practice test 5 questions Flashcards by Maya Taylor

What would installing a green roof help with?
Group of answer choices

Increasing off-site renewable energy

Increasing the lifespan of the roof

Eliminating CFCs

Increasing the lifespan of the roof

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What statement is true regarding Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)?
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HFCs have high ozone depletion potential

Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential

HFCs are scheduled to be banned under the Montreal Protocol

The HFC refrigerant group includes NH3, CO2, and propane

Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential

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What are the attributes of open space? (choose two)
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Open space is shaded

Open space is pervious

Open space is vegetated

Open space has been previously developed

Open space is pervious

Open space is vegetated

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A major renovation of an existing university science laboratory could use what LEED rating systems?
Group of answer choices

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Schools

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

LEED for Core and Shell

LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Schools

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What would contribute to community connectivity?
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A site near public parking

A site near a restaurant

A site near mass transit

A site with pedestrian access between basic services

A site near a restaurant

A site with pedestrian access between basic services

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Water use reduction helps with what other project area?
Group of answer choices

Energy use

Plumbing codes

Erosion control

Heat islands

Energy use

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What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?
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Decreasing fertilization needs

Increasing the quantity of native plants

Reducing the heat island effect

Increasing a building’s water efficiency

Reducing the heat island effect

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The impact a refrigerant will have on the environment occurs through what two mechanisms?
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Indirect global warming impacts which occur through the quantity of electricity consumed based on the efficiency of the equipment

Life cycle cost of the refrigerant used

Indirect impacts from leakage of gases during decommissioning of equipment

Direct impacts from leakage of gases that deplete ozone

Indirect global warming impacts which occur through the quantity of electricity consumed based on the efficiency of the equipment

Direct impacts from leakage of gases that deplete ozone

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What is different about green building design compared to conventional design?
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Green building has longer schedules

Green building uses an integrated building design

Green building costs more

Green building does not have a bidding phase

Green building uses an integrated building design

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What document does the project team create for the administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging, recycling and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and construction waste?
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Building recycling plan

Measurement and verification plan

Construction waste management plan

Building commissioning plan

Construction waste management plan

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What is a car share membership program?
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A program where two or more people drive together to reduce automobile use

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

A program where two people share a common parking space in urban areas

A shuttle that ferries people from mass transit to the workplace, school, etc.

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

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What site and/or project characteristics would contribute to maximizing open space?
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Planting non-invasive plants

Clustering the parts of the development

Developing a soil and erosion management plan

Installing high albedo paving

Clustering the parts of the development

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The project team for an office building is considering a composting program. What statement is true regarding Innovation in Design (ID) credit for a composting program?
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LEED would reject any ID credit submission for a composting program unless it was a Regional Priority

Composting 100% of a project’s organic waste can earn the project exemplary performance

If Project ABC earns an ID credit for implementing a composting program then Project XYZ will also earn the credit

The ID point can only be earned if all occupants of the building are allowed to participate in the program

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Which of the following is a type of natural refrigerant?
Group of answer choices

Geothermal energy

Halons

Passive refrigerants

HydroCarbons (HC)

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Potable water is defined as:
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Untreated house-hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks

Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption

Water that meets or exceeds EPA’s drinking water standards

Wastewater from bathroom sinks, laundry machines, kitchen sinks and dishwashers

Water that meets or exceeds EPA’s drinking water standards

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Which of the following are not addressed by the International Code Council?
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Accessibility

Building safety

Fire prevention

Environmental aspects of a product

Energy efficiency

Environmental aspects of a product

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What statement is true regarding CFCs?
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CFCs are no longer used anywhere

CFCs are not addressed in the US EPA Clean Air Act

CFCs are no longer used in developed nations

No ideal alternative for CFCs has been developed

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Which of the following is a strategy to prevent stormwater runoff?
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Installing a vegetated roof

Locating the building 40 feet from a water body

Replacing native plants with turf grass to capture and filter the water

Minimizing the quantity of open space in the project boundary

Installing a vegetated roof

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The installation of impervious parking materials with high SRI will have a negative impact on what project area?
Group of answer choices

Recycled materials

Water use reduction

Heat island effect

Stormwater runoff

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Which of the following would not curb automobile use?
Group of answer choices

Encouraging street parking

Creating a ride share board

Setting parking fees at levels to encourage carpooling

Creating incentive programs for carpooling

Encouraging street parking

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What is true about a project that is located in an urban area?
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The project will need to be located near mass transit to achieve LEED certification

The design of the project within the project boundary is unlikely to contain open space

The project is likely to experience higher cooling costs due to the heat island effect

The project team will likely have to select a site on previously undeveloped land

The project is likely to experience higher cooling costs due to the heat island effect

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What does ‘LEED Certified’ indicate?
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The LEED Rating System

A project that has been certified at the base level

A project that has been certified

The LEED certification process

A project that has been certified at the base level

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The EPAct 1992 standard does NOT address what type of water consuming devices?
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Faucets

