EXAM 2
1Which of the following elements located within a ½ mile walking distance would contribute to surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED? (select 4) A. A library B. A medium density housing development C. A gas station D. Up to 2 restaurants E. A motel F. A dry cleaner G. A car wash
A. A library B. A medium density housing development D. Up to 2 restaurants F. A dry cleaner
Which of the following are considered natural refrigerants (select 5) A. Ammonia (NH3) B. HFC C. Air D. Propane E. HCFC F. Carbon Dioxide G. Water (H2O)
A. Ammonia (NH3) C. Air D. Propane F. Carbon Dioxide G. Water (H2O)
When a location's soil or groundwater has been identified as contaminated and the local, state, or national authority requires its remediation, this is referred to as a . A. Brownfield B. Greenfield C. Blackwater D. Septic area
A. Brownfield
It is necessary to meet Minimum Program Requirements in order to achieve which one of the following? A. To pursue LEED certification B. To achieve LEED certification C. To achieve Enhanced Commissioning D. To achieve Innovation in Design Credits
A. To pursue LEED certification
A project team is targeting LEED O+M: Existing Buildings, what must they inventory in the building to confirm that it will meet the prerequisites? (select 2) A. Type of refrigerant contained in equipment B. Mercury content of fluorescent lamps C. Plumbing fixture flow/flush rates D. Recycling storage bins E. Water meters
A. Type of refrigerant contained in equipment C. Plumbing fixture flow/flush rates
If a project team is providing bicycle storage and shower/changing rooms for their LEED project, the bicycle storage must also be located within yards of a bicycle network. A. 100 B. 150 C. 200 D. 400
C. 200
In order to receive a LEED certification using the BD+C rating system, a project team must agree to meter the project building and share the building's energy usage with the USGBC for a minimum of year(s). A. 1 B. 2 C. 5 D. 7 E. 0
C. 5
A commissioning report will typically include all of the following except: A. A summary of the results of functional testing B. A confirmation of compliance with all LEED construction credit requirements C. Confirmation that the building systems adhere to the Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design D. Identification of system deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action
B. A confirmation of compliance with all LEED construction credit requirements
Which standard is associated with the thermal comfort of building occupants? A. ANSI Standards B. ASHRAE 55 C. ASHRAE 90.1 D. ASHRAE 62.1
B. ASHRAE 55
What industry standard is regularly referenced by LEED for design criteria for building energy performance? A. ASHRAE 62 B. ASHRAE 90.1 C. ENERGY STAR D. ASHRAE 55
B. ASHRAE 90.1
Which two factors are used to determine the solar reflectance index of a material? A. Solar heat gain coefficient and emissivity B. Albedo and emissivity C. Visible reflectance and emissivity D. Albedo and solar reflectance
B. Albedo and emissivity
The LEED Scorecard is intended to be used for which of the following purposes? (select 2) A. Forecasting the organizations energy expenses B. Assigning project team members specific credit responsibilities C. Communication of attempted credits to project team D. Communication of unattempted credits to project team E. Uploading of supporting documentation
B. Assigning project team members specific credit responsibilities C. Communication of attempted credits to project team
Which of the following scenarios would allow bamboo flooring to be considered both rapidly renewable and regional? A. Bamboo that is harvested oversees and shipped to a manufacturing facility 300 miles from the project site before delivery and installation B. Bamboo that is harvested 50 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing facility 100 miles from the site before delivery and installation C. Bamboo that is harvested 75 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing facility 250 miles from the site before delivery and installation D. Bamboo that is harvested 120 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing facility 300 miles from the site before delivery and installation
B. Bamboo that is harvested 50 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing facility 100 miles from the site before delivery and installation
Which of the following measures best contributes to energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality? A. Increased ventilation B. Daylighting C. Air flow monitoring D. High-efficiency filters
B. Daylighting
Which of the following does LEED qualify as renewable energy systems? (select 3) A. Gasoline driven generator B. Photovoltaic array C. Wind turbine D. Nuclear Fission E. Passive solar design F. Natural ventilation G. Geothermal
B. Photovoltaic array C. Wind turbine G. Geothermal
What types of equipment are Chlorofluorocarbons found in? (select 2) A. Fire suppression systems B. Rooftop package HVAC units C. Chillers D. Fan coil units E. Air compressors
B. Rooftop package HVAC units C. Chillers
