LEEDExam 1
Innovert Real Estate Investment Trust is review its current portfolio and notices an immense amount of water consumed in its older building stock which is costing a lot of money due to increasing water prices. However it is cost-prohibitive to replace all the plumbing but the project team suggested an alternative approach to reduce potable water use which included: (CHOOSE 2)
D) Install new flush valves E) Install new low-flow aerators D&E
Which of the following is not a source of alternative or renewable energy?
D) Demand Response D
What would be an appropriate use for the USGBC member logo, for LeadingLEED, which is a member company of USGBC?
A) On company letterhead A
The integrative process used to just be a principle of sustainability and now it is actually worth points. Which of the following demonstrates a team using the integrative process whilst applying the systems thinking approach.
D) Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success D
Carbon offsets must meet which of the following criteria?
D) Green-e Climate certified D
For one of the Building Disclosure and Optimization credits which looks at the actual ingredients in the materials; which standard would help earn points? (CHOOSE 2)
D) GreenScreen F) Cradle-to-Cradle Certified D&F
There is only 1 prerequisite for all the LEED BD+C projects in Sustainable sites which ensures the environment is protected by: (CHOOSE 3)
B) Soil erosion C) Airborne dust E) Waterway sedimentation B,C,E
In November 2013 LEED v4 was released after being delayed a year and renamed from LEED 2012 on the basis of an open consensus process. Which of the following ensures this process stay in tact?
B) The balloting process with USGBC membership B
What is true about credit forms submitted via LEED Online?
B) The forms can be changed until they are submitted for review to the GBCI B
What aspect of the EPD credit is required to know if it leads to LEED points or not?
B) The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers B
Production of CFCs are banned under the Montreal protocol and HCFCs will be phased out by when?
C) 2030 C
Transportation is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases what percentage?
A) 25% A
MR has introduced numerous standards in version 4 and streamlined some credits. Which credit would Environmental Product Declarations lead to?
A) Building product disclosure and optimization A
The USGBC requires reporting different building parameters at least every 5 years to increase transparency as well as:
A) Contribute to knowledge that will advance research in the future A
The existing TD office towers in downtown Toronto which were constructed with single-pane windows is retrofitting to include double pane glass which can lead to:
A) Decreased energy demand A
LEED ratings systems are updated through revisions on a regular development cycle. What are the basic types of improvements that help accomplish these goals? (Choose 3)
A) Development of Addenda(s) to supplement the rating system(s) D) Major updates to provide the next versions of the rating systems F) Maintenance of the current version of the rating systems A,D,F
How can a civil engineering team properly grade the site and determine the baseline measurement for outdoor water use on a project?
A) EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool A
A manufacturing company is trying to determine if its roofing shingles comply with LEED requirements. Which factors help in this? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Emissivity D) Reflectivity A & D
A project is located in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can this project still earn LEED points? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Encourage Carpooling B) Enforce compressed work week scheduling A&B
How can satisfying the credit for High Priority Site benefit the world? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Help to revitalize the neighborhood B) Save by connecting to existing infrastructure A&B
Many building codes incorporate which two standards? (Choose 2)
A) International Plumbing Code (IPC) D) Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) A&D
How does open space help promote sustainability? (CHOOSE 2)
A) Link habitat corridors in urban areas D) Foster social interaction A&D
A project is attempting to meet the IEQ credit for enhanced air quality. Which of the following would be well suited for an entryway system?
A) Low VOC rubber mat A
A facility manager is looking for information on how to improve IAQ throughout the life of the building. Which of the following strategies will support this goal?
A) Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians A
LEED projects cover a wide range of building types and occupants. How does LEED define visitors (transients)? (Choose 2)
A) Peak Outpatients B) Retail customers A&B
What type of energy is used by products that are powered by means of an ordinary AC plug?
A) Plug load A
A project is located in northern Ontario and wants to take advantage of the areas environmental assets?
A) Regional Priority credits A
Value Engineering can result in reduced level of sustainability or just a more cost-effective approach. Select an example of one:
A) Replacing an asphalt parking lot with a cheaper cool coloured gravel A
Throughout the integrative process a team is attempting to discover the best strategy to protect and/or restore its habitat on a previously developed site. Name one common strategy that helps lead to this credit:
A) Restore soils and revegetate the site A
Smart growth is a commonly used term to describe a best practice. Which of the following does not comply with this best management practice?
