Test Prep 1 Flashcards
Which test is used to determine if a portion of land is an EPA designated brownfield site?
In order to determine if a portion of land is an EPA designated brownfield site (commonly referred to as a Phase II report) ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is used. The remaining choices are fabricated test nomenclature.
Which of the following is NOT included in sensitive sites for the purpose of site selection?
Sensitive sites for purposes of site selection does not include an area within 100 ft. of a body of water. You can actually build to within 50 feet of a body of water. Prime farmland (as defined by the US Department of Agriculture), floodplains or flood prone areas, and public parklands are all considered sensitive areas.
One of the key components addressed within the LEED rating system is transportation. What percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions does transportation account for?
Transportation accounts for thirty-two percent of total greenhouse gas emissions. Green buildings have the opportunity to impact that statistic by reducing the length and frequency of vehicle trips and encouraging more sustainable modes of transportation.
A low-flow water closet uses what percentage less water than a conventional water closet?
A low-flow water closet uses 30 percent less water than a conventional water closet and is measured in gallons per flush.
According to the water consumption assumptions of the EPAct of 1992, a composting toilet uses how many gallons per flush?
According to the water consumption assumptions of the EPAct of 1992, a composting toilet uses zero gallons per flush. Composting toilets use no water.
Graywater is wastewater from showers, bathtubs, lavatories and washing machines. This water has not come in contact with toilet water according to whom?
Graywater has not come in contact with toilet water according to the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
The benefits of using a CxA include all EXCEPT which of the following?
The benefits of using a CxA include all of the following EXCEPT reducing design costs. Design costs would not be reduced as they are architectural and engineering related costs. The remaining benefits of minimizing or eliminating design flaws, avoiding construction defects and avoiding equipment errors would all be included.
The LEED rating systems also require buildings to perform to minimum energy standards. What reference is used as the baseline to evaluate energy use reduction percentages of a project?
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) reference is used as the baseline to evaluate energy use reduction percentages of a project.
The integrative design process is critical within all LEED categories but especially in the EA category for energy performance, demands and requirements. Which of the following is NOT an affected component in this category?
Wind impact is not an affected component considered for the EA category. Site conditions, building orientation and water needs are all affected by energy performance, demands and requirements.
What percentage of the cost of a carpet system that contains 60 percent recycled content can contribute to earning the Recycled Content credit?
60 percent of the cost of a carpet system that contains 60 percent recycled content can contribute to earning the Recycled Content credit.
Which of the following options would NOT qualify as a rapidly renewable material?
Oak wood flooring would NOT qualify as a rapidly renewable material because it requires more than 10 years of growth before harvest. The remaining choices can be harvested within ten years of growth.
(C2C) certified surface materials improve the indoor environment with low- or no-volatile organic compounds. What must be specified with C2C certified surfaces?
Cradle to cradle composition must be specified with C2C certified surfaces to ensure the reduced need for virgin materials.
The EPA estimates that Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors. In order to improve indoor environments, the LEED rating system includes all EXCEPT which of the following strategies?
In order to improve indoor environments, the LEED rating system includes all of the following strategies EXCEPT exterior air quality. Indoor air quality is included as well as thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics.
Poor indoor air quality affects the nature of air inside the space that affects health and well being of the building occupants. Poor air quality can lead to all EXCEPT which of the following?
Poor air quality can lead to respiratory disease, allergies and asthma and sick building syndrome. Poor air quality does not result in increased productivity.
What level of carbon dioxide compared to the building outside air is considered harmful to humans?
530 parts per million of carbon dioxide compared to the building outside air is considered harmful to humans.
Innovation in design (ID) encourages the exploration and implementation of new green building technologies. The LEED rating system offers up to five points for projects within the ID category. Which of the following strategies is not included in the ID categories?
The LEED rating system offers up to five points for projects within the ID category. “Achieving a geographical achievement” is not included in the ID categories. It would be included in the Regional Priority (RP) category.
Under the innovation in design category, if a project team believes it has an idea that has not been previously presented, it may be submitted in what manner?
Under the innovation in design category, if a project team decides that it has an idea that has not been previously presented, the team may submit this by submitting a credit interpretation request (CIR). This would determine if it had been submitted in the past or has the potential for award.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of including an LEED Accredited Professional (AP) on a project team?
Achieving multiple points is NOT a benefit of including a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) on a project team. You can only achieve one point for project credit.
