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1
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Which of the following are examples of source control (Choose 2)?

a. Modular Construction
b. Commingling construction waste materials
c. Selecting products manufactured with recycled content
d. Ordering materials cut to size
e. Selecting regional materials

A

a. Modular Construction

d. Ordering materials cut to size

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  1. Which two standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles (Choose 2)?
    a. California Air Resources Board ZEV
    b. American Council for an Energy‐Efficient Economy Green book
    c. The Greenguard Certification Program
    d. Green Seal Standard
    e. Green e‐Product Certification
A

a. California Air Resources Board ZEV

b. American Council for an Energy‐Efficient Economy Green book

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  1. A building’s future occupancy is estimated at 100 people. How many of these occupants could be assumed to be female when performing calculations for LEED purposes if no other information is available?
    a. 40
    b. 45
    c. 50
    d. 60
A

c. 50

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  1. Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has a high global warming potential (GWP)?
    a. Natural refrigerants
    b. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s)
    c. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s)
    d. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HFC’s)
A

c. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s)

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  1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of commissioning a building’s systems?
    a. Reduced energy use
    b. Reduced contractor callbacks
    c. Better building documentation
    d. Obtain a higher R‐Value on the building’s shell
    e. Improved occupant productivity
A

d. Obtain a higher R‐Value on the building’s shell

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  1. Which LEED rating System utilizes a Green Rater?
    a. LEED for New Construction
    b. LEED for Commercial Interiors
    c. LEED for Schools
    d. LEED for Homes
    e. LEED Core & Shell
A

d. LEED for Homes

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  1. Green Seal Standard GC03
    applies to which of the following?
    a. Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains and shellacs
    b. Adhesives, sealants and sealant primers
    c. Carpet adhesives
    d. Anti‐corrosive and anti‐rust paints
    e. Architectural paints, coatings and primers
A

d. Anti‐corrosive and anti‐rust paints

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  1. What is the minimum number of LEED points required for a New Construction Platinum Project?
    a. 50
    b. 58
    c. 80
    d. 85
A

c. 80

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  1. Which of the following sets the standards for indoor air quality during construction, as it relates to LEED?
    a. ASHRAE Standard 62.1‐2004
    b. ANSI / ASTM ‐ E779‐03
    c. EPA Act of 1992
    d. Green Seal, GC‐03
    e. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA)
A

e. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA)

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10. The Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Certification program certifies what type of building
material?
a. Paint
b. Wood products
c. Carpet
d. Furniture
e. Adhesives
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c. Carpet

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  1. Which of the following would NOT be an effective strategy for waterefficient
    landscaping?
    a. using only native plant material
    b. Xeriscaping
    c. Using drip irrigation
    d. Increasing the amount of turf grass
    e. Using captured rain water for landscaping
A

d. Increasing the amount of turf grass

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  1. What types of plants would require the least amount of irrigation water?
    a. Shrubs
    b. Flowers
    c. Native Plants
    d. Turf Grass
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c. Native Plants

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  1. Which of the following are commonly referred to as “green tags”?
    a. Any form of renewable energy
    b. Sustainable products certifications
    c. Renewable Energy Certificates (REC’s)
    d. Incentives for purchasing fuel‐efficient vehicles
A

c. Renewable Energy Certificates (REC’s)

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  1. What is one advantage of separating construction waste recyclables on site as opposed to commingling and
    sorting at an offsite
    facility?
    a. Less contractor labor is required
    b. Less space is needed on site
    c. Less containers are needed for separation
    d. Immediate feedback on the amount of recycled waste is available
A

d. Immediate feedback on the amount of recycled waste is available

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  1. Which of the following steps take place in the pre-design phase of the Environmentally Responsive Design Process? (Choose 4)
    a. Site Selection e. Establish Budget
    b. Commissioning of systems
    c. Develop a green vision
    d. Develop a project schedule
    f. Sign Contract
    g. Review Substitutions and submittals for green products
A

a. Site Selection e. Establish Budget
c. Develop a green vision
d. Develop a project schedule
g. Review Substitutions and submittals for green products

