practice test 3 questions Flashcards by Maya Taylor

What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met?

A. Letter templates
B. CIR
C. LEED Scorecard
D. Building operating plan

A. Letter templates

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On a project with older existing HVAC&R system that uses CFCs, what can the project team do to earn LEED certification?

A. Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants
B. Purchase RECs to offset the CFC use
C. Replace the CFCs with Halons
D. Purchase carbon credits

A. Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants

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What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as identified within the LEED rating system?

A. Minimum Project Requirement
B. Credit
C. Certification Requirement
D. Prerequisite

D. Prerequisite

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Developing nations banned chlorofluorocarbons under the:

A. EPA Clean Air Act
B. Executive Order 95-231
C. Kyoto Treaty
D. Montreal Protocol

D. Montreal Protocol

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When should innovative techniques first be addressed for a LEED project?

A. After the design phase is complete
B. During the planning process
C. When products are ordered
D. Throughout the construction process as new ideas arise

B. During the planning process

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What community issues are of primary importance for the project team to research? (Choose Three)

A. Local voting records on city sales and other taxes
B. Local incentives, policies, and regulations that promote green design
C. Availability of RECs
D. Requirements for parking spaces
E. Building codes

B. Local incentives, policies, and regulations that promote green design
D. Requirements for parking spaces
E. Building codes

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What is the function of the ozone layer?

A. Keeps the earth’s atmosphere warm
B. Prevents smog creation
C. Protects the earth from solar wind
D. Absorbs ultraviolet light

D. Absorbs ultraviolet light

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At a minimum, what materials must a recycling program include? (Choose Three)

A. Batteries
B. Paper
C. Metals
D. Light bulbs
E. Glass

B. Paper
C. Metals
E. Glass

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How can a new building be designed to use no refrigerants?

A. The building uses halons for cooling
B. The building uses natural ventilation
C. The building is cooled with natural refrigerants such as propane or ammonia
D. The building has a CFC phase-out plan in place

B. The building uses natural ventilation

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Which of the following is a type of biofuel?

A. Wind
B. Solar
C. Hydro
D. Corn oil

D. Corn oil

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What is the appropriate use of the USGBC Logo?

A. Next to text that discusses the LEED Rating System
B. On a product, such as white roofing material, that can help earn LEED credits
C. On a website used as a link to a third-party site describing LEED
D. To indicate that a company is a USGBC member

A. Next to text that discusses the LEED Rating System

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What type of residences have at least 15% more efficiency than the International Energy Conservation Code?

A. Residences built with sustainable materials
B. Residences with energy efficient appliances
C. ENERGY STAR
D. ComfortWise

C. ENERGY STAR

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What will have to be included in the project work if the project is to be considered a major renovation?

A. Toilet replacements
B. Carpet and flooring upgrades
C. Complete HVAC overhaul
D. Installation of a new irrigation system

C. Complete HVAC overhaul

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What tool provides cost-effective streamlined certification processes for multiple building certifications?

A. LEED Online
B. USGBC Portfolio Program
C. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
D. ENERGY STAR Target Finder

B. USGBC Portfolio Program

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Which of the following can reduce the volume of recycled materials sent to recycling facilities?

A. Reusing materials
B. Installing recycling chutes
C. Purchasing materials with recycled content
D. Using comingled recycling

A. Reusing materials

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What should direct the activities of the design team from the pre-design stage through all subsequent stages of the project?

A. LEED Reference Guide
B. Plumbing codes
C. Landscape design
D. Refrigerant choice

A. LEED Reference Guide

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What gives the ozone layer legal protection?

A. ASHRAE Standards
B. US DOE
C. Montreal Protocol
D. Kyoto Protocol

C. Montreal Protocol

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Which of the following would help with water efficient landscaping?

A. Increasing the permeability of the landscape
B. Replacing hardscapes with open grid paving
C. Increasing open space
D. Using drip irrigation

D. Using drip irrigation

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Which of the following are not alternative fuel vehicles?

A. Methanol powered truck
B. Gas-electric hybrid
C. Liquid natural gas powered van
D. Diesel powered car

D. Diesel powered car

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What term also means site area?

A. Property area
B. Development footprint
C. Building footprint
D. Lot

A. Property area

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A preliminary rating would NOT include what item?

A. Targeted LEED certification level
B. Completed LEED Score Card
C. Credits that will be attempted
D. Conceptual design

D. Conceptual design

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The leakage rate is the speed at which an appliance loses refrigerant, measured between refrigerants charges or over_______, whichever is shorter.

