MOCK EXAM III Flashcards
How can encouraging cycling not positively contribute to sustainability?
Impact of weather on commuting habits
It is understood that parking leads to a variety of negative environmental effects. How can a project minimize its amount of parking spaces? (CHOOSE 3)
- Selecting a site in a dense and diverse area
- Building in places near transit
- Instituting transportation demand management strategies
When calculating the baseline water usage of a building, the EPAct of 1992 does not include which one of the following:
Dishwashers
What is the total land area of a project site that is covered by buildings, streets, parking areas, and other typically impermeable surfaces constructed as part of the project?
Development footprint
The EPAct of 1992 as amended is used:
To set the baseline water flow requirements of toilets and fixtures
How can a higher level of occupant comfort due to task lighting, thermostats, and adjustable air diffusers positively impact the Triple Bottom Line?
Increased occupant performance
A project uses an on-site wastewater treatment plan and uses the treated wastewater to replenish the aquifer below, helping to:
Reduce the demand for wastewater treatment infrastructure
LeadingGreen has almost completed all LEED documentation for its new office tower. The USGBC believes that it has found an error in the LEED rating system. How should USGBC address this error?
LEED Addenda
Impact Categories were developed for incorporation into LEED v4 to address which of the following?
LEED’s goals
What was missing in the green building industry that the USGBC, along with LEED, has filled?
A standard measurement and definition of green building
What standard must a project’s ESC (Erosion and Sedimentation control) plan comply with?
EPA Construction General Permit or the local equivalent
Construction and demolition debris are responsible for a large amount of the waste in our landfills. How can a project team reduce the energy use and waste associated with demolition? (CHOOSE 3)
- Restore existing buildings
- Re-build an historic project
- Select a blighted building
After substantial completion and occupancy, how can the project team maintain ongoing energy efficiency via a third party?
Through retrocommissioning
“Location, location, location!” Location is a very important item for LEED in multiple credit categories. Which location choice can unexpectedly reduce the demand for new materials in a project?
A dense, mixed-use neighborhood
The Green Building Information Gateway (GBIG) is a great tool to find information about buildings across America. What would a LEED Green Associate use the GBIG for?
Exploring and comparing the green dimensions of the built environment
A team is trying to track its project’s energy usage over time using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. What tool on LEED Online can be used to take a snapshot of the project’s progress?
The project timeline
A project team is attempting to get the most bang for their buck and minimize the project’s water use. Which strategy will best accomplish this?
Xeriscaping
A new development implemented ESC (Erosion and Sedimentation Control) and LID (Low Impact Development) plans throughout its site, which helps with 2 of the following: (CHOOSE 2)
- On-site rainwater management
- The creation of buffers between development and water resources
Donald Sterling only cares about the economic return of a building, so why would he certify it as LEED?
Certified green office buildings rent for 2% more than comparable buildings
A developer cannot determine how many buildings he wants to locate on a large site. What LEED rating system extends past the project and into the local and regional communities?
LEED ND
LeadingGreen owns 100% of the LEED® boundary. The project includes a major HVAC renovation, significant envelope modifications, and core plumbing renovation but may also allow for future tenant fit-outs. Which LEED rating system should be selected based on the 40/60 rule?
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
Rabinowitz Development wants to certify their 9-story multi-family residential project but needs to determine a baseline to compare itself to by:
Calculations made using ASHRAE 90.1
Which is a renewable resource?
Biomass
What is one of the primary goals of the commissioning process?
The project complies with the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
LEED v4 introduced new compliance paths for its rating systems. When would the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index be used?
When determining the minimum energy performance of a two-story residential project
A project engineer is responsible for signing off on a number of LEED credits but is missing the legally binding documents that describe the quality of the materials to be used on the project. What are these documents called?
Specifications
A project team is having difficulty at different stages of a project’s LEED process. When would a project team choose to submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? (CHOOSE 2)
- When a conflict in a credit or prerequisite requires resolution
- When the reference guide does not address a specific issue
Which of the following demonstrates Systems Thinking?
Researching how occupants will travel to the project
A project team is holding its first LEED Charrette and wants to brainstorm water efficiency improvements. What legal requirements would team members be researching during the integrative process?
Non-potable water sources
What should the project team do if it changed its mind and decided not to pursue a credit initially attempted?
Remove the credit
LEED for Neighborhood Development has two rating systems within it. It also has some unique credit categories. Which one of the following is not one of them?
Awareness and Education
Green Cleaning used to be a commonly used ‘Innovation in Design’ point for LeadingGreen’s Canadian projects. Now it is an actual credit. What standard can projects outside the United States use for green cleaning products?
Global Ecolabeling Network
A project team decided to increase the building floor to site area ratio by building up as opposed to out. In doing so which impact category would be targeted?
Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (EQp2)?
Smoking is not permitted in residential projects
How many points does a project need to become exactly LEED Certified?
40
The EPA’s WaterSense label is encouraged by LEED for all new fixtures purchased throughout the building’s life. Which of the following does it apply to? (CHOOSE 3)
- Private/public faucets
- Showerheads
- Toilets
The city of Toronto is attempting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its municipally owned buildings and should encourage: (CHOOSE 2)
- The improvement of the energy efficiency of communities
- The improvement of the energy efficiency of buildings
One way to discourage the use of conventional gas-operated vehicles is to encourage the use of alternative green vehicles by:
Install preferred parking spots for specified vehicles
What process uses heat recovery to capture heat from electricity generation and then turns the recovered heat into thermal energy that can be used to heat a building?
Cogeneration
Commercial construction is responsible for what percentage of all carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S.?
38%