Exam 1
A LEED consultant is reviewing project site plans and documentation prior to submitting the project for review. What has the lowest priority in building design?
A) Fire protection codes B) Building codes C) LEED Rating System D) Plumbing codes C
Energy use intensity is metric of how much energy (kwh) a building uses per area (SF). Green buildings generally have how much of a lower Energy use intensity?
A) 8% B) 24% C) 16% D) 20% B
Adaptive reuse, selecting to build infill and regenerative design are all items encouraged by green building and more specifically LEED. What is an example regenerative design?
A) A building that treats all of its waste water on site B) A living building challenge certified building C) A net-zero certified energy building D) A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid E) A project with a community garden and recycling program D
The Location and Transportation credit category awards points for selecting a site within walkable proximity to a number of diverse uses which does not include:
A) A police station B) A public park C) A barber shop D) An Automated Teller Machine E) A grocery store D
Open space can contribute to many credits in multiple credit categories. Select the quality open space:
A) A private courtyard B) A jogging trail around a natural wetland C) Neighbouring fields of native vegetation D) A storm water retention basin E) An urban garden adjacent to the project B
A municipality has been losing a lot of tourism due to its coal power plant and the detrimental environmental attributes associate with it. How can the city financially incentivize a developer to develop green buildings? (CHOOSE 3)
A) Allowing a building to be have an increased height B) Percentage increase in the floor area ratio C) Increases in the allowable density D) Revolving loan funds E) Tax Credits F) Fee Waivers D,E,F
A major focus in LEED is to ensure that a building is located on sites with developmental constraints, near diverse uses and in dense area. Which credit category specifically encourages that?
A) Awareness and Education B) Sustainable Sites C) Smart Location and Linkage D) Location and Transportation D
Who is the stakeholder on a project team responsible for verifying the performance and testing of building systems?
A) Building Engineer B) LEED Fellow C) Green Rater D) Owner E) Commissioning Authority E
MR has introduced numerous standards in version 4 and streamlined some credits. Which credit would Environmental Product Declarations lead to?
A) Building product disclosure and optimization B) Storage and Collection of Recyclables C) Construction and Demolition Waste Management D) Building life-cycle impact reduction A
A project has reduced its water consumptions by 65% from EPA's baseline. The owner can now ensure a healthy work environment by monitoring 2 of the following: (CHOOSE 2)
A) Building-level water metering B) Carbon-dioxide levels C) Outdoor airflow D) Wind speed and direction E) Submetering of the HVAC system F) Water metering of subsystems B&C
A development team bought a brownstone house and wants to know the best way to select windows.
A) Buying old windows B) Reusing the existing structures old windows C) Selecting only triple glazed windows D) Embodied energy of the windows D
How can an infill site positively affect the economic side of the triple bottom line?
A) By permitting additional renewable energy access B) By increasing the availability of conventional grid source energy C) By reducing infrastructure costs D) By increasing grid reliability through demand response programs and thus lowering operational fees C
Conventionally which of the following has been primary used to replace CFC-11
A) CFC-114 B) HFC-23 C) CFC-12 D) HCFC-123 D
The USGBC requires reporting different building parameters at least every 5 years to increase transparency as well as:
A) Contribute to knowledge that will advance research in the future B) Reduce future project initial costs C) Reduce life cycle costs D) Decrease the Energy use Intensity for the building A
Quadrel Development Inc. is beginning their first LEED project and has contacted LeadingGreen for some consulting services. What obstacles will Quadrel face? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Convincing their owner to watch from the sidelines B) Substantial schedule extension due to LEED C) The additional time for the integrative process D) The use of new technologies E) Substantial Cost increase due to LEED C&D
Which of the following decreases as a project's timeline progresses?
A) Cost of renewable technologies B) Cost of design changes C) Ability to control costs D) Risk of litigation C
Evaluation of the economic performance of a product over its useful life is determined using which procedure?
