LEED GA Mock Exam 4
A project intends to include furniture in the calculations for MRc4 - Recycled Content. Which one of the following credits does NOT require that the furniture be included if it's already being used for the above credit? a. MRc2 - Construction Waste Management b. MRc3 - Material Reuse c. MRc5 - Regional Materials d. MRc7 - Certified Wood
Answer: a
A project site is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The architects have specified a particular type of gypsum board. From which of the following cities must this product be extracted and manufactured if it is to contribute to MRc5 - Regional Materials? a. Wichita, Kansas - 200 miles away b. Denver, Colorado - 200 miles away c. Washington, DC - 1,000 miles away d. All of the above e. Only a and b
Answer: a
An architect is designing a building that is located within a national park. The project is attempting to obtain SSc8 - Light Pollution Reduction. Which of the following zones would be the project fall under for the purpose of exterior lighting levels? a. LZ1: Dark b. LZ2: Low c. LZ3: Medium d. LZ4: High
Answer: a
How soon after installation must temporary irrigation systems be removed in order to comply with the requirements of WEc1 - Water Efficient Landscaping? a. 1 year b. 6 months c. 2 years d. 3 years
Answer: a
IEQc4.1 and 4.2 deal with levels of which of the following compounds in products? a. VOC b. BTU c. OF d. dBA
Answer: a
In which state would a photovoltaic system most likely generate the most electricity over the course of a year? a. Arizona b. Oregon c. Florida d. Maryland
Answer: a
What are the requirements to earn a point for MRc7 - Certified Wood? a. Use 50% or more (by cost) of FSC-certified wood materials on a project b. Use 75% or more (by cost) of FSC-certified wood materials on a project c. Use 50% or more (by weight) of FSC-certified wood materials on a project d. Use 75% or more (by weight) of FSC-certified wood materials on a project
Answer: a
What organization administers the LEED credentialing exams? a. GBCI b. USGBC c. EPA d. ASHRAE
Answer: a
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using daylight to help light a building? a. Glazing systems usually have lower insulation values than solid walls b. Using daylight can reduce lighting energy use when the system is properly designed c. Spaces with natural daylight tend to have increased occupant comfort d. Spaces with natural daylight tend to have increased occupant productivity
Answer: a
Which of the following is considered a comfort factor that is taken into account by ASHRAE 55-2004 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy? a. Type of clothing being worn by occupants b. Average age of occupants c. Average weight of occupants d. Density of building occupants in a building
Answer: a
Which of the following is least likely to be a benefit of incorporating a green roof into the design of a building? a. Can reduce the initial cost of the roof when compared to traditional EPDM roof construction b. Can potentially reduce heating and cooling loads on a building c. Can provide a habitat for birds and other wildlife to inhabitat d. Can reduce stormwater runoff from the building
Answer: a
Which of the following is the minimum number of points needed to obtain a Gold certification using the LEED 2009 for New Construction? a. 60 b. 70 c. 79 d. 40
Answer: a
Which of the following materials is most likely to have an SRI high enough to meet the requirements of SSc7.2 - Heat Island Effect - Roof if it is used on a roof with a slope of 1:12? a. White EPDM b. Red clay tile c. Gray asphalt shingle d. Light gravel on built-up roof
Answer: a
Which of the following methods is least likely to help a project achieve EAc4 - Enhanced Refrigerant Management? a. Use only refrigerants containing CFCs in HVAC equipment b. Design a naturally ventilated building with no refrigerant based cooling systems c. Use only natural refrigerants in HVAC equipment d. Minimize refrigerant leakage out of HVAC equipment
Answer: a
Which of the following assessments is required for documentation regarding whether a site is contaminated under Option 1 of SSc3 - Brownfield redevelopment? a. ASTM EI903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment b.EPA NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) - Phase I and II c. ASTM EI527-05 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment d. SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) of 1991
Answer: a "b" is related to SSp1 - Construction Activity Pollution Prevention. "c" is similar to "a", but this assessment is used in SSp2 for schools. A Phase I does not involve collection of physical samples, whereas a Phase II assessment does. "d" is much more general than the requirement of this credit.
