LEED BD+C Test #3

The project team determines the LEED boundary for each LEED project

A 10 acre multi-building development has five buildings. How is the LEED boundary determined if each building will be a separate LEED project? A) The project team determines the LEED boundary for each LEED project B) The LEED boundary is at the perimeter of the ten-acre area C) Each building has the boundary at the edge of a two-acre area D) The LEED boundary is at the edge of each building's footprint

Conduct an additional flush-out of the private offices with outside air and retest for the noncompliant concentration

A 2-story 20,000 square foot office space has 3 rooftop HVAC units. Two units serve each of the floors, and the third unit serves a group of private offices. The air quality test of the private offices shows the maximum concentration limits exceeded the limits set in EQ Credit IAQ Assessment. What should the project team do? A) Nothing, the private offices do not require a separate IAQ test B) Conduct an additional flush-out of the entire building with outside air and retest for the noncompliant concentration C) Not apply for the credit D) Conduct an additional flush-out of the private offices with outside air and retest for the noncompliant concentration

The project can't earn any points under EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance.

A 20,000 SF (1,858 m2) retail building is considering meeting EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance by following the prescriptive compliance path using the Advanced Building Core Performance Guide. Which statement is true of this approach? A) The project team must analyze at least four alternative building configurations to maximize passive reduction of building energy loads. B) The project can't earn any points under EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance. C) The project team can pursue this path even if the project includes unique systems not addressed by the guide. D) The project does not have to meet the prescriptive envelope requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2010.

$4,000 of energy

A Core and Shell project in Nevada has a wind energy system added to the roof. According to the US DOE's Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey the estimated electricity the project will use will be 1,000,000 kWh/year. Energy costs in the area are $0.08/kWh. What must the wind system produce to earn 3 points for EA Credit Renewable Energy Production? A) 10,000 kWh of energy B) 50,000 kWh of energy C) $1,000 of energy D) $4,000 of energy

74%

A Core and Shell project is reusing an existing building and tearing down the West wall to add an addition. The following items are being reused in the following amounts: Item Size (sf) Reused Area(sf) %Reuse __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Foundation 10,000 10,000 100% Roof 10,000 10,000 100% Exterior North Wall (excl. windows) 10,000 8,500 85% Exterior South Wall (excl. windows) 10,000 9,500 95% Exterior East Wall (excl. windows) 10,000 9,500 95% Exterior West Wall (excl. windows) 10,000 0 0% Interior Structural Walls 5,000 500 10% Interior Non-Structural Walls 700 650 93% Asbestos ceiling tiles 1,000 0 0% What is the percent reuse for the project? A) 74% B) 73% C) 76% D) 75%

Site conditions, massing and orientation, building envelope attributes

A LEED AP is exploring possible strategies for a building's energy related systems. Which aspects must be evaluated for a simple box energy model to earn Integrative Process credit? A) Lighting levels, indoor water-use demand, and proximity to public transportation B) Site conditions, massing and orientation, building envelope attributes C) Building envelope attributes, programmatic and operational parameters, and acoustics D) Thermal comfort ranges, plug and process loads, and off-site parking

The building is located 1/2 mile (800 meters) from any significant noise source

A LEED AP is reviewing the acoustic design for a school project. Under what circumstances will the project not have to address exterior noise? A) The HVAC units are located 100 feet (30 meters) away from the building B) The sound absorption coefficient of all materials used to calculate the reverberation time meet the minimum levels C) The building is located 1/2 mile (800 meters) from any significant noise source D) The HVAC background noise cannot be determined using published data

LEED v4 LEED ND Certified Plan

A LEED BD+C project that wants to maximize the number of points in the Location and Transportation category should consider locating the project in which location? A) LEED v4 LEED ND Conditional Approval B) LEED v4 LEED ND Certified Plan C) LEED 2009 Stage 1 Conditional Approval of LEED ND Plan D) LEED ND Pilot Stage 1 LEED ND Pre-Reviewed Plan

LT Credit High Priority Site

A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is conducted on a potential school site after contamination is suspected at the site. The assessment reveals contamination and the project team decides to remediate the site. This decision helps with what other LEED area? A) SS Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention B) LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection C) LT Credit High Priority Site D) SS Credit Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat

Demand response participation

A building operator is designing and selecting the components of a building automation system. Which action should additionally be considered at the same time? A) Demand response participation B) Envelope commissioning C) Building orientation D) Baseline building performance

B) $31

A chair has the following components, weight percentages, and sustainability criteria: Cotton fabric 5% certified by Rainforest Alliance Plastic seat 30% none Steel frame 65% 40% pre-consumer recycled content The chair cost $100 What is the total product value as it applies to Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credit? A) $70 B) $31 C) $0 D) $26

Higher cost of ownership

A client is assessing the value LEED certification for an office project in a suburban area. All of the following are values and benefits of green building except: A) Faster lease-up rates B) Higher property values C) Higher cost of ownership D) Incentives for tax rebates and zoning allowances

