LEED Exam 3

How many Innovation Points can you have on a project? a. 6 b. 2 c. 5 d. Unlimited e. 8 f. 4

A. 6

Who should be present at a project's goal‐setting workshop? a. All principal project team members b. The owner and architect only c. The owner and users only d. The owner, architect, and engineers only

A. All principal project team members

As part of the integrative process, which of the following team members would be the most important for providing information about how the building will be used? a. Building users b. Architects c. Facility managers d. Building owners

A. Building users

Which of the following is one of the tasks that integrative project team members complete together? a. Identifying opportunities for synergy b. Applying for financing c. Energy modeling d. Select a target certification level

A. Identifying opportunities for synergy

What green building codes can be enforced by law? (Choose 2)? a. International Green Construction Code b. ASHRAE 189.1 c. LEED d. ENERGYSTAR

A. International Green Construction Code B. ASHRAE 189.1

Which of the following are required to submit to earn IN Credit: LEED accredited professional ? Choose 2 a. LEED AP's certificate b. Number of LEED APs on the project c. LEED project history of each LEED AP d. LEED AP's membership ID e. LEED AP's company

A. LEED AP's certificate E. LEED AP's company

If a developer is planning on building a multi‐family residential project what are the most important things the project team should consider? (Choose 2)? a. Local zoning b. Nearby LEED BD+C projects c. Proximity to waste haulers d. Available LEED ND projects close by

A. Local zoning D. Available LEED ND projects close by

What are examples of construction hard costs for an office condominium project? (Choose 2)? a. Masonry costs paid to a sub‐contractor b. Fees to develop tenant agreements c. Cost for installing a green roof d. Irrigation fees for water use

A. Masonry cost paid to a sub-contractor C. Cost for installing a green roof.

What are examples of construction hard costs for an office condominium project? (Choose 2)? a. Masonry costs paid to a sub‐contractor b. Fees to develop tenant agreements c. Cost for installing a green roof d. Irrigation fees for water use

A. Masonry costs paid to sub-contractor C. Cost for installing a green roof.

If there is a designated smoking area outside the building it must be at least 25 feet away from the building's _________(select 3): a. Operable windows b. Inoperable windows c. Entries d. Outdoor air intakes e. Sitting area outside for building occupants f. Playgrounds

A. Operable windows C. Entries D. Outdoor air intakes

An office employee can be included in the count of building occupants that has control over her own thermal comfort in which scenario ? (Select 2): a. She has a private office with a thermostat on the wall b. She has a desk in an open‐floor cubicle office and shares a thermostat with 6 other workers c. She has an individual vent under her desk which she can open and close d. She teaches in a classroom in a wing of the school that is controlled by one thermostat setting

A. She has a private office with a thermostat on the wall. C. She has an individual vent under her desk which she can open and close.

A complete LEED submittal must include which items? Choose 4 a. Site plan b. List of all vendors / contractors who are working on the project c. Typical or primary elevations d. Project photos by construction stage e. Project rendering f. At least 3 project highlights in the form of a written description

A. Site plan C. Typical or primary elevations E. Project rendering F. At least 3 project highlights in the form of a written description.

Acoustic Performance requires project teams to address which of the following? (select 3): a. Sound Transmission b. Background Noise c. White Noise d. Mechanical Equipment Noise e. Humidity Levels f. Startling Noises

A. Sound Transmission B. Background Noise D. Mechanical Equipment Noise

The specification writer for a LEED BD+C: Core & Shell project is writing performance criteria for interior paints used in the shared common areas. Which of the following are important considerations when considering indoor environmental quality (select 2)? a. VOC Content b. VOC Emissions c. Daylight Factor d. Color e. Ease of cleaning

A. VOC Content B. VOC Emissions

How many of the 110 possible LEED points can be earned for addressing regionally specific environmental issues? a. 1 b. 4 c. 10 d. 2

B. 4

A LEED credit that supports local economies and strengthens the green building industry and supply chains supports what impact category? A. Enhance Social Equity, Environmental Justice, Community Health and Quality of Life B. Build a Greener Economy C. Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resources Cycles D. Global Biodiversity, Habitat Protection and Land Preservation

B. Build a Greener Economy

Which of the following are pre‐consumer recycled items? Choose 2 a. Steel beams created from metal reclaimed from the manufacturing line b. Cabinets made from newspaper print overruns c. Carpets made from nylon that include scraps from production d. Grass clippings e. Cotton insulation manufactured from denim jean scraps f. Demolition debris used on another project

B. Cabinets made from newspaper print overruns. E. Cotton insulation manufactured from denim jean scraps.

Which one of the following professional's performance most impacts achieving EQ Credit Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan? a. Owner ‐ Developer b. General Contractor c. Architects d. Engineers

B. General Contractor

Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category? a. Sustainable Sites b. Innovation c. Awareness and education d. Core and Shell

B. Innovation

What organization develops building safety and fire prevention codes for the construction of residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools? a. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) b. International Code Council c. Department of Energy (DoE) d. ASHRAE

B. International Code Council

Which of the following products may qualify as a bio‐based rapidly renewable material for LEED v4? Choose 3 a. Wool carpet b. Linoleum flooring c. Cotton insulation d. Pine hardwood floors e. Bamboo wall coverings

B. Linoleum flooring C. Cotton insulation E. Bamboo wall coverings

Your team submits all design credits at the end of the design phase. What does the GBCI do with these credits? a. Marks the credits Achieved or Anticipate Denied b. Marks the credits Achievement Anticipated or Denied c. Nothing until the construction is substantially complete d. Nothing until the construction phase is complete

B. Marks the credits Achievement Anticipated or Denied

Which of the following projects would be most applicable to LEED BD&C instead of LEED O&M? Choose 2 a. Building renovation that includes just the mechanical systems b. New construction of a retail store c. Single floor renovation of a two story office building that includes a minimal HVAC change‐out d. Building renovation that includes a change‐out of the mechanical systems

B. New construction of a retail store D. Building renovation that includes a change-out of the mechanical systems.

A project owner wants to create a healthy work environment for employees. To help ensure indoor air quality, which of the following should be monitored? Choose 2 A. Daylighting levels B. Outdoor airflow C. Carbon‐dioxide levels D. Submetering of the HVAC system E. Wind speed and direction

B. Outdoor airflow C. Carbon-dioxide levels

Which of the following do not contribute to achieving MR Credit Construction Waste Management? a. Wallboard b. Stumps c. Insulation d. Concrete e. Plastic

B. Stumps

Which of the following LEED rating systems would the project team of a planned new three‐story apartment building choose? a. LEED Multifamily Midrise b. The LEED Homes rating system that corresponds to the ENERGY STAR program in which they are participating. c. LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovations d. LEED ND: Plan

B. The LEED Homes rating system that corresponds to the ENERGY STAR program in which they are participating.

The doors for a new construction project will come from salvaged farm house doors. How should the costs of the doors be determined for documentation as part of MR BPD, Sourcing of Raw materials? a. $0 b. The greater of actual cost or replacement cost c. Actual cost paid d. Replacement value

B. The greater of actual cost or replacement cost

Which of the following identifies the biggest difference in the integrative process compared to a conventional building process? a. The integrative process has a completion date. b. The integrative process is iterative. c. The integrative process includes a schematic design phase. d. The integrative process involves all project team members.

