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Questions 1

A project that does not meet a prerequisite in one credit category

Options:

A.  

does not qualify for certification

B.  

forfeits all points in the same credit category

C.  

must tile a CIR

D.  

may substitute a prerequisite from an alternative rating system

Discussion 0
Questions 2

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 3

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 4

What are the values and benefits of building green?

Options:

A.  

It will encourage others to build green

B.  

It will lower the price for green materials

C.  

It will enhance the health of the building occupants

D.  

It is not as expensive to build as conventional design buildings

Discussion 0
Questions 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

The LEED rating system was designed to

Options:

A.  

serve as a floor tor local Green Building codes

B.  

serve as a ceiling for local building codes

C.  

serve as a complement to local building codes

D.  

serve as a model National Green Building code

Discussion 0
Questions 10

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 11

What unit is green power purchased in?

Options:

A.  

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)

B.  

British thermal units (BTUs]

C.  

Dollar amount of the purchase price

D.  

Megawatt-hour per square foot (MWh/sf)

Discussion 0
Questions 12

In addition to the temperature and humidity, what is another factor to consider when implementing thermal comfort strategies?

Options:

A.  

Daylight

B.  

Acoustics

C.  

Air movement

D.  

Green cleaning

Discussion 0
Questions 13

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 14

A project team receives advice from a LEED AP about reducing a building footprint in order to increase the potential area of a botanical garden. Which impact category does this design recommendation support?

Options:

A.  

Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

B.  

Enhance Human Health Globally and Across the Entire Built Environment Life Cycle

C.  

Promote Access to Neighborhood Completeness Resources

D.  

Build a Greener Economy

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Which of the following benefits could result from achieving LEED certification for a building?

Options:

A.  

Preferred public parking

B.  

Increased waste to landfills

C.  

Qualification for tax rebates

D.  

Dedicated public transportation infrastructure

Discussion 0
Questions 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

A building owner has set a goal of reducing water use by 20% for the upcoming year. Which of the following strategies will aid in reducing indoor water demand to achieve the water reduction goal set by the owner?

Options:

A.  

Installing dual-flush toilets

B.  

Collecting rainwater in cisterns

C.  

Installing building-level water meters

D.  

Using potable water for flush functions

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Which of the following tracks the progress of construction waste management on a project?

Options:

A.  

Value of material savings on the project

B.  

Volume of recycled content in materials

C.  

Cost of waste materials recycled

D.  

Weight of waste material diverted

Discussion 0
Questions 22

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 23

A developer has asked the building designer to incorporate a landscape irrigation system using the building's graywater in order to earn LEED points. Which is the most appropriate source of graywater for this use?

Options:

A.  

Urinal

B.  

Toilet

C.  

Janitor sink

D.  

Bathroom sink

Discussion 0
Questions 24

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

Options:

A.  

reduced rainwater runoff

B.  

increased heat island effect

C.  

protection of native plant species

D.  

preserved space for future development

Discussion 0
Questions 25

Which term describes misinformation presented to consumers to portray a product or policy as being more environmentally friendly than it is?

Options:

A.  

Biomimicry

B.  

Greenwashing

C.  

Green infrastructure

D.  

Environmental certification

Discussion 0
Questions 26

in the triple bottom line which of the following capital resources represents the costs and benefits of a project for all the stakeholders?

Options:

A.  

Economic

B.  

Social

C.  

Natural

D.  

Community

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Which of the following water types is suitable for drinking?

Options:

A.  

Graywater

B.  

Greenwater

C.  

Stormwater

D.  

Potable water

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Which of the following results from incorporating sustainable landscape design?

Options:

A.  

Decreased maintenance costs

B.  

Encouraged use of exotic plants

C.  

Restored and regenerated habitat

D.  

Increased use of pesticides and irrigation

Discussion 0
Questions 29

To reduce the use of potable water for irrigation, which of the following factors should be taken into consideration?

Options:

A.  

Minimize pervious areas

B.  

Minimize green roof area

C.  

Maximize use of native species

D.  

Maximize use of pervious pavement

Discussion 0
Questions 30

Which of the following is a benefit of a building owner choosing to install a solar photovoltaic?

Options:

A.  

Lower liabilities

B.  

Heat Island Reduction

C.  

Decreased upfront building cost

D.  

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

Discussion 0
Questions 31

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

Discussion 0
Questions 32

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 33

What is the process that is performed on existing buildings to identify and recognize system improvements that make the building more suitable for current use?