Water closets

Showerheads

Dishwashers

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Which strategy would help achieve credit towards Water Efficient Landscaping?
Group of answer choices

Increasing the permeability of the landscape

Replacing hardscapes with open grid paving

Using drip irrigation

Increasing open space

Using drip irrigation

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

Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land

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

CFC

What materials should not be included in comingled recycling? (Choose Three) Group of answer choices Light bulbs Junk mail Batteries Cereal boxes Food waste

Light bulbs Batteries Food waste

What is the benefit of installing bicycle racks? Group of answer choices Reducing automobile use Innovation in Design Community connectivity Reducing heat islands

Reducing automobile use

What is the minimum certification level in LEED? Group of answer choices certified Accredited Certified Approved

Certified

What is SRI? Group of answer choices The measure of a material's ability to reflect solar heat Measure of VOC levels in paint Measure of air quality Measure of an automobile's emissions

The measure of a material's ability to reflect solar heat

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

Creating a ride share board

What resources are available to team members to find more information about other LEED projects? (Choose Two) Group of answer choices LEED Online USGBC Chapters USGBC publications USGBC's monthly magazine

USGBC Chapters USGBC publications

What is not an example of basic service? Group of answer choices Bank Mass transit Public park House of worship

Mass transit

Wastewater from bathroom sinks can: Group of answer choices Never be recycled and used for irrigation Always be used for makeup water in cooling towers Always be recycled and used for irrigation Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes

Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes

What types of water can NOT be used for flushing toilets? Group of answer choices Stormwater Non-potable water Blackwater Graywater

Blackwater

LEED addresses ozone depletion by setting requirements on the following: (Choose Two) Group of answer choices Refrigerants Green power use Automobile use reduction Fire suppression system chemicals

Refrigerants Fire suppression system chemicals

An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional project is: Group of answer choices Added utility costs Consultant fees for green building experts Increased prices for selecting a sustainable site Permit fees for plumbing

Consultant fees for green building experts

What statement is true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)? Group of answer choices RPCs reward the use of salvaged materials RPCs are prerequisites RPCs reward the use of local materials RPCs are referenced by zip code

RPCs are referenced by zip code

An office cubicle that contains post-consumer aluminum content would contribute to what credit area? Group of answer choices Rapidly Renewable Materials Certified Materials Construction Waste Management Recycled Content

Recycled Content

What is the name of the cancer-causing radioactive gas that can be found in the ground, groundwater, or building materials? Group of answer choices Urea-formaldehyde VOC NH3 Radon

Radon

What is the floor-area ratio? Group of answer choices The relationship between the total land area of the project site and the portion of the site where construction can occur The relationship between the total building floor area and the total hardscapes The relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can cover The floor area of the building divided by the total area of the site (square feet per acre)

The relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can cover

Fertilized landscape plantings can create new sources of pollution in conventional development if what is not controlled? Group of answer choices Stormwater runoff Parking capacity Project density Heat islands

Stormwater runoff

Which is not an MPR (Minimum Program Requirements)? Group of answer choices Minimum building to site ratio Permanent building / space Minimum building height Minimum floor area

Minimum building height

What type of fixture can arn EPA's WaterSense label? Group of answer choices Washing machine HET dual flush toilet Dishwasher Kitchen sink faucets

HET dual flush toilet

What strategies will not reduce the use of potable water for irrigation? Group of answer choices Installing native plants Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass Using stormwater for irrigation Using graywater for irrigation

Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass

Which of the following are LEED strategies to reduce pollution caused by automobile transportation to the project site? Group of answer choices Provide free parking to all occupants Decrease the width of parking spots Provide discounted parking to anyone driving alternative fueled vehicles Encourage street parking

Provide discounted parking to anyone driving alternative fueled vehicles

Which item can NOT contribute to Construction Waste Management? Group of answer choices Ground up brick used for drainage Wood given to a salvage hauler Recycling packaging material PCB removal

PCB removal

Which of the following is a way to reduce pollution associated with automobile use? Group of answer choices Only provide enough parking to meet the peak parking demand Provide shuttle services to mass transit Shade all parking spaces with trees Install low albedo parking surfaces

Provide shuttle services to mass transit

What will have to be included in the project work if the project is to be considered a major renovation? Group of answer choices Installation of a new irrigation system Carpet and flooring upgrades Toilet replacements Complete HVAC overhaul

Complete HVAC overhaul

What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project? Group of answer choices Establish project goals and green building criteria Test green solutions Document green materials and systems Site selection

Establish project goals and green building criteria Site selection

What does the weighting and level of importance of a LEED credit depend on? Group of answer choices Cost of implementation Environmental and human health concerns The ease of which the credit can be earned Quantity of resources consumed

Environmental and human health concerns

A project's scope of work will include systems upgrades, minor space-use changes, and minor facility alterations. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate? Group of answer choices LEED for Core & Shell LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance LEED for Schools LEED for New Construction

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

What is a characteristic of open-grid pavement? Group of answer choices It is at least 50% impervious It is at least 75% impervious Vegetation can grow in it It is 100% impervious

Vegetation can grow in it ??? Gotten "it is at least 50% impervious" on another questions.

