LEED Process Flashcards by Bob Costello

Which of the following is not a minimum program requirement (MPR)? A. Permanent location on existing land. B. Commitment to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data. C. Reasonable LEED boundaries. D. Compliance with project size requirements

Commitment to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data. Was an MPR in V2009, not LEED v4. Now it is a prerequisite within rating system

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What LEED credit category rewards projects within relatively dense areas, near diverse uses, with access to a variety of transportation options, or on sites with development constraints? A. Sustainable Sites B. Innovation C. Location and Transportation D. Smart Location and Linkage

Location and Transportation

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What is the scope of the Protect and Restore Water Resources impact category? A. Water Quality Protection, GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use, and Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services B. GHG Emissions Reduction by Embodied Energy of Water Reduction and GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use C. Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles and Local Biodiversity, Habitat Protection and Open Spaces D. Water Conservation, Water Quality Protection, and Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles

Water Conservation, Water Quality Protection, and Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles

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Who develops ongoing improvements to LEED? A. USGBC Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) B. USGBC member-based volunteer committees in conjunction with USGBC staff C. USGBC Board of Directors D. World Green Building Council (WGBC)

USGBC member-based volunteer committees in conjunction with USGBC staff

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Which of the following appropriately refers to LEED’s system goals? A. Impact Categories. B. Prerequisites. C. Prerequisites and Credits. D. Credits

Impact Categories. 7 categories developed and approved by LEED Steering Committee for LEED v4

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What LEED rating system helps create better, more sustainable, well-connected neighborhoods? A. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings B. LEED BD+C: Schools C. LEED ND D. LEED BD+C: Homes

LEED ND

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What rating system has a credit category named Smart Location and Linkage? A. LEED ND B. LEED ID+C C. LEED BD+C D. LEED O+M

LEED ND

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Which of the following are green building rating systems that exist in addition to LEED? (Choose 3) A. BREEAM, B. Green Globes, C. WaterSense, D. Green Star, E. ASHRAE

BREEAM, Green Globes, Green Star

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What impact categories are given the greatest weight in LEED? A. Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change and Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-Being B. Build a Greener Economy and Enhance Social Equity, Environmental Justice, Community Health and Quality of Life C. Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resources Cycles and Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change D. Protect and Restore Water Resources and Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Reverse contribution to Global Climate Change and enhance individual human health and well-being

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At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED certification? (2 answers) A. Hire a LEED AP B. Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available C. Gather documentation for the prerequisites D. Record all vendors used on the project

Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available. 2. Gather documentation for the prerequisites

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A building owner’s project includes a major HVAC renovation, significant envelope modifications, and core plumbing renovation. An interior fit-out is not part of the project. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate for this project? A. LEED BD+C: New Construction B. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors C. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings D. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

LEED BD+C Core and Shell

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Who is responsible for ensuring the use of the consensus process to evolve LEED in accordance with the mission, guiding principles, and strategic plan of USGBC?

LEED Steering Committee

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A university client asks about certifying multiple buildings. Which of the following is an appropriate response? A. The Neighborhood Development rating system would be used to streamline the documentation process. B. The Campus Program is used for certifying multiple buildings if they are adjacent to each other. C. The Campus Program can be used for projects not necessarily uniform in design or operations but located on a single campus location. D. The LEED Volume Program is always used for certifying more than one building.

The Campus Program can be used for projects not necessarily uniform in design or operations but located on a single campus location

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Grammatically, what language is the appropriate usage to describe a project that has been certified at any level? A. LEED Certified B. LEED-certified C. LEED certification D. LEED Certified certified

LEED-certified (not: LEED Certified or any other manner, lowercase “c” describes a project that has been certified)

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A member company wants to display its USGBC member logo. What would be an appropriate use for the USGBC member logo?

On company letterhead

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The point values of a credit are based on the credit’s ability to: (choose 2) A. Mitigate the environmental harms of a building B. Promote beneficial effects C. Decrease building costs D. Contribute to a higher certification level E. Be easily implemented

Mitigate the environmental harms of a building. 2. Promote beneficial effects

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An office has a small pantry with a kitchen sink. The sink is used to wash dishes by hand and fill coffee pots. What is the type of water called that comes out of the kitchen faucet?

Potable water

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What best defines the project boundary? A. Total area within the platted property line not including any non-constructed areas B. Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; this encompasses all areas of the site, including constructed and nonconstructed areas C. Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification D. Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it

Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it.