Which one of the following is considered a non-structural measure for stormwater management? a. Rain garden b. Rainwater cistern c. Pond d. Catch basin insert
Answer: a The rain garden is considered non-structural because it allows stormwater to seep into the soil over time, as conditions permit. The construction of non-structural controls is not as invasive as the construction of structural controls. These controls also tend to be less expensive to construct and maintain than structural controls. The other controls are considered structural because they involve either a man-made device or a larger amount of construction. Structural measures are more effective at cleaning storm water in smaller amounts of space.
If a project is pursuing MRc1.1, which one of the following elements should NOT be included in the building reuse calculations? a. Exterior windows b. Roof decking c. Exterior sking d. Structural columns
Answer: a This credit deals with maintaining existing walls, floor, and roof, or the "bones" of the building. MRc1.2 deals with maintaining and reusing interior nonstructural elements. Maintaining these elements cuts down on waste generated during the construction process, as well as the need for manufacturing of new elements, saving energy on both fronts. New windows are often much more efficient than existing windows, especially if the building is older. Structural columns are not explicitly included in the calculations; they are considered to be part of the walls, floors, and roofs that they support.
Which two of the following credits can most help contribute to the goals of EAc1 - Optimize Energy Performance, if they are pursued? (Choose 2) a. SSc7.2 - Heat Island Effect - Roof b. SSc8 - Light Pollution Reduction c. EAc2 - On-site Renewable Energy d. EAc3 - Enhanced Commissioning e. SSc4.3 - Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Answer: a, b
Which two of the following requirements are prerequisites for LEED certification? (Choose 2) a. Providing a dedicated area for the storage and collection of materials to be recycled b. If the building is new, demonstrating a 10% energy cost savings over a baseline case c. Recycling or salvaging 50% of construction waste d. HVAC systems designed to meet ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy e. Ensure that all adhesives and sealants used inside the building meet SCAQMD Rule #1168 for VOC levels
Answer: a, b
Pursuing which three of the following credits could potentially reduce the size of a parking lot that is constructed as part of a project? (Choose 3) a. SSc5.2 - Maximize open space b. SSc4.1 - Alternative Transportation - Public Transportation Access c. MRc2 - Construction Waste Management d. SSc2 - Development Density and Community Connectivity e. SSc5.1 - Site Development - Protect or Restor Habitat f. SSc4.3 - Alternative Transportation - Low Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Answer: a, b, e
Which two of the following choices are the best reasons why regional materials should be used in a project? a. Transportation costs are minimized when regional materials are used b. Regional materials are always less expensive c. Buying regional materials help support the regional economy d. Regional materials are more durable e. Regional materials provide better aesthetics for a project
Answer: a, c
Which two of the following choices meet the definition of "preferred parking"? (Choose 2) a. Parking passes that are provided at a discounted price b. Parking spaces that are closest to the main access road into the site c. Parking spaces that are closes to the main entrance of the project d. Parking spaces that are designated for handicapped persons e. Designated drop-off zones at the building entrance for carpool and vanpools
Answer: a, c
Which three of the following choices are examples of impervious surfaces? (Choose 3) a. Concrete parking lot b. Gravel driveway c. Brick sidewalk d. Grass patio e. Asphalt road
Answer: a, c, e
Which three of the following products must meet the requirements of IEQc4.6 - Low Emitting Materials- Ceiling and Wall Systems when used inside of a school? (Choose 3) a. Gypsum board b. Light fixtures c. Artwork d. Insulation e. Acoustical ceiling tile f. HVAC duct work
Answer: a, d, e
You are an architect who is trying to determine whether your project meets the requirement of SSc2. You conduct an assessment of the services located within 1/2 a mile of the project. Which three of the following services most directly count towards the ten that are required to meet Option 2 of this credit? (Choose 3) a. Public library b. Pumbling company c. 3-story office building housing an information technology d. Thai restaurant e. Dry clearners
Answer: a, d, e
Which three of the following systems must undergo commissioning in order to meet the requirements of EAp1 - Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems? (Choose 3) a. HVAC systems b. Storm water collection systems c. Building envelope d. Lighting systems e. Domestic hot water systems f. Mass alarm notification systems
Answer: a, d, e The intent of this credit is to ensure that the major energy-using systems are commissioned, which is "the process of verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the OPR," according to the reference guide. Ensuring that major building systems are designed, installed, and operating correctly helps reduce energy usage and system downtime, among other benefits.
