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1
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Which of the following have helped reduce stratospheric ozone depletion? (choose two)
Group of answer choices

Not using CFC-based refrigerants in new equipment

Installing halon-based fire suppression systems

Implementing a phase-out of CFC-based refrigerants in existing equipment

Replacing HFC-based refrigerants with HCFC-based refrigerants in existing equipment

A

Not using CFC-based refrigerants in new equipment
Implementing a phase-out of CFC-based refrigerants in existing equipment

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What is the primary difference between LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance and the other LEED rating systems?
Group of answer choices

Can be applied to only part of a building

Required a LEED AP to be on the building maintenance staff

Measures building performance over a period of time

Applies to any type of building project

A

Measures building performance over a period of time

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What factor impacts the cost of earning LEED building certification?
Group of answer choices

The number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) that will occupy the finished building

The type of land the building was built on

The number of stories the building has

Square footage of the building

A

Square footage of the building

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3
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A project team is removing cisterns from a project design and will install a green roof instead. What project area would this change impact?
Group of answer choices

Stormwater Management

Heat Island Effect

Onsite Renewable Energy

Construction Waste Management

A

Stormwater Management
Heat Island Effect

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Reducing the heat island effect by installing paving materials with a high SRI can have an impact on credits in what LEED categories? (choose 2)
Group of answer choices

Indoor Environmental Quality

Energy and Atmosphere

Materials and Resources

Sustainable Sites

Water Efficiency

A

Energy and Atmosphere
Sustainable Sites

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Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system?
Group of answer choices

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Schools

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

LEED for Core & Shell

A

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

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6
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To be classified as fuel-efficient, a vehicle might meet which of the following standards?
Group of answer choices

ACEEE Green score

Green Seal score

Green Label

Green-e

A

ACEEE Green score

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7
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Potable water comes from what sources? (Choose two)
Group of answer choices

Cooling towers

Stormwater cisterns

Municipal water supply

Wells

A

Municipal water supply
Wells

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What would a project team use to compare different product’s abilities to reject solar heat?
Group of answer choices

Emissivity

Perviousness

Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

Albedo

A

Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

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At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED certification? (Choose two)
Group of answer choices

Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available

Record all vendors used on the project

Hire a USGBC approved consultant

Gather documentation for the prerequisites

A

Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available

Gather documentation for the prerequisites

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10
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What organization is responsible for qualifying sources of off-site renewable energy acceptable by LEED?
Group of answer choices

Green-e

ASHRAE

EPA

Center for Resource Solutions

A

Center for Resource Solutions

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11
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EPAct 1992 does NOT address what type of water consuming devices? (Select all that apply)
Group of answer choices

Cooling towers

Kitchen faucets

Boilers

Urinals

A

Cooling towers
Boilers

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What strategy for improving water efficiency can be applied to all areas of water use: indoor, outdoor, and process water systems?
Group of answer choices

Using non-potable water

Reducing the number of fixtures

Decreasing flow rates

Increasing energy efficiency

A

Using non-potable water

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

Cardboard

Stone

Plastic

Aluminum cans

A

Stone

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

Purchasing materials with recycled content

Installing recycling chutes

Using comingled recycling

Reusing materials

A

Reusing materials

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A project team submitted a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) regarding a particular strategy to meet a credit’s requirements and was notified the strategy is acceptable. What is true regarding this scenario?
Group of answer choices

The project team will earn an Innovation in Design for an innovative approach due to the use of a different strategy to achieve the credit

The project has met the requirements for the credit and will achieve the credit

The project team will not be allowed to earn exemplary performance for the credit if exemplary performance is available

The project team must still demonstrate that the requirements for the credit were met

A

The project team must still demonstrate that the requirements for the credit were met

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16
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What is source reduction?
Group of answer choices

Decreasing the materials used for manufacturing products

Reducing the amount of stormwater runoff

Reducing energy use in a building

Reducing the heat island effect

A

Decreasing the materials used for manufacturing products

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17
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What are the attributes of native plants? (choose two)
Group of answer choices

Require less pruning

Require less sunlight

Require less pesticides

Require less fertilizer

A

Require less pesticides
Require less fertilizer

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Why should a project team aim to achieve more points than are required for the target certification level?
Group of answer choices

In case extra points are achieved during the construction process, the next certification level can be achieved

To earn regional priority credits

Achieving more points will increase the energy efficiency of the building

If some credits are denied, the project may still earn enough points for the target certification

A

If some credits are denied, the project may still earn enough points for the target certification

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19
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What provides a volume certification path to enable owners to integrate LEED across the board as a standard feature of their design, construction and operations?
Group of answer choices

