LEED GA 1
LEED is developed through a consensus-based approach and evolves every few years. What is each LEED rating system composed of? - Credit categories - A mandatory code - Impact categories - Voluntary prerequisites - 3rd party standards
- Credit categories
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) - Building-level water metering - Submetering of the HVAC system - Carbon dioxide levels - Wind speed and direction - Outdoor airflow - Water metering of subsystems
- Carbon dioxide levels - Outdoor airflow
A project is located in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can this project still earn LEED points? (CHOOSE 2) - Locate a project near 3 diverse uses - Encourage carpooling - Ensure entire parking foot print is located off site - Enforce compressed work week scheduling - Stagger work hours
- Encourage carpooling - Enforce compressed work week scheduling
For the Building Disclosure and Optimization credit that looks at the ingredients of materials, which standards would help earn points? (CHOOSE 2) - GreenScreen - Health Product Declaration - SMACNA - Cradle to Cradle Certified - Green Seal - GS-32 - Global Reporting Initiative
- GreenScreen - Cradle to Cradle Certified
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? - Reducing the number of cooling tower cycles - Improving boiler efficiency - Installing PV array to heat the water - Installing new low-flow aerators
- Installing new low-flow aerators
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 increases the amount of construction time for a project - It shortens the overall schedule of the project - It is based on an ISO standard - It reduces change orders during construction - It can decrease the likelihood of delays and costs resulting from design changes during the construction documents phase
- It reduces change orders during construction - It can decrease the likelihood of delays and costs resulting from design changes during the construction documents phase
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 - Building codes - The choice of materials used - Meeting the project schedule
Commitment to the sustainability goals
An integrated project team is reliant on: - Building codes - Meeting the project schedule - The choice of materials used - Commitment to the sustainability goals
Commitment to the sustainability goals
The EPACT of 1992 states that the baseline water use of an apartment's bathroom faucet is: - 0.5 gpm - 1.0 gpf - 1.6 gpf - 2.2 gpm - 1.0 gpm
2.2 gpm
Production of CFCs are banned under the Montreal protocol and HCFCs will be phased out by when? 1992 2030 2015 2020 1995
2030
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 than typical buildings? 24% 16% 8% 20%
24%
Transportation is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases at what percentage? 2% 40% 50% 10% 25%
25%
Adaptive reuse, selecting to build infill, and regenerative design are all items encouraged in LEED and green building in general. What is an example of regenerative design? - A living building challenge certified building - A building that treats all of its waste water on-site - A project with a community garden and recycling program - A net-zero certified energy building - A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid
A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid
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 - Increased thermal control - Increased energy efficiency - Increased views - Decreased daylight
Decreased energy demand
Which of the following is not from a source of alternative or renewable energy? - Carbon offsets - Green power - Renewable energy production - Demand response
Demand response
An extermination company is going out of business because building owners are reducing the need for pesticides by: - Installing pervious pavement 2 feet around the building perimeter - Ensuring SMACNA guidelines are followed - Planting only native/adaptive species 2 feet away from the building footprint - Developing a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies
Developing a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies
The Location and Transportation credit category awards points for selecting a site within a walkable proximity to a number of "diverse uses". Which is not a "diverse use"? - A police station - A barber shop - A grocery store - A public park - An automated teller machine
An automated teller machine
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? - Noise and vibrations due to air-tight envelope - ISO 14000 standards - The lack of daylighting due to schematic design - If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase - Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality
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? - Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change - GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use - Enhance Human Health and Well-Being - Build a Greener Economy
Build a Greener Economy The Build a Greener Economy Impact Category components are:• Enhance the Value Proposition of Green Building• Strengthen the Green Building Industry and Supply Chain• Promote Innovation and Integration of Green Building Products and Services• Incentivize Long Term Growth and Investment Opportunities• Support Local Economies
In LEED v4, credits have been streamlined and numerous standards have been introduced in the Materials and Resources Category. Which group of credits is Environmental Product Declarations under? - Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Storage and Collection of Recyclables - Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction - Construction and Demolition Waste Management