EQ Credit Enhanced IAQ Strategies

A company decides to develop a building that will provide an optimal working environment for employees. Among numerous green building strategies implemented on the project, the design team includes: - Task/ambient lighting - Private offices with glass doors and walls adjacent to the building core - Open office areas near the perimeter wall - Photocell lighting controls These design strategies would help the project earn all of the following credits EXCEPT: A) EQ Credit Enhanced IAQ Strategies B) EQ Credit Daylight C) EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance D) EQ Credit Interior Lighting

Five (5)

A construction waste-management plan must establish diversion goals, target at least how many materials to be diverted, and explain diversion plans for those materials? A) Five (5) B) Three (3) C) Four (4) D) Six (6)

Conduct high pollution activities during off hours

A contractor is documenting an IAQ plan that will be provided to each sub-contractor working on a major renovation project. Part of the building will remain occupied during the renovation. What steps should the contractor take to reduce indoor air quality problems due to the construction process? A) Install filtration with a MERV 13 or better rating for both return and outside air B) Clean any roll-out mats in front of the building at least weekly C) Increase the ventilation to all occupied spaces by at least 30% above the minimum required by ASHRAE 62.1 D) Conduct high pollution activities during off hours

The project will qualify for the credit, because a portion of the new site is in the high-priority designated area.

A developer has purchased two sites next to each other and plans to combine them in order to develop a new mixed-use project. One of the sites is on the National Priorities List. Which statement is true about the project's ability to earn LT Credit High-Priority Site? A) The project will qualify for the credit, because a portion of the new site is in the high-priority designated area. B) The project will earn the credit if the new site area is an infill site. C) The project will earn the credit by submitting only the high-priority site for credit documentation. D) The project will not be able to earn the credit.

A GBCI certification reviewer

A hotel project in a historic district requests that the walkoff mats in the primary direction of travel for the main building's entrance be less than 10 feet (3 meters) long due to the constraints of the historic building porch depths. Who should address this request? A) A GBCI certification reviewer B) The project administrator C) The USGBC steering committee D) LEED technical customer service

84%

A major office renovation is attempting to reuse the building where possible. The following items have been maintained during the renovation: Item Size (sf) Reused Area(sf) %Reused __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Foundation 14,350 14,350 100% Exterior Walls (exclu. windows) 54,063 43,250 80% Interior Structural Walls 767 430 60% Exterior Windows 1,280 320 25% What percentage of the building qualifies Building and Material Reuse for MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction? A) 85% B) 84% C) 82% D) 83%

Use the CIBSE Application Manual AM10 flowchart for guidance

A mechanical engineer is reviewing ventilation strategies for an office project. How should the engineer proceed to determine if natural ventilation is feasible? A) Conduct a whole-building life-cycle assessment of the project and compare it to a baseline design B) Review the space configuration requirements using the natural ventilation procedure from ASHRAE 62.1-2010 C) Use the CIBSE Application Manual AM10 flowchart for guidance D) Check local codes

Include the discount in the building policy documents

A mixed-use project team in an urban area wants to reduce pollution by promoting alternatives to conventionally fueled motor vehicles. The project has retail space on the first floor and residential spaces on the upper floors, as well as shared parking, and can't have preferred parking for green vehicles. Which action must the project team take regarding the discount of parking passes instead of preferred parking for LT Credit Green Vehicles? A) Offer a discount of at least 15% B) Include the discount in the building policy documents C) Ensure availability of the discounts no later than three months after the building is occupied D) Offer the discounts to either the office workers or the residents

Energy meters must record data hourly, daily, monthly, and annually

A new 10-story office building will have many tenant spaces. A building owner and engineer are reviewing potential building automation systems for advanced energy metering to allow the owner to educate tenants about the energy use their tenant space is using. The team has found a system that uses a wireless network, will store all meter data for at least 36 months, and can be remotely accessible. What else will need to be included for EA Credit Advanced Energy Metering? A) Energy meters must record data hourly, daily, monthly, and annually B) Each floor of the building must be submetered separately C) Each tenant must reduce their energy use by at least 10% for any individual energy end use D) Each tenant space must be submetered

Ice Machine

A new church is pursuing LEED BD+C: New Construction. The facility will have soup kitchen to serve the community that includes a commercial dishwasher, ice machine, and combination oven. In addition to the fixtures and fittings, what else must be included in WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction? A) Ice machine B) Nothing, only the fixtures and fittings must meet the requirements C) Commercial dishwasher and combination oven D) Ice machine and commercial dishwasher

4

A project has achieved one pilot credit, has earned exemplary performance in three credits, and has used a strategy for innovation. How many points would this project earn? A.5 B.4 C.3 D.2