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  1. What standard does LEED Homes use to measure overall energy performance?
    a. ASHRAE c. SMACNA
    b. INESA d. ENERGY STAR
A

d. ENERGY STAR

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  1. Which of the following is NOT true about a lifecycle cost analysis?
    a. Project teams should complete life‐cycle cost analysis early in the design phase.
    b. All LEED project teams should complete a life‐cycle cost analysis on each material and system to be specified.
    c. Life‐cycle cost analysis only considers the initial cost of a material or system.
    d. Architects and Owners should review life‐cycle cost analysis prior to selecting materials and systems for a project.
A

c. Life‐cycle cost analysis only considers the initial cost of a material or system.

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  1. What is an environmentally negative consequence to using natural refrigerants?
    a. They are more expensive
    b. The are less efficient
    c. They have a shorter lifespan
    d. They are more likely to leak
A

b. The are less efficient

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  1. Which LEED category has the most available LEED points?
    a. Sustainable Sites
    b. Water Efficiency
    c. Energy and Atmosphere
    d. Materials and Resources
    e. Indoor Environmental Air Quality
A

c. Energy and Atmosphere

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  1. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation would be the appropriate rating system for which of the
    following projects (Choose 2)?
    a. An office renovation involving the replacement of the HVAC system
    b. New construction of an office building core and shell
    c. A new factory
    d. A renovation of a mall not involving the HVAC system
    e. A new high school
A

a. An office renovation involving the replacement of the HVAC system
c. A new factory

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  1. Where are refrigerants most likely to be found (Choose 2)?
    a. Building coolings systems
    b. Landfills
    c. Building heating systems
    d. Building plumbing systems
    e. Refrigeration systems
A

a. Building coolings systems

e. Refrigeration systems

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  1. Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy to improve the water efficiency of landscape irrigation?
    a. No irrigation of plants and turf from November to April and shrubs from September to June
    b. Use drip, micro misters and subsurface irrigation systems
    c. Use of mulch on trees, shrubs and flower beds
    d. Increase amount of turf grass
A

d. Increase amount of turf grass

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  1. What standard evaluates the environmental performance of products and services?
    a. ISO 14000
    b. SMACNA
    c. ASHRAE 52.2‐1999
    d. ASHRAE 90.1‐2007
A

a. ISO 14000

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  1. Which two factors are used to rate the environmental impact on refrigerants (Choose 2)?
    a. Ozone depletion potential (ODP)
    b. Particulate count
    c. Landfill hazard analysis (LHA)
    d. Global‐warming potential (GWP)
    e. Efficiency rating
A

a. Ozone depletion potential (ODP)

d. Global‐warming potential (GWP)

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  1. Which rating system requires a project team to establish a Preliminary Rating?
    a. LEED for schools d. LEED for Operations and Maintenance
    b. LEED for Core and Shell e. LEED for Homes
    c. LEED for Neighborhood Development
A

e. LEED for Homes

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  1. What is the maximum amount of innovation and Design Process credits a project can earn in the LEED for
    New Construction and Major Renovation System?
    a. 2 d. 10
    b. 4 e. Unlimited
    c. 6
A

c. 6

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  1. What are some possible advantages of choosing a Brownfield Site for a project (Choose 3)?
    a. Lower land cost
    b. Tax incentives for redeveloping a contaminated site certification
    c. Cheaper construction costs
    d. Positive community perception
    e. Special recognition upon LEED
A

a. Lower land cost perception
b. Tax incentives for redeveloping a contaminated site
d. Positive community

