LEED GA
What is the required fee to submit a CIR?
$220
Which of the following refrigerants have an ozone depletion potential thats very close to 0? -CFCs -HCFCs -HFCs -CFC-502
HFCs
A gas used in fire extinguishers that damages the ozone layer
Halons
LEED requires documentation of chemical inventory. Which one of the following is an acceptable document?
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
How can you decrease a parking footprint of a project by
-Building in places w/ transit -Transportation demand management strategies -Locating in high density areas
Process energy (unregulated energy) includes what?
-Computers -office equipment -Kitchen Stoves -Kitchen refrigerators -Cooking and food preparation equipment -Washers and dryers -Elevators and escalators
What is a cradle to cradle product?
A term used in life cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life.
Recycled materials should be tracked based on their:
Cost
In LEED V4, the Regional Priority credit zones were created using:
Geographic information systems (GIS) - based programs
LEED regional priority credits are related to:
Geographically specific environmental priorities ex: is a credit category that aims to provide an incentive for the achievement of credits that address geographically specific environmental, social equity, and public health priorities.
__________ are central heating and/or cooling systems that transfer heat to or from the ground. In winter, this system uses the earth as a heat source while in summer the earth is used as a heat sink.
Geothermal heat pumps
Which of the following is a disadvantage of direct sunlight exposure? -Glare -Higher occupant comfort -Energy consumption -Increased artificial lighting usage
Glare -direct sunlight is not good for interior psaces as it causes glare and excessive heat gain
GBCI stands for
Green Business Certification Inc
A developer wants to construct a new residential building, While engaging with design consultants they proposed to design a building that uses less raw materials, consumes less energy and water, and generates less waste. What kind of building or design process are they referring to?
Green building Design process
Which of the following about green buildings is false? -Green buildings remain resource-efficient throughout their entire life cycle -In terms of initial cost, green buildings are more expensive to build compared to regular buildings -Green buildings can create more problems during the building operations phase compared to regular buildings -Green buildings are environmentally sensitive
Green buildings can create more problems during the building operations phase compared to regular buildings
What are renewable energy cerfificates? (RECs)
Green certificates ex: Renewable energy certificates (RECs), also known as green certificates, green tags, or tradable renewable certificates, represent the environmental attributes associated with the power produced from renewable energy projects and are sold separate from commodity electricity.
__________ is the design of chemical products and processes that eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
Green chemistry
Methods of capturing rain water include all of the following except: -Green roof -Retention pond -Rain garden -Lavatories
Lavatories
The following are uses to non-potable water, except: -landscape irrigation -toilet flushing -urinal flushing -lavatories
Lavatories
LEED stands for:
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
For LEED an impervious surface is a surface that contains __________ perviousness.
Less than 50%
A project is using 60% less irrigation water than specified in the baseline. Which system will get the most benefit?
Outdoor water use reduction
What steps should the project team do to achieve LEED Certification?
Step 1) Register the project 2) Satisfy all MPRs, prereqs, and credits required docs 3) submit for GBCI review 4) receive approval with at least 40 points
Which of the following is not allowed to be used in composite wood?
Urea-formaldehyde
Which of the following is NOT a water flow fixture? -Showerhead -Spray valve -Lavatory faucet -Urinal
Urinal is not a water flow fixture -they are considered as a flushing water fixture
Project teams can use non-potable water for which of the following uses?
Urinals ex: can be used in urinals, toilets and irrigation
Strategies for reducing energy dmeand include all of the following except; -using insulation that has low U-value -using LED lamps -maximizing solar gains "in colder climates" -proper orientation and adequate sizing
Using LED lamps ex: Using LED lamps is considered an energy efficient strategy not a reduced energy demand strategy.
Which of the following strategies will not reduce the energy demand of a building? 1) Educating building occupants on their patterns of energy consumption 2) Conducting an energy auditWrong answerYour answer 3) Rightsizing the building 4) Using a natural refrigerant in the HVAC system instead of using a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerant
Using a natural refrigerant in the HVAC system instead of using a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerant ex: A natural refrigerant's ODP and GWP values are zero or very close to zero; however, they are less effective than the HCFCs. For example, cooling a building with a natural refrigerant results in more energy consumption than with an HCFC refrigerant.
What is black water?
water from toilets or kitchen sinks, not treated
Which of the following is NOT part of the triple bottom line? -environment -wellness -economic -social
wellness ex: The three triple bottom lines are: Environmental, Social, and Economic.
In the United States buildings account for ____ % of electricity consumption
72%
Heat island effect is addressed under which standard?
ASTM
What are the main variables that affect indoor environmental quality?
-Acoustics -Indoor air quality -Thermal comfort -Controlling systems ex: Some of the variables include: Temperature, Humidity, Lighting, Acoustics, Air Quality, Control Systems. Light pollution is addressed under sustainable sites. Landscaping is not related to indoor environmental quality. Energy efficient appliances would benefit energy efficiency.
What are the basic types of LEED improvements that are updated through revisions on a regular development cycle?
-Errata and adenda -next version of LEED -adaptations
In some states, which of the following cannot be used as toilet flush water?
-Graywater -Reclaimed water
What is the proper sequence for LEED certification?
-Register your project -applying -GBCI Reviewing -Final LEED certification
What is demonstrated under a site assessment?
-Topography -Hydrology -Climate -Vegetation
Characteristics of Iterative process
-an iterative process has a repetitive characteristic -the iterative process is the core of the integrative process -contains a lot of feedback loops that provide opportunities for synergies and verifying goals to ideas and strategies
The construction waste management plan will describe what?
-where construction and demolition debris is going to go. -The plan outlines diverting construction debris from landfills through reusing, salvaging, and recycling materials. -Part of this decision is to use commingled or separate recycling
The amount of water consumption in waterless urinals equals to:
0.0 gpf ex: The waterless urinals are water-free fixtures that can save water and money. Studies shows that it's also improving hygiene and protecting the environment.
Which of the following is the baseline for water consumption of public lavatories?
0.5 gpm ex: Public lavatory (restroom) faucet: 0.5 gpm at (60 psi) - Private lavatory faucet: 2.2 gpm
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.
0.5 lb
What is the Median payback period for the commissioning of existing buildings?
0.7 years
What is the maximum number of points a project can get from a single regional priority credit?
1
A building that covers an entire project site has a FAR of:
1 ex: Floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of a building's total floor area (gross floor area) to the size of the piece of land upon which it is built.
Baseline water use for a urinal
1 gallon per flush
Roles of GBCI
1) Administration of the LEED exams 2) Overseeing LEED credential maintenance 3) Third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects
At the end of the construction review of a LEED BD+C project, GBCI will mark the submitted prerequisites and credits as:
1) Awarded 2) Denied 3) Clarify
Which of the following are green building rating systems? (3) -BREEAM -CASBEE -ACEEE -Green globes US / CBI CIBSE -GBCI
1) BREEAM 2) CASBEE 3) Green Globes U.S./GBI CIBSE
What are the 3 natural refrigerants?
1) CO2 2) Ammonia 3) Propane
In order to earn the Indoor Air Quality Assessment credit, project teams can either do one of 2 things:
1) Conduct a flush-out 2) Conduct an air testing
To promote Smart Growth, the US EPA has promoted the following 10 strategies
1) Create mix land uses (residential, commercial, retail etc., all in the same land) 2) Take advantage of compact building design 3) Create a range of housing opportunities and choices 4) Create walkable neighborhoods 5) Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place 6) Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas 7) Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities 8) Provide a variety of transportation choices 9) Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective 10) Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
What are the 5 steps for the split review? *during design phase (LEED BD+C and LEED ID+C)
1) Design submittals are sent by the project team. 2) Preliminary design review is conducted by GBCI. 3) If additional information is needed to evaluate the application, GBCI will ask for clarification, and the project team will send the clarification. 4) GBCI will proceed with the final design review to evaluate the clarifications and report the anticipated/denied prerequisites/credits to the project team. 5) The project team will either accept or appeal the result.
Project team decided to ventilate the building through a hybrid system "Mechanically and Naturally". Which of the following credit categories will be impacted the most?
1) Energy and Atmosphere 2) Indoor environmental quality ex: Mechanical and natural systems will affect the energy consumed by the project. The amount of fresh air is determined in mechanical systems and required to comply with ASHRAE 62.1 under Indoor Environmental Quality credit category. Natural ventilation is addressed under Indoor Environmental Quality where it should meet credit requirements.
Irrigation impacts which of the following LEED categories?
1) Energy and Atmosphere 2) Water efficiency
What are the 3 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization (BPDO) credits? & Are VOC levels of the materials related to these credits?
1) Environmental Product Declaration 2) Sourcing of raw materials 3) Material ingredients & No ex: VOC levels of the materials used is not an aspect related to BPDO credits, which are under the Materials and Resources credit category. VOC is addressed by the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category.
The following are categories of certified wood:
1) FSC Mix [NN] % 2) FSC Mix Credit 3) FSC 100% (FSC Pure) ex: For calculating contribution to credit achievement, the wood product must be itemized on the vendor's invoice determining how much certified wood is included in the product. The categories are FSC 100% (FSC Pure), FSC Mix Credit, and FSC Mix [NN] %. The requirement threshold is met by achieving a certain percentage of certified wood by cost.
LEED created five eligible categories for uses and the counted uses must represent at least three of the five categories, exclusive of the building's primary use. What are the 5 categories?
1) Food retail 2) Community serving retail 3) Services 4) Civic and Community facilities 5) Community anchor uses
When calculating the indoor water use of a project, the project team will need what 2 things:
1) Full time equivalent value (FTE) of the project 2) Baseline flow and flush rate as indicated by the Energy Policy Act of 92
LEED Acceptable CSR frameworks include the following 4:
1) Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 3) U.N. Global Compact: Communication of Progress 4) ISO 26000: 2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility
When choosing environmentally friendly products, a project team should look for what 3 things:
1) Health Product Declarations (HPD) 2) Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) 3) Corporate Sustainability Reports (CSR)
Using open-grid paving system as a part of the hardscape can aid in earning which 2 credits?