Work with the municipality to secure a zoning variance

A project in a dense location calculated a parking reduction for LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint that falls below the local code minimum design threshold. Which action should the project team take to earn the credit? A) Encourage users to take public transit B) Secure more off-street parking C) Work with the municipality to secure a zoning variance D) Integrate transportation demand management strategies to reduce demand

$300,000

A project includes FSC certified wood costing $150,000 and that was extracted, manufactured, and purchased 80 miles (128 km) from the project site. What value does the wood have toward MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials? A) $150,000 B) $200,000 C) $300,000 D) $0

Provide storage for recyclables to allow for participation in a future recycling service, should one be established

A project located in a rural area without a recycling program must take which action for MR Prerequisite Storage and Collection of Recyclables? A) Submit a project narrative indicating why the project does not have to provide storage and collection areas for recycling B) Submit a floor plan indicating where the recycling areas might be placed in the future C) Provide storage for recyclables to allow for participation in a future recycling service, should one be established D) Separate, store, and collect all recyclables on site prior to sending the items to a landfill

The credit can be earned by not disturbing any sensitive land areas.

A project site contains a large greenfield area, a pond, and an old parking lot. The new building design will require building on more than the previously developed area. Which statement is true about the project's ability to earn LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection? A) The credit can be earned if the project does not build within 50 feet (15 meters) of the pond. B) The credit can be earned if the project team preserves 30% of the total site area. C) The credit can be earned by not disturbing any sensitive land areas. D) The project is unable to earn the credit.

The project meets both the residential and nonresidential density of the credit

A project site located on 140 acres (57 hectares) has the following densities: The land area of the residential portion is 70 acres (28 hectares) and has 700 dwelling units. The land area of the nonresidential portion is 60 acres (24 hectares) or 2,178,000 SF (202,342 m2), The non residential building space is 1,500,000 SF (139,354 m2). What is true about the project's ability to meet the density requirements of LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses? A) The project only meets the nonresidential density of the credit B) The project does not meet the residential or nonresidential density of the credit C) The project meets both the residential and nonresidential density of the credit D) The project only meets the residential density of the credit

Total waste per area

A project team believes they can generate less than 2.5 pounds of construction waste per square foot (12.2 kg/m2) by using source reduction strategies such as modular components and prefabricated wall assemblies for the project. What will the project team need to document for MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management Option 2 Reduction of Total Waste Material? A) Recycling rates for comingled facilities B) MR Construction and Demolition Waste Management calculator C) A 24-hour waste stream audit of the project's top five recyclable waste streams D) Total waste per area

SS Credit Places of Respite, SS Credit Direct Exterior Access, MR Credit PBT Source Reduction - Mercury

A project team for a LEED BD+C Healthcare is in a goal setting workshop. What credits would be applicable to the project and need to be assigned to team members? A) SS Credit Direct Exterior Access, EQ Credit Quality Views, SS Credit Joint Use of Facilities B) MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, LT Credit High Priority Site, SS Credit Site Master Plan C) SS Credit Places of Respite, SS Credit Direct Exterior Access, MR Credit PBT Source Reduction - Mercury D) SS Credit Site Master Plan, SS Credit Site Assessment, EQ Credit Acoustic Performance

Oversized corridors A facade that accommodates new openings and additions A structural system to handle increased vertical loads

A project team for a healthcare facility is developing flexibility goals in anticipation of the future expansion of the building. The building may be expanded both up and out. Which overall strategies would help conserve future resources? (Choose Three) A) Oversized corridors B) The limiting of interstitial space C) The elimination of soft space D) Exit tunnels E) A facade that accommodates new openings and additions F) A structural system to handle increased vertical loads

The housekeeping space would need to additionally include self-closing doors and deck-to-deck partitions to meet the requirements.

A project team for a hotel is trying to earn an Innovation credit by including a green cleaning policy that uses environmentally preferable cleaning products and equipment. The building will have a housekeeping space and mixed-mode ventilation. Which statement is true about the project's ability to meet the requirements of EQ Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Interior Cross-Contamination Prevention? A) The housekeeping space would need to additionally include self-closing doors and deck-to-deck partitions to meet the requirements. B) The housekeeping space would need to additionally include a permanent opening to the outside to meet the requirements. C) The green cleaning policy meets the requirements. D) The project cannot meet the requirements because mixed-mode ventilation is used.