Which of the following is not a use for harvested rainwater that is typically allowed by code? A. Cooling tower make-up water B. Showers C. Water closets D. Irrigation
B. Showers
All of the following are strategies to address the heat island effect, except ? A. Install a vegetated roof B. Specify impervious dark paving C. Place all parking under the building D. Plant shade trees adjacent to paving E. Install open grid paving
B. Specify impervious dark paving
1. Which of the following is not a rapidly renewable material? A. Wool B. Teak C. Bamboo D. Cork
B. Teak
In what year did the Montreal Protocol mandate that developing countries cease production of CFC refrigerants? A. 1992 B. 1996 C. 2003 D. 2010
D. 2010
How many LEED credits have regional priority points associated with them? A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
D. 6
What document is typically completed by the commissioning authority after construction is completed? A. Commissioning Plan B. Basis of Design C. Functional Testing Procedures D. Commissioning Report
D. Commissioning Report
The use of carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors to actively regulate the rate of outside air introduced into the building based on occupancy loads is often referred to as: A. CO2 monitoring B. Measurement and verification C. Minimum efficiency reporting value D. Demand controlled ventilation
D. Demand controlled ventilation
The total area that is altered as part of a project is referred to as: A. Heat Island B. Site Disturbance C. Impervious Features D. Development Footprint
D. Development Footprint
What type of irrigation is typically most efficient (i.e. wastes the least water in its distribution)? A. Rotor head B. Bubbler C. Micromister D. Drip
D. Drip
All of the following except which one would prevent a community service from contributing to surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED? A. Services located on the opposite side of a freeway with no pedestrian overpass within the ½ radius B. Services located within the ½ mile radius that cannot be accessed by sidewalks or pedestrian paths C. A second restaurant within the radius D. The second occurrence of any type of service except restaurants
C. A second restaurant within the radius
Which is not an example of an individual occupant thermal comfort control? A. A private office with an operable window B. An open office workstation with an adjustable underfloor air diffuser C. A training room with a wall thermostat D. A private office with an adjustable overhead air diffuser
C. A training room with a wall thermostat
Which type of water would never be appropriate for interior fixture use? A. Municipal reclaimed B. Harvested rainwater C. Black water D. Processed grey water
C. Black water
Which of the following groups are natural refrigerants? A. Water, hydrofluorocarbon, ammonia, butane, air B. Water, hydrofluorocarbon, chlorofluorocarbon, carbon dioxide, ammonia C. Water, ammonia, propane, carbon dioxide, air D. Hydrofluorocarbon, ammonia, chlorofluorocarbon, carbon dioxide, air
C. Water, ammonia, propane, carbon dioxide, air
For a project to qualify for the LEED Materials & Resources location valuation factor, a material or product must meet 2 of the following: extracted, manufactured, and/or purchased within miles of the construction site. A. 100 B. 250 C. 500 D. 750 E. 1000
A. 100
In order for a vehicle to be a green vehicle, it must obtain a minimum score of from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). A. 45 B. 50 C. 25 D. 80
A. 45
Which of the following are examples of pre-consumer recycled content products? (select 3) A. Concrete with fly ash from coal fired power plants B. Metal studs made from scrapped automobiles C. Particle board made from old shipping pallets D. Acoustical wall panel made with byproduct from a plastic bottle manufacturing plant E. Asphalt paving with reprocessed asphalt removed from old parking lot F. Insulation made of scrap from denim jean manufacturing
A. Concrete with fly ash from coal fired power plants D. Acoustical wall panel made with byproduct from a plastic bottle manufacturing plant F. Insulation made of scrap from denim jean manufacturing
What are two primary ways to ensure good indoor air quality after construction is complete? (select 2) A. Conduct a building flush out with 100% outside air B. Specify low-emitting interior materials C. Select high efficiency filters D. Conduct indoor air quality testing E. Increase ventilation rates
A. Conduct a building flush out with 100% outside air D. Conduct indoor air quality testing
Which one of the following refers to a document that includes the environmental impacts of extraction, operations, and activities associated with the manufacturer's product and product's supply chain and is verified by a third party? A. Corporate sustainability reports B. Forest stewardship council C. Basis of design D. Commissioning report E. Global reporting initiative
A. Corporate sustainability reports
