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What document is to be developed by the project team for the administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging, recycling, and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and construction waste?

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Construction waste management plan

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Which strategy is not an option in Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction?

a. Reusing building components
b. Reducing a building’s environmental footprint through LCA
c. Restoring existing buildings
d. Building with local materials
e. A cradle-to-grave Life-Cycle Analysis for new construction projects

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Building with local materials

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What is the intent of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization?

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Choose products and materials for which life-cycle information is available with environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts

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What does the acronym EPD stand for?

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Environmental Product Declaration

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What does the acronym LCA stand for?

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Life Cycle Assessment

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What does the acronym ISO stand for?

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International Organization for Standardization

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What does the acronym CSR stand for?

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Corporate Sustainability Reports

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What are the six primary factors that affect thermal comfort?

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Surface temperature; Air temperature; Metabolic rate; Clothing; Humidity; Air movement

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What is the required minimum distance between the smoke-free areas/building openings and the areas for smoking outdoors?

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At least 25 feet (7.5 m)

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What is the General Emissions Evaluation method referenced for Low-Emitting Material?

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CDPH (California Department of Public Health) Standard Method for the testing and evaluation of VOC Emissions form Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers v1.1-2010

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For a School project, what are the 3 noise concerns addressed by the Minimum Acoustic Performance?

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Exterior Noise; HVAC Background Noise; Reverberation

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Reference standard for the Construction IAQ Mgmt Plan

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SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 2007

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Reference standard for Env. Tobacco Smoke Control,

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ASTM E779-03

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Reference standard for Thermal Comfort

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ASHRAE 55-2010

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Reference standard for Indoor Air Quality Strategies

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ASHRAE 62.1

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What strategies would be considered Innovation?

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1) Innovative strategies and thinking using a strategy not addressed in the LEED green building rating system
2) Achieve one pilot credit from the USGBC’s LEED Pilot Credit Library
3) Exemplary performance by achieving double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold

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Which of the following materials may be classified as Rapidly Renewable Materials bio-based materials under the LEED rating system? (Select 3)

a. Cotton
b. Steel
c. Fibreglass
d. Bamboo
e. Linoleum

A

a, d, e

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18
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Most efficient irrigation method?

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Using drip irrigation with rainwater

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The _________ is the primary source used to establish the baseline flush and flow rates used in LEED water calculations.

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Energy Policy Act (EPAct) 1992

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New Construction project wants to reduce the total potable water demand for the project. What strategies will help meet this goal? (Select 3)

a. Prioritize turf grass for open landscape areas
b. Installing dual flush toilets
c. Installing waterless urinals
d. Reuse graywater to flush toilets
e. Water during the brightest period of the day

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b, c, d

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______ disrupt native wildlife in a variety of ways, from changing soil chemistry to blocking sunlight, and should be avoided. This is not a water saving strategy.

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Invasive species

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________ can help identify issues before they become problems, and allow building operators to address leaks or other problems earlier which can significantly reduce water waste.

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Submetering

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_________ is matter diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process, and is determined as the percentage of a material by weight.

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Preconsumer recycled content

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The LEED Checklist has which of the following options next to each credit?

a. Yes and No (Y/N)
b. Earned, Denied, and Audited (E/D/A)
c. Yes, Maybe, and No (Y/?/N)
d. Anticipated, Earned, and Denied (A/E/D)

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c. Yes, Maybe, and No (Y/?/N)

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Project teams can achieve Location and Transportation (LT) credit Green Vehicles by designating ____% all parking spaces used by the project as preferred parking for green vehicles.

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5%

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How many years of historical rainfall data must project teams obtain in order to achieve Option 1: Percentile of Rainfall Events for the Rainwater Management credit?

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10 years of historical rainfall data are required unless the full 10-years of data is unavailable. If less than 10 years of data is used, justification must be provided to GBCI during certification review.

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The ___, will include requirements for the General Contractor to create and implement the construction IAQ management plan.

