practice test 2 questions Flashcards by Maya Taylor

What type of fixture can earn EPA’s WaterSense label?

A. Dishwasher
B. Washing machine
C. HET dual flush toilet
D. Kitchen sink faucets

C. HET dual flush toilet

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If local code permits, what types of water should be used for flushing toilets? (Choose Two)

A. Graywater
B. Well water
C. Dishwasher water
D. Stormwater

A. Graywater
D. Stormwater

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How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced?

A. Installing a green roof
B. Painting the surface with dark colored coatings
C. Covering the roof with high VOC materials
D. Installing a cistern on the roof

A. Installing a green roof

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What credit category is given the greatest weighting?

A. Energy and Atmosphere
B. Materials and Resources
C. Water Efficiency
D. Sustainable Sites

A. Energy and Atmosphere

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What items would NOT be included in comingled recycling?

A. Aluminum cans
B. Stone
C. Plastic
D. Cardboard

B. Stone

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What resources are available to team members to find more information about other LEED projects? (Choose Two)

A. USGBC’s monthly magazine
B. USGBC publications
C. USGBC Chapters
D. LEED Online

B. USGBC publications
C. USGBC Chapters

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Cardboard boxes that are collected at curbside pickups or from an onsite comingled recycling area are examples of what materials?

A. Durable materials
B. Remanufactured materials
C. Salvaged materials
D. Recycled materials

D. Recycled materials

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Why does the USGBC outline rules on use of its trademarks and logos?

A. USGBC wants to make sure it retains control over what is said about LEED
B. USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately
C. USGBC wants customers to be directed to its website for clear information
D. USGBC wants to be able to charge a fee for logo use

B. USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately

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Which of the following are NOT LEED Rating Systems?

A. LEED for Schools
B. LEED for Neighborhood Development
C. LEED for Warehouses
D. LEED for Retail

C. LEED for Warehouses

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Why choose a project site with a high development density?

A. The project would have access to public parking
B. The project site would be near a public rail line
C. The project would have access to at least 10 basic services
D. The project would reduce sprawl

D. The project would reduce sprawl

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Which projects would NOT be eligible for LEED certification? (Choose Two)

A. A new building project that uses no refrigerants
B. A new building project that uses hydrocarbons (HCs) as refrigerants
C. A new building project that uses CFC-based refrigerants
D. An existing building project that phases out the use of CFC-based refrigerants no later than 5 years after the project is completed
E. An existing building project that reduces CFC-based refrigerants by 95% prior to submitting the LEED application and will continue to use this system for another 10 years

C. A new building project that uses CFC-based refrigerants
E. An existing building project that reduces CFC-based refrigerants by 95% prior to submitting the LEED application and will continue to use this system for another 10 years

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In an integrated design approach, when does the green building process end?

A. At the construction phase
B. At the bidding phase
C. At the design phase
D. At final occupancy

D. At final occupancy

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What are acceptable ways to reference LEED in product literature? (Choose Two)

A. ABC Bamboo flooring complies with MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
B. ABC Bamboo flooring is a LEED product
C. ABC Bamboo flooring is LEED qualified product
D. ABC Bamboo flooring contributes to satisfying MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under LEED
E. ABC Bamboo flooring complies with all requirements of MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under LEED

D. ABC Bamboo flooring contributes to satisfying MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under LEED
E. ABC Bamboo flooring complies with all requirements of MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under LEED

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What is the benefit of installing bicycle racks?

A. Community connectivity
B. Reducing automobile use
C. Innovation in Design
D. Reducing heat islands

B. Reducing automobile use

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What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?

A. Pollution of water bodies
B. Damage to the Earth’s ozone layer
C. Increased use of fossil fuels
D. Increased air pollution

B. Damage to the Earth’s ozone layer

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What attributes should recycled materials have in order to take advantage of synergies with local materials?

A. The recycled material should be remanufactured locally
B. The recycled material should be more durable
C. The recycled material should have low VOCs
D. The recycled material should be extracted locally

A. The recycled material should be remanufactured locally

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If a mechanical engineer needs guidance on whether a particular software package can be used to measure energy efficiency, how should the engineer proceed?

