assessment in LEED is to evaluate the potential

Options:

A.  

cost impacts Of a building through its life-cycle

B.  

safety impacts of a material through its life-cycle

C.  

human impacts 0t a material through its lite-cycle

D.  

environmental impacts of a building through its life-cycle

Discussion 0
Questions 55

Which of the following Is a source of green power?

Options:

A.  

Clean coal

B.  

Wind turbine

C.  

Nuclear fission

D.  

Natural gas captured by hydraulic fracturing

Discussion 0
Questions 56

The general contractor for a project located in a dense urban area attempts to gain a credit in Materials and Resources. Which of the following is considered a local material?

Options:

A.  

Quarry tile that is extracted 370 mi (595 km) away and manufactured in a city 1.600 mi (2 575 km) away

B.  

Stone that is harvested and processed 80 mi (128.7 km) from the project site and purchased 75 mi. (121 km) away

C.  

Vinyl flooring manufactured 500 mi (805 km) away but is sold at a warehouse 2 mi (3.2 km) from the project site

D.  

Bamboo flooring that is harvested 2.350 mi. (3 782 km) away and manufactured 200 mi. (322 km) away from the project site

Discussion 0
Questions 57

Which formula is used for calculation of the percentage of restoration area?

Options:

A.  

Percentage of restoration area = (Disturbed area I Restoration site area) x 100

B.  

Percentage of restoration area = (Restoration area / Total previously disturbed site area) x 100

C.  

Percentage of restoration area = (Restoration area / Total proposed restoration site area) x 100

D.  

Percentage of restoration area = (Restoration area / Total previously undisturbed site area) x 100

Discussion 0
Questions 58

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 59

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 60

What is the scope of the LEED impact category component Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts?

Options:

A.  

Building occupants during use and demolition phase of the building cycle, within the project boundary

B.  

Occupants and construction crew during construction or renovation phase of the building cycle, within the project boundary

C.  

Design and construction crew during the construction phase, within the project boundary and excluding its immediate surroundings

D.  

Building occupants and design and construction crew during the construction phase and use phase ol the building cycle, within the project boundary and its immediate surroundings

Discussion 0
Questions 61

What purpose does a LEED impact category serve?

Options:

A.  

Describes the issues that LEED projects are not meant to address

B.  

Determines the number of potential technical pathways accepted by LEED for each credit

C.  

Determines the number of points needed in each category to achieve a certain certification level

D.  

Helps project teams understand LEED system goals and determine what a LEED project should accomplish

Discussion 0
Questions 62

Which of the following may be awarded to a Green Building professional who "distinguishes professional leadership, contribution to the standards of practice and body of knowledge and continual improvement in the field"?

Options:

A.  

LEED Fellow

B.  

LEED Green Associate

C.  

LEED for Homes Green Rater

D.  

LEED AP

Discussion 0
Questions 63

Which of the following factors contributes to improved general health of building occupants and construction workers?

Options:

A.  

High VOC building materials

B.  

Post-occupancy flush outs

C.  

Application of construction management practices

D.  

Low ventilation rates

Discussion 0
Questions 64

What rating system should a project use if 55% of the project's gross floor area is appropriate to certify under LEED BD+C and 45% is appropriate under LEED O+M?

Options:

A.  

LEED Building Design and Construction

B.  

LEED Operations and Maintenance

C.  

LEED Green Associate must decide which rating system is most applicable

D.  

Project team must decide which rating system is most applicable

Discussion 0
Questions 65

By specifying the installation of occupancy sensors for the building's lighting system, what pair of LEED credit categories would be affected?

Options:

A.  

Innovation and Water Efficiency

B.  

Integrative Process and Sustainable Sites

C.  

Location and Transportation and Materials and Resources

D.  

Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy and Atmosphere

Discussion 0
Questions 66

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 67

A site with minimal hardscape that has a large permeable surface results in:

Options:

A.  

