Flashcards
How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available? (Choose 1)
A. 5
B. 6
C. 3
D. 4
E. 2
A. 5
Is it possible to site for the LEED Green Associate exam and the LEED AP ID+C exam in one day?
A. Yes
B. No
A. Yes
Is LEED project experience needed in order to sit for the LEED Ap O+M exam?
A. Yes
B. No
A. Yes
Where should you go to receive the most up-to-date information on the LEED rating systems? (Choose 1)
A. The GBCI website
B. The ISO website
C. The USGBC website
D. The Prometric website
C. The USGBC Website
Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green building? (choose 1)
A. Conserve natural resources
B. Reduce solid waste
C. Improve air and water quality
D. Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
E. All of the above
E. All of the Above
How much time, on average, do Americans spend indoors?
A. 10 percent
B. 90 percent
C. 65 percent
D. 35 percent
B. 95 %
According to the Department of Energy’s website, space heating is the largest use in the US followed by lighting. True or False?
A. True
Which of the following describes a high-performance building? (choose 1)
A. Conserves water and energy
B. Uses spaces, materials, and resources efficiently
C. Minimizes construction waste
D. Creates a healthy indoor environment
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Rise is individually managed within an IPD (integrated project delivery). True or False?
B. False
When working on a green building project, when is the best time to incorporate an integrative design approach? (choose 1)
A. Schematic design
B. Construction documents
C. Design development
D. Beginning of construction
E. Substantial completion
A. Schematic Design
Life-cycle assessments (LCAs) are a beneficial tool to determine which of the following? (choose 1)
A. Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
B. Economics of building systems during the life of the building
C. Environmental impacts of materials during construction
D. Social impacts of policies during a fiscal year
E. Maintenance implications, including cost, during the life of the building
A. Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
The project team is looking to conduct a life-cycle cost analysis as a method of evaluating alternative flooring products. Which of the following should they take into consideration as inputs to that analysis? (choose 2)
A. First costs, excluding the cost of installation
B. First costs, including the cost of installation
C. Maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
D. Maintenance, life expectancy, but not life expectancy
B. First costs, including the cost of installation
C. Maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
Which of the following is an unacceptable way to refer to a registered project seeking LEED certification? (choose 1)
A. “Registered with the certification goal of Silver”
B. “Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED certified”
C. “This project is registered under the LEED NC rating system”
D. “As a first step toward LEED Green Building certification, [organization name] has registered this project with the USGBC to achieve LEED certification”
E. “This project is LEED Platinum Registered”
E. “This project is LEED Platinum Registered”
Which of the following is correct? (choose 1)
A. U.S. GBC
B. US GBC
C. U.S.G.B.C.
D. U.S. Green Building Council
E. United States Green Building Council
D. US Green Building Council
Who is responsible for the appeals process? (choose 1)
A. GBCI
B. USGBC
C. Certification bodies
D. None of the above
A. GBCI
Credit interpretation requests (CIRs) provide which of the following? (choose 2)
A. Responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements
B. Determination of whether a particular strategy can be used to satisfy two different credits at once
C. Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite
D. Definitive assurance that a particular method or strategy permitted on a previous project will be applicable to other projects in the future
A. Responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements
C. Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite
Which of the following statements is true in reference to certification bodies? (choose 2)
A. Certification bodies are managed by the USGBC
B. Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021
C. Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered
D. Certification bodies are responsible for the responding to appeals
E. Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams
B. Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021
C. Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered
A project’s LEED certification can expire. True or False?
A. True
Which type of project is best suited for the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system? (choose 1)
A. An existing hotel renovating their HVAC system
B. A ground-up, new construction of a school
C. A tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
D. A renovation project focusing on walls, HVAC, and finishes with a 40,000-square-foot new addition
C. A tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
A developer in Phoenix is seeking LEED Gold for a new lab facility to be built in the spring. They plan on occupying 32 percent of the facility. Which rating system should they register for? (choose 1)
A. LEED for New Construction
B. LEED for Commercial Interiors
C. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
D. LEED Core & Shell
D. LEED Core & Shell
Which categories are specific to the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system and not available in the other rating systems? (choose 2)
A. Sustainable Sites
B. Smart Location and Linkage
C. Innovation in Design
D. Green Infrastructure and Buildings
E. Regional Priority
B. Smart Location and Linkage
D. Green Infrastructure and Buildings
Which rating system addresses the appropriate sizing of a project? (choose 1)
A. LEED for Homes
B. LEED for New Construction
C. LEED for Core & Shell
D. LEED for Neighborhood Development
A. LEED for Homes
Prerequisites are optional, depending on which categories and credits the project is pursuing. True of False?