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  1. In the pre-design phase, it is suggested that a project team develop a building program detailing a project’s green building requirements. What should be included in this building program (Choose 3)?
    a. A clear statement of the building owner’s or client’s expectations for the building
    b. A list of LEED prerequisites that must be met
    c. A list of LEED credits the building will attempt to achieve
    d. The function of the entire building and its various rooms and related structures
    e. A general and room‐by‐room description of the project
    f. The amount of on‐site renewable energy the building will produce
A

a. A clear statement of the building owner’s or client’s expectations for the building
d. The function of the entire building and its various rooms and related structures
e. A general and room‐by‐room description of the project

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  1. Which of the following are LEED Rating Systems (Choose 4)?
    a. Industrial
    b. Schools
    c. Core & Shell
    d. Homes
    e. Agricultural
    f. Neighborhood Development
A

b. Schools
c. Core & Shell
d. Homes
f. Neighborhood Development

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  1. What is the intent of having a LEED AP as a member of the project team?
    a. To gather all the LEED related data
    b. To streamline the LEED application and certification process
    c. To be the project’s administrator
    d. To design the project’s mechanical systems
A

b. To streamline the LEED application and certification process

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  1. In what year did the Montreal Protocol phase out production of CFC’s in the United States?
    a. 1960
    b. 1975
    c. 1995
    d. 2000
    e. 2005
A

c. 1995

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  1. Most local building codes are slightly modified versions of which of the following?
    a. International Building Code (IBC)
    b. Federal Building Code (FBC)
    c. USGBC
    d. North American Builder’s Guidelines (NABG)
A

a. International Building Code (IBC)

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  1. Which of the following basic services would NOT contribute towards community connectivity?
    a. Bank
    b. Grocery Store
    c. Church
    d. Train Station
    e. Park
A

d. Train Station

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  1. Which of the following products would be considered to contain postconsumer recycled content (Choose 3)?
    a. Steel beams made from junk cars.
    b. Glass tiles made from glass broken during the window manufacturing process
    c. Carpet made from recycled soda bottles
    d. Turf made from leftover rubber from a tire manufacturing plant
    e. A countertop made from recycled newspapers
A

a. Steel beams made from junk cars.
c. Carpet made from recycled soda bottles
e. A countertop made from recycled newspapers

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  1. A brownfield is defined as:
    a. A contaminated site
    b. An undeveloped site
    c. An unbuildable site
    d. A site with no vegetation
A

a. A contaminated site

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  1. A project team is considering using recycled flooring tiles manufactured across town. What LEED strategies
    might this material contribute towards (choose 2)?
    a. Heat Island effect
    b. Regional materials
    c. Daylighting
    d. Construction Waste Management
    e. Recycled Materials
A

b. Regional materials

e. Recycled Materials

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  1. What is a strategy to reduce the number of vehicles required for building occupants?
    a. Provide preferred parking for fuel‐efficient vehicles
    b. Locate the project near mass‐transit
    c. Choose a project site with high density radius
    d. Locate a project near a school
A

b. Locate the project near mass‐transit

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  1. The Owner of a LEED for New Construction auto parts store project is planning to recycle used motor oil brought in by customers. Would it be possible to earn LEED points for recycling the motor oil?
    a. No, it is not possible to earn LEED points for something that takes place after construction is complete.
    b. Yes, the project may be eligible for points under the Sustainable Sites category
    c. Yes, the project may be eligible for a point for exemplary performance
    d. Yes, the project many be eligible for a point under the innovation in Design Category
A

d. Yes, the project many be eligible for a point under the innovation in Design Category

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  1. What is the intent of the Regional Materials credit (Choose 2)?
    a. To reduce the environmental impacts resulting from transportation of materials
    b. To support the local economy by using indigenous resources
    c. To save money for the client and the contractor
    d. To promote recycled material use
    e. To speed up construction by using materials that are close to the project
A

a. To reduce the environmental impacts resulting from transportation of materials
b. To support the local economy by using indigenous resources