Reduced rainwater runoff

B.  

Preserved space for future development

C.  

Increased heat island effect

D.  

Protection of native plant species

Discussion 0
Questions 68

Which of the following projects exemplifies the principles behind life-cycle impact reduction and materials conservation?

Options:

A.  

A single-story office building in a corporate complex

B.  

A farm transformed into a retail mall located near a highway interchange

C.  

A suburban housing development

D.  

A densely constructed community with mixed-use ground floor services

Discussion 0
Questions 69

Which action promotes pedestrian access to a project site?

Options:

A.  

Placing a low speed limit in the parking lot around the building

B.  

Providing shuttle access between the project site and a local transit center

C.  

Designating parking spaces closest to the building for exclusive use by carpooling vehicles

D.  

Utilizing an existing community nature path connecting the building to surrounding buildings

Discussion 0
Questions 70

A firm has been hired to renovate an existing office building and wants to increase the number of points the project receives for Location and Transportation credits. What strategy might the firm recommend?

Options:

A.  

Shade the large open parking area with a solar-paneled canopy

B.  

Include subsidies for carpools

C.  

Replace traditional paving on the parking lot with pervious surfacing

D.  

Reduce the building's footprint on the site

Discussion 0
Questions 71

Lighting controls are typically installed in buildings in order to:

Options:

A.  

Prevent building managers from making changes to the light levels

B.  

Improve occupant comfort and save energy throughout the building

C.  

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

D.  

Provide a uniform light level across every space in a building

Discussion 0
Questions 72

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 73

What standard addresses Indoor Environmental Quality?

Options:

A.  

ASHRAE 90.1

B.  

ASHRAE 62.1

C.  

Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct of 1992)

D.  

The Montreal Protocol

Discussion 0
Questions 74

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 75

Which component directly reduces a building's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions?

Options:

A.  

High-efficiency HVAC

B.  

Double-glazed windows

C.  

Building Commissioning (Cx)

D.  

Native plant landscaping

Discussion 0
Questions 76

Integrated Project Planning and Design is a prerequisite for which type of buildings?

Options:

A.  

Retail

B.  

Schools

C.  

Healthcare

D.  

Data Centers

Discussion 0
Questions 77

Which of the following standard organizations support requirements for the Minimum Energy Performance Prerequisite and the Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Prerequisite?

Options:

A.  

SMACNA

B.  

International Code Council

C.  

ASHRAE

D.  

ENERGY STAR

Discussion 0
Questions 78

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) negatively impact which of the following entities?

Options:

A.  

Quality of daylight

B.  

Quality of indoor air

C.  

Durability of a product

D.  

Ability to recycle a product

Discussion 0
Questions 79

The cradle-to-cradle approach to sustainable materials evaluates

Options:

A.  

building materials from extraction to reuse

B.  

building materials from extraction to disposal

C.  

building materials from installation to disposal

D.  

building materials from installation to recycling

Discussion 0
Questions 80

In the context of a LEED project, the charrette is a

Options:

A.  

set of preliminary design specifications submitted by project team members

B.  

forum at which the final schematic of the project is presented to the community

C.  

procedure through which experts are selected to participate on the project team

D.  

meeting of stakeholders, project team members and others to establish project objectives

Discussion 0
Questions 81

What do team members enhance by collaboration during the integrative process?

Options:

A.  

Project duration

B.  

Life-cycle costs

C.  

Construction costs

D.  

Efficiency and effectiveness of systems

Discussion 0
Questions 82

What is the primary purpose of using low-emitting partitions in office buildings?

Options:

A.  

To reduce CO₂ levels

B.  

To increase thermal comfort

C.  

To increase spread of daylight

D.  

To reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) levels

Discussion 0
Questions 83

Which of the following facilitates the recharging of aquifers?

Options:

A.  

Asphalt road

B.  

Pervious paving

C.  

Impervious paving

D.  

