LEED Practice
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A reduced need for virgin materials
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Links habitat corridors in urban areas
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Fee waivers
Open space can contribute to many credits in multiple credit categories. Select the example of quality open space:
• A jogging trail around a natural wetland
Who is the stakeholder on a project team responsible for verifying the performance and testing of building systems?
• Commissioning Authority
A project team has decided to take an integrative approach for the design and construction of their new office project. The success of an integrated project team is reliant on:
• Commitment to the sustainability goals
An integrated project team is reliant on:
• Commitment to the sustainability goals
A company is looking at passive and mechanical methods of lowering the building's energy load, such as:
• Configuring the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter
Which of the following sustainable strategies would not assist with the outdoor water use reduction strategy?
• Low-flow water closets
The facility manager has installed permanent submeters for a few systems. What will this not help with?
• Measuring the quality of reused stormwater
While minimum program requirements are essential to LEED to ensure compliance, prerequisites are also mandatory. What do all buildings pursing LEED BD+C: New Construction must meet?
• Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area
Where would it be appropriate to use the USGBC member logo for LeadingGreen, a member company of the USGBC?
• On company letterhead
A project development team just purchased an entire city on the coast of Oregon. Which of the following is one way that the project developer could successfully complete 'adaptive reuse'?
· Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex
The EPACT of 1992 states that the baseline water use of an apartment's bathroom faucet is:
• 2.2 gpm
Production of CFCs are banned under the Montreal protocol and HCFCs will be phased out by when?
• 2030
Transportation is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases at what percentage?
• 25%
An extermination company is going out of business because building owners are reducing the need for pesticides by:
• Developing a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies
The Integrative Process was previously just a principle of sustainability, but with LEED V4, it is now actually worth a point. Which of the following demonstrates a team using the Integrative Process concept of the Systems Thinking approach?
• Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success
When does commissioning take place?
• Substantial completion phase
Evaluation of the economic performance of a product over its life cycle is useful in determining using which procedure?
• Life-cycle costing
Apple Inc. promotes an open-office concept, but also wants to use daylighting for entire floors, which has a number of trade-offs. How can they ensure that everyone receives adequate light?
• Zoned daylighting controls
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Outdoor airflow
Which LEED Rating system has performance periods?
• LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
The date is January 1, 2022. LEED® v4 is outdated and will be replaced by LEED 2022. What is the committee that is responsible for overseeing a consensus-based approach in accordance with LEED protocols?
• LEED Steering Committee
A LEED consultant is reviewing project site plans and documentation prior to submitting the project for review. What has the lowest priority in building design?
• LEED rating system
What does every credit category begin within the LEED reference guides?
• Overview
Value engineering can result in reduced level of sustainability or just a more cost-effective approach. Which of the following would be an example of one?
• Replacing an asphalt parking lot with a cheaper, cool-colored gravel
Which of the following decreases as a project's timeline progresses?
• Ability to control costs
A new building is being constructed in the hot climate of Mexico City. The green building design includes a vegetative roof and an air-tight envelope to reduce air changes per hour and increase building efficiency. What will need to be considered due to this design?
• Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality
Which of the following LEED Impact Categories aims at supporting local economies and strengthening the green building industry through supply chain support?
• Build a Greener Economy
How can an infill site positively affect the economic side of the triple bottom line?
• By reducing infrastructure costs
The integrative process is a crucial part of every credit category and results in environmental protection and money saved. How can the architect work with the contractors to ensure that the contractors purchase the correct materials?
· Include the specifications in the purchasing policy
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Tax credits
How would a larger parking lot impact the Water Efficiency Category?
• Reduced need for irrigation
A project is located in northern Ontario and wants to take advantage of the area's environmental assets. Which credit category addresses the needs of this unique location?
• Regional Priority credits
During the integrative process, a team is trying to find the best strategy to protect and/or restore the habitat on a previously developed site. What is one common strategy that helps lead to this credit?
• Restore soils and revegetate the site
A municipality has been losing a lot of tourism due to its coal power plant and the detrimental environmental effects associated with it. What can the city use to financially incentivize a developer to develop green buildings? (CHOOSE 3)
• Revolving loan funds
Employee health is addressed in two categories, EQ and LT. Which of the following would earn LEED point(s)?
• Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network
Smart growth is a commonly used term to describe a best practice. Which of the following does not comply with this best management practice?
• Selecting a site that is far from existing communities
In the site selection credit, which two governing bodies discourage developing on sensitive habitats? (CHOOSE 2)
• State/local fish and wildlife agencies
The most significant difference between a conventional linear design process and an Integrative Process is?
• The Integrative Process is iterative
What does not affect a project's certification fees?
• The amount of LEED credits pursued
According to LEED, who defines the site's open space requirements?
• The local zoning authority
What aspect of the Environmental Product Declarations credit is required to know if it leads to LEED points or not?