The Regional Priority category under the US Green Building Council is used to determine which existing LEED credits are more challenging to achieve due to which of the following?
The Regional Priority category under the US Green Building Council is used to determine which existing LEED credits are more challenging to achieve because of the geographic location or certain zip codes.
The Regional Priority zip codes are coordinated with how many existing LEED credits?
The Regional Priority zip codes are coordinated with six existing LEED credits. These were determined by eight regional councils of the US Green Building Council.
Under Regional Priority Credits “New Construction -On-site renewable energy” EAc2, there are a possible 7 points. What is the minimum renewable energy percentage threshold required for 7 points?
The minimum renewable energy percentage threshold required for 7 points is 13%. The intent is to encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy self-supply to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use.
Exemplary performance credits are achieved once the defined LEED credits are met, typically at the next incremental percentage threshold, which are what type of thresholds?
LEED credits are typically met at the next incremental percentage. These thresholds are performance-based thresholds.
Which of the following choices would NOT be an option a project team could choose to earn exemplary performance credits in the (ID) category?
Installing tile imported from Italy would NOT be an option a project team could choose to earn exemplary performance credits in the (ID) category. This is because the tile would not be purchased regionally or locally.
Exemplary performance is credit specific, so be aware of caveats stating “regardless of which credit is being used.” Exemplary performance typically requires which of the following?
Exemplary performance typically requires meeting or exceeding the next percentage threshold within the existing LEED credit.
Which of the following choices is NOT included in “Site Selection” standards?
National Technical Information Service is NOT included as a “Site Selection” standard. NTIS is a reference for stormwater management quality control.
Which of the following standards would NOT be referenced for heat island effects?
ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment would NOT be referenced for heat island effects.
Under “Site assessment” SSc1 credit, which of the following is NOT required to be completed or documented on a site survey or assessment?
Under Site assessment SSc1 requirements, material use is NOT required to be completed or documented on a site survey or assessment. Topography, Hydrology, Climate, Vegetation, Soils, Human use, and Human health effects are all included in the site assessment.
According to the Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide, which of the LEED transportation factors involves the energy and support systems needed to move people and goods to and from the site?
According to the Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide, vehicle technology LEED transportation factor involves the energy and support systems needed to move people and goods to and from the site. Location includes the number and frequency of trips. Fuel includes the environmental impact of vehicle operation. Human behavior includes a daily transportation decision combining the listed impacts.
Alternative fuel vehicles operate without the use of petroleum fuels and include gas-electric vehicles. What ACEEE score is required for compliance as a Green Score?
Alternative fuel vehicles operate without the use of petroleum fuels and require a minimum American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy score of 40 to qualify as a Green Score.
Which measure provides the BEST indicator of transportation impact associated with construction of new buildings or neighborhoods?
Vehicle miles traveled (vmt) measure provides the BEST indicator of transportation impact associated with construction of new buildings or neighborhoods. It is the metric used to evaluate demand of automobiles to commute to and from building sites.
Project teams should use life cycle cost assessments for determining the best solutions for their projects. Efficient indoor water strategies include all of the following EXCEPT which of the following?
Project teams should use life cycle cost assessments for determining the best solutions for their projects. Efficient indoor water strategies include all of the following EXCEPT to use potable water. Nonpotable water is preferred. The other two strategies are to use efficient plumbing and install submeters to track consumption.
In order to calculate the amount of water actually delivered to vegetation by the proposed irrigation system that is not blown away or evaporated, the project team would need to determine what?
In order to calculate the amount of water actually delivered to vegetation by the proposed irrigation system that is not blown away or evaporated, the project team would need to determine irrigation efficiency. It is important to know what factors go into the calculation of evaporation, gas emissions and impervious surfaces.
When discussing outdoor water use strategies, the terms surface drip, underground and bubbler systems are most closely used with which strategy?
When discussing outdoor water use strategies, the terms surface drip, underground and bubbler systems are most closely used with the irrigation system strategy. This also includes moisture sensors.
LEED certification encourages minimizing solar gain in the summer and maximizing it in the winter with the help of passive design strategies. Which of the following is NOT one of the four natural thermal processes?
Extrusion is NOT one of the four natural thermal processes. The four natural thermal processes re radiation, conduction, absorption and convection. Extrusion is a processing term, not a thermal process.
What is the result of good building envelope thermal performance?
The result of good building envelope thermal performance is reduced mechanical system size and energy demands. The remaining choices of increased reflective properties, warmer ambient temperature in winter months, and reduced water consumption are incorrect and not results of good building thermal performance.