1) Heat island reduction 2) Rainwater management
Using air filters with high MERV values will result in: (Choose 2) -Increased energy usage -Increased removal of particles and contaminants from the supply air -Decreased air quality -Decreased thermal quality
1) Increased energy use 2) increased removal of particles and contaminants from the supply air ex: more energy will be used as there is more energy will be needed to draw the air from denser filters
What are the 9 LEED BD+C credit categories?
1) Integrative process 2) Location and Transportation 3) Sustainable sites 4) Water efficiency 5) Energy & Atmopshere 6) Materials and Resources 7) Indoor environmental Quality 8) Innovation 9) Regional priority
Which of the following rating systems are the adaptations of the LEED for the Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) rating system? -LEED ND: Plan -Precertified LEED ND Plan -LEED ND: Built phase -LEED ND: Pilot
1) LEED ND: Plan 2) LEED ND: Built Project
In LEED, which of the following CANT be counted as materials diverted from landfills for the construction waste management? (Choose 3) -Land cleaning debris -Alternative daily cover -Petroleum based plastics -Wood based products -Hazardous materials
1) Land cleaning debris 2) Alternative daily cover 3) Hazardous materials
What are the 3 primary greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere?
1) Ozone 2) Nitrous oxide 3) Methane
When selecting a building material there are 3 things to consider..
1) Performance - how does it do compared to alternatives, 2)Adaptability - can the item be reused 3)Embodied Energy
Which of the following represents the electrical use by all the equipment that is connected to the electrical system via electrical receptacles? (Choose 2) -Plug load -Nonprocess load -Regulated load -Receptacle load
1) Plug load 2) Receptacle load
Which of the following are addressed by Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)? (Choose 2) -Project boundaries -Project's size -Building orientation -Building performance
1) Project boundaries 2) Project's size
What tasks can you perform using LEED Online?
1) Registering the project for the LEED ceritifcation 2) Submitting a CIR 3) Submitting a LEED Interpretation
What are the LEED impact categories
1) Reverse contribution to global climate change 2) Enhance individual human health and well being 3) Protect and restore water resources 4) Protect Enhance and Restore biodiversity and ecosystem services 5) Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles 6) Build a greener economy 7) Enhance social equity, environmental justice and community quality of life
Why does LEED requires projects to share their potable water use data for five years? (Choose 2)
1) To identify the common traits among high and low performers 2) To share its findings with the project teams so that they can improve performance
USGBC's programs have three distinguishing characteristics, Which of the following are the right characteristics as mentioned by USGBC?
1) committee-based 2) member-driven 3) consensus-focused
What is the common flush rate of the high efficiency toilets (HETs)
1.28 gpf ex: High efficiency toilets usually use water less than 1.6 gpf, it also goes beyond the standard and use 1.28 gpf with 20% savings. A few of the new toilets use even less, only 1.1 gallons (4 liters).
What is the baseline water consumption of toilets?
1.6 gpf
Rapidly renewable materials can replenish within ____ years
10 years
LEED added a criteria for locally extracting, manufacturing, and delivering materials. The acceptable criteria for Local products is
100 miles
What is the threshold of CO2 emissions in a LEED interior space?
1000 ppm ex: Adding CO2 sensors in the densely occupied spaces will ensure levels of CO2 are not exceeding the set threshold and not exceeding 1,000 parts per million.
What is the project minimum size requirements for LEED BD+C rating systems
1000 sq ft
Under the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), all the LEED Green Associates must earn __________ after earning their credential or otherwise the credential will expire, and retaking the exam will be necessary to maintain the LEED professional credential.
15 continuing education hours every 2 years
What is the water baseline of private lavatories?
2.2 gpm
What is the minimum indoor water saving that projects should achieve to be able to receive LEED certification?
20%
Under the LEED requirements, the erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan of all the newly built projects should conform to which of the following?
2012 US EPA Construction General Permit (CGP) or local equivalent
When does the Montreal Protocol want to phase out HCFC in what year?
2030
If a building is used by 20 full-time employees (working 8 hours a day) and 10 part-time employees (working 4 hours a day), and does not have any transient occupants, or residents, what would be the full-time equivalent (FTE) value of the building?
25
LEED requires project teams to prohibit smoking outside the building except in designated smoking areas located at least __________ from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows.
25 ft
What is the project minimum size requirements for LEED ID+C rating systems
250 sq ft
Project team is trying to reduce heat island effect through selecting high SRI materials. Which of the following is the first criteria for selection?
3 year aged high SRI value ex: Project team should first look at three-year aged high SRI value, if the team can't obtain the three-year SRI value, then a higher initial SRI value can be selected.
According to the Outdoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite, every project under the LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation rating system must establish a minimum of __________ outdoor water use reduction from the baseline landscape water requirement (LWR).
30%
What is the minimum outdoor water reduction baseline?
30%
Buildings account for what % of CO2 emissions?
38%
For LEED BD+C projects, how many points are awarded under the Regional Priority credit?
4
median payback period for new building commissining
4.8 years
What is the following percentage of the ecosystem services that have been assessed worldwide are currently degraded or used unsustainably?
40%
Buildings certified under the LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating systems should get a recertification every:
5 years
Project teams can phase out CFC found in existing buildings after project completion. What is the maximum duration that the project can take to complete the phase out plan?
5 years ex:5 years is the maximum duration the project can take to complete the phase out of CFC refrigerant. The annual leakage rate should be maintained at a maximum of 5%.
How many Regional Priority credits are available for every project location?
6
**Continued** At the end of the construction phase the following 5 steps occur for the split review:
6) Both construction and extra design submittals (if applicable) are sent by the project team. 7) A preliminary construction review is conducted by GBCI. 8) If additional information is needed to evaluate the application, GBCI will ask for clarification, and the project teams will send the clarification. 9) GBCI will proceed with the final construction review to evaluate the clarifications and report the awarded/denied prerequisites/credits to the project team. 10) The project team will either accept or appeal the result.
For all the LEED BD+C rating systems, except LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, __________ % of the project's gross floor area must be complete by the time of LEED certification
60%
Which of the following projects are eligible to pursue the LEED BD+C: Schools rating system? (Choose 2) A) A newly built nonacademic building inside a school campus B) A newly built continuing education building outside the school campus C) Interior fit-out work of an elementary school building project D) A newly built higher education building inside a school campus
A & D ex: a newly built higher education and nonacademic building on school campuses can be used
A Project Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) process is designed to allow project teams to obtain technical guidance. Which of the following statements in true about CIRs?
A CIR can be submitted for credits and prerequisites
An organization is planning to certify a large number of very similar projects with a high level of standardization, which type of certification would they pursue?
A LEED Volume certification
A LEED Project Administrator should have which of the following accreditations? -LEED Fellow -LEED GA -LEED AP w/ specialty -Does not need to have an accreditation
A LEED project admin does not need to have an accreditation
What is Alternative Compliance Path (ACPs)?
A facilitation way for international projects to achieve LEED certification
Which of the following describes telecommuting? -A flexible work arrangement that allows an employee to work from home or elsewhere for part of all of their regular work schedule. -A program to manage and facilitate the carpooling process for more convenient and easy road trips. -Two or more persons driving together in a privately-owned vehicle. -It Allows an employee to work a traditional 35-40-hour workweek in less than the traditional number of workdays.
A flexible work arrangement that allows an employee to work from home or elsewhere for part of or all of their regular work schedule
How could you describe a cooling tower?
A heat rejection device that rejects waste heat to the atmosphere through the cooling of a water stream to a lower temperature ex: It's often called closed-loop cooling system as it acts as a heat sink by recirculating water.
Which projects would fall under the LEED BD+C: Multifamily midrise rating system?
A multi family home that contains 8 stories ex: Residential buildings with 9 stories or more should use the LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation rating system
Which of the following is considered as a pervious pavement? -A paved area that is 30% open -A porous asphalt paving -An impermeable concrete side walk -A paved area that is 40% open
A porous asphalt paving ex: A pervious pavement is at least 50% open. Porous asphalt is a method to infiltrate water and is considered as pervious pavement.
Who sets green score for vehicles?
ACEEE ex: LEED uses Green vehicles that are used for any vehicle that achieves a minimum green score of 45 complying with the American council for an energy efficient economy (ACEEE) or any local equivalent.
Which of the following standards/guides are project teams advised to review, in order to implement a successful integrative process?
ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide
LEED requires project teams to design the ventilation system as per:
ASHRAE 62.1 ex: LEED requires project teams to design the ventilation system as per ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Section 6 for determining the minimum required ventilation rates. For naturally occupied spaces, projects should also comply with ASHRAE 62.
Which rating system is required to establish an energy performance baseline to be used as a benchmark?
ASHRAE 90.1
What is the main standard that is used to create energy model?
ASHRAE 90.1 -Ashrae 90.1 is used to create energy model
When selecting bio-based materials or products, it must undergo testing by:
ASTM D6866 ex: When selecting bio-based materials or products, it must meet the sustainable agricultural network's sustainable Agriculture Standard to be considered acceptable for LEED credit. Raw materials should undergo testing under ASTM test method D6866.
Which standard is used while determining material compliance towards "Solar Reflectance Index" SRI value and heat Island Effect?
ASTM Standard ex: ASTM E1980 Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces. Other ASTM standards include different criteria for other materials.
A developer registered his project and paid the fees for LEED gold certification level. What will the project receive next?
Access to LEED online project page -The only thing the project team will get is access to LEED online to manage the project.