Options:

A.  

Energy modeling

B.  

Retrocommissioning

C.  

Life-cycle assessment

D.  

Fundamental Commissioning (Cx)

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which of the following is an Environmental Concern when referring to Energy and Atmosphere?

Options:

A.  

Ventilation levels

B.  

Occupant comfort

C.  

Resource depletion

D.  

Use of native species

Discussion 0
Questions 35

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

Options:

A.  

Environmental impacts of a building through its life-cycle

B.  

Cost impacts of a building through its life-cycle

C.  

Safety impacts of a material through its life-cycle

D.  

Human impacts of a material through its life-cycle

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Minimizing impervious surfaces, protecting soils, and enhancing native vegetation are all strategies that:

Options:

A.  

Optimize outdoor water use

B.  

Reduce light pollution

C.  

Decrease construction activity pollution

D.  

Improve rainwater management

Discussion 0
Questions 37

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 38

A building owner is considering developing an undeveloped urban site. What characteristic of the location is most relevant to LEED?

Options:

A.  

Access to quality transit

B.  

Proximity to renewable energy array

C.  

Proximity of the site to a landfill

D.  

Location of a local U.S. Green Building council (USGBC) office

Discussion 0
Questions 39

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 40

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 41

Which methodology is used to evaluate and study the economic performance of a building or system over its entire life?

Options:

A.  

Energy costing

B.  

Triple bottom line

C.  

Materials assessment

D.  

Life cycle assessment

Discussion 0
Questions 42

LEED system goals are referred to as

Options:

A.  

prerequisites

B.  

credit categories

C.  

impact categories

D.  

credit outcome weightings

Discussion 0
Questions 43

In which LEED rating category does Built Project fall into?

Options:

A.  

LEED for Operations and Maintenance

B.  

LEED for Interior Design and Construction

C.  

LEED for Building Design and Construction

D.  

LEED for Neighborhood Development

Discussion 0
Questions 44

In addition to the temperature and air movement, what is another factor to consider when implementing Thermal Comfort strategies?

Options:

A.  

Humidity

B.  

Methane off-gassing

C.  

Carbon dioxide concentrations

D.  

Combustion processes from vehicles

Discussion 0
Questions 45

What design processes are emphasized with Green buildings?

Options:

A.  

Integrative

B.  

Tiered

C.  

Linear

D.  

Multistage

Discussion 0
Questions 46

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 47

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

Options:

A.  

preventive maintenance

B.  

using a leverage point to alter behavior

C.  

targeting regional priority credit

D.  

projecting greenhouse gas emission

Discussion 0
Questions 48

Which type of water should be considered an alternative water source?

Options:

A.  

Rainwater

B.  

Dirty water

C.  

Blackwater

D.  

Potable water

Discussion 0
Questions 49

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 50

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 51

In which of the following common building applications are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) found?

Options:

A.  

Fire hydrants

B.  

Roof-top vents

C.  

Insulation agents

D.  

Centrifugal chillers

Discussion 0
Questions 52

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

Options:

A.  

To reduce COâ‚‚ levels

B.  

To increase thermal comfort

C.  

To increase spread of daylight

D.  

To reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) levels

Discussion 0
Questions 53

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 54

LEED Online can be used

Options:

A.  

to register for the LEED AP exam

B.  

by the public to look at projects used for case studies

C.  

to purchase reference guides

D.  

to monitor the entire project certification process

Discussion 0
Questions 55

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 56

What do the credits in the Materials and Resources category focus on?

Options:

A.  

Reducing the quantity of materials used on a project

B.  

Selecting materials that are more energy efficient than traditional building materials

C.  

Minimizing the embodied impacts associated With the entire life-cycle of building materials

D.  

Helping project teams select materials that have the most environmental benefits at the least cost

Discussion 0
Questions 57

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 58

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 59

To meet requirements under the LEED Energy and Atmosphere category the project team needs to evaluate the performance of a commercial office building system relative to a baseline equivalent to minimal compliance with an applicable energy code What is the baseline standard to make this evaluation?

Options:

A.  

ASHRAE 90 1-2010

B.  

ASHRAF 6?

C.  

ENERGY STAR'

D.  

SMACNA

Discussion 0
Questions 60

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 61

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

Options:

A.  

Greenguard"

B.  

Green Seal'â„¢'

C.  

Green Label Plus*

D.  

