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A hospitality project team is considering LEED certification under LEED O+M. Which of the following credits must the project implement in order to earn LEED Platinum level certification?

Choose 3

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  • SS Prerequisite Site Management Policy
  • EA Prerequisite Building-Level Energy Metering
  • EQ Prerequisite Green Cleaning Policy
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A project building is seeking credit for the efficiency of the District Energy System (DES) under EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance. Which of the following should be true with the commissioning scope if the project plans to earn EA Credit Ongoing Commissioning?

Choose 2

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  • All downstream equipment within a district energy system or DES is included in the scope
  • All upstream equipment associated with serving the project building is included in the scope
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A project decides to provide increased filtration and increased ventilation to earn EQ credit Enhanced IEQ Strategies. Which of the following credits may have a negative impact due to increased filtration and increased ventilation?

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  • EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance
  • EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance
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A project generates 1.5% energy on-site through PV panels and plans to purchase carbon offsets for 100% of the natural gas consumption and electricity consumption. How many points will the project earn under EA Credit: Renewable Energy and Carbon Offsets?

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1.5% / 1.5% + 100% / 25% = 5

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A project has confirmed natural ventilation effectiveness using the CIBSE reference standard. Which of the following data is required by the project to perform natural ventilation procedure using ASHRAE 62.1-2010?

Choose 3

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- Ceiling heights

- Location of natural ventilation openings

- Size of the natural ventilation openings

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A project IAQ manager for an existing building office project has prepared an IAQ management program based on I-BEAM. The team is ready to conduct the I-BEAM audit. Which of the following areas should the I-BEAM audit be recorded for?

Choose 3

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- Mechanical systems

- Occupied spaces

- Builing exterior

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A project in Oklahoma is analyzing various credits for exemplary performance. Which of the following credits would qualify for the project to earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation option 3 Additional Strategies?

Choose 2

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  • LT Credit Alternative Transportation
  • EA Credit Renewable Energy and carbon offsets
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A project is planning to implement EA Credit Demand Response. Which of the following strategies qualify for demand reduction strategies during a DR event? Choose 3

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- Global temperature adjustments increase cooling setpoints OR decrease heating setpoints

- Reschedule housekeeping activities, such as dishwashing

- Turning off decorative features, like fountains and video display

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A project is planning to use bio-fuel based renewable energy system. Which of the bio-fuels are NOT ELIGIBLE for EA Credit Renewable Energy Production?

Choose 2

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- Forestry biomass waste, other than mill residue

- Pressure treated lumber

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A project is planning to utilize renewable energy generated from a PV array and wind turbine, not owned by the project owner but a third party. Which of the following statements must be true for the project to earn A Credit Renewable Energy Production?

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- The project must have a purchase agreement with 3rd party that last for at least 10 years

- The project owner must retain all environmental benefits from the renewable energy produced off-site through the 3rd party

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A project is planning to utilize renewable energy to earn EA Credit Renewable Energy Production. Which of the following systems would qualify as renewable energy to meet the credit requirements?

Choose 3

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- Geothermal energy fro subterranean steam or hot water

- Biofuel from combustion of mill residue

- Heat produced from a boiler that uses biofuel

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A project is pursuing option 2 - Certified Cleaning Services for EQ Prerequisite: Green Cleaning Policy. Which of the following are required to be completed by the project to comply with credit requirements using option 2?

Choose 3

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***- Determine whether the vendor is certified by one of the approved third parties

  • The selected vendor must develop a plan for reduced water, energy, and toxic chemical use
  • An audit of the vendor’s certification must be completed within 12 months of the performance period***
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A project is ready to conduct the custodial effectiveness assessment. Who among maybe the audit personnel?

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- 2 individuals associated with the building management trained in APPA guidelines

- Independent third party

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_A project must establish storage locations for which of the following items as part of the solid waste management policy?
Choose 2_

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- Hazardous waste

- Recyclable materials

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A project not eligible for Energy Star Rating may use which of the following to benchmark the building’s energy performance to comply with EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance?

Choose 2

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  • Comparisons with national source energy data or similar comparable buildings
  • Project building’s historical energy use
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_A project opted for option 2 - Certified IPM Service. Which of the following must be submitted as documentation to earn EQ Credit Integrated Pest Management?
Choose 2_

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- IPM tracking tool

- GreenPro, EcoWise, or GreenShield certificate

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A project pursuing LEED O+M certification has spaces that employ natural ventilation and mixed-mode systems when the mechanical ventilation is inactivated. Which of the following must the project do to comply with EQ prerequisite: Minimum IAQ performance?