A) Selecting a site that is far from existing communities A
The integrative process is an integral part of sustainable design and construction. When does commissioning take place?
A) Substantial completion phase A
A manufacturing company has the idea of recycling used orange juice cartons for flooring which would result in: (CHOOSE 2)
A) The carpet contains post-consumer recycled content B) The material would reduce the need for virgin materials A&B
According to LEED, who defines the site's open space requirements?
A) The local zoning authority A
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use?
A) Used process water A
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)
A. Use turf grass for ground cover E. Install a vegetative roof A & E
The EPACT of 1992 states that the baseline water use of an apartment's bathroom faucet is:
B) 2.2 gpm B
Energy use intensity is metric of how much energy (kwh) a building uses per area (SF). Green buildings generally have how much of a lower Energy use intensity?
B) 24% B
Open space can contribute to many credits in multiple credit categories. Select the quality open space:
B) A jogging trail around a natural wetland B
Which strategy can the project team suggest if the building owner wants to maintain ongoing energy efficiency and performance?
B) Building Automation Systems B
A project has reduced its water consumptions by 65% from EPA's baseline. The owner can now ensure a healthy work environment by monitoring 2 of the following: (CHOOSE 2)
B) Carbon-dioxide levels C) Outdoor airflow B&C
LeadingGreen wants to establish green building goals and objectives across the entire design while utilizing stakeholders' expertise. What workshop helps achieve this?
B) Charrette B
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:
B) Commitment to the sustainability goals B
Cork ceiling tiles have the ability to be recycled and completely reused for flooring at the end of their life which is called:
B) Cradle to cradle B
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)
B) Heat island reduction E) Green Vehicles B&E
The integrative process is a crucial part of every credit category and results in money saved and environmental protection. How can the architect work with the contractors to ensure that the contractors purchase the correct materials?
B) Include the specifications in the purchasing policy B
Which LEED rating system has pre-certification?
B) LEED BD+C: Core and Shell B
Which of the following sustainable strategies would not assist with the outdoor water use reduction strategy?
B) Low-flow water closets B
The facility manager has installed permanent submeters for a few systems. What will this not help with?
B) Measure the quality of Reused stormwater B
Which standard, code, organization or policy provides legal protection of the ozone layer in the U.S.?
B) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B
Stormwater management requires an immense amount of energy to pump and treat. Which one of the following is an example of Graywater?
B) Wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks B
Which of the following options is not a mandatory basic requirement in LEED that must be met in MPRs.
C) A project's energy efficiency C
Which of the following decreases as a project's timeline progresses?
C) Ability to control costs C
Which of the following LEED Impact Categories aims at supporting local economies and strengthening the green building industry through supply chain support.
C) Build a Greener Economy C
How can an infill site positively affect the economic side of the triple bottom line?
C) By reducing infrastructure costs C
LEED is developed through a consensus-based approach and evolves every few years. What is each LEED Rating system composed of?
C) Credit categories C
The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by which group of refrigerants?
C) HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons) C
A project is under construction in Manhattan and has a near zero lot line which makes it difficult to manage rain water. What can this project do? (CHOOSE 2)
C) Install a vegetative roof E) Harvest Rainwater C&E
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?
C) LEED Rating System C
Employee health is addressed in two categories, IEQ and LT. Which of the following would best promote employee health? (CHOOSE 2)
C) Locate the project near a city's downtown core D) Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network C&D
The overarching goal of the Materials and Resources credit category is to:
C) Minimize the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials C
How does the USGBC define quality views? (CHOOSE 2)
C) Objects close to the window D) Flora, fauna, or sky C&D
The Water Efficiency prerequisite requires indoor water usage reduction of 20% from a baseline based on what?
C) Occupants' usage C
What does every credit category begin within the LEED reference guides?
C) Overview C
Which one of the following does not need to be considered when setting aside a locations for the storage and collection of recyclables?
C) Separate dumpster for each material C
Which of the following statements is true regarding occupant surveys?
C) Surveys identify areas that need improvement C
One credit which tries to avoid sensitive land areas & reduce impacts from site selection discourages developing on sensitive habitats as defined by: (CHOOSE 2)
C) The Natural Heritage Program D) State/local fish and wildlife agencies C&D
Quadrel Development Inc. is beginning their first LEED project and has contacted LeadingGreen for some consulting services. What obstacles will Quadrel face? (CHOOSE 2)
C) The additional time for the integrative process D) The use of new technologies C&D
When analysing green buildings through numerous studies, what is true about them?
