LEED Green Associate Exam

CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems for LEED BD+C projects

LEED prohibits the use of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems for all LEED BD+C projects. However, existing small HVAC&R or other equipment—such as standard refrigerators and small water cooler units containing less than 0.5 pound (225 grams) of refrigerant—are exempt from LEED requirements.

LWR

Landscape water requirement (LWR) is the amount of water that the landscape will require during the site's peak watering month. To calculate the LWR, projects will use the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s WaterSense Water Budget Tool.

Green-e

Leading certification program for the green power generation in the US

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010, Appendix G with errata

Used for whole building energy simulation; prereq - min. energy performance

ASHRAE 52.2-2007

Air filter standards

In a city with high air pollution, using air filters with which of the following minimum efficiency reporting values would be the best choice to enhance indoor air quality? A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 14

14

LEED Campus Program

A certification program commonly used for multiple projects that are on a shared site under the control of a single entity seeking individual certification for each building.

Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

A metric that expresses a building's energy use as a function of its size

Bioswale

A stormwater control feature that uses a combination of an engineered basin, soils, and vegetation to slow and detain stormwater, increase groundwater recharge, and reduce peak stormwater runoff.

LEED Volume Program

A streamlined certification process for organizations that plan to certify more than 25 prototype-based construction projects within 3 years.

How many points can a LEED BD+C project receive by employing one LEED AP ID+C and one Legacy LEED AP as principal participants of the project team? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

A. 0 can only earn max of 1 credit as long as AP has credential for appropriate project.

Every project in any LEED rating system will be scored out of __________. A. 100 points B. 104 points C. 106 points D. 110 points

A. 100 points Every project in any LEED rating system will be scored out of 100 points. However, just like some exams have bonus questions, LEED has 10 bonus points. Credit categories for Innovation (6 points) and Regional Priority (4 points) award the bonus points in LEED. But still, every project will be scored on the basis of 100 points, not 110.

Which of the following standards/guides are project teams advised to review, in order to implement a successful integrative process? A. ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities B. Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Applications Manual AM10 C. Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide D. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)

A. ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities

Which of the following types of outdoor areas can be included or excluded from the landscape water requirement (LWR) calculations according to the project team's decision? (Choose 2) A. Athletic fields B. Pedestrian-oriented turf area C. vegetated playgrounds D. Garden space with different vegetation types

A. Athletic fields, C. Vegetated playgrounds

__________ ensures that the building envelope is tested and verified to achieve the target building performance with respect to energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability. This also increases the occupants' comfort levels through infiltration testing, reduced solar heat gain, and glare control. A. Building envelope commissioning B. Building exterior commissioning C. Building envelope checklist D. Commissioning

A. Building envelope commissioning

Which of the following organizations developed the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program? A. California Air Resources Board B. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy C. ENERGY STAR D. US Green Building Council

A. California Air Resources Board

Which of the following is the education portal of USGBC? A. EDUCATION@USGBC B. LEED Online C. USGBC@EDU D. Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

A. EDUCATION@USGBC

__________ are products other than food that are biological products, renewable agricultural materials, or forestry materials, and are derived from biomass. A. biobased materials B. diverted materials C. Low-emitting materials D. hide products

A. biobased materials

In LEED, building interior is defined as: A. Everything inside the waterproofing membrane excluding the waterproofing membrane B. Everything outside the waterproofing membrane, including the waterproofing membrane C. Everything inside the outer wall including the wall D. Everything inside the outer wall excluding the wall

A. Everything inside the waterproofing membrane excluding the waterproofing membrane

Which of the following is a voluntary program that sets standards for wood product manufacturers to ensure responsible forest management? A. Forest Stewardship Council B. US Housing and Urban Development C. US Dept of Agriculture D. Land Trust Alliance

A. Forest Stewardship Council

Which of the following is the term that is used to define undeveloped land? A. Greenfield B. Brownfield C. Infill site D. Zero-lot-line land