Which of the following is not allowed to be used in wooden items? -VOCs -Added urea-formaldehyde -Halons -CFC
Added urea-formaldehyde ex: LEED prohibits any added urea formaldehyde resin and it should be replaced with any other sustainable resin.
__________ is the term which combines all the changes, improvements, issued LEED interpretations, and modifications made to a LEED rating system.
Addenda
A strategy to reduce water run-off:
Adding vegetation swale to the landscape ex: High albedo materials will reduce heat island effect. Environmental site assessment is conducted to evaluate site hazards. While high-efficiency irrigation system will reduce water consumption. Vegetation swale is a dense vegetated area that retains and filters the water runoff from impervious surfaces.
Which of the following is considered as gerrymandering in MPRs? -Hiring a green building specialist without certifying the project with LEED -Increasing the cost of a product to gain more benefits -Adjusting the floor size requirements on the drawings only and not reflecting it to the construction -Starting the construction without submitting LEED design credits
Adjusting the floor size requirements on the drawings only and not reflecting it to the construction
What describes smart growth?
An urban planning and transportation theory that concentrates growth in compact walkable urban centers and avoids green fields and rural areas
Where can the project team purchase RECs?
Anywhere
LEED uses energy audits in existing buildings to:
Assess the current status of energy stems and provide analyzed reports on how to save energy ex: Based on ASHRAE for commercial energy audit, there are 3 levels of energy audits: Walk-through analysis, energy survey and analysis, and details analysis of capital-intensive modifications. LEED uses energy audits in existing buildings to assess the current status of energy systems and provide analyzed reports on how to save energy.
A LEED reference guide is essential for project teams to achieve LEED certification and understand the process. The following are part of LEED reference guide credits and prerequisites except: -Calculation -Intent -Documentation -Assumptions
Assumptions
Infill sites are sites that __________% of their site area were either previously developed or were already being used for other purposes in the urban areas.
At least 75%
What is Green Star?
Austrailias trust mark of quality for the design and construction of sustainable buildings, fit outs, and communities
Which of the following standards is not required to achieve various LEED credits? -ISO 14021 -ASHRAE 90.1 -BS 5906;2005 -ASTM1980
BS 5906:2005 ex: is a code of practice for methods of storage, collection, segregation for recycling and recovery, and on-site treatment of waste from residential and non-residential buildings and healthcare establishments. BS5906 is not included in LEED reference guide and won't increase or achieve any points in LEED. However waste management practice is used in a different way.
What is the BUG method?
BUG rating method is a luminaire classification system that classifies a luminaire according to backlight, uplight, and glare. -it is unrelated with changing the roof area of the building
BUG (rating method) stands for:
Backlight Uplight Glare
Which of the following describes the information necessary to accomplish the owner's project requirements, and also includes system requirements, project design criteria, standards, and guidelines? -Commissioning plan -Basis of Design -Cutsheets -Ordinances
Basis of design
For a project to be LEED certified it must achieve how many points?
Between 40-49 points. The project should achieve all MPRs and prerequisites.
What is an eligible renewable energy system?
Biomass
Which of the following has the lowest solar reflectance (SR) value? -Black asphalt surface -White marble surface -Light colored roof -Soil surface
Black asphalt surface ex: A solar reflectance (SR) value will show the solar energy that is reflected by a surface on a scale of 0 to 1. A black surface will have a SR of 0, while a white surface will have a SR of 1. And higher the SR, the lower the heat island effect. Therefore, a black asphalt surface will have the lowest SR compared to the other answer choices.
Project team is considering using black water in irrigation. What is true about this scenario?
Black water can't be used in irrigation
To minimize the deposit of scales, some of the cooling tower's water is replaced by fresh potable water. The removal of water is called __________
Blowdown
Which of the following is considered as hard cost? -3rd party inspection services -Bricks brought to site -Permit fees to install plumbing system -Consultation fees to prepare risk management analysis
Bricks brought to site
__________ , which is a computer-based monitoring system that can monitor, coordinate, and control every individual building system, helps reduce energy usage by identifying faulty building systems or equipment or can track the energy use of all individual items.
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Commissioning team should review all of the following systems as part of LEED requirements except: -lighting and daylighting controls -building envelope and facade -domestic hot water systems -renewable energy systems
Building envelope and facade ex: The energy-related systems to be included in the commissioning process activities include as a minimum: Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems (mechanical and passive) and associated controls, Lighting and daylighting controls, Domestic hot water systems, and Renewable energy systems (wind, solar etc.)
What does Energy Use Intensity (EUI) represent?
Buildings energy use per square foot per year ex: The EUI of a building expresses the energy use as a function of the building's size by identifying the building's energy use per square foot per year.
In a green building, in which of the following phases does the conservation of materials end?
By the end of the demolition phase
Which of the following is used for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources?
CDPH Standard Method v1.1
The Montreal Protocol is an international environmental agreement with universal ratification to protect the earth's ozone layer by eliminating use of ozone depleting substances (ODS), which of the following is banned under the agreement?
CFC
Project teams are not allowed to use which of the following refrigerants? -CFC -HFC -HCFC -CO2
CFC ex: CFC is safe and chemically stable but because it contains chlorine, CFC is damaging the ozone layer and not considered as environmental-friendly.
Which of the following is the worst refrigerant that impacts ozone layer negatively?
CFC12
Naturally Ventilated Spaces standard is:
CIBSE AM10 ex: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Applications Manual AM10, March 2005 is related to naturally ventilated spaces.
Whats a benefit of locating a project near mass transit?
CO2 emissions will be lower ex: CO2 emissions will be lower as locating the project near to mass transit will allow people to use public transportation and leave private vehicles.
__________ is to emit no more carbon emissions than can realistically be offset.
Carbon neutrality
What are carbon offsets?
Carbon offsets purchasing these helps fund projects that decrease carbon emissions or remove carbon from the atmosphere.
Green Label Plus is assigned to what type of product?
Carpets
RECs are certified by: -Center for renewable energy -center for green business -center for resource solutions -center for green power
Center for resource solutions ex: Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is a nonprofit organization that works to promote the retail renewable energy market in the United States by developing consumer-protection programs in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency.
LEED Point ranges
Certified: 40-49 Silver: 50-59 Gold: 60-79 Platinum: 80+
USGBC chapters can be found in most states around the US. Which about the USGBC chapters is true?
Chapters provide local green building resources, education and leadership opportunities ex: Chapters provide local green building resources, education and leadership opportunities. Local chapter members can connect with green building experts in their area, develop local green building strategies and tour green building projects. Each chapter offers unique benefits to its members, including but not limited to discounted rates for chapter programs and continuing education opportunities hosted by the chapter in your community.
To address natural ventilation, which of the following organizations does LEED refers to?
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
What should a project team consider first after deciding to use graywater as an alternative to potable water in irrigation?
Check local code requirements
What is the easiest way to earn points under Location and Transportation?
Choosing a project in a LEED certified neighborhood
An integrated set of activities that intend to assure all systems and components of the building are installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the basis of design and owner project requirements. -coordination -integration -metering -commissioning
Commissioning
Review the OPR, BOD, and project design, and develop a system test procedure are part of the responsibilities of:
Commissioning Authority
Which of the following has the highest soft cost for a project targeting LEED new construction rating system?
Commissioning Authority hiring
Which of the following strategies would not increase the indoor air quality of a building? -using entryway systems at the building entrances -using green cleaning products -complying with ASHRAE 90 -complying with ASHRAE 62
Complying with ASHRAE 90 is used to identify project's climate zone, therefore would not increase the indoor air quality of a building
The SMACNA guidelines refer to what?
Construction indoor air quality management plan
Selecting an environmental and sustainable material can include which of the following? -REC material -Cradle to cradle certified materials -Green e product -High VOC paint
Cradle to cradle ex: The C2C products are products circulated in closed loops that are different from cradle-to-grave products that accept disposal as a part of the product's life cycle.
Which organization developed the Cradle-to-Cradle certification?
Cradle-to-cradle products Innovation Institute
Which system evaluates a product's partial life cycle—from its resource extraction/harvesting to its becoming a manufactured product ready for sale at the factory gate?
Cradle-to-gate assessment
What is a rain garden?
Excavated depression with vegetation that collects and infiltrates runoff
LEED eligible types of renewable energy include all of the following, Except: -Daylighting -Low-Impact Hydro Electric -Wind power -Geothermal heating and electric
Daylighting
Which of the following is NOT an outcome of smart growth? -Reduce automobile use and promote public transportation -Reuse/restore previously developed sites -Protect undeveloped land -Decreased fllor to area ratios in the urban areas
Decreases FAR ratios in the urban areas -they promote an increase in FAR not a decrease
Which of the following is part of design for flexibility?
Demountable partitions ex: as they provides an easy way for tenants to relocate and keep the construction minimized.
CO2 sensors should be installed in which of the following spaces? -Densely occupied meeting rooms -Regularly occupied office spaces -Non regularly occupied lobies -Non occupied mechanical rooms
Densely occupied meeting rooms ex: Adding CO2 sensors in the densely occupied spaces will ensure levels of CO2 are not exceeding the set threshold and not exceeding 1,000 parts per million. Densely occupied spaces are spaces which are based on the concentration of occupants in the space with 25 people or more per 1,000 square feet (93 square meters).
Which of the following are the phases of the split review option for the LEED BD+C and LEED ID+C project certification?
Design and construction
Adaptive reuse is most similar to which of the following?
Design for flexibility
In the integrated project delivery, a __________ approach is required for enhanced collaboration between project team members.