A. 12 months
B. 24 months
C. 18 months
D. 6 months

A. 12 months

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What are the goals of the LEED Minimum Program Requirements? (Choose Three)

A. Ensure prerequisites are met
B. Reduce certification process challenges
C. Verify buildings are meeting environmental goals
D. Protect the integrity of the LEED program
E. Give clear guidance to customers

B. Reduce certification process challenges
D. Protect the integrity of the LEED program
E. Give clear guidance to customers

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Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost?

A. Civil engineer consulting fee
B. Rental of a dumpster
C. Down payment on the property
D. Purchase of some steel

A. Civil engineer consulting fee

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Which of the following are transient occupants? (Choose Two) A. Shoppers B. Shift workers C. College students in a classroom D Full time employees E. Part-time receptionists

A. Shoppers C. College students in a classroom

Which of the following are sources of graywater? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Wells B. Washing machines C. Municipal potable water supply systems D. Toilets E. Showers

B. Washing machines E. Showers

Which of the following would not curb automobile use? Group of answer choices A. Creating a ride share board B. Creating incentive programs for carpooling C. Encouraging street parking D. Setting parking fees at levels to encourage carpooling

C. Encouraging street parking

What implies a direct impact on global warming? Group of answer choices A. Global warming potential B. Service life C. Ozone depleting potential D. Refrigerant charge

A. Global warming potential

The heat island effect can vary temperatures by more than______________ . Group of answer choices A. 15 degrees Fahrenheit B. 5 degrees Fahrenheit C. 20 degrees Fahrenheit D. 10 degrees Fahrenheit

D. 10 degrees Fahrenheit

What area would NOT be considered previously developed? Group of answer choices A. Railroad yard B. Abandoned urban parking lot C. Site of an old barn D. Wetland

D. Wetland

If a project is not located near mass transit, what might the team do to help reduce automobile use for LEED certification? Group of answer choices A. Nothing can be done B. Petition community board for additional transit lines C. Provide a shuttle to mass transit D. Require employees to use mass transit

C. Provide a shuttle to mass transit

What does the emissivity of a material refer to? Group of answer choices A. The measure of a material's ability to reflect sunlight (including the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths) on a scale of 0 to 1 B. The environmental benefits of the material over time C. How hot a surface would get relative to standard black and standard white surface D. The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same temperature

D. The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same temperature

Section 608 of the EPA Clean Air Act established regulations that helped with what issue? Group of answer choices A. Humidity from heat islands B. Using and recycling ozone-depleting compounds C. CO2 levels inside buildings D. Smog

B. Using and recycling ozone-depleting compounds

What site and/or project characteristics would contribute to maximizing open space? Group of answer choices A. Building on a Greenfield site B. Building on a previously developed site C. Building next door to a park D. Creating a narrow 10 story building instead of a wider 5 story building

D. Creating a narrow 10 story building instead of a wider 5 story building

What generally defines the LEED project boundary? Group of answer choices A. Building footprint and hardscapes B. Site boundary C. Building footprint D. Area of disturbance and all surrounding roadways

B. Site boundary

What does the use of light colored pervious paving help with? Group of answer choices A. Construction waste management B. Heat island effect C. Irrigation D. Durability

B. Heat island effect

What has a long atmospheric life, causing harm to the ozone layer? Group of answer choices A. CFC B. HC C. NH3 D. HCFC

A. CFC

What are ways to reduce water pollution from stormwater runoff? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Increasing the building footprint B. Impervious concrete hardscapes C. Open grid paving D. Rain gardens

C. Open grid paving D. Rain gardens

What is the primary benefit of integrated project planning? Group of answer choices A. Maximizing opportunities for integrated, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies B. Obtaining local, state, and federal incentives for green design and construction strategies C. Achieving the highest LEED rating possible D. Reducing costs over traditional construction practices

A. Maximizing opportunities for integrated, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies

A multi-building development has five buildings each on a two-acre site. How is the LEED project boundary determined? Group of answer choices A. The boundary is at the perimeter of the ten-acre area B. The boundary is at the edge of the building footprint C. The project team determines the boundary D. Each building has the boundary at the edge of the two-acre area

C. The project team determines the boundary

What may happen if a project does not comply with the minimum program requirements? Group of answer choices A. Additional fees or fines may be incurred B. The building's certification may be revoked C. An alternative compliance path can be used D. The project team will need to submit a CIR

B. The building's certification may be revoked

What is the difference between HFCs and HCFCs? Group of answer choices A. HCFCs have a higher global warming potential and higher ozone depletion potential than HFCs B. HFCs are slightly less efficient refrigerants than HCFCs C. HFCs are natural refrigerants D. HFCs are being phased out by the Montreal Protocol while HCFCs are not