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization
Which strategy can the project team suggest if the building owner wants to maintain ongoing energy efficiency and performance? - Enhanced commissioning - Enhanced refrigerant management - Building automation systems - Retrocommissioning
Building automation systems
How can an infill site positively affect the economic side of the triple bottom line? - By increasing grid reliability through demand response programs and thus lowering operational fees - By reducing infrastructure costs - By permitting additional renewable energy access - By increasing the availability of conventional grid source energy
By reducing infrastructure costs
LeadingGreen wants to establish green building goals across the entire design while using stakeholders' expertise. What workshop helps achieve this? - Charrette - Integrative Process workshop - Technical Team workshop - LEED Round Table - Facility and Engineering workshop
Charrette
Who is the stakeholder on a project team responsible for verifying the performance and testing of building systems? - LEED Fellow - Building Engineer - Commissioning Authority - Green Rater - Owner
Commissioning Authority
A developer has selected to construct their headquarters beside a protected wetland. The goals of the project are to reduce energy consumption, mitigate the Heat Island Effect, ensure the buildings occupants will be healthy, and protect the wetland's habitat. How can the developer accomplish this? - Complete a site assessment in the integrative process - Source strictly locally extracted and manufactured materials - Ensure maximum project durability - Lease renewable energy from a neighbouring wind turbine farm - Implement xeriscaping and use no potable water for irrigation
Complete a site assessment in the integrative process
How can a civil engineering team properly grade the site and determine the baseline measurement for outdoor water use on a project? - Use the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager® - Follow international plumbing codes - Use the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool - Perform an analysis of neighbouring properties - Follow the EPAct 1992
Use the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use? - Well water - Blackwater - Used process water - Water discharged from an open-loop geothermal system
Used process water
Which of the following is an example of greywater? - Wastewater from urinals - Rainwater collected in a retention pond - Waste that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks - Stormwater collected and held in a cistern
Waste that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks
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? - Install light shelves on the south and north building façade - Manual shares - Increase the number of operable windows - Zoned daylighting controls - High reflective surface coatings
Zoned daylighting controls
The LEED rating systems are updated on a regular development cycle. What are the basic types of improvements that keep the rating systems current? (Choose 3) - Clarification of LEED Interpretations - Major updates to provide the next versions of the rating systems - Incorporation of LEED Pilot Credits into the rating systems, where relevant - Maintenance of the current versions of the rating systems - Development of Addendas to supplement the rating systems - Reference to/inclusion of items addressed through previous Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs)
- Major updates to provide the next versions of the rating systems - Maintenance of the current versions of the rating systems - Development of Addendas to supplement the rating systems
A company is looking at passive and mechanical methods of lowering the building's energy load, such as: - Installing a PV array on its roof - Configuring the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter - Decreasing thermal massing - Purchasing RECs
Configuring the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter
A development team bought a brownstone house. What would be the best way to select windows? - Select only triple glazed windows - Consider the embodied energy of windows when purchasing replacements - Reuse the existing structures old windows - Buy old windows
Consider the embodied energy of windows when purchasing replacements
What does not affect a project's certification fees? - The amount of LEED prerequisites pursued - The amount of LEED MPRs pursued - The amount of LEED credits pursued - Review path for submittals
The amount of LEED credits pursued
LEED projects cover a wide range of building types and occupants. How does LEED define visitors (transients)? (Choose 2) - Full time receptionists - Part time employees - Peak outpatients - Operations and maintenance staff - Retail customers
- Peak outpatients - Retail customers
In the site selection credit, which 2 governing bodies discourage developing on sensitive habitats? (CHOOSE 2) - Natural Resources - Conservation Service (NRCS) - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - State/local fish and wildlife agencies - The NatureServe Natural Heritage Program - The International Society of Arboriculture
- State/local fish and wildlife agencies - The NatureServe Natural Heritage Program
There is a prerequisite for LEED BD+C projects in Sustainable Sites that ensures the environment is protected by: (CHOOSE 3) - Waterway sedimentation - Airborne dust - Reduction of scope 1 emissions - Ozone protection - Soil erosion - Reduction of scope 2 emissions - Potable water consumption