B. The integrative process is iterative.

What is true if a building code official finds an issue between a proposed energy efficiency strategy and the city's building electrical code? a. The project administrator should re‐run the energy model b. The project team must alter the design c. The electrical contractor can proceed with the design d. A LEED reviewer must approve the existing strategy

B. The project team must alter the design.

As part of a redevelopment effort, the city is renovating a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse into office space and will implement a recycling program for the space. To be compliant with MR Prerequisite 1, Storage & Collection of Recyclables, what is the minimum calculated size needed for the recycling area? a. No minimum size is required to demonstrate compliance with this prerequisite b. 125 sf. c. 175 sf. d. 225 sf.

C. 175 sf.

Which of the following scenarios would comply with the Lighting Control option of EQ Credit Interior Lighting? (Select 2): a. A classroom with daylighting sensors b. An open‐floor cubicle office where each desk has an on/off task‐light c. A classroom with a dimmer switch on the wall by the door d. A conference room with bi‐level switching e. A bathroom with an occupancy sensor

C. A classroom with a dimmer switch on the wall by the door. D. Conference room with bi-level switching

The minimum ventilation rate for mechanically ventilated spaces is determined by: a. ASHRAE 62.1‐2010, Section 6, Indoor Air Quality Procedure b. ASHRAE 90.1‐2010 c. ASHRAE 62.1‐2010, Section 6, Ventilation Rate Procedure d. ASHRAE 52.1‐2010, Section 4, Rate Procedure

C. ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Section 6, Ventilation Rate Procedure

What are examples of spaces that are typically unoccupied? (Choose 3) a) Gymnasium b) Private office c) Data center floor area d) Inactive storage area in a warehouse e) Airplane hanger f) Mechanical room

C. Data center floor area D. Inactive storage area in a warehouse. F. Mechanical room

What LEED rating system helps create better, more sustainable, well‐connected neighborhoods? a. LEED BD+C: Schools b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings c. LEED ND d. LEED Homes

C. LEED ND

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? a. LEED BD+C: New Construction b. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors c. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings d. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell e. LEED BD+C: Schools

C. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

An old 4 story warehouse is undergoing a major renovation and expansion. What would be the design strategy for earning EQ Credit Daylight? a. Confirm 90% of unoccupied spaces have Direct Line of Sight b. Reduce the lighting power density by 30% c. Locate open plan areas along the exterior walls d. Place private offices on the non‐daylight side of the building e. Place private offices only on the 1st floor

C. Locate open plan areas along the exterior walls

Which of the following conditions are required to achieve EQ Credit Indoor Air Quality Assessment? Choose 3 a. Maintain a relative humidity no higher than 50% b. Maintain an internal temperature of at least 70 degrees F c. Maintain an internal temperature of at least 60 degrees F d. Flush‐out 14,000 cu. ft. of air per sq. ft. of floor area e. Flush‐out 12,000 cu. ft. of air per sq. ft. of floor area. f. Maintain a relative humidity no higher than 60%

C. Maintain an internal temperature of at least 60 degrees F D. Flush-out 14,000 cu. ft. of air per sq. ft. of floor area. F. Maintain a relative humidity no higher than 60%

What is the primary benefit of an integrative process? a. Reducing costs over traditional construction practices b. Achieving the highest LEED rating possible c. Maximizing opportunities for integrative, cost‐effective adoption of green design and construction strategies d. Obtaining local, state, and federal incentives for green design and construction strategies

C. Maximizing opportunities for integrative, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies

The intention to protect installed and on‐site absorptive material, such as gypsum board, is to prevent: a. Sunlight damage b. Fluctuations in temperatures in the building c. Moisture damage d. Other contractors using the material

C. Moisture damage

Why would a project team use low‐emitting materials? a. These materials allow more daylight into the core of a building b. These materials provide soft surfaces to improve acoustics c. These materials protect the health of construction personnel and building occupants d. These materials reduce the glare from interior finishes

C. These materials protect the health of construction personnel and building occupants

When performing a flush‐out to meet EQ Credit Indoor Air Quality Assessment , what quantity of outside air must be introduced to the project space per sq. ft. of floor area? a. 18,000 cu. ft. b. 20,000 cu. ft. c. 10,000 cu. ft. d. 14,000 cu. ft.

D. 14,000 cu. ft.

When using natural ventilation to achieve EQ Credit 2, Increased Ventilation, what percent of the occupied areas must be effectively ventilated? a. 85% b. 75% c. 80% d. 90% e. 95%

D. 90%

Which of the following areas would count against the project when assessing compliance with Views for LEED: a. A person has to look through interior glazing to see out a window b. A person sits more than 30 feet from a window but has a direct line of sight c. The sill of a clerestory window that runs along three sides of an office is located 10ft above the floor d. A janitor's office does not have access to views

D. A janitor's office does not have access to views.

What standard is applicable to EQ Prerequisite, Minimum IAQ Performance? a. ASHRAE 52.2‐1999 b. ASHRAE 90.1‐1999 c. ASHRAE 62‐1999 d. ASHRAE 62.1‐2010 e. ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 f. ASHRAE 55‐2007

D. ASHRAE 62.1-2010

What is at the core of the integrative process? a. Linear planning b. Cost‐based decision making c. Working toward individual goals d. Collaborative team members

D. Collaborative team members

Which of the following types of materials can potentially count as a bio‐based material for LEED? Choose 2 a. Pine flooring b. Light bulbs c. Recycled hardwood flooring d. Cotton batt insulation e. Granite countertops f. Sunflower seed board panels

D. Cotton batt insulation F. Sunflower seed board panels

When submitting for an Innovation in Design Credit, the design team must: a. Submit a CIR prior to the Construction Phase submittal b. Submit an appeal to GBCI c. Video tape the implementation of the strategy d. Document quantifiable environment and/or health benefits.

D. Document quantifiable environment and/or health benefits

What impact category most directly helps with the people aspect of the triple bottom line? A. Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services B. Protect and restore water resources C. Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles D. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life

D. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life

What impact category most directly helps with the people aspect of the triple bottom line? A. Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services B. Protect and restore water resources C. Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles D. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life

D. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life.