Design-build
Which of the following cannot be considered a smart growth strategy? -Creating a range of housing opportunities and choices -Taking advantage of compact building design -Developing a sustainable material purchasing program -Strengthening and directing development towards existing communities
Developing a sustainable material purchasing program CANT be considered a smart growth strategy
A density radius is used to calculate
Development density
__________ is named for the sum of all the areas that are affected by the project's activity in the project site.
Development footprint
What are the three phases for the integrative process as identified by LEED rating system?
Discovery -> Implementation -> Operations
Which of the following credentials should a facility manager have, if working in a LEED BD+C project? -LEED Fellow -LEED GA -LEED AP w/ specialty -Does not need to have a credential
Does not need to have a credential
A green building project team is applying for a LEED certification under the LEED BD+C: Schools rating system and has chosen the "split review" option. In which of the following phases, the project team cannot appeal the results?
During the preliminary review by GBCI ex: No appeals can be made during the preliminary review, as the review is still not finalized.
For some of the Water Efficiency prerequisites/credits, projects that contain landscaping should calculate the baseline landscape water requirement (LWR). LWR is the amount of water that the landscape will require:
During the site's peak watering month
LEED Homes Multifamily Lowrise use what system to measure minimum energy performance?
ENERGY STAR
Which of the following is an interactive, online management tool that enables the tracking and assessment of energy and water consumption?
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Erosion and sedimentation control plan should be developed according to which of the following?
EPA Construction General Permit
Building orientation can benefit which of the following credit categories the most?
Energy and atmosphere
GreenChill is related to...
EPAs partnership with food retailers to reduce refrigerant emissions
Which of the following specifies the baseline flow and flush rates in LEED?
Energy Policy Act of 92: EPAct of 1992
A web-based energy management tool that helps in measuring and tracking the energy use, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions of the buildings.
Energy Star Portfolio Manager
ASHRAE 90.1 is related to which category?
Energy and atmosphere
Which credit category is related to interior lighting efficiency?
Energy and atmosphere ex: Indoor environmental quality includes strategies for controlling lighting. Energy and atmosphere includes lighting efficiency measures, design, and control as outlined in ASHRAE 90.1 appendix G for creating energy model. Sustainable sites includes lighting pollution prevention for interior and exterior lighting. Materials and resources includes sustainable purchasing for LED units under operations and maintenance rating system.
What is BREEAM?
Englands rating system. Countries choose what, and what not to adopt.
What does EPD refer to?
Environmental product declaration ex: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified and registered document that communicates transparent and comparable information about the life-cycle environmental impact of products associated with raw material extraction, energy use, chemical makeup, waste generation, and emission to air, soil, and water.
What does process energy generally come from?
Equipment that is plugged into a wall outlet -computer office -kitchen stoves -kitchen fridges -washer & dryers
Preserving topsoil, Installing perimeter controls, and Minimizing dust is part of which of the following?
Erosion and sedimentation control plan
What is ASHRAE 52.2?
Establishes methods for testing air filters for performance (how well they remove particulates from the air). "MERV", or the minimum efficiency reporting value, measures the effectiveness of air filters.
Which of the following is a natural refrigerant? -HCFC -HFC -Ethane -CFC
Ethane ex: Ethane is a type of Hydro carbons which are natural refrigerants.
Which of the following is a product stewardship policy approach that holds consumer goods companies responsible for managing their own products and packaging when consumers are finished with them?
Extended producer responsibility
__________ are the types of roofs that do not include a variety of plants and require little maintenance. Their soil layer is thinner compared with the __________ since they are more designed for the smaller-sized vegetation.
Extensive vegetated roofs and intensive vegetated roofs
The four zones "LZ1, LZ2,LZ3, and LZ4" represent project classifications. Which of the following is the related subject area? -Exterior lighting -Land delineation -Flood zoning classification -Interior lighting
Exterior lighthing For exterior lighting, the project should be classified under the appropriate lighting zone as defined in IESNA RP-33 and follow all the requirements for that zone. The four zones are: LZ1: Dark (for developed areas within national parks, state parks forest land, and rural areas) LZ2: Low (Primarily residential zones, neighborhood business LZ3: Medium (Commercial/Industrial, high-density residential) LZ4: High (major city centers, entertainment districts)
Which of the following is a Certified wood? -Wood that is highlighted by a 3rd party as certified -FSC wood -Wood that include recycled content -Wood harvested locally
FSC Wood
Wood chain of custody is:
FSC chain of custody certification is awarded to companies that can track and document FSC certified materials from the forest extraction process to the consumer. ex: Forest Stewardship Council certification gives customers the option to choose forest products like paper and wood that have been sourced in a viable manner. FSC certification is called Chain of Custody (CoC).
Which of the following organizations defines floodplains? -Federal Emergency Management Agency -US Dept. of Agriculture -US Environmental Protection Agency -US Housing and Urban development
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
A project architect would like to achieve a mechanically clean indoor air quality. While coordinating with MEP team, he specified one requirement related IAQ and the selection of mechanical system to comply with indoor air quality credit. What is the requirement?
Fresh air
ANSI/BIFMA e3 is used for what?
Furniture Sustainability standard
The unit used to measure the efficiency of water faucets is:
Gallon per minute
Which of the following spaces does not qualify as an open space under the LEED requirements?
Garden space with different vegetation types that is dedicated to some of the building occupants ex: open spaces hsould be dedicated to ALL building occupants in order to qualify as an open space in LEED
Which of the following are rainwater management strategies? -placing parking undercover and installing high albedo materials -adding solar panels on the roof -green infrastructure and low impact development -integrated pest management and ESC (Erosion and Sedimentation control)
Green infrastructure and low impact development ex: To improve the natural hydrology and minimize disruption, Low Impact Development (LID) and Green infrastructure strategies (GI) are used and applied.
If the local utility company in the project area does not sell green power, the project team can pay an extra fee, which is called __________, to the local utility company to buy a set quantity of green power instead of buying electricity produced by nonrenewable energy sources
Green pricing
Which of the following programs does not evaluate materials' ingredients? -GreenScreen -Cradle to Cradle certification -Green-e REACH Optimization
Green-e ex: is the leading certification program for green power generation in the United States and does not evaluates materials' ingredients. -the rest are all programs for evaluating materials ingredients
LEED requires projects to use __________ certified carbon offsets.
Green-e Climate
LEED Requires carbon offsets to be:
Green-e Climate certified
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are provided by:
Green-e Energy certified ex: which is an assurance that 100 percent of the energy supply for the product comes from renewable resources.
What is an acceptable certification for hard flooring materials?
Greenguard Gold Certification
Water prioritized for irrigation is what type
Grey water -water from laundry machines or showers that is not suitable for drinking, and Rainwater
Which of the following has the highest global warming potential? -CO2 -HCFC-22 -HFC-23 -CFC-11
HFC 23 has the highest GWP
Fire extinguishers are not allowed to use: -HCFC -HGC -Halons -CFC
Halons ex: Halons are more dangerous than CFC and was recognized as an ozone-depleting compound while the production of halons was largely banned in fire extinguisher
Which building operation/end use uses the most energy?
Heating
In order to earn the LEED for Homes certification, an energy rater should conduct performance testing. Which of the following credential should the energy rater have?
Home Energy Rating System Rater (HERS Rater) credential
Electrical energy generated from falling water is?
Hydroelectricity
Selecting the environmental and sustainable materials id done in accordance with which policy? -ASHRAE 62.1 -ISO 9000 -ISO 14000 -ASTM 1531
ISO 14000
Low emitting materials are addressed under which of the following credit categories?
Indoor environmental quality
SCAQMD Rule 1168 is related to which credit category?
Indoor environmental quality
Which of the following standards is related to assessing environmental performance of materials, systems and products? -ISO 9001 -ISO 14001 -ISO 27001 -ISO 5001
ISO 14001 ex: The ISO 14000 family of standards provides practical tools for companies and organizations of all kinds looking to manage their environmental responsibilities. ISO 14001:2015 and its supporting standards such as ISO 14006:2011 focus on environmental systems to achieve this. The other standards in the family focus on specific approaches such as audits, communications, labelling and life cycle analysis, as well as environmental challenges such as climate change
Recycled content requires compliance with which of the following standards?
ISO 14021
IESNA stands for what?
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Air filters are cleaning devices that consist of fibrous materials which can remove solid particulates. Where should the air filters be installed? -In chillers -In HVAC AHU's -In kitchen openings -Above doors and windows
In HVAC AHUs
Project team are thinking about using natural ventilation to reduce reliance on HVAC system. Under what circumstance is this strategy viable?
In cold climate where temperature is high
Which of the following lamp types will consume more energy and release more heat than the others? -Incandescent lights -Compact fluorescent lights -high intensity discharge lamps -light emitting diodes
Incandescent lights
Which of the following is not an outcome of the compact development strategies -Reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions -Increased availability of alternative transportation -Increased need for infrastructure and raods -Development in dense areas
Increased need for infrastructure and roads
Green Seal™ Certification (GS-11) is related to which credit category in LEED V4? Sustainable Sites. (Incorrect)
Indoor Environmental Quality ex: GS-11 certified Paints and Coatings can be used to gain points under LEED v4
An activity performed in order to remove all contaminants and particles from the air prior to occupancy?
Indoor air flushing ex: Building HVAC systems are designed to ''flush out'' indoor airborne contaminants by exhausting old air and replacing it with outdoor air.
ASHRAE 55 is related to which credit category?
Indoor environmental quality
Which of the following is a LEED credit category? -Sustainability awareness -innovation -location and infrastructure -regional consideration
Innovation
A project team is planning to apply daylighting strategies for their LEED project. What strategy would help them achieve this?
Install occupant lighting controls ex: this will provide occupants a control over the amount of lighting or daylighting entering the zone.
How can one lessen the overall environment consequences of an interior space over its lifetime?
Installing demountable interior nonstructural walls and Selecting refurbished furniture
LEED requires project team to follow .............. to create the measurement and verification plan.