Which two of the following techniques could result in a project requiring fewer overhead luminaries for general lighting? (Choose 2) a. Install task lights at every work station b. Minimize the glazing area around the exterior of the building c. Make the ceiling out of a material with a very low reflectance d. Build full height walls around every work station e. Make the ceiling out of a material with a very high reflectance
Answer: a, e
A project is using materials that have been salvaged, refurbished, and reused in order to obtain points for MRc3 - Materials Reuse. Which of the following materials would NOT be counted in the calculations for this credit? a. Wood planks from a demolished barn that are being used as flooring b. Duct work that is leftover from an office renovation project that is being reused c. Brick from a demolished house that is being reused as cladding d. Pavers from a demolished house that are being used as part of the hardscape around the building
Answer: b
Having a green roof on a project would NOT aid in obtaining which of the following credits, assuming that the project is not pursuing SSc2 - Development Density and Community Connectivity as well? a. SSc7.2 - Heat Island Effect - Roof b. SSc5.2 - Site Development - Maximize Open Space c. SSc6.1 - Stormwater Design - Quantity Control d. SSc6.2 - Stormwater Design - Quality Control
Answer: b
In 2007 in the United States, what percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions was generated by the transportation sector? a. 8% b. 30% c. 57% d. 83%
Answer: b
On which of the following types of savings are the thresholds for EAc1 - Optimize Energy Performance based? a. Kwh savings b. Energy cost savings c. Percentage of energy that comes from renewable sources d. Percentage of energy generated on site
Answer: b
Suppose an architect is helping to design a green roof. Which of the following would be the correct order to install the materials that form the green roof, with the material inside the building being first and the vegetation on top of the roof being last? a. Roof membrane, roof structure, drainage layer, soil, vegetation b. Roof structure, roof membrane, drainage layer, soil, vegetation c. Roof structure, roof membrane, soil, drainage layer, vegetation d. Drainage layer, roof membrane, roof structure, soil, vegetation
Answer: b
There are several LEED credits that require knowing the total cost of construction materials for a project. If this information is not available, what is the best method to estimate the cost? a. Ask all of the subcontractors for a rough estimate of their material costs b. Multiply the total construction costs (including labor) for each of the relevant disciplines by 0.45 c. Ask the owner for material costs d. Use the contractor's estimates from the bidding process
Answer: b
What is the intent of EAp3 - Fundamental Refrigerant Measurement? a. To provide HVAC systems that are more energy-efficient due to high performance refrigerant usage b. To reduce stratospheric ozone depletion c. To minimize direct contributions to climate change d. To minimize groundwater pollution by using nontoxic refrigerants
Answer: b
What is the maximum amount of Regional Priority credits that a project can earn? a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 10
Answer: b
When pursuing MRc7 - Certified Wood, a project must use FSC certified wood products. What does FSC stand for? a. Forestry Sustainability Council b. Forest Stewardship Council c. Forest Solutions Corporation d. Forestry Savings Council
Answer: b
Which of the following actions related to indoor environmental quality must be taken as a prerequisite for a building to become LEED Certified? a. Permanent monitoring systems must be installed in order to verify that the ventilation system meets minimum requirements b. The building must meet the minimum requirements of ASHARE Standard 62.1-2007 c. All adhesives and sealants used inside the building must comply with SCAQMD Rule #1168 d. MERV13 or higher filters must be installed in both the return and outside air ducts
Answer: b
Which of the following buildings would provide the best opportunity for introducing daylighting? a. A four-story building with long and narrow floor plates in an urban setting b. A four-story building with long and narrow floor plates in a rural setting c. A three-story building with square floor plates in a rural setting d. A three-story building with square floor plates in an urban setting
Answer: b
Which of the following choices best describes the minimum requirement for EAc6 - Green Power? a. Purchase 10% of electricity used annually from renewable sources b. Purchase 35% of electricity used annually from renewable sources for at least two years c. Purchase 50% of electricity used annually from renewable sources for at least one year d. Purchase 20% of electricity used annually from renewable sources for at least five years
Answer: b
Which of the following is NOT a condition for thermal comfort, as described in ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy? a. Air temperature b. Outside dew point c. Air speed d. Humidity