Which of the following products can be used to help achieve MR Credit C Building Product Disclosure and Optimization ‐ Sourcing of Raw Materials (2)? a. Green‐e certified wood b. GreenSpec certified wood c. Oikos certified wood d. FSC certified wood

D. FSC Certified Wood

A building owner's project includes a major HVAC renovation, significant envelope modifications, and core plumbing renovation. An interior fit‐out is not part of the project. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate for this project? a. LEED BD+C: New Construction b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings c. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors d. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

D. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

What product for an entryway system allows for good indoor air quality and is a good material choice? a. Wood flooring made in another country b. Carpeted tile shipped from overseas c. Stone tiles extracted and manufactured locally d. Low VOC rubber mat

D. Low VOC rubber mat

During construction, if permanently installed air handlers are used, what is the minimum MERV rating for the filtration media needed to achieve EQ Credit EQ Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan ? a. MERV 5 b. MERV 7 c. MERV 10 d. MERV 8 e. MERV 6

D. MERV 8

What is an example of an ongoing operating cost? a. Attorney fees for building contracts b. Design of a sedimentation control plan c. Carpet installation d. Salaries for janitorial services in a building

D. Salaries for janitorial services in a building

Thermal Comfort Control, as defined for EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort is control over how many of the following: air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed, and humidity. (Choose 1.) a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

a. 1

Which project layout would be the best for reducing demand for new materials? a. A dense, mixed-use neighborhood b. Single-home residences in a suburban area c. An outdoor shopping mall built on a greenfield d. A multi-building office project with single-story buildings

a. A dense, mixed-use neighborhood

Which of the following does not aid in the identification of sensitive habitats? a. ACEEE b. FEMA c. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service d. The NatureServe Heritage Program e. The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

a. ACEEE

Thermal comfort guidelines for temperature, humidity monitoring and controls are established by: a. ASHRAE 55-2010 b. LEED Energy Modeling Protocol c. IESNA Recommended Practice Manual d. Local Authorities

a. ASHRAE 55-2010

What statement is true regarding the evaluation process if a project team is considering a new technology to bring more sunlight into a building? a. Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation b. The technology does not need to be evaluated in relation to other systems c. If it is a proven technology, alternatives do not need to be considered d. Further evaluation is not necessary if new information becomes available

a. Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation

Which of the following statements are true of LEED? (Select 3)? 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 prerequisites 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 Certification level.

Which of the following best describes systems thinking? a. An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts influence many other parts. b. A formal review process of the design of a project based on its intended function in order to identify potential alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance. c. A Sustainable plan for built environments that improve existing conditions. d. An approach to design and operations that brings team members together to work collaboratively on all of the project's systems, finding synergistic solutions that support greater levels of sustainability.

a. An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts influence many other parts.

Which of the following exemplify strategies of reducing harm to the environment over a building's entire life? (Choose 3) a. Conducting a life-cycle assessment to help reduce a building's environmental footprint b. Using salvaged flooring in a new building c. Restoring a historic building d. Tearing down a building and putting up a more energy-efficient one in its place e. Developing a new building on prime farmland

a. Conducting a life-cycle assessment to help reduce a building's environmental footprint b. Using salvaged flooring in a new building c. Restoring a historic building

In order for an occupant survey to improve the triple bottom line of a project, what should occur after the survey results have been assessed? a. Corrective action should be taken to address any problems b. The survey results should be uploaded to LEED online c. The survey results should be shared with USGBC d. The building systems manual should be updated to include the survey results

a. Corrective action should be taken to address any problems

What does the LEED Volume Program help with? a. Cost-effective LEED certification on a volume scale b. Comparing baseline energy use among buildings c. Policy support for LEED documentation d. Comparing design case energy use among buildings

a. Cost-effective LEED certification on a volume scale

What can a project team do to reduce the need for pesticides? a. Develop a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies b. Use only native plants in the landscaping c. Do not permit smoking around building entrances d. Install hardscapes around the entire building perimeter

a. Develop a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies

A telemarketing firm with 300 employees plans to use a raised floor to reduce the costs of cable management and churn in a proposed open-plan office with shallow floor plate. The design includes underfloor air distribution for cooling and ventilation. The engineer noted that this system would allow the use of a floor-mounted operable diffuser for each workstation. A closer look revealed that the moderate supply air temperature required at these diffusers would reduce the amount of energy associated with cooling a consistently greater quantity of outside air. The architect pointed out that the underfloor air distribution would also eliminate large overhead ducts, which could, in this particular case, increase the interior floor-to-ceiling height. Given the information provided above, which LEED credits might these strategies contribute to? (Choose three.) a. EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies - Increased Ventilation b. EQ Credit: Construction IAQ Management Plan c. EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort - Thermal Control d. EA Credit: Enhanced Commissioning e. EQ Credit: Daylight

a. EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies - Increased Ventilation c. EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort - Thermal Control e. EQ Credit: Daylight

Which of the following strategies have earned points under IN Credit: Innovation in the past? (Choose 2) a. Educational Outreach Program b. High Volume Fly Ash c. Organic Cafeteria Plan d. Green Parking

a. Educational Outreach Program b. High Volume Fly Ash

Which of the following are green building rating systems that exist in addition to LEED? (Choose 3) a. Green Star b. ASHRAE c. WaterSense d. Green Globes e. BREEAM

a. Green Star d. Green Globes e. BREEAM

An environmental product declaration (EPD) for LEED must conform to which of the following standards? a. ISO b. ASHRAE c. Green-e d. Local code or jurisdiction

a. ISO

What green building codes can be enforced by law? (Choose 2)? a. International Green Construction Code b. ASHRAE 189.1 c. LEED d. ENERGYSTAR

a. International Green Construction Code b. ASHRAE 189.1

To improve occupant satisfaction a project team conducts a survey of the occupants. Which of the following are important IEQ topics to ask about in the survey? (Choose 3) a. Is the lighting adequate? b. Are any areas too hot or too cold? c. How are the acoustics? d. How frequently does an individual take public transportation to work? e. Are the bicycle racks conveniently located?

a. Is the lighting adequate? b. Are any areas too hot or too cold? c. How are the acoustics?

Regional priority credits are specific to: a. LEED project type (schools, healthcare, data centers, etc.) b. LEED rating system family (BD+C, ID+C, etc.) c. LEED credit category d. The state the project is located in

a. LEED project type (schools, healthcare, data centers, etc.)

What statements about the LEED process are true? (Select 2) 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

What statements about the LEED process are true? (Select 2) 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.