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A telecom company is building a new ten-story office and data center. The office space will be on the top seven floors and the data center on the first three floors. Which of the following rating system would be best suited for the project? A. LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers B. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell C. LEED BD+C: New Construction D. LEED BD+C: Data Centers

LEED BD+C: New Construction

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Which of the following LEED rating systems would the project team of a planned new three-story apartment building choose? A. The LEED Homes rating system that corresponds to the ENERGY STAR program in which they are participating. B. LEED ND: Plan C. LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise D. LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovations

LEED Homes rating system that corresponds to the Energy Star program in which they are participating.

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What are the goals of the Minimum Program Requirements? (choose 3) A. Verify buildings are meeting environmental goals B. Reduce certification process challenges C. Give clear guidance to customers D. Ensure prerequisites are met E. Protect the integrity of the LEED program

Reduce certification process challenges. 2. Give clear guidance to customers. 3. Protect the integrity of the LEED program

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What components are included in the impact category for Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change? A. GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use and Water Quality Protection B. GHG Emissions Reduction from Building Operations Energy Use and GHG Emissions Reduction from a Cleaner Energy Supply C. GHG Emissions Reduction from a Cleaner Energy Supply and Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts D. GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use and Move to Cyclical, Non-Depleting Material Cycles

GHG Emissions Reduction from building operations energy use and GHG Emissions Reduction from a cleaner energy supply

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What is the point range for a project to earn LEED Gold?

60-79. (Certified 40-49, Silver 50-59, Gold 60-79, Platinum 80+)

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A new building tenant is leasing 2-stories in an existing 10-story building. What rating system would be appropriate for the project? A. LEED Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell B. LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction C. LEED Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings D. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors

LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors (for complete interior fit-out)

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Which of the following actions can NOT be performed by a project team member using LEED online? A. Managing public-facing project details B. Submitting technical inquiries regarding LEED credits C. Coordinating resources among project team members D. Accessing web-based reference guides

Accessing web-based reference guides (only accessible through a user's USGBC online account, not LEED online)

What is each LEED rating system made up of? A. A combination of credit categories B. Interpretations C. 3rd party standards D. Impact categories

A combination of credit categories

Which of the following instances of documentation is an acceptable form when the name of the organization is appearing in a press release for the first time?

U.S. Green Building Council (it's the official name)

What is one difference between LEED Interpretations and project CIRs? A. LEED interpretations are created by certification review teams. B. LEED interpretations can only be used by the project that submitted them. C. LEED interpretations are not published publically. D. LEED interpretations are precedent-setting.

LEED interpretations are precedent-setting

Which of the following are mandatory for LEED certification? (Choose 2) A. Achieving all Regional Priority credits B. Meeting the Minimum Program Requirements C. Earning at least 50 points D. Having a LEED AP on the project E. Meeting all prerequisites F. Earning Innovation points

1. Meeting the minimum program requirements. 2. Meeting all prerequisites

Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the 'intent' of a credit/prerequisite? A. Outlines concerns specific to specific regions B. Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit C. Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit D. Addresses the synergies and trade-offs between credits

Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit

What factor impacts the cost of earning LEED-certification? A. Square footage of the building B. The type of land the building was built on C. The number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) that will occupy the finished building D. The number of stories the building has

Square footage of the building

How are LEED credits that significantly contribute to accomplishing the system goals of the seven impact categories given more emphasis? A. They contain third party standards B. The requirements are easier to achieve C. The have more options to meet the requirements D. They can earn more points

They can earn more points

Which of the following documents establishes the terms and conditions of the LEED Certification Program to which the building owner is bound?

Certification agreement

The total land area of a project site covered by buildings, streets, parking areas, and other typically impermeable surfaces constructed as part of the project is the: A. LEED neighborhood B. Development footprint C. Restored area D. Stormwater retention area

Development footprint

Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system family? A. LEED O+M B. LEED BD+C C. LEED ND D. LEED ID+C

LEED O+M. Measures various building systems over time

What is the proper designation for a project that has earned 80 points and met all prerequisites? A. LEED Platinum B. LEED Certified Platinum C. LEED Certified Gold D. LEED Gold

LEED Platinum

If an error is found in the LEED rating system, which of the following would USGBC use to address the error? A. Project CIR process B. Consensus-based review C. LEED Addenda D. LEED Interpretations

LEED Addenda. USGBC publishes clarifications (addenda) to address errors in system and guides

Which of the following determines the level of certification a project earns? A. The number of points a project earns B. The number of prerequisites attempted C. The rating system selected D. The size of the building

Number of points a project earns

What should be used during all project phases to verify the green building goals are being met? A. LEED Project Checklist B. Materials checklist C. Sustainable purchasing policy D. Commissioning plan

LEED Project Checklist. Quick list of what credits the team has pursud in pre-design, based on project vision and green building goals

The LEED Green Building Rating System is all of the following EXCEPT: A. Voluntary. B. Market-driven. C. Consensus-based. D. Privately funded

Privately funded

Which of the following helps reinforce the open consensus process of new LEED versions?

