4 Test Issues

Question 1

A new construction retail system is underway. The owner will control 40% of the space, while another stakeholder will control 30%. Which rating system should the project aim for?

Answer 1

LEED BD+C Retail

Question 2

What do you call USGBC’s process for initiating an audit?

Answer 2

Certification challenge Policy

Question 3

During construction, project teams follow what AIQ control measures to reduce the amount of pollutants and negative effect of poor indoor air quality?

Answer 3

Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractor National Association (SMACNA)

Question 4

What does it mean to minimize hardscapes?

Answer 4

To reduce the amount of concrete or paved areas.

Question 5

What other certifications can a project with LEED BD+C certification go for?

Answer 5

1) LEED ID+C

2) LEED O+M

Question 6

What is REACH and what credit category does it apply to?

Answer 6

Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals.

Addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment.

Materials and Resources

Question 7

What is the difference between SRI and SR?

Answer 7

SRI is a measure of the constructed surface’s ability to stay cool in the sun by reflecting solar radiation and reflecting solar heat.

SR is the fraction of solar energy that is reflected by a surface on a scale of 0 to 1. It doesn’t factor in emissions of thermal radiation the way SRI does.

Question 8

A local equivalent code must?

Answer 8

Meet LEED credit intent, be widely used, and accepted by industry experts.

Question 9

What is GreenChill related to?

Answer 9

EPA’s partnership with food retailers to reduce refrigerant emissions

Question 10

Who should specify technical requirements for flooring systems?

Answer 10

The architect specifies the technical requirements of the flooring system and other products and materials included in the project.

Question 11

What are LEED’s 5 categories for uses?

Answer 11

1) Food Retail
2) Community-serving retail
3) Services
4) Civic and Community Facilities
5) Community Anchor Uses

Question 12

What plan would help the project to use green cleaning standards during operations?

Answer 12

Preparation of an Integrated Pest Management plan that is provided to the facility management team. .

Question 13

Noxious weeds can negatively affect which credit category the most?

Answer 13

Noxous weeds will inhibit the growth of local native plants and hurting the “protect and restore habitat” section of the Sustainable Sites category.

Question 14

When calculating recycled content percentage what is cut by 50%?

Answer 14

Pre-consumer content is cut by 50%.

Post-consumer content is kept at 100%.

Question 15

What are the three distinguishing characteristics of USGBC?

Answer 15

1) Committee-based
2) Member-driven
3) Consensus-focused

Question 16

What is the minimum indoor water savings needed to receive LEED certification?

Answer 16

20%

Question 17

Predicted mean vote is related to what Indoor Environmental Quality credit?

Answer 17

Thermal Comfort

Question 18

What does Wtare Sense apply to?

Answer 18

1) Bathroom faucets
2) Weather-based irrigation controllers
3) Soil moisture sensors
4) Drip irrigation
5) Commercial toilets, faucets, laundries, etc.
6) Autoclave water valves

Question 19

What are low impact development strategies?

Answer 19

1) Bioretention facilities
2) Rain gardens
3) Vegetated rooftops
4) Rain barrels
5) Permeable pavements

Question 20

What is the concept behind demand response?

Answer 20

To encourage the reduction of energy use during peak hours to help utility provides optimize their electricity distribution.

Question 21

What is an acceptable certification for hard flooring surfaces and systems?

Answer 21

Greenguard Gold Certification

Question 22

Can a project achieve LEED certification with minimal smoking allowed indoors?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

What type of water is considered treated and reuses?

Answer 23

Reclaimed water

Question 24

What is an acceptable entryway system to reduce pollutants?

Answer 24

The system should be permanent weekly inspected and cleaned, at least 3 meters long in the direction of travel.

Question 25

What is controlability of lighting?

Answer 25

How many occupants can control their lighting fixtures within their space.

Question 26

What are the characteristics of LEED interpretations?

Answer 26

1) Precedent-setting
2) Published Online
3) Subject to consensus based review

Question 27

When is the best time to start commissioning processes?

Answer 27

Pre-design phase

Question 28

What is the most important strategy for emissions reduction of a new building?

Answer 28

Locating the project in a dense area