B. HFCs are slightly less efficient refrigerants than HCFCs

How can projects reduce waste sent to a landfill? (Choose Two) A. Reuse materials B. Recycle materials C. Use materials with low lifecycle costs D. Use local materials

A. Reuse materials B. Recycle materials

Which of the following causes depletion of the ozone layer? Group of answer choices A. Solar radiation B. Mercury C. Halons D. Heat islands

C. Halons

What is a density radius calculation used for? Group of answer choices A. To define properties included in the development density calculation B. To define the area where basic services are located C. To define the project site area D. To measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building

A. To define properties included in the development density calculation

What are acceptable ways to reference USGBC in text? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. United States Green Building Council B. U.S. GBC C. U.S. Green Building Council D. USGBC E. US Green Building Council

C. U.S. Green Building Council D. USGBC

What is the most environmentally appropriate water to use for flushing a toilet? Group of answer choices A. Graywater B. Blackwater C. Well water D. Water from the municipal supply

A. Graywater

What is the average LEED certification fee for a project registered by a USGBC member? Group of answer choices A. $5,000 B. $10,000 C. $1,000 D. $2,000

D. $2,000

The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material? Group of answer choices A. Floors B. Wood C. Cleaning products D. Carpets

D. Carpets

What has USGBC adapted to establish metrics and rating systems to measure building performance? Group of answer choices A. The triple bottom line B. Minimum program requirements C. EPA regulations D. Prerequisites

A. The triple bottom line

Which of the following is an example of a source control waste reduction strategy? Group of answer choices A. Reusing salvaged materials onsite B. Pre-ordering materials cut to size C. Using comingled recycling D. Installing recycling bins onsite

B. Pre-ordering materials cut to size

What is an example of climate change? Group of answer choices A. A five-year drought B. A significant two-year increase in wind speeds C. An unexpected snowstorm in Phoenix D. A century-long decrease in temperature by 1 degree

D. A century-long decrease in temperature by 1 degree

The EPA Act of 1992 does NOT address what type of water consuming devices? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Boilers B. Cooling towers C. Kitchen faucets D. Urinals

A. Boilers B. Cooling towers

What statement is true about RECs? Group of answer choices A. RECs can be sold back to an electricity provider through net-metering B. RECs are sold within a 500 mile radius of the project C. RECs are sold separately from electricity D. RECs may only be sold in locations approved by Green-e

C. RECs are sold separately from electricity

What can help reduce indoor potable water use? Group of answer choices A. Installing a green roof B. Installing reduced-flow aerators on sinks C. Replacing fixtures with salvaged toilets manufactured in 1992 D. Installing a blackwater system

B. Installing reduced-flow aerators on sinks

Why should a project team choose local products for construction? Group of answer choices A. Reduced transportation costs and transportation emissions B. Increased durability C. Increased source reduction D. Higher quality materials

A. Reduced transportation costs and transportation emissions

What are the results of incorporating green measures through a comprehensive, holistic design? Group of answer choices A. Cost savings B. Shorter schedules C. Longer schedules D. Credit synergies

D. Credit synergies

Water use reduction helps with what other project area? Group of answer choices A. Energy use B. Heat islands C. Erosion control D. Plumbing codes

A. Energy use

USGBC was organized and then LEED was created because the green building industry lacked which important factor? Group of answer choices A. A standard measurement and definition of green building B. A system and organization to spread green building information C. A certification award to encourage interest in the real estate industry D. An oversight organization to bring together all parts of the green building industry

A. A standard measurement and definition of green building

What percentage of waste does construction and demolition debris contribute to landfills each year in the United States? Group of answer choices A. 20% B. 40% C. 30% D. 50%

B. 40%

What is a car share membership program? Group of answer choices A. A program where two or more people drive together to reduce automobile use B. A program where cars can be rented on an hourly or daily basis to reduce automobile ownership C. A shuttle that ferries people from mass transit to the workplace, school, etc. D. A program where two people share a common parking space in urban areas

B. A program where cars can be rented on an hourly or daily basis to reduce automobile ownership

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

D. Greenfield lot donated to the city

What strategy is effective at reducing potable water consumption indoors? Group of answer choices A. Installing fixtures that meet the EPAct 1992 standard B. Installing low-flow flush fixtures C. Increasing potable water demand D. Implementing cooling tower water management

B. Installing low-flow flush fixtures

Which of the following assess environmental performance of products and services and provide guidance on improving their environmental performance? Group of answer choices A. ISO 14000 B. ASHRAE C. LEED D. IESNA