Narrative explaining how the health mission statement addresses the credit requirements and a plan of action

A project team for a new hospital is having an integrative design charrette to discuss the budget, schedule, and functional programmatic requirements, health mission statement, credits to target and the LEED certification level. What will the project team need to document from the charrette for IP Prerequisite Integrative Project Planning and Design? A) Narrative describing how the health mission statement informed the budget and schedule and performance testing criteria B) Narrative describing how the budget and schedule impacted the credits selected and who is responsible for each credit C) Simple box energy model and how the model informed the building design and a list of potential vendors D) Narrative explaining how the health mission statement addresses the credit requirements and a plan of action

Glazing provides less insulating effects compared to standard walls

A project team for a school wants to increase the daylighting and views for students in classrooms. What issue should be considered if the design team chooses to increase the amount of glazing? A) A decrease in lighting control can result from increased glazing B) Glazing provides less insulating effects compared to standard walls C) Increased glazing will impact acoustical performance D) Increased glazing will decrease the opportunity for thermal comfort control

The corporate sustainability reports from each manufacturer and the building disclosure and optimization calculator

A project team has identified enough qualifying products to meet MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 1 Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting. What must be submitted for documentation of the credit? A) Cradle to Cradle certification labels, GreenScreen benchmarks, or manufacturer's declaration (for REACH) B) Health product declarations and GreenScreen benchmarks C) The corporate sustainability reports from each manufacturer and the building disclosure and optimization calculator D) Copies of all environmental product declarations and life cycle analysis reports

The timing and reliability of the supply will need to be assessed. The salinity of the water will need to be tested.

A project team in an arid climate is considering using cooling tower blowdown as an alternative source of water for irrigation. Which issues should be addressed as a result? (Choose Two) A) The timing and reliability of the supply will need to be assessed. B) The water will be unable to be used for turf grass. C) The evapotranspiration rate of the plants will decrease. D) The salinity of the water will need to be tested.

Determining that fixtures will not have performance problems

A project team is designing a 50-story high-rise residential building in an urban area. WaterSense labeled fixtures and fittings are being reviewed for WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction. Which action should occur to ensure building occupants are satisfied with the fixtures and fittings? A) Verifying that no dual-flush toilets are installed B) Determining that fixtures will not have performance problems C) Avoiding the use of waterless urinals in public restrooms D) Selecting no aerators that are labeled with WaterSense

A rail line a 1-mile (1,600-meters) bicycling distance of both functional entrances to the building A bus line a 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance of the project boundary that offers transit in only one direction

A project team is reviewing a map showing an office project, two functional entrances, transit stop locations, and walking routes and distances to transit stops. Which transit options do NOT qualify toward LT Credit Access to Quality Transit? (Choose Two) A) A rail line a 1-mile (1,600-meters) bicycling distance of both functional entrances to the building B) A bus-line a 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance of one functional entrance that has trips in both directions C) A ferry a 1/2-mile (800-meter) walking distance of the building's functional entrances D) A bus line a 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance of the project boundary that offers transit in only one direction

$40,000

A project team is reviewing material choices before deciding which products to include. The team located interior wall partitions made with recycled content that have been salvaged from another building. The partitions are available from a company located 50 miles (80 km) from the project site for the price of $20,000. What value do the partitions have toward MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials? A) $40,000 B) $60,000 C) $20,000 D) $0

Specify ENERGY STAR appliances or equivalent

A project team trying to achieve LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise for a new residential project would need to do which of the following? A) Select bathroom sinks with a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gpm (8.3 lpm) B) Install dual-flush toilets C) Reduce aggregate water consumption by 10% D) Specify ENERGY STAR appliances or equivalent

Reviewing other sites nearby

A project team will attempt to replicate the natural land cover conditions for SS Credit Rainwater Management. All EXCEPT which action could help the project team estimate the natural land cover conditions? A) Obtaining soil maps for the region B) Learning the historical context of the site C) Reviewing other sites nearby D) Obtaining pre-settlement vegetation maps

Use 20% alternative water sources

A project team will earn one point for WE Credit Cooling Tower Water Use by meeting the maximum number of cycles without additional treatment. Which action can the project team take to earn an additional point? A) Add filtration B) Use 20% alternative water sources C) Decrease the number of cycles of concentration D) Increase the concentrations in the condenser water

Exterior luminaires located outside the project boundary

A project team working on light pollution reduction needs to address all EXCEPT which factor? A) Internally illuminated exterior signage B) Exterior luminaires located outside the project boundary C) Uplight D) Light trespass

2

A project will include carpet tile and walk-off mats from one manufacturer, as well as ceramic tile and wood flooring from another manufacturer. All of the products have industry-wide (generic) EPDs. How many permanently installed products would this count toward MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - EPDs? A) 1 B) 0 C) 2 D) 4

Add a meter for makeup water

A project with an evaporative condenser uses 100% potable water for cooling. Which action would the project team need to take to achieve WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction? A) Add a meter for makeup water B) Add filtration C) Hire a water treatment professional to conduct a one-time potable water analysis D) Decrease the number of cycles of concentration

Preserve the greenfield and restore 30,000 SF (2,787 m2) of the previously developed area

A project's total site area is 280,000 SF (26,000 m2). At the beginning of a project, a landscape architect has categorized all areas of a site as either greenfield (180,000 SF/16,700 m2) or previously developed (100,000 SF/9,290 m2). Which strategy could the project team use to earn SS Credit Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat? A) Restore 30% of the previously developed area and donate 40% of the greenfield to a land trust B) Preserve the greenfield and restore 30,000 SF (2,787 m2) of the previously developed area C) Restore all of the previously developed area D) Preserve 50% of the greenfield