Which of the following is the BEST explanation of lighting power density?
The total amount of lighting power, in watts, provided to a given floor area, in square feet is the BEST explanation of lighting power density. Lighting power density can be optimized by using light fixtures and bulbs that require fewer kilowatts and provide more light per square foot.
Which of these strategies is NOT included in the strategies to reduce the impact of materials and products on the environment?
Requesting high VOCS is NOT included in the strategies to reduce the impact of materials and products on the environment. Low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCS) are required.
A restaurant owner purchased “certified wood” for doors and finished the interior with beams and wood recycled from local barns. Which of the following would he be required to submit to determine contribution to the certified wood requirement?
He would be required to submit the cost of the certified wood products as a percentage of the total material cost for wood products on the project to determine contribution to the certified wood requirement.
Which of the following is NOT a reference a building manager would use to find information on sustainable purchasing options?
OSHA 1910 provides safety standards and is not a reference a building manager would use to find information on sustainable purchasing options. The manager may choose to use EPA Energystar, Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES) or the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT).
The minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) filters range from 1 low to 16 high. The minimum MERV value for LEED is?
The minimum MERV value for LEED is 8 filters at return air intakes to be in compliance.
The amount of air circulated through a space and measured in air exchanges per hour is referred to as the ventilation rate. Ventilation rates are defined in “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality,” also known as which of the following?
Ventilation rates are defined in “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.” This is the ASHRAE 62.1 for test purposes and is most easily remembered IAQ 62, 62 IAQ.
Which of the following is NOT a standard for indoor air quality?
ASHRAE 90.1 is related to energy measures, not IAQ. Greenguard, CRI Green Label Plus and Green Seal are all standards for indoor air quality.
A project team adds two LEED Accredited Professional (AP) members to the team. What is the result in project points?
A project team adds two LEED Accredited Professional (AP) members to the team. The result in project points is that one point is awarded. You can only achieve one point for project credit no matter how many LEED associates you add to the team.
Which of the following options would NOT be a possible submission for a CIR?
Incorporating bike racks at an apartment complex would NOT be a possible submission for a CIR. Bike racks are commonly utilized and would not be recognized as requiring an interpretation.
In order to pursue an innovation in design opportunity, which of the following must be met?
In order to pursue an innovation in design opportunity, the project must exceed or must be projected to exceed the minimum performance established by the LEED credit.
EQc8.1 under “New Construction - Daylight and views - daylight” requires providing building occupants with a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoors through the introduction of daylight and views into the regularly occupied areas of the building. This requires achieving daylighting in at least what percentage of space?
This requires achieving daylighting in at least 75% of Regularly Occupied Spaces. This may be done through simulation, use of a combination of sidelighting and/or toplighting to achieve a total daylighting zone, demonstration through records of indoor light measurements that a minimum daylight illumination level of 10 fc, or a combination of all of the above.
What number of Regional Priority Credits can a project team earn?
A project team can earn a maximum of four Regional Priority Credits by achieving existing LEED credits from other categories. There are six opportunities to choose from in order to build the four maximum points.
The “New Construction - Alternative transportation - public transportation access” Regional Priority Credit SSc4.1 intent is to reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. Which of the following is NOT an option to meet this credit?
Hybrid automobile usage is NOT an option to meet the “Alternative transportation - public transportation access” Regional Priority Credit SSc4.1 to reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. Rail station, bus rapid transit station and ferry terminal proximity, bus stop proximity, and rideshare proximity are all included.
Under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance scorecard, how many points are required for GOLD status?
Under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance scorecard, 60-79 points are required for GOLD status.
Which of the following is the correct LEED for Existing Buildings possible point award combination for Indoor Environmental Quality, Water Efficiency and Energy and Atmosphere?
The correct LEED for Existing Buildings possible point award combination for Indoor Environmental Quality, Water Efficiency, and Energy and Atmosphere are Indoor Environmental Quality 17 points, Water Efficiency 12 points, and Energy and Atmosphere 38 points.
A project team evaluates the airspace of migratory birds. The project should attempt an innovation credit based on exemplary performance related to what?
The project’s evaluation of the site’s “airspace” in relation to migrating birds and the mitigating effects of special glazing are considered to be efforts to reduce site disturbance and should qualify under the existing credit. The requirements and submittals for the credit are clearly related to the LAND; therefore, the project should attempt an innovation credit based on exemplary performance.