Having a LEED AP on a project who works exclusively on the HVAC system will earn a point in what category? a. No credit would be earned for this strategy b. Innovation c. Energy and atmosphere d. Regional priority

a. No credit would be earned for this strategy

A design team for a LEED BD+C: New Construction project has a mechanical engineer and an architect that are LEED Accredited Professionals with a BD+C specialty, and the structural engineer is a LEED AP with an O+M specialty, which would help contribute to: a. One IN point b. Two IN points c. Three IN points d. One Regional Priority

a. One IN point

Which strategy supports improved indoor air quality during operations and maintenance? a. Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians b. Flushing out the building before occupancy c. Using building materials with low life-cycle impacts d. Locating air intakes away from garage areas

a. Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians

Which of the following impact categories is given the greatest weight in LEED? a. Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change b. Build a Greener Economy c. Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services d. Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resources Cycles e. Protect and Restore Water Resources f. Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-Being

a. Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change

What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project? (Choose 2) a. Review laws and standards b. Develop a project schedule c. Review material's test data d. Develop, test, and select green systems

a. Review laws and standards b. Develop a project schedule

A complete LEED submittal must include which items? Choose 4 a. Site plan b. List of all vendors / contractors who are working on the project c. Typical or primary elevations d. Project photos by construction stage e. Project rendering f. At least 3 project highlights in the form of a written description

a. Site plan c. Typical or primary elevations e. Project rendering f. At least 3 project highlights in the form of a written description

If you are using certified wood millwork, where is the best place to inform the contractor? a. Specifications Section Div. 6 - Architectural Finished Woodwork. b. Millwork shop drawing c. General conditions Div. 1 d. The construction drawing

a. Specifications Section Div. 6 - Architectural Finished Woodwork.

Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are most likely used for what part of the LEED process? a. Technical guidance for LEED credits b. Addenda and updates to the LEED Rating Systems c. Communicating with the project administrator and/or project team d. Appeal of denied credits

a. Technical guidance for LEED credits

An architectural firm is meeting with a building owner that has never done a LEED project before. What are some of the obstacles the firm may encounter with the owner?(Choose 2) a. The use of new technologies b. Convincing the owner to limit their involvement in the process c. The extended construction schedule d. The substantial cost increases the project will incur e. The additional time for the integrative process

a. The use of new technologies e. The additional time for the integrative process

SMACNA guidelines should be followed for what reason? a. To minimize indoor air quality issues caused by construction b. To select carpets with low VOCs c. To develop a green cleaning program d. To establish an integrated pest management plan

a. To minimize indoor air quality issues caused by construction

What is FSC Certified wood? a. Wood that has been procured from well managed forests b. Composite wood that does not contain any urea formaldehyde c. Composite wood that contains post-consumer recycled wood, usually from construction and demolition debris d. Wood that has been sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site

a. Wood that has been procured from well managed forests

A building owner wants to have improved IAQ after construction to improve occupant health. Which of the following products would a project team need to verify have low-VOCs? (Choose 3) a. Acoustic insulation b. Computer workstations c. No smoking signs located outside the building d. Ceiling paint e. Granite countertops

a. acoustic insulation b. computer workstations d. ceiling paint

What material produces the smallest amount of VOCs? a. Brick b. Sealants c. Carpet d. Paint Interiors

a. brick

Where should smoking be prohibited for a project? (Choose 3) a. Building entrances b. Air intakes c. Garages d. Walking trails e. Operable windows

a. building entrances b. air intakes e. operable windows

Which of the following preventive maintenance tasks would a facility manager routinely perform to maintain indoor air quality? (Choose 2) a. Calibrating sensors b. Conducting a flush-out c. Dusting all blinds with electrostatic cloths d. Replacing air filters

a. calibrating sensors d. replacing air filters

For IN Credit Innovation what two areas are mentioned in this credits intent statement? (Choose two) a. can be awarded for exceptional performance above the requirement of an individual LEED credit b. can be awarded for a strategy that LEED is planning for the next version c. can be awarded for a regional specific item not included in the national LEED d. can be awarded to an innovative Green Building strategy not specifically addressed by LEED can be awarded for the public display of a list containing all the LEED credits achieved on the project

a. can be awarded for exceptional performance above the requirement of an individual LEED credit d. can be awarded to an innovative Green Building strategy not specifically addressed by LEED

The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material? a. Carpets b. Cleaning products c. Wood d. Floors

a. carpets

In recycled content for concrete, fly ash replaces which material? a. Cement b. Water c. Sand d. Aggregate

a. cement

Which of the following elements should be considered to facilitate communication in school classrooms? (Choose 3) a. Duct insulation b. Soft surfaces c. Air filters with high MERV filters d. Building geometry e. Increased ventilation

a. duct insulation b. soft surfaces d. building geometry

The purchasing policies for the ongoing operations of a building should address which of the following? (Choose 2) a. Durable goods b. Pest control service c. Utility rates d. Designing for flexibility e. Ongoing consumables f. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

a. durable goods e. ongoing consumables

What are the best design strategies for improving indoor air quality during operations and maintenance of a building? (Choose 2) a. Increase the ventilation in the building b. Use soft surfaces on the interiors c. Orient the building for optimal sun exposure d. Use air filters with high Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) ratings e. Use natural refrigerants

a. increase the ventilation in the building d. use air filters with high Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) ratings

What facilities count as non-occupied spaces, as defined by LEED? (Choose 2.) a. Janitorial rooms b. Hallways c. Stairwells d. Restrooms e. Storage rooms

a. janitorial rooms e. storage rooms

What major concepts are integral to green building and sustainability? (Choose 3) a. Life cycle approach b. Open systems c. Systems thinking d. Linear planning and design processes e. Integrative process

a. life cycle approach c. systems thinking e. integrative process

What type of products would carry a Green Seal label? a. Paints b. Carpet c. Wood d. Brick

a. paints

Which two of the following design-team products and project phases are most likely to play a significant role in achieving the Construction IAQ Management Plan credit? (Choose two.) a. Project specifications b. civil engineer c. Landscape architect d. General contractor

a. project specifications d. general contractor

Which of the following materials, if reused, would be considered pre-consumer recycled content? (Choose 3) a. Sunflower seed hulls b. Milk jugs c. Sawdust d. Walnut shells e. Construction and demolition debris

a. sunflower seed hulls c. sawdust d. walnut shells

A tenant of an office space wants an open office layout. What is one trade-off of this decision? a. The acoustics may be poor b. Daylighting will be harder to achieve c. The space will not be able to include task lighting d. The room will have decreased air quality

a. the acoustics may be poor

A project design with a focus on creating a healthy building includes materials with low VOC emissions, grates used in the entryway, higher-rated MERV filters, and air intakes located in an open-air parking garage. Which of these design strategies negatively impacts good indoor-air quality? a. The location of the air intakes b. The materials with low VOC emissions c. The higher-rating MERV filters d. The grates used for the entryway

a. the location of the air intakes

When determining the ventilation levels of a space needed for good indoor air quality, which of the following should the project team consider? (Choose 2) a. The number of occupants in the space b. The time of day the space will be used c. The space's proximity to the exterior building envelope d. The activities performed in the space

a. the number of occupants in the space d. the activities performed in the space

A project has construction debris that is nonrecyclable waste. Which of the following actions can the project team take with the waste that will help the project with construction waste management? a. Waste-to-energy b. Bury it on site c. Send it to a landfill d. Exclude it from the credit calculations

a. waste-to-energy

Which of the following are considered pre‐consumer recycled content? Choose 2 a. Wooden pallets used by a shipping company b. 1,000 magazines that were overprinted to a subscriber size of 20,000 c. Pine bark mulch and nuggets for landscaping from a lumber mill d. Extra drywall from a residential project

b. 1,000 magazines that were overprinted to a subscriber size of 20,000 c. Pine bark mulch and nuggets for landscaping from a lumber mill