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project manual, or specifications

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For the Light Pollution Reduction credit, light trespass refers to:

a. Negligible violation of property rights
b. Horizontal illuminance calculated by the shortest luminaire for the project
c. Obtrusive illumination that is unwanted
d. Horizontal illuminance calculated by the highest luminaire for the project
e. Intrusive illumination that is harmless and neutral in effect

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c. Obtrusive illumination that is unwanted

Light trespass refers to unwanted light that crosses the project’s lighting boundary. It can cause glare, and diminish the appearance of the neighboring site.

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______ credit addresses sky glow, which is caused by direct or reflected light being emitted upwards, and addresses light trespass, which is unwanted light emitted onto adjacent properties.

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SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction

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Which of the following strategies would promote better erosion and sedimentation control during construction? (Select 2)

a. Sediment basin
b. Grid pavers
c. Mulching
d. Smaller site
e. Light weight vehicles

A

a. Sediment basin

c. Mulching

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31
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Which of the following terms is interchangeable with green roof?

a. Planted roof
b. Vegetated roof
c. Water-retaining roof
d. Pervious roof

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b. Vegetated roof

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The ___ publishes an annual rating guide that scores vehicles related to emissions and fuel economy.

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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

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Ideal sites should avoid development in the…

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…flood plain, avoid existing parklands and greenfield locations, and next to wetlands (except minor improvements).

An existing site that had previous development should be given preference.

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Both discounted parking, and infrastructure to support green vehicle refueling can directly contribute to compliance with _____.

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LT Credit Green Vehicles

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Pre-consumer recycled content is valued at __a__, while post-consumer recycled content is valued at __b__ of the material cost.

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a. 50%

b. 100%

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Reusing a building material as a different functional product (door to table) is considered salvage, and contributes as _____.

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materials reuse

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37
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Only the ___ certification is recognized by LEED for wood products.

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

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Equipment such as standard refrigerators, small water coolers, and any other equipment containing less than ____ of refrigerant, are exempted

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0.5 pound

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39
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Commissioning is the process of verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the _____.

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owner’s project requirement (OPR)

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40
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____ defines the baseline system used for energy use comparisons, and provides guidelines on how buildings should be modeled.

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ASHRAE 90.1-2010

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41
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Previously developed land should be given preference, and automatically qualifies the project to earn ____ credit.

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LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection

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42
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What material is assumed to have a minimum post-consumer recycled content when no supporting documentation can be obtained?

a. Concrete
b. PVC Plastic Piping
c. Composite Granite
d. Steel
e. Cotton Batt Insulation

A

d. Steel - is the only building product where a default value can be used for recycled content, and can be assumed to be 25% post-consumer.

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43
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What is included in the LEED triple bottom line?

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Social Responsibility
Economic Prosperity
Environmental Stewardship

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44
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Only ____ credit includes direct involvement by the facilities team for monitoring-based commissioning (Cx).

A

EA Credit Advanced Energy Metering

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45
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Restoring habitat (through the specification of native/adapted plantings) and the reduction of heat islands (through use of high albedo/reflectiveness hardscape surfaces) are both typically within the scope of the which design team member?

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Landscape Architect

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____ is synonymous with reflectivity, and represents the percentage of solar energy that is reflected (rather than absorbed) by a surface

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Albedo

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47
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LEED projects must meet all prerequisites, and earn at least __ points to achieve certification.

A

40

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48
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LEED projects cost $___ to register for USGBC members at the silver, gold, or platinum level.

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$900

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49
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_____ certification applies to renewable energy and carbon offsets, and is used as the benchmark for qualifying renewable energy in EA Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets.

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Green-e

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50
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_____ is a formal designation of how land may be used, and clarifies if a given piece of land can be used for residential, commercial, or industrial uses.