LEED for Neighborhood Development

Local green initiatives

USGBC Portfolio Program

LEED Online

A

USGBC Portfolio Program

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20
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How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced?
Group of answer choices

Painting the surface with dark colored coatings

Installing a cistern on the roof

Installing a green roof

Covering the roof with high VOC materials

A

Installing a green roof

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21
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A project team wishes to get a Credit Interpretation Request on a credit and prerequisite that are unrelated. What needs to happen?
Group of answer choices

Submit one CIR covering both the credit and prerequisite

Submit one CIR only, for the prerequisite

Submit one CIR only, for the credit

Submit two CIRs - one each for the credit and prerequisite

A

Submit two CIRs - one each for the credit and prerequisite

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22
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Which of the following statements are true?
Group of answer choices

Installing salvaged bicycle racks will help with community connectivity

Installing salvaged windows will help save energy

Using reflective materials on parking areas will help reduce the heat island effect

Using regional materials will help with construction waste management

A

Using reflective materials on parking areas will help reduce the heat island effect

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23
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Why does the USGBC outline rules on use of its trademarks and logos?
Group of answer choices

USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately

USGBC wants to be able to charge a fee for logo use

USGBC wants customers to be directed to its website for clear information

USGBC wants to make sure it retains control over what is said about LEED

A

USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately

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The use of native plants on the project site can most assist projects teams with what other sustainable intents?

Using sustainable materials

Construction waste management

Protecting existing local habitat

Reducing stormwater quantity

A

Protecting existing local habitat

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25
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What standard applies to natural ventilation?
Group of answer choices

SMACNA

ASHRAE 62.1-2007

Green-e

ASHRAE 55-2004

A

ASHRAE 62.1-2007

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A potential LEED project could be certified under either LEED for Existing Buildings or LEED for New Construction. How should the project team decide which rating system to use? (Choose two)
Group of answer choices

The project team must independently decide which rating system to use

Use the 40/60 rule

The rating system that could earn the most points should always be selected

The rating system that could earn the least points should always be selected

LEED for New Construction always has priority since it is the most popular rating system

A

The project team must independently decide which rating system to use

Use the 40/60 rule

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What is true about a project that uses a Halon based fire suppression system?
Group of answer choices

The system must be installed to meet local fire codes

The system must have a leakage rate of 5% or less annually

The project would not meet the Minimum Program Requirements

The project could not earn LEED Platinum

A

The system must be installed to meet local fire codes

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Which of the following are not required to be identified in writing to achieve an Innovation in Design (ID) credit for innovative performance?
Group of answer choices

Regional variations for the credit

The strategies used to meet the requirements

The intent of the proposed credit

The proposed requirements for compliance

A

Regional variations for the credit

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29
Q

Cabinetry made from walnut shells would help contribute toward earning what LEED credit?
Group of answer choices

Construction Waste Management

Regional Materials

Building Reuse

Recycled Materials

A

Recycled Materials

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30
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What tool would a project team use to set the project’s green design criteria?
Group of answer choices

Project schedule

Construction bids

LEED Score Card

Vision statement

A

LEED Score Card

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31
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What information is needed to calculate the SRI of a material?
Group of answer choices

Thermal gradient

Emissivity

The thickness of the material

Reflectance

A

Emissivity
Reflectance

32
Q

Who is responsible for the development of the LEED Rating Systems?
Group of answer choices

Volunteers

Local, state, and federal government agencies

Product manufacturers

Architects, engineers, and contractors only

A

Volunteers

33
Q

For a LEED for Core & Shell project, what is the minimum amount of gross floor area the building must have to meet the minimum program requirements?
Group of answer choices

250 square feet (22 square meters)

500 square feet (46 square meters)

1,000 square feet (93 square meters)

750 square feet (70 square meters)

A

1,000 square feet (93 square meters)

34
Q

What helps reduce urban sprawl?
Group of answer choices

Providing pedestrian access

Community connectivity

Designing buildings that use durable materials

Reducing the heat island effect

A

Community connectivity

35
Q

What credit category is given the greatest weighting?
Group of answer choices

Energy and Atmosphere

Water Efficiency

Materials and Resources

Sustainable Sites

A

Energy and Atmosphere

36
Q

What measurements does the baseline water case use?
Group of answer choices

Flow and flush rates of all design case fixtures

The amount of water metered for the building’s indoor areas

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) flow and flush rates

The amount of water metered for the entire project

A

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) flow and flush rates

37
Q

Which statement is true regarding a LEED for New Construction project?
Group of answer choices

The owner or tenant must occupy more than 50% of the building’s leasable square footage