Answer: b
Which of the following is a referenced standard of WEp1 - Water Use Reduction? a. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 b. The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 c. ASTM E1980-01 d. SCAQMD Rule 1168, Effective Jan 7, 2005
Answer: b
Which of the following wood products does NOT have to comply with the requirements of IEQc4.4 -Low-Emitting Materials-Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products? a. Plywood sheathing b. Solid oak furniture c. Particleboard cores for metal panels d. MDF (medium density fiberboard) door cores
Answer: b
A project is attempting to get SSc5.1 - Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat. Because the site is a greenfield, the contractor working on the site must take which of the following actions in order to help obtain the credit? a. Plant fast-growing grasses to temporarily stabilize soils b. Limit all site disturbances to 40 feet beyond the building perimeter c. Restore or protect 50% of the site (excluding the building footprint) with native or adapted vegetation d. Perform a Phase I Environmental Assessment prior to beginning construction
Answer: b "a" is incorrect because the strategy for controlling erosion and sedimentation has to do with credit SSp1 - Construction Activity Pollution Prevention. "c" would be applicable for SSc5.1 if the site was previously developed or graded. "d" has to do with SSp2 - Environmental Assessment for LEED for Schools.
Which of the following strategies does NOT help meet the requirements of SSc7.1 - Heat Island Effect - Nonroof? a. Provide shade from the existing tree canopy or within five years of landscape installation b. Use hardscape materials with an SRI of at least 78 c. Use an open-grid pavement system (at least 50% pervious) d. Provide shade from structures covered by sola panels that produce energy used to offset some nonrenewable resource use
Answer: b An SRI of only 29 is required, not an SRI of 78. 78 is the value required for low-slowed roofs in credit SSc7.2. An SRI of 29 would roughly correspond to gray concrete that isn't brand new, and an SRI of 78 would correspond to white concrete that isn't quite new, according to reference guide. It would be difficult to keep the SRI of white concrete above 78 without constant cleaning.
Which one of the following on-site renewable energy systems cannot be used to obtain points for EAc2 - On-Site Renewable Energy? a. Photovoltaic systems b. Geo-exchange systems c. Wind energy systems d. Solar thermal systems
Answer: b Geo-exchange systems do not qualify as geothermal systems because they do not use deep-earth heat.
What is the process for determining the recycled content of a material for the purposes of MRc4 - Recycled Content? a. Add the post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content together b. Add the post-consumer plus 1/2 the pre-consumer recycled content together c. Add the pre-consumer plus 1/2 the post-consumer recycled content together d. Add the post-consumer plus twice the pre-consumer recycled content together
Answer: b One must determine the percentage of recycled material by weight. The material may be pre-consumer, post-consumer or both. The LEED calculation involves multiplying the recycling percentage by the cost of the material. LEED only counts 1/2 of the pre-consumer recycled content in the calculation because pre-consumer recycled content is easier to obtain and more widespread. PRE-CONSUMER recycled materials are collected from the waste of manufacturing process, while POST-CONSUMER recycled materials are those that have been used by consumers and discarded.
Which of the spaces below would need to be exhausted to meet the requirements of IEQc5 - Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control? (Choose 2) a. Office b. Garage c. Cafeteria d. High volume printing room e. Lounge
Answer: b, d
On a project that is greater than 50,000 sq ft. Which two of the following parties are allowed to act as the Commissioning Agent? (Choose 2) a. Employee or subcontractor of the general contractor with construction responsibilities b. Disinterested employee or subcontractor of general contractor or construction manager c. Employee or subcontractor, with construction responsibilities, of construction manager who holds constructor contracts d. Employee or subcontractor, with project design responsibilities, of the architect or engineer of record e. Owner's employee or staff member
Answer: b, e Anyone who does not work on the design of the building, its building systems, or have a part in the construction process may be the Commissioning Agent. Anyone who has project design or construction responsibilities may not be Commissioning Agent if the project is over 50,000 square feet. However, if the project measures less than 50,000 sq ft, parties with design or construction responsibilities may act as commissioning agent. Any party that the owner chooses to be commissioning agent is acceptable as long as the party does not have design/construction responsibilities. *parties for Enhanced Commissioning differ slightly from those for the prerequisite.