6 preferred parking spaces and 3 alternative fueling station spaces

A retail project includes 30 FTE and 800 daily visitors. The parking lot will have 20 employee parking spaces and 100 visitor parking spaces. How many spaces, and of what type, are needed for LT Credit Green Vehicles? A) 6 preferred parking spaces and 3 alternative fueling station spaces B) 6 spaces for preferred parking, 2 of which also have alternative fueling stations C) 2 preferred parking spaces and 1 alternative fueling station space D) 7 spaces for preferred parking and 6 alternative fueling station spaces

52,272 SF

A schools project in a suburban location is building on a previously developed site. The project site area is 174,240 SF. The building footprint is 65,000 SF and there are 20,000 SF of access roads and parking area. How much of the site does the project have to restore to earn a SS Credit Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat? A) 24,620 SF B) 34,848 SF C) 52,272 SF D) 17,848 SF

Manufacturer and model Percentage of occupants using the toilet

A team member is entering toilet information for calculating the design case for indoor water use. In addition to the fixture type and its flush rate, which information must be entered into the calculator for the toilet? (Choose Two) A) Manufacturer and model B) The percent of alternative water (if any) used when flushing the toilet C) Percentage of occupants using the toilet D) Gender ratio of the occupants using the toilet

The field can be included or excluded in WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction calculations at the project team's discretion

After the design phase of a school project the team decided to replace outdoor basketball courts with an athletic field covered in turf grass. What statement is true regarding this design change? A) The field's lighting is exempt from SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction B) The field would not contribute to SS Credit Joint Use of Facilities C) The field will not contribute SS Credit Open Space D) The field can be included or excluded in WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction calculations at the project team's discretion

Systems and assemblies, governing codes and standards, performance criteria and assumptions

After the owner documents their owner's project requirements (OPR), the project team will take that document to create the basis of design (BOD). What would be contained in the BOD? A) Functional testing, training requirements, issue resolution process B) Energy efficiency goals, number of occupants, building schedule C) Systems and assemblies, governing codes and standards, performance criteria and assumptions D) Operating mode tests, sustainability goals, occupant functions

The credit cannot be achieved

An abandoned building in a downtown area has been chosen for the site of a new museum. The energy performance of the building envelope will not meet the prescriptive requirements for EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance. The project team will not perform an energy simulation. What is true regarding the achievement of this credit? A) The project team can apply for an exception to the standard B) Building envelopes are excluded from this credit requirement for major renovation projects C) Exceeding the performance in another area of the building can make up the difference D) The credit cannot be achieved

The owner can implement a phase-out plan to earn LEED certification

An existing office building has a 20-year old chiller that uses CFC-11. An owner is considering a major renovation of the building and applying for LEED BD+C:New Construction certification. What statement is true about the project's ability to earn LEED certification? A) The owner can leave the existing system in place if the annual leakage is reduced to 10% or less B) The owner will not be able to achieve a Platinum level certification C) The owner must replace the chiller to earn LEED certification D) The owner can implement a phase-out plan to earn LEED certification

Design an underground parking deck for at least 338 parking spaces

An office park will contain 450 parking spaces. There will be 30 preferred parking spaces and 3 spaces for van or carpools. The team wants to earn a point for SS Credit Heat Island Reduction by placing parking underground. What should be done to earn the credit? A) Shade 338 parking spaces within 5 years B) Design an underground parking deck for at least 338 parking spaces C) Add 2 more van/carpool spaces D) Reduce parking to 200 spaces

Carbon offsets

An office project in a cold climate burns natural gas on-site for heating and uses electricity from the grid in warmer seasons for cooling. Which option can be used to mitigate both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions? A) RECs B) RECs or Green Power C) Green Power D) Carbon offsets

When any information needs to be identified for a daylight simulation

At which phase would a daylight consultant play a critical role? A) When any information needs to be identified for a daylight simulation B) When regularly occupied spaces are designed in the floor plan C) When the daylighting performance criteria need to be specified in the owner's project requirements D) During pre-design, to understand lighting and daylighting goals

Collect documentation of environmental claims for each product expected to contribute toward credit achievement and track each item purchased in the LEED MR offline calculator Conduct a LEED-specific pre-construction meeting to review the credit requirements in detail and stress their importance

Because the requirements for selecting products that qualify for building product disclosure and optimization are not typical of all construction teams and suppliers, which actions should be taken to ensure products meet the credit requirements? (Choose Two) A) Choose manufacturers that comply with the pre-approved requirements B) Collect documentation of environmental claims for each product expected to contribute toward credit achievement and track each item purchased in the LEED MR offline calculator C) Conduct a LEED-specific pre-construction meeting to review the credit requirements in detail and stress their importance D) Choose only local products sourced within 100 miles (160km) of the project site E) Only specify products with which contractors are familiar and that have been used on previous projects