A) Cradle-to-cradle Assessment B) Life cycle assessment C) Triple bottom line accounting D) Life cycle costing D
A company is looking at passive and mechanical methods of lower the building's energy load which include:
A) Decrease thermal massing B) Purchasing RECs C) Installing a PV array on its roof D) Decrease thermal massing E) Configure the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter E
The existing TD office towers in downtown Toronto which were constructed with single-pane windows is retrofitting to include double pane glass which can lead to:
A) Decreased energy demand B) Decreased Daylight C) Increased Views D) Increased energy efficiency E) Increase thermal control A
For one of the Building Disclosure and Optimization credits which looks at the actual ingredients in the materials; which standard would help earn points? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Health Product Declaration B) SMACNA C) Green Seal - GS-32 D) GreenScreen E) Global Reporting Initiative F) Cradle-to-Cradle Certified D&F
How can satisfying the credit for High Priority Site benefit the world? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Help to revitalize the neighborhood B) Save by connecting to existing infrastructure C) Increase the local tax base to property taxes rise D) A contaminated site will be less expensive to purchase A&B
LeadingGreen wants to establish green building goals and objectives across the entire design while utilizing stakeholders' expertise. What workshop helps achieve this?
A) Integrative Process Workshop B) Charrette C) LEED Round Table D) Technical Team Workshop E) Facility and Engineering workshop B
Many building codes incorporate which two standards? (Choose 2)
A) International Plumbing Code (IPC) B) SCAQMD C) EPAct 1992 D) Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) A&D
Which LEED Rating system has performance periods?
A) LEED BD+C: Core and Shell B) LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors C) LEED BD+C: New Construction D) LEED O+M: Existing Buildings D
Which LEED rating system has pre-certification?
A) LEED BD+C: New Construction B) LEED BD+C: Core and Shell C) LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors D) LEED BD+C: Schools E) LEED O+M: Existing Buildings B
The date is January 1 2017. LEED V4 is outdated and will be replaced by LEED 2017. What is the committee that is responsible for overseeing a consensus based approach in accordance with LEED protocols?
A) LEED Technical Advisory Groups B) LEED Board of Directors C) LEED Technical Team D) LEED for Homes Provider E) LEED Steering Committee F) LEED Consultants E
As the global building codes continue to become more stringent, the LEED rating system must continue to push the envelope and ensure it is improving over time. Who develops the ongoing improvements?
A) LEED Technical Reviewers B) USGBC Technical Advisory Groups C) The World Green Building Council D) USGBC Board of Directors E) USGBC member-based volunteer committees E
What is a positive impact of the parking footprint?
A) Land Consumption B) Automobile dependence C) Rainwater runoff D) Oil Leaks E) Reduced need for irrigation E
How does open space help promote sustainability? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Link habitat corridors in urban areas B) Promote native/adaptive vegetation only C) Increase impervious surfaces D) Foster social interaction E) Reduce visual interest A&D
Employee health is addressed in two categories, IEQ and LT. Which of the following would best promote employee health? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Locate the project near existing infrastructure B) Add preferred parking for green vehicles C) Locate the project near a city's downtown core D) Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network E) Add preferred parking for accessibility C&D
A project is attempting to meet the IEQ credit for enhanced air quality. Which of the following would be well suited for an entryway system?
A) Low VOC rubber mat B) Stone tiles extracted and manufactured on-site from construction and demolition debris C) Carpeted tiles shipped from overseas D) Bamboo floor made in another country A
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom, what is the most significant saving as a result of water efficiency?
A) Maintaining contaminants at safe levels in reservoirs and aquifers B) Reduced permitting fees C) Reduced maintenance costs D) Reduced Energy cost E) Reduced development costs D
Apple Inc. promotes an open-office concept but also wants to use daylighting for entire floors which has a number of trade-offs. How can they ensure that everyone receives adequate light?
A) Manual Shares B) Increase operable windows C) Install light shelves on the south and north building façade D) High reflective surface coatings E) Zoned daylighting controls E
LeadingGreen is taking an integrative approach to ENERGY STAR. An integrated project team is reliant on:
A) Meeting the project schedule B) The choice of materials used C) Building codes D) Commitment to the sustainability goals D
The overarching goal of the Materials and Resources credit category is to:
A) Minimizing the entire life-cycle of building materials B) Reducing the quantity of materials used on a project C) Minimize the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials D) Selecting materials that have the most environmental benefits at the least cost E) Selecting energy efficient building materials C
Minimum program requirements are essential to LEED in order to ensure compliance. Prerequisites are also mandatory. What do all buildings pursing LEED for New Construction have to meet?