Which responsibilities are overseen by the GBCI? (select 3) A. Development of the LEED® Accreditation exam content B. Development of the LEED rating system and reference guides C. Administration of LEED‐AP exam s for all specializations D. Registration and reviews of projects pursuing Certification E. Organizing and oversight of the annual Green Build Conference F. Oversight of future market transformation research programs
A. Development of the LEED® Accreditation exam content C. Administration of LEED‐AP exam s for all specializations D. Registration and reviews of projects pursuing Certification
Which of the following strategies support both occupant lighting needs and energy use reduction? (select 2) A. Glazing with high "Visual Light Transmittance" B. Installation of interior window blinds C. Exterior shade structures D. Overhead lighting E. Exclusively occupant controlled interior lighting
A. Glazing with high "Visual Light Transmittance" C. Exterior shade structures
Which of the following are low impact development (LID) design strategies? (select 3) A. Installation of open grid paving B. Reduction of building footprint C. Use of a high SRI reflective roof D. Compaction of existing site soils E. Rooftop harvesting of rainwater F. Adoption of a carpool program
A. Installation of open grid paving B. Reduction of building footprint E. Rooftop harvesting of rainwater
Which of the following examples would likely earn an Innovation in Design point for a LEED project, but are not considered exemplary performance? (select 2) A. Installing an interactive educational display in the lobby and conducting building tours B. Installing an innovative new lighting technology to reduce energy usage C. Reducing indoor water use by over 50% D. Designing the building to reduce impacts on local bird migration routes E. Providing twice the minimum level of daylight illumination in 100% of occupied spaces
A. Installing an interactive educational display in the lobby and conducting building tours D. Designing the building to reduce impacts on local bird migration routes
Which of the following topics are most directly addressed in the LEED category "Indoor Environmental Quality"? (select 4) A. Lighting Control B. Acoustics C. Indoor Energy Use D. Indoor Air Quality E. Thermal Comfort F. Occupant Life Safety G. Interior Color Selections
A. Lighting Control B. Acoustics D. Indoor Air Quality E. Thermal Comfort
The agreement that banned the production of CFC's in developed countries by 1996 is known as the ___________. A. Montreal Protocol B. Brundtland World Commission on the Environment C. Global Reporting Initiative D. US EPA Environmental Act of 1992
A. Montreal Protocol
Which of the following are considered non-potable water sources by LEED? (select 3) A. Municipal reclaimed B. Harvested rainwater C. Groundwater well D. Municipal water supply E. Processed grey water
A. Municipal reclaimed B. Harvested rainwater E. Processed grey water
What are some strategies to include in an indoor air quality management plan during construction? (select 3) A. Prohibit the operation of air handling equipment during construction B. Open all perimeter windows during construction C. Prohibit tobacco smoke inside the building and within 25 feet of the building during construction D. Meet ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010 ventilation requirements E. Meet SMACNA IEQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction
A. Prohibit the operation of air handling equipment during construction C. Prohibit tobacco smoke inside the building and within 25 feet of the building during construction E. Meet SMACNA IEQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction
Which of the following are considered nonstructural measures for rainwater quality control? (select 3) A. Rain gardens B. Pervious pavement C. Retention ponds D. Vegetated swales E. Rainwater cisterns F. Water quality inlet
A. Rain gardens B. Pervious pavement D. Vegetated swales
Which of the following are examples of post-consumer recycled content products? (select 3) A. Rebar manufactured from scrap steel B. Particle board made from lumber mill waste C. Rubber flooring made from old tires D. Drywall made with power plant fly ash E. Countertops made from crushed bottles
A. Rebar manufactured from scrap steel C. Rubber flooring made from old tires E. Countertops made from crushed bottles
What are the primary acoustical concerns addressed in LEED for Schools? (select 3) A. Reverberation time B. Noise from adjacent sites C. Mechanical system background noise levels D. Sound transmission through classroom walls and ceilings E. Fidelity of the public address system F. Impact isolation class
A. Reverberation time C. Mechanical system background noise levels D. Sound transmission through classroom walls and ceilings
Which four of the following represent over 60% of energy end use in a typical office building? (select 4) A. Space Heating B. Water Heating C. Space Cooling D. Ventilation E. Elevators F. Lighting Systems G. Refrigeration
A. Space Heating C. Space Cooling D. Ventilation F. Lighting Systems
A conventional code compliant urinal uses how much water to flush? A. 1.6 gallons B. 1.0 gallon C. 0.5 gallons D. 2 gallons