- Waterway sedimentation - Airborne dust - Soil erosion
What two standards are found in many building codes? (Choose 2) - Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) - International Plumbing Code (IPC) - EPAct 1992 - SCAQMD
- Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) - International Plumbing Code (IPC) The International Code Council (ICC) develops the model codes and standards that are used in the design, build, and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable, and resilient structures. Most U.S. communities and many global markets choose the International Code as their default building code. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is responsible for 300 codes and standards that are designed to minimize the risk and effects of fire by establishing criteria for building, processing, design, service, and installation in the United States, as well as many other countries. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is a regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. It is part of the National Fire Code's series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The International Code Council, International Plumbing Code (IPC) is a comprehensive model plumbing code that sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems and components to protect life, health, and safety of building occupants and the public. The IPC is available for adoption by jurisdictions ranging from states to towns, and is currently adopted on the state or local level in 35 states in the U.S. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) have been protecting the public's health and safety for more than eighty-five years by working with governments and industries to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world. All commercial projects in the United States must comply with the accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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 - A carpet that has lower life-cycle costs than conventional carpets - A carpet that is more durable than conventional carpets - A carpet that has higher life-cycle costs than conventional carpets - A reduced need for virgin materials
A carpet that contains post-consumer recycled content A reduced need for virgin materials
Open space can contribute to many credits in multiple credit categories. Select the example of quality open space: - An urban garden adjacent to the project - A private courtyard - Neighbouring fields of native vegetation - A storm water retention basin - A jogging trail around a natural wetland
A jogging trail around a natural wetland
Parking footprints are large contributors to the Heat Island Effect. What is an example of a local ordinance? - A strategy for reducing the Heat Island Effect - A law usually found in a municipal code - A regulation imposed to promote orderly development of private lands and prevent land-use conflicts - A recommendation on how to zone for energy modeling
A law usually found in a municipal code
Which of the following options is not addressed in the minimum program requirement (MPR) in LEED? - Project size - Project's location on existing land - A project's energy efficiency - The LEED boundary
A project's energy efficiency
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 ASHRAE 62.1 ASHRAE 55 ASHRAE 90.1
ASHRAE 189.1
Which of the following decreases as a project's timeline progresses? - Cost of renewable technologies - Ability to control costs - Risk of litigation - Cost of design changes
Ability to control costs
The USGBC requires reporting different building parameters at least every 5 years to increase transparency, as well as to: - Reduce life-cycle costs - Decrease the energy use intensity of the building - Reduce future project initial costs - Contribute to knowledge that will advance research in the future
Contribute to knowledge that will advance research in the future
Cork ceiling tiles have the ability to be recycled and completely reused for flooring at the end of their life. Which term describes this approach? - Sustainable product - Passive - Cradle to cradle - Cradle to gate - Rapidly renewable
Cradle to cradle
A manufacturing company is trying to determine if its roofing shingles comply with LEED requirements. Which factors help in this? (CHOOSE 2) - Vibration - Emissivity - Gradient - Flame retardant - Thickness of material - Reflectivity
Emissivity Reflectivity
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? - Focusing on the initial cost of bamboo flooring - The mechanical designer completing his or her design and handing it off to the electrical designer - Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success - Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner - Working independently to complete each stakeholder's task efficiently
Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success
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) - Increases in the floor-area ratio - Increases in allowable building height - Increases in the allowable density - Fee waivers - Tax credits - Revolving loan funds
Fee waivers Tax credits Revolving loan funds
How does the USGBC define quality views? - A plant sitting on the window sill - Objects with a CRI of 80+ - Views of art inside - Flora, fauna, or sky
Flora, fauna, or sky
How does open space help promote sustainability? (CHOOSE 2) - Increases impervious surfaces - Reduces visual interest - Promotes native/adaptive vegetation only - Fosters social interaction - Links habitat corridors in urban areas