A) Must have a minimum outdoor air rate, a maximum daylight requirement and a minimum occupancy number B) Must have access to public transportation, manage rainwater, and have a floor to site area ratio of at least 1.5 C) Must have a minimum building height, have a daylighting strategy, and provide for occupant comfort D) Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area E) Have a minimum score of 50 points and achieve all prerequisites D
One credit which tries to avoid sensitive land areas & reduce impacts from site selection discourages developing on sensitive habitats as defined by: (CHOOSE 2)
A) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) B) The International Society of Arboriculture C) The Natural Heritage Program D) State/local fish and wildlife agencies E) US Army Corps' of Engineers C&D
A brand new building is being constructed in Mexico City, a hot climate. The green building design includes a vegetative roof and an air tight envelope to reduce air changes per hour and increase building efficiency. What else will need to be considered due to this design?
A) Noise and vibrations due to air-tight envelope B) ISO 14000 standards C) If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase D) Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality E) The lack of daylighting due to schematic design D
How does the USGBC define quality views? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Objects with a CRI of 80+ B) Views of art inside C) Objects close to the window D) Flora, fauna, or sky C&D
What would be an appropriate use for the USGBC member logo, for LeadingLEED, which is a member company of USGBC?
A) On company letterhead B) On a company's product to show product endorsement C) On any partner website of the member company D) On the company's website home page linking to the company's LEED projects A
A facility manager is looking for information on how to improve IAQ throughout the life of the building. Which of the following strategies will support this goal?
A) Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians B) Full building flushout and indoor air quality testing prior to occupancy C) Locating air intakes away from garages and automobile exhaust D) Selecting only materials with low VOC and off gassing potential A
LEED projects cover a wide range of building types and occupants. How does LEED define visitors (transients)? (Choose 2)
A) Peak Outpatients B) Retail customers C) Full time receptionists D) Part time employees E) Operations and maintenance staff A&B
What type of energy is used by products that are powered by means of an ordinary AC plug?
A) Plug load B) Process energy C) Process load D) Unregulated load A
Cork ceiling tiles have the ability to be recycled and completely reused for flooring at the end of their life which is called:
A) Rapidly renewable B) Cradle to cradle C) Passive D) Cradle to Gate E) Sustainable product B
There is only 1 prerequisite for all the LEED BD+C projects in Sustainable sites which ensures the environment is protected by: (CHOOSE 3)
A) Reduction of scope 2 emissions B) Soil erosion C) Airborne dust D) Reduction of scope 1 emissions E) Waterway sedimentation F) Ozone Protection G) Potable water consumption B,C,E
A project is located in northern Ontario and wants to take advantage of the areas environmental assets?
A) Regional Priority credits B) Prerequisites C) Local zoning D) MPRs E) Location and Transportation credits A
Which of the following is not a source of alternative or renewable energy?
A) Renewable energy production B) Carbon Offsets C) Green Power D) Demand Response D
Value Engineering can result in reduced level of sustainability or just a more cost-effective approach. Select an example of one:
A) Replacing an asphalt parking lot with a cheaper cool coloured gravel B) Selecting a renewable energy technology that reduces environmental impact but costs more than grid energy C) Salvaging more waste and recycling through a waste-to-energy on site plant D) Selecting a materials with a higher initial cost but lower life cycle cost A
Throughout the integrative process a team is attempting to discover the best strategy to protect and/or restore its habitat on a previously developed site. Name one common strategy that helps lead to this credit:
A) Restore soils and revegetate the site B) Plant invasive species over existing pervious hardscapes C) Use low impact development and green infrastructure D) Build up as opposed to out A
Which of the following LEED Impact Categories aims at supporting local economies and strengthening the green building industry through supply chain support.
A) Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change B) GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use C) Build a Greener Economy D) Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services E) Enhance human health and well being C
Smart growth is a commonly used term to describe a best practice. Which of the following does not comply with this best management practice?
