Green Rater
What is considered passing for the Third-Party Performance Test of EQ 6: Distribution of Space Heating and Cooling? Supply air flow rates must be within:
+/- 10 cfm or 15% of calculated Manual J Values
A project has calculated a waste factor of 6%. How many points will they earn for MR credit Framing Order Waste Factor Limit?
0
For Existing infrastructure credit, what proximity must a project be to water and sewer service lines?
0.5 mi
What is the average gallons of water per square foot of roof area from a 1" rainfall event?
0.62 gallons
What EPA radon zone is Radon Resistant Construction required?
1
A project is on a lot that is within 1/4 mi of existing water service lines and 1/2 mi away from existing sewer lines. How many points can be for the existing Infrastructure credit?
1 point
What is the minimum flow rate for toilets to earn credit for High-Efficiency Fixtures and Fittings?
1.3 GPF
in a large subdivision, half of the homes are targeted for Silver and half of the homes are targeted for Gold certification levels. What sampling protocol must be followed?
1/2 homes silver, 1/2 homes gold with 2 sample sets
As defined by FEMA, homes must be above what year floodplain?
100 years
What percentage of exterior lighting must have motion controls or photovoltaic cells for Energy and Atmosphere credit Improved Lighting?
100%
Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for storm water management?
100% vegetated roof
How many CO monitors should be installed in a 2-story home?
2
How many additional hours of training is required for AE 1.2, Enhanced Training?
2
Which IECC Code is referenced as part of prescriptive Energy & Atmosphere requirements?
2004
How many registrations are required for a project with 3 adjacent low-rise multifamily buildings with 12 units each?
3
Which of the following is a required strategy under Durability Management?
3 feet of hard flooring at all entry ways
For Indoor Environmental Quality credit basic Outdoor Air Ventilation, a project must be located in a climate with a fewer than _________ infiltration degree days to be exempt from this prerequisite?
4500
What is the required duration of the Preoccupancy Flush under indoor Environmental Quality?
48 Hours
How many consecutive units must pass before sampling can begin in multi-family buildings?
5
In a mixed-use project, what is the minimum percentage of residential space required?
50%
What is the minimum percentage of ENERGY STAR, hard-wired fixtures for the Advanced Lighting Package credit?
60%
For production homes, how many homes consecutively pass and verification without any failures qualify for sampling within a metropolitan area?
7
What is the minimum HERS index for climate zones 6-8?
80
What is the minimum HERS index for climate zones 1-5?
85
In order for a material to earn credit for EPP, what percentage of the material must make up the building component?
90%
The performance pathway under the Energy and Atmosphere category differs from the prescriptive in that if requires:
A HERS Rating
The efficiency rating of a gas furnance is measured by:
AFUE
What standard is applicable for a 2 story multifamily building?
ASHRAE 62.2
Which of the following is true for a multi-family project with multiple buildings?
Adjacent buildings may earn a different certification level
EA 3
Air Infiltration
EA 2.1
Basic Insulation
To earn credit for Enhanced Local Exhaust, where must auto sensors, timers, or continuously operating fans be installed?
Bathrooms
Which of the following choices contains the list of rulings on strategies that don't fit perfectly in the rating system?
CIR/ID Database
What must a college dorm need in order to participate in LEED for Homes?
Central Kitchen
A project is taking credit for Indoor Contaminant Control. The Green Rater notices that during mid-construction the ducts were not sealed. What can the project do to achieve credit?
Clean and seal duct thereafter
What are the forms of heat transfer?
Conduction, convection, radiation
In LEED for Homes, a "Dwelling unit" must have:
Cooking area
Which of the following earns 1/2 point for Environmentally Preferable Products?
Countertop with 25% post consumer recycled content
A good strategy to reduce construction waste is to:
Create detailed framing documents and cut lists
What is U-Value?
Describes the thermal conductivity of a window
A home is built on a previously developed lot. What is required to earn credit for Sustainable Sites credit "Minimize Disturbed Area of Site?"
Develop a tree or plant preservation plan
Part of the requirements for Basic Combustion Venting Measures in Indoor Environmental Quality states that fireplaces and woodstoves must have:
Doors that seal
Which of the following is an Indoor Contaminate Control measure during construction?
Ducts sealed
Which credit may be pursued under the Energy and Atmosphere category whether pursuing the performance or prescriptive pathway?
EA 7.1 Domestic Hot Water Distribution System
How does MERV ratings on electronic filters differ from non-electronic filters?
Electronic filters cannot be MERV rated
Who is not a member of the Project Team?
Energy Rater
What is the only additional role a Green Rater can play on a project?
Energy rater
What is the purpose of Durability Management?
Ensure long-term sustainability of best practice construction
When verifying ladder blocking, what should the Green Rater be looking for?