A. Greenfield

Which of the following strategies is addressed both by the Sustainable Sites credit category and the Energy and Atmosphere credit category? A. Installing solar panels on the roof B. Using mixed-mode ventilation C. Reducing parking footprint D. Utilizing integrated pest management

A. Installing solar panels on the roof

Which of the following provides guidance on the types of projects that are eligible for LEED certification, protect the integrity of the LEED program, and reduce the number of issues that arise during the certification process? A. Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) B. Alternative compliance paths C. Pilot credits D. Addenda

A. Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)

For building envelope commissioning, which of the following organizations does LEED refers to? A. National Institute of Building Sciences B. US Department of Energy's Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) C. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) D. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) guidelines

A. National Institute of Building Sciences

Which of the following is the most effective strategy to reduce waste? A. Reusing existing buildings B. Developing new buildings by conductive life-cycle assessment C. Reusing existing materials in new buildings D. Developing green buildings

A. Reusing existing buildings

Which of the following is a component of the "Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-Being" impact category? A. Support occupant comfort and well-being B. Protect and restore water resources C. Reverse contribution to global climate change D. Reduce raw material resources extraction

A. Support occupant comfort and well-being

Why does LEED refer to the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association? A. To describe the necessary control measures to be taken during the construction phase to maintain sufficient indoor air quality B. To reduce the energy usage of the building C. To reduce the construction and demolition waste disposed of in landfills D. To encourage the use of products and materials that contain life-cycle information

A. To describe the necessary control measures to be taken during the construction phase to maintain sufficient indoor air quality

For fundamental commissioning in LEED, the qualified commissioning authority should have completed commissioning for at least __________ similar projects from the early design phase to the minimum ten months of occupancy. A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

A. Two

When using the name of LEED's creator for the first time on any first reference, it should be written as: A. U.S. Green Building Council B. USGBC C. United States Green Building Council D. U.S.G.B.C.

A. U.S. Green Building Council

In LEED, which of the following is the database used to estimate a building's energy costs? A. US Department of Energy's Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) B. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) guidelines C. Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Applications Manual D. ASHRAE 90.1

A. US Department of Energy's Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)

In which of the following integrated process phases should the project teams assess the triple bottom line of the project? A. discovery phase B. design and construction phase C. occupancy, operations, and performance feedback phase D. implementation phase

A. discovery phase

LEED refers to the 2012 US Environmental Protection Agency Construction General Permit (CGP) for: A. Erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan B. Indoor air quality C. low-emitting materials D. quality views

A. erosion and sedimentation control plan

Which of the following types of exterior lighting is not exempt from LEED requirements on uplight and light trespass? A. facade lighting B. directional lightings in transportation C. roadway lightings D. national flag lighting

A. facade lighting

Starting from the predesign and continuing throughout all the design phases, LEED encourages project teams to implement an __________ among building and site systems that will enable project teams to discover unique opportunities to enhance project performance and environmental benefits. A. integrative process B. triple bottom line process C. life-cycle assessment D. commissioning process

A. integrative process

Which of the following is a type of building design that creates no waste and also provides more output than consumed input? A. regenerative design B. sustainable design C. integrated design D. green design

A. regenerative design

Which of the following values are used to calculate the solar reflectance index (SRI) value? (Choose 2) A. solar reflectance B. emissivity C. Albedo D. heat island effect value

A. solar reflectance and B. emissivity

CIR

After the project is registered at LEED Online, if a project team has questions about the technical details of a prerequisite, credit, or MPR, a Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) is issued to ask for clarification. Sometimes the reference guide will not be able to provide all the information regarding the achievement of a particular prerequisite/credit, and, in that case, the project team would submit a CIR through LEED Online and ask for a clarification. It is important to note that one CIR can be sent to clarify a single question, and project teams can submit an unlimited number of CIRs.

ACP

Alternative Compliance Path (ACP) can be an example of a credit adaptation for international projects. ACPs enable international projects to earn the appropriate prerequisites/credits by allowing them to meet international standards or their local standards instead of United States-based standards. Rating systems are also periodically updated to cover more ACPs.

