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Source reduction relates to:
A. Heat island effect
B. Waste prevention
C. Rainwater runoff
D. Energy Reduction
B. Waste prevention
Name the different rating system families
5 rating system families
- BD+C
- O+M
- ID+C
- ND
- Homes
Which of the following is not on the list of seven impact categories:
A. Enhance Social Equity, Environmental Justice, and Community Quality of Life
B. Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
C. Reduce GHS Emissions Associated with Global Climate Change
D. Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resources Cycles
C. Reduce GHG Emissions Associated with Global Climate Change
Generally held at the beginning of the project, what process brings together the project team with stakeholders and outside experts for creative thinking and collaboration and to assist in establishing goals?
A. Charrette
B. Stakeholder meeting
C. Team Meeting
Small task group
A. Charrette
The EPA has a green building benchmark program in which buildings submit energy data about their building to see where they stand among like buildings in the country with regards to energy use. This program is known as:
A. Energy Star Portfolio Manager
B. Building Manager Energy Star
C. Energy Star Building Benchmarks
D. Energy Star Rating System
A. Energy Star Portfolio Manager
The mission of USGBC is to:
A. “Make better buildings: places that complement our environment and enhance our communities; places that give people better, brighter, healthier spaces to live, work and play”
B. “To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”
C. To fundamentally change how we design, build, and operate buildings and communities through certification that honors levels of achievement in areas such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and a stewardship of resources.”
D. “To create buildings that use no more resources than they can produce.”
B. “To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”
Three strategies for reducing outdoor water use are (select three):
A. Choose locally adapted plants B. Install submeters C. Use porous pavement D. Use non potable water E. Use potable water
A. Choose locally adapted plants
B. Install submeters
D. Use non potable water
Ongoing improvements to LEED, which are based on principles of transparency, openness, and inclusiveness, involve volunteer committees and working groups as well as USGBC staff, and are approved by a:
A. Vote from the CEO
B. Vote by the Board of Directors
C. Vote by members of the TAGs
D. Membership-wide vote
D. Membership-wide vote
Building sites that once housed buildings, roadways, parking lots, or were graded or otherwise altered by human activities are called:
A. Brownfields
B. Greenfields
C. Open space
D. Previously developed/disturbed sites
D. Previously developed/disturbed sites
Ventilation rates and indoor air quality levels are addressed by this standard:
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 55
C. ASHRAE 62.1
D. SCAQMD
C. ASHRAE 62.1
Which of the following are also green building rating systems? (Select two)
A. BREEAM
B. REACH
C. Green Spheres
D. Green Globes
A. BREEAM
D. Green Globes
The Sustainable Sites category covers three areas:
A. Location, building reuse, reducing transportation
B. Developing a site management plan, implementing conservation programs, and maintaining site lighting to prevent light pollution
C. Minimizing impervious areas, controlling rainwater, incorporating rainwater management into site design
D. Site design and management, rainwater management, heat island
D. Site design and management, rainwater management, heat island
“Fundamental Commissioning and Verification” is a pre req in which category of LEED BD+C rating system?
A. Sustainable Sites
B. Energy and Atmosphere
C. Water Efficiency
D. Materials and Resources
B. Energy and Atmosphere
The Energy and Atmosphere category approaches energy from a holistic perspective, addressing which three goals (select three)?
A. Energy use reduction B. Energy-Efficient design strategies C. Energy benchmarking D. Renewable energy sources E. Building Commissioning
A. Energy use reduction
B. Energy-Efficient design strategies
D. Renewable energy sources
The plan that outlines measures to minimize contamination in a building during construction and describes procedures to flush the building of contaminants prior to occupancy is called:
A. Construction indoor air quality management plan
B. Preoccupancy building flush-out
C. Construction waste management plan
D. Construction activity pollution prevention
A. Construction indoor air quality management plan
ASHRAE 55-2010 is the standard for the minimum level of:
A. Min indoor air quality performance
B. Min energy performance
C. Thermal comfort
D. Indoor water use reduction
C. Thermal comfort
Impervious areas found in the built environment and called hardscape include:
A. Mulch, river rock, sand, clay and loose surfaces
B. Concrete, brick, stone, asphalt, and sealed surfaces
C. Bioswales, rain gardens, dry ponds, and vegetated roofs
D. Glazing, signage, metal roofs and all reflective surfaces
B. Concrete, brick, stone, asphalt, and sealed surfaces
All of the following are examples of soft costs with the exception of (select two):
A. Architectural fees B. Structural lumber C. Fixtures D. Legal fees E. Financing
B. Structural lumber
C. Fixtures
The purpose of the Regional Priority category is to:
A. Help project teams that are located in harsh climates achieve credits that are difficult for that region.
B. Help project teams that are located in regions with strict building codes achieve credits that are difficult to achieve in that region.
C. Give project teams an incentive to achieve credits that are a regional priority.
D. Prioritize the needs of certain regions in the country that are more environmentally impacted than others.
C. Give project teams an incentive to achieve credits that are a regional priority.
The integrative process should be started:
A. Between the design and construction process
B. After the design process begins
C. Before the design process begins
D. As soon as the project team is assembled regardless of what stage design is in
E. After the bidding process is complete
C. Before the design process begins
Select the two terms that are incorrectly formatted per USGBC trademark policy:
A. USGBC B. US Green Building Council C. LEED GA D. U.S. Green Building Council E. LEED Green Associate
B. US Green Building Council
C. LEED GA
Measurement of how far a pedestrian or biker would travel from a point of origin to a destination, reflecting access to amenities, safety, convenience, and obstructions to movement is called:
A. Integrative travel analysis B. Shortest path analysis C. Continuous line mapping D. Destination mapping E. Simple straight-line radius
B. Shortest path analysis
In the Location and Transportation category, project fulfilling the first credit, “LEED for Neighborhood Dev Location”:
A. Are require to fulfill all the other credits in the category
B. Automatically get certified as LEED Neighborhoods Dev
C. Are not eligible to earn other credits in the category
D. Get a reduced rate on their LED cert
E. Are required to have one LEED AP on the project team
C. Are not eligible to earn other credits in the category
Open space is defined as what in a LEED project?