International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol
Which of the following is NOT a LEED professional accreditation? -LEED AP BD+C -LEED AP Urban Communities -LEED AP O+M -LEED AP Neighborhood Development
LEED AP Urban Communities is not an accreditation
Project teams can earn a point by employing which of the following as a principal participant of the project?
LEED AP w/ a specialty appropriate to the project
Who has the authority to add other team members to LEED online?
LEED Administrator
A New construction retail project is underway. The owner of the building will control 40% of the space areas while another stakeholder will control 30%. Which rating system the project should aim for
LEED BD+C Core and Shell
Which LEED rating system has pre-certification?
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
The LEED committee structure includes all of the following except: -LEED Steering committee (LSC) -Six technical advisroy groups (TAGs) -LEED Pilot Credit Committee -LEED Credits Review Group
LEED Credits Review group ex: LEED committees help develop, implement and revise the LEED rating systems, ensuring they remain rigorous and market-relevant. The LEED Committee structure includes the LEED Steering Committee (LSC) and Regional LEED Steering Committees, three subcommittees of the LSC, six Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) organized around credit category expertise and six Regional LEED Steering Committees.
As part of LEED Certification process, Which of the following is submitted through LEED Online for each credit
LEED Forms
A project received LEED Gold certification for Core & Shell to a commercial building in a commercial neighborhood. However, the building owner wants to certify the building for another rating system. Which of the following rating systems is applicable?
LEED ID+C ex: LEED BD+C for Core and Shell Development: primarily for mechanical, electrical and plumbing system as a core, envelope and external façade as a shell, it's commonly used when more than 40% of the gross floor area is not yet completed at the time of certification. LEED ID+C for Commercial interiors: the main interiors rating system that is applied to all projects except to retail and hospitality projects. When the project uses Core and Shell, it is now eligible to certify the project under interior design and construction if tenants are introduced to the project.
In the LEED point allocation process, points are allocated to each credit according to a credit's contribution to the:
LEED Impact categories
A project will undergo fitout alteration to some interior spaces and will require some green operational policies to be prepared. Which rating system is applicable?
LEED O+M ex: Operations and maintenance are the applicable rating system due to the green policy requirements and minor changes to the indoor spaces.
A technique to assess environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life from cradle to grave.
Life cycle Assessment
An economical evaluation method that will provide an overview over the whole life span of a material or product.
Life cycle costing ex: A method for assessing the cost-effective option among different alternatives. LCA is useful especially when the project alternatives that fulfill the same performance requirements, differ in initial and operational costs, a comparison should be done to determine which option will maximize the net savings.
__________ are horizontal, light-reflecting overhangs that are positioned to reflect the daylight into the desired area of the building.
Light shelves
Luminance, CRI values and rated life are all part of which category?
Lighting design and control
The Color rendering index (CRI) is related to
Lighting quality -LEED requires projects to use light sources with a CRI of 80 or higher
__________ is the intentional action by the power utility to reduce the load in the power system in order prevent a system failure.
Load Shedding
Selecting a project site in a LEED certified neighborhood will benefit which credit category the most?
Location and transportation
LEED requires commissioning to be completed for:
MEP ex: LEED requires commissioning to be completed for MEP and renewable systems based on the owner's project requirements (OPR) and the basis of design (BOD).
Construction IAQ management plan includes all of the following except: -Pathway interruption -Source control -HVAC protection -MEP iinstallation
MEP installation ex: Construction IAQ management plan includes the following 5 strategies: HVAC protection, Source control, Pathway interruption, Housekeeping, and Scheduling.
What is a measurement that rates the overall effectiveness of air filters?
MERV - Minimum efficiency reporting value.
__________ is an equipment used to reduce the background noise in spaces and can be used in open offices in order to establish good acoustical quality.
Masking system
LEED V4 Credit "Solid Waste Management - Ongoing" was renamed in LEED V4.1 to be "Waste Performance". This Credit is addressed under which credit category?
Materials and Resources
REACH optimization is considered as an alternative compliance path (ACPs). Under which credit category REACH is used?
Materials and Resources
ISO 14000 is related to which LEED credit category?
Materials and resources
Waste management is related to which credit category?
Materials and resources
Under sustainable purchasing, which type of products should be selected?
Materials that includes lower PBTs ex: PTBs are persistent, bio-accumulative, and toxic chemicals associated with the life cycle of building materials. Selecting materials that contain lower PTBs will reduce hazardous waste and lower waste disposal costs. PTBs might also expose cleaning staff to contaminations and endanger their health.
In the LEED scorecard, project team considers achieving or not-achieving some credits. However there are some other credits that the project team isn't sure whether it can be achieved or not. How should the project team highlight these credits on LEED scorecard?
Maybe ex: credits on a LEED scorecard are marked as yes, no or maybe
A project cannot earn any exemplary performance points by achieving:
Minimum energy performance prerequisite ex: prereqs do not award any points, only credits do
__________ is the process of utilizing a software that will monitor real-time data from the building automation system and building meters.
Monitor based commissioning (MBCx)
LEED Volume Program is a streamlined certification process for organizations that plan to certify:
More than 25 prototype-based projects within 3 years
MPRs are the Must-Do requirements for each project in order to be eligible for LEED certification. Which of the following is NOT part of MPRs? -Must use reasonable LEED boundaries -Must be located on a previously developed land -Must be in a permanent location on existing land -Must comply with project size requirements
Must be located on a previously developed land MPRs include: 1) Must be in a permanent location on existing land 2) Must use reasonable LEED boundaries 3) Must comply with project size requirements.
Green Infrastructure and Buildings are part of which rating system?
Neighborhood Development
Which of the LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) credit categories, promotes the development of vibrant, equitable communities that are healthy, walkable, and mixed-use?
Neighborhood Pattern and Design
Recertification is available to all of the following rating systems except: -Interior Design and construction -Ops and Maintenance -Neighborhood development -BD+C
Neighborhood development ex: Neighborhood development is not eligible to be recertified. Recertification was provided earlier for only O+M "Operation and maintenance", however USGBC recently released an updated statement confirming the following: Recertification is available to all occupied and in-use projects that have previously achieved certification under LEED. Even though there is no requirement for LEED projects certified under BD+C and ID+C to recertify, we encourage all projects to raise the bar on themselves by reporting their performance data and recertifying their projects using LEED v4.1
Does an innovation credit need to be applicable to all the LEED rating systems?
No, because all the LEED rating systems have different requirements and area designed to serve particular project types
Which of the following cannot be evaluated during the site assessment? -Hydrology -Nonpoint source pollution -Site topography -Human use
Nonpoint source pollution ex: s a type of pollution which its source cannot be identified, and is not relevant with the site assessment. In site assessment, topography, hydrology, climate, vegetation, soils, human use and human health effects should be evaluated for LEED requirements under the Site Assessment credit:
Which variables measure refrigerant impact on the environment?
ODP & GWP ex: ODP "Ozone depletion potential" and GWP "Global warming potential" have negative impact on the environment.
A project team would like to submit a CIR, What is the benefit of submitting Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR)?
Obtain technical guidance on how LEED requirements including minimum program requirements (MPRs), Prerequisites and credits pertain to their projects
What is apart of the LEED Integrative Process?
Occupancy, Operatins and Performance Feedback. -The third stage focuses on implementing performance measurement and creating performance feedback mechanisms. Such feed back is critical for informing building operations, so the degree to which established performance targets have been met can be assessed and so corrective actions can be taken
Whats A methodology that measures occupant comfort levels includes: thermal comfort, acoustics, indoor air quality, lighting levels, and building cleanliness?
Occupant Comfort survey ex: Occupant Comfort Surveys are a great way to ensure occupants are satisfied with their surrounding indoor environment. Answers to these survey questions will help indicate the performance of the building's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, acoustical, lighting and cleaning systems, while also providing direction for improving systems and facilitating a comfortable environment for building occupants.
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) policy is created during:
Operations and Maintenance phase ex: Environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) policy is created during operations of the building to include ongoing purchases and durable goods purchases. The purpose is to prioritize products and green attributes and provide a framework for implementation.
USGBC memrship is available to which of the following: -Urban communities -Individiuals -Projects -Organizations
Organizations
A project in Canada is considering regional priority credits. What is true about regional priority credits?
PR credits were introduced to incentivize the achievement of credits that address geographically specific environmental priorities and the selections are based on zip code.
Which of the following is excluded from recycled content calculation? -PVC pipe used in the wet areas -Steel rebars used for concrete works -Window frame installed in the facade -Wooden mill-work used for cladding indoor
PVC pipe used in the wet areas ex: MEP items are excluded from recycled content calculations because of the high value of the MEP materials. MEP materials can skew the results and achieve recycled content easily.
A LEED AP suggests that the project team implement a strategy to earn an innovation point under the Option 1: Innovation part of the Innovation credit. Which of the following strategies would earn a point? -Choosing mechanical equipment that does not use CFC refrigerants -Placing screens inside the building to educate occupants and visitors about the positive effects that green buildings have on the environment -Purchasing carbon offsets -Locating the project close to diverse uses
Placing screens inside the building to educate occupants and visitors about the positive effects that green buildings have on the environment
Which of the following products/materials can't contribute to recycled content criteria? -plumbing pipes -acoustical ceiling tiles -concrete aggregates -wood paneling
Plumbing pipes ex: Plumbing pipes are excluded from recycled content calculations.
"A producing B, which in turn produces more of A" can be an example of which of the following?
Positive feedback loop
The best time to start commissioning process is during:
Pre Design phase
What is the first phase of an integrated project?
Pre design phase
Project owner wants green cleaning to be utilized during building operations. Which method would help him with this?