For “Site development” - protect or restore habitat, SSc2 is worth a possible 2 points. Restored soils on the project’s development footprint must meet all of EXCEPT which of the following requirements?
Restored soils on the project’s development footprint must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT “restored soil must meet the criteria of reference soils as inorganic soil”. The reference is for organic soil and compaction, infiltration rates, soil biological function and soil chemical characteristics.
“Site development” - protect or restore habitat requires preservation and protection from all development and construction activity for what percentage of the greenfield area?
Site development, protect or restore habitat, requires preservation and protection from all development and construction activity for 40% percent of the greenfield area.
“New Construction” - Open space, SSc3 is worth a possible 1 point. Under open space, the outdoor space must be physically accessible and must meet at least one of the following criteria with the exception of which one?
A common area with less than 25% parking is not correct for new construction open space criteria. The requirement is to provide outdoor space greater than or equal to 30% of the total site area (including building footprint). A minimum of 25% of the outdoor space must be vegetated.
Which LEED rating system has the greatest ability to reduce the transportation impacts associated with buildings?
LEED for Neighborhood Development has the greatest ability to reduce the transportation impacts associated with buildings. It has the ability to impact the mindset of commuting and behavior of travel.
Which factor of site design and management has the greatest impact on maintenance costs?
Potable water reduction as a site design factor has the greatest impact on maintenance costs. Avoiding or reducing the amount of potable water used for irrigation decreases the quantity of water required for building sites and reduces maintenance costs.
Impervious surfaces ultimately contribute to storm water runoff, decreasing the quality of _________ and reduction of ________.
Impervious surfaces ultimately contribute to storm water runoff and, therefore, decrease quality of surface water and reduction of groundwater recharge.
Business managers employ many strategies to reduce the amount of water required for building systems and operation. Which of these strategies would they NOT use?
Business managers employ many strategies to reduce the amount of water required for building systems and operation. They would NOT use the installation of emission filters. Emission filters are not used in water strategies. The managers would use efficient appliances and equipment, use nonpotable water and install submeters.
Which of the following is not a flow fixture?
Urinals are not flow fixtures. A urinal is a flush feature. Flush features are measured in gallons per flush. Flow fixtures are measured in gallons per minute.
LEED certification project teams must calculate the water _______ for water usage versus what the project is intended to require.
LEED certification project teams must calculate the water baseline for water usage versus what the project is intended to require. The project teams reference the Energy Policy Act of 1992 for flow and flush rates associated with conventional and efficient fixtures.
Generating on-site renewable energy reduces the amount of energy needed from which of the following?
Generating on site renewable energy reduces the amount of energy needed from the municipally-required grid and helps achieve energy performance and savings goals. Diesel generators, solar wholesalers and environmental markets have no impact on reduction of energy through use of on-site renewable energy.
The key to energy modeling and simulation is what?
The key to energy modeling and simulation is the whole building evaluation, not just the individual component assessments.
Project teams prepare energy simulation models and should differentiate between regulated and process energy. The LEED minimum energy performance criteria address what?
The LEED minimum energy performance criteria address only regulated energy. Process energy is not calculated or included. Regulated energy includes lighting, HVAC, and service water. Process energy includes computers, office equipment, washers and dryers and elevators.
In the United States, for what percent of the total waste stream do construction and demolition account?
In the United States, 40 percent of the total waste stream is attributed to construction and demolition debris.
The LEED rating systems offer points for implementing waste management policies during construction that reuse and recycle materials. Comingled collection reduces what?
Comingled collection reduces the amount of space needed on site for storage but increases additional labor required to manage sorting the materials.
Which of the following material choices are not included in calculations for comingled collection?
Land-clearing debris and soil are not included in calculations for comingled collection. Metals, concrete and asphalt are all collected for recycling and accounting.
ASHRAE standard 55-2005 indicates that there are three environmental factors that impact thermal comfort. What is not a factor of thermal comfort?
Filtration is not a factor of thermal comfort and does not impact its measure. Humidity, air speed and temperature all contribute to thermal comfort.
Daylit classrooms in schools are shown to improve satisfaction as well as productivity. What is the triple bottom line factor for daylighting?
The triple bottom line factor for daylighting is the economic bottom line over time.
Project teams should design the total illumination for an office work station to have what illumination light level?
Project teams should design the total illumination for an office work station to have an illumination light level of 40 to 60 foot-candles.
Innovation and design credits require which of the following documents when submitting an ID credit?