A. Ext space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive rec, and physical activities.
B. The space between the building perimeter and the perimeter of the project site boundary.
C. Community interior space in a building that is not occupied by inhabitants all the time, such as lobbies, copy rooms, restrooms, janitorial closets, and break rooms
D. Space within the LEED project boundary that is open for credit interpretation.
E. Space within the LEED project boundary that the credit requirements do not apply to because they would be cost prohibitive, such as soil remediation behind a building that previously housed leaky oil barrels.
A. Ext space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive rec, and physical activities.
Installing underground parking can achieve synergies across multiples credits by reducing what two environmental impacts? (select two)
A. Light pollution B. Soil erosion C. Rainwater runoff D. Ozone depletion E. Heat island effect
C. Rainwater runoff
E. Heat island effect
Installing a vegetated or green roof can achieve synergies across multiple credits by reducing what two environmental impacts? (select two)
A. Rainwater runoff B. Light pollution C. Heat island effect D. Soil erosion E. Ozone depletion
A. Rainwater runoff
C. Heat island effect
The standard used by LEED in the Water Efficiency category to determine the baseline case for building water usage is the national standard for maximum flush and flow rates called:
A. ASHRAE 90.1 B. EPAct of 1992 C. EPA Energy Star D. Water Policy Act of 1992 E. ISO 14044
B. EPAct 0f 1992
The intent of the credits in the Water Efficiency category is to:
A. increase nonpotable water use
B. Limit the use of drinking water to bathrooms and kitchens only
C. Decrease potable water use
D. Decrease water used in buildings for nondrinking purposes
E. Increase the amount of potable water used for landscaping and industrial processes
C. Decrease potable water use
The purpose of the design case in the Water Efficiency category is to:
A. Show that the project is designed for the efficient use of water throughout
B. List the names and occupations of the project designers
C. Show that innovative water conservation practices have been used to achieve savings
D. Show that the project design will achieve significant reductions in water use from the baseline water use calculation
E. Show that the project will achieve a significant increase in water use from the baseline water use calculation
D. Show that the project design will achieve significant reductions in water use from the baseline water use calculation
After a building’s water usage is successfully reduced through efficient fixtures, irrigation, and nonpotable water use, what is the critical final step that must be done to track usage and identify leaks?
A. Install submeters on indoor water fixtures, process systems, and outdoor irrigation equipment
B. Begin submitting monthly reports to the water utility on daily water usage
C. Commission monthly inspections on all building mechanicals
D. Install submeter on all building systems
E. Remove submeters and train facility staff to perform manual daily usage calcs
A. Install submeters on indoor water fixtures, process systems, and outdoor irrigation equipment
The ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA standard that sets the baseline case for min energy efficiency to be used in EA-PreReqs-Min Energy Performance and EA Credit-Optimize Energy Performance is:
A. 52.2-2007 B. 62.1-2010 C. 55-2010 D. 90.1-2010 E. EPAct of 1994
D. 90.1-2010
The Montreal Protocol banned the production of which refrigerant and is phasing out which other refrigerant?
A. HFCs; CFCs B. CFCs; HCFCs C. CO2; CO D. HCFCs; HFCs E. ODP; GWP
B. CFCs; HCFCs
Green power, carbon offsets, and RECs must be certificied by which program to qualify for points in EA Credit-Green Power and Carbon Offsets:
A. Center for Resource Solutions B. Energy Star C. Green-e certification program D. WaterSense E. DOE State Energy Program
C. Green-e certification program
EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manage is an interactive, online management tool that supports the tracking and assessment of energy and water consumption. In Portfolio Manager, what score represents average building performance, and what score (or above) means the building is a top performer?
A. Silver; Platinum B. 0; 100 C. Certified; Gold D. 25; 75 E. 50; 75
E. 50; 75
The location valuation factor values products and materials extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 100 miles of the project site at what percentage of their base contributing cost?
200%
Which one of the following is not a strategy to achieve a successful waste management on a project?
A. Recycle 20% to 40% of construction waste from a project with one to two material streams
B. Monitor and track waste recycling
C. Compost food waste
D. Supply a recyclable storage plan for all regular recyclable items.
Conduct waste stream audits
A. Recycle 20% to 40% of construction waste from a project with one to two material streams
ASHRAE 62.1-2010 is the standard used by LEED to create the baseline for:
A. Thermal comfort
B. Ventilation design and indoor air quality
C. Indoor air contaminants and thermal comfort
D. Thermal ventilation
E. Outdoor air exchanges
B. Ventilation design and indoor air quality
Greenguard Certification is the third-party certification program for:
A. Adhesives and sealants B. Paints and coatings C. Products for use in indoor spaces D. Flooring E. Composite wood
C. Products for use in indoor spaces
CIBSE AM10 defines the correct format of what process for a building?
A. Mechanical ventilation B. Natural ventilation C. Mixed-mode ventilation D. Flush-out E. Construction IAQ management plan
B. Natural ventilation
ASHRAE 55-2010 is the standar used by LEED to create the baseline for:
A. Thermal comfort
B. Ventilation design and indoor air quality
C. Indoor air contaminants and thermal comfort
D. Thermal ventilation
E. Outdoor air exchanges
A. Thermal comfort
A total of how many credits and points are available in the Innovation category?
A. Once credit, five points B. One credit, six points C. One credit, four points D. Two credits, four points E. Two credits, six points
E. Two credits, six points
To achieve exemplary performance for an innovation credit, a project team must:
A. Achieve all of the credits in a single category
B. Achieve double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit
C. Achieve all of the credits in the five categories: SS, WE, EA, MR, EQ
D. Must conceive of an idea for an innovative credit that has never been used by a project team before
E. Consist entirely of LEED APs
B. Achieve double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit
A total of how many regional priority credit choices are available for a total of how many points?