Preparation of Integrated Pest Management plan and provide it to the facility management team
People can respond to something only if they have real time information about it, which is also called __________
Prius effect
In which of the following LEED certification phases does the LEED Project Administrator needs to be assigned? -Project registration -Application -Review -Project certification
Project registration
Which of the following takes precedence when selecting technical requirements of materials and products for a project? -Project Specifications -Supplier MSDS -LEED Reference guide -Project drawings
Project specifications: ex: Project specifications takes precedence over other project documents that relate to selecting materials and products. Project drawing won't include the technical requirements of materials, instead it will only select the type of materials and where they will be located and installed.
What are environmentally benign refridgerants?
Propane Hydrocarbons
What is ASHRAE 55?
Provides HVAC system performance requirements that ensure thermal comfort for occupants.
What is ASHRAE 62.1?
Provides minimum ventilation (fresh air) requirements for many types of facilities. The amount of ventilation required depends on the number of people occupying the space, whether the building is smoking or on-smoking, etc.
What is Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR)? It's an online platform created to administrate and manage the LEED certification process.
Questions that allow project teams to receive technical guidance on how LEED requirements include Minimum Program Requirements (MPR), Prerequisites, and Credits pertain to their projects
Tradable renewable certificates which represent the environmental attributes associated with the power produced from renewable energy projects and are sold separately from commodity electricity:
REC
Green infrastructure strategies are implemented to benefit which LEED strategy?
Rainwater management ex: To improve the natural hydrology and minimize disruption, Low Impact Development (LID) and Green infrastructure strategies (GI) are used and implemented.
When applying for the Innovation credit, a project team:
Receive points by achieving significant measurable environmental perfromance using an innovative strategy which is not addressed in the LEED green building rating system
Precertification and Recertification are two certification types that are different than the conventional LEED Certification process. Which of the following statements is true?
Recertification is applicable to LEED O+M, while precertification is applicable to LEED Core and Shell
A type of water that is considered as treated or reused is:
Reclaimed water
__________ is the former blackwater that has been treated and purified for reuse, and can even be used for irrigation.
Reclaimed water
Which of the following is the role of LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAGs)? -Review project submittals and award or deny prereqs and credits -Administer LEED certification and accreditation process -Perform site audits to ensure compliance with LEED requirements -Recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues
Recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues ex: LEED Technical Advisory Groups Under the direct management of the LEED Technical Committee, TAGs recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues. The groups are a source of technical advice to LEED committees and working groups regarding credit and prerequisite improvement and supporting tool development. TAGs are structured to include expertise for specific technical issues: location and planning, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality.
What are the potential synergies that might be provided from using low VOC materials?
Recycled content Other options: Other potential synergies from using low VOC materials is recycled content. Materials purchased with low VOC content can also contain recycled content.
Reducing LPD "Lighting Power Density" will result in:
Reducing energy use
All of the following are benefits of installing a vegetated roof except: -reducing the heating and cooling requirements -reducing parking spaces -reducing the heat island effect -reducing the amount of rainwater leaving the site
Reducing parking spaces
Installing a green roof is beneficial to the project from many aspects. One of the economical and financial benefits of installing a green vegetated roof in a hot climate is:
Reducing temperature and cooling loads costs
All of the following are direct benefits of using water meters, Except: -Reducing water demand -Taking corrective actions -Identifying potential sources of leakage -Tracking usage against baselines
Reducing water demand ex: Metering water usage will provide a way to formulate independent system baselines, track usage against baselines, isolate and identify potential sources of waste, and take corrective actions. Metering also helps project teams to track periodic changes in water usage and provides the necessary data to calculate opportunities for water savings at indoor system level. Water meters can't reduce water consumption but will allow the team to understand the consumption and take corrective actions to reduce it.
After submitting design credits for review by LEED Online, Which of the following is NOT a possible status for design or construction credits? -denied credits -anticipated credits -awarded credits -rejected credits
Rejected credits ex: rejected credits are called denied. project team can adjust and resubmit the credit
In which of the following project types does LEED allows smoking inside the building (except for the shared spaces), by asking for additional requirements? -Retail -Residential -Warehouses -School
Residential ex: Residential projects can allow smoking inside the residential units, however each unit must be compartmentalized to prevent excessive leakage between units. Plus, there are additional requirements that project teams should comply.
Which of the following LEED certification fees will vary according to the project size?
Review (certification) fee
Which type of roofing materials would cause the least heat island effect?
Roofing materials that have the higher SRI or SR which thus translates to a lower heat island effect
VOC limits should be maintained to avoid the negative impacts and keep indoor spaces healthier. What standard should project team follow for sealants and adhesives?
SCAQMD 1168
During construction, project team should follow the IAQ control measures of .................. to reduce the amount of pollutants and negative effects of poor indoor air quality.
SMACNA
Prior to demolition of an existing building, project team identified some of the windows that can be used in the new building they are willing to construct. Which of the following describe the windows?
Salvaged materials ex: are materials and products found in a site and saved prior to demolition. They differ from reused materials as reused materials are found after demolition and reused.
Which of the following is an acceptable method for construction waste diversion? -Dumping waste outside the urban areas -Incineration away from the city -Salvaging materials -Dumping at landfills
Salvaging materials
Which of the following products does not contain postconsumer recycled content? -recyclable printer papers sent to the recycling facility after being used -used aluminum cans -used newspapers -Sawdust generated during the manufacturing of a wood product that is recycled to be used inside a MDF board
Sawdust generated during the manufacturing of a wood product that is recycled to be used inside a MDF board ex: Preconsumer recycled content is the content of a material that is recycled before being used by a consumer.
Any __________ project that aims for a LEED certification should prohibit smoking on the entire project site, both indoors and outdoors.
School
Purchased steam to be used in a building's heating system can be classified as a:
Scope 2 energy ex: scope 2 energy relates to the purchased energy
SMACNA
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association, guidelines help reduce construction activity pollution.
To avoid emitting lighting to the sky, LEED requires project teams to:
Shield all external fixtures 50 watts and over
For advanced water metering, LEED encourages projects to track the water use of different subsystems. Which of the following is not one those subsystems? -Irrigation -Indoor plumbing fixtures and fittings -Showers -Boiler
Showers
What is the name of a preliminary building model used to assess the building's energy loads?
Simple box energy modeling
Project material engineer is comparing the technical sheets of two materials. The comparison is related to rejection of solar heat. Which factor is the material engineer considering?
Solar Reflectance Index
What does SRI refer to?
Solar Reflectance Index ex: The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is used to determine the effect of the reflectance and emittance on the surface temperature, and varies from 100 for a standard white surface to zero for a standard black surface.
The Storage and Collection of Recyclables prerequisite does not address:
Sorting construction materials into streams for recycling ex: Storage and Collection of Recyclables prerequisite covers only the building operation phase. Recycling of construction materials are addressed under the Construction and Waste Management Planning prerequisite, and the Construction and Demolition Waste Management credit. In order not to confuse these prerequisites and credits, simply look at its title and see whether or not it contains the word "construction"
What does it mean to add permeable (pervious) pavement?
Storm and rain water will be infiltrated ex: Using permeable pavement will allow storm and rain water to infiltrate and will benefit sustainable sites credit category.
A Project team is evaluating one credit related to water efficiency. Upon further internal investigation, the team find some difficulties in understanding the reference guide. What can the project team do First?
Submit CIR mentioning the problem through LEED
What is the intent of the Fundamental Commissioning and Verification prereq?
Supporting the design, construction, and building operation to make sure they meet the owner's project requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability
Which of the following certifications are administrated by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and include many synergies with LEED? -Green Globe certification -Green star certification -Sustainability Assessment method (BREEAM) -Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES)
Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) ex: a program that offers a systematic, comprehensive rating system designed to define sustainable sites, measure their performance, and ultimately elevate the value of landscapes.
Lighting pollution is addressed under which credit category?
Sustainable sites
Lighting pollution reduction will benefit which category?
Sustainable sites
Minimizing construction activity pollution is related to which credit category?
Sustainable sites
USGBC has created ........................... that might initiate a 3rd party audit within 18 months after the project receive the certification.
The Certification Challenge Policy
What is the benefit of having a LEED AP involved in the project?
The LEED AP will ensure proper understanding of LEED requirements and how to achieve the required credits ex: The project is not guaranteed to achieve a LEED certification if a LEED AP is involved in the project. The project owner won't receive incentive and there are no points awarded.
For the base parking capacity calculations, which of following organizations does LEED refers to?
The Parking Consultants Council
During design phase, project team members are arguing about the flooring system of a new building. Who should specify the technical requirements for the flooring system to be included in project specs?
The architect
"LEED requires project team to reduce the number of parking spaces to have in return reduced space dedicated for parking. Who sets the reduced ratios of parking spaces as per LEED credits?
The institute of transportation engineers transportation planning handbook
What odes controllability of lighting systems mean?
The percentage of occupants who have control over the installed lighting systems
What is LEED project boundary?
The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification. ex: LEED project boundary: The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification. For multiple building developments, the LEED project boundary may be a portion of the development as determined by the project team.
A project is near a bus stop. However, when calculating the distance between the entrance and the bus stop, project team found that the distance is a bit more than that specified in LEED credit. What should project team do?
The project can provide shuttle services from the entrance to the bus stop at a frequent basis
What is emissivity?
The ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface (i/e/ the surface of an object or material) to the radiation emitted by a black body at the same temperature. It measures a material's ability to radiate absorbed energy.
ASHRAE 55 is related to what?
Thermal comfort ex: ASHRAE Standard 55 specifies conditions for acceptable thermal environments and is intended for use in design, operation, and commissioning of buildings and other occupied spaces.
Which term represents the ability of a material to absorb and store energy?
Thermal mass
Existing buildings that have CFC based systems are or are not eligible for certification still?