A project is attempting to follow Option 2, Path 1 of EAc1 - Optimize Energy Performance in order to obtain one point. This path involves following the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004. Which one of the following criteria must the building meet? a. Retail occupancy b. Use renewable energy sources for at least 5% of its energy c. Be less than 20,000 square feet d. Have an occupancy of fewer than 100 FTEs
Answer: c
How many points can a project obtain under LEED 2009 for NC is the water savings is calculated at 40%? a. 2 points b. 3 points c. 4 points d. 6 points
Answer: c
IEQc1 - Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring requires that monitoring equipment sets off an alarm when carbon dioxide levels rise too high. Why is this alarm requirement based on carbon dioxide levels? a. Carbon dioxide is harmful even if only present in slightly elevated levels b. High carbon dioxide levels indicate that a spaces is too cold c. High carbon dioxide levels indicate that the ventilation system is not functioning as designed d. High carbon dioxide levels could indicate that more outside air is entering the building through infiltration, and the building envelope should be tested for significant levels
Answer: c
In order to obtain WEc1 using Option 1, potable water consumption for irrigation must be reduced by 50%. Which of the following is NOT a suitable method for reducing potable water use? a. Increase in irrigation efficiency b. Use of captured rainwater c. Increase the density factor of the plants being used d. Use of recycled wastewater
Answer: c
Registering a project with LEED Online is important for which reason? a. The team receives a discount on certification fees if they register the project through LEED Online b. Using LEED Online provides instantaneous review of all credits when information is uploaded, therefore negating the need for Design Phase and Construction Phase reviews c. LEED Online is the central location for managing all LEED documentation d. Projects that are registered with LEED Online get review priority over those that are not registered
Answer: c
Task lighting must be provided for what percentage of building occupants in order to meet the requirement of IEQc6.1 - Controllability of Systems - Lighting? a. 50% b. 75% c. 90% d. 100%
Answer: c
Though building on an urban site has many potential benefits, there are some possible drawbacks as well. Which of the following is NOT a possible negative consequence of building on an urban site? a. Limited daylighting opportunities b. Undesirable air quality c. Existing utilities are already in place d. Contaminated soils
Answer: c
What does the acronym ETS stand for when it relates to indoor environmental quality? a. Emitted Tobacco Standard b. Environmental Training System c. Environmental Tobacco Smoke d. Elevated Thermal Standard
Answer: c
What is the best way to submit a CIR (Credit Interpretation Request)? a. Call the project reviewer at GBCI and explain the request to them b. Email the request to the project reviewer c. Submit the request through LEED Online d. All of the above are acceptable means of submitting CIRs
Answer: c
What is the default value for recycled content that may be used for products made from steel? a. 90% pre-consumer b. 35% pre-consumer c. 25% post-consumer d. 80% post-consumer
Answer: c
When was the USGBC (Unites States Green Building Council) established? a. 1945 b. 1976 c. 1993 d. 2005
Answer: c
Which of the following credits is NOT eligible for Exemplary Performance? a. SS credit 7.2 - Heat Island Effect - Roof b. EA credit 6 - Green Power c. IEQ credit 5 - Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control d. SS credit 5.2 - Site Development - Maximize Open Space
Answer: c
Which of the following is NOT a crucial step in order to fulfill the requirements of MRc2 - Construction Waste Management? a. Identify waste recycling companies in the area of the project b. Document the amount of waste that is taken to the landfill and the amount that is recycled and/or diverted c. Document the amount of waste that is incinerated rather than being taken to the landfill d. Meet with subcontractors to ensure they understand the requirements
Answer: c