The owner(s)

Before construction documents are written for an office project, the project team makes some design modifications as a result of value engineering. Who will be responsible for updating the Owner's Project Requirements? A) The CxA B) The architect(s) C) The owner(s) D) The design team

SS Credit Rainwater Management SS Credit Heat Island Reduction

During an early design review, a project team has decided to consolidate the building footprint and add underground parking. These changes can contribute to earning which credits? (Choose Two) A) SS Credit Rainwater Management B) LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint C) SS Credit Heat Island Reduction D) WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction

Identifying landscape features that will shade the building and minimize glare

During the schematic design of a project, a team is determining how best to site and mass the building to allow for passive solar strategies. Which strategy should the team consider? A) Avoiding atria and courtyards B) Incorporating thick floor plates C) Minimizing the ratio of window-to-floor area D) Identifying landscape features that will shade the building and minimize glare

A simple box energy model

Each item would be developed for EA Prerequisite Fundamental Commissioning and Verification except which of the following? A) A simple box energy model B) An operations and maintenance plan C) A commissioning report D) Current facilities requirements

Side slopes of 1:4 or more

Encouraging human interaction with wetland and natural areas for open space can be accomplished with all of the following EXCEPT: A) Educational signage B) Side slopes of 1:4 or more C) Walking trails D) Observation stations

Individual comfort controls for 50% of individual occupant spaces and controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces

For EQ Credit Thermal Comfort which design strategy will provide adequate thermal comfort control? A) Individual comfort controls for 50% of all regularly occupied spaces B) Individual comfort controls for 50% of individual occupant spaces and controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces C) Individual comfort controls for 100% of regularly occupied spaces and controls for 50% of non-regularly occupied spaces D) Individual comfort controls for 50% of shared multi-occupant spaces and all regularly occupied spaces

At least two potential load reduction strategies

For Integrative Process credit which factors must project teams assess through simple box energy modeling before completion of schematic design? A) At least one load reduction strategy and one energy efficiency strategy B) At least one way to increase efficiency C) At least two potential load reduction strategies D) At least one source of renewable energy

Send material samples to labs for testing Compare materials listed in the Cool Roof Rating Council Standard Database

For international projects using products that may not have SRI values, which actions should the project team take to make purchasing decisions for materials that can mitigate the heat island effect? A) Send material samples to labs for testing B) Use a thermal imager to estimate the heat gain of the material C) Compare materials listed in the Cool Roof Rating Council Standard Database D) Review the material ingredients if an HPD is available

Regional priority credits

How does LEED encourage focusing on regional issues? A) Awarding more points to those projects that have ENERGY STAR ratings B) Regional priority credits C) Using reasonable LEED boundaries D) Adhering to all local building codes

Increasing the required outdoor air intake for the system by more than 30%

If a building design includes a multiple-zone recirculating system and the project team wants to increase ventilation for EQ Credit Enhanced IAQ Strategies, which action will likely need to occur? A) Adding demand-controlled ventilation to the design B) Performing a simulation to determine if concentrations for pollutants regulated by NAAQS at outdoor air intakes are below the allowable annual average C) Installing MERV 13 (F7) filters D) Increasing the required outdoor air intake for the system by more than 30%

Use the budget calculation method for all relevant products

If a project team cannot meet the compliance thresholds in enough product categories for low-emitting materials, which action should the team take next? A) Increase the ventilation of the project by at least 30% B) Use the budget calculation method for all relevant products C) Select enough permanently installed products with published health-product declarations D) Use the budget calculation method for those products not meeting the VOC thresholds

Engagement of the owner and primary project team, setting a target certification level, picking LEED credits and assigning responsibilities

In an initial goal-setting workshop, which actions would occur? A) Creating a map outlining walking paths to diverse uses, selecting a vendor to purchase RECs from, reviewing power requirements of different energy consuming systems B) Engagement of the owner and primary project team, setting a target certification level, picking LEED credits and assigning responsibilities C) Hearing from all community representatives, clarifying functional and programmatic goals, building operations training D) Collection of information about local climates, reviewing EPDs of materials, life cycle analysis of the building design

By seeing if the local transit agency will commit to providing additional service to the project By getting the local government to commit to striping bike lanes or lower the street speed limit

In which ways can a project team influence change if a LEED project is not already located near a bicycle network or a transit stop? (Choose Two) A) By seeing if the local transit agency will commit to providing additional service to the project B) By increasing the amount of preferred parking at the site C) By working with the county commission to add more traffic routes or lanes to the project D) By getting the local government to commit to striping bike lanes or lower the street speed limit

To communicate green building is healthier and more enjoyable for individuals inside the buildings leading to increased productivity