This rating system can be used for tenant spaces

No refrigerants are used in the HVAC systems

No refrigerants are used in the building

A

The owner or tenant must occupy more than 50% of the building’s leasable square footage

38
Q

What does LEED accept as part of a building design to qualify as open space for projects in urban areas?
Group of answer choices

Shaded parking lots

Vegetated (green) roofs

Higher density buildings

Balconies

A

Vegetated (green) roofs

39
Q

How would a project team member determine if a credit has Regional Priority?
Group of answer choices

Check the appropriate LEED reference guide

Look at the LEED credit checklist

Submit a Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR)

Visit the USGBC website

A

Visit the USGBC website

40
Q

What is the LEED project boundary for a single building development?
Group of answer choices

The portion of project site submitted for LEED certification

The edge of the building footprint

The edge of the development footprint

A

The portion of project site submitted for LEED certification

41
Q

What environmental issue is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
Group of answer choices

Reducing water from aquifers

Release of carbon dioxide

Interference with migratory birds

Sedimentation of water supplies

A

Release of carbon dioxide

42
Q

How many of the 110 possible LEED points can be earned for addressing regionally specific environmental issues?
Group of answer choices

10

4

2

1

A

4

43
Q

What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof? (Choose two)
Group of answer choices

Lower maintenance costs

Longer product life

Reduction in storm water runoff

Reduced heat islands

A

Lower maintenance costs

Longer product life

44
Q

What should be address d in the project and building construction budget?
Group of answer choices

Statement of work

Request for qualifications

Life-cycle costs

Green design criteria

A

Life-cycle costs

45
Q

For the purposes of LEED certification, a project building includes all areas except:
Group of answer choices

An occupied and operational building

Parking lots

The grounds around the building

Shared parking structure on a neighboring property that is part of another LEED project

A

Shared parking structure on a neighboring property that is part of another LEED project

46
Q

How can a LEED project earn credit for Green Power?
Group of answer choices

By selecting a Green-e certified power provider

By purchasing biofuel based power

By installing solar panels

By purchasing any renewable energy source

A

By selecting a Green-e certified power provider

47
Q

What is an example of climate change?
Group of answer choices

A century-long decrease in temperature by 1 degree

An unexpected snowstorm in Phoenix

A five-year drought

A significant two-year increase in wind speeds

A

A century-long decrease in temperature by 1 degree

48
Q

What are examples of construction hard costs?
Group of answer choices

Permit fees

Payments received from recycled materials

Interior painting

A

Interior painting

49
Q

Cement, steel, tile, and construction worker labor are all what type of project expense?
Group of answer choices

Indirect cost

Soft cost

Hard cost

A

Hard cost

50
Q

Which of the following is a type of graywater?
Group of answer choices

A Stormwater collected and held in a cistern

Wastewater from urinals

Wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks

Rainwater collected in a retention pond

A

Wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks

51
Q

What community issues are of primary importance for the project team to research?
Group of answer choices

Requirements for parking spaces

Building codes

Local incentives, policies, and regulations that promote green design

Local voting records on city sales and other taxes

Availability of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

A

Requirements for parking spaces

Building codes

Local incentives, policies, and regulations that promote green design

52
Q

A project schedule for an environmentally responsive design process would include additional time in the schedule for all of the following except:
Group of answer choices

Pre-occupancy commissioning

Reviewing unconventional materials or building techniques

Any green practices that may be used for the project in connection with its green design criteria

Permitting

A

Permitting

53
Q

What is one of the goals of filling in the LEED Score Card?
Group of answer choices

To estimate the ROI of the project

To obtain owner buy-in for the project

To determine the target certification level

To determine credit responsibilities

A

To determine the target certification level

54
Q

CIR submissions should be done:
Group of answer choices

To determine a project’s baseline water use

When filling out the LEED checklist

To change the rating system a project is certifying under

After project registration

A

After project registration

55
Q

Which of the following are frequently considered types of blackwater? (Choose two)
Group of answer choices

Municipally reclaimed water

Water from kitchen sinks

Dishwasher water

Process water for cooling towers

A

Water from kitchen sinks

Dishwasher water

56
Q

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

Purchase carbon credits

Replace the CFCs with Halons

Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates to offset the CFC use

Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants

A

Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants

57
Q

What is the minimum occupancy rate required for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance to earn certification?
Group of answer choices

1 FTE

Typical physical occupancy

80% of FTEs

75% of FTEs

A

Typical physical occupancy

58
Q

What statement is true regarding products used to earn LEED credits?
Group of answer choices