ACEEE

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

For all LEED BD+C projects, LEED prohibits the use of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems. However, existing small HVAC&R or other equipment—such as standard refrigerators and small water cooler units containing less than __________ of refrigerant—are exempt from LEED requirements. A. 0.25 pound (123 grams) B. 0.5 pound (225 grams) C. 1 pound (450 grams) D. 2 pounds (900 grams)

B. 0.5 pound (225 grams)

How many levels of LEED certification are there? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

B. 4 There are four levels of LEED certification. LEED Certified: 40-49 points (This is the base certification level.) LEED Silver: 50-59 points LEED Gold: 60-79 points LEED Platinum: 80+ points

In order to increase occupant comfort, LEED encourages project teams to provide individual thermal comfort controls for at least __________ of the individual occupant spaces. A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 90%

B. 50%

In order to increase occupant comfort, LEED encourages project teams to provide individual lighting controls that enable occupants to adjust the lighting to suit their preferences for at least __________ of the individual occupant spaces. A. 80% B. 90% C. 95% D. 100%

B. 90%

For LEED, which of the following products can be considered as locally harvested and can qualify for the location valuation factor of LEED? A. A wood product that was harvested within 120 miles of the project site B. A steel product that was manufactured within 90 miles of the project site C. A glass product that was produced within 150 miles of the project site D. A plastic product that was manufactured within 110 miles of the project site

B. A steel product that was manufactured within 90 miles of the project site Products that are extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 100 miles (160 kilometers) of the project are considered local products and qualify for the location valuation factor of LEED.

After a LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) project gets registered at LEED Online, there are three stages of LEED ND certifications available. Which of the following is not one of them? A. Conditionally Approves LEED ND Plan B. Anticipated LEED ND Plan C. Precertified (Reviewed) LEED ND Plan D. Certified LEED ND

B. Anticipated LEED ND Plan

Which of following is not a LEED BD+C rating system adaptation? A. Data centers B. Commercial C. Retail D. Warehouses and distribution centers

B. Commercial

Which of the following strategies is not related with the Sustainable Sites credit category? A. Avoiding development on sensitive lands B. Conducting a flush-out C. Minimizing project disturbances to the neighboring properties and rainwater systems D. Reducing the pollution created from construction activities by controlling soil erosion and airborne dust

B. Conducting a flush-out

Which of the following is an intentional reduction in the electricity usage in response to a curtailment event or changes in the price of electricity? A. Retrocommissioning B. Demand Response C. Green pricing D. Load shifting

B. Demand response

Which of the following specifies the baseline flow and flush rates in LEED? A. Watersense Water Budget Tool B. Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) C. LEED Online D. ENERGY STAR

B. Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992)

Which of the following terms is a measurement unit that describes the building's energy usage relative to its size? A. Efficiency B. Energy use intesity C. Kilowatt-hour D. Energy factor

B. Energy use intensity

Which of the following organizations develops lighting specifications? A. ACEEE B. IESNA C. FSC D. C2C

B. IESNA

Which of the following statements is false about green building development? A. Green building projects can qualify for structural incentives such as reduced review and permitting duration B. If a green building developer is unfamiliar with green building practices, it is better not to design for a green building C. A green building project can have increased floor-to-area ratio upon certification or proof of green building practices D. Some municipalities offer reductions or waivers for permit review or other less onerous permitting processes to green buildings

B. If a green building developer is unfamiliar with green building practices, it is better not to design for a green building

Which of the following LEED BD+C credit categories awards points for pursuing pilot credits? A. Regional Priority credit category B. Innovation credit category C. Energy and Atmosphere credit category D. Integrative Process credit category

B. Innovation credit category

Which of the following types of glazing can satisfy the quality view requirements of LEED? A. Patterned glazing B. Insulated glazing C. Vision glazing that contains frits D. Tinted glazing

B. Insulated glazing A vision glazing should allow a clear image of the outdoors and should also be free of frits, patterns, fibers, or tints that disturb the color of the view in order to satisfy LEED requirements. Insulated glazing will allow a clear image of the outdoors.