What statement is true regarding a facility manager? a. A facility manager that is a LEED AP could not earn a project an Innovation point b. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and maintenance of a building c. The facility manager has sole responsibility for designing a building recycling plan d. A facility manager would not be part of an integrative project team

b. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and maintenance of a building

What is greenwashing? a. Building green buildings in an industrial area b. Advertising a product or policy to be more environmentally friendly than it really is c. Changing local zoning codes to be greener d. The implementation of a green cleaning custodial policy

b. Advertising a product or policy to be more environmentally friendly than it really is

How can a project team learn about the environmental impacts of a manufacturer's extraction operations and the product's supply chain? a. By checking if the company is a USGBC member b. By reviewing the manufacturer's corporate sustainability report (CSR) c. By conducting a life-cycle assessment of the product d. By analyzing the product's health product declaration (HPD)

b. By reviewing the manufacturer's corporate sustainability report (CSR)

Proper ventilation systems remove which of the following contaminants? (Choose 3) a. CFCs b. CO2 concentrations c. Radon d. Material off-gassing e. Phosphorous

b. CO2 concentrations c. Radon d. Material off-gassing

An environmentally conscience tenant wants to select flooring that is environmentally preferable in an effort to plan ahead for when the tenant will eventually move to a larger office space. Which of the following flooring products meet the criteria? (Choose 2) a. Carpet that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and burns b. Ceramic tile that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and recycles c. Linoleum tile that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and sends to the landfill d. Wood flooring that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and refinishes

b. Ceramic tile that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and recycles d. Wood flooring that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and refinishes

Which four of the following materials can be considered as pre-consumer recycled content (formerly referred to within LEED as "post-industrial" content)? (Choose four.) a. Metal wall studs that contain a known percentage of scrap and trimmings collected and fed back into the same manufacturing process b. Cotton insulation made from denim fabric scraps recovered from the manufacture of blue jeans c. Composite board manufactured with a known percentage of waste wood chips and sawdust collected from an independently operated saw mill d. Concrete made with fly ash content removed from incinerators and coal burning power plants e. Crushed brick recovered from a building demolished to make way for the current project and used as drainage base for the pervious courtyard of the new building f. Carpet padding made from waste fiber recovered from textile manufacturing plants

b. Cotton insulation made from denim fabric scraps recovered from the manufacture of blue jeans c. Composite board manufactured with a known percentage of waste wood chips and sawdust collected from an independently operated saw mill d. Concrete made with fly ash content removed from incinerators and coal burning power plants f. Carpet padding made from waste fiber recovered from textile manufacturing plants

How are the number of points a credit can earn in LEED determined? a. The points are set by how difficult the credit is to achieve b. Each credit is independently evaluated by USGBC within the seven impact categories c. The points are assigned by the GHG emissions related to the credit d. Member companies vote on which credits should receive the most points

b. Each credit is independently evaluated by USGBC within the seven impact categories

Which of the following assess environmental performance of products and services and provide guidance on improving their environmental performance? a. LEED b. ISO 14000 c. IESNA d. ASHRAE

b. ISO 14000

An owner has selected an office building site in a natural area. They want to provide views to the outside to most people while also using daylighting to reduce energy demand. Which strategy would achieve these goals? a. Installing an under floor air distribution system b. Installing cubicles with low partitions and placing conference rooms and offices in the core of the building c. Having adjustable window shades and operable windows d. Locating conference rooms and offices near the glazing

b. Installing cubicles with low partitions and placing conference rooms and offices in the core of the building

What rating system has a credit category named Smart Location and Linkage? a. LEED O+M b. LEED ND c. LEED ID+C d. LEED BD+C

b. LEED ND

What LEED rating system addresses exterior site maintenance programs? a. LEED BD+C: New Construction b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings c. LEED BD+C: Schools d. LEED BD+C Core and shell

b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

If a building has already earned LEED BD+C: New Construction certification what additional certifications could the building earn in the future? (Choose 2) a. LEED for Neighborhood Development b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings c. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell d. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings d. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

What should be used during all project phases to verify the green building goals are being met? a. Materials checklist b. LEED project checklist c. Commissioning plan d. Sustainable purchasing policy

b. LEED project checklist

What is an example of a construction hard cost? a. Reporting on a building's energy consumption over time b. On-site renewable energy system c. Payments received from recycled materials d. Permit fees

b. On-site renewable energy system

What does a contractor need to document was performed to achieve EQ Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan . Choose 2 a. MERV 13 filtration media was used for temporary air handlers b. On‐site absorptive materials were protected from moisture damage c. MERV 8 filtration media was used for permanently installed air handlers d. A building flushout using a total air volume of 14,000 cu. ft. per sq. ft. of floor was used

b. On‐site absorptive materials were protected from moisture damage c. MERV 8 filtration media was used for permanently installed air handlers

For which of the following are the ICC International Codes used? a. Establishing energy-efficiency guidelines for public buildings b. Providing minimum safeguards for people at home, at school, and in the workplace c. Guiding code officials about hazardous chemicals contained in building materials d. Defining minimum indoor air quality standards

b. Providing minimum safeguards for people at home, at school, and in the workplace

What statements are true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)? a. RPCs are prerequisites b. RPCs are referenced by zip code c. RPCs reward the use of local materials d. RPCs reward the use of salvaged materials

b. RPCs are referenced by zip code

By identifying synergies between systems during the integrative process, teams will save time and money in both the short and the long term while optimizing resource usage. Which of the following are also true of the integrative process? (Choose 2) a. The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project. b. The integrative process reduces the need for change orders during construction. c. The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during the Construction Documents phase. d. The integrative process is based on an ISO standard.

b. The integrative process reduces the need for change orders during construction. c. The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during

If a state has a green building code and a project team wants to pursue LEED certification: a. The project team can follow either the state building code requirements or the LEED requirements b. The state building code requirements have precedent over the LEED requirements c. The state building code requirements can be used instead of the LEED requirements d. LEED requirements can be used instead of the state building code requirements

b. The state building code requirements have precedent over the LEED requirements