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  1. Which of the following strategies does not qualify as providing “preferred parking”?
    a. Offering a significant discount on parking spaces
    b. Providing a randomly assigned parking space
    c. Providing a space that is as close to the building as possible
    d. Providing a designated covered spot
A

b. Providing a randomly assigned parking space

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41. Which member of the LEED project team would be responsible for documentation of construction waste
management?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d. Civil Engineer
A

c. Contractor

42
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  1. Which type of water is not allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?
    a. Potable water
    b. Well water
    c. Blackwater
    d. Graywater
    e. Captured Rainwater
    f. Any type of water that is suitable for landscape irrigation
A

c. Blackwater

43
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  1. A project team comes across a unique situation while performing calculations for a specific credit. They
    believe their project meets the intent of the credit and would like to submit a Credit Interpretation Ruling
    (CIR). Which of the following are important facts to remember about submitting a CIR (Choose 3)?
    a. Limit CIR submission text to 600 words
    b. Request guidance on only one credit / prerequisite per CIR
    c. A CIR may only be submitted AFTER the design review.
    d. The option to submit a CIR expores upon the final award or denial of certification
    e. Provide a lengthy project background
A

a. Limit CIR submission text to 600 words
b. Request guidance on only one credit / prerequisite per CIR
d. The option to submit a CIR expores upon the final award or denial of certification

44
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  1. Which of the following best describes potable water?
    a. Captured Rain Water
    b. Water from the local utility meets the EPA’s water quality standards
    c. Water from a nearby system
    d. Wastewater from a toilet
A

b. Water from the local utility meets the EPA’s water quality standards

45
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  1. Which LEED Rating System has an Integrated Design Credit?
    a. LEED for New Construction
    b. LEED for Homes
    c. LEED for Schools
    d. LEED for Core & Shell
A

b. LEED for Homes

46
Q 
46. A doctor's office has 10 fulltime
(8 hours per day) doctors and 20 parttime
(4 hours per day) nurses.
Calculate the FullTime
Equivalent (FTE) building occupants.
a. 10
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
A

b. 20

47
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47. Which of the following will prevent pedestrian access to a community resource as defined by LEED
(Choose 3)?
a. Distance over 1/2 mile
b. A public park
c. A freeway interchange
d. A wall
e. A parking lot
A

a. Distance over 1/2 mile
c. A freeway interchange
d. A wall

48
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  1. Which of the following are NOT required to be submitted when attempting an Innovation in Design credit?
    a. The intent of the proposed innovation credit
    b. The proposed requirement for compliance
    c. The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
    d. A cost breakdown of the proposed strategy
    e. The design approach (strategies) used to meet the requirements
A

d. A cost breakdown of the proposed strategy

49
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  1. What is true regarding the use of native plants (Choose 2)?
    a. Generally require less irrigation
    b. Would NOT contribute toward any green strategies
    c. Noninvasive
    d. High maintenance
A

a. Generally require less irrigation

c. Noninvasive

50
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  1. How would a project obtain renewable energy certificates (RECs)?
    a. By producing renewable energy on‐site
    b. By indirectly purchasing electricity generated from a renewable energy resource
    c. By documenting the project consumes less energy than the EPA baseline
    d. By using only natural gas energy on the project
A

b. By indirectly purchasing electricity generated from a renewable energy resource

51
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  1. Which of the following documents includes the project criteria, including green building issues?
    a. Request for Qualification (RFQ)
    b. Request for Information (RFI)
    c. Statement of Work (SOW)
    d. Letter of Intent (LOI)
A

c. Statement of Work (SOW)

52
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52. An office building has 500 fulltime
employees (8 hours per day) and 200 parttime
employees (4 hours per
day). What is the FTE for the building?
a. 500
b. 550
c. 600
d. 650
e. 700
A

c. 600

53
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  1. What is the term used for providing ventilation by thermal, wind or diffusion effects though doors,
    windows, or other intentional openings in the building?
    a. Non‐mechanical cooling
    b. Open air design
    c. Natural ventilation
    d. Forced‐air ventilation
A

c. Natural ventilation

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