Which of the following strategies cannot be considered a bicycle-friendly design strategy? A. Providing short-term and long-term bicycle storage spaces for building occupants and visitors B. Locating the project inside a priority development area C. Providing on-site showers with a changing facility D. Locating the project closer to bicycle networks

B. Locating the project inside a priority development area

Locating the project site close to diverse uses would result in earning credits under which of the following credit categories? A. Sustainable Sites B. Location and Transportation C. Water Efficiency D. Innovation

B. Location and Transportation

According to LEED, which of the following types of bicycle storage is protected storage from rain and snow, and is for residents and employees? A. Short-term bicycle storage B. Long-term bicycle storage C. Preferred bicycle storage D. None of the above

B. Long-term bicycle storage

A 50-story mixed-use development project contains a healthcare facility on the first 10 floors and contains residential units on the floors above 10. If the gross floor area is the same on each story, which of the following rating systems can the project team use for the project? A. Only LEED BD+C: Healthcare B. Only LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation C. The project team can either choose LEED BD+C: Healthcare or LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation D. LEED BD+C: Healthcare and LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation rating systems should both be used

B. Only LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation 40/60 rule

Which of the following LEED certification fees will vary according to the project size? A. Registration fee B. Review (certification) fee C. Expedited review fee D. Credit interpretation ruling fee

B. Review (certification) fee

Which of the following strategies is addressed both by the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category and the Energy and Atmosphere credit category? A. Maximizing building views B. Using natural ventilation where appropriate C. Enhancing building acoustics D. Using low-emitting materials during construction

B. Using natural ventilation where appropriate

Which of the following statements is false about vegetated roofs? A. Using vegetated roofs will decrease rainwater runoff B. Vegetated roofs are much cheaper compared to regular roofs C. Vegetated roofs are more durable compared to regular roofs D. Vegetated roofs have great acoustical and insulation qualities

B. Vegetated roofs are much cheaper compared to regular roofs

__________ refers to a system in which all the recyclable materials are mixed in a single collection truck, instead of being sorted into separate commodities such as plastics, glass, metals, and more. A. source separation B. commingled recycling C. waste-to-energy conversion D. source reduction

B. commingled recycling

For eligible LEED credits, a performance beyond the LEED credit requirements will earn projects __________ points, which are generally achieved by doubling the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold. A. Innovation B. Exemplary performance C. Bonus D. None of the above

B. exemplary performance

Under "Stage 1—Conditionally Approved LEED ND Plan" of the LEED ND certification process, project teams can optionally submit their prerequisites to GBCI beforehand in order to verify that they can achieve them. This review is called the __________. A. conditional review B. optional prerequisite review C. prerequisite anticipation D. conditional prerequisite review

B. optional prerequisite review

__________ is a process whereby rainwater is collected and filtered to be reused as an alternative to potable water. The filtered rainwater can be used for irrigation, for toilet and urinal flashing, or even for process water in cooling towers. A. bioswale B. rainwater harvesting C. wet pond D. dry pond

B. rainwater harvesting

For the projects that install a landscape that does not require any permanent irrigation, the period after the first __________ of the new planting will be considered in the LEED requirements, as the newly planted landscape will need more water to become established in that period. A. one year B. two years C. three years D. Four years

B. two years

Which of the following materials is an inherently nonemitting material? A. flooring adhesive B. untreated marble C. epoxy paint D. window sealant

B. untreated marble

Which of the following is the primary factor of light trespass onto adjacent sites? A. Glare B. Uplight C. Backlight D. Facade lighting

Backlight

A 100,000 square feet of land that has a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) of 2 can allow the construction of a __________ building. A. 50,000-square-foot B. 100,000-square-foot C. 200,000-square-foot D. 400,000-square-foot