What does ASHRAE 55 specify? a. Community surveys b. Thermal comfort c. Energy performance d. Indoor air quality

b. Thermal comfort

The design charrette is at least one full-day workshop to integrate green strategies ________________: a. and to review product vendors b. across all aspects of the building design c. and to review contractor bids d. in the mechanical and plumbing systems of the building

b. across all aspects of the building design

According to EQ credit: Enhanced IAQ Strategies-Interior Cross Contamination Prevention, which of the following activities should be isolated in separately exhausted spaces in order to maintain occupant health? (Choose 2.) a. Showering b. Copying and faxing c. Chemical mixing and storage d. Smoking e. Cooking (kitchen activities)

b. copying and faxing c. chemical mixing and storage

A floor covering that can be recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life would be what type of product? a. Cradle to grave b. Cradle to cradle c. Renewable d. Passive

b. cradle to cradle

A material that has met which of the following standards would contribute to material ingredient optimization? (Choose 2) a. Health Product Declaration b. Cradle-to-Cradle Certified c. GreenScreen d. Global Reporting Initiative

b. cradle-to-cradle certified c. GreenScreen

Increasing outdoor air ventilation rates by at least 30% above the minimum rates required by ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 will ______: a. Improve thermal comfort b. Improve indoor air quality c. Assist with compliance with Minimum Energy Performance Prerequisite d. Assist with compliance with Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems Prerequisite.

b. improve indoor air quality

Before using graywater to irrigate a project's landscape the landscape architect should review: a. ENERGY STAR WaterSense b. Local codes c. EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool d. EPA Rainwater Management Model

b. local codes

Which of the following are the environmental benefits of reusing a building? (Choose 2) a. Increases water efficiency b. Makes landfills last longer c. Reduces demands on virgin resources d. Preserves a site's historical, cultural, and aesthetic values e. Reduces CFCs

b. makes landfills last longer c. reduces demands on virgin resources

Which of the following are types of individual occupant spaces? (Choose 3) a. Hotel front desk b. Study carrel c. Open-office workstation d. Hospital exam room e. Hotel guest room f. Auto service bay

b. study carrel c. open-office workstation e. Hotel gues room

A project team is beginning the integrative process late into the design-phase of a new office building. At this point, which of the following could still be changed and would be a low-cost solution for improving daylighting? (Choose 2) a. The window configuration b. The colors of the surfaces c. The orientation of the building d. The number of glazing panes e. The types of furnishings

b. the colors of the surfaces e. the types of furnishings

A building owner has concerns about the costs of increasing the ventilation from the minimum required for indoor air quality. Which of the following could help offset the operating costs? a. Implementing a green-cleaning program b. Using demand control ventilation c. Installing higher rated MERV filters d. Specifying low-emitting materials

b. using demand control ventilation

Which two are not accounted for in EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort? (Choose two.) a. Humidity b. Ventilation effectiveness c. Air speed d. Daylight e. Radiant temperature

b. ventiliation effectiveness d. daylight

The Indoor Environmental Quality section of the LEED Rating System addresses issues ranging from ventilation effectiveness and pollutant source control to thermal comfort and daylighting. On average, approximately how much of their time do Americans spend indoors? a. 50% b. 30% c. 90% d. 70%

c. 90%

What are local ordinances? a. Building codes based on national model codes b. Local government regulations imposed to promote orderly development of private lands and prevent land-use conflicts c. A law usually found in a municipal code d. Recommendations for good building practices

c. A law usually found in a municipal code

The Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit requires which three of the following? (Choose three.) a. Air handlers may not, under any circumstances, be operated during construction. b. Air handlers operated during construction shall have MERV 13 filters on all supply diffusers. c. Air handlers operated during construction shall have MERV 8 filters on all return air grilles. d. Meet or exceed recommended Control Measures for SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction. e. Any materials stored on-site, and thus exposed to moisture during construction, must be dried according to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard 409. f. Whether stored on-site or installed, all absorptive building materials must be kept dry.

c. Air handlers operated during construction shall have MERV 8 filters on all return air grilles. d. Meet or exceed recommended Control Measures for SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction. f. Whether stored on-site or installed, all absorptive building materials must be kept dry.

What are the requirement options for the pre‐occupancy phase to achieve EQ Credit Indoor Air Quality Assessment? Choose 2 a. Meet or exceed SMACNA IAQ Guidelines b. Protect installed absorptive materials from moisture damage c. Air quality testing d. Flush‐out using 14,000 cu. ft. of outdoor air per sq. ft. of floor area

c. Air quality testing d. Flush‐out using 14,000 cu. ft. of outdoor air per sq. ft. of floor area

Which of the following are LEED impact categories? a. Social Capital, Natural Capital, and Economic Capital b. Natural Context, Infrastructural Context, and Social Context c. Build a Greener Economy and Protect and Restore Water Resources d. Reuse Dependence on Fossil Fuels and Create a Strong Sense of Place

c. Build a Greener Economy and Protect and Restore Water Resources

Success in LEED and green building design is best accomplished through an integrative design process that prioritizes which of the following: a. Limiting the disciplines of the project team to those members who are available most frequently b. Each practitioner designing subassemblies and system components for the most benefit and the least cost c. Cost-effectiveness over both the short and long term d. Rapid design schedules

c. Cost-effectiveness over both the short and long term

Why is it important to categorize spaces in LEED? a. It helps with floor area calculations b. The types of spaces are used to determine building density c. Depending on the space categorization, the credit requirements may not apply d. Smaller spaces have lower baseline requirements

c. Depending on the space categorization, the credit requirements may not apply

What components are included in the impact category for Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change? a. GHG Emissions Reduction from a Cleaner Energy Supply and Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts b. GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use and Move to Cyclical, Non-Depleting Material Cycles c. GHG Emissions Reduction from Building Operations Energy Use and GHG Emissions Reduction from a Cleaner Energy Supply d. GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use and Water Quality Protection

c. GHG Emissions Reduction from Building Operations Energy Use and GHG Emissions Reduction from a Cleaner Energy Supply

A declarant is the person on the project team who : a. Assigns credits to each of the team members b. Creates the project narrative c. Is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit forms and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the form d. Submits any Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) to GBC

c. Is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit forms and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the form

A building owner and general contractor are creating a construction plan to improve the air quality during the construction process. What should the plan address? a. Conduct custodial training, use fans to blow out construction dust, orient the building properly b. Increase ventilation, calibrate sensors and monitors, conduct an occupant survey c. Keep dust and dirt out of the building, protect materials from moisture damage, flush-out the building before occupancy d. Use low VOC materials, monitor carbon dioxide, monitor outdoor airflow

c. Keep dust and dirt out of the building, protect materials from moisture damage, flush-out the building before occupancy