A. ISO 14000

What additional LEED certification could a building earn if the building has already earned LEED Core & Shell? Group of answer choices A. LEED Building Design & Construction (New Construction) B. LEED Interior Design & Construction (Commercial Interiors) C. LEED for Homes D. LEED Core & Shell post-certification

B. LEED Interior Design & Construction (Commercial Interiors)

What area is included in the building footprint? Group of answer choices A. Ponds B. Stone walkways C. Parking lots made with permeable concrete D. Area of the building structure

D. Area of the building structure

Which items are considered pre-consumer recycled items? Group of answer choices A. Cotton insulation manufactured from factory reject denim jeans B. Steel beams created from metal reclaimed from the manufacturing line C. Carpets made from nylon that include scraps from production D. Demolition debris used on another project

A. Cotton insulation manufactured from factory reject denim jeans

How can automobile use be reduced? Group of answer choices A. Providing incentives for purchasing fuel efficient vehicles. B. Creating a ride share board C. Replacing the parking lot with underground parking D. Creating parking further from the building entrance

B. Creating a ride share board

For the purposes of LEED certification, a project building includes all areas except: Group of answer choices A. An occupied and operational building B. Shared parking structure on a neighboring property C. The grounds around the building D. Parking lots

B. Shared parking structure on a neighboring property

Construction waste management should address what items? Group of answer choices A. Identifying where new materials will be purchased from B. Deciding if comingled vs. separate recycling containers will be used C. Determining what sustainable materials will be used for construction D. Selecting products that have less packaging

B. Deciding if comingled vs. separate recycling containers will be used

Which items can contribute to Construction Waste Management? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices A. Asbestos flooring B. Brick C. Sheetrock D. Tree stumps

B. Brick C. Sheetrock

What is the average housing density of a high density development area? Group of answer choices A. 7 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land B. 20 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land C. 15 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land D. 10 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land

D. 10 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land

The project team will not meet the threshold requirements of a particular LEED credit. What is the proper course of action that the team should take regarding this credit? Group of answer choices A. Not include the credit in the final application B. Submit a CIR C. Apply for an exception D. Appeal the credit

A. Not include the credit in the final application

What is at the core of an integrated project? Group of answer choices A. Collaborative team members B. Cost-based decision making C. Working toward individual goals D. Individual rewards

A. Collaborative team members

Which of the following will have a direct environmental impact? Group of answer choices A. Taking advantage of utility incentives B. Meeting the project schedule C. Offering rebates on solar systems D. Minimizing erosion during construction

D. Minimizing erosion during construction

The ASHRAE standards cover which LEED topics? (Choose Three) Group of answer choices A. Ventilation rates B. Carbon emissions C. VOC emissions D. Minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of most buildings E. Thermal comfort conditions

A. Ventilation rates D. Minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of most buildings E. Thermal comfort conditions

What term refers to the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service caused or necessitated by its existence? Group of answer choices A. Durability analysis B. Soft cost C. Life-cycle costing D. Hard cost E. Life-cycle analysis

E. Life-cycle analysis

A counter made of recycled glass obtained and manufactured within 100 miles of the project would contribute toward: Group of answer choices A. Both local and recycled materials B. Local materials only C. Neither local nor recycled materials D. Recycled materials only

A. Both local and recycled materials

What needs to be included when providing bicycle storage for people? Group of answer choices A. Shared bicycles for employees to move between buildings B. Car bike racks C. Bicycle security D. Bicycle lanes for accessibility

C. Bicycle security

Which is not a Minimum Program Requirement? Group of answer choices A. Permanent building / space B. Minimum building to site area ratio C. Uniform site boundary D. Minimum floor area

C. Uniform site boundary

Which of the following statements is true about innovative design? Group of answer choices Coming in under budget and on schedule is innovative design Prerequisites cannot earn innovative design credits Having an integrated project team is innovative design Using graywater on a project is innovative design

Prerequisites cannot earn innovative design credits

Potable water comes from what sources? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices Wells Municipal water supply Cooling towers Cisterns

Wells Municipal water supply

How is environmental performance of a building evaluated through the use of LEED? Group of answer choices Through a cradle-to-cradle analysis Throughout the building's life cycle Through an integrated design approach Through the amount of energy reduction

Throughout the building's life cycle

What is an advantage of comingled recycling vs. separate containers? Group of answer choices Recycling fees will be reduced People and contractors are more likely to use it ( The materials can be donated more easily More materials can be put into one container

People and contractors are more likely to use it (