A. Four credit choices for six points B. Six credit choices for five points C. Eight credit choices for six points D. Two credit choices for four points E. Six credit choices for four points
E. Six credit choices for four points
Innovation credits are:
A. Only in LEED BD+C rating systems
B. Have only been around since LEED 2009
C. In every rating system
D. Only available to Gold and Platinum certified projects
E. Only available to Certified and Silver certified projects
C. In every rating system
The process of growing plants in suspension in an air or mist environment without the use of soil
aeroponics
A metric to define the reflectivity of an object from darkest black to white using a scale from 0 to 1.
albedo
A nonprofit founded in 1980 whose mission is to advance energy efficiency as a fast, cheap, and effective means of meeting energy challenges
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
The organization that oversees the creation, promulgation, and use of thousands of standards and guidelines that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector. This organization is also actively engaged in accrediting programs that assess conformance to standards, including globally recognized cross-sector programs such as the ISO 9000 (quality) and ISO 14000 (environmental) management systems.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
A furniture sustainability standard developed by a joint committee of stakeholders using a consensus process described by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011
A body of saturated rock through which water can easily move
aquifer
A standard that defines the range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to a majority of occupants, but accommodates an ever increasing variety of design solutions intended both to provide comfort and to respect today’s imperative for sustainable buildings
ASHRAE 55-2010
A standard that specifies minimum ventilation rates and other measures intended to provide indoor air quality that is acceptable to human occupants and that minimizes adverse health effects, and is the recognized standard for ventilation system design and acceptable indoor air quality.
ASHRAE 62.1-2010
A standard that sets the minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of most buildings, except low-rise residential buildings, by offering, in detail, the minimum energy-efficient requirements for design and construction of new buildings and their systems, new portions of buildings and their systems, and new systems and equipment in existing buildings, as well as criteria for determining compliance with these requirements.
ASHRAE 90.1-2010
A process used to remove airborne contaminants from a building caused by the off-gassing of furniture, paints, adhesives, sealants, carpets, wall covering, and other building materials by increasing the temperature in the building before it is occupied
bake-out
A standard from which a basis of change can be measured for improvement
baseline case
A constructed rainwater control feature containing an engineered basin, soil, stone, and vegetation designed to reduce rainwater runoff and increase groundwater recharge
bioswale
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of liquid water 1 F. This standard measure of energy is used to describe the energy content of fuels and compare energy use.
British thermal unit (Btu)
A number issued by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and assigned to each order of certified wood purchased by a consumer.
chain of custody
Any of several simple gaseous compounds that contain carbon, chlorine, fluorine, and sometimes hydrogen, that are used as refrigerants, cleaning solvents, and aerosol propellants and in the manufacture of plastic foams, and that are believe to be a major cause of stratospheric ozone depletion. **Are banned in many countries, including the U.S.
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
A standard that defines the process for natural ventilation in nondomestic buildings
CIBSE AM10 (Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers Application Manual)
A product certification program for assessing and constantly improving products by requiring product ingredients to be disclosed to an independent, accredited assessor. It rewards achievement in fire categories: material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. There are five levels of certification: Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum
Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
A fee-based inquiry to USGBC as to how to implement a strategy for a certain prereq or credit
credit interpretation request (CIR)
An activity related to the processing of materials all the way through to the delivery of the final product to the end user
downstream activity
An EPA provided building benchmarking system that is the most widely used in the US. The energy and water data for a building is entered into a web-based tool that then displays where the building type falls in whole building energy use compared to other buildings of the same type. GHG emissions are also measured.
Energy Star Portfolio Manager
A metric that expresses a building’s energy use as a function of its size.
Energy use intensity (EUI)
A standardized, internationally recognized, comprehensive tool for providing information on a product’s environmental impact based on an ISO-compliant LCA and can be verified by a third party. This includes a detailed analysis that considers all processes in the life cycle of the product, such as raw material extraction and refining, energy use and efficiency during manufacture, transportation methods, and end of life
environmental product declaration (EPD)
Energy act that requires that all toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush and all urinals use no more than 1.0 gallon per flush, among other requirements. This standard is used in LEED credits for the Water Efficiency category to calculate the baseline daily water usage of a project
EPAct of 1992
The section of a system that allows for feedback and self correction and adjusts its operation according to differences between the actual output and the desired output
feedback loop
Land that is likely to be flooded by a store of a given size (such as a 100-year storm)
flood plain
The density of nonresidential land use, exclusive of structured parking, measured as the total nonresidential building floor area divided by the total build-able land area available for nonresidential structures.
floor-area ratio (FAR)
Untreated household wastewater that has not come into contact with toilet waste. This includes wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom sinks, and washing machines. It does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
graywater
A 3rd part organization that provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green buildings.
Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI)
A program that gives assurance that products designed for use in indoor spaces meet strict chemical emissions limits, which contributes to the creation of healthier interiors and gives credence to manufacturers’ sustainability claims with empirical scientific data from an unbiased, third-party organization
Greenguard Certification
The patchwork of natural areas that provide habitat, flood protection, clean air, and clean water at the scale of a city or county, or rainwater management systems that mimic nature by soaking up and storing water at the scale of a neighborhood or site.
Green infrastructure (GI)
A hazard assessment method that evaluates individual chemicals. Chemicals are assigned to one of four main categories. Benchmark 1 is for chemicals substances known to be associated with certain health problems and are of the highest concern, while Benchmark 4 is for chemicals with the lowest level of concern.
GreenScreen
An open standard for reporting product ingredients and their associated health hazards. It is several pages long, and includes a one-page summary listing company information, metadata about the report, and ingredients. Subsequent pages include more detail about individual ingredients and their associated health hazards, and details on any certifications and associated materials.
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
A refrigerant used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants and propellants in aerosol canisters; considered to be less destructive to the atmosphere
hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)
A refrigerant that is considered a long-term replacement for CFC and HCFC since it consists of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon but not ozone damaging chlorine; it does, however, contribute a small amount to global warming
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)
An organization that publishes nationally and internationally used standards for the lighting industry.
Illuminating Engineer Society of North America (IESNA)
A sustainable approach of controlling pest infestation and damage in an economical way while minimizing hazards to people, property, and the environment.
integrated pest management (IPM)
The content areas of the LEED GA exam that reflect the rating systems’ credit categories and what an exam candidate needs to know, including concepts such as the LEED process, integrative strategies, LEED credit categories, and project surroundings and public outreach.
knowledge domains
The USGBC green building program is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of high performance green buildings
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
The principle of continuously improving any process through the elimination of waste in every step of manufacturing.
lean process improvement
The installed lighting power per unit area
lighting power density (LPD)
A land management strategy that emulates natural systems to manage rainwater as close to its source as possible.
low impact development (LID)
A unit of energy equivalent to one megawatt (1 MW) of power expended for one hour (1 h) or time
megawatt-hour (MWh)
A rating system that ranges from 1 (low) to 16 (high) for filters made for a mechanical building ventilation system that filters particulates and airborne contaminants out of the air.
minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV)
The requirements that a building mus meet before it can consider LEED certification
minimum program requirements (MPRs)
An international treat that was adopted in 1987 to eliminate the production and consumption of ozone depleting chemicals, ratified at the UN by 197 countries and the EU. Bans use of CFCs and phases out the use of HCFCs.