Exterior wall to interior wall connections
Which one of the following choices violates the Professional Code of Conduct as listed by USGBC?
Green Rater advising clients on the quality of another Provider
Which energy metric is used to determine energy performance of ENERGY STAR for Homes?
HERS Index
What is HSPF?
Heating Seasonal Performance factor
EA 5
Heating and Cooling Distribution System
Which category has no minimum point requirements?
ID
Which of the following is an efficient framing strategy in LEED for homes?
Increased stud spacing
A project with 75% of its perimeter bordering developed areas would qualify for:
Infill Development
During a review of the landscape plans, the Green rater notices that there are several invasive plant species listed. What should be the next step for the Green Rater?
Inform the project team that the proposed species violates the Sustainable Sites prerequisite
What must be included in the homeowner's manual for Awareness and Education?
Information on installed appliances
A project has maxed out points under the performance pathway for its HERS Index. What else could the project do to earn points in the Energy and Atmosphere category?
Insulate all hot water piping
Which of the following is a major Durability Risk?
Interior Moisture
Which of the following is an option for Pest Control Alternatives under Sustainable Sites?
Keep all exterior wood at least 12" above soil
Who should be responsible for Reduction in Irrigation Demand Calculations in the Water Efficiency Category?
Landscape Architect
EQ 5.3
Local Exhaust
What is required for a 3 story condominium to be eligible for the Mid-rise Pilot?
Located over 3 stories of commercial space
A two-story building with stacked buildings is considered which of the following?
Low-rise Multifamily
What is R-Value?
Measure of thermal resistance
Which of the following are prerequisites for HVAC systems?
No HVAC in garage
The green rater notices a furnace in the garage during the preliminary rating. What should he or she do?
Notify the project team of non-compliance to Indoor Environmental Quality credit-No HVAC in garage
What affects the Home Size Adjustment?
Number of Bedrooms
When is the use of tropical wood acceptable in LEED for Homes?
Only if it is FSC certified tropical wood
IEQ 4.3
Outdoor Air Ventilation
What must permeable paving include to earn points for the Sustainable Sites credit Permeable Paving?
Porous sub-base
Which of the following is an important milestone of a project?
Pre-drywall Inspection
A project is pursuing the Site Selection credit under Location and Linkages. Whose responsibility is it to gather documentation on floodmaps, soil data, and endangered species data?
Project Team
Which of the following is a good strategy for reducing the heat island effect?
Provide trees and shading
Who conducts the Preliminary for the Project Team?
Provider
Who submits Credit Interpretation Requests to the USGBC?
Provider
What is required for the Energy and Atmosphere credit Pipe Insulation?
R-4 Insulation around all hot water distribution piping
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer amongst non-smokers in the U.S.
What is the purpose of sampling?
Reduce time and cost associated with testing and verification
A project is installing solar panels. What input is needed for the Energy & Atmosphere credit Renewable Energy?
Reference Electric Load
EA 11
Residential Refrigerant Management, Refrigerant Charge Test
Who is responsible for signing an accountability form?
Responsible Party
What is the role of the USGBC?
Review and Certify Projects
What is the efficiency rating for a central air conditioner?
SEER
As listed by the NFRC, what is another performance factor for windows in addition to U-factor?
SHGC
What is SEER
Seasonal Energy Efficiency rating
For third-party verification of High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems, what must be verified?
Sub-meter and central shut-off
A project team submits documentation to a Green rater for Location and Linkages credit Basic Community Resources. The Green rater notices that one of the resources is not listed in the Rating System requirements for resources. What can be done to earn the credit?
Submit a CIR for the unlisted resource
A project is implementing new green building technology that is not in the rating system, but the project believes they should be awarded points. What can be done?
Submit formal CIR
What does R-Value measure?
Thermal Resistance
Which document is used to verify air sealing and insulation?
Thermal bypass checklist
Which of the following is an efficient framing measure?
Use structural insulated panels(SIPs)
A channel with dense plantings used to manage stormwater runoff is known as a:
Vegetated Swale
To earn credit for permeable lot under Surface Water Management, a paved driveway can be directed to:
Vegetated Swale
For Site Stewardship credit Erosion Control During Construction, the Green rater must:
Verify that all erosion control measures are installed
A homes seeking certification has installed a CO detector in the mudroom adjacent to the garage. Which of the following measures is also required under EQ 10.2 Minimize Pollutants from Garage?
Weather-strip door to mudroom
To maximize points under WE 1.1 Rainwater harvesting, the storage system should be used for which applications?
irrigation and toilets
Building orientation should be considered early in the design phase because:
orientation affects many aspects of design
What is the Function of the Thermal Expansion Valve?
regulates the flow of refrigerant