B. 1.0 gallon
A new development is proposed on a 10-acre site. In order to achieve a LEED credit for open space, the project team would need to ensure that a minimum acres of open space is provided. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
B. 3
A project is eligible for a maximum of how many Regional Priority Points? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 10
B. 4
A successful LEED certification project requires: (select 3) A. 60 or more points are earned B. 40 or more points are earned C. At least two CIRs are submitted D. Compliance with all prerequisites E. Minimum program requirements are met F. Utility data provided before Certification review
B. 40 or more points are earned D. Compliance with all prerequisites E. Minimum program requirements are met
What are the two ways to earn an Innovation in Design credit? (select 2) A. Specify a new and innovative building system or component that contributes to earning one of the LEED credits B. Demonstrate the environmental benefits of design opportunities not currently considered for LEED credits C. Design a component of the project to achieve exemplary performance of a LEED credit D. Design the project to exceed the requirements of every LEED credit being pursued E. Design the project to exceed the requirements in three or more LEED credits
B. Demonstrate the environmental benefits of design opportunities not currently considered for LEED credits C. Design a component of the project to achieve exemplary performance of a LEED credit
In high-priority redevelopment sites, tax incentives are offered to ? A. Maintain historic areas B. Encourage a wide range of occupants to move into an area C. Boost the local economy D. Allow a diversity of uses to occupy the neighborhood
B. Encourage a wide range of occupants to move into an area
Most of the activities of fundamental building system commissioning occur during what stage of a project? A. Construction phase B. Equipment start up and project closeout C. Construction documents D. Building operations
B. Equipment start up and project closeout
What are the three main factors of Light Pollution? (select 3) A. Contrast ratios B. Glare C. Backlight D. Minimum foot candles E. Uplight
B. Glare C. Backlight E. Uplight
In order for a project to receive credit for building/material reuse, all of the following reused or salvaged materials from an existing building count towards this credit except which of the following? (choose 2) A. Floor decking B. Hazardous materials C. Doors D. Exterior structural brick E. Window assemblies
B. Hazardous materials E. Window assemblies
An owner wishes to completely eliminate dependence on municipal water supplies for their project. What should be the first step in the integrated design process to accomplish this? A. Evaluate average rainfall and catchment potential for roof design B. Identify all project water end uses and develop a demand budget C. Meet with the health department to seek regulatory approval D. Determine physical space constraints of various cistern design options
B. Identify all project water end uses and develop a demand budget
A historic building built out to the lot lines in an urban area cannot support the weight of a vegetated roof system. Which strategy would likely be most effective in reducing the current stormwater runoff? A. Installation of pervious concrete for all paved walkways B. Install a cistern to capture all water from the existing roof downspouts C. Use stormwater filtration media to reduce total suspended solids (TSS) D. Use reinforced grass parking and reduce the amount of paved walkways
B. Install a cistern to capture all water from the existing roof downspouts
What are the two key strategies for managing cooling tower water use? (select 2) A. Replace refrigerant B. Install conductivity meters C. Install sub-meter in make-up water supply D. Calibrate thermostats
B. Install conductivity meters C. Install sub-meter in make-up water supply
A building owner wishes to better track water conservation success for numerous complex building systems, including a central cooling tower, landscape irrigation, and a cafeteria kitchen. Which action might you recommend to facilitate this? A. Development of a Measurement and Verification Plan for the facility B. Installation of water sub meters on key systems and equipment items C. Installation of low flow plumbing fixtures and efficient irrigation controller D. Analyze facility water bills and compare monthly use over several years
B. Installation of water sub meters on key systems and equipment items
Due to organizational changes, a company's regional office will not be moving into its new building when it is completed. The project has just concluded the Construction documents phase of design. It is now planned that the building will become a leased tenant space or flex space. Which LEED rating system is most appropriate for this project to successfully achieve Certification? A. LEED BD+C: Healthcare B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell C. LEED BD+C: New Construction D. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell
A mixed use project is proposed with three stories of residential apartments over ground floor retail core and shell space. Which LEED rating system should the team use to certify the project? A. LEED BD+C: Homes B. LEED BD+C: New Construction C. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell D. LEED ND: Built Project
B. LEED BD+C: New Construction
An insurance agent is relocating her offices into a 500 square foot storefront space in a newly constructed strip mall. The project includes a full tenant improvement a new rooftop package mechanical unit and exterior signage per the developer's tenant standards. Which LEED rating system is most appropriate for this project? A. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell B. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors C. LEED BD+C: New Construction D. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
B. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
Which of the following strategies is not compliant with the LEED requirements for a Construction Waste Management Plan? A. Selling various scrap metals to a local salvage yard B. Land clearing debris sent to a municipal composting facility C. Donations of remnant carpet to Habitat for Humanity D. Onsite crushing of concrete for use as a paving base course
B. Land clearing debris sent to a municipal composting facility
Which of the following strategies will inherently increase the effectiveness of daylighting in reducing energy consumption? (select 2) A. Manually operated window shades B. Light shelves C. Fritted exterior glazing D. Daylight sensor lighting controls E. Elimination of manual lighting control
B. Light shelves D. Daylight sensor lighting controls
Which one of the following is not a minimum program requirement? A. Must be on permanent land in a permanent location B. Must meet maximum project size requirements C. Must meet minimum project size requirements D. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
B. Must meet maximum project size requirements
Unregulated "process" building and site energy uses include the following: (select 4) A. Parking Garage Ventilation B. Office Equipment C. Building Elevators D. Food Prep Equipment E. Service Hot Water Systems F. Medical Equipment Lighting
B. Office Equipment C. Building Elevators D. Food Prep Equipment F. Medical Equipment Lighting
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of the USGBC and LEED logos? (select 2) A. The Certification logo may be used when publishing materials announcing project registration B. The Certification logo may be used for marketing a project after a project is LEED Certified C. The USGBC logo may be modified by a member organization to closely match their own branding D. The USGBC logo may be used on product packaging to denote that a product can be used to help a project earn LEED certification E. The USGBC logo may be used in editorial and marketing materials to signify sponsorship or when placed adjacent to text that describes the U.S. Green Building Council
B. The Certification logo may be used for marketing a project after a project is LEED Certified E. The USGBC logo may be used in editorial and marketing materials to signify sponsorship or when placed adjacent to text that describes the U.S. Green Building Council
The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) is referenced by LEED for what purpose? A. To guide the engineer's mechanical ductwork and fan sizing efforts B. To calculate the baseline of a project's regulated water consumption C. To quantify the electrical and water sub-meters required in a building D. To establish the maximum allowable project lighting power consumption
B. To calculate the baseline of a project's regulated water consumption
A university is planning a new building and is seeking LEED for New Construction Certification. The building will be served by the existing central utility plant with chillers that still contain CFC refrigerants. To meet the requirements of a LEED prerequisite, they must implement a CFC phase out plan. When must the implementation of this phase out plan be completed in order to earn LEED certification? A. Within 5 years of project completion B. Before the start of construction of the new building C. By the end of construction of the new building D. Within 10 years of project completion
C. By the end of construction of the new building
1. Which refrigerant does LEED prohibit the use of in building systems? a. HCFC b. HFC c. CFC d. CO2
C. CFC
The period of time when an energy utility provider contacts an energy consumer to lower energy usage during a time of exceptionally high energy usage for that utility district is known as _______________ A. Low-usage period B. Demand response C. Curtailment event D. Heat wave
C. Curtailment event
An owner is considering the deletion of a proposed building management system during construction. Which energy-saving design strategies are likely to be most impacted by this decision? (select 2) A. Office lighting occupancy sensors B. Solar hot water system C. Demand controlled ventilation D. Daylight sensors E. Measurement and verification