Fosters social interaction Links habitat corridors in urban areas
Renewable energy purchased as a carbon offset must meet which of the following criteria? - Center for Renewable Solutions - ENERGY STAR - Purchased and used within the same state or locale - Green-e Climate Certified
Green-e Climate Certified
The USGBC is a not for profit organization that promotes the triple bottom line through its: - Shareholder Report - Mission Statement - Charter of Values - Guiding Principles - Vision
Guiding Principles
Conventionally which of the following has been primary used to replace CFC-11? HCFC-123 HFC-23 CFC-12 CFC-114
HCFC-123
The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by which group of refrigerants? - HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons) - CFCs (ChloroFluoroCarbons) - CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons) - HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)
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? - Access to waste haulers - Having a separate dumpster for each material - Special equipment - Handling of certain items such as electronic waste and mercury containing lamps
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) - Reduced Parking Footprint - Heat island Reduction - Rainwater Management - Green Vehicles - Sensitive Land Protection
Heat island Reduction Green Vehicles
How can satisfying the credit for High Priority Site benefit the community? - Increase the local tax base to property taxes rise - Help to revitalize the neighbourhood - Building new infrastructure - A contaminated site will be less expensive to purchase
Help to revitalize the neighbourhood
Northeastern University is attempting to create a LEED Platinum® laboratory for its engineering department. What task must the integrative project team complete? - Ensure proper finance requirements are met - Develop models for water and energy consumption - Identify opportunities for synergy - Establish a target certification level
Identify opportunities for synergy
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? - Ensure that the purchasing policy specifies LEED approved products only - Clearly explain to the contractors in the LEED Charrette - Send the contractors an email in the pre-predesign phases - Only use LEED Online to select materials - Include the specifications in the purchasing policy
Include the specifications in the purchasing policy
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? - Do not use a demand response system - Shade all hardscapes with high SRI surfaces - Place 75%+ of parking under the buildings - Install a vegetative roof
Install a vegetative roof
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) - Replace previous hardscapes with native and adaptive species - Install a vegetative roof - Use turf grass for groundcover - Increase plant density - Install submeters and implement LID strategies
Install a vegetative roof Use turf grass for groundcover
Which LEED rating system has precertification? - LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings - LEED BD+C: Schools - LEED BD+C: New Construction - LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
1. Which LEED Rating system has performance periods? - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings - LEED BD+C: New Construction - LEED BD+C: Core and Shell - LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings Performance periods are used to compare current building performance to its past.
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? - Fire protection codes - Plumbing codes - Building codes - LEED rating system
LEED rating system
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 Board of Directors - LEED Technical Team - LEED for Homes Provider - LEED Consultants - LEED Technical Advisory Groups - LEED Steering Committee
LEED Steering Committee LEED Technical Team oversees TAGS and other groups. Its responsibilities include coordinating cross-category matters within LEED, reviewing LEED credits and prerequisites for technical validity and recommending improvements, and assessing LEED's technical rigor, coherency, and achievement trends through a system of performance metrics. LEED for Homes Provider markets LEED to builders, provides green home rating support services to builders, and trains, coordinates and oversees LEED qualified inspectors and builder support staff. LEED Consultants assist building owners with LEED certification. LEED Board of Directors articulates and upholds the vision, values, and mission of USGBC. Directors meet in person three times each year and by teleconference regularly throughout the year. LEED Technical Advisory Groups - Under the direct management of the LEED Technical Committee, Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues. The groups provide a consistent source of technical advice to LEED committees and working groups regarding credit and prerequisite improvement and supporting tool development. Technical Advisory Groups 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. LEED Steering Committee is an integrated group of volunteers and staff charged with developing and maintaining LEED as a leadership tool, preserving the integrity of the LEED rating systems, and ensuring the use of the consensus process to evolve LEED in accordance with the mission, guiding principles, and strategic plan of USGBC. A standing committee of USGBC Board of Directors, the LEED Steering Committee is the governing body of all LEED committees.