Innovation and design credits require all of the following documents when submitting an ID credit: an outline of the proposed credit intent, the requirement(s) for compliance and a summary of potential design approaches that may be used to meet the requirements.
The catalog of ID credits is a tool to assist project teams in the development of new ID credits. This document/tool outlines all EXCEPT which of the following credit descriptions?
This document/tool outlines all of the following credit descriptions EXCEPT a Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) ruling. It contains the reference of the full text CIR reviewed and the ruling made by the USGBC.
Which of the following are considered real property which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances or comtaminants?
Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties protects the environment, reduces blight, and takes development pressures off greenspaces and working lands.
The Regional Priority credit “New Construction - Heat island effect - nonroof:, SSc7.1 is intended to reduce heat islands to minimize impacts on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats. Project teams can use any combination of the following strategies for 50% of the site hardscape (including roads, sidewalks, courtyards and parking lots) EXCEPT which one?
Project teams can use any combination of the following strategies for 50% of the site hardscape (including roads, sidewalks, courtyards and parking lots) EXCEPT use hardscape materials with an SRI of at least 80. The (SRI) must be at least 29. The remaining are all included. Provide shade from architectural devices or structures that have a solar reflectance index2 (SRI) of at least 29, use an open-grid pavement system (at least 50% pervious) and provide shade from the existing tree canopy or within 5 years of landscape installation. Landscaping trees must be in place at the time of occupancy.
Regional Priority Credit “New Construction - Innovative wastewater technologies” WEc2 requires reduction of potable water use for building sewage conveyance by what percentage through the use of water-conserving fixtures (such as water closets or urinals) or nonpotable water such as captured rainwater?
Regional Priority Credit “New Construction - Innovative wastewater technologies” WEc2, requires reduction of potable water use for building sewage conveyance by 50%. The intent is to reduce wastewater generation and potable water demand while increasing the local aquifer recharge.
Regional Priority credit “New Construction - Water use reduction” WEc3 encourages strategies that in aggregate use less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building. What is NOT included in this measure?
Irrigation is NOT included in this measure. Points are awarded as 30% - 2, 35% - 3 and 40% - 4 to further increase water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems.
Use of the regional carpool database contributes toward exemplary performance under a Transportation Management Plan if what is in place?
Use of the regional carpool database contributes toward exemplary performance under a Transportation Management Plan if personalized carpool match lists are provided for all current occupants as well as for new occupants and the “guaranteed ride home” program is implemented.
Exemplary Waste under the Reduction Program of waste management - recycle, reuse, and salvage requires that a project must need to show substantial and measurable environmental benefit. Which of these is NOT included?
Weighing recycled cardboard each quarter is NOT included. Previously, projects achieved an innovation credit by calculating the amount of material recycling achieved by MRp1 and then calculating the percent improvement over that recycling rate they achieved by recycling/reusing additional materials. Simply recycling is not enough; a reason and increased measure is required.
Which of the following would result in Exemplary Performance points within the Innovation Design category?
Diverting 95 percent of construction waste would result in Exemplary Performance points within the ID category.
“New Construction” - Heat island reduction, SSc5 is worth a possible 2 points. Under this LEED credit using a non roof category, which option is NOT a correct possible strategy to use?
Under “New Construction” - Heat island reduction, SSc5 standard using a non roof category, the option to install plants that provide shade over paving areas on the site within 15 years of planting is NOT a correct possible strategy to use. The requirement is less than 10 years, not 15.
Under “New Construction” - Light pollution reduction, SSc6, the lighting boundary is located at the property lines of the property or properties that the LEED project occupies. The lighting boundary can be modified under all EXCEPT which of the following conditions?
The lighting boundary can be modified under all of the following conditions EXCEPT when using internally illuminated signage, which is exempt from uplight requirements.
Minimum energy performance, EAp2, under “new construction” requires a demonstration of an improvement of 5% for new construction, 3% for major renovations or 2% for core and shell projects in the proposed building performance rating compared with the baseline building performance. Which of the following is NOT required under proposed design criteria?
Energy modeling of regulated loads is NOT required under proposed design criteria. Energy modeling of unregulated loads is required.
Overuse of foot-candles contributes to inefficient energy usage. Minimized foot-candle levels contribute to all EXCEPT what one option?
Minimized foot-candle levels contribute to reduction in light pollution, preservation of dark night skies and unaffected nocturnal animal habitats but not enhanced lighting capabilities.
Using the solar reflectance index (SRI), which building material would be the MOST reflective?