All buildings attempting to be certified under LEED 2009 for New Construction must employ strategies that use what percent less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building? a. 10% b. There is no minimum required savings c. 30% d. 20%
Answer: d
Which of the following is a requirement for SSc4.1 - Alternative Transportation - Public Transportation Access? a. Locate the project within 1/2 mile walking distance of one or more stops for two or more public, campus, or private bus lines usable by building occupants b. Provide a covered waiting area on the site that can shelter 5% of the building's FTEs for use as a public transportation stop c. Locate the project within 1/2 mile walking distance of an existing or planned and funded commuter rail, light rail, or subway station d. Locate the project within 1/4 mile walking distance of one or more stops for one or more public, campus, or private bus lines usable by building occupants
Answer: c
Which of the following must be installed at each regularly used exterior entrance in order to meet part of the requirement of IEQc5 - Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control? a. A revolving door system b. An air curtain c. A permanently installed grate in the floor d. A vestibule
Answer: c
Which of the following professionals would be most likely to be a member of ASHRAE? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Mechanical engineer d. Lighting designer
Answer: c
Which of the following protocols deals with the phasing out of CFCs and other ozone-depleting substances across the globe? a. Kyoto Protocol b. Geneva Protocol c. Montreal Protocol d. Stockholm Protocol
Answer: c
Which of the following sources of electricity would be least likely to meet the requirements of EAc6 - Green Power? a. Wind b. Solar electric c. Nuclear d. Biomass
Answer: c
Which of the following types of buildings uses the most energy per square foot, according to CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey) data? a. Warehouse b. Office c. Food sales d. Inpatient health care
Answer: c
A project is attempting to obtain MRc1.1 - Building Reuse - Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof. If there is 100,000 sq ft of applicable surface, how many sq ft must be maintained and reused in order to meet the minimum threshold for one point? a. 35,000 sq ft b. 50,000 sq ft c. 55,000 sq ft d. 70,000 sq ft
Answer: c 55% - 1 point For new construction projects: 75% - 2 points 95% - 3 points
Which of the following adhesives or sealants does NOT have to meet the requirements of IEQc4.1 - Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives & Sealants? a. A carpet adhesive used on carpet in the office space of a building b. An adhesive used on ceramic tile in the bathrooms of a building c. A sealant that is used between concrete pavers in an outdoor courtyard d. Adhesive that is used to connect two metal panels in the lobby of a building
Answer: c IEQc4.1 only governs adhesives and sealants that are used inside the building
Suppose that a parking lot has an area of 100,000 square feet and contains 50 light fixtures mounted on poles throughout the parking lot. Each light fixture has a power of 200 watts. What is the LPD (Lighting Power Density) across the entire parking lot? a. 2000 watts per square foot b. 0.002 watts per square foot c. 0.1 watts per square foot d. 1 watts per square foot
Answer: c In order to determine the LPD, one must divide the total number of watts of lighting power by the area of the site being considered. In this case, the total number of watts is the number of lighting fixtures multiplied by the number of watts per fixture. 50 light fixtures x 200 watts per fixture = 10,000 watts The site is 100,000 sq ft, so 10,000 watts divided by 100,000 sq ft = 0.1 watts per sq ft
IEQc4.5 - Low Emitting Materials - Furniture & Furnishings counts as a credit under which of the following rating systems? a. LEED 2009 for New Construction b. LEED 2009 for Core & Shell c. LEED 2009 for Schools d. Choices a and c e. All of the above
Answer: c To provide GREENGUARD certified furniture and seating, only furniture that has been manufactured a year or less prior to occupancy qualifies for this credit. *While credits IEQ4.1 - 4.6 are available for school projects to pursue, these projects ma only earn a max. of 4 points for these credits.