The balloting process with USGBC Membership

To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life' denotes which of the following: A. USGBC's 2013-2015 strategic plan B. The purpose of LEED Online C. USGBC's mission D. USGBC's vision

USGBC's mission (not USGBC's vision)

What part of LEED Online can be used to obtain a real-time snapshot of the project's progress? A. The review comments B. The credit assignments C. The project checklist D. The project timeline

The Project Timeline (gives overview of all steps via real-time snapshots)

What LEED rating system addresses exterior site maintenance programs? A. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell B. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings C. LEED BD+C: Schools D. LEED BD+C: New Construction

LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

Which of the following is NOT a component of the impact category Enhance Social Equity, Environmental Justice, Community Health and Quality of Life? A. Promote Access to Neighborhood Completeness Resources B. Create a Strong Sense of Place C. Support Occupant Comfort and Well-Being D. Provide Affordable, Equitable and Resilient Communities E. Promote Human Rights and Environmental Justice

Support occupant comfort and well-being

What additional LEED certification would a project team likely pursue for an office building that has already earned LEED BD+C: Core and Shell if the offices will be leased out to tenants? A. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors B. LEED BD+C: Homes C. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell post-certification D. LEED BD+C: New Construction

LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

What is the maximum number of project administrators that can be assigned to a LEED project?

What is the point range for a project to earn LEED Silver?

50-59

What LEED credit category encourages strategies that minimize the impact on ecosystems and water resources? A. Regional Priority B. Water Efficiency C. Location and Transportation D. Sustainable Sites

Sustainable Sites (not Water Efficiency)

What of the following impact categories is given the greatest weight in LEED?

Reverse contribution to Global Climate Change

What are three important factors of the LEED Green Building Rating System? A. It is voluntary B. It is government-financed C. It is the only green building standard D. It is market-driven E. It is consensus-based

Voluntary, market-driven, it is consensus-based

Which of the following are enforceable within the building industry? A. Material sourcing B. Acoustic design C. Quality of views D. International Green Construction Code (IgCC)

Internation Green Construction Code (IgCC). Provides language that broadens and strengthens building codes, accelerates construction of high performance green buildings

What impact category most directly helps with the people aspect of the triple bottom line? A. Protect and restore water resources B. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life C. Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services D. Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles

Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life

For which of the following would a LEED Green Associate use the Green Building Information Gateway (GBIG)? A. Communicating with local USGBC chapters to obtain project assistance B. Issuing a press release to the green building community C. Exploring and comparing the green dimensions of the built environment D. Updating a project's public information

Exploring and comparing the green dimensions of the built environment. (One task of LEED GA is to create project profiles, case studies, press releases, so not these)

Some credits have an LPE option. What does LPE mean?

That the credit has a Licensed Professional Exemption (LPE)

A LEED credit that supports local economies and strengthens the green building industry and supply chains supports what impact category? A. Build a Greener Economy B. Enhance Social Equity, Environmental Justice, Community Health and Quality of Life C. Global Biodiversity, Habitat Protection and Land Preservation D. Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resources Cycles

Build a greener economy

What is required of all new LEED buildings? A. Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area B. Must have an ENERGY STAR score of 50, use sustainable building materials, and have preferred parking C. Must have a minimum building height, have a daylighting strategy, and provide for occupant comfort D. Must have access to public transportation, manage rainwater, and have a FAR of at least 1.5

Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area

A declarant is the person on the project team who:

Is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit forms and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the form

Which LEED rating system has pre-certification? A. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors B. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell C. LEED BD+C: New Construction D. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings E. LEED BD+C: Schools

LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as identified within the LEED rating system? A. Prerequisite B. Credit C. Minimum Program Requirement D. Exemplary performance

Prerequisite

What best defines the property area? A. Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; it encompasses all areas of the site, including constructed and non-constructed areas B. Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it C. Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification D. Total area within the platted property line not including any non-constructed areas

Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; it encompasses all areas of the site, including constructed and non-constructed areas

For a project to be LEED Platinum a minimum of how many points must be earned?