B. False
A law firm occupying a 50-year-old office building is replacing the mechanical systems to improve energy performance and implementing green procurement and operations policies. Which LEED rating system best applies to this project? (choose 1)
A. LEED CI
B. LEED EBOM
C. LEED CS
D. LEED NC
E. LEED ND
B. LEED EBOM
Which of the the following statements are true in regard to credit weightings? (choose 2)
A. USGBC consulted with NIST and the U.S. EPA’s TRACI tool to determine the credit weightings
B. The LEED rating systems were reorganized, and new credits were introduced to recognize what matters most, such as transportation.
C. All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100-point scale, except for LEED for Homes
D. All credits are worth two points within the LEED NC, but only one point within LEED CS
A. USGBC consulted with NIST and the U.S. EPA’s TRACI tool to determine the credit weightings
C. All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100-point scale, except for LEED for Homes
If a university wishes to build a new administrative building on their campus, they could look for LEED for New Construction or LEED for Schools rating systems and determine which one is more applicable. (choose 1)
A. True, but only if the mechanical systems are on one loop
B. False, administration buildings cannon be certified under NC
C. True, the project team will need to determine which rating system is best suited to the project
D. False, the university would need to look at the LEED for Universities rating systemC.
C. True, the project team will need to determine which rating system is best suited to the project
Which reference guide would you look to for information about the LEED for Schools rating system for a new, ground-up construction project you are working on? (choose 1)
A. Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
B. Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance (GBOM)
C. LEED for Homes Reference Guide
D. Reference Guide for LEED New Development
E. Reference Guide for Green Buildling Design and Construction (BD+C)
E. All of the above
Which of the following statements is true about credit weightings and the carbon overlay? (choose 1)
A. Consideres impact of direct energy use
B. Consideres impact of transportation
C. Consideres impact of embodied emissions of water, solid waste, and materials
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Incorporating green building strategies, such as high-efficiency mechanical systems, on-site photovoltaic systems, and an indoor water wall to help with the indoor air quality implications? (choose 2)
A. Increased life-cycle costs
B. Increased first cost
C. Reduced construction costs
D. Increased soft costs
E. Reduced soft costs
A. Increased life-cycle costs
B. Increased first cost
If a project plans on earning Silver certification under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system, which point range would they aim for? (choose 1)
A. 50-59
B. 20-30
C. 40-49
D. 60-69
E. 30-39
A. 50-59
Which of the following meets the MPR regarding minimum gross floor area for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system? (choose 1)
A. 250 square feet
B. 500 square feet
C. 1,000 square feet
D. 2,500 square feet
C. 1,000 square feet
Which rating system has a minimum occupancy rate, in addition to the FTE occupancy, to comply with as an MPR?
A. LEED CI
B. LEED NC
C. LEED EBOM
D. LEED ND
C. LEED EBOM
Which of the following statements are not true in regards to MPRs? (choose 2)
A. The LEED project boundary must include all contiguous land that is associated with normal building operations for LEED project building, inlcuding all land that was or will be disturbed for the purpose of undertaking the LEED project
B. The owner must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data for 10 years
C. LEED projects located on a campus must have project boundaries such that if the buildings on campus become LEED certified, then 100 percent of the gross land area on the campus would be included within a LEED boundary.
D. Any given parcel of real property may only be attributed to a single LEED project building unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of complying with prerequisites.
E. Gerrymandering of a LEED project boundary is allowed.
B. The owner must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data for 10 years
E. Gerrymandering of a LEED project boundary is allowed.
Which of the following statements are true in reference to minimum floor area requirements? (choose 2)
A. LEED NC must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED CI requires a minimum of 250 square feet of gross floor area.
B. LEED NC must include a minimum of 2,5000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED CI requires a minimum of 250 square feet gross floor area.
C. LEED CS must include a minimum of 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED EBOM requires a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
D. LEED CS must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED EBOM requires a minimum of 10,000 square feet of gross floor area.
E. LEED for Schools must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
A. LEED NC must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED CI requires a minimum of 250 square feet of gross floor area.
E. LEED for Schools must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
How many years must a project commit to sharing whole-building energy and water use? (choose 1)
A. Seven years
B. Ten years, unless the building changes ownership
C. Six months
D. One year
E. Five years
E. 5 years
Which of the following statements are true? (choose 2)
A. Appeals are mailed to GBCI
B. Appeals can be submitted 25 business days after final certification review
C. Appeals are free
D. Appeals can pertain only to credits, not prerequisites or MPRs
E. Appeals are submitted through LEED-Online
B. Appeals can be submitted 25 business days after final certification review
E. Appeals are submitted through LEED-Online
Which of the following is new to all LEED rating systems under LEED 2009? (choose 1)
A. Minimum program requirements
B. Credit interpretation requests
C. Regional Prioritization category
D. Awareness & Education category
C. Regional Prioritization category
Design reviews can prove to be a beneficial option for a team to pursue since the project can be awarded points before construction begins. True or False?