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Zoning

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51
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For the MR credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, which of the following project types applies only to Option 4: Whole Building Life-Cycle Assessment?

a. Historic building reuse
b. New construction
c. Renovation of abandoned or blighted building

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b. New construction

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Which type of product declaration counts a whole product for credit calculation purposes in the MR credit Environmental Product Declaration?

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Product-specific Type III EPD

Note: Industry-wide EPD (worth 1/2 product), and 3rd party certified LCA (worth 1/4 product).

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53
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The _____ of the building can contribute a maximum of 30% of the value when determining the compliant products.

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structure and enclosure

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54
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Bio-based materials, FSC certified wood, materials reuse, and recycled content are all referenced under which MR credit option?

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Leadership Extraction Practices

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To qualify as an eligible disclosure, the chemical inventory of a product must be disclosed down to at least ____.

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(0.1%) 1000ppm

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For MR credit calculation purposes, product and material cost includes..

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..price paid for a product, including taxes and delivery.

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Which of the following MR credit options does NOT offer a location valuation factor?

a. Multi-Attribute Optimization
b. Product Manufacturer Supply Chain Optimization
c. Leadership Extraction Practices
d. Material Ingredient Reporting

A

d. Material Ingredient Reporting

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____ can be harvested on a short interval, typically defined as 10 years or less per harvest cycle.

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Rapidly renewable materials

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Using native and adapted plant species can help to achieve which of the following? (Select 3)

a. Reduce the amount of suspended solids found in rain water
b. Reduce storm water runoff
c. Prevent erosion
d. Reduce the need for pesticides or fertilizers
e. Reduce the amount of water required for irrigation
f. Provide benefits for local wildlife

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d, e, f

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Incineration is only accepted as a diversion strategy if the waste-to-energy facility meets stringent ___ which govern their operation.

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European standards

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What is Regional Priority?

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The Regional Priority credits are designated for each zip code in the US, and for many international locations, and give points for earning specific credits which are more important for the local bioregion.

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62
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ID credit catalog

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USGBC provides the ID credit catalog to describe strategies that have been used to attempt Innovation credits in LEED.

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Which of the following are characteristics of innovative strategies that are eligible for points in the Innovation category? (Select 2).

a. Can be applied and utilized in other projects
b. Utilized in only a portion or segment of the final project
c. Directly related to an existing credit
d. Extremely unique to the project
e. Provides a quantifiable environmental benefit

A

a, e

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64
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_____ is a 501c3 organization (non-profit), which facilitates industry dialogue in pursuit of green buildings.

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USGBC

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_______ is a prerequisite, which offers no points and is mandatory. This prerequisite prohibits the use of CFC-based refrigerants, which minimizes ozone depletion.

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Fundamental Refrigerant Management

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Operations and Maintenance requires that the building have at least ___year of energy usage data to generate an ENERGY STAR score.

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1 year

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In order to meet the requirements of Low-Emitting Materials, adhesive must comply with which reference standards?

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SCAQMD Rule 1168

CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010

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68
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For single building projects the entire property is typically associated with the building, making the ___ synonymous with property size.

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site area

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Each appealed credit must be submitted separately, and costs __ or __ depending on if the credit is classified as a complex credit, which requires additional time to review and warrants added cost.

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$500 or $800

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70
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____ specifically addresses ventilation requirements.

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ASHRAE 62.1

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71
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______, has lower emissions compared to conventionally sourced electricity.

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Green power,

or more descriptively electricity that is generated from renewable sources

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______ sets VOC content limits for adhesives and sealants applied on site.

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SCAQMD Rule 1168

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73
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Only products harvested, manufactured, and sold within ____ of the project are given the regional multiplier (double cost) in LEED credit calculations.

A

100 miles

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74
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All wet applied products must meet both the VOC emissions and VOC content requirements. 100% of the VOC content requirements must be met to demonstrate compliance, unless _______ methodology is used.

A

the budget calculation

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75
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Products contribute as recycled content containing materials at a percentage cost based on the _____ that the recycled content contributes in the final product.