Nearly every credit in the LEED rating system has a direct or indirect impact on human health. Why would a development firm want to convey this information to clients? A) To communicate how the LEED credits selected by the project team will play a vital role in attracting tenants B) To communicate green building is healthier and more enjoyable for individuals inside the buildings leading to increased productivity C) To communicate how this leads to lower operating costs D) To communicate how green building is cost effective

Reducing disability and discomfort glare

Selecting light fixtures with an illuminance of less than 2,500 cd/m2 for all regularly occupied spaces would help with which action? A) Reducing disability and discomfort glare B) Reducing contrast between the ceiling and a luminaire C) Reducing maintenance costs D) Approximating natural light

As-built drawings, equipment operations and maintenance manuals, final commissioning report

The CxA is working with the building owner to outline the requirements of a systems manual for EA Credit Enhanced Commissioning. What should the systems manual include? A) As-built drawings, equipment operations and maintenance manuals, final commissioning report B) Recommended schedule for recommissioning, basis of design, issues log C) Equipment preventative maintenance schedules, minimum outside air requirements, construction checklists D) As-built sequence of operations, defined roles and responsibilities, blank testing materials

Each location's rainfall and evapotranspiration levels

The WaterSense Water Budget tool uses which variables to determine how much landscape water a project needs? A) Each location's rainfall and evapotranspiration levels B) Evapotranspiration levels and smart scheduling technologies C) Sources of alternative water and each location's rainfall D) Size of the landscaped area and the sources of alternative water

SS Credit Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat

The design of a new five-story school includes plans for using stone from local quarries, a rainwater harvesting system, stacking the building program, solar thermal roof panels to heat hot water, and open grid paving. What green building strategies will these design decisions contribute toward? A) SS Credit Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat B) EA Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets C) LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection D) MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction

Install a second private water meter downstream of the public water supply meter

The entire water supply for a building is provided by a public water supply and uses a single water meter. The meter is not accessible for reporting to achieve WE Prerequisite Building-Level Water Metering. Which action can the project team take to track water usage? A) Install a second private water meter downstream of the public water supply meter B) Use the baseline water use calculations minus any non-potable water use sources C) Estimate the monthly usage based on the occupancy rate D) Use the design case calculations for the indoor and outdoor water use prerequisites

Emissions criteria for the non-renewable portion of the electricity

The owner of a new oceanfront museum project wants to use 50% green power, but the direct purchase of Green-e certified power is not available through the local utilities. An energy model was not done for EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance. What information is not required when determining the quantity of RECs to purchase? A) Median electrical intensity (kWh/sf-yr) B) Total building area (sq. ft.) C) Building type D) Emissions criteria for the non-renewable portion of the electricity

No later than two years after the project is substantially completed

The owner of a space has had a lot of turnover in the project team, resulting in delays in LEED documentation. How long can the project team wait to submit the construction phase review? A) No later than 18 months after any new version of LEED is released B) No later than 18 months after project registration C) No later than two years after the project is substantially completed D) No later than two years after signing the lease agreement

Not an employee or subcontractor of the general contractor or construction manager Not a member of the design team

The project owner has designated you to hire the Enhanced Commissioning Authority for a 100,000 sq. ft. retail center. What restrictions must you ensure the CxA meets to qualify for LEED credit? (Choose Two) A) Not an employee or subcontractor of the general contractor or construction manager B) Not a member of the design team C) Have building experience on at least 3 other building projects D) Not an employee or contractor of the owner

Providing walkable access to 10 or more diverse uses

The project team for an urban school project is reviewing options to integrate the school with the community. Which strategy would NOT count toward SS Credit Joint Use of Facilities? A) Contracting with an organization to share a parking lot B) Using a shared swimming pool owned by a nearby gym C) Making the school gymnasium open to the general public after school hours D) Providing walkable access to 10 or more diverse uses

A continuous network of bike trails

What could be classified as a bicycle network? A) Sidewalks in a city center that provide pedestrian access to public transit B) Streets with a maximum speed limit of 30 mph (40 kph) without dedicated bicycle stripes C) A continuous network of bike trails D) A 2-mile (3.2 km) bike lane separated from a 1-mile (1,600 m) bike trail by a highway with access to 10 diverse uses

24-hour period

What minimum time period must a waste stream audit be conducted for a retail project? A) 5 business days B) 1 week C) 24-hour period D) 2 weeks

Global Alternative Compliance Paths

What options within LEED credits make LEED more applicable for projects around the world? A) Regional priority credits B) Minimum program requirements (MPRs) C) Innovation credits D) Global Alternative Compliance Paths

When the project wants to achieve Platinum certification

When is the performance path more appropriate than the prescriptive path for energy efficiency? A) When the additional cost of energy modeling is not warranted B) When the project wants to achieve Platinum certification C) When the project budget and timeline would benefit from simplified decision making during the project design D) hen the project is a 10,000 SF (929 m2) retail building

Solar panels Heated swimming pool

Which building elements have to be commissioned as part of LEED certification for a hotel? (Choose Two) A) Solar panels B) Heated swimming pool C) Building envelope D)Fire alarm systems