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
A project that uses no more energy from the grid than it can produce on site.
net-zero energy project
Water pollution caused by gasoline, oil, salt, and fertilizers which are washed into the nearest water bodies by rainwater runoff
nonpoint source pollution
Material from manufacturing waste, such as sawdust, agricultural by-products, over-runs, and other scrap material, that can be created into a new product.
preconsumer recycled content /
postindustrial recycled content
A depressed area of ground containing soil, stone, and vegetation that is designed to catch and slow rainwater
rain garden
Fiber or animal based material that can be grown, harvested, and manufactured in ten years or less
rapidly renewable materials
Wastewater that has been treated and purified for nonpotable uses
reclaimed water
A closed system that uses only as much water and energy as it can produce.
regenerative building
Material that is extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 100 miles of a project site
regional material
EU legislation that requires all chemicals sold in quantity in EU countries to be registered in a central database and prioritized for evaluation and possible avoidance based on their hazard profile. Is an alternative compliance path for international projects.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
A tradable commodity sold by producers of renewable energy on the open market (such as a stock exchange), which supports the production of additional renewable energy. One * represents one megawatt-hour of renewable energy produced.
renewable energy certificate (REC)
A measurement of how far a pedestrian and bicyclist would travel from a point of origin to a destination, reflecting access to amenities, safety, convenience, and obstructions to movement.
shortest path analysis
An approach that protects open space and farmland by emphasizing development with houses, jobs, and services near each other
smart growth
A series of symptoms connected with the phenomenon of building occupants feeling sick when they are in a building and recovering they leave the building.
sick building syndrome (SBS)
A metric from 0 to 100 that measures how well a material reflects solar heat, with higher number signifying better reflectance.
solar reflectance index (SRI)
The process of designing products, activities, and systems to reduce waste and toxicity to the environment and human health for long-lasting effects.
source reduction
A highly reactive gas that is primarily produced through the combustion of fossil fuels at power generation plants and other processes at manufacturing facilities
sulfur dioxide (SO2)
The content areas of the LEED GA exam that reflect the tasks necessary to perform LEED safely and effectively, including concepts such as LEED project and team coordination, LEED certification process, analyses required for LEED credits, and advocacy and education for adoption for LEED rating systms.
task domains
A committee formed by members of the USGBC to make consensus-based decisions and to recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues, based on expertise
technical advisory group
An accounting framework that incorporates the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of an organization
triple bottom line
An activity related to the extraction of the raw materials used in a product
upstream activity
A nonprofit organization made up of member organizations, chapters, and credentialed professionals that was formed to promote sustainability within the built environment and has been releasing versions of the LEED rating systems since 2000.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Organic chemical compounds that are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids that evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions for temperature and pressure and may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. ** may be emitted by paints, glues, adhesives, cleaning supplies, building materials, office furnishings, copiers, and printers.
volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
A plan included in the construction documents for a project that identifies the amount of construction waste that will be diverted from the landfill and where it will go.
waste management plan
A partnership program by the US EPA that brings together a variety of stakeholders to provide consumers with easy ways to save water, as both a label for products and an information resource to help people use water more efficiently. In LEED v4, ** fixtures are required for WE PreReq - Indoor Water Use Reduction
WaterSense
The area of land where all the water that is under it or drains off of it goes to the same place
watershed
Landscaping designed to reduce or eliminate potable water use in irrigation through the planting of native and adapted species of vegetation and the use of other water conserving techniques
xerixcaping
A level of efficiency for a high performance building that produces all the energy it uses and is so energy efficient, a renewable energy system can offset all or most of its annual energy consumption.
zero net energy
Which of the following materials are may be classified as Rapidly Renewable Materials bio-based materials under the LEED rating system? (Select 3)
A. Cotton B. Bamboo C. Steel D. Linoleum E. Fiberglass
A. Cotton
B. Bamboo
D. Linoleum
How many years of historical rainfall data must project teams obtain in order to achieve Option 1: Percentile of Rainfall Events for the Rainwater Management credit?
A. 2 years B. 0 years C. 10 years D. 8 years E. 5 years
C. 10 years
Which of the following strategies would promote better erosion and sedimentation control during construction? (Select 2)
A. Sediment basin B. Smaller site C. Grid pavers D. Mulching E. Light wight vehicles
A. Sediment basin
D. Mulching
Which of the following organizations publish data regarding the emissions and/or fuel efficiency of vehicles?
A. TSA B. CARB C. ACEEE D. SCAQMD E. AAA
C. ACEEE
When calculating percentages for recycled content for materials and resources, what is the equation used?
A. Pre-consumer + (.5) Post Consumer
B. (.5) Pre-consumer + Post-Consumer
C. (2) Post-Consumer - (.5) Pre-Consumer
D. All recycled content is calculated the same
B. (.5) Pre-consumer + Post-Consumer
What material is assumed to have a minimum post-consumer recycled content when no supporting documentation can be obtained?
A. Concrete B. Steel C. PVC plastic piping D. Cotton Batt Insulation E. Composite Granite
B. Steel
Which of the following could be considered an innovative strategy and could gain Innovation points for a new construction project certification?
A. Installing a xeriscape
B. Utilizing materials with 100% recycled content
C. Utilizing a vegetated roof that grows organic produce
D. Locating in a dense urban business district where many sustainable businesses are headquartered
E. Green housekeeping
E. Green housekeeping
Which of the following types of products can become Green-e certified?
A. Furniture
B. Renewable Energy
C. Roll-out mat cleaning service providers
D. Environmental Product Declarations
B. Renewable energy
Which type of product declaration counts a whole product for credit calculation purposes in the MR credit Environmental Product Declaration?
A. Product-specific Type III EPD
B. Industry-wide (generic) EPD
C. Manufacturer’s declaration of environmental performance
D. Publicly available critically reviewed LCA
A. Product-specific Type III EPD
Bio-based materials, FSC certified wood, materials reuse, and recycled content are all referenced under which MR credit option?