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percentage (by weight)

If product is $100 and recycled portion is 25% by weight, then add $25 (or $50 if regionally sourced)

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76
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The ______ is used to establish the Lighting Zone (LZ-0 through LZ-4), which determines the maximum amount of light trespass and sky glow that is allowable based on the level of ambient nighttime illumination.

A

IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance

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77
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A maximum of ___point(s) is(are) available for having a LEED AP with the appropriate specialty engaged as a principal member of the project team.

A

one

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78
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___ is a formal process used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product from cradle to grave.

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LCA

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A ________ will confirm that the proposed strategy will be accepted, although it does not guarantee that the credit, prerequisite, or minimum program requirement will be earned - as compliance to the approved strategy must still be demonstrated.

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favorable ruling

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80
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Surrounding density is determined by drawing a ¼ mile radius around the project site and determining the _____

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total built floor area (excluding parking garages) divided by the area of buildable land

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81
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IN Credit Innovation has __ option(s), which can be combined for a maximum of __ point(s).

A

3 options

5 points

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82
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IN Credit Innovation Three Options

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Option 1, Innovation, requires the use of a strategy that demonstrates a quantifiable environmental benefit that isn’t addressed by other LEED credits.
Option 2, Pilot, requires the use of LEED pilot credits.
Option 3, Additional Strategies, allows projects to demonstrate exemplary performance by going beyond existing LEED credits.

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83
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The base ratio, expressed as a number of recommended parking spaces, is determined using the ________.

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Transportation Planning Handbook

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84
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The 4 elements, as recognized by the EPA, to reduce waste:

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  1. Source reduction
  2. Reuse
  3. Recycle
  4. Waste-to-energy
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85
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Projects that do not include significant envelope modification and a major HVAC scope should use LEED ___.

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O+M

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86
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Full Time Equivalent (FTE)?

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FTE are employees who spend 40 hours per week inside the building.

An employee can be counted as more or less than 1 FTE depending on how much time is spent inside the building.

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87
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New construction/major renovation residential projects ____ stories and above will always use LEED BD+C: New Construction.

A

9

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88
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Strategies for containing VOCs and particulate originating from chemical storage rooms?

A
  1. Exhaust directly outside

2. Keep room in negative pressure

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89
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LEED requires project teams to track whole building water consumption, and commit to sharing this information with USGBC for a period of at least __________.

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5 years or until the building changes ownership

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90
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Which sites qualify as a High Priority Site for LEED?

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  1. Federal Empowerment Zone
  2. Infill location in a historic district
  3. Difficult development area as defined by US Housing and Urban Development
91
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To qualify for Access to Quality Transit

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Eligible transit options must have pedestrian access, and the use of an individual bus line cannot (by itself) meet the credit requirements, since a minimum of 2 bus LINES must be provided.

Future bus or train stops are allowed, as long as they are complete within 1 year of building occupancy.

92
Q

What are the landscape factors?

A

Density
Microclimate
Species

93
Q

_____ is fundamentally a process of verifying the system operation, and documenting this functionality for the owner.

A

Commissioning

94
Q

______ program(s) can lower energy costs while reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

A

Demand response

95
Q

Which materials are mandatory for collection and storage of recyclables?

A

Plastic, glass, cardboard, metal, and paper

96
Q

Products must disclose their ______ to contribute under MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients.

A

chemical content

97
Q

Trade secret ingredients can be withheld if the ______ and its ______ is disclosed.

A

role of the ingredient in the final product

GreenScreen benchmark

98
Q

Can an individual become a member of National USGBC?

99
Q

The Credit Interpretation Ruling process is initiated in LEED Online, and must be submitted by the designated ____.

A

Registered LEED project administrator

100
Q

A ____ approach is where the environmental impacts of a product or service are considered from raw materials extraction, into manufacture, transportation, delivery, installation, use, and finally at end-of-life.

A

life-cycle approach

101
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What can a project team do when a credit is denied by a LEED reviewer after a final construction review?

