MOCK EXAM IV Flashcards
LeadingGreen is going through the planning of a project and wants to know what should be included in the pre-design phase? (CHOOSE 2)
- Review laws and standards
- Develop a project schedule
What is TRUE about an Innovative Performance credit?
They must include a quantifiable benefit out of the scope of LEED
Name a distinction between a green building and a conventionally designed building?
Green buildings are developed using an integrative process
Credit interactions are crucial to the integrative design process. Which of the following 3 options could work together to maximize their synergies? (CHOOSE 3)
- Occupant lighting controls
- Daylight sensors
- Occupancy sensors
Looking at the BPDO-Material Product Declarations credit, which of the following is not an approved way for manufacturers to report chemical inventory?
USGBC-designed program
Building Inc. is constructing a brand new, state-of-the-art green condominium, 3-storeys tall with incredible daylighting. Which LEED rating system should the company pursue?
The LEED v4 Homes rating system that corresponds to the ENERGY STAR® program in which they are participating.
Which of the following is most likely to occur over time if a school has a PV array on its rooftop, and begins a demand response program to shift 10% of its energy consumption?
The school’s energy costs will decrease
A university is building a new campus east of Toronto that will consist of 15 buildings, labs, and offices. What is an appropriate strategy for achieving energy efficiency?
Building a district heating and cooling system
Which of the following organizations supports LEED, in addition to having its own building certification program?
ENERGY STAR
A new office complex is deciding where to locate their building and plans plans to have less parking than zoning requires thus reducing its footprint. What is a possible credit interaction?
Protection of sensitive land
Which of the following allows project teams with unique project needs additional options or approaches for achieving LEED credit(s)? (Choose 2)
- Alternative Compliance Paths (ACPs)
- Global Alternative Compliance Paths (Global ACPs)
Submetering is now a rewarded and required strategy in LEED v4, but how does it reduce outdoor water use?
By providing water consumption tracking and leak identification
Which of the following areas would be optimal for a LEED project?
Areas with high development density
By avoiding the development of Greenfields, the environment benefits due to:
Rainwater management
Which of the following affect the ventilation levels of a space in regards to thermal comfort? (Choose 2)
- The types of occupant activities being performed
- The type of occupant clothing
LeadingGreen went to the annual Greenbuild conference and saw a product being displayed which attempted to maximize views and daylight while avoiding any glare problems. How should the project team evaluate this product?
Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation
Crestwood is building a brand new lower and upper high school and wants to maximize student success. When reviewing potential locations what would have the greatest impact on students’ success?
Orienting the building to maximize daylighting
A developer is building a brand new office building in Mexico City where the air quality is poor. With that in mind how would this project promote high indoor air quality? (CHOOSE 2)
- Install walk-off mats in the entryways
- Use materials with low VOC emissions
Which of the following is considered a green code?
The International Green Construction Code (lgCC)
Building commissioning is a requirement for LEED projects and can also lead to points if completed extensively to ensure that building systems comply with:
The owner’s program requirements
What process is known to help inform design decisions related to urban micro-farms in the community which has high quality soil?
Site assessment
What are some examples of open space? (CHOOSE 2)
- A community garden
- A jogging trail
Which of the following describes site energy?
The amount of heat and electricity consumed by a building as reflected in utility bills
LEED Online requires many manual inputs of information from the project, including the chemical content of building materials which would be found on the:
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What part of the review process allows for LEED credits to be assessed prior to substantial construction completion?
Design
Which of the following is considered buildable land area?
Areas with trees
The Systems Thinking approach is a guiding principle in LEED. What is it?
An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts influence many other parts
What are two primary responsibilities of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)? (Choose 2)
- Administer the LEED project certification program
- Develop and administer the LEED professional accreditations program
A new neighborhood, currently under development, will include residential homes, commercial office space, street front retail shopping, and townhomes. The developer wants to increase the connectivity of the development. How will this best be accomplished?
Designing street grid patterns
There are numerous types of sites whose characteristics depend on preexisting or current conditions. What is a brownfield?
A previously used site that may be contaminated
What school building components can improve students’ experiences while maintaining preferable life-cycle impacts?
Reused acoustic tiles
A project team is developing a single building in an area that is new to them. Which stakeholder will explain the local context, culture, and history of this project site?
Local residents
Buildings are a large producer of greenhouse gas and consumer of energy. What percentage of electricity do buildings account for in the U.S.?
72%
There are many types of fertilizers and pest management techniques. What plants would promote biodiversity on a site?
Native plants
At what point in the project do teams submit the proper documentation for Construction Review?
Upon substantial construction completion
A new project is being constructed in Arizona, an arid climate. The landscape architect selected only native vegetation. Why? (CHOOSE 2)
- To support pest management
- To minimize evapotranspiration
Nthunzi Development has irresponsibly decided to build a new laboratory on a greenfield. What is the best pathway for the project to achieve the credit Sensitive Land Protection?
Check the NatureServe database to ensure that the site does not house any listed species
Building codes consist of rules and regulations for design and construction within a certain boundary. Which of the following green building codes can be enforced by law? (CHOOSE 2)
- International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
- ASHRAE 189.1
Green buildings are said to generally cost more than conventional ones because of:
Consultant fees for green building experts
There are a number of parameters involved in reducing building emissions. But the most important design and construction consideration is:
Building location