A. Submit a CIR using LEED Online
B. Submit a CIR to the LEED Steering Committee
C. Submit a CIR to the project administrator
D. See if the credit is marked ‘Anticipated’ during the design phase review

A. Submit a CIR using LEED Online

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Which of the following projects would not meet the minimum program requirements for certification?

A. A new laboratory building that will be located partially underground
B. A building project that is three stories high
C. A new building on an office campus located next door to an existing certified building
D. A modular classroom that can be moved to another location on the school property

D. A modular classroom that can be moved to another location on the school property

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When does a successful integrated project begin?

A. At the project handover
B. In the construction phase
C. In the design phase
D. After occupancy

C. In the design phase

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What type of water has the highest quality?

A. Stormwater
B. Graywater
C. Non-potable water
D. Well water

D. Well water

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What standard might need to be consulted for increasing building energy performance?

A. SMACNA
B. Green-e
C. ISO 14020
D. ASHRAE 90.1-2007

D. ASHRAE 90.1-2007

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A project tea discovers a new way to avoid the heat island effect. How does the LEED certification process reward this new concept?

A. Cradle-to-cradle analysis
B. Life-cycle costing
C. Triple bottom line accounting
D. Life-cycle assessment

B. Life-cycle costing

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How many points are listed for prerequisites on the LEED Scorecard?

A. 18
B. 0
C. 2
D. 1

B. 0

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Green power refers to electricity products that include significant proportions of electricity generated from energy resources that

A. Have zero emissions
B. Are greenhouse gas neutral
C. Are environmentally preferable
D. Come from hydroelectric sources

C. Are environmentally preferable

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A Green Education program is widely known as an innovative strategy worthy of an ID point in the LEED rating systems. What characteristics does this program display that must be present in all innovative performance strategies? (Choose Two) A. Rare B. Unique C. Quantifiable D. Comprehensive

C. Quantifiable D. Comprehensive

What helps minimize the space requirements of occupant recycling? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Having onsite cardboard bailers B. Locating the recycling bins in the basement of the building C. Installing can crushers D. Having multiple bins for each recycled material

A. Having onsite cardboard bailers C. Installing can crushers

What are attributes of native plants? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Require less pruning B. Require less pesticide C. Require less sunlight D. Require less fertilizer

B. Require less pesticide D. Require less fertilizer

Which vehicle is not considered an alternative-fuel vehicle? Group of answer choices A. Natural gas powered car B. Efficient gas-electric hybrid C. Electric car D. Gas powered Honda that has achieved a Green Score of 40

D. Gas powered Honda that has achieved a Green Score of 40

On what should the priorities for the project design criteria be based? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Carbon offsets B. Environmental guidelines C. Value engineering D. Project constraints

B. Environmental guidelines D. Project constraints

What would NOT qualify as a previously developed site? Group of answer choices A. Lot reseeded with native grasses B. Lot where there used to be a road C. Lot that was recently graded D. Greenfield lot donated to the city

D. Greenfield lot donated to the city

If an HVAC engineer is a LEED AP and also a principle participant on a project, what type of credit can be earned? Group of answer choices A. Innovation in Design B. Bonus C. Quantifiable D. Platinum

A. Innovation in Design

How can regional priority credits be earned? Group of answer choices A. Developing an educational or training system that addresses local building issues B. Using materials that are located within 500 miles of the project site C. Addressing green measures or strategies that are more important to a climate or region D. Using 100% native plants for the site's landscaping

C. Addressing green measures or strategies that are more important to a climate or region

Some wood flooring recovered from a renovation project was refurbished and reused onsite. What type of material is the wood flooring considered? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Virgin wood B. Local material C. Refurbished material D. Recycled content

B. Local material C. Refurbished material

What defines the density of a nonresidential building? Group of answer choices A. Building Footprint / Acre of Buildable Land B. Site Area / Acre of Buildable Land C. Floor Area / 120,000 sq. ft. D. Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land

D. Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land

What environmental benefit does green power have? Group of answer choices A. Emission reductions B. Reduced environmental regulation C. Avoiding electricity blackouts D. Stability of electrical prices

A. Emission reductions

A site described as accessible means the site meets the requirements of which standard? Group of answer choices A. USGBC B. ADA C. GBCI D. AIA