A

Appeal the ruling and provide documentation to support the appeal

102
Q

The _____ identifies the water needs of plantings, and must be used in the calculations for Outdoor Water Use Reduction.

A

species factor

103
Q

A _____ rate reduction must be implemented in lieu of preferred parking of green vehicles.

A

minimum 20%

104
Q

The recommended control measures listed in the SMACNA standard are

A

HVAC protection, Source control, Pathway interruption, Housekeeping, and Scheduling.

105
Q

A LEED scorecard can be a valuable tool when conducting the _____

A

design charrette

106
Q

To qualify as on-site renewable energy in LEED, the system must meet two criteria, which is?

A
  1. Should be located on site
  2. Be an eligible renewable energy system in LEED excludes architectural features (e.g. passive solar design, or ground source heat pumps).
107
Q

Natural Refrigerants?

A

Water
Ammonia
CO2

108
Q

To achieve the Location and Transportation (LT) credit Bicycle Facilities for a new office building, the number of shower and changing facilities is determined by:

A

One shower is required for a project with 1-100 FTE, and one additional shower is required for each additional 150 occupants.

109
Q

____ establishes lists of chemical ingredients that are of “very high concern”.

A

REACH Optimization

110
Q

Acceptable third-party verified corporate sustainability reports (CSR)

A

U.N. Global Compact
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report
ISO 26000

111
Q

The Integrative Process credit includes three phases that project teams must complete. The three main phases include:

A

Discovery (or predesign)

Design and Construction (considered together) Operations.

112
Q

All LEED AP with specialty credentials require that the candidate first achieve _____

A

LEED Green Associate credential

113
Q

Conditions resulting from impervious surfaces?

A

Reduce the quality of surface water

Impedance of the natural rainwater infiltration process.

114
Q

The structure and enclosure of the building can contribute a maximum of ___% of the value when determining the compliant products.

115
Q

Products must be third-party certified to demonstrate impact reduction below industry average in at least three of six impact categories

A

MR credit option Multi-Attribute Optimization

116
Q

Qualifying products must account for 50%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed products in the project

A

MR credit option Multi-Attribute Optimization

117
Q

Which MR credit options does NOT offer a location valuation factor?

A

Material Ingredient Reporting

118
Q

Which MR credit options does NOT offer a location valuation factor?

A

Material Ingredient Reporting

119
Q

Material Ingredient Reporting requires that # products have an appropriate human health disclosure, such as a Health Product Declaration (HPD).

A

20 products

120
Q

________ for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities is referenced for use during the integrative process.

A

The ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0

121
Q

_____ are existing credits designated as being important in specific regions

A

Regional Priority Credits

122
Q

LEED encourages projects to _____ the parking so that alternative transportation options can be prioritized.

123
Q

Which of the following plants should be utilized as part of the site’s landscaping plan? (Select 2)

a. Regional plants
b. Carbon neutral plants
c. Well-adapted plants
d. Indigenous plants
e. Invasive plants

A

c. Well-adapted plants

d. Indigenous plants

124
Q

Furniture may be included, if it is included in ___ cost-based credit calculations in the MR category.

125
Q

What is FAR

A

Floor Area Ratio,

or the ratio of building total floor area to site area

126
Q

_____ is used to determine the minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) for filtration media.

A

ASHRAE 52.2

127
Q

If Leadership Extraction Practices are to be claimed for Wood Products, what items must the contractor document?

A
  1. The total cost of the of all new products that use certified wood
  2. The chain-of-custody for all FSC wood products counted
128
Q

What strategy would be most effective at limiting stormwater runoff from a dense urban site?

A

Collection tank capable of separating oil

Urban sites are more likely to have a high concentration of vehicles, which can contaminate run-off and require oil separation for the system to maintain effectiveness.