They are still eligible for certification. A phase out plan must be implemented if a third party audit shows that the simple payback for the new system would be 10 years or less.
Design and Construction (Implementation)
This phase begins with what is conventionally called 'Schematic Design'. It resembles conventional practice in its structure, but integrates all of the work and collective understanding of system interactions reached during the Discovery Phase'.
An energy model is created for which of the following reasons?
To compare energy performance between baseline and design cases
During an early project Charrette, project team uses LEED scorecards while brainstorming. What is the greatest benefit of using a scorecard at this stage?
To determine the certification level for the project
Why should project teams run occupant surveys?
To identify areas that need improvement
What is the intent of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention prereq.?
To reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling refrigerants
EPAct of 1992 sets standards for what?
Toilets and some water fixtures ex: EPAct of 1992 covers many products and services related to energy. It also sets standards for toilets and other water fixtures in both commercial and residential models.
LEED encourages projects to minimize the use of turf grass and replace it with groundcover or native grasses because: -turf grass produces a heat absorptive layer -turf grass is imported from foreign countries and requires shipping -turf grass uses a huge amount of water -turf grass is not aesthetically a good choice
Turf grass uses a huge amount of water
Which of the following is not a strategy directly related with reducing lighting costs? -Using reflective paving materials to distribute the light across the site -US department of Energy's Commercial buildings energy consumption survey (CBECS) -Installing occupancy sensors -Installing individual lighting controls
US Dept. of Energy's commerical buildings energy consumption survey (CBECS)
In LEED, which of the following organizations does not address endangered/threatened species? -NatureServe -US Endangered Species Act -US EPA's National Priorities Act -International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List
US EPA's National Priorities List -this defines national high priority sites while the other 3 address endangered/threatened species
The WaterSense label is developed by ________________
US Environ. Protection Agency
Which of the following defines the "Federal Empowerment Zones" and "Federal Renewal Community"?
US Housing and Urban developmenet
Regional Priority credits are identified by the:
USGBC regional councils and chapters
Who should give the approval to use USGBC logo?
USGBC's Marketing Department
A project team is targeting light pollution reduction credit. The team can utilize which of the following strategies to earn the credit?
Using interior window shading ex: Using interior window shading or blinds will reduce glare. Glare is one kind of light pollution.
Which of the following CANNOT be considered as a low-impact development (LID) strategy? -Use of dry ponds (detention ponds) -Use of bioswales and vegetated filters -Using materials with higher SR and SRI values -Bioretention
Using materials with higher SR and SRI values
What are VOCs?
Volatile Organic Compounds ex: are emitted as gases from certain liquid or solid materials and products. VOCs include a variety of chemicals that have adverse health effects
Which of the following is a label used to identify efficient plumbing fixtures? -Green E -WaterSense -Green Guard -FSC
Water Sense ex: The U.S. Environmental protection agency developed WaterSense label to identify these efficient fixtures and ensure optimal performance. LEED encourages project teams to select WaterSense products for all newly installed fixtures.
Applying LID strategies allow project teams to achieve all of the following, Except: -Stormwater volume reduction -Water consumption reduction -Stormwater quality improvement -Irrigating the landscape areas
Water consumption reduction Ex: Water consumption is not achieved by using LID strategies as it doesn't affect consumption.
Which of the following describes properly potable water?
Water that meets or exceeds US Environmental Protection Agency drinking water quality standards
Projects that only use their own generated renewable energy are called __________.
net-zero energy projects
Which type of wood is considered as certified?
Wood that has been certified under FSC ex: Certified wood is wood material that has been issued a certificate from an independent 3rd party organization with proven standards of sustainable forest management.
According to the Building-Level Energy Metering prerequisite, projects are required to share their total building energy consumption data for a:
a 5 year period in one month intervals starting from the LEED certification date
What is a District Energy System?
a central energy conversion plant and transmission and distribution system that provides thermal energy to a group of buildings. It does not include central energy systems that provide only electricity
what is value engineering?
a formal review process of the design of a project based on its intended function in order to identify potential alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance
Who from the project team is responsible for specifying low emitting materials?
architect
LEED BD+C new construction is applicable to which of the following projects?
a new office building that has a 1500 sq ft gross floor area
What is an acceptable entryway system that will ensure pollutants are not entering the building?
a permanent roll out matte 3 meters long
Who is considered a declarant?
a person on the project team who is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit forms, and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the form
What is LEED rating system?
a program that provides third party verification of green buildings
What is ASHRAE 189.1?
a set of technically rigorous requirements, which like the IgCC, covers criteria including water use efficiency, indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, materials and resource use, and the building's impact on its site and its community.
What is a 3 year aged SR?
a solar reflectance or solar reflectance index rating that is measured after three years of weather exposure -Most important material attribute when evaluating materials that would help with heat island reduction
What is Regenerative design?
a sustainable plan for built environments that improves existing conditions
What is a composting toilet
a waterless toilet
ENERGY STAR qualified washers use...
about 37% less energy and use over 50% less water than regular washers
LEED online can't be used to do what?
access web based reference guides, those can only be accessed on USGBC
LEED individuals are: -recognized -certified -promoted -accredited
accredited
What does un-process energy generally come from?
also called regulated energy, typicallty comes from built in building components such as: -interior/exterior lighting -HVAC -Hot water heating -toilet exhaust -Parking garage ventilation
What is WaterSense?
an EPA certification awarded to fixtures that use less water than comparable fixtures
What is embodied energy?
an accounting methodology which aims to find the sum total of the energy necessary for an entire product lifecycle
In order for vision glazing to satisfy LEED quality view requirements, the vision glazing can contain what?
an air gap between the glass panels ex: LEED requires vision glazing to allow a clear image of outdoors, and should also be free of frits, patterns, fibers, or tints which disturb color. An air gap between glass panes will not obstruct the view.
What is Low Impact Development?
an approach to managing rainwater runoff that emphasizes on site natural features to protect water quality by replicating nature.
What is a LEED charrette?
an intensive, multiparty workshop that brings people from different disciplines and backgrounds together to produce specific deliverables
What are the two measurement systems used to calculate a percent reduction in water use?
baseline and design cases
__________ is a stormwater control feature which uses a combination of engineered basin, soils and vegetation.
bioswale
Which of the following is not part of Core and Shell? -building envelope system -building internal spaces cladding -building mechanical systems -conduits of electrical system
building internal spaces cladding ex: LEED BD+C for Core and Shell Development: primarily for mechanical, electrical and plumbing system as a core, envelope and external façade as a shell.
A building footprint is:
building structure ex:The area on a project site that is used by the building structure.
__________ allows projects to directly fund companies or organizations that reduce or remove carbon emissions (an example organization or company may work on reforestation with those funds, or any other activity that would support both the environment and the atmosphere).
carbon offset
To qualify for LEED a project must have...
carbon offsets must be Green-e Climate certified (or equivalent)
Which types of products carry a Green Label Plus label?
carpets cushion
Who from the team is responsible for erosion and sedimentation control measures?
civil engineer
Which of the following plumbing fixtures uses process water? -private lavatory faucets -commercial clothes washers -urinals -showerheads
commercial clothes washers ex: Examples of appliances that use process water include Residential clothes washers, Commercial clothes washers, Residential dishwashers, Pre-rinse spray valves, and Ice machines.
ISO 14021
communications tools that convey info on enviro aspects of a product or service to the market
companies can only use the USGBC logo on
company letterheads
What can the EPA's Energy Star Portfolio Manager do?
compare buildings of similar size and function
Which of the following is NOT a source of off-gasing? -Carpets -Furniture -Cleaning products -Concrete slabs
concrete slabs
What does the International Code Council do?
creates codes for buildings and safety; complete sets of comprehensive, coordinated building safety, plumbing, mechanical, fire prevention, energy efficiency codes, and accessibility
In LEED, which of the following is not an acceptable minor development within water bodies and wetlands? -site grading to allow for public access -remediation of brownfield areas -removing trees that are under 40% condition rating -development of 24 ft wide bicycle pathways
development of 24 ft wide bicycle paths -ex: bike paths can only be 12 ft wide not 24
What does scope 1 energy relate to?
direct energy from the owned or controlled sources
Which of the following is considered as black water? -commercial lavatory -laundry washing water -dish washing water -shower sinks
dish washing water ex: water waste from dish washing machine is considered as black water as it contains many organic waste.
What does scope 3 energy relate to?
energy sources that are not owned or directly controlled
EPA construction General Permit
erosion and sedimentation control plans must conform to its requirements.
What is the Green Building Information Gateway (GBIG)?
exploring and comparing the green dimensions of the built environment. It's a global innovation platform used for exploring and comparing the green dimensions of the built environment
Which of the following is considered pre-consumer recycled content? -beverage cans -fabric pieces from manufacturing -wooden pieces from demolition -empty paint buckets
fabric pieces from manufacturing
What is the HERS index?
for LEED for Homes and Multifamily Lowrise projects, determines the minimum energy performance of a two-story residential project.
The use of which of the following, will not result in increased daylighting? -Light shelves -Clerestory windows -Low height cubicle partitions -Glare control devices
glare control devices ex: glare control devices are items that are used to control the glare that the daylighting creates.
LEED construction waste management plan includes all of the following except: -wood waste -hazardous waste -concrete waste -metal waste
hazardous waste ex: Hazardous waste in not included in credit calculation but it should be disposed of according to relevant regulations.
Providing shade from structures covered with solar panels will benefit which of the following? -rainwater management -energy demand strategies -recycled materials -heat island effect
heat island effect
Which of the following site assessment categories would evaluate views and proximity to diverse uses? -human health effects -human use -topography -hydrology
human use
What do occupant controls help with?
improving productivity
Which is a good way to enhance air quality?
increase fresh air ex: To get better results out of the ventilation system through fresh air intake, LEED rewards project teams which can increase breathing zone's fresh air rates to all occupied spaces by at least 30 percent above the minimum rates required by ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 as determined by IEQp1.