Protecting human health globally and across the entire built environment life cycle is part of what impact category? A. Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-Being B. Promote Innovation and Integration of Green Building Products and Services C. Create a Strong Sense of Place D. Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystem Services

Enhance individual human health and well-being

What are the basic types of LEED improvements that are updated through revisions on a regular development cycle? (choose 3) A. Adaptations B. LEED reviewer comments C. LEED technical requests D. Next version of LEED E. Credit interpretation requests F. Errata and Addenda

Next version of LEED, Adaptations, Errata and Addenda

What are the key criteria that define green building performance? A. Innovative designs B. Prerequisites C. Minimum program requirements D. Third party standards

Prerequisites

What are the roles of GBCI? (choose 3) A. Promoting the triple bottom line B. Administration of the LEED exams C. Approving the LEED Rating Systems D. Third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects E. Overseeing LEED credential maintenance F. Auditing USGBC Member Companies

1. Third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects. 2. Administration of LEED Exams. 3. Overseeing LEED credential maintenance

What is the intent of the Indoor Environmental Quality credits? A. Using reused materials inside the building envelope B. Promote better indoor air quality and access to daylight and views C. Decreasing the lighting power density for interior lights D. Reducing indoor potable water use

Promote better indoor air quality and access to daylight and views

What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met? A. Building operating plan B. CIR C. LEED Project Checklist D. LEED credit form

LEED Credit Form

How are the number of points a credit can earn in LEED determined?

Each credit is independently evaluated by USGBC within the seven impact categories

What LEED developments address specific space types and international requirements? A. LEED Rating System adaptations B. Next version LEED C. LEED Pilot Credit Library D. LEED credit weightings

LEED Rating System adaptations (extensions of existing rating system to address specific types of spaces or requirements for international projects)

A project that earns 65 points would earn what level of certification?

Gold

Which of the following must occur before a project team pursues a LEED Interpretation? A. The inquiry must first undergo the project CIR process. B. The project team must contact USGBC customer service. C. The project must earn a LEED certification. D. A committee must review the request.

The inquiry must first undergo the project CIR process

When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the project team decide which rating system to use?

Use the 40/60 Rule: 40% or less of LEED project building or space then don't use, 60% or more then use

Where should a project team go for updates and errata for the LEED BD+C: New Construction rating system?

USGBC.org

How many of the 110 possible LEED points can be earned for addressing regionally specific environmental issues?

How does USGBC support achievement of its mission 'to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life'? (choose 2)

Local chapters and LEED green building program

What statement is true regarding the LEED Scorecard? A. The LEED Scorecard is organized by LEED category B. Innovation credits are not listed in the LEED Scorecard C. The LEED Scorecard gives the project team the option of not earning prerequisitesD. There is one LEED Scorecard that can be used for any rating system

LEED scorecard is organized by LEED category

In what instances would a project team submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? (choose 2) A. When the person registering the project has a question about the registration process B. When a conflict in a credit or prerequisite requires resolution C. When the reference guide does not address a specific issue D. When appealing a credit that has been denied

1. When reference guide does not address a specific issue. 2. When a conflict in a credit or prerequisite requires resolution

An architect is designing a mixed use building that will have retail space on the lower floors and residential condominiums on the upper floors. The building will also include space for a pre-kindergarten learning facility. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate? A. LEED BD+C: Retail B. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors C. LEED BD+C: Schools D. LEED BD+C: New Construction

LEED BC+C: New Construction

What must a project do to earn LEED certification after selecting a rating system? A. Satisfy all prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of points B. Earn a minimum number of points only C. Pay the relevant fees and have a Green Rater approve the project D. Satisfy relevant prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of points

Satisfy all prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of points

The area of a project site that is used by the building structure, defined by the perimeter of the building plan is the: A. Building envelope B. Building shell C. Development footprint D. Building footprint

Building footprint

What tool is used to determine the target certification level?

LEED Scorecard

Which of the following are credit categories found in the LEED scorecard? (choose 3) A. Energy Performance B. LEED AP C. Materials and Resources D. Indoor Air Quality E. Water Efficiency F. Sustainable Sites

Water efficiency, Sustainable sites, Materials and resources

What does the LEED Volume Program help with? A. Cost-effective LEED certification on a volume scale B. Comparing baseline energy use among buildings C. Policy support for LEED documentation D. Comparing design case energy use among buildings

Cost-effective LEED certification on a volume scale

Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category?