A. Leadership Extraction Practices
B. Product Manufacturer Supply Chain Optimization
C. Material Ingredient Optimization
D. Environmental Product Declaration
A. Leadership Extraction Practices
For MR credit calculation purposes, product and material cost includes which of the following? (Select 2)
A. Labor costs
B. All taxes
C. Delivery costs
E. Equipment req for installation
B. All taxes
C. delivery costs
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of waste-to-energy as a diversion strategy for Construction and Demolition Waste Management?
A. project teams pursuing this compliance option must follow European standards consisting of performance metrics of efficiency and emissions for different types of energy recovery systems
B. The combustion of wood or “wood-derived fuel” is considered waste-to-energy and is included in the referenced criteria
C. the facility must meet the applicable European standards based on the fuel type
D. project teams pursuing this compliance option must demonstrate that reuse and recycling strategies were exhausted before sending material to waste-to-energy facilities
B. The combustion of wood or “wood-derived fuel” is considered waste-to-energy and is included in the referenced criteria
Which of the following has the strongest relationship with local zoning?
A. Water use reduction B. Building Reuse C. Parking capacity D. Landscape Irrigation E. Daylight and views
None?
A project team is deciding if various innovative strategies are eligible for points in the Innovation category. Which of the following are recommended approaches?
A. File an appeal to be sure that the strategy is eligible.
B. Read the reference guide to be sure the strategy is not already addressed in an existing credit.
C. Submit one CIR containing all of the strategies in question.
D. Read the ID credit catalog document.
E. Consult a local USGBC chapter.
D. Read the ID credit catalog document
Which is a common problem regarding many traditional zoning ordinances?
Choose one
A. They do not address issues related to open space
B. They are restrictive regarding bicycle accommodations
C. They allow developments to exceed minimum parking requirements
D. They allow too much mixed-use development
E. They allow buildings to be too tall
A. They do not address issues related to open space
Which of the following best describes a synergy between SS and EA?
Choose one
A. Utilizing a vegetated roof can help cool the building
B. Utilizing a vegetated roof contributes to the amount of vegetated open space
C. Utilizing a vegetated roof minimizes the amount of storm water runoff
D. Utilizing a vegetated roof provides habitat protection
A. Utilizing a vegetate roof can help cool the building
A project team is attempting compliance with the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit. Which of the following strategies could assist in compliance? (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Locate within 1/2 mile walking distance of at least 10 diverse uses
B. Locate within 1/2 mile of a subway station
C. Redevelop a brownfield site
D. Achieve a minimum density of 60,000 square feet per net acre
E. Designating preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles
A. Locate within 1/2 mile walking distance of at least 10 diverse uses
D. Achieve a minimum density of 60,000 sq ft per net acre
Which of the following refers to the act of approving a project team’s submittals and issuing an award?
Choose one
A. registration B. accreditation C. certification D. ruling E. recognition
C. Certification
All of the following are stated characteristics of the LEED rating system, except-(Select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Academic B. Consensus-based C. Democratic D. Market-driven E. Voluntary
C. Democratic
A newly built high-rise residential building has been occupied for two months. Which of the following LEED rating systems can be attempted at this time?
Choose one
A. Operations & Maintenance
B. Operations & Maintenance or Building Design and Construction
C. There are no applicable rating systems
D. Homes
E. Operations & Maintenance or Homes
C. There are no applicable rating systems.
What statements about the LEED process are true? (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase Submittal
B. If adequate points are achieved, certification can be awarded at the completion of the Design Phase Submittal
C. If the execution of a design phase credit changes during construction, it must be resubmitted during the Construction Phase Submittal
D. Appeals can only be made after the full application review.
A. No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase submittal
C. If the execution of a design phase credit changes during construction, it must be resubmitted during the Construction phase submittal
Structural controls for erosion and sedimentation control: (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Pervious pavement B. Mulching C. Retaining wall D. Silt fencing E. Sediment traps
D. Silt fencing
E. Sediment traps
Which of the following statements are true of LEED? (Select 3)
Choose all that apply
A. All prerequisites are required based on the Rating System Adaptation.
B. Registration is awarded when a project completes all LEED prerequisites.
C. LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating System.
D. Credits within each category offer potential project points, which determine the LEED Certification level
A. All prereqs are required based on the rating system adaptation
C. LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating system
D. Credits within each category offer potential project points, which determine the LEED Cert level
Reducing the amount of light that leaves the project site at night time would result in: (select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Increased energy consumption
B. Safer migrations for birds
C. Increased night time criminal activity
D. More visible stars
B. Safer migrations for birds
D. More visible stars
Water is periodically discharged from cooling towers as blowdown. Why is this necessary?
Choose one
A. Blowdown is an optional process, used to increase efficiency
B. To reduce formation of ice
C. To reduce concentrations of dissolved solids
D. To prevent the formation of radioactive isotopes
E. To avoid unsafe water temperatures
C. To reduce concentrations of dissolved solids
Which of the following statements are true (select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. CFC’s are naturally occurring
B. Fundamental Refrigerant Management is most concerned with ozone depletion
C. Fundamental Refrigerant Management is most concerned with global warming
D. Existing systems are exempt from the prerequisite
E. CFC’s are man-made
B. Fundamental refridge management is most concerned with ozone depletion
E. CFC’s are man-made
Which of the following is true for projects using both electricity and natural gas energy inputs? (select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Both gas and electric use must be considered when attempting Green Power.
B. The project must purchase green power, carbon offsets, or RECs to earn Green Power
C. Electric use must be higher than gas use, by cost, to qualify for Green Power
D. Gas use is not considered for Green Power.
A. Both gas and electric use must be considered when attempting Green Power.
B. The project must purchase green power, carbon offsets, or RECs to earn Green Power
How is the total percentage of construction waste diverted from the landfill calculated?