Using the solar reflectance index (SRI), propylene monomer coating with an SRI of 70 would be the MOST reflective. Asphalt with an SRI of 20 would be the least reflective. A material’s SRI value is based on its ability to reflect solar heat gain and is measured on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being the most absorptive and 100 being the most reflective.
Which of the following selections correctly identifies components included in the building footprint of site selection?
The amount of land the building structure occupies correctly identifies components included in the building footprint of site selection. Any adjacent landscaping and hard surfaces such as sidewalks, parking lots and driveways are not included in the calculation.
Which of the following would not be a use for process water?
Watering indoor plants would not be a use for process water. Plant watering is not a process. Process water would include industrial uses such as in chillers, cooling towers, boilers, washing machines, ice machines and dishwashers.
Compared to conventionally-designed buildings, what percentage of water must LEED indoor water projects reduce consumption by?
Compared to conventionally designed buildings, LEED indoor water projects must reduce demand to 20 percent or less than comparable conventional projects.
Washing machine water could be considered blackwater for what reason?
Washing machine water could be considered blackwater because it may be used to wash cloth diapers. The important thing to remember is that it is not the source but what could be in it.
Regulated energy uses include all EXCEPT which of the following?
Regulated energy uses include all of the following EXCEPT kitchen refrigeration and cooking, which are considered o be process energy. Space heating, exterior lighting and service water are all regulated energy uses.
The LEED rating systems require buildings to manage refrigerants appropriately. Why must project teams be mindful of ODP and GWP?
Project teams must be mindful of ODP and GWP because they have both global warming and ozone depleting potential. Each refrigerant has an environmental trade off, and an environmentally perfect refrigerant des not exist.
To comply with the Fundamental Refrigerant Management prerequisite, project teams refer to which protocol?
To comply with the Fundamental Refrigerant Management prerequisite, project teams refer to the Montreal protocol, which bans chlorofluorocarbons and requires hydro fluorocarbons to be phased out as they have the biggest impact on ozone depletion.
LEED for Existing Buildings offers points for waste stream audits and implementation of waste management policies. At a minimum, LEED projects must recycle all EXCEPT which of the following?
At a minimum, LEED projects must recycle cardboard, glass and plastic. Blackwater is not required.
A construction waste management policy addressing a 50 percent diversion could earn a point by doing all EXCEPT which of the following?
A construction waste management policy addressing a 50 percent diversion could earn a point by reducing, reusing and recycling, but not by renewing. Renewing indicates a concept for restoring, not recycling.
Landfills produce a powerful greenhouse gas that is harmful to the environment if released but that can also be captured and burned for energy. Which gas is this?
Methane is the gas produced by landfills that is harmful to the environment if released but that can also be captured and burned for energy.
Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies to address building thermal comfort?
Using an energy management system is NOT one of the strategies to address building thermal comfort. Energy management systems automate temperature control based on times and occupancy and limit the user’s ability to adjust ventilation or temperature controls.
Which strategy is NOT an appropriate strategy to maintain indoor air quality?
Opening windows is NOT an appropriate strategy to maintain indoor air quality. Mechanical systems and the indoor environment need to be flushed as well.
Which application provides building occupants individual control over the amount of air supplied through diffusers for thermal comfort?
Raised access floors provide building occupants individual control over the amount of air supplied through diffusers for thermal comfort.
In the Innovation and design category, the LEED rating system offers how many possible points?
In the Innovation and design category, the LEED rating system offers five possible points.
Under the innovation and design process, what regulations restrict the height of a building?
Under the innovation and design process, zoning ordinances are regulations that restrict the height of a building.
Which of the following choices BEST describes the intent of ID 1.1-1.4: Innovation in design?
The intent of ID 1.1-1.4: Innovation design provides design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the LEED for New Construction Green Building Rating System and/or innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by this Rating System.
The “Existing Buildings - Stormwater quantity control” SSc6 Regional Priority Credit is intended to limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration, reducing or eliminating pollution from stormwater runoff and eliminating contaminants. During the performance period, the project team implements a stormwater management plan that infiltrates, collects and reuses runoff or evapotranspirates runoff from at least 15% of the precipitation falling on the whole project site for what period?
During the performance period, the project team implements a stormwater management plan that infiltrates, collects and reuses runoff or evapotranspirates runoff from at least 15% of the precipitation falling on the whole project site for an average weather year and for the 2-year, 24-hour design storm.