Innovation

How does LEED evaluate the environmental performance of a building? A. By the amount of energy reduction B. From a whole building perspective over a building's life cycle C. Through a cradle to grave analysis D. Using LEED Online

From a whole building perspective over a building's life cycle

What is the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) intended to replace?

Traditional building codes

What does LEED stand for?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

What impact category addresses reducing negative environmental impacts throughout the materials life-cycle? A. Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services B. Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resources Cycles C. Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change D. GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use

Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles

What is true about a project that earns 38 points towards certification?

No certification earned

What is the minimum certification level in LEED? A. Approved B. Accredited C. certified D. Certified

Certified (must be capitalized)

If a building has already earned LEED BD+C: New Construction certification what additional certifications could the building earn in the future? (choose 2) A. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings B. LEED for Neighborhood Development C. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors D. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors and LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

Promoting the triple bottom line is a part of USGBC's: A. Strategic goals B. Guiding principles C. Mission D. Vision

Guiding principles (7 total principles)

Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are most likely used for what part of the LEED process? A. Addenda and updates to the LEED Rating Systems B. Technical guidance for LEED credits C. Communicating with the project administrator and/or project team D. Appeal of denied credits

Technical guidance for LEED credits (guidance)

A hamburger franchise is planning on building thirty new restaurants across the country in the next two years. Each restaurant is based on the same prototype. How should the multiple buildings be certified? A. Using the LEED Volume Program B. As a LEED for Neighborhood Development project C. Using the LEED Campus Program D. By registering each project individually with LEED Online

Using a LEED Volume Program

A multi-family building that is 3 stories tall would be certified under what rating system? A. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors B. LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise C. LEED BD+C: New Construction D. LEED BD+C: Homes

LEED BD+C: Homes (1-3 stories is single/multi-family and low-rise)

What describes a project that has been certified to the base level?

LEED Certified (no hyphen and capitalized

Which of the following are LEED impact categories? A. Reuse Dependence on Fossil Fuels and Create a Strong Sense of Place B. Build a Greener Economy and Protect and Restore Water Resources C. Social Capital, Natural Capital, and Economic Capital D. Natural Context, Infrastructural Context, and Social Context

Build a greener economy and protect and restore water resources

Which of the following statements regarding LEED Interpretations is NOT true? A. LEED interpretations can be applied to multiple projects. B. LEED interpretations are reviewed by LEED committees comprised of member-selected green building practitioners and USGBC staff. C. LEED interpretations are an opportunity to contribute to LEED in a significant way. D. LEED interpretations are used to add new requirements to the LEED Rating System.

LEED interpretations are used to add new requirements to the LEED Rating System

Which of the following defines the types of buildings, spaces, and neighborhoods that the LEED rating system is designed to evaluate? A. LEED Online B. Minimum Program Requirements C. Credits D. Prerequisites

Minimum program requirements

Which of the following is not a credit category for LEED for Neighborhood Development? A. Awareness and Education B. Green Infrastructure and Buildings C. Smart Location and Linkage D. Neighborhood Pattern and Design

Awareness and Education

A project team is shrinking the building footprint to increase the amount of open space on a project. What impact category does this design decision support? A. Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts B. Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services C. Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles D. Provide Affordable, Equitable and Resilient Communities

Protect, enhance and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services

What are the roles of USGBC? A. Administering and creating the LEED rating systems and issuing LEED building certifications B. Promoting the triple bottom line and administering the LEED exams C. Auditing member companies and providing building grants to for-profit companies D. Overseeing LEED credential maintenance and third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects

Administering and creating the LEED rating systems and issuing LEED building certifications

What is the exterior surface of the building referred to as?

Envelope

What is the purpose of the LEED Pilot Credit Library?

To allow credits to be refined through LEED project evaluations before they complete the balloting process for introduction into LEED

LEED requires which of the following to be done in order for a project to earn certification? (choose 2) A. Achieve at least 50 points B. Achieve all prerequisites for the rating system C. Have the project administrator be a LEED AP D. Include a LEED AP on the project E. Meet the Minimum Program Requirements

1. Meet the minimum program requirement. 2. Achieve all prerequisites for the rating system

What is USGBC's vision? A. Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated B. See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future C. Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation D. Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes, and communities throughout the United States

Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation

Which of the following is an alternative compliance path to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)? A. LEED B. ASHRAE 90.1 C. BREEAM D. ASHRAE 189.1

ASHRAE 189.1