Choose 2

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  • Determine the minimum outdoor air opening and space configuration requirements using the natural ventilation procedure
  • Projects should confirm that natural ventilation is an effective strategy for the project by following the flow diagram in the CIBSE Applications Manual
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A project that is not eligible to earn Energy Star rating may choose which of the following as baseline for energy performance to comply with EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance?

Choose 2

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  • National average data for similar buildings
  • Project Building’s Historical Data
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A project that was certified under BD+C is pursuing LEED EB O+M certification after 3 years of building occupancy. The team is pursuing EA Credit Advanced Energy Metering. Which of the following may be used to establish baseline consumption and demand data?

Choose 2

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- A calibrated energy model

- 12 months of historical energy and demand measurements

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A project using automated scrubbing machines should comply with which of the following?

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- It should be equipped with variable-speed feed pumps

- It should have on-board chemical metering or dilution control systems for chemical refilling

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A project with natural ventilation pursuing option 2 under EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies may choose which of the following strategies to improve IAQ to earn a point?

Choose 2

A

***- Alarmed openings

  • Carbon-dioxide monitoring***
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_A project with naturally ventilated spaces will need to include a mechanical ventilation system as a backup under which of the following circumstance?
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***- When the natural ventilation openings are not permanently open

  • The naturally ventilated zone is served by heating or cooling equipment
  • When the natural ventilation openings include controls that allow for closing during occupied hours***
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A project’s Energy Star score is 74. Which of the following should the project do to comply with EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance?

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***- Use the results of the energy audit to determine the areas of greatest opportunity to improve performance

  • Start with the no/low cost items found in the energy audit to improve the Energy Star score***
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A retail project pursuing certification under LEED O+M may choose which of the following options for environmentally responsible sourcing to meet the requirements of MR Prerequisite: Ongoing Purchasing & Waste Policy?

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  • Supply Chain Education Program for Retail Employees
  • Establish a Supply Chain Environmental Criteria List
  • Establish a Supply Chain Survey
  • Sustainable Purchasing Education for Customers
  • All of the above
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A retail project pursuing LEED O+M certification should take which of the following actions to prevent or minimize occupant exposure to environmental tobacco smoke?

Choose 2

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  • Post signage indicating the no-smoking policy within 10 feet (3 meters) of all building entrances
  • Prohibit smoking inside the building
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_A school pursuing WE Credit Cooling Tower Water use. In addition to attaining a minimum number of Cooling Tower Cycles, what mimimum percentage requirement for recycled non-potable water use to earn 3 points?_

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20%

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An office building operation team had completed a Level I walk through within the last 2 years. The team is now preparing a report to comply EA Prerequisite Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices. Which of the following should report address?

Choose 3

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  • The report should include low-cost improvement opportunities that will improve operations and save energy
  • The report should include Current Energy Cost Index, Energy Demand Index, Energy Use Index, and reduction goals

- The report should include comparison of project building with similar building types​

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At a minimum, which systems must a BAS monitor?

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- Lighting

- Ventilation

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Determining major energy end uses is part of which of the following credits?

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    • EA Credit: Existing Building Commissioning-Analysis*
    • EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficient Best Management Practices*
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During the performance period what does the project with mixed mode ventilation need to do comply with EQ Prerequisite Minimum IAQ?
Choose 2

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***- Measure outdoor airflow to demonstrate sufficient ventilation is being supplied to the building

  • Implement and maintain an HVAC system maintenance program, based on ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010***
31
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EA Credit Advanced Metering

_The End-Use energy data is NOT available_

May help to identifying the major end uses of the building?

A

The results of ASHRAE Level I walk-through

32
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If initial benchmarking (CASE 1 when building is eligible for Energy Star Rating) shows the building DOES NOT meet the minimum requirements to comply with EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance, the project should consider which of the following?

Choose 3

A

- Perform a basic energy use analysis and a walk-through audit

- Collect utility bills

- Consider an advanced audit or commissioning process to identify further savings opportunities

33
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In order to meet establishment requirements of EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficient Best Management Practices, a project’s Current Facilities Requirements (CFR) should include which of the following elements?