B. ADA

How is the quantity of locally harvested and manufactured materials used on a project calculated? Group of answer choices A. By the materials' average distance from the project site B. By the materials' proportion of cost C. By the amount of leftovers diverted from landfills D. By the number of board feet

B. By the materials' proportion of cost

What is a natural conflict between the prevention of ozone depletion and global warming? Group of answer choices A. Refrigerants that deplete the ozone layer are less efficient B. Global warming gases are used in refrigerants C. Global warming is caused by ozone layer gases D. Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient

D. Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient

LEED Online can be used for all of the following except: Group of answer choices A. Submit technical inquiries regarding LEED Credits B. Accessing online reference guides C. Document compliance with LEED Credit Requirements D. Managing public facing project details

B. Accessing online reference guides

What best defines non-potable water? Group of answer choices A. Water that is not treated to drinking water standards B. Reclaimed water C. Water obtained from rainwater harvesting D. Recycled water from a municipal supply

A. Water that is not treated to drinking water standards

What has the lowest priority in building design? Group of answer choices A. Building codes B. Fire protection codes C. Plumbing codes D. LEED Rating System

D. LEED Rating System

How can the site boundary differ from the LEED project boundary? Group of answer choices A. They are exactly the same B. The site boundary is the portion of the site submitted for LEED while the LEED project boundary marks where the LEED project ends C. They can be the same, but site boundary includes only the area submitted for LEED D. The site boundary is the property line while the LEED project boundary the portion of the site submitted for LEED

D. The site boundary is the property line while the LEED project boundary the portion of the site submitted for LEED

What two terms mean the same thing? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. SRI B. Emissivity C. Albedo D. Solar reflectance E. Heat island

C. Albedo D. Solar reflectance

What information is needed to calculate the SRI of a material? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Emissivity B. Thickness of the material C. Thermal gradient D. Reflectance

A. Emissivity D. Reflectance

What project issues are addressed by guidelines from SMACNA? Group of answer choices A. Refrigerant quantities B. Carpet durability C. VOCs in materials D. Air quality issues from construction or renovation

D. Air quality issues from construction or renovation

What strategy does the EPA rank highest as having the greatest impact on waste reduction? Group of answer choices A. Source reduction B. Recycling C. Selecting sustainable materials D. Reuse

A. Source reduction

Which of the following strategies have earned innovation in design / operations in the past? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Using organic foods in a cafeteria B. Using high volume fly ash in concrete C. Implementing a green parking design D. Implementing an educational outreach program

B. Using high volume fly ash in concrete D. Implementing an educational outreach program

What organization publishes Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potential scores? Group of answer choices A. Montreal Protocol B. World Meteorological Organization C. United Nation D. USGBC

B. World Meteorological Organization

What important documents should be created for the purpose of selecting the design team? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Statement of work B. Request for qualifications C. Bidding documents D. Operations and maintenance manuals

A. Statement of work B. Request for qualifications

What is a working fluid that flows through a machine that is designed to pump heat from a lower temperature to a higher temperature? Group of answer choices A. Green power B. Graywater C. Potable water D. Refrigerants

D. Refrigerants

In sustainable building, what should a project's budget include? Group of answer choices A. Lifecycle cost analysis B. Industry-related standards relevant to the project C. Statement of work D. Project goals

A. Lifecycle cost analysis

If a refrigeration system is inefficient, what is the indirect impact? Group of answer choices A. Decreased green house gas emissions B. Decreased water use C. Increased heat islands D. Increased energy consumption

D. Increased energy consumption

A vehicle must meet which required to be considered low-emitting and fuel-efficient? Group of answer choices A. Green-e score of 45 or more B. Green Seal score of 45 or more C. Green Label score of 45 or more D. Green score of 45 or more

D. Green score of 45 or more

What is a way LEED encourages the purchase and use of low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles? Group of answer choices A. Implementing car share membership B. Locating the project in a densely developed neighborhood C. Providing discounted parking passes, if parking fees exist D. Setting up a carpool notification system

C. Providing discounted parking passes, if parking fees exist

What statement is true regarding HydroFluoroCarbons (HFCs)? Group of answer choices A. The HFC refrigerant group includes NH3, CO2, and propane B. HFCs have high ozone depletion potential C. Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential D. HFCs are scheduled to be banned under the Montreal Protocol

C. Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential

What does the global warming potential measure? Group of answer choices A. Embodied energy of a refrigerant B. Chemical contribution to global warming C. Lifespan of refrigerants D. Harm done by refrigerants to the ozone layer

B. Chemical contribution to global warming

What must occur if a project includes a CFC phase-out plan? Group of answer choices A. The project must implement green house gas emissions reporting B. The CFC-based refrigerants must be replaced with low ODP refrigerants C. The annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants must be reduced to 5% or less D. The CFC-based refrigerants must be replaced with HCFCs

C. The annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants must be reduced to 5% or less

A granite countertop taken from a demolition project and reused in a residence is what type of product? Group of answer choices A. Locally recovered B. Salvaged C. Locally manufactured D. Locally extracted

B. Salvaged

The use of native plants on the project site can most assist projects teams with what other sustainable intents? Group of answer choices A. Using sustainable materials B. Construction waste management C. Reducing stormwater quantity D. Protecting existing local habitat

D. Protecting existing local habitat

How can green power be purchased for use in LEED projects? Group of answer choices A. By installing solar panels B. By purchasing any renewable energy source C. By purchasing biofuel based power D. By selecting a Green-e certified power provider

D. By selecting a Green-e certified power provider

What site features are included in the landscape area? Group of answer choices A. Paved bicycled path B. The building C. Walkway made of recycled rubber tires D. Area with invasive plants

D. Area with invasive plants

What environmental issue occurs from stormwater runoff? Group of answer choices A. Sedimentation B. Ozone depletion C. Blackwater D. Heat islands

A. Sedimentation

What is the most common way to meet the requirements of off-site renewable energy? Group of answer choices A. Directly purchasing green power from local utility companies B. Obtaining energy from a geothermal system C. Purchasing RECs D. Installing a rooftop photovoltaic array

C. Purchasing RECs

In many buildings the most significant savings associated with water efficiency result from: Group of answer choices A. Keeping contaminants at safe levels in reservoirs and aquifers B. Reduced maintenance costs C. Reduced development costs D. Reduced energy costs

D. Reduced energy costs

What is the minimum occupancy rate required for an Existing Buildings O&M project (Building Operations & Maintenance) to earn certification? Group of answer choices A. 80% of FTEs B. 75% of FTEs C. 1 FTE D. Typical physical occupancy

D. Typical physical occupancy

LEED Minimum Project Requirements prohibit gerrymandering. What does this mean? Group of answer choices A. Defining the site area to exclude green space between campus projects B. Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites C. Hiding project costs in ROI calculations D. Making the project building area < 2% of the site area

B. Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites

What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Longer product life B. Lower maintenance costs C. Reduction in storm water runoff D. Reduced heat islands

A. Longer product life B. Lower maintenance costs

What does ASHRAE 55-2004 specify? Group of answer choices A. Energy performance B. Indoor air quality C. Commuting surveys D. Thermal comfort

D. Thermal comfort

What does the Montreal Protocol ban? Group of answer choices A. Coal-fired power plants B. Mercury in light bulbs C. Incandescent light bulbs D. CFCs

D. CFCs

What is the best type of site to develop on? Group of answer choices A. Wetland B. Greenfield C. Previously developed site D. Nature preserve

C. Previously developed site

What types of old materials does LEED NOT suggest reusing on a project? Group of answer choices A. Furniture B. Asphalt C. Trees D. Showerheads

D. Showerheads

What are the attributes of open space? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Open space is pervious B. Open space is 100 ft. beyond the building perimeter C. Open space is shaded D. Open space has been previously developed E. Open space is vegetated

A. Open space is pervious E. Open space is vegetated

What types of green energy qualify as green power for LEED projects? Group of answer choices A. Using no refrigerants B. Energy reductions C. Renewable energy certificates D. On-site renewable energy

C. Renewable energy certificates

What is the EPAct of 1992 used for? Group of answer choices A. To define the VOC content limits of certain building materials B. To determine the baseline building energy performance for buildings 20,000 sq. ft. or less C. To set the baseline water flow requirements of toilets and fixtures D. To define ODP and GWP limits for refrigerants