What standard helps calculate a baseline building energy performance rating ? Group of answer choices ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide ASHRAE 90.1-2007 ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide

ASHRAE 90.1-2007

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

Emission reductions

What design decision would MOST help reduce the quantity or improve the quality of stormwater runoff? Group of answer choices Mulching around landscape areas Planting trees to provide cover for hardscapes Clustering the development together Installing high albedo parking lot surfaces

Clustering the development together

Which of the following would earn a project Innovation in Design credit? Group of answer choices Exceeding the credit requirement for Regional Materials by doubling the requirements Having a LEED Green Associate work on a project as a principal participant Using 100% passive ventilation (natural ventilation) in a building Implementing an Environmental Tobacco Smoke control policy for the entire building

Exceeding the credit requirement for Regional Materials by doubling the requirements

Which of the following are counted as part of the buildable land area? Group of answer choices Public rights-of-way Public streets Areas with trees Land excluded from residential development by law

Areas with trees

The choice of a building material used for a project should be determined by what criteria? Group of answer choices The cost of the material The corporate philosophy of the material's supplier The impact the material has on society The environmental impact of extracting and manufacturing the material

The cost of the material The impact the material has on society The environmental impact of extracting and manufacturing the material

The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification is referred to as the: Group of answer choices Project boundary Property area LEED boundary Property boundary

LEED boundary

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

Pre-ordering materials cut to size

What item would NOT be included in comingled recycling? Group of answer choices Metal Cardboard Food waste Glass

Food waste

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

Green score of 45 or more

Green power refers to electricity products that include significant proportions of electricity generated from energy resources that are: Group of answer choices Locally harvested Derived from the sun Renewable Green Seal Certified

Renewable

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

The minimum amount required by any local code

The baseline water use of a water closet is: Group of answer choices 6 gpf 2 gpm 6 gpm 2 gpf

6 gpf

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

Bicycle security

What is a characteristic of open-grid pavement? It is at least 50% impervious It is at least 75% impervious Vegetation can grow in it It is 100% impervious

It is at least 50% impervious *** i have gotten vegetation can grow in it multiple times***

Which of the following are not alternative fuel vehicles? Group of answer choices Liquid natural gas powered van Gas-electric hybrid Diesel powered car Methanol powered truck

Diesel powered car

What would having a project with pedestrian access between the project building and a city park help with? Group of answer choices Increasing open space Access to mass transit Access to bicycle racks Community connectivity

Community connectivity

When encouraging bicycle use, what should be addressed for campus projects or office buildings? Group of answer choices Allowing extra time for people to commute Providing showering and changing facilities Providing free helmets to bicyclers Providing shaded spots for the bicycles

Providing showering and changing facilities

What is the benefit of selecting a project site near mass transit? Group of answer choices To reduce airborne dust generation To reduce impervious cover To reduce pollution from automobile use To protect greenfields

To reduce pollution from automobile use

Which of the following has a direct environmental impact? Group of answer choices Taking advantage of utility incentives Meeting the project schedule Minimizing erosion during construction Offering rebates on solar systems

Minimizing erosion during construction

A project site contaminated with hazardous substances is called a: Group of answer choices Brownfield Endangered site Dense site EPA Superfund site

Brownfield

What strategies are acceptable by LEED for reducing heat islands? Group of answer choices Locate the project in a non-dense area Install no more parking than is required by local code Providing shade from tree canopies to open space areas Install an open-grid pavement system

Install an open-grid pavement system

What is true regarding a material's emittance and solar reflectance (albedo)? Group of answer choices Emittance and solar reflectance are used to calculated a materials perviousness Emittance is based on a material's solar reflectance A material's emittance and solar reflectance mean the same thing Emittance and solar reflectance are combined to determine a material's SRI value

Emittance and solar reflectance are used to calculated a materials perviousness

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

Technical guidance for LEED credits

How many points are listed for prerequisites on the LEED Scorecard? Group of answer choices 18 0 2 1

What are examples of construction hard costs? Group of answer choices Interior painting On-site renewable energy system Payments received from recycled materials Permit fees

Interior painting On-site renewable energy system

What would qualify as preferred parking? Group of answer choices Parking spots that are shaded at mid-day Parking spots reserved for shuttle buses Parking spots closest to the main entrance or under cover to the entrance Parking spots closest to the main entrance (excluding handicap)

Parking spots closest to the main entrance (excluding handicap)

Which of these sites would be most appropriate for community connectivity? Group of answer choices A site located in an urban residential area A site that has been documented as contaminated A site located within 1/4 mile of two or more bus stops A site located in proximity to schools, parks, stores, and other services and amenities

A site located in proximity to schools, parks, stores, and other services and amenities

If off-site renewable energy is not Green-e certified, an equivalent source of power can be used if what criterion is met? Group of answer choices The energy is of a LEED approved type The energy meets the Green-e standards The energy has zero emissions The energy is generated within 500 miles of the project

The energy meets the Green-e standards