B. False
LEED project registration provides which of the following (choose 2)
A. Three credit interpretation requests (CIRs)
B. One preapplication USGBC review of project submittals and documentation
C. One point toward LEED certification for registration prior to the development of construction documents
D. Access to online LEED credit submittal templates for the project
E. Establishment of contact with GBCI and the assigned certification body
D. Access to online LEED credit submittal templates for the project
E. Establishment of contact with GBCI and the assigned certification body
An application for LEED certification must contain which of the following? (choose 2)
A. Project summary information, including project contact, project type, project cost, project size, number of occupants, estimated date of occupancy, etc.
B. A list of all members of the design and construction team, including contact information, documented green building industry experience, and indication of all LEED Accredited Professionals
C. Completed LEED credit submittal templates for all prerequisites and attempted credits, plus any documentation specifically required to support those templates
D. Detailed documentation for all credits pursued, including full-sixed plans and drawings, photocopies of invoices for all purchased materials, records of tipping fees, all energy modeling inputs and assumptions, and evidence of all calculations performed in support of LEED credits
A. Project summary information, including project contact, project type, project cost, project size, number of occupants, estimated date of occupancy, etc.
C. Completed LEED credit submittal templates for all prerequisites and attempted credits, plus any documentation specifically required to support those templates
When should the construction credits and prerequisites be submitted for certification review? (choose 1)
A. Beginning of construction
B. One year after occupancy
C. After substantial completion
D. Once permit is obtained
E. Six months after occupancy
C. After substantial completion
Regarding the application process for LEED certification, which of the following is a correct statement? (choose 1)
A. LEED credit submittal templates and documentation may be submitted only after occupancy
B. All LEED credit submittal templates and documentation must be submitted prior to construction.
C. Prerequisites and credits marked as “Design” may be submitted and reviewed at the end of the design phase
D. The optional design-phase submittal allows projects to secure points for specified LEED credits, for which a preliminary certification will be awarded, if the project has earned a sufficient number of points.
C. Prerequisites and credits marked as “Design” may be submitted and reviewed at the end of the design phase
How long does a project team have to submit an appeal after receiving certification review comments back from GBCI? (choose 1)
A. 15 business days
B. 25 business days
C. 45 business days
D. 1 week
E. 1 month
B. 25 business days
Which of the following correctly characterize credit interpretation requests (CIRs)? (choose 3)
A. Can be viewed only by the primary contact for a registered project
B. Can be submitted any time after the project is registered
C. can be requested through LEED-Online
D. Can be requested only in a written request mailed to GBCI
E. Can address more than one credit or prerequisite
F. Are relevant to one specific project and will not be referenced in the CIR database
B. Can be submitted any time after the project is registered
C. can be requested through LEED-Online
F. Are relevant to one specific project and will not be referenced in the CIR database
A LEED Accredited Professional is presented with a project that was started without sustainable design or LEED certification in mind and is about to enter the construction documents phase. However, neither the owner nor any of the design team members involved thus far have significant experience with either LEED or sustainable design. Given this situation, which of the following would tend to have the most influence on the effectiveness of the sustainable design process for a project aimed at LEED certification? (choose 3)
A. Starting the sustainable design process and consideration of LEED-related goals as soon as possible
B. Extensive research, evaluation, and life-cycle assessment for intended material and technology
C. Aggressive value engineering of individual line items to ensure that the budget is not exceeded
D. Collectively delegating responsibility for specific target LEED credits and associated strategies to appropriate team members
E. Establishing means of collaborative, interdisciplinary communication among team members as a departure from a conventionally more segmented design process.
A. Starting the sustainable design process and consideration of LEED-related goals as soon as possible
D. Collectively delegating responsibility for specific target LEED credits and associated strategies to appropriate team members
E. Establishing means of collaborative, interdisciplinary communication among team members as a departure from a conventionally more segmented design process.
Which of the following rating systems do not utilize LEED-Online as means for project teams to submit documentation for certification review? (choose 2)
A. LEED NC
B. LEED ND
C. LEED for Homes
D. LEED CI
E. LEED EBOM
B. LEED ND
C. LEED for Homes
What is the foundation for sustainable design for individual buildings or entire neighborhoods? (choose 1)
A. Carbon emissions
B. Location
C. Water use
D. Orientation
E. Energy use
B. Location