Design for the Environment

Discussion 0
Questions 62

Which strategy will help build consensus for a project's sustainability goals?

Options:

A.  

Hosting a charrette

B.  

Survey building occupants

C.  

Circulating a project scorecard

D.  

Including LEED language in project specifications

Discussion 0
Questions 63

An annual survey is given to the building occupants in which they are asked to rate their comfort level with regards to the heating and air-conditioning, acoustics, air quality, lighting levels and cleanliness. Which building staff member is best equipped to evaluate the responses and develop a corrective action plan to address problems and improve occupants' comfort?

Options:

A.  

LEED AP

B.  

Leasing Agent

C.  

Facilities Manager

D.  

Commissioning (Cx) Agent

Discussion 0
Questions 64

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

Discussion 0
Questions 65

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 66

According to systems thinking, climate change is an example of which of the following feedback loops?

Options:

A.  

Stable

B.  

Isolated

C.  

Positive

D.  

Balancing

Discussion 0
Questions 67

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 68

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 69

Which is a Demand Response strategy?

Options:

A.  

The Commissioning process

B.  

Community Planning

C.  

Tiered demand electricity pricing

D.  

Energy load analysis

Discussion 0
Questions 70

Which of the following is a type of quality transit in LEED?

Options:

A.  

Taxi

B.  

Bicycle

C.  

Motorcycle

D.  

Single passenger car

Discussion 0
Questions 71

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 72

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 73

What is the minimum gross floor area required for a Building Design and Construction (BD+C) project to be eligible for certification?

Options:

A.  

250 ft2 (23 m2)

B.  

500 ft2 (46 m2)

C.  

750 ft2 (70 m2)

D.  

1000 tt2 (93 m2)

Discussion 0
Questions 74

Which factor increases the heat island effect on a project site?

Options:

A.  

High albedo

B.  

Light-colored surfaces

C.  

Paved surfaces

D.  

High solar reflectivity index

Discussion 0
Questions 75

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 76

Which of the following is an appropriate usage of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) terminology for a LEED project?

Options:

A.  

LEED certified building

B.  

LEED's certified building

C.  

LEED Accredited Building

D.  

LEED Registered, Gold Building

Discussion 0
Questions 77

An architect found a source for reclaimed wood doors from a recently demolished building 600 mi. (966 km) away from the project site. Towards which of the following sustainable criteria can the doors be used?

Options:

A.  

Certified Wood

B.  

Materials Reuse

C.  

Recycled Content

D.  

Local Materials

Discussion 0
Questions 78

Acoustic Performance falls under which credit category?

Options:

A.  

Sustainable Sites

B.  

Energy and Atmosphere

C.  

Materials and Resources

D.  

Indoor Environmental Quality

Discussion 0
Questions 79

Which of the following falls under the Energy and Atmosphere credit category?

Options:

A.  

Interior Lighting

B.  

Heat Island Reduction

C.  

Cooling Tower Water Use

D.  

Enhanced Refrigerant Management

Discussion 0
Questions 80

The main goal of energy efficiency is to

Options:

A.  

accomplish the same amount of work with less energy expended

B.  

offset fossil fuel usage, thereby lessening the amount of CO2

C.  

eliminate the use of CFCs entirely and use other more ozone-friendly refrigerants

D.  

increase the demand response capability of the building

Discussion 0
Questions 81

If a project has achieved 53 points and six of eight prerequisites, for what level of certification does the project qualify?

Options:

A.  

None

B.  

Gold

C.  

Silver

D.  

Certified

Discussion 0
Questions 82

Which is an example of a low-cost Water Efficiency strategy?

Options:

A.  

Install new flush valves or flow restrictors

B.  

Install subsurface cisterns to collect stormwater

C.  

Use only compostable toilets throughout the facility

D.  

Incorporate an on-site blackwater treatment system

Discussion 0
Questions 83

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

Options:

A.  

Blackwater

B.  

Potable water

C.  

Rainwater

D.  

Clean water

Discussion 0
Questions 84

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 85

All LEED rating systems include:

Options:

A.  

90 base points, plus four Innovation points and six Regional Priority points for a total of 100 points

B.  

110 base points, plus five Innovation points and two Regional Priority points for a total of 117 points

C.  

100 base points, plus six Innovation points and four Regional Priority points for a total of 110 points

D.  