Setbacks from a poor indoor environmental quality includes all of the following, Except: -lowered building's value -lack of productivity -increase thermal comfort levels -high rates of absenteeism
increase thermal comfort levels ex: Indoor Environmental Quality is a credit category that focuses on indoor air quality, thermal and lighting quality and control, acoustic design, and occupant's comfort. The intent of implementing strategies that contribute towards indoor environmental quality is to promote occupant's health and wellness through high-quality indoor environments.
USGBC local community membership is offered to which of the following: -projects -urban communities -individuals -organizations
individuals ex: USGBC Membership is offered for organizations at four levels: Organizational, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Local community membership is offered to individuals
Exemplary performance points are awarded under which of the following: -water efficiency -innovation in design -regional priority -integrative design
innovation in design
All of the following are strategies for outdoor water use efficiency except; -choosing native plants in landscape -installing water sense plumbing fixtures -reducing turf grass -using efficient irrigation strategies
installing water sense plumbing fixtures ex: Water sense plumbing fixtures are used indoor and not related to outdoor strategies.
What is Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA) ?
is a metric used to describe the annual sufficiency of ambient daylight in building interiors.
What does albedo refer to?
is a type of reflectivity measurement from "0" to "1", which "0" represents black surfaces that absorb all the solar radiation, while "1" represents white surfaces that reflects all the solar radiation.
Non-Process energy (regulated energy) includes what?
items that are used to condition spaces and maintain comfort and amenities for building occupants Interior and exterior lighting (parking garage, security, landscape, architectural) -HVAC (heating, cooling, fans, pumps) -Hot water heating -Toilet exhaust -Parking garage ventilation
Black water is water coming from: -showers -clothes washing machines -kitchen waste water -sinks
kitchen waste water ex: Black water contains pathogens and organics and usually comes from kitchen sinks and toilets. Greywater is all waste water generated from projects without contamination excluding toilets and kitchen waste water.
Neighborhood Pattern and Design strategies include all of the following except; -limited parking spsaces -bicycle friendly design -local food production -large buildings footprints
large building footprints ex: Larger building footprints limit the ability to create larger open spaces. Large building footprints are not a feature in neighborhood development strategies.
Ozone neutral refrigerants are more or less efficient
less efficient
LEED relies on transportation demand mgmt strategies that include all of the following except: -locate near public transit -telecommuting -transit subsidy -compressed workweek schedule
locate near public transit ex:LEED relies on transportation demand management strategies that include: Telecommuting, Shuttles, Shared parking between uses, Residential units rented or sold separately from parking, Transit subsidy, and Compressed workweek schedule.
VOC limits and requirements are addressed under what?
low emitting materials
All of the following are topics addressed under materials and resources credit category except: -recycled content materials -design for adaptability and flexibility -waste management -low emitting materials
low emitting materials ex: Low emitting materials are addressed under Indoor Environmental Quality credit category. Design for flexibility and adaptability is addressed under Materials and Resources to utilize source reduction.
What is the main focus of the Materials and Resources category?
minimizing the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials
Installing which of the following ventilation types would be the best fit for a project which is in a location that is warm for 6 months and cold for the rest of the year?
mixed mode ventilation
What is a green seal?
nonprofit organization that has created several standards used to certify products that are more environmentally friendly. This includes paints, coatings, and cleaning products
Phase out plans are issued under the US EPA Clean air act that phase out the production and import of:
ozone depleting substances
All of the following are eligible types for renewable energy systems except: -bio gas -wind power -photo-voltaic cells -passive solar
passive solar ex: Passive solar is a strategy to reduce energy demand and not a renewable energy system.
What is open grid pavement?
pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells. Reduces heat island
Which of the following is excluded from Materials and Resources credit category calculation? -plumbing and electrical works -gypsum board and insulation -concrete slabs and columns -interior glazing and partitions
plumbing and electrical works ex: MEP works are not part of the calculations under materials and resources credit category
The required calculation for recycled content is:
post consumer + 1/2 pre consumer ex: Recycled content is calculated such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus ½ of the pre-consumer content compiles the total recycled content included in the product.
The recycled content of a material that gets recycled before being used by a consumer will show the _________
preconsumer recycled content of a material
Reviewing the OPR "Owner Project Requirement", BOD "Basis of Design", and project design is part of which of the following? -operations and maintenance plan -project commissioning -energy measurement and verification -energy audit
project commisssioning ex: Project commissioning includes reviewing OPRs, BOD, and project design.
Which of the following is not part of the 7 integrative design processes? -construction and contract docs -project demolition -design development -building operations
project demolition
Green-E
promote green electricity products/promote RECs
WaterSense label can be found for all plumbing fixtures in the following product categories except: -toilets -showerheads -urinals -public lavatory faucets
public lavatory faucets ex: WaterSense label can be found for fixtures in the following product categories: - Tank-type toilets (Water Closets) - Water-using urinals - Private lavatory faucets - Showerheads
Which of the following is a radioactive gas that is naturally found on the soils, rocks and water bodies, and is harmful to human health?
radon
Mulching is used to
reduce irrigation water demand ex: Mulching is adding a layer of material to a specific surface to improve its productivity. Mulching can lead to the following benefits: Keeps plant roots cool, Prevents soil from crusting, Minimizes evaporation, Reduces weed growth and Enhances the visual appearance of the landscape.
Benefits for organizations to be a USGBC member include
reduced certification fees
Which of the following statements describe xerisacping properly? -This method can be considered as conventional landscaping method -Requires more water consumption -Include invasive plantations -reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation
reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation
What is the reason behind using high albedo surfaces?
reducing heat island effect
Montreal Protocol is related to which of the following subjects? -thermal comfort -water efficiency -refrigerant management -indoor air quality
refrigerant management ex; Montreal Protocol has the goal of phasing out CFCs and HCFCs in refrigerants for new and existing equipment.
Cradle to Creadle certification is part of:
selecting environmental materials
As a part of the integrated process, __________ can be held inside each discipline and, together with the involvement of consultants, if they are needed, the groups can explore particular topics, research, and refine ideas
small task groups
In order to increase the indoor air quality of a building, first, the sources of contaminants should be identified, and necessary measures should be taken to prevent them from reaching the indoors, which is also called __________.
source control
The most viable method to divert waste is: -recycling waste -commingled waste collection -reusing waste -source reduction
source reduction ex: The most viable method to divert waste is to avoid the unnecessary waste generation by involving the source reduction strategies during the early phases of design, and to continue manufacturing and procurement to allow for exact sizes and proper selection of deliverables.
__________ are conducted among the project team, stakeholders, neighbors, and community members in order to understand and discuss community needs, issues, and concerns.
stakeholder meetings
Two strategies that are providing benefits to the same subject. Thats often called:
synergy
What is the difference between LEED interpretations and project CIRs is
that interpretations set precedent
Project construction team are evaluating sealant materials that will be used for interior paneling. The most important criteria is the VOC content. Where can the team find this information?
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the sealant is a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product.
What is the exterior of the building sometimes referred to as?
the envelope
What is Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
the evaluation of the total cost of a building or product over its useful life, including initial, maintenance, repair and replacement costs as well as savings. LCC evaluates economic performance.
What is water balance?
the goal to not use any more water on a site than what falls as precipitation
What is Life Cycle Assessment? (LCA)
the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service. LCA evaluates environmental performance. This view takes into account the whole life of a product or project (not assessing it from a single point in time)
When choosing EPD products one must consider...
the number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers
What is project boundary?
the perimeter that defines th edevloepe and undeveloped areas that are part of the scope of work
Who determines the LEED project boundary?
the project team ex: they determine LEED project boundary. LEED project boundary is the portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification.
A lavatory faucet must use less water than...
the rates set by EPAct of 1992, The standard used to calculate baseline water usage, not the design case.
Energy and atmosphere include all of the following topics except: -commissioning -energy demand -thermal comfort -refrigerant management
thermal comfort ex: thermal comfort is related to indoor envrionemntal quality
What is the purpose of the LEED Pilot Credit Library?
to allow credits to be refined through LEED project evaluations before they complete the balloting process for introduction into LEED
Why does LEED encourage the remediation of brownfields and infill developments?
to avoid building on a prime field
What is the concept behind demand response?
to encourage building occupants to reduce their usage during peak hours to help utility providers optimize their electricity distribution
Greywater is waste water that comes from all of the following except: -toilets -bathtubs -showers -sinks
toilets ex: Greywater is all waste water generated from projects without contamination excluding toilets and kitchen waste water. Sources of greywater include sinks, showers, bathtubs, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs. Greywater contains less contaminations than conventional wastewater, it is generally safer to use and handle and can be used in various locations on site.
All of the following use process water except; -laundry washing machine -toilest -clothes washers -chillers
toilets ex: Process water can be classified as water used in connection with technical plants and processes in production.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) represent:
tradable commodities proving energy was produced by renewable sources ex: Renewable energy certificates (RECs), also known as green certificates, green tags, or tradable renewable certificates, represent the environmental attributes associated with the power produced from renewable energy projects and are sold separate from commodity electricity.
ASHERAE 90.1
used to measure building energy performance in the Energy and Atmosphere Category
What is cogeneration?
uses heat recovery to capture heat from the process of generating electricity and then turns the recovered heat into thermal energy that can be used to heat a building
Although LEED Green Building Rating system is not privately funded, it is instead...
voluntary, market driven and consensus-based
What is dematerialization?
when a project team decides not to use some materials and reduce the total amount of materials in the building. Doing this no waste will be produced as no material will be used.