Choose one
A. landfill waste ÷ recycled waste
B. recycled waste ÷ (landfill waste + recycled waste)
C. recycled waste ÷ [(landfill waste + recycled waste) ÷ recycled waste)]
D. (landfill waste + recycled waste) ÷ by recycled waste
B. recycled waste / (landfill waste + recycled waste)
Which of the following would be factors that would encourage a project to undergo air quality testing instead of a flush-out: (select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Ambient humidity is near zero and temperatures are between 60F and 80F (15C and 27C)
B. Construction is behind schedule, and future tenants are ready to move in immediately
C. Ambient levels of CO2 are 9.3 ppm
D. The projected LEED certification level is teetering between silver and gold
B. Construction is behind schedule, and future tenants are ready to move in immediately
D. The projected LEED cert level is teetering between silver and gold
Which of the following scenarios would comply with the Lighting Control option of EQ Credit Interior Lighting? (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. A classroom with daylighting sensors
B. A bathroom with an occupancy sensor
C. A conference room with bi-level switching
D. A classroom with a dimmer switch on the wall by the door
E. An open-floor cubicle office where each desk has an on/off task-light
C. A conference room with bi-level switching
D. A classroom with a dimmer switch on the wall by the door
Which of the following areas would count against the project when assessing compliance with Views for LEED:
Choose one
A. A person has to look through interior glazing to see out a window
B. A janitor’s office does not have access to views
C. The sill of a clerestory window that runs along three sides of an office is located 10ft above the floor
D. A person sits more than 30 feet from a window but has a direct line of sight
B. A janitor’s office does not have access to views
In working on Light Pollution Reduction, all of the following are required for exterior lighting except?
Choose one
A. Emittance of the parking lot paving material
B. Light directed upward to the sky
C. Lighting zone classification
D. Light directed off the site
A. Emittance of the parking lot paving material
What credits use a baseline to perform calculations? (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Heat Island Reduction B. Optimize Energy Performance C. Outdoor Water Use Reduction D. Daylight E. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
B. Optimize Energy performance
C. Outdoor water use reduction
LEED uses a referenced standard to determine if a vehicle is considered green. Which organization publishes the annual vehicle ratings used by LEED?
Choose one
A. American Council for Electric Vehicles Guide
B. Federal Electric Power Systems Manual (FEPS)
C. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
D. National Council for Green Vehicles Manual (NCGVM)
C. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
To achieve the Rainwater Management credit, project teams must determine the runoff from each type of land cover. What is the correct volumetric calculation?
Choose one
A. Runoff = Rainfall - Infiltration loss + Depression storage
B. Runoff = Rainfall - Depression storage - Infiltration loss
C. Runoff = Infiltration loss + Depression storage - Rainfall
D. Runoff = Depression storage - Rainfall - Infiltration loss
B. Runoff = Rainfall - Depression storage - Infiltration loss
LEED addresses refrigerants so that which of the following is not implemented, or is phased out of a building’s HVAC&R equipment?
Choose one
A. Chlorofluorocarbons
B. Global warming potential
C. Ozone depleting potential
D. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
A. Chlorofluorocarbons
Location and Transportation (LT) credit Reduced Parking Footprint is achieved by providing parking capacity that is a percentage reduction below the base ratios recommended by:
Choose one
A. The Parking Consultants Council
B. The Parking Engineers Council
C. National Parking Association
D. International Parking Institute
A. The Parking Consultants Councils
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a whole building life-cycle assessment, as referenced in the MR credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction?
Choose one
A. scope of LCA must be cradle to grave
B. LCA must include products related to excavation and other site development
C. proposed building(s) must demonstrate at least 10% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared with baseline building
D. service life of building must be at least 60 years
B. LCA must include products related to excavation and other site development
When is it acceptable to use the USGBC member logo?
Choose one
A. For use by a member of a local USGBC chapter
B. Anyone can use the USGBC member log
C. For use with a material that contributes to LEED projects
D. For use only with a company that is a national USGBC member
E. For use by a company that registers a project for LEED certification
D. For use only with a company that is a national USGBC member
A new 30-story commercial office building is being located in the downtown core of Seattle, WA. Prior to development, the site was listed by the EPA National Priorities List as a Superfund site. What strategies might be most appropriate for the project based on these characteristics?
Choose one
A. High Priority Site, Low-Emitting Materials, and Indoor Air Quality Assessment
B. Light Pollution Reduction, Indoor Air Quality Assessment, and Site Assessment
C. Sensitive Land Protection, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, and High Priority Site
D. Low-Emitting Materials, Light Pollution Reduction, and Sensitive Land Protection
C. Sensitive Land Protection, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, and High Priority Site
- What credit requires FTE for calculations? (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
A. Bicycle Facilities B. Indoor Water Use Reduction C. Green Power and Carbon Offsets D. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control E. Outdoor Water Use Reduction
A. Bicycle Facilities
B. Indoor Water Use Reduction
- A building owner has read an article on the benefits of daylighting on productivity and, as a result, has asked the design team for his new building to evaluate increasing the current amount of glass. Which one of the following is NOT a relevant consideration to determine if this is feasible?
Choose one
A. The impact on building energy efficiency
B. The impact on occupant thermal comfort
C. The impact on the heat island effect
D. The impact on lighting system light pollution
C. The impact on the heat island effect
- In order to meet the requirements of Low-Emitting Materials, carpet adhesive must comply with which reference standard? (select two)
Choose all that apply
A. SCAQMD Rule 1168
B. ASHRAE 62.1-2010
C. Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus
D. CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010
A. SCAQMD Rule 1168
D. CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010
- What can project team do after having two credits denied?
Choose one
Submit $500 to pay for appeal reviews for both credits
Submit $800 to pay for appeal reviews for both credits
Submit $250 or $500 for each appealed credit review
Submit $500 or $800 for each appealed credit review
Submit $500 or $800 for each appealed credit review
- ASHRAE 90.1-2010 sets design criteria for all of the following except?
Choose one
Minimum efficiency for motors
Water heater minimum efficiency
Building envelope design
Ventilation requirements
Ventilation requirements
- The following would be impacted by the use of low flow shower heads: (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
Water Efficiency
Innovation
Sustainable Sites
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
- Which standard referenced in the LEED credits involves limits on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for wet applied sealants?
Choose one
Green Seal GS-11
Green Label Plus
SMACNA
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168
- What would most likely be considered a supply of potable water?
Choose one
A graywater supply system
Subsurface well
Blackwater treated to tertiary standards
Captured rain water
Subsurface well
- Which of the following would be considered a regionally sourced material as recognized by LEED?