C. 200,000-square-foot

For LEED BD+C projects, how many points are awarded under the Regional Priority credit? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6

C. 4

To be considered a green vehicle, a vehicle must achieve a minimum green score of __________ on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide. A. 25 B. 35 C. 45 D. 50

C. 45

LEED Online is used by: A. USGBC B. GBCI C. Both USBGC and GBCI D. None of the above

C. Both USGBC and GBCI

Pursuing which of the following may result in earning exemplary performance points if the requirements are met? A. MPRs B. Prerequisites C. Credits D. None of the above

C. Credits

In order to promote green developments, many municipalities award structural or financial incentives to developers or homeowners who practice green building techniques. Which of the following is not a financial incentive? A. Tax credits B. Waiver for permit reviews C. Density bonuses D. Revolving load funds

C. Density bonuses

Which of the following is not an adaptive reuse strategy? A. Designing a flexible floor plan to accommodate future layout changes B. Using movable wall partitions to allow for floor plan modifications C. Designing for no interstitial space in order to increase net floor height D. Using modular systems to accommodate future renovations

C. Designing for no interstitial space in order to increase net floor height

Which of the following strategies will not aid in sustainable site management? A. Developing a sustainable site management plan B. Using nontoxic snow- and ice-removal products C. Employing natural ventilation D. Utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

C. Employing natural ventilation

LEED requires projects to use __________ green power. A. Green-e certified B. Cradle-to-cradle certified C. Green-e Energy certified D. Green-e Climate certified

C. Green-e Energy certified

Using salvaged materials will contribute to reduction in the demand for virgin materials. Which of the following is not a type of salvaged material that can be used in new buildings according to LEED requirements? A. Bricks B. Doors C. Hazardous flooring D. Cabinets

C. Hazardous flooring

Which of the following rating systems is appropriate for a newly built multifamily residential project with 3 stories? A. LEED BD+C: Multifamily Mid-Rise B. LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation C. LEED BD+C: Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise D. LEED ID+C: Existing Buildings

C. LEED BD+C: Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise

The __________ is for multiple projects that are located on a single campus owned by the same entity. A. LEED Volume Program B. Addenda C. LEED Campus Program D. Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR)

C. LEED Campus Program

Which of the following statements about LEED rating systems is false? A. The LEED BD+C: Core and Shell Development rating system is eligible for precertification B. LEED O+M rating system certifications expire every five years, and in order to keep a LEED O+M certification, a project needs to be recertified every five years C. LEED ND and LEED for Homes rating systems require in-field verification D. The LEED ND rating system is designed to ensure that the developing neighborhood integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism, and green building

C. LEED ND and LEED for Homes rating systems require in-field verification

Which of the following statements is false for a building located on a LEED ND-certified land? A. Building occupants can find diverse uses within walking distance of the building B. The building project would have a big advantage towards earning a LEED BD+C certification C. LEED ND sites increases vehicle miles traveled (VMT) D. Locating the building inside a LEED ND site would contribute to reducing the suburban sprawl

C. LEED ND sites increases vehicle miles traveled (VMT)

Which of the following project costs is not a hard cost? A. Labor costs B. Equipment costs C. Management costs D. Material costs

C. Management costs

Which of the following is not a part of the commissioning (Cx) plan? A. Goals and objectives B. Team member roles/responsibilities C. Operations and maintenance (O&M) plan D. Basis of design (BOD) reviews

C. Operations and maintenance (O&M) plan

In LEED, the full-time equivalent (FTE) value will be used to determine the occupant usage of the fixtures and fittings. And to obtain the FTE of the building, the occupants will first be identified by the occupant types. Which of the following is not an occupant type? A. Full-time staff B. Part-time staff C. Part-time visitors D. Transient occupants