Project teams should choose products that are LEED-certified

The use of endorsed products can help earn Innovation in Design credit

Project teams should choose products that are LEED approved

Products can only contribute to strategies that will help earn a credit

A

Products can only contribute to strategies that will help earn a credit

59
Q

How can regional priority credits be earned?
Group of answer choices

Developing an educational or training system that addresses local building issues

Using materials that are located within 500 miles of the project site

Using 100% native plants for the site’s landscaping

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

A

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

60
Q

What logo is used to designate membership with USGBC?
Group of answer choices

LEED logo

LEED Chapter logo

USGBC logo

LEED AP logo

USGBC member logo

A

USGBC member logo

61
Q

What are three important factors of the LEED Green Building Rating System? (Choose Three)
Group of answer choices

It is voluntary

It is the only green building standard

It is consensus-based

It is market-driven

It is government-financed

A

It is voluntary

It is consensus-based

It is market-driven

62
Q

Which of the following are LEED strategies to reduce single occupant automobile transportation to the project site?
Group of answer choices

Increase the building density

Locate the project in a suburban area

Designate preferred parking spaces for carpools

Build the project on a brownfield

A

Designate preferred parking spaces for carpools

63
Q

A project team for a LEED for New Construction project has decided to implement a community recycling program that will allow community residents to drop off computers and electronics at the project site. What LEED category could the project earn points under?
Group of answer choices

Energy and Atmosphere

Materials and Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality

Sustainable Sites

Innovation in Design

A

Innovation in Design

64
Q

Which of the following projects would not be eligible for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification?
Group of answer choices

An owner-occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial Interiors

A 12-month-old school building that has not earned any LEED certification

A commercial building that doesn’t have any tenants yet and is unoccupied

A tenant occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial Interiors

A

A commercial building that doesn’t have any tenants yet and is unoccupied

65
Q

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

Letter templates

Building operating plan

LEED Scorecard

CIR

A

Letter templates

66
Q

What are the results of incorporating green measures through a comprehensive, holistic design?
Group of answer choices

Cost savings

Credit synergies

Shorter schedules

Longer schedules

A

Credit synergies

67
Q

What strategy to control and reduce stormwater will hold water and reduce the rate of runoff?
Group of answer choices

Reduce the size of the building footprint

Install porous pavement

Increase the area of permeable surfaces

Direct runoff into dry ponds

A

Direct runoff into dry ponds

68
Q

What is the term for the analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service?
Group of answer choices

ASHRAE Level I audit

Triple bottom line accounting

Life-cycle costing

Life-cycle assessment

A

Life-cycle assessment

69
Q

What qualifies for Green Power credit for LEED projects?
Group of answer choices

Using no refrigerants

Energy reductions

Renewable energy certificates

On-site renewable energy

A

Renewable energy certificates

70
Q

A project team has a question on the use of a particular strategy for reducing the heat island effect. How should the team submit the Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?
Group of answer choices

As an email request

As a specific inquiry of 600 words or less using LEED Online

By contacting GBCI via phone

In the form of a letter

A

As a specific inquiry of 600 words or less using LEED Online

71
Q

What types of wood are considered sustainable materials? (Select all the apply)
Group of answer choices

Salvaged wood

Certified wood

Slow growth wood

Virgin wood

A

Salvaged wood

Certified wood

72
Q

What benefit to the environment does a project that uses Recycled Materials contribute?
Group of answer choices

Reduced air and water pollution

Reducing demand for virgin resources

Supporting the use of local resources

Reducing in a project’s soft costs

A

Reducing demand for virgin resources

73
Q

What should be done to minimize a building’s impact on ozone depletion?
Group of answer choices

Zero use of CFCs

Use halons in fire suppression systems

Reduce heat islands

Install a green roof

A

Zero use of CFCs

74
Q

Which of the following does not help reduce the non-roof heat island effect?
Group of answer choices

Increasing the number of above ground parking spaces

Planting large non-native trees for shading

Using paving materials with high SRI values

Placing parking under cover

A

Increasing the number of above ground parking spaces

75
Q

A contractor purchased some carpet containing VOCs that was manufactured 250 miles from the project site. What LEED category would this material negatively impact?
Group of answer choices

Energy and Atmosphere

Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation in Design

Sustainable Sites

Materials and Resources

A

Indoor Environmental Quality

76
Q

Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system?
Group of answer choices

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Schools

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

LEED for Core & Shell

A

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

77
Q

What are ways to reduce water pollution from stormwater runoff?
Group of answer choices

Rain gardens

Increasing the building footprint

Impervious concrete hardscapes

Open grid paving

A

Rain gardens

Open grid paving

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