Choose one
Steel studs made from recycled steel at a melting and rolling plant located 700 miles from the project site
Plumbing fixtures fabricated in a facility 150 miles from the project site from clay mined within 10 miles of the manufacturing facility.
Gypsum board manufactured 80 miles from the project site from gypsum mined 40 miles from the project site
Doors manufactured 100 miles from the project site from wood harvested from a forest 1,000 miles from the project site
Gypsum board manufactured 80 miles from the project site from gypsum mined 40 miles from the project site
- A project team has discovered that in order to get a paint that will meet the durability requirements of the project, they cannot meet the VOC content limit established by SCAQMD Rule 1113. What is the best option for the team?
Choose one
None, they will not be able to earn Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings
The project can use the budget calculation method to achieve compliance
The project narrative can be used to describe the special circumstances
A CIR can be written to determine if, due to the durability requirements, that the VOC limit can be relaxed
None, they will not be able to earn Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings
- Which of the following is a true statement describing the relationship between energy and water?
Choose one
Energy and water are unrelated environmental issues.
Environmental improvements relating to water always have an energy penalty.
Water issues can be safely ignored, while energy issues remain critical.
Water is used to create energy, and vice-versa.
Water is used to create energy, and vice-versa.
- A flooring product is partially made from recycled plastics. How should the product be counted?
Choose one
If more than 75% of the product is recycled content, count 100% of the product
Count only the portion that is made from within 100 miles of the project site
The recycled content only contributes only if it has an Environmental Product Declaration.
Count the portion of the product made from recycled content
Count the portion of the product made from recycled content
- The electrical engineer working on parking lot lighting wants to be sure the lighting will comply with Light Pollution Reduction. Which standard is referenced in this credit?
Choose one
IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance User Guide
Energy Policy Act of 2005
Energy Policy Act of 1992
SCAQMD
IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance User Guide
- Light pollution can be defined as:
Choose one
Low-mass airborne particulate matter, often transmitted by wind, from a construction site to an adjacent property
Waste light from building sites that produce glare, is directed upward, or directed off the site
Visual phenomenon when nighttime lighting is used at municipal solid waste facilities
Waste light caused when lights create a photochemical reaction with gas in the air
Waste light from building sites that produce glare, is directed upward, or directed off the site
- A LEED-CI project team wants to achieve the credit for having a LEED AP. Which of the following is true?
Choose one
If the mechanical engineer is a LEED AP w/ ID+C specialty the project should qualify for the credit
If no one on the project team is a LEED AP, one can be hired to do the initial review of the LEED Scorecard and the project would earn a point
If the architect and engineer both have LEED AP’s in their companies, then the project can earn two points
If four people on the project team are LEED AP’s, then the project can earn two points
If the mechanical engineer is a LEED AP w/ ID+C specialty the project should qualify for the credit
- What are the two methods used to meet the requirements for the Light Pollution Reduction credit?
Choose all that apply
Calculation method
Luminaire forecast
Backlight-uplight-glare (BUG)
Lucent Prediction Theory (LPT)
Calculation method
Backlight-uplight-glare (BUG)
- What strategies support carpooling? (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
Exceed minimum zoning requirements for new parking
Utilize porous paving materials for 50% of the parking spaces
Dedicate parking spaces for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles
Dedicate parking spaces for carpools and vanpools
Provide no new parking
Dedicate parking spaces for carpools and vanpools
Provide no new parking
A middle school in a downtown city is to be completely renovated and a large addition will be added. The project will require complete replacement of the mechanical and electrical systems and adding new high performance windows. Which LEED product is most appropriate for this project?
Choose one
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
LEED O+M: Schools
LEED BD+C: Schools
LEED BD+C: Schools
- Which of the following has the lowest flow rate?
Choose one
Dual Flush Toilet
Conventional Toilet
Composting Toilet
Low Flow Toilet
Composting Toilet
- How can a project earn a point for Innovation? (Select 2)
Choose all that apply
Submit a CIR to the GBCI
Demonstrate exemplary performance on an existing LEED credit
Have four or more LEED AP’s actively working on a project
Use pioneering technology to meet the requirements of a LEED credit
Show a quantifiable environmental benefit from a sustainable measure that is not related to other LEED credits
Demonstrate exemplary performance on an existing LEED credit
Show a quantifiable environmental benefit from a sustainable measure that is not related to other LEED credits
- To achieve the Location and Transportation (LT) credit Reduced Parking Footprint the parking capacity base ratio is determined using the:
Choose one
National Urban Parking Manual
Traffic Regulations Construction Guide
Transportation Planning Handbook
Parking Structures Design Manual
Transportation Planning Handbook
- A 25,000 sqft one-story office building in a suburban location is undergoing minor renovations that affect 15% of gross floor area and wants to improve its ongoing sustainable building operations. Which rating system should the project utilize?
Choose one
LEED BD+C: Homes
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
- Which LEED rating system should a 100-unit, 9 story apartment building located in a downtown area utilize when undergoing a complete renovation?
Choose one
LEED BD+C: Homes
LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED BD+C: New Construction
- Which of the following is a strategy for containing VOCs and particulate originating from chemical storage rooms? (select 2)
Choose all that apply
Exhaust air from chemical storage rooms directly outside
Maintain indoor relative humidity between 0% and 35%.
Maintain chemical storage rooms at a negative pressure
Install MERV 13 filters on any returns located inside chemical storage rooms
Exhaust air from chemical storage rooms directly outside
Maintain chemical storage rooms at a negative pressure
- LEED ND projects, like all LEED projects, need to meet project size criteria as part of the minimum program requirements. Which of the following are true? (select 2)
Choose all that apply
The project must not exceed 1,500 acres.
The project must be a minimum of 10 acres.
The project must be a minimum of 10 acres.
The project must not exceed 300 habitable buildings
The project must not exceed 1,500 acres.
The project must be a minimum of 10 acres.
- Which of the following potential site locations would qualify the project for Location and Transportation credit LEED® for Neighborhood Development Location?