C. Demand controlled ventilation E. Measurement and verification
A LEED Accredited Professional may contribute to a project in all of the following ways, except: A. Facilitates the eco-charrette B. Serves as the LEED Project Administrator for LEED Online C. Guarantees that the project receives LEED certification D. Identifies interactions between LEED prerequisites and credits
C. Guarantees that the project receives LEED certification
All of the following are true statements comparing HCFC and HFC refrigerants, except ? A. HFC refrigerants have the lowest Ozone Depletion Potential B. HCFC 123 has the lowest Global Warming Potential C. HFC refrigerants are more thermodynamically efficient D. HCFC refrigerants are schedule for phase out in the Montreal Protocol E. HCFC refrigerants have a low Ozone Depletion Potential and a short atmospheric life
C. HFC refrigerants are more thermodynamically efficient
A project team and stakeholders joined together during a project's pre-design and throughout the design process to set sustainable building goals for the project and to outline these goals in the owner's project requirements and basis of design. This is referred to as which one of the following? A. Corporate sustainability reporting B. Commissioning C. Integrative process D. Building design and construction E. Design process
C. Integrative process
A developer is proposing a four story, market-rate apartment complex with a clubhouse and pool in the center. The project will include a central boiler for heating and hot water, but each unit will be separately metered for electricity. Which LEED rating system would be most applicable to certify this project? A. LEED BD+C: New Construction B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell C. LEED Homes: Multifamily Midrise D. LEED Homes: Multifamily Lowrise
C. LEED Homes: Multifamily Midrise
LCA stands for: A. Least Cost Alternative B. LEED Credit Analysis C. Life Cycle Assessment D. Low Carcinogenic Attributes
C. Life Cycle Assessment
Which of the following most directly addresses how water enters is managed and ultimately leaves a site? A. Design Simulation B. Design Biomimicry C. Low Impact Development D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
C. Low Impact Development
The triple bottom line refers to what? (choose 3) A. Performance B. Persistence C. People D. Platforms E. Planet F. Profit
C. People E. Planet F. Profit
The various LEED rating systems encourage developments to occur near established districts and to include facilities to support reduce vehicle usage. Which strategy does not reduce "Vehicle Miles Traveled?" A. Provide ample bicycle storage and changing rooms with showers B. Provide preferred parking to carpools C. Provide preferred parking to hybrid or high efficiency vehicles D. Locate projects within short walking distance to existing bus, streetcar, and light rail stops
C. Provide preferred parking to hybrid or high efficiency vehicles
Landscaping with native plants contributes most significantly to which two LEED credits? A. SS Credit Site Plan and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat B. SS Credit Rainwater Management and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat C. SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction D. SS Credit Open Space and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction
C. SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction
Pre-consumer recycled content is: A. Sourced from residential landfills B. Sourced from wholesale dealers C. Sourced from manufacturing waste or byproducts D. Sourced from virgin material
C. Sourced from manufacturing waste or byproducts
Which term refers to decision makers, those that must live with the decisions made and those that must carry out these decisions of a project? A. Occupants B. LEED Project teams C. Stakeholders D. LEED Administrators
C. Stakeholders
Which are the best examples of occupant lighting controls? (select 2) A. Perimeter window zone ambient lighting daylight sensor B. Open office area way-finding lighting occupancy sensor C. Task lights integrated with workstation furniture system D. Wall switch controlled general lighting for a private office E. General lighting controlled by a programmable 24-hour time clock
C. Task lights integrated with workstation furniture system D. Wall switch controlled general lighting for a private office
All of the following are part of the USGBC®'s policy regarding the use of their logo, except ? A. The logo is provided by the USGBC B. The logo may only refer to a USGBC program or product C. The logo signifies endorsement by the USGBC D. All uses of the logo must include a trademark E. The mark must be smaller that of other users
C. The logo signifies endorsement by the USGBC
Increased ventilation has a positive impact on all of the following except: A. Air quality B. Absenteeism C. Thermal comfort control D. CO2 concentrations
C. Thermal comfort control
VOC stands for: A. Validated Offset Carbon B. Verified Occupant Comfort C. Volatile Organic Compound D. Variable Operational Condition