Concrete parking lot

Discussion 0
Questions 84

A new tenant in an existing office building is pursuing LEED certification. The tenant would like to encourage alternative transportation methods. Which of the following items can be used to satisfy this request and achieve LEED Location and Transportation Credit?

Options:

A.  

Provide underground parking

B.  

Designate preferred parking for motorcycles

C.  

Develop on a brownfield site after remediation

D.  

Develop an alternative commuting incentive program

Discussion 0
Questions 85

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 86

At which stage should the coordination of building and site systems be addressed to maximize the impact of integrative process?

Options:

A.  

Predesign

B.  

Detailed Design

C.  

Post Occupancy

D.  

Schematic Design

Discussion 0
Questions 87

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 88

What element of design can be used to take advantage of natural ventilation, solar energy and daylight?

Options:

A.  

Cool roof

B.  

Facade treatment

C.  

Building orientation

D.  

LOW visible transmittance glazing

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Questions 89

What is considered as the receptacle load?

Options:

A.  

The electrical current drawn by regulated and non-regulated receptacles

B.  

The electrical current drawn by the individual receptacle connected to a standby battery

C.  

The electrical current Which is non-regulated and has major impact on the load 0t the overall network

D.  

The electrical current drawn by all equipment that is connected to the electrical system via a wall outlet

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Questions 90

Which of the following represents a unit of carbon dioxide equivalent that is reduced, avoided, or sequestered to compensate for emissions occurring elsewhere?

Options:

A.  

Green power

B.  

Demand response

C.  

Carbon offsets

D.  

Renewable energy

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Questions 91

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

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Questions 92

By which phase should you establish the energy performance targets?

Options:

A.  

Schematic Design

B.  

Contract Administration

C.  

Construction Documents

D.  

Programming

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Questions 93

Which strategy promotes sustainable purchasing during construction?

Options:

A.  

Specify green electronic equipment

B.  

Develop a construction purchasing policy

C.  

Reduce regional materials expense by 10%

D.  

Implement an erosion and sedimentation plan

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Questions 94

Disposal of solid waste generated from building construction and operations has a substantial effect on which greenhouse gas emission?

Options:

A.  

Methane produced from landfill decay

B.  

Hydrochloric acid produced from incineration

C.  

Carbon monoxide produced from incineration

D.  

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced from landfill decay

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Questions 95

When considering water conservation and water efficient landscaping, which type of water would be most useful for landscape irrigation?

Options:

A.  

Rainwater

B.  

Blackwater

C.  

Clean water

D.  

potable water

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Questions 96

Which of the following third-party verification strategy contributes to environmentally preferable products?

Options:

A.  

ASHRAE 90.1

B.  

California's Title 24

C.  

Green Buying Council

D.  

Forest Stewardship Council

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Questions 97

Unless mitigated, resource consumption over the life of a conventional building

Options:

A.  

remains steady

B.  

gradually decreases the total emissions footprint

C.  

incrementally increases the total emissions footprint

D.  

fluctuates between increasing and decreasing the total emissions footprint

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Questions 98

A retail store is pursuing LEED for Interior Design and Construction certification. Which of the following strategies should be conducted first?

Options:

A.  

Perform a life-cycle analysis

B.  

Create an energy budget analysis

C.  

Conduct a charrette with the project team

D.  

Perform an energy model according to ASHRAE 90.1

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Questions 99

Acoustic Performance falls under which credit category?

Options:

A.  

Sustainable Sites

B.  

Energy and Atmosphere

C.  

Materials and Resources

D.  

Indoor Environmental Quality

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Questions 100

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

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Questions 101

A project team is pursuing LEED certification for an existing commercial office building to certify ongoing sustainability performance. Which LEED rating system should be used for this project?

Options:

A.  

LEED for Neighborhood Development

B.  

LEED for Building Design and Construction

C.  

LEED for Interior Design and Construction

D.  

LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance

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