C. Part-time visitors

Implementing which of the following strategies is not mandatory for all LEED BD+C projects? A. Creating an ESC plan according to the erosion and sedimentation requirements of the 2012 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Construction General Permit (CGP) or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent B. Reducing the project's landscape water consumption by at least 30% from the calculated baseline for the site's peak watering month C. Reducing indoor water usage 30% by utilizing more efficient fixtures and fittings D. Providing dedicated areas that can be accessible by the waste haulers and building occupants for the collection and storage of recyclable materials for the entire building

C. Reducing indoor water usage 30% by utilizing more efficient fixtures and fittings all LEED BD+C projects should reduce their indoor water usage by 20%

To increase occupant comfort, individual lighting controls should be provided for the individual occupant spaces. According to LEED standards, the lighting controls provided should contain at least __________ lighting level(s). A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

C. Three

__________ is a type of project which the building footprint covers the whole lot. A. Net-zero energy project B. Regenerative design project C. Zero-lot-line project D. Green building project

C. Zero-lot-line project

Which of the following strategies will not aid in reducing the heat island effect? A. providing undercover/underground parking B. installing cool roofs C. installing clerestory windows D. using open-grid paving

C. installing clerestory windows

Which of the following strategies will not aid in reducing single-occupancy vehicle use? A. promoting public transportation B. limiting the amount of parking spaces in buildings C. providing discounted parking spaces for green vehicles D. promoting a bicycle-friendly design

C. providing discounted parking spaces for green vehicles

When addressing the LEED requirements for the heat island effect, which of the following values do project teams need to use for the roofing materials? A. albedo value B. Solar reflectance (SR) value C. solar reflectance index (SRI) D. 3-year aged solar reflectance (SR) value

C. solar reflectance index (SRI)

ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005

Commissioning essentials

Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)

Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute developed a Cradle-to-Cradle certification that evaluates the environmental aspects of products with five different criteria: material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Cradle-to-Cradle certified products are proven to be environmentally friendly.

Which of the following cannot be considered as a built environment? A. Roads B. Buildings C. Neighborhoods D. Wetlands

D. Wetlands

For the whole-building energy simulation, which of the following ASHRAE standards does LEED refers to? A. 2011 ASHRAE Handbook B. ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 C. ASHRAE 62.1-2010 D. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010, Appendix G with errata

D. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010, Appendix G with errata

In LEED, which of the following standards is used for fundamental commissioning? A. ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2007 B. ASHRAE Standard 55-2010 C. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 D. ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005

D. ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005

Which of the following LEED BD+C projects should install permanent water meters that can measure the total potable water use for the building and associated grounds? A. LEED BD+C: Retail B. LEED BD+C: Healthcare C. LEED BD+C: Hospitality D. All LEED BD+C projects

D. All LEED BD+C projects

__________ refers to the measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity, such as construction, operation, transportation, or construction materials. A. Carbon neutrality B. Development footprint C. Carbon offsets D. Carbon footprint

D. Carbon footprint

A project team is planning to install a graywater system in order to use graywater as toilet flush water and earn points in LEED. However, the local code does not allow the use of graywater. What should the project team do? A. Submit a credit interpretation ruling (CIR) and ask for a clarification B. Inform GBCI about the local codes and still earn points without installing the graywater system C. Install the graywater system and inform the local authorities about the reasons for not obeying the local code D. Follow the local codes instead of LEED requirements

D. Follow the local codes instead of LEED requirements

Which of the following refrigerants contains the least ozone depletion potential (ODP)? A. Hydrochlorofluorocarbon-123 B. Chlorofluorocarbon-500 C. Chlorofluorocarbon-114 D. Hydrofluorocarbon-507A

D. Hydrofluorocarbon-507A

Which of the following strategies will not aid in establishing a good standard of indoor air quality for building occupants following the construction period? A. Meeting all applicable control measures of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines during the construction phase B. Protecting absorptive materials that are installed or stored on-site from moisture damage C. Changing the filters of the HVAC equipment before the occupancy phase, if the HVAC system is used during construction D. Implementing a recycling plan for the generated construction waste