A) Selecting a site that is far from existing communities B) Building up as opposed to out C) A site near a frequently serviced bus stop D) A site within walking distance to shops and offices A
LeadingGreen's enormous parking lot utilizes constructed shading towers equipped with PV panels to generate electricity for vehicle recharging stations. Which credits would be impacted by this? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Sensitive Land Protection B) Heat island reduction C) Rainwater Management D) Reduced Parking Footprint E) Green Vehicles B&E
What is true about credit forms submitted via LEED Online?
A) The project administrator must sign off on all credits prior to submittal B) The forms can be changed until they are submitted for review to the GBCI C) Other projects and the public can view them for assistance D) Each form is reviewed within 2 weeks after document submittal B
The Water Efficiency prerequisite requires indoor water usage reduction of 20% from a baseline based on what?
A) The regional cost per cubic meter of water B) The number of potable water using fixtures C) Occupants' usage D) The Floor to Area Ration (FAR) C
The facility manager has installed permanent submeters for a few systems. What will this not help with?
A) Track consumption B) Measure the quality of Reused stormwater C) Evaluate the actual fixture efficiency D) Locate leaks in the system B
What does every credit category begin within the LEED reference guides?
A) Triple Bottom Line Analysis B) Requirements C) Overview D) Intent C
Which standard, code, organization or policy provides legal protection of the ozone layer in the U.S.?
A) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) B) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) C) Kyoto Protocol D) The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer B
Sedimentation is a leading cause of water pollution. What contributes to heat island effect occur?
A) Underground parking with a high SRI roof B) Shading due to small trees C) Athletic fields covered in turf grass D) Steep sloped roofs E) Reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets E
The EPACT of 1992 states that the baseline water use of an apartment's bathroom faucet is:
A) 1.0 gpm B) 2.2 gpm C) 1.6 gpf D) 0.5 gpm E) 1.0 gpf B
Production of CFCs are banned under the Montreal protocol and HCFCs will be phased out by when?
A) 1992 B) 2015 C) 2030 D) 2020 E) 1995 C
Transportation is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases what percentage?
A) 25% B) 50% C) 10% D) 45% E) 2% A
A project development team just purchased an entire city on the coast of Oregon. Which of the following is one way that the project developer could successfully complete adaptive reuse.
A) Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments B) Retrofitting a historic home to ENERGY STAR certification C) Plan a school so that classrooms can be divided into separate class spaces D) Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex D
LEED ratings systems are updated through revisions on a regular development cycle. What are the basic types of improvements that help accomplish these goals? (Choose 3)
A) Development of Addenda(s) to supplement the rating system(s) B) Reference to/inclusion of items addressed through previous Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs) C) Clarification of LEED Interpretations D) Major updates to provide the next versions of the rating systems E) To incorporate LEED Pilot Credits into the rating systems, where relevant F) Maintenance of the current version of the rating systems A,D,F
Carbon offsets must meet which of the following criteria?
A) ENERGY STAR B) Center for Renewable Solutions C) Purchased and used within the same state or locale D) Green-e Climate certified D
How can a civil engineering team properly grade the site and determine the baseline measurement for outdoor water use on a project?
A) EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool B) EPAct 1992 C) An analysis of neighbouring properties D) International plumbing codes E) ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager A
Off-gassing contaminants are a leading factor in degrading the indoor air quality of a building. What products must need to be analyzed to determine their VOC content? (SELECT ALL THAT ARE CORRECT)
A) ETS signs on the exterior B) Granite counters C) Wall Paint D) Acoustic insulation E) Desks F) Granite floors C
A manufacturing company is trying to determine if its roofing shingles comply with LEED requirements. Which factors help in this? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Emissivity B) Gradient C) Flame Retarder D) Reflectivity E) Vibration F) Thickness of Material A&D
A project is located in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can this project still earn LEED points? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Encourage Carpooling B) Enforce compressed work week scheduling C) Ensure entire parking foot print is located off site D) Locate a project near 3 diverse uses E) Stagger work hours A&B
The integrative process used to just be a principle of sustainability and now it is actually worth points. Which of the following demonstrates a team using the integrative process whilst applying the systems thinking approach.
A) Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner B) Working isolated to complete each stakeholders task efficiently C) Focussing on the initial cost of bamboo flooring D) Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success E) The mechanical designer completing their design and handing it off to the electrical designer D
Which strategy can the project team suggest if the building owner wants to maintain ongoing energy efficiency and performance?
A) Enhanced Commissioning B) Building Automation Systems C) Enhanced Refrigerant Management D) Retrocommissioning B
An extermination company is going out of business because building owners are reducing the need for pesticides by:
A) Ensuring SMACNA guidelines are following B) Planting only native/adaptive species 2 feet away from the building footprint C) Installing pervious pavement 2 feet around the building perimeter D) Developing a coordinated program of non chemical strategies D
Northeastern University is attempting to create a LEED Platinum laboratory for its engineering department. What must the integrative project team complete?
A) Establish a target certification level B) Develop models for water and energy consumption C) Ensure proper finance requirements are met D) Identifying opportunities for synergy D
A LEED consultant is reviewing calculations required to manage rainwater and reduce irrigation needs on the site. What information is required?
A) Evaporation Rates in the sky B) Occupancy counts C) Location of drip irrigation system D) Size of high SRI roof E) Precipitation data E
When analysing green buildings through numerous studies, what is true about them?
A) Green design is a cost neutral add-on B) A shortage of PV panels led to a 2% rise in LEED buildings in the past 2 years C) The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings D) LEED teams are achieving certification through widely diverse expensive methods C
Which of the following sustainable strategies would not assist with the outdoor water use reduction strategy?
A) Greywater B) Low-flow water closets C) Smart weather-based sensors D) Drip Irrigation E) Xeriscaping B
The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by which group of refrigerants?
A) HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons) B) CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons) C) HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons) D) CFCs (ChloroFluoroCarbons) C
Which one of the following does not need to be considered when setting aside a locations for the storage and collection of recyclables?
A) Handling of certain items such as electronic waste and mercury containing lamps B) Special equipment C) Separate dumpster for each material D) Access to waste haulers C
A developer has selected to construct their headquarters beside a protected wet land but wants to reduce energy consumption, mitigate the heat island effect, protect the wetlands habitat and ensure the buildings occupants will be healthy. How can the developer accomplish this?
A) Source strictly locally extracted and manufactured materials B) Ensuring maximum project durability C) By leasing renewable energy from a neighbouring wind turbine farm D) Completing an site assessment in the integrative process E) Xeriscaping and using no potable water for irrigation D
Stormwater management requires an immense amount of energy to pump and treat. Which one of the following is an example of Graywater?
A) Stormwater collected and held in a cistern B) Wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks C) Rainwater collected in a retention pond D) Wastewater from urinals B
Parking footprints are large contributors to the heat island effect. What are local ordinances?
A) Strategies for reducing the heat island effect B) Recommendations on how to zone for energy modeling C) Regulations imposed to promote orderly development of private lands and prevent land-use conflicts D) A law usually found in a municipal code D
Innovert Real Estate Investment Trust is review its current portfolio and notices an immense amount of water consumed in its older building stock which is costing a lot of money due to increasing water prices. However it is cost-prohibitive to replace all the plumbing but the project team suggested an alternative approach to reduce potable water use which included: (CHOOSE 2)
A) Submeter the systems B) Install PV array to heat the water C) Reduce the number of cooling tower cycles D) Install new flush valves E) Install new low-flow aerators F) Improve boiler efficiency D&E
The integrative process is an integral part of sustainable design and construction. When does commissioning take place?
A) Substantial completion phase B) Schematic Design C) Discovery Phase D) Before occupancy E) Discovery Phase A
Which of the following statements is true regarding occupant surveys?
A) Surveys must be taken every 5 years and submitted to USGBC B) Surveys are required to be anonymous C) Surveys identify areas that need improvement D) Surveys are one of the EQ prerequisites C
Which of the following options is not a mandatory basic requirement in LEED that must be met in MPRs.