Which three of the following resources are considered rapidly renewable? (Choose 3) a. Mahogany b. Oak c. Bamboo d. Cork e. Pine f. Straw
Answer: c, d, f
Which three of the reasons below best explain why the recycling of construction waste debris is more feasible now than it was in the past? (Choose 3) a. New construction materials are less expensive than in the past b. It is now easier to obtain the raw materials to make construction materials c. Fees for dumping waste in landfills are higher now than in the past d. More companies are now involved in collecting recycling e. The process of manufacturing new construction materials has become much more energy-efficient over time. f. Regulations for waste disposal have become stricter
Answer: c, d, f
A project is pursuing a comprehensive strategy related to improving the indoor air quality, both during and after construction which one of the following credits would help prevent new pollutants from entering the building once construction is completed? a. IEQc1 - Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring b. IEQc3.1 - Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan - During Construction c. IEQc4.2 - Low Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings d. IEQc5 - Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
Answer: d
Complying with IEQc2 - Increased Ventilation is most likely to negatively affect compliance with which of the following credits? a. IEQc1 - Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring b. IEQc7.1 - Thermal Comfort - Design c. EAc4 - Enhanced Refrigerant Management d. EAc1 - Optimize Energy Performance
Answer: d
What is the referenced standard for EAc1 - Optimize Energy Performance? a. ASHRAE 55-2004 b. IPMVP Volume III c. ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 d. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007
Answer: d
What is the threshold for a product or material to be considered rapidly renewable? a. It must come from a plant that is grown and haversted in one year or less b. It must come from a plant that is grown and harvested in two years or less c. It must come from a plant that is grown and harvested in five years or less d. It must come from a plant that is grown and harvested in ten years or less
Answer: d
Which of the choices is NOT a requirement of IEQc4.3 - Low Emitting Materials - Flooring Systems? a. All carpet installed inside the building must meet the requirements of the Green Label Plus Program b. All carpet cushion installed inside the building must meet the requirements of the Green Label Program c. All hard surface flooring inside the building must comply with the FloorScore Standard d. Unfinished floor areas inside the building must comply with the FloorScore Standard
Answer: d
Which of the following can be used as the LEED AP for IDc2 - LEED Accredited Professional? a. Architect at the design firm who is a LEED AP, but not working on the project going for LEED certification b. Architect at the design firm who is a LEED AP and is a principal member of the design team c. A LEED AP hired as a consultant for the project d. Choices b and c e. All of the above
Answer: d
Which of the following choices is least likely to be the result of improving indoor air quality in a commercial building? a. Employees may miss fewer days of work due to illness b. Increased resale value of the building c. Decreased legal liability for the building's owner d. Reduced energy usage
Answer: d
Which of the following fixture is NOT counted when determining water savings for WEp1? a. Urinals b. Showers c. Kitchen sink faucets d. Commercial dishwashers
Answer: d
Which of the following is NOT a category by which LEED credits are organized? a. Sustainable Sites b. Water Efficiency c. Materials and Resources d. Indoor Air Quality
Answer: d
Which of the following is not and MPR (Minimum Project Requirement) for LEED 2009 for New Construction? a. The LEED project must contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet b. The LEED project must have 1 or more FTEs (Full Time Occupants) c. The LEED project must allow the USGBC access to energy and water usage data for at least five years d. The LEED project can be a mobile structure as long as it is not anticipated to move more than once in its lifetime
Answer: d
Which of the following materials does NOT have to be recycled in order to meet the requirements of MRp1 - Storage and Collection of Recyclables? a. Paper b. Corrugated cardboard c. Metals d. Batteries
Answer: d
Which of the following standards for paints and coatings is NOT referenced by IEQc4.2 - Low Emitting Materials - Paints & Coatings? a. GS-11 b. GC-03 c. SCAQMD Rule 1113 d. SCAQMD Rule 1168
Answer: d
Which of the following tasks is NOT the responsibility of the Commissioning Agent? a. Complete a summary commissioning report b. Review constractor submittals which are applicable to systems being commissioned c. Verify installation and performance of commissioned systems d. Write the OPR (Owner's Project Requirements) for the project
Answer: d
Which of the following would disqualify a site from meeting the requirements of SSc1 - Site Selection? a. The site is located on previously undeveloped land that is 10 feet above the 100-year flood level b. The site is located on previously undeveloped land that is within 100 feet of a water body c. The site is located on previously developed land that is defined as a brownfield by a federal government agency d. The site is located on prime farmland, as defined by the US Department of Agriculture