110 base points, plus six Innovation points and four Regional Priority points for a total of 120 points

Discussion 0
Questions 86

The installation of impervious surfaces, such as asphalt and concrete, results in

Options:

A.  

increased percolation and infiltration of water

B.  

reduced outdoor water use

C.  

reduced heat island effect

D.  

increased water runoff

Discussion 0
Questions 87

How is an exemplary performance point earned if the credit is available for exemplary performance per the Reference Guide?

Options:

A.  

Submit a Project CIR

B.  

Increase performance by 25%

C.  

Verify that precedent has been established

D.  

Meet the indicated incremental performance threshold

Discussion 0
Questions 88

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 89

Which of the following is a strategy for reducing indoor water use?

Options:

A.  

Install submeters

B.  

use graywater for hand washing

C.  

Reuse Salvaged plumbing fixtures

D.  

Install a time-sensitive drip irrigation system

Discussion 0
Questions 90

A nine-story residential building includes 60% of the gross floor area within the project scope, Which rating system is the most appropriate for the LEED certification of this project?

Options:

A.  

LEED AP Building Design and Construction: Multifamily Midrise

B.  

LEED AP Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell Development

C.  

LEED AP Building Design and Construction. Homes and Multifamily Low-rise

D.  

LEED AP Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovation

Discussion 0
Questions 91

Which label or certification indicates reduced water consumption for appliances?

Options:

A.  

ASHRAE 90.1

B.  

GREENGUARD

C.  

ISO 14001:2015

D.  

ENERGY STAR

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Questions 92

Which of the following demonstrates life-cycle approach to development or design?

Options:

A.  

Purchasing and demolishing a 100-year-old apartment building to build a new. energy-efficient building

B.  

Renovating an existing building using recycled and salvaged building materials

C.  

Locating a new building in a dense district with a diversity of uses and plentiful transit routes

D.  

Designing a building envelope with the most advanced technology to maximize insulation values, regardless of what materials are used

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Questions 93

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

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Questions 94

The project team for a new office building would like to achieve Materials and Resources Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management Which strategy contributes to achieving this goal?

Options:

A.  

Providing an on-site location for all waste to be sorted

B.  

Purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

C.  

Providing an off-site location for all waste and construction debris

D.  

Providing a centralized location in the building for recycling office products

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Questions 95

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

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Questions 96

The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that

Options:

A.  

are used in certifying a LEED Platinum Project

B.  

contribute to developmental density and Sustainable Sites

C.  

are included in the LEED for Buildings Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings rating system

D.  

most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits

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Questions 97

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.  

Calculator

B.  

Carbon offsets

C.  

Demand response

D.  

Renewable energy

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Questions 98

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

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Questions 99

Tracking of the total building's baseline energy consumption is an example of

Options:

A.  

green metering

B.  

site evaluation data

C.  

energy savings records

D.  

building-level energy metering

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Questions 100

ASHRAE 189.1 is an alternative compliance path to what building code?

Options:

A.  

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

B.  

International Green Construction Code (IGCC)

C.  

ASHRAE 90.1

D.  

California's Title 24

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Questions 101

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

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Questions 102

The interior of a hotel is under renovation. The project designer would like to incorporate adaptive reuse. Which of the following strategies would accomplish this goal?

Options:

A.  

Relocate to a used building

B.  

Reuse the current wood floors as wall panels

C.  

Use reconditioned office equipment

D.  

Convert the rooms into residential apartments

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Questions 103

Which of the following is a prerequisite in LEED v4 Water Efficiency category?

Options:

A.  

Rainwater Management

B.  

Cooling Tower Water Use

C.  

Building-Level Water Metering

D.  

Building-Level Energy Metering

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Questions 104

Which of the following must a waste reduction, reuse and recycling program collect and measure?

Options:

A.  

Excavated soil and land-clearing debris

B.  

Hazardous materials leaving the building

C.  

Recycled content 0t purchased office supplies

D.  

Waste diverted through recycling and reuse

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Questions 105

Which Is a component of a construction waste management plan?

Options:

A.  

List of materials to be diverted from disposal

B.  

Projected cost savings from diverting waste

C.  

Quantity of waste generated from excavated soil

D.  

Distance of the recycling facility from the project site

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Questions 106

A project has 16 employees working for four hours per day, 20 employees working six hours per day, and 10 employees working eight hours per day. What is the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupancy of the project?

Options:

A.  

28

B.  

33

C.  

33

D.  

46

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Questions 107

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

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Questions 108

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

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