Choose 3

A

- Operational space requirements

- Building drawings

- Functional space requirements

34
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In order to meet the requirements of EQ Credit: Green Cleaning-Equipment, all electrical powered equipment must have which of the following features?
Choose 3

A
  • **- Safeguards
  • Ergonomic design
  • Environmentally preferable batteries***
35
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In order to receive the maximum points for EA Credit Renewable Energy and Carbon Offsets what percent of energy consumed during the performance period must be renewable?

A

Points from renewable energy = (% Renewable energy) / 1.5%

5 X 1.5% = 7.5%

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Minimum % of ongoing waste to be diverted from landfill to maintain a high-performing solid waste mgmt program?

A

75%

37
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_Minimum % reduction required to earn exemplary performance using Metered Water Use option under WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction?_

A

25%

38
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Minimum amount products to be purchased that meet standards for EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Products and Materials

A

At least 75%, by cost, of the total annual purchases

39
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Standards that would a project team use for Thermal Comfort in a mechanically ventilated building?

Choose 2

A

- ASHRAE 55 - 2010

- ISO Standard 7730: 2005 and CEN Standard EN 15251: 2007

40
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The project team for an Existing Building office in Dubai is considering different Innovative strategies for IN credit Innovation. Which of the following criteria should be met for the IN credit?

Choose 3

A

- The strategy must be significantly better than standard sustainable design practices

- Strategies should be comprehensive

- Strategies must demonstrate a quantitative improvement

41
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Under what circumstances is the use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC&R base building elements permitted as part of the requirements for Fundamental refrigerant management?

Choose 2

A

- A third party audit shows that system replacement or conversion is NOT economically feasible

- A phase-out plan for CFC-based refrigerants is in place scheduled to complete in 10 years

42
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WE Outdoor Water Use Reduction Credit using Option 3 Irrigation Metered Installed

able to demostrate 50% reduction in Outdoor Water Use over recent 12 months compared with the established baseline.

How many points can the project earn?

A

2 points

43
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What approved 3rd party certifications are acceptable when choosing a certifieed cleaning company to support a green cleaning policy?

Choose 2

A

- International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS-GB)

- Green Seal’s Environmental Standard for Commercial Cleaning Services (GS-42)

44
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What do all project types have to document for MR Prerequisite Ongoing Purchasing and Waste Policy?

Choose 3

A

- Floor/and or site plan identifying recycling storage aeas

- Solid Waste Management Policy

- Waste Stream Audit Report

45
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Which of the following actions must a project take within 5 years of the performance period to comply with EQ Prerequisite: Minimum IAQ Performance?

Choose 2

A
  • Implement and maintain an HVAC system maintenance program
  • Demonstrate and verify sufficient ventilation
46
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Which of the following activities are part of the commissioning cycle of existing building commissioning?
Choose 2

A
  • **- Performance verification
  • System testing***
47
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Which of the following are considered as HAZARDOUS waste under Solid Waste Management?

Choose 2

A

- Batteries

- Lamps

48
Q

Which of the following are considered ongoing consumables products?

Choose 2

A
    • Batteries
  • Notebooks*
49
Q

Which of the following are included in calculations for solid waste management- durable goods?

Choose 2

A
    • Copiers
  • Printers*
50
Q

Which of the following are Non-Potable water sources that could be used for cooling tower?

A
  • **- Drinking water
  • Naturally occurring surface water***
51
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Which of the following are performance requirements for a project pursuing EA credit Advanced energy metering?

Choose 2

A
  • Report the facility’s utility peak demand and total consumption on at least a monthly basis
  • Program the facility’s energy management system to set an alarm whenever the energy consumption and peak demand rise above the anticipated amount by more than 5%
52
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Which of the following are performance requirements for existing building commissioning - implementation?

Choose 3

A
  • Update the operations & maintenance plan and the current facilities requirements
  • Implement no-or-low cost improvements
  • Confirm training of building operations staff
53
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Which of the following are required documents for SS prerequisite 1 - Site Management Policy?

Choose 2

A

- Justification for operational elements not included in policy

- Site Management Policy document

54
Q

Which of the following areas must a project address to maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ)?

Choose 3

A
  • Remove contaminants from outdoor air
  • Control pollutant sources
  • Supply at least some fresh air
55
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Which of the following best practices may be considered by the project for safe disposal of hazardous items and effective recycling and reuse of other products?

