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Questions 1

In the commercial LEED Rating System, which point range will achieve the Certified level of certification?

Options:

A.  

30-39 points

B.  

40-49 points

C.  

50-59 points

D.  

60-69 points

Discussion 0
Questions 2

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 3

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 4

Which location for a new building will have the greatest impact on lowering greenhouse gas emissions?

Options:

A.  

An economic development district

B.  

A brownfield location

C.  

A previously developed site

D.  

An urban center instead of the suburbs

Discussion 0
Questions 5

A project plans to build a campus of buildings. Which of the following strategies should the project team consider to reduce energy demand?

Options:

A.  

Purchase carbon offsets

B.  

Design buildings to shade each other

C.  

Enroll in a demand response program

D.  

Select HVAC equipment without refrigerants

Discussion 0
Questions 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Which LEED adaptation includes the ability to reduce point thresholds for LEED certification levels based on building size?

Options:

A.  

LEED Interior Design and Construction: Retail

B.  

LEED Neighborhood Development: Built Project

C.  

LEED Building Design and Construction: Homes

D.  

LEED Building Design and Construction: Schools

Discussion 0
Questions 11

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 12

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 13

Which of the following principles is a part of the integrated process?

Options:

A.  

Cradle-to-cradle

B.  

Systems thinking

C.  

Project scheduling

D.  

Building information modeling

Discussion 0
Questions 14

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 15

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 16

Utilizing recycled materials achieves the green building objective of

Options:

A.  

minimizing the need for landfills

B.  

promoting the use of virgin materials and resources

C.  

encouraging environmentally responsible forest management

D.  

increasing demand for products extracted and manufactured within the region

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Which of the following strategies is considered an approach to land management that mimics natural systems and manages rainwater as close to the source as possible?

Options:

A.  

Xeriscaping

B.  

Passive Design

C.  

Evapotranspiration

D.  

Low-Impact Development

Discussion 0
Questions 18

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

Discussion 0
Questions 19

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 20

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 21

During which stage of a project is implementation of the Integrative Process most effective in improving performance?

Options:

A.  

Operation

B.  

Early de sign

C.  

Construction

D.  

Construction document

Discussion 0
Questions 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

One of the requirements for the Sustainable Sites Credit. Rainwater Management is that projects must

Options:

A.  

maximize open space within the LEED project Boundary

B.  

calculate the total rainwater runoff for 75th percentile rainfall events

C.  

use Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development techniques within the LEED project boundary

D.  

use a combination of both structural and non-structural measures to manage a 90th percentile rainfall event

Discussion 0
Questions 26

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 27

What green building objective does utilizing high efficiency water fixtures achieve?

Options:

A.  

Preventing stormwater pollution

B.  

Conserving the Earth's potable water supply

C.  

Providing adequate watering for indigenous plants

D.  

Utilizing more unused graywater for flushing water closets

Discussion 0
Questions 28

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 29

Which of the following practices ensures that building systems are designed efficiently, installed appropriately and operate as intended?

Options:

A.  

Positive feedback loop

B.  

Negative feedback loop

C.  

Building commissioning

D.  

Building retrocommissioning

Discussion 0
Questions 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

LEED certification steps generally proceed in which of the following order?

Options:

A.  

Project Registration, Application Preparation, Submission, Application Review, Certification

B.  

Application Preparation, Application Review, Project Registration, Submission, Certification

C.  

Select LEED rating system, Submission, Application Review, Project Registration, Certification

D.  

Application Preparation, Project Registration, Application Review, Submission, Certification

Discussion 0
Questions 34

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

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which of the following methods provides maximum water efficiency for a building irrigation system?

Options:

A.  

Drip irrigation system

B.  

Flow irrigation system

C.  

Overhead spray sprinklers

D.  

Revolving circular sprinklers

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Which of the following scenarios would potentially help a project earn the most LEED points?

Options:

A.  

Renovate an abandoned shopping mall in a low-density area outside the city

B.  

Build an office and apartment building near an interstate highway and an existing shopping mall

C.  

Renovate a large building in a diverse, walkable business district and central transit connectivity

D.  

Build a low-density project on a greenfield site outside the city in order to mitigate environmental impact

Discussion 0
Questions 37

Which of the following benefits pertain to purchasing and installing locally sourced. environmentally preferable products?

Options:

A.  

Products contain recycled content

B.  

Products are long lasting and durable

C.  

The environmental harm associated with transportation is reduced

D.  

Factories that support human health and workers' rights are used

Discussion 0
Questions 38

Which of the following plans is implemented after occupancy?

Options:

A.  

Value Engineering

B.  

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

C.  

Green Cleaning

D.  

Fundamental Commissioning (Cx)

Discussion 0
Questions 39

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 40

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 41

During the charrette, the project team is discussing strategies for improving the indoor environmental quality Which strategy will help attain points toward certification?

Options:

A.  

Daylighting

B.  

Night lighting

C.  

Installing indoor plants

D.  

Installing inoperable windows

Discussion 0
Questions 42

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 43

Which of the following is a source of graywater?

Options:

A.  

Toilets

B.  

Urinals

C.  

Sprinklers

D.  

Lavatory faucets

Discussion 0
Questions 44

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 45

According to LEED. which of the following should be considered when locating a site for a project?

Options:

A.  

Political landscape

B.  

Infrastructure context

C.  

Economic stability

D.  

