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1
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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

A

Increasing the lifespan of the roof

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What statement is true regarding Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)?
Group of answer choices

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

A

Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential

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What are the attributes of open space? (choose two)
Group of answer choices

Open space is shaded

Open space is pervious

Open space is vegetated

Open space has been previously developed

A

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

A

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Schools

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What would contribute to community connectivity?
Group of answer choices

A site near public parking

A site near a restaurant

A site near mass transit

A site with pedestrian access between basic services

A

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

A

Energy use

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What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?
Group of answer choices

Decreasing fertilization needs

Increasing the quantity of native plants

Reducing the heat island effect

Increasing a building’s water efficiency

A

Reducing the heat island effect

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The impact a refrigerant will have on the environment occurs through what two mechanisms?
Group of answer choices

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

A

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?
Group of answer choices

Green building has longer schedules

Green building uses an integrated building design

Green building costs more

Green building does not have a bidding phase

A

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?
Group of answer choices

Building recycling plan

Measurement and verification plan

Construction waste management plan

Building commissioning plan

A

Construction waste management plan

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What is a car share membership program?
Group of answer choices

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

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?
Group of answer choices

Planting non-invasive plants

Clustering the parts of the development

Developing a soil and erosion management plan

Installing high albedo paving

A

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?
Group of answer choices

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

A

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)

A

HydroCarbons (HC)

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Potable water is defined as:
Group of answer choices

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

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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?
Group of answer choices

Accessibility

Building safety

Fire prevention

Environmental aspects of a product

Energy efficiency

A

Environmental aspects of a product

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What statement is true regarding CFCs?
Group of answer choices

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

A

No ideal alternative for CFCs has been developed

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Which of the following is a strategy to prevent stormwater runoff?
Group of answer choices

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

A

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

A

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

A

Encouraging street parking

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What is true about a project that is located in an urban area?
Group of answer choices

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

A

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

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What does ‘LEED Certified’ indicate?
Group of answer choices

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

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?
Group of answer choices

Faucets

Water closets

Showerheads

Dishwashers

A

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

A

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

A

Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land

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

NH3

CFC

HC

HCFC

A

CFC

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What materials should not be included in comingled recycling? (Choose Three)
Group of answer choices

Light bulbs

Junk mail

Batteries

Cereal boxes

Food waste

A

Light bulbs
Batteries
Food waste

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What is the benefit of installing bicycle racks?
Group of answer choices

Reducing automobile use

Innovation in Design

Community connectivity

Reducing heat islands

A

Reducing automobile use

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What is the minimum certification level in LEED?
Group of answer choices

certified

Accredited

Certified

Approved

A

Certified

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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

A

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

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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.

A

Creating a ride share board

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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

A

USGBC Chapters
USGBC publications

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What is not an example of basic service?
Group of answer choices

Bank

Mass transit

Public park

House of worship

A

Mass transit

34
Q

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

A

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

35
Q

What types of water can NOT be used for flushing toilets?
Group of answer choices

Stormwater

Non-potable water

Blackwater

Graywater

A

Blackwater

36
Q

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

A

Refrigerants
Fire suppression system chemicals

37
Q

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

A

Consultant fees for green building experts

38
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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

A

RPCs are referenced by zip code

39
Q

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

A

Recycled Content

40
Q

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

A

Radon

41
Q

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)

A

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

42
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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

A

Stormwater runoff

43
Q

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

A

Minimum building height

44
Q

What type of fixture can arn EPA’s WaterSense label?
Group of answer choices

Washing machine

HET dual flush toilet

Dishwasher

Kitchen sink faucets

A

HET dual flush toilet

45
Q

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

A

Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass

46
Q

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

A

Provide discounted parking to anyone driving alternative fueled vehicles

47
Q

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

A

PCB removal

48
Q

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

A

Provide shuttle services to mass transit

49
Q

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

A

Complete HVAC overhaul

50
Q

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

A

Establish project goals and green building criteria

Site selection

51
Q

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

A

Environmental and human health concerns

52
Q

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

A

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

53
Q

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

A

Vegetation can grow in it ???

Gotten “it is at least 50% impervious” on another questions.

54
Q

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

A

ASHRAE 90.1-2007

55
Q

What environmental benefit does green power have?
Group of answer choices

Stability of electrical prices

Emission reductions

Avoiding electricity blackouts

Reduced environmental regulation

A

Emission reductions

56
Q

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

A

Clustering the development together

57
Q

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

A

Exceeding the credit requirement for Regional Materials by doubling the requirements

58
Q

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

A

Areas with trees

59
Q

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

A

The cost of the material

The impact the material has on society

The environmental impact of extracting and manufacturing the material

60
Q

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

A

LEED boundary

61
Q

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

A

Pre-ordering materials cut to size

62
Q

What item would NOT be included in comingled recycling?
Group of answer choices

Metal

Cardboard

Food waste

Glass

A

Food waste

63
Q

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

A

Green score of 45 or more

64
Q

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

A

Renewable

65
Q

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

A

The minimum amount required by any local code

66
Q

The baseline water use of a water closet is:
Group of answer choices

6 gpf

2 gpm

6 gpm

2 gpf

A

6 gpf

67
Q

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

A

Bicycle security

68
Q

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

A

It is at least 50% impervious

* i have gotten vegetation can grow in it multiple times*

69
Q

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

A

Diesel powered car

70
Q

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

A

Community connectivity

71
Q

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

A

Providing showering and changing facilities

72
Q

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

A

To reduce pollution from automobile use

73
Q

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

A

Minimizing erosion during construction

74
Q

A project site contaminated with hazardous substances is called a:
Group of answer choices

Brownfield

Endangered site

Dense site

EPA Superfund site

A

Brownfield

75
Q

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

A

Install an open-grid pavement system

76
Q

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

A

Emittance and solar reflectance are used to calculated a materials perviousness

77
Q

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

A

Technical guidance for LEED credits

78
Q

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

18

0

2

1

A

0

79
Q

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

A

Interior painting

On-site renewable energy system

80
Q

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)

A

Parking spots closest to the main entrance (excluding handicap)

81
Q

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

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

82
Q

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

A

The energy meets the Green-e standards

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