129
Q

Which of the following credits do NOT qualify for an exemplary performance credit? (select 2)

a. Renewable Energy Production
b. Site Assessment
c. Indoor Water Use Reduction
d. Green Power and Carbon Offsets

A

b. Site Assessment

d. Green Power and Carbon Offsets

130
Q

In LEED BD+C, all adaptations require that the project address __, __, and __.

A

recyclables, refrigerant, and construction activity pollution.

131
Q

The _____ provides typical energy use intensity (EUI) data, which can be used to extrapolate a baseline use

A

Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) database

132
Q

______allows projects to meet energy percentage targets for Green Power and/or Renewable Energy in the absence of an energy model.

A

CBECS typical energy use intensity (EUI) data

133
Q

In order to fulfill Location and Transportation (LT) credit Access to Quality Transit, the project team must locate any functional entry of the project:

A

Within a 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops

Within a 1/2-mile (800-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations, or commuter ferry terminal

134
Q

MPR stands for?

A

Minimum Program Requirements

135
Q

The Rainwater Management credit utilizes strategies and techniques that improve upon the conventional approach by mimicking a site’s natural hydrology. The strategies include: (select 2)

a. Green Infrastructure (GI)
b. Complex Piping System (CPS)
c. Large Basin Facility (LBF)
d. Low-Impact Development (LID)

A

a. Green Infrastructure (GI)

d. Low-Impact Development (LID)

136
Q

If any credits submitted at the ____ Phase Submittal changed by the time of the ____ Phase Submittal, additional documentation must be provided

A

a. Design

b. Construction

137
Q

No credits are awarded during the ___ Phase Submittal

138
Q

The CIR process is available through ____, and can be accessed by the LEED Project Administrator

A

LEED Online

139
Q

_____ will confirm that the proposed strategy will be accepted, although it does not guarantee that the Innovation credit will be earned

A

A favorable ruling on a CIR

140
Q

In addition to EA Credit _____, the energy modeling results can also be used to determine the amount of green power needed to achieve EA Credit ____

A

Optimize Energy Performance

Green Power and Carbon Offsets

141
Q

How does a project earn a Regional Priority Credit?

A

Satisfy the requirements of a credit listed as a priority for an area by USGBC - nearly automatic

142
Q

What percent of the total solid waste stream in the United States is from construction and demolition waste?

143
Q

What environmental problems are caused by light pollution?

A
  1. Human melatonin production is disrupted
  2. Human circadian rhythms are disrupted
  3. Migratory birds become disoriented
  4. Animals are unable to feed at night (cannot find food)
144
Q

____ allows project teams to attempt an appeal of any minimum program requirement, prerequisite, or credit

A

LEED Online

145
Q

How to chose between rating system?

A
  1. Assign a rating system to every sqm of the building
  2. Calculate the resulting percentage
  3. Choose the appropriate rating system with the resulting percentage:
    <40% (don’t use), 40-60% (team choice), >60% (use it)
146
Q

What’s the purpose of prerequsites?

A

Associated with most credit categories, these are mandatory but offer not points for your project

147
Q

Exemplary performance

A

additional points that can be earned for a project that greatly exceeds performance levels for some credits

148
Q

What is the LEED MPR for location?

A

Must be permanent building.
Pre-fabricated and modular buildings can be certified once permanently installed
Buildings located on previously constructed docks, piers, infill, or other above water

149
Q

What is LEED MPR for boundary?

A

Typically project lot line or property line
Building: entire and complete scope of work
Interiors: project is distinct from other interior spaces
Neighborhood: land, water and construction
Campus: use sphere-of-influence line

150
Q

What is LEED MPR for size?

A

LEED BD+C & O+M: 1000sqft
LEED ID+C: 250sqft
LEED ND: 2 habitable building and <1500acres
LEED Homes: Dwelling unit

151
Q

What is CIR?

A

Credit Interpretation Ruling

Technical guidance for projects

152
Q

Does CIR cost?

A

$250/credit

153
Q

How is CIR submitted?