A) The LEED boundary B) Project Size C) A project's energy efficiency D) Project's location on existing land C
How is a project's certification fees not affected?
A) The amount of LEED prerequisites pursued B) The amount of LEED credits pursued C) Review path for submittals D) The amount of LEED MPRs pursued B
A manufacturing company has the idea of recycling used orange juice cartons for flooring which would result in: (CHOOSE 2)
A) The carpet contains post-consumer recycled content B) The material would reduce the need for virgin materials C) The carpet has significantly higher life cycle costs than conventional carpets D) The carpet has lower life cycle costs than conventional carpets E) The carpet is more durable than conventional carpets A&B
A project team has decided to take an integrative approach for the design and construction of their new office project. The success of an integrated project team is reliant on:
A) The choice of materials used B) Commitment to the sustainability goals C) Building codes D) Meeting the project schedule B
In November 2013 LEED v4 was released after being delayed a year and renamed from LEED 2012 on the basis of an open consensus process. Which of the following ensures this process stay in tact?
A) The feedback projects receive from LEED credit reviewers B) The balloting process with USGBC membership C) Board of Directors issues shareholder voting rights D) The addition of new LEED adaptations E) Government regulations B
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom line, which of the follow factors impact the cost of LEED certification?
A) The height of the building B) The reinforcement of the buildings foundation C) The building type D) The number of Full Time Equivalents E) The square footage of the building E
An integrative process is used to identify synergies which result in short and long term cost savings as well as: (CHOOSE 2)
A) The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project B) The integrative process is based on an ISO standard C) The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during the Construction Documents phase D) The integrative process reduces change orders during construction E) The integrative process shortens the overall schedule of the project C&D
The most significant difference between a conventional linear design process versus an integrative process is:
A) The integrative process requires all project team members B) The integrative process does not include a schematic design C) The integrative process is iterative D) The integrative process is hierarchical instead of linear E) The integrative process has shorter schedules C
According to LEED, who defines the site's open space requirements?
A) The local zoning authority B) The project's civil engineer C) The local building department D) A consultant hired by the owner to negotiate permitting with the local authorities having jurisdiction A
What aspect of the EPD credit is required to know if it leads to LEED points or not?
A) The number of different permanent and temporary products used from one manufacturer B) The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers C) The cost of the product as a percentage of total materials cost D) The cost of the product as a percentage of 45% of the total cost B
The integrative process is a crucial part of every credit category and results in money saved and environmental protection. How can the architect work with the contractors to ensure that the contractors purchase the correct materials?
A) Use LEED Online to only select materials B) Include the specifications in the purchasing policy C) Explain to the contractor clearly in the LEED Charrette D) Send the contractor an Email in the pre-predesign phases E) Ensure purchasing policy specified LEED approved products only B
LeadingGreen just signed a contract with the City of Toronto that allows them to work out of a historic building. How can the city achieve carbon neutrality for the building?
A) Use a combination of solar thermal and solar panels B) Purchasing RECs equivalent to the total cost of annual energy consumption C) Participating in a demand response program D) Purchasing carbon offsets E) Cover the room with solar panels D
A project is under construction in Manhattan and has a near zero lot line which makes it difficult to manage rain water. What can this project do? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Use a demand response system B) Shade all hardscapes with high SRI surfaces C) Install a vegetative roof D) Place 75%+ of parking under the buildings E) Harvest Rainwater C&E
A team is not sure how to set its baseline for outdoor water consumption. Which of the following techniques would not help earn the outdoor water use reduction credit? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Use turf grass for ground cover B) Replace pervious hardscapes with native and adaptive species C) Increase plant density D) Install submeters and implement LID strategies E) Install a vegetative roof A&E
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use?
A) Used process water B) Blackwater C) Water discharged from an open-loop geothermal system D) Well Water A
The USGBC is a not for profit organization that promotes the triple bottom line through its:
A) Vision B) Charter of Values C) Shareholder Report D) Guiding Principles E) Mission Statement D
LEED is developed through a consensus-based approach and evolves every few years. What is each LEED Rating system composed of?
A) Voluntary prerequisites B) A mandatory code C) Credit categories D) 3rd party standards E) Impact categories C