Answer: d
Which of these factors most encourages mold growth? a. Moisture b. Food source c. Presence of mold spores d. All of the above
Answer: d
Which one of the following is NOT considered a passive energy-saving strategy? a. Installing sunshades b. Installing large amounts of thermal mass c. Installing high-performance glazing d. Installing high-efficiency HVAC equipment
Answer: d
Which one of the following is a difference between Fundamental Building Commissioning and Enhanced Building Commissioning? a. The Commisioning Agent most verify the installation and performance of building systems for Enhanced Commissioning, but not for Fundamental Commissioning b. The Commissioning Agent must complete a summary report for Enhanced, but not for Fundamental c. The Commissioning Agent must review the OPR and BOD for Enhanced, but not for Fundamental d. The Commissioning Agent must conduct a commissioning design review prior to mid-construction documents for Enhanced but not for Fundamental
Answer: d
Why are passive solar strategies not allowed to count toward EAc2 - On-Site Renewable Energy Systems? a. They do not save a significant amount of energy b. Enacting these strategies often requires the use of more building products which increases the amount of embodied energy in the building c. It is difficult to quantify the energy savings of these approaches d. The contributions of these strategies are reflected in other credits such as EAc1
Answer: d
Which of the following choices does NOT meet the requirements of SSc2- Development Density and Community Connectivity? a. The site is previously developed and is within 1/2 a mile of at least 10 basic services b. The site is previously developed and in a community with a minimum density of 60,000 net sq ft per acre c. The site is previously developed and is within 1/2 a mile of a residential area with an average density of 10 net units per acre d. The site is previously undeveloped and is located within 1/2 a mile walking distance of an existing or planned and funded commuter rail, light rail, or subway station
Answer: d "d" does not meet this credit because SSc2 deals simply with the density of the built environment. There is a different credit that deals with proximity to public transportation - SSc4.1
IEQc3.2 - Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan - Before Occupancy? Not allowed. a. Perform a building flush-out prior to building occupancy b. Perform a building flush-out during building occupancy c. Perform air testing prior to building occupancy d. Perform air testing during building occupancy
Answer: d Air testing during occupancy is not allowed because building occupants could be exposed to high contaminants levels
How many bike racks are required if a building has 100 full-time employees and a transient population of 56, each of whom are in the building for an hour a day? a. 54 bike racks b. 3 bike racks c. 5 bike racks d. 6 bike racks
Answer: d First, one must determine the total number of FTEs. Each full-time employee counts as one FTE and each transient counts as 1/8 of an FTE because they are there for 1/8 of the work day (one hour out of 8 hours). Therefore, the total number of FTEs for this building is 100 + (56/8) = 107 FTEs Bike racks must be provided for 5% of FTEs, so 5% of 107 = 5.35. Since the number must round up, six bikes are required.
A project is pursuing IEQc7.2 - Thermal Comfort - Verification and conducts a survey one year after occupancy. A plan for corrective action must be developed if what percentage of occupants is not satisfied with the thermal conditions in the building? a. 5% b. 25% c. 50% d. Both answers b & c e. This project cannot obtain this credit because the survey must be conducted within the first four months of occupancy
Answer: d If more than 20% of building occupants are dissatisfied then a plan for corrective action must be developed. Survey must be conducted between six and 18 months of building occupancy.
Which of the following is NOT and example of a low-polluting, non-gasoline fuel for use in an alternative-fuel vehicle? a. Electrictiy b. Hydrogen c. Compressed Natural Gas d. Oxygen e. Ethanol
Answer: d Oxygen does not combust; it acts as an oxidizer to fuel other reactions.
Which of the following measures is least likely to result in significant energy savings in a building? a. Install daylight controls for all lighting fixtures near windows b. Install R-30, instead of R-10, insulation in the roof c. Use high-efficiency HVAC equipment d. Install glazing with a U factor of 1 instead of glazing with a U factor of 0.2
Answer: d The higher the U factor of a glazing system, the lower its insulation value. Glazing with a U factor of 1 provides a much poorer insulator than glazing with a U factor of 0.2
At which times must fees related to LEED be paid to GBCI? a. When the project is registered through LEED Online b. When documents are submitted for the Design Review c. When documents are submitted for the Construction Review d. Choices a and b e. All of the above
Answer: e
Which of the following is most likely to be a benefit of employing green building practices on a projects? a. Reduced operating costs b. Increased marketability c. Increased employee productivity d. Choices a & c e. All of the above
Answer: e