• The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers
The Water Efficiency prerequisite requires an indoor water usage reduction of 20% from a baseline calculated from what?
• The number of occupants, and their usage
What provides legal protection of the ozone layer in the U.S.?
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
A team is not sure how to set its baseline for outdoor water consumption. Which of the following techniques would not help earn the outdoor water use reduction credit? (CHOOSE 2)
• Use turf grass for groundcover
Which of the following is an example of greywater?
• Used Water that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use?
• Used process water
Off-gassing of contaminants is a major degrader of the indoor air quality of a building. What products need to be analyzed to determine their VOC content?
• Wall paint
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Install a vegetative roof
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Green Vehicles
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GreenScreen
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The NatureServe Natural Heritage Program
Which of the following options is not addressed in the minimum program requirement (MPR) in LEED?
• A project's energy efficiency
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It can decrease the likelihood of delays and costs resulting from design changes during the construction documents phase
A LEED consultant is reviewing calculations required to manage rainwater and reduce irrigation needs on the site. What information is required?
• Precipitation data
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Maintenance of the current versions of the rating systems
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Major updates to provide the next versions of the rating systems
What contributes to Heat Island Effect?
• Reduced airflow due to tall buildings and narrow streets
A development team bought a brownstone house. What would be the best way to select windows?
· Consider the embodied energy of windows when purchasing replacements
A project is in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can this project still earn LEED points? (CHOOSE 2)
· Enforce compressed work week scheduling · Encourage carpooling
Innovert Real Estate Investment Trust is reviewing its current portfolio and notices an immense amount of water being consumed in its older building stock, which is costing a lot due to increasing water prices. It is cost-prohibitive to replace all the plumbing, so the project team suggested alternative approaches to reduce potable water. Which are the most efficient ways to reduce potable water?
· Installing new low-flow aerators
What two standards are found in many building codes? (Choose 2)
· International Plumbing Code (IPC) · Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
If a manufacturing company recycles used orange juice cartons for flooring, what would this result in? (CHOOSE 2)
• A carpet that contains post-consumer recycled content
Parking footprints are large contributors to the Heat Island Effect. What is an example of a local ordinance?
• A law usually found in a municipal code
There are many new alternative compliant paths (ACPs) in LEED v4. Which of the following is an ACP for the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) for an entire building?
• ASHRAE 189.1
A project has reduced its water consumptions by 65% from EPA's baseline. The owner can now ensure a healthy work environment by monitoring two of the following: (CHOOSE 2)
• Carbon dioxide levels
LeadingGreen wants to establish green building goals across the entire design while using stakeholders' expertise. What workshop helps achieve this?
• Charrette
For the Building Disclosure and Optimization credit that looks at the ingredients of materials, which standards would help earn points? (CHOOSE 2)
• Cradle to Cradle Certified
Cork ceiling tiles can be recycled and completely reused for flooring at the end of their life. Which term describes this approach?
• Cradle to cradle
LEED is developed through a consensus-based approach and evolves every few years. What is each LEED rating system composed of?
• Credit categories
The existing TD office towers in downtown Toronto, which were constructed with single-pane windows, is retrofitted to include double-pane glass. This can lead to:
• Decreased energy demand
Which of the following is not from a source of alternative or renewable energy?
• Demand response
How does the USGBC define quality views?
• Flora, fauna, or sky
How does open space help promote sustainability? (CHOOSE 2)
• Fosters social interaction
Renewable energy purchased as a carbon offset must meet which of the following criteria?
• Green-e Climate Certified
The USGBC is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the triple bottom line through its:
• Guiding Principles
The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by which group of refrigerants?
• HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)
Which one of the following does not need to be considered when setting aside a location for the storage and collection of recyclables?
• Having a separate dumpster for each material
LeadingGreen's enormous parking lot utilizes constructed shading towers equipped with PV panels to generate electricity for vehicle recharging stations. Which credits would be impacted by this? (CHOOSE 2)
• Heat island Reduction
How can satisfying the credit for High Priority Site benefit the community?
• Help to revitalize the neighborhood
A project is under construction in Manhattan and has a near zero lot line, which makes it difficult to manage rainwater. What can this project do?
• Install a vegetative roof
The Integrative Process is used to identify synergies, which result in short- and long-term cost savings. What is also true about the IP? (CHOOSE 2)
• It reduces change orders during construction
Which LEED rating system has precertification?
• LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
A major focus in LEED is to ensure that a building is located on a site that is near diverse uses, in a dense area and has developmental constraints. Which credit category specifically encourages that?
• Location and Transportation
A project is attempting to meet the EQ credit for enhanced air quality. Which of the following would be well suited for an entryway system?
• Low VOC rubber mat
What type of energy is used by products that are powered by means of an ordinary AC plug?
• Plug load