Choose 3

A

***- Provide clearly labeled battery collection bins in high-visibility areas, such as near mailboxes or in the lobby

  • Identify a qualified, licensed recycler that will recycle lamps in accordance with state and federal requirements
  • Review state and local laws that govern disposal and recycling of batteries in the project’s location***
56
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Which of the following credits does have exemplary performance opportunities?

Choose 3

A

- Green Cleaning - Products and Materials

- Green Cleaning - Equipment

- Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

57
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Which of the following defines the LEED boundary for a single building development?

Choose 2

A

- The entire project scope - generally limited to the site boundary

- The portion of project site submittede for LEED certification

58
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Which of the following Does Not employ best management practices for site management policy?

Choose 2

A
  • Diverting waste to landfills
  • Use of high emission maintenance equipment
59
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Which of the following Durable Goods Purchases should also be addressed while developing a Environmentally preferable purchasing policy?

Choose 2

A
  • Appliances
  • Electric powered equipment
60
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Which of the following factors should be considered for an effective thermal comfort strategy?

Choose 3

A
    • Clothing
  • Metabolic rate
  • Humidity*
61
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Which of the following information is required for each type of lamp to make an inventory in case of MR Credit Purchasing-Lamps?

Choose 3

A
  • **- Mercury content
  • Manufacturer
  • Quantity installed***
62
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Which of the following information on Energy Star Portfolio Manager must be kept up-to-date during the performance period to earn points under EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance?

Choose 3

A

- Space type changes

- Energy consumption for all energy sources

- Number of occupants and vacant spaces

63
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Which of the following is true for innovations that are no addressed by existing LEED credits?

Choose 3

A

- Points can also be earned by achieving selected credits from other LEED rating systems

- The strategy must significantly better than standard sustainable design practices

- The project must demonstrate a quantitative improvement in environmental performance by identifying OR establishing a baseline of standard performance

64
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Which of the following may earn a project IN Credit Innovation under option 1 - Innovation?

Select 2

A

- Designing and implementing a green housekeeping program

- Designing and implementing a green education program

65
Q

Which of the following methods can be used by a project to determine HVAC system configuration(s)?

Choose 3

A

- Field Investigations

- As - built drawings

- Building Automation Systems

66
Q

Which of the following methods maybe used by the project to determine major energy uses as part of EA Credit Existing Building Commissioning-Analysis

Choose 3

A
    • Energy modeling
  • CBECs
  • Sub-metering specific systems and equipment*
67
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Which of the following must be true of the project site, location and size in order to be eligible for LEED certification?

Choose 3

A

- The project boundary must include all contiguous land that is associated with the project and supports its typical operation

- The project should be constructed and operated on a permanent location on existing land

- The project building should be a minimum of 1,000 sq ft

68
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Which of the following non-potable water sources would you recommend for a project team pursuing WE Credit Cooling Tower Water Use?

Choose 3

A

- Steam system condensate

- Air - conditioning condenaste

- Ice machine condensate

69
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Which of the following project characteristic should the project team stay consistent with for EQ credits compliance?

Choose 3

A
  • Space categorization
  • Occupancy
  • Space usage
70
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Which of the following project strategies would earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation Option 3 Additional strategies?

Choose 2

A

- Attain 97% threshold for the project using Energy Star Portfolio Manager Tool

- Meet at least 10% of total energy use with onsite renewable energy

71
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Which of the following should a project do in order to meet establishment requirements of EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficient Best Management Practices?

Choose 3

A
  • Create Current Facilities Requirements
  • Conduct Phase I Energy Audit
  • Create Operations & Maintenance Plan
72
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Which of the following water subsystems must have 100% of the source submetered for WE Credit Watr Metering?

Choose 2

A

- Reclaimed water

- Cooling towers

73
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Which of the following must be true for a project that decides to meter alternative water sources to comply with WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction - Option 2 metered water use?

Choose 2

A

- Metering should be done uniformly for both the baseline and the performance periods

- Project may meter alternative water sources separately Or along with fixtures’ potable water use

74
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Which of the two referenced standards are related SS credit-Heat Island Reduction?

Choose 2

A

- ASTM Standards E903 and E892

- Cool Roof Rating Council Standard

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