C) The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings C
An integrative process is used to identify synergies which result in short and long term cost savings as well as: (CHOOSE 2)
C) The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during the Construction Documents phase D) The integrative process reduces change orders during construction C & D
The most significant difference between a conventional linear design process versus an integrative process is:
C) The integrative process is iterative C
Off-gassing contaminants are a leading factor in degrading the indoor air quality of a building. What products must need to be analyzed to determine their VOC content? (SELECT ALL THAT ARE CORRECT)
C) Wall Paint C
Minimum program requirements are essential to LEED in order to ensure compliance. Prerequisites are also mandatory. What do all buildings pursing LEED for New Construction have to meet?
D) Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area D
LeadingGreen just signed a contract with the City of Toronto that allows them to work out of a historic building. How can the city achieve carbon neutrality for the building?
D) Purchasing carbon offsets D
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom, what is the most significant saving as a result of water efficiency?
D) Reduced Energy cost D
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.
D) Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex D
A municipality has been losing a lot of tourism due to its coal power plant and the detrimental environmental attributes associate with it. How can the city financially incentivize a developer to develop green buildings? (CHOOSE 3)
D) Revolving loan funds E) Tax Credits F) Fee Waivers D,E,F
How is a project's certification fees not affected?
B) The amount of LEED credits pursued B
Which LEED Rating system has performance periods?
D) LEED O+M: Existing Buildings D
Evaluation of the economic performance of a product over its useful life is determined using which procedure?
D) Life cycle costing D
A major focus in LEED is to ensure that a building is located on sites with developmental constraints, near diverse uses and in dense area. Which credit category specifically encourages that?
D) Location and Transportation D
Adaptive reuse, selecting to build infill and regenerative design are all items encouraged by green building and more specifically LEED. What is an example regenerative design?
D) A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid D
Parking footprints are large contributors to the heat island effect. What are local ordinances?
D) A law usually found in a municipal code D
The Location and Transportation credit category awards points for selecting a site within walkable proximity to a number of diverse uses which does not include:
D) An Automated Teller Machine D
A brand new building is being constructed in Mexico City, a hot climate. The green building design includes a vegetative roof and an air tight envelope to reduce air changes per hour and increase building efficiency. What else will need to be considered due to this design?
D) Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality D
LeadingGreen is taking an integrative approach to ENERGY STAR. An integrated project team is reliant on:
D) Commitment to the sustainability goals D
A developer has selected to construct their headquarters beside a protected wet land but wants to reduce energy consumption, mitigate the heat island effect, protect the wetlands habitat and ensure the buildings occupants will be healthy. How can the developer accomplish this?
D) Completing an site assessment in the integrative process D
An extermination company is going out of business because building owners are reducing the need for pesticides by:
D) Developing a coordinated program of non chemical strategies D
A development team bought a brownstone house and wants to know the best way to select windows.
D) Embodied energy of the windows D
The USGBC is a not for profit organization that promotes the triple bottom line through its:
D) Guiding Principles D
Conventionally which of the following has been primary used to replace CFC-11
D) HCFC-123 D
Northeastern University is attempting to create a LEED Platinum laboratory for its engineering department. What must the integrative project team complete?
D) Identifying opportunities for synergy D
Who is the stakeholder on a project team responsible for verifying the performance and testing of building systems?
E) Commissioning Authority E
A company is looking at passive and mechanical methods of lower the building's energy load which include:
E) Configure the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter E
The date is January 1 2017. LEED V4 is outdated and will be replaced by LEED 2017. What is the committee that is responsible for overseeing a consensus based approach in accordance with LEED protocols?
E) LEED Steering Committee E
A LEED consultant is reviewing calculations required to manage rainwater and reduce irrigation needs on the site. What information is required?
E) Precipitation data E
Sedimentation is a leading cause of water pollution. What contributes to heat island effect occur?
E) Reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets E
What is a positive impact of the parking footprint?
E) Reduced need for irrigation E
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom line, which of the follow factors impact the cost of LEED certification?
E) The square footage of the building E
As the global building codes continue to become more stringent, the LEED rating system must continue to push the envelope and ensure it is improving over time. Who develops the ongoing improvements?
E) USGBC member-based volunteer committees E
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?
E) Zoned daylighting controls E