A

LEED Project Administrator submits through LEED Online

154
Q

Certification goal, responsible parties and target credits are addressed in what phase?

A

preliminary LEED meeting

155
Q

_____ are also used to receive waste, although they use a process that doesn’t include flushing with water.

A

Composting toilets

156
Q

Vegetated filter strips are used to ____

A

reduce impact of impervious surfaces

157
Q

The ___ includes system descriptions, IEQ criteria, design assumptions, and references to applicable codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines.

A

Basis of design

158
Q

What is the certification given by the Center for Resource Solutions for green power?

A

Green-e Energy

159
Q

The ____ details the ideas, concepts, and criteria determined to be important to the success of a project.

A

Owner’s Project Requirements

160
Q

How total vehicle parking capacity is determined

A

LEED includes all new and existing surface parking, new and existing garage parking, and any off-street parking available to users.

161
Q

Buildings may take credit in the __ for locating in a LEED-ND certified location

A

LT category

162
Q

____ should be specified for all areas with direct sunlight, and is a common design barrier that the project team will address.

A

Glare control

163
Q

_____ provides a service to the neighborhood

A

Diverse use

164
Q

What are the 4 alternative transportation options in LEED?

A

Commuter Rail
Bus
Street car
Ferries

165
Q

The use of leadership extraction practices (selecting products meeting one or more responsible extraction criteria, such as recycled content) is calculated based on what?

166
Q

In LEED BD+C: New Construction, EA credit Optimize Energy Performance is worth up to ___.

167
Q

LEED projects are required to share energy usage data with USGBC for ____

A

at least 5 years, or until the building changes ownership.

168
Q

When addressing water use, which approach should be considered first?
Select one:
a. Use of nonpotable sources
b. Sourcing potable water from non-municipal sources
c. Elimination of unnecessary uses
d. Efficiency

A

d. Efficiency

169
Q

If a project team is not satisfied with their final certification ruling, how many appeals are available?

A

Unlimited, at a cost

170
Q

Building code enforcement varies by jurisdiction, although the responsibility is with ____

A

one or more government agencies.

171
Q

Irrigation systems can be counted as temporary if they are used no longer than ___ to facilitate plant establishment.

172
Q

Which referenced standard sets the baseline for outdoor water use?

A

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense

water budget tool

173
Q

Rain gardens, dry ponds, and bioswales are all ways to __

A

slow run off

reduced burden on the municipal system

174
Q

What are the LEED 7 areas of focus, aka Impact Categories?

A 
Climate Change
Human Health
Water Resources
Biodiversity
Green Economy
Community
Natural Resources
175
Q

To qualify as an ____ a strategy must use a comprehensive approach, and have a quantifiable environmental or human health benefit.

A

Innovation credit,

176
Q

USGBC works with formerly recognized local organizations across the country to create opportunities for professionals to become involved with the green building community. These local organizations are collectively known as what?

A

Chapter Network (77 in US)

177
Q

Local culture is important for

A

Projects to factor in when determining green building objectives

178
Q

The vision of USGBC is that Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the….

A

health and vitality of all life within a generation.

179
Q

LEED is developed by USGBC, a not for profit organization, using a ____ approach

A

consensus based

180
Q

USGBC’s LEED rating system is ___. (Select 2)

a. The 3rd most popular sustainable building rating system in North America.
b. Freely available for download online.
c. A 3rd party verified program.
d. Only available for use in the US and Canada.

A

b. Freely available for download online.

c. A 3rd party verified program.

181
Q

Conduct a life-cycle-cost analysis of the project’s sustainable aspects when ___

A

determining relevant design fees and construction costs for a sustainable project

182
Q

The MEP Engineer, would be deeply involved with the rainwater harvest and reuse system, in conjunction with the ___ and ___.

A

Civil (Transportation) Engineer and Architect

183
Q

____ informs both water use and energy use by equipment

A

ENERGY STAR

184
Q

Use of on-site renewable energy directly contributes to EA credit Renewable Energy Production, and also is factored into EA credit ____ when determining the total reduction in energy cost.