C. To set the baseline water flow requirements of toilets and fixtures

Which items are considered pre-consumer recycled content? Group of answer choices A. Magazine overruns B. Leftover drywall from a renovation C. Wooden pallets used by a shipping company D. Excavated soil

A. Magazine overruns

What amount of parking will encourage alternative transportation and maximize open space? Group of answer choices A. Enough for parking for FTE building occupants B. 25% less parking spaces than the peak occupant demand C. Enough parking to handle peak occupant demand D. The minimum amount required by any local code

D. The minimum amount required by any local code

What types of land is NOT considered previously developed? Group of answer choices A. Graded site that has grown over with grass B. Tree mill C. Site of an old drive-in theatre D. Farmland

D. Farmland

Which of the following does NOT help achieve a water-efficient landscape? Group of answer choices A. Planting with native plants B. Green roof C. Micro misters D. Planting with adaptive plants

B. Green roof

If a building has already earned LEED for New Construction certification, what additional certifications could the project earn? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Operations & Maintenance B. Commercial Interiors C. Core & Shell D. Neighborhood Development

A. Operations & Maintenance B. Commercial Interiors

A LEED AP on a project works exclusively on the HVAC system and does not serve as a principal participant. What statement is true regarding this scenario? Group of answer choices A. The project would earn an Regional Priority credit B. The project would earn an Innovation in Design credit C. No credit would be earned D. The project would earn an Energy and Atmosphere credit

C. No credit would be earned

What should be included in a construction waste management plan? Group of answer choices A. Erosion control B. Where construction debris will be diverted C. Asbestos removal D. The percent of recycled materials

B. Where construction debris will be diverted

Why should a project team aim to achieve more points than are required for the target certification level? Group of answer choices A. If some credits are denied, the project will still earn enough points for the target certification B. In case extra points are achieved during the construction process, the next certification level can be achieved C. To earn regional priority credits D. Achieving more points will increase the energy efficiency of the building

A. If some credits are denied, the project will still earn enough points for the target certification

Biomass is what type of material? Group of answer choices A. Animal waste B. Fly-ash C. Landfill gas D. Plant material

D. Plant material

What information can be entered in the LEED Score Card? Group of answer choices A. If the credit will be streamlined B. USGBC Member ID C. Points attempted for prerequisites D. Certification estimate

D. Certification estimate

What is not a credit category in LEED? Group of answer choices A. Indoor Air Quality B. Sustainable Sites C. Water Efficiency D. Materials and Resources

A. Indoor Air Quality

What design decisions would help reduce the quantity or improve the quality of stormwater runoff? Group of answer choices A. Using drip lines for irrigation B. Replacing all roads and hardscapes with impervious asphalt C. Adding a constructed wetland D. Placing the building next to a park or other natural area

C. Adding a constructed wetland

Construction and demolition debris includes all but which of the following? Group of answer choices A. Concrete B. Drywall C. Steel from a demolished building D. Rocks

D. Rocks

Increasing the use of graywater in a building can help with: Group of answer choices A. Reducing rainwater harvesting B. Reducing potable water use in faucets C. Reducing stormwater runoff D. Reducing potable water used by urinals

D. Reducing potable water used by urinals

Who decides if wastewater from showers can be used for irrigation? Group of answer choices A. Universal plumbing code B. Project team C. Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area D. USGBC via the CIR process

C. Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area

What would qualify as preferred parking? Group of answer choices A. Delivery truck parking B. Providing discounted parking passes C. Visitor drop-off areas D. Bicycle parking

B. Providing discounted parking passes

What is the most commonly used energy code in the United States and includes information such as R-values for insulation? Group of answer choices A. HERS B. International Energy Conservation Code C. RESCHECK D. ENERGY STAR Rating

B. International Energy Conservation Code

What would be included in hard cost estimates? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Art B. Carpet C. Fire sprinkler system D. Furniture

B. Carpet C. Fire sprinkler system

A project will include underground parking. This change can have a positive impact on what issue? Group of answer choices A. Parking capacity B. Heat island effect C. Community connectivity D. Pedestrian access

B. Heat island effect