A multi-family building that is 3 stories tall would be certified under what rating system? a. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors b. LEED BD+C: New Construction c. LEED Homes and Multifamily Lowrise d. LEED Multifamily Midrise

c. LEED Homes and Multifamily Lowrise

Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system family? a. LEED BD+C b. LEED ND c. LEED O+M d. LEED ID+C

c. LEED O+M

What LEED developments address specific space types and international requirements? a. Next version LEED b. LEED Pilot Credit Library c. LEED Rating System adaptations d. LEED credit weightings

c. LEED Rating System adaptations

In reference to windows and glazing, visible transmittance refers to: a. Ratio of visible light transmitted to total solar energy striking a surface b. Foot-candle illuminance of light transmitted. c. Ratio of visible light transmitted to visible light striking a surface d. Ratio of light reflected to light striking a surface

c. Ratio of visible light transmitted to visible light striking a surface

To obtain a LEED Certification, the project team needs to successfully: (Choose 3.) a. Record all vendors used on the project b. Hire a USGBC approved consultant c. Register with the GBCI d. Gather documentation for at least 40 points of the 110 points available e. Gather documentation for all the credits intents f. Gather documentation for all the prerequisites

c. Register with the GBCI d. Gather documentation for at least 40 points of the 110 points available f. Gather documentation for all the prerequisites

To obtain a LEED Certification, the project team needs to successfully: (Choose 3.) a. Record all vendors used on the project b. Hire a USGBC approved consultant c. Register with the GBCI d. Gather documentation for at least 40 points of the 110 points available e. Gather documentation for all the credits intents f. Gather documentation for all the prerequisites

c. Register with the GBCI d. Gather documentation for at least 40 points of the 110 points available. f. Gather documentation for all the prerequisites

Which of the following are effective ways to lessen the overall environmental consequences of an interior space over its lifetime? (Choose 2) a. Selecting a site located 1 mile (1,600 meters) from public transportation b. Installing 1.6 gpf (6lpf) toilets c. Selecting refurbished furniture d. Installing demountable interior nonstructural walls e. Choosing products that have a published Environmental Product Declaration

c. Selecting refurbished furniture d. Installing demountable interior nonstructural walls

For solid waste management, which of the following ranks the highest by the EPA to reduce waste? a. Waste to energy b. Recycling c. Source reduction d. Reuse

c. Source reduction

What factor impacts the cost of earning LEED-certification? a. The number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) that will occupy the finished building b. The type of land the building was built on c. Square footage of the building d. The number of stories the building has

c. Square footage of the building

1. A project team in a dry region is designing a project with an entryway that leads to a downtown city block. The building owner wants to reduce dirt, dust, and contaminants tracked into the building from people's shoes. Which of the following would be appropriate choices for an entryway system that would improve indoor air quality? (Choose 3) a. Recycled wood flooring b. Marble tile extraction and manufactured locally c. Steel grates d. Rubber mats manufactured overseas e. Metal grills made of aluminum

c. Steel grates d. Rubber mats manufactured overseas e. Metal grills made of aluminum

The "EQ credit: Indoor Air Quality Assessment" recognizes which two strategies? (Choose two.) a. Opening all windows to air out the building for at least two weeks prior to occupancy b. Supplying a specified volume of outdoor air per unit of floor area prior to occupancy, as along as an elevated temperature of at least 20°F above the normal indoor setpoint is maintained during flush-out c. Supplying a specified volume of outdoor air per unit of floor area prior to occupancy, and then a minimum ventilation rate during occupancy, as long as this begins three hours before occupancy each day d. Testing according to specified procedures to confirm that contaminant concentrations are not exceeded

c. Supplying a specified volume of outdoor air per unit of floor area prior to occupancy, and then a minimum ventilation rate during occupancy, as long as this begins three hours before occupancy each day d. Testing according to specified procedures to confirm that contaminant concentrations are not exceeded

What statement is true regarding the LEED Scorecard? a. There is one LEED Scorecard that can be used for any rating system b. Innovation credits are not listed in the LEED Scorecard c. The LEED Scorecard is organized by LEED category d. The LEED Scorecard gives the project team the option of not earning prerequisites

c. The LEED Scorecard is organized by LEED category

When choosing products that have Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), which factor is used in determining if LEED credit can be earned? a. The cost of the qualifying products as a percentage of the total project cost b. The number of different permanent and temporary products used from one manufacturer c. The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers d. The cost of the qualifying products as a percentage of the total building envelope material's cost

c. The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers

A manufacturer has a carpet tile that includes an environmental product declaration (EPD) and health product declaration (HPD). The manufacturer has also published a corporate sustainability report (CSR). Which of the following do these documents aid? a. Reducing product costs b. Improving the community c. Transparency d. Material design optimization

c. Transparency

The project owner of an office park wants to make sure that once a tenant leaves, the tenant space can be quickly and easily renovated. How would the project team meet this goal? a. By selecting a waste hauler that has enough hauling capacity b. By selecting materials that are sized appropriately c. By designing for flexibility d. By finding contractors who are willing to work on weekends

c. by designing for flexibility

Which of the following documents establishes the terms and conditions of the LEED Certification Program to which the building owner is bound? a. LEED certification b. Owner's project requirements c. Certification agreement d. Agent's authority

c. certification agreement

Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost? a. Rental of a dumpster b. Construction worker labor costs c. Civil engineer consulting fee d. Purchase of some steel

c. civil engineer consulting fee

Designing a building with a natural ventilation system will impact what credit categories? (Choose 2) a. Sustainable sites b. Materials and resources c. Energy and atmosphere d. Indoor environmental quality

c. energy and atmosphere d. indoors enviromental quality

A product with a Health Product Declaration (HPD) will assist the project team in selecting products that meet which of the following criteria: a. Can be recycled b. Are more durable c. Have less negative health effects d. Are verified to have been responsibly sourced

c. have less negative health effects

Which of the following would help with sustainable purchasing during building operations? a. Purchasing cafeteria food from a nearby distribution center b. Removing any ENERGY STAR qualified vending machines c. Purchasing recycled printer paper d. Ordering toner cartridges online

c. purchasing recycled printer paper

How does LEED encourage focusing on regional issues? a. Using reasonable LEED boundaries b. Awarding more points to those projects that have ENERGY STAR ratings c. Regional priority credits d. Adhering to all local building codes

c. regional priority credits

Exceptional performance, also referred to as exemplary performance, under IN Credit: Innovation, generally requires which one of the following? a. That performance achieved is at least 10% better than that established by an existing LEED Credit, regardless of which credit is being exceeded b. That performance achieved is either 25% better or the next incremental percentage threshold established by the existing LEED Credit that is being exceeded, whichever is greater c. That performance achieved represents either a doubling or the next incremental percentage threshold established by the existing LEED Credit that is being exceeded d. That performance achieved is at least 50% better than that established by an existing LEED Credit, regardless of which credit is being exceeded e. That performance achieved is at least double that established by an existing LEED Credit, regardless of which credit is being exceeded

c. that performance achieved represents either a doubling or the next incremental percentage threshold established by the existing LEED Credit that is being exceeded