C. Volatile Organic Compound
Which step comes first in an optimal integrated design approach to achieve sustainability goals? A. Develop space plan to maximize occupant access to day lighting and views B. Orient schematic building to minimize east/west sun path exposure and overall footprint size C. Verify HVAC sizing calculations and incorporate lighting controls into design D. Evaluate the project site and identify design opportunities to minimize environmental impact
D. Evaluate the project site and identify design opportunities to minimize environmental impact
A developer is moving their corporate office into one of the existing buildings that they own. Their new offices will occupy floors 3 through 5 of the seven story building. Which LEED rating system would be most applicable to certify this project? A. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell B. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings C. LEED BD+C: New Construction D. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
D. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
The primary project team member responsible for managing the documentation for a project in LEED Online is known as the ? A. LEED Project Analyst B. LEED Project Assistant C. LEED Project Ombudsman D. LEED Project Administrator
D. LEED Project Administrator
Which of these is an example of a post-consumer content recycled product? A. Light gauge metal studs made from steel fabrication scrap B. Ceramic tile made from window glass rejects C. Carpet pad made from scrap from a plastic bottle manufacturing facility D. Medium density fiberboard made from scrapped shipping pallets from a distribution facility
D. Medium density fiberboard made from scrapped shipping pallets from a distribution facility
What core strategy can best position a project to minimize overall environmental impact and energy demand? A. Reducing the heat absorbing impervious area on site B. Significant use of salvaged materials for construction C. Ample use of landscaping to shade building exterior D. Minimizing the overall size of the proposed building
D. Minimizing the overall size of the proposed building
A facility's transportation demand management plan might include an employee incentive such as: A. Distribution of information highlighting city mass transit routes B. The demolition of overflow surface parking areas on site C. Designation of preferred parking spaces on site D. Monetary reimbursement for monthly non-used parking allowances
D. Monetary reimbursement for monthly non-used parking allowances
An 85-unit apartment building pursuing BD+C: New Construction has one bus stop located a ½ mile from the project building's main entrance. Will this building be able to achieve LT credit Access to Quality Transit? A. Yes. The bus stop is located within the ½ mile requirement for credit compliance. B. Yes. Existing, temporarily rerouted, or planned stops are eligible to meet the credit requirements. C. No. There must be two or more bus stops in order to achieve the credit. D. No. The bus stop must be within ¼ mile of the project building.
D. No. The bus stop must be within ¼ mile of the project building.
Which interior finish strategy best demonstrates the sustainability principle of "Reduce" (as in "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle")? A. Soy wall insulation and linoleum floor tiles B. Refurbished furniture purchased from a local vendor C. Walls made from recycled content drywall and salvaged metal studs D. Polished concrete floors and exposed structure throughout
D. Polished concrete floors and exposed structure throughout
Which one of the following terms refers to a cause causing an effect, and that effect in turn causing the same effect? A. Negative feedback B. Iterative process C. Integrative process D. Positive feedback
D. Positive feedback
Increasing access to public transportation provides which of the following benefits? A. Reduced heat island effect B. Reduced requirements for bicycle parking C. Increased demand for road capacity D. Reduced vehicle uses
D. Reduced vehicle uses
One example of a process water use would be a/an: A. Public restroom lavatory B. Athletic facility shower C. Residential kitchen sink D. Restaurant dishwasher
D. Restaurant dishwasher
Which of the following building materials has the least embodied energy relative to a project's materials procurement? A. Imported bamboo plywood B. Recycled content particle board C. Salvaged barn siding from the adjacent state D. Wood doors and frames salvaged from on site
D. Wood doors and frames salvaged from on site
An existing Community College wishes to achieve LEED Certification for a new auditorium building. The new auditorium building is one quarter the size of the existing school. Which LEED rating system best fits the project scope? A. LEED BD+C: New Construction B. LEED BD+C: Schools C. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors D. LEED BD+C: Retail E. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings F. Both A and B
F. Both A and B