To investigate and document site elements to inform project design and performance

Which description identifies the purpose of a site assessment? A) To avoid the development of environmentally sensitive land B) To reduce pollution from construction activities C) To identify any contamination that exists on the site D) To investigate and document site elements to inform project design and performance

Green housekeeping program that uses cleaning chemicals approved by Green Seal

Which design decisions can earn a project IN Credit Option 1 Innovation in a new construction project? A) Green housekeeping program that uses cleaning chemicals approved by Green Seal B) Providing 70% of a project's electricity using green power C) Having a 100% green roof system for each building that is part of the project D) Providing 15% on-site renewable energy

Urban projects have higher density, which changes the strategies for development

Which fact should project teams consider for SS Credit Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat in an urban versus a rural environment? A) Urban projects cannot achieve the credit. B) Urban projects have higher density, which changes the strategies for development. C) Urban projects must include a vegetated roof for at least 40% of the building footprint. D) Urban projects can only achieve the credit by providing financial assistance.

A description of special conditions and compliance with any applicable ESC measures

Which information of supporting documentation would a project with a zero-lot line need to document for compliance with the 2012 EPA Construction General Permit? A) Date-stamped photos of the project site B) A description of special conditions and compliance with any applicable ESC measures C) A list of all non-point source pollution D) Nothing, no documentation is necessary

A planned supermarket located in the same building that will be operating within one year of the LEED project's initial certificate of occupancy

Which of the following would be an eligible diverse use near a project? A) A swimming pool that is not publicly accessible B) A laundromat located within a 1/2-mile radius (800 m) from the project site C) A public transit stop located a 1/4-mile (400 m) walking distance from the project site D) A bank located a 5/8-mile (1,006 m) walking distance from the project site E) A planned supermarket located in the same building that will be operating within one year of the LEED project's initial certificate of occupancy

Adaptations

Which part of the LEED development cycle is used for streamlining the approach to particular needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types? A) Interpretations B) Recertification C) Adaptations D) Addenda

An open office plan with curtain wall exteriors that provide views in many directions

Which project design would help provide multiple lines of sight to vision glazing? A) A building with fritted glazing B) A design that included private offices on the perimeter of the building C) A narrow building with shallow floor plates and exterior louvers D) An open office plan with curtain wall exteriors that provide views in many directions

The application of the school project's water budget will not apply to the office project because water budgets are project-specific.

Which statement is true regarding a project team's ability to use the water budget from a school project and apply it to an office project? A) The application of the school project's water budget will apply to the office project if both projects use the same plumbing contractors. B) The application of the school project's water budget will not apply to the office project because water budgets are project-specific. C) The application of the school project's water budget will apply to the office project if both projects have the same type and number of indoor fixtures. D) The application of the school project's water budget will apply to the office project if both projects have the same gross floor area.

The contractor is responsible for filling out the checklist and returning it to the CxA.

Which statement is true regarding construction checklists as part of the commissioning process? A) The contractor is responsible for filling out the checklist and returning it to the CxA. B) Testing and balancing are not included in the checklist. C)Test sampling is prohibited even if the project contains a large number of identical systems. D) The checklist confirms the contractor has completed functional testing.

Interior lighting that represents 13% of the total annual consumption of the building Two space-cooling systems that each use 6% of the total annual consumption of the building

Which systems need to be metered for individual energy use for EA Credit Advanced Energy Metering? (Choose Two) A) Interior lighting that represents 13% of the total annual consumption of the building B) Systems that serve 100% of the building occupants C) Two space-heating systems that run on opposite schedules and each use 4% of the total annual consumption of the building D) Two space-cooling systems that each use 6% of the total annual consumption of the building

EPA Target Finder

Which tool will assist the project team when conducting a preliminary energy research and analysis for Integrative Process credit? A) ASHRAE 90.1 user's manual B) LEED Online C) EPA Target Finder D) USGBC energy calculator

Cradle-to-grave

Which type of analysis will the project team conduct for a whole-building life-cycle assessment? A) Cradle-to-grave B) ISO 14044 C) Cradle-to-cradle D) Functional equivalence

Luminaries that minimize uplight and light trespass from the site

Which type of external luminaires should be selected to generate well-shielded, well-directed light? A) Luminaries that do not have BUG ratings B) Luminaries that maximize uplight and have full cut-offs C) Luminaries that minimize uplight and light trespass from the site D) Luminaries that increase glare to reduce energy use

A private lavatory faucet

Which type of fixture is eligible for WaterSense labels? A) A tankless toilet B) A composting toilet C) A private lavatory faucet D) A waterless urinal

A product-specific Type III EPD

Which type(s) of EPD is(/are) always created from a product category rule? A) A product-specific declaration and product-specific Type III EPD B) A product-specific Type III EPD C) An industry-wide (generic) EPD D) A product-specific declaration