Which of the following does LEED require for good indoor air quality in a new office building? a. That a green cleaning policy is implemented b. That low-emitting materials are specified c. That smoking indoors is prohibited d. That the building is kept clean during construction

c. that smoking indoors is prohibited

What is the maximum number of project administrators that can be assigned to a LEED project? a. Unlimited b. 2 c. 3 d. 1

d. 1

A construction waste management plan should address what items? a. A community recycling program and source reduction b. The disposal of hazardous materials and corporate sustainability reporting c. Where onsite waste can be incinerated and where certified wood can be procured A target diversion rate and what materials should be diverted from the waste stream

d. A target diversion rate and what materials should be diverted from the waste stream

Which of the following is an alternative compliance path to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)? a. BREEAM b. LEED c. ASHRAE 90.1 d. ASHRAE 189.1

d. ASHRAE 189.1

What standard applies to natural ventilation? a. SMACNA b. ASHRAE 55 c. Green-e d. ASHRAE 62.1

d. ASHRAE 62.1

How can regional priority credits be earned? a. Using 100% native plants for the site's landscaping b. Using materials that are located within 500 miles of the project site c. Developing an educational or training system that addresses local building issues d. Addressing green measures or strategies that are more important to a climate or region

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

A building owner in a hot climate wants to include a green roof for insulation and an air-tight building for energy efficiency. During the integrative process what would need to be discussed as part of this strategy? a. Acoustic performance will be poor b. If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase c. The green roof will increase the heat island effect d. Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality

d. Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality

What is NOT a principle that should be followed for a successful green building project? a. Multidisciplinary approach b. Looking at long term savings c. Committing to green building early in the process d. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs e. Commitment to the process through the life of the project

d. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs

What intense workshop is used to establish green building goals across all aspects of the building design, drawing on the expertise of all participants? a. Facility manager meeting b. Technical Advisory Group meeting c. LEED roundtable d. Charrette

d. Charrette

For new construction projects, which of the following tools enable the project team to understand the environmental impact of a building over its entire life? a. ENERGY STAR rating b. LEED Online c. EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager d. Cradle-to-grave life cycle analysis (LCA)

d. Cradle-to-grave life cycle analysis (LCA)

Which of the following appropriately refers to LEED's system goals? a. Credits b. Prerequisites c. Prerequisites and credits d. Impact categories

d. Impact categories

A telecom company is building a new ten-story office and data center. The office space will be on the top seven floors and the data center on the first three floors. Which of the following rating system would be best suited for the project? a. LEED BD+C: core and shell b. LEED BD+C: warehouses and distribution centers c. LEED BD+C: data centers d. LEED BD+C: new construction

d. LEED BD+C: new construction

What do the credits in the Materials and Resources (MR) category focus on? a. Reducing the quantity of materials used on a project b. Helping project teams select materials that have the most environmental benefits at the least cost c. Selecting materials that are more energy efficient than traditional building materials d. Minimizing the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials

d. Minimizing the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control is concerned mainly with which one of the following? a. Providing the minimum rate of ventilation required to sufficiently dilute smoke from tobacco b. Providing smoking rooms so that smokers will have a place to smoke freely c. Preventing tobacco smoke from contributing to the contamination of natural environments d. Preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating the air in spaces occupied by non-smokers

d. Preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating the air in spaces occupied by non-smokers

A project team is shrinking the building footprint to increase the amount of open space on a project. What impact category does this design decision support? a. Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts b. Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles c. Provide Affordable, Equitable and Resilient Communities d. Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

d. Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Which of the following are requirements for the Storage & Collection of Recyclables Prerequisite? (Choose one.) a. A plan detailing recycling policies and procedures that will be or have been put in place b. Adherence to minimum square-footage areas for collection and storage of recyclables as developed by the City of Seattle and provided in the Recycling Area Guidelines Table c. Provide collection and storage of recyclables including (at minimum) paper, glass, and aluminum cans d. Provide collection and storage of recyclables including (at minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals e. Provide collection and storage of recyclables including (at minimum) high-grade office paper, low-grade paper and newsprint, paperboard, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals

d. Provide collection and storage of recyclables including (at minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals

What is an example of adaptive reuse? a. Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments b. Renovating a historic home c. Designing classrooms so they can be divided into separate class spaces d. Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex

d. Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex

Which of the following should a green cleaning policy include? a. The replacement of Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) filters and the selection of low VOC materials, furniture, and finishes b. A waste stream audit of recyclable materials and instructions for calibrating indoor air quality sensors c. Measures to prevent against unwanted pests and the amount of waste to divert from the waste stream d. Standards for selecting products and technologies and certification of cleaning equipment

d. Standards for selecting products and technologies and certification of cleaning equipment

Which of the following must occur before a project team pursues a LEED Interpretation? a. The project must earn a LEED certification. b. The project team must contact USGBC customer service. c. A committee must review the request. d. The inquiry must first undergo the project CIR process.

d. The inquiry must first undergo the project CIR process

What is the purpose of the LEED Pilot Credit Library? a. To provide extensions of existing rating systems to address specific types of spaces or requirements for international projects b. To manage the LEED documentation process c. Provide precedent‐setting rulings reviewed by USGBC on formal inquiries submitted by LEED project teams that can be applied to multiple projects. d. To allow credits to be refined through LEED project evaluations before they complete the balloting process for introduction into LEED

d. To allow credits to be refined through LEED project evaluations before they complete the balloting process for introduction into LEED

One side of a building is oriented toward the afternoon sun. Which of the following can give occupants control over excessive brightness and glare? a. Operable windows b. Individual task lighting c. Thermal comfort controls d. Adjustable window shades

d. adjustable window shades

Green Seal and Environmental Choice are third party standards for what products? a. Flooring b. Electronic equipment c. Furniture d. Cleaning products

d. cleaning products

What type of system is more sustainable? a. Neutral system b. Dynamic system c. Open system d. Closed system

d. closed system

Which of the following are strategies that help a project team design for flexibility? (Choose 3) a. Operable windows b. Underground parking c. Occupancy sensors d. Demountable partitions e. Moveable furniture f. Modular casework

d. demountable partitions e. moveable furniture f. modular casework

In a naturally ventilated building, which of the following would provide occupants with control over their temperature? a. CO2 sensors b. Outdoor air monitors c. A single-office thermostat d. Operable windows

d. operable windows

Which LEED rating system has pre-certification? a. LEED BD+C: schools b. LEED O+M: existing buildings c. LEED BD+C: new construction d. LEED ID+C: commercial interiors LEED BD+C: core and shell

e. LEED BD+C: core and shell