Revenue generating possibilities

Discussion 0
Questions 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

LEED for Neighborhood Development encourages

Options:

A.  

development on federally regulated wetlands

B.  

employment of Fair Trade Certified day laborers

C.  

development within and near existing communities or public transportation infrastructure

D.  

development in rural areas within 1 mi. (1.60 km) of public transportation, and 3/4 mi. (1.20 km) from a school, medical facility, park and shopping center

Discussion 0
Questions 52

Up lo how many maximum points can a project earn under the Regional Priority credit?

Options:

A.  

One

B.  

Two

C.  

Three

D.  

Four

Discussion 0
Questions 53

An office building is located in an area without public transit access. Which of the following strategies should the office use to promote alternative transportation?

Options:

A.  

Offer preferred parking for single-use vehicles

B.  

Develop a carpooling program for building occupants

C.  

Provide additional parking

D.  

Require the local transit authority to add a new route to the site

Discussion 0
Questions 54

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 55

Which impact categories have been identified as most important for a LEED project to accomplish?

Options:

A.  

Increase return on investment, promote human scale development

B.  

Protect biodiversity and ecosystem services, improve business efficiency

C.  

Reduce contribution to climate change, enhance human health and well-being

D.  

Increase return on investment, promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles

Discussion 0
Questions 56

Approximately what percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?

Options:

A.  

3%

B.  

4%

C.  

1%

D.  

2%

Discussion 0
Questions 57

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 58

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 59

In a large site that has a short, intense rainy season and a long, dry season, what component of a collected rainwater irrigation system is most likely to make it cost prohibitive over a conventional system?

Options:

A.  

Irrigation piping systems

B.  

Irrigation control systems

C.  

Rainwater storage cisterns

D.  

Landscaping plant selection

Discussion 0
Questions 60

Which of the following credit categories is affected by increasing the amount of ventilation in an occupied space?

Options:

A.  

Water Efficiency

B.  

Indoor Ventilation and Energy

C.  

Indoor Environmental Quality

D.  

Materials and Resources

Discussion 0
Questions 61

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

Discussion 0
Questions 62

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 63

The amount of landfill-destined waste generated during project construction can be reduced by requiring the general contractor to

Options:

A.  

burn paper and cardboard materials on-site

B.  

use contractor vehicles to disperse waste materials to multiple disposal sites within the project region

C.  

follow requirements for using dimensional construction materials, prefabrication or material efficient framing

D.  

take advantage of municipal waste pick-up to reduce the weight of the project's construction material scraps

Discussion 0
Questions 64

Which of the following actions Is a strategy to reduce construction waste?

Options:

A.  

Perform a waste stream audit

B.  

Use materials with a high recycled content

C.  

Develop a construction waste management policy

D.  

Hire a consultant to sort construction waste off site

Discussion 0
Questions 65

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 66

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 67

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 68

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 69

Which of the following accurately describes Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?

Options:

A.  

CIRs allow project teams to obtain technical guidance for a particular credit in the LEED rating system

B.  

Use of CIRs is limited to LEED projects

C.  

Any approved CIR can be used for any LEED project

D.  

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) company members and LEED registered project team members may approve CIRs

Discussion 0
Questions 70

Which statement is the U.S. Green Building Council vision?

Options:

A.  

A transformed built environment leading to a sustainable future

B.  

Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation

C.  

Meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and improving the lives of millions of citizens through better buildings

D.  

To transform the building and construction sector across three strategic areas - climate action, health and wellbeing and resources and circularity

Discussion 0
Questions 71

Which of the following sites is most appropriate to encourage a walkable street design?

Options:

A.  

A neighborhood that includes a diversity of use

B.  

An area with a decreased building-height-to-street-width ratio

C.  

A development that uses many culs-de-sac in the street design

D.  

A project in an area designed with streets to facilitate increased speed limits

Discussion 0
Questions 72

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 73

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 74

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 75

Designers and builders can construct a green building that uses significantly less water than a conventional building by incorporating which opportunity?

Options:

A.  

Use of potable water

B.  

Native plant landscapes

C.  

Invasive plant landscapes

D.  

Not tracking water metering

Discussion 0
Questions 76

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 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

The intent of waste management in the Materials and Resources credit category is to

Options:

A.  

specify the use of green materials

B.  

promote the use of rapidly renewable resources

C.  

reduce the amount of waste and toxins hauled to landfills

D.  

increase the use of pre-consumer/post-consumer recycled content

Discussion 0
Questions 79

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 80

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 81

Which of the following project types and scopes are addressed by LEED rating systems?

Options:

A.  

LEED Operations & Maintenance: Schools

B.  

LEED Interior Design and Construction: Data Centers

C.  

LEED Building Design and Construction: Existing Buildings

D.  

LEED Neighborhood Development: Warehouses and Distribution

Discussion 0
Questions 82

According to the LEED Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) specifying minimum occupancy rates, a project must serve how many occupants?

Options:

A.  

One or more Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)

B.  

Five FTEs for six months

C.  

50% of occupancy based on code

D.  

At least two FTEs, no later than SIX months after Commissioning (Cx)

Discussion 0
Questions 83

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 84

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 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

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Questions 86

Which of the following standards addresses guidance for sustainable construction in complying with building codes?

Options:

A.  

ASHRAE 72

B.  

ASHRAE 62.1

C.  

ASHRAE 90.1

D.  

ASHRAE 189.1

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Questions 87

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 88

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 89

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 90

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 91

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 92

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 93

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 94

The project area defined by the perimeter of a building plan is referred to as the building's

Options:

A.  

shell

B.  

density

C.  

footprint

D.  

envelope

Discussion 0
Questions 95

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

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Questions 96

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