D. Implementing a recycling plan for the generated construction waste

Which of the following strategies cannot aid in reducing the potable water used in cooling towers? A. Using graywater in cooling towers B. Increasing the level of treatment to increase the cooling tower cycles using the same condenser water C. Using reclaimed water in cooling towers D. Increasing the evaporation rate of the potable water used

D. Increasing the evaporation rate of the potable water used

Which of the following is not a rainwater management strategy? A. Installing vegetated roofs B. Using green infrastructure technologies C. Using open-grid paving D. Installing cool roofs

D. Installing cool roofs

Which of the following strategies will not increase the occupants' comfort levels? A. Providing thermal comfort controls to the individual occupant spaces B. Providing lighting controls to the individual occupant spaces C. Providing quality views D. Installing high-efficiency toilets

D. Installing high-efficiency toilets

For the LEED for Homes certification, at the beginning of the project, project teams will need to hire a __________, which will be responsible for overseeing all the certification process and incorporate the rating system requirements into the project's design and construction. A. Legacy LEED AP B. LEED for Homes Provider Organization C. LEED AP Homes D. LEED Pro Reviewer

D. LEED for Homes Provider Organization

Which of the following statements is false about a building product with a Health Product Declaration (HPD)? A. Project teams can see the list of potential chemicals inside the product B. Project teams can see the material ingredients of the product C. Project teams can see the health information and related concerns of the product D. Project teams can see the recyclable materials inside the product

D. Project teams can see the recyclable materials inside the product

Health Product Declaration (HPD)

Disclosure that provides a product's material ingredients, list of potential chemicals, related concerns, and additional health information

Which of the following diverse uses are classified under the "services" diverse use category? (Choose 3) A. Dry cleaner B. Education center C. Bank D. Pharmacy E. Restaurant

Dry Cleaner, Bank, Restaurant

Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide

Energy design guide

ASHRAE 90.1

Energy standard for buildings, also used to identify project's climate zone

2011 ASHRAE Handbook

Handbook about the HVAC applications, in the credit it relates to the HVAC background noise

ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007

HVAC&R technical requirements for commissioning

IESNA

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America; develops lighting specifications

IPM

Integrated Pest Management. Program used to keep pests from entering and establishment and to eliminate any pests that do get in

IgCC

International Green Construction Code (IgCC). It establishes baseline regulations about the green features of projects and also addresses a building's water efficiency, energy efficiency, site impacts, types and contents of materials used. IgCC is developed by the International Code Council (ICC), which is known to develop building codes mainly dedicated to building safety and fire prevention. In addition, local jurisdictions and local building codes started to adopt IgCC codes, which enforce implementation of green principles both in design and construction phases of the projects. When adapted by local jurisdictions or building codes, IgCC becomes enforceable, unlike other green building rating systems.

MERV

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

MPRs

Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) are the minimum standards/characteristics that every LEED project should meet to pursue LEED certification. MPRs state whether a project can pursue LEED certification or not. They provide guidance on the types of projects that are eligible for LEED certification, protect the integrity of the LEED program, and reduce the number of issues that arise during the certification process. They define the types of buildings, spaces, and neighborhoods that a LEED rating system is designed to evaluate.

Montreal Protocol

Montreal Protocol was signed in 1987. The 1987 Montreal Protocol banned the production of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants, and it is also phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants. The phasing out of CFCs in developed countries began in 1991. In the United States, the phasing out of CFCs was completed in 1995. And by 2030, less active HCFCs will be completely phased out.

inherently nonemitting materials

Naturally occurring materials and products made from inorganic materials such as marble or granite contain low or no VOCs and are therefore exempt from LEED requirements

Land Trust Alliance

Provides accreditation to land trust organizations Credit - Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat

SMACNA

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) guidelines describe the necessary control measures to be taken during construction to protect indoor air quality.

SRI

Solar Reflectance Index. used for roofing materials.

CIBSE AM10

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Applications Manual AM10 is a standard that defines the process for natural ventilation in nondomestic buildings.