A

Optimize Energy Performance

185
Q

Certain types of fire suppression systems can also contribute to _____.

A

ozone depletion

186
Q

Alternative fuels are low-polluting, non-gasoline fuels such as electricity, ____

A

hydrogen, propane, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), methanol, and ethanol.

187
Q

____ actively work to conserve land

A

Land trusts

188
Q

Which federal guideline addresses regulations on building accessibility?

A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

189
Q

In order to qualify as ____, a product must be harvested sustainably

A

FSC-certified wood

190
Q

What must the project team submit via LEED online in order to verify prerequisite and credit compliance?

A

Credit form

191
Q

Which organization provides legal protection of Ozone layer in the US?

192
Q

Baseline water consumption for a water closet?

193
Q

Types of construction related debris does Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste management planning prohibit?

A

Land clearing debris

Alternative daily cover (ADC)

194
Q

How many LEED rating systems are there?

A

21

BD+C = 10; ID+C = 3; O+M = 6; ND = 2

195
Q

Uncommon alternative water sources?

A

condensate, foundation dewatering water, used process water

196
Q

What standard or program compares energy performance of multiple buildings?

A

ENERGY STAR portfolio manager

197
Q

What does every credit category begin with in the LEED ref. guide?

198
Q

Which organization supports LEED, in addition to having its own building certification program?

A

ENERGY STAR

199
Q

Building are associated with what percentage of all CO2 emissions in US?

200
Q

How many level/tiers of LEED professional accreditations are available?

A

3

GA > AP > Fellow

201
Q

Two primary benefits of using pervious materials for hardscapes (parking lots, walks and patios)?

A

Improved rainwater quantity and quality

202
Q

How many credit categories does LEED BD+C rating systems have?

A

9

IP, LT, SS, WE, EA, MR, EQ, IN, RP

203
Q

Some individuals or corporation not permitted to use USGBC logo?

A

Packaging

Product or service

204
Q

IgCC

A

International Green Construction Code

Considered a green code

205
Q

What is smart growth?

A

Concentrates growth in compact walkable urban centers to avoid sprawl - transit oriented, walkable, bicycle friendly, neighborhood schools

206
Q

Measure of the density of non-residential land use on buildable land is a measure of

207
Q

Externalities

A

Cost or benefit that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit

208
Q

According to EPA, Americans typically spend __% of their time indoors

A

90%

Mostly due to pollutants in the area

209
Q

Several LEED credits offer two approaches to meet credit compliance, which are

A

Prescriptive path

Performance path

210
Q

Site energy is described as

A

amount of heat and electricity consumed by a building as reflected in utility bills

211
Q

____ is the standard used to model energy on LEED BD+C Home single family

A

Home Energy Rating system (HERs) Index

212
Q

BREEAM and Green Globes

A

Nationally or internationally recognized green building rating systems

213
Q

EPA definition of a brownfield site

A

may be complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant

214
Q

Energy use intensity (EUI) refer to

A

amount of energy consumed per unit floor space

215
Q

Revolving Loan Funds

A

is a financial incentive offered by municipalities for green buildings

216
Q

Most harm to global warming by ___ refrigerant

217
Q

Smoking is permitted in ____ projects

A

residential

due to legal issues

218
Q

Temperature, air speed and humidity are addressed in which standard

A

ASHRAE 55-2010

219
Q

Adhesives, sealants, and sealants primers must comply to ___

A

SCAQMD rule 1168

220
Q

Wood finishes, floor coating, stains, primers, sealers, and shellacs much not exceed VOC content mentioned in

A

SCAQMD 1113

221
Q

Strategy to maintain ongoing energy efficiency and performance is

222
Q

Major concern with interior lighting

223
Q

The LEED _____ rating system is unique in that it has no online presence

A

BD+C Homes

Green rater does on field verification

LEED GA (1 decks)

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