Choose one
A land parcel immediately adjacent to a LEED ND v4 Certified Project
A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 Certified Plan
A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 registered project
None of the above
A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 Certified Plan
- Which of the following sites qualify as a High Priority Site for LEED? (Select 3):
Choose all that apply
Site where reduced costs allow for additional investment into energy efficiency
Difficult development area as defined by US Housing and Urban Development
Federal Environmental Community
Federal Empowerment Zone
Infill location in a historic district
Difficult development area as defined by US Housing and Urban Development
Federal Empowerment Zone
Infill location in a historic district
- A project is planned for an urban site. Which of the following situations might qualify for Access to Quality Transit?
Choose one
A pedestrian would have to cross a busy interstate to reach 2 bus lines that stop 1/4 of a mile away.
A pedestrian can walk to 2 bus stops for the same bus line, both within ¼ walking distance
A pedestrian-accessible commuter train stop will be built 1/2 mile away, within 1 year of the project’s completion.
A bicycle path runs directly in front of the building.
A pedestrian-accessible commuter train stop will be built 1/2 mile away, within 1 year of the project’s completion.
- Performing a Site Assessment before conceptual design can help achieve all of the following EXCEPT:
Choose one
Reduced life-cycle impacts from the building
Reduced risk
Reduced cost for renewable energy systems
Increased participation in vehicle sharing services
Increased biodiversity on the site
Increased participation in vehicle sharing services
- An existing building on a campus will be renovated. The building will only be repainted and some light fixtures will be replaced. Which LEED rating system adaptation would you use?
Choose one
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
LEED BD+C: Schools
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
- A project is an in-fill location in the downtown of a large city on a previously developed site. The design team should consider which of the following? (select 2)
Choose all that apply
Limit areas of disturbance in accordance with Protect Habitat
Provide native/adaptive vegetation in accordance with Restore Habitat
Work with existing flow patterns of the site to control the rate of stormwater run-off
Use a combination of strategies (green roof, open-grid paving, and vegetated strips) to improve stormwater quality
Provide native/adaptive vegetation in accordance with Restore Habitat
Use a combination of strategies (green roof, open-grid paving, and vegetated strips) to improve stormwater quality
- The following landscape factors must be used to quantify the water savings for water efficient landscaping (select 3)
Choose all that apply
Average Temperature Factor
Density Factor
Microclimate Factor
Irrigation Factor
Species Factor
Density Factor
Microclimate Factor
Species Factor
- LEED projects are required to share whole-project water usage data for how long?
Choose one
1 year, unless prohibited by national laws
5 years, unless prohibited by national laws
5 years, or until the building changes ownership
20 or fewer years, depending on LEED certification level.
3 years
5 years, or until the building changes ownership
- Which materials below are mandatory for collection and storage of recyclables? (select 3)
Choose all that apply
Plastic
Glass
Light bulbs
Corrugated cardboard
Printer cartridges
Plastic
Glass
Corrugated Cardboard
- Products with trade secret ingredients must provide the following data to qualify as an eligible product under Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients (select 2)
Choose all that apply
Role of ingredient in final product
Contact information for suppliers
GreenScreen benchmark
Life cycle data of product
Role of ingredient in final product
GreenScreen benchmark
- All of the following should be considered during the Discovery phase except? (select 2)
Choose all that apply
Indoor water demand
Commissioning
Thermal comfort ranges
Local recyclers
Lighting levels
Commissioning
Local recyclers
- An acceptable substitute for preferred parking spaces for the Location and Transportation (LT) credit Green Vehicles is:
Choose one
10% discounted parking rate
There is no discount rate
30% discounted parking rate
25% discounted parking rate
20% discounted parking rate
20% discounted parking rate
- Which of the following is NOT a recommended control measure by SMACNA Indoor Air Quality Guidelines?
Choose one
Housekeeping
Scheduling
HVAC Protection
Sedimentation
Pathway Interruption
Sedimentation
- Which of the following is NOT true for the MR credit option Material Ingredient Optimization?
Choose one
products must constitute at least 25%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed products in the project
qualifying products include those with certain levels of Cradle to Cradle certification
products using the GreenScreen path can contain chemical ingredients with Benchmark 1 hazards, as long as the ingredients are disclosed to 100 ppm (0.01%)
the REACH Optimization path is only allowed for projects outside of the United States
products using the GreenScreen path can contain chemical ingredients with Benchmark 1 hazards, as long as the ingredients are disclosed to 100 ppm (0.01%)
- All of the following are examples of acceptable third-party verified corporate sustainability reports (CSR) for Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting, EXCEPT:
Choose one
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report
ISO 26000
U.N. Global Compact
REACH Optimization
REACH Optimization
- How long must a building be fully occupied before it is eligible for LEED Existing Building certification?
Choose one
18 months
12 months
6 months
24 months
12 months
- What type of water cannot be used to reduce a building’s usage of potable water?
Choose one
Graywater
Groundwater
Captured rainwater
Non-potable water
Groundwater
In the US, buildings account for what percentage of potable water consumption?
14%
In the US, buildings account for what percentage of waste output?
30%
In the US, buildings account for what percentage of raw material use?
40%
In the US, buildings account for what percentage of CO2 emissions?
38%
In the US, buildings account for what percentage of energy use?
24-50%
In the US, buildings account for what percentage of electricity consumption?
72%
3 major concepts integral to green building
System thinking
Life cycle thinking
Integrative process
3 phases of integrative design process
Discovery
Design and construction (implementation)
Occupancy, operations, and feedback
Three types of irrigation
Drip systems
Bubbler distribution system
Weather bases irrigation controllers
Top 6 energy consumers in commercial buildings
- Space heating 36%
- Lighting 21%
- Cooling 8%
- Water heating 8%
- Ventilation 7%
- Refrigeration 6%
7 impact categories
- Climate change - reverse contributions to climate change
- Health - enhance human health and well-being
- Eco system - Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and Eco system
- Water - protect and restore water resources
- Materials - promote sustainable and regenerative material resource cycles
- Economy - Build a greener economy
- Equity - enhance social equity, environmental justice, community health, and quality of life
Cost of LEED
- Project registration based on SQ ft
- Project certification
- CIRs $220 per credit
- Appeals $500 per credit
Water sense label are what percentage more efficient
20%
Ultra low flow WC
Ultra low flow urinals
Dual flush WC:
Liquid
Solid
Ultra low flow WC - 1.28gpf
Ultra low flow urinals - .125gpf
Dual flush WC:
Liquid - .8-1.0gpf
Solid - 1.28- 1.6gpf