WaterSense Water Budget Tool

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s WaterSense Water Budget Tool is an online calculating tool which the project team needs to input the types of vegetation, the area of each vegetation, project location, and irrigation system type. With this information, the online tool will calculate the total LWR of the project, which will be the baseline value. Next, project teams will need to discover innovative ways for reducing this value.

LEED Online

The online platform of USGBC (www.usgbc.org/leedonline/) and is shared by both USGBC and GBCI. In LEED Online, project teams can register their project; pay their certification fees; upload their LEED submittals, documentation, and photos; access their credit templates and calculators; contact their project reviewers; contact customer support; send a credit interpretation ruling (CIR); and more.

rainwater harvesting

The process of collecting and filtering rainwater to be reused as an alternative to potable water. can be used for irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing, and even for process water in cooling towers

ASHRAE Standard 55-2010

Thermal Comfort conditions for human occupancy

carbon neutrality

To emit no more carbon emissions than can realistically be offset.

CBECS

US Department of Energy's Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) is a database used to estimate a building's total energy cost.

ASHRAE 62.1-2010

Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality

Emissivity

a measure that shows how much heat or infrared radiation a material can shed back into the atmosphere

Energy Factor

a metric used to compare the energy conversion efficiency of residential appliances

Open Grid Paving

a pavement system with at least 50% unbound (permeable)

carbon offset

a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for or to offset an emission made elsewhere.

cool roof

a roof that reflects more sunlight and absorbs less heat compared with traditional dark-colored roofs

Commissioning (Cx)

a systematic investigation by skilled personnel that compares building performance with the project goals, design specifications, and, most importantly, the owner's project requirements (OPR).

Forest Stewardship Council

a voluntary program that sets standards for wood product manufacturers to ensure responsible forest management in order to prevent deforestation and loss of habitat. The FSC provides a chain of custody (CoC) certification, which is a procedure that tracks a product from the point of harvest/extraction to its distribution.

ENERGY STAR

a voluntary program which provides certification to buildings and consumer products which meet certain standards of energy efficiency.

demand response

an intentional reduction in the electricity usage in response to a curtailment event or changes in the price of electricity

Addenda

combines all the changes, improvements, issued LEED interpretations, and modifications made to a LEED rating system. Just like a piece of software updates itself once a week or so to incorporate the latest updates, LEED rating systems are updated with addendas.

Hard costs

costs that physically contribute to the construction, such as labor costs, construction material costs, and equipment costs, are hard costs

pilot credits

credits being tested for the updated version of LEED; can become actual credits of the updated LEED rating system. Pursuing any pilot credit is optional to team members, but if the project chooses to earn a pilot credit, bonus points will be awarded. The points will be awarded under the "Innovation" credit, which is located under the Innovation credit category.

Building envelope commissioning (BECx)

ensures that the building envelope is tested and verified to achieve the target building performance with respect to energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability. This also increases the occupants' comfort levels through infiltration testing, reduced solar heat gain, and glare control.

Soft costs

everything needed for developing a project that does not physically contribute to the building; all management and supervision costs, design costs, permits, and taxes

LCA

life-cycle assessment (LCA) of a product comprises the evaluation of the environmental effects produced during its entire life-cycle, from its origin as a raw material until its end, usually as a waste

triple bottom line

people, planet, profit

LEED Pro Reviewer

professionals that evaluate the educational LEED courses on EDUCATION@USGBC.

Legacy LEED AP

professionals who passed the LEED AP exam before 2009; not offered anymore and all new LEED APs should choose a specialty

carbon footprint

the measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity, such as construction, operation, transportation, or construction materials.

Flush-out

the process of supplying ample amounts of fresh air to the building before or during occupancy; this process will take away the contaminated air and establish the desired level of indoor air quality.

development footprint

the total land area of a project site covered by buildings, streets, parking areas, and other typically impermeable surfaces constructed as part of the project

solar reflectance

used for non-roof materials