Evaluation of the economic performance of a product over its life-cycle is useful in determining using which procedure? - Triple bottom line accounting - Life-cycle costing - Life-cycle assessment - Cradle to cradle assessment
Life-cycle costing
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 - Stone tiles extracted and manufactured on-site from construction and demolition debris - Carpeted tiles shipped from overseas - Bamboo floor made in another country
Low VOC rubber mat
Which of the following sustainable strategies would not assist with the outdoor water use reduction strategy? - Low-flow water closets - Xeriscaping - Smart weather-based sensors - Greywater - Drip irrigation
Low-flow water closets
The facility manager has installed permanent submeters for a few systems. What will this not help with? - Locating leaks in the system - Measuring the quality of reused stormwater - Evaluating the actual fixture efficiency - Tracking consumption
Measuring the quality of reused stormwater
What is the overarching goal of the Materials and Resources credit category? - Reduce the quantity of materials used on a project - Minimize the embodied life-cycle impacts of the building materials - Select energy efficient building materials - Minimize the life-cycle of building materials - Select materials that have the most environmental benefits at the least cost
Minimize the embodied life-cycle impacts of the building materials
While minimum program requirements are essential to LEED in order to ensure compliance, prerequisites are also mandatory. What do all buildings pursing LEED BD+C: New Construction have to meet? - Have a minimum score of 50 points and achieve all prerequisites - Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area - Must have access to public transportation, manage rainwater, and have a floor to site area ratio of at least 1.5 - Must have a minimum outdoor air rate, a maximum daylight requirement, and a minimum occupancy number - Must have a minimum building height, have a daylighting strategy, and provide for occupant comfort
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 any partner website of the member company - On a company's product to show product endorsement - On company letterhead - On the company's website homepage linking to the company's LEED projects
On company letterhead
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? - Selecting materials with low VOC and off gassing potential only - Full building flush-out and indoor air quality testing prior to occupancy - Locating air intakes away from garages and automobile exhaust - Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians
Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians
What does every credit category begin within the LEED reference guides? - Intent - Triple bottom line analysis - Requirement - Overview
Overview
What type of energy is used by products that are powered by means of an ordinary AC plug? - Unregulated load - Process energy - Plug load - Process load
Plug load Plug load is the electrical current drawn by all equipment connected via wall outlets. Process energy is the power that resources consume in support of processes other than conditioning spaces and maintaining comfort and amenities for occupants of a building. This may include refrigeration equipment, cooking and food preparation, clothes washing, and other major support appliances.
A LEED consultant is reviewing calculations required to manage rainwater and reduce irrigation needs on the site. What information is required? - Evaporation rates in the sky - Location of drip irrigation system - Precipitation data - Size of high SRI roof Occupancy counts
Precipitation data
LeadingGreen just signed a contract with the City of Toronto that allows the company to work out of an historic building. How can the city achieve carbon neutrality for the building? - Use a combination of solar thermal and solar panels - Participate in a demand response program - Purchase carbon offsets - Cover the building with solar panels - Purchase RECs equivalent to the total cost of annual energy consumption
Purchase carbon offsets
What contributes to Heat Island Effect? - Athletic fields covered in turf grass - Underground parking with a high SRI roof - Shading due to small trees - Reduced airflow due to tall buildings and narrow streets - Steeply sloped roofs
Reduced airflow due to tall buildings and narrow streets
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom line, what is the most significant savings that results from water efficiency? - Reduced maintenance costs - Reduced permitting fees - Maintaining contaminants at safe levels in reservoirs and aquifers - Reduced development costs
Reduced maintenance costs
How would a larger parking lot impact the Water Efficiency Category? - Oil leaks - Rainwater runoff - Automobile dependence - Land consumption - Reduced need for irrigation
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 - Local zoning - Prerequisites - Location and Transportation credits - MPRs
Regional Priority credits
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'? - Plan a school so that classrooms can be divided into separate class spaces - Retrofitting a historic home to ENERGY STAR certification - Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex - Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments
Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex
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-coloured gravel - Selecting a renewable energy technology that reduces environmental impact but costs more than grid energy - Salvaging more waste and recycling through a waste-to-energy on-site plant - Selecting materials with a higher initial cost but lower life-cycle cost
Replacing an asphalt parking lot with a cheaper, cool-coloured gravel
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? - Use low impact development and green infrastructure - Restore soils and revegetate the site - Plant invasive species over existing previous hardscapes - Build up as opposed to out
Restore soils and revegetate the site
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 - A site near a frequently serviced bus stop - A site within walking distance to shops and offices - Building up as opposed to out
Selecting a site that is far from existing communities
When does commissioning take place? - Substantial completion phase - Schematic design phase - Before occupancy - Discovery phase
Substantial completion phase
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding occupant surveys? - Surveys identify areas that need improvement - Surveys are one of the EQ prerequisites - Surveys are required to be anonymous - Surveys must be taken every 5 years and submitted to USGBC
Surveys identify areas that need improvement
The most significant difference between a conventional linear design process and an Integrative Process is? - The Integrative Process is iterative - The Integrative Process is hierarchical instead of linear - The Integrative Process does not include a schematic design - The Integrative Process has shorter schedules - The Integrative Process requires all project team members
The Integrative Process is iterative
Quadrel Development Inc. is beginning their first LEED project and has contacted LeadingGreen for some consulting services. What obstacles will Quadrel face? - Substantial Cost increase due to LEED - Substantial schedule extension due to LEED - The additional time for the integrative process - Convincing their owner to watch from the sidelines
The additional time for the integrative process
In November 2016, LEED v4 was released after being delayed a year and was renamed from LEED 2012 after an open consensus process. Which of the following ensures this process stays intact? - Board of Directors issues shareholder voting rights - The balloting process with USGBC membership - The feedback projects receive from LEED credit reviewers - The addition of new LEED adaptations - Government regulations
The balloting process with USGBC membership
What is TRUE about credit forms submitted via LEED Online? - The forms can be changed until they are submitted for review to the GBCI - The project administrator must sign off on all credits prior to submittal - Other projects and the public can view them for assistance - Each form is reviewed within 2 weeks after document submittal
The forms can be changed until they are submitted for review to the GBCI
According to LEED, who defines the site's open space requirements? - The local zoning authority - A consultant hired by the owner to negotiate permitting with the local authorities having jurisdiction - The local building department - The project's civil engineer
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 cost of the product as a percentage of total materials cost - The cost of the product as a percentage of 45% of the total cost - The number of different permanent and temporary products used from one manufacturer - The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers
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 - The regional cost per cubic meter of water - The floor area ratio (FAR) - The number of potable water using fixtures
The number of occupants , and their usage
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom line, which of the following factors impact the cost of LEED certification? - The reinforcement of the buildings foundation - The square footage of the building - The number of full time equivalents - The building type
The square footage of the building
LEED v4 has seven Impact Categories to accomplish the goals of the LEED rating system and ensure sustainability. How do the Impact Categories work towards a more sustainable building? - They allow for bonus points if you double the initial credit requirement threshold. - They ensure some credits are achieved without fulfilling all the requirements - They are used for credits outside of the scope of the LEED rating system. - They determine which credits are worth more points. - They have additional credit requirement options.
They determine which credits are worth more points.
What provides legal protection of the ozone layer in the U.S.? - The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Kyoto Protocol - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The LEED rating systems must continue to push the envelope and to ensure that it keeps improving over time. Who develops the ongoing improvements? - The World Green Building Council - USGBC Board of Directors - LEED Technical Reviewers - USGBC member-based volunteer committees - USGBC Technical Advisory Groups
USGBC member-based volunteer committees
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? - Sustainable Sites - Location and Transportation - Awareness and Education - Smart Location and Linkage
Location and Transportation
Employee health is addressed in two categories, EQ and LT. Which of the following would earn LEED point(s)? - Add preferred parking for accessibility - Add preferred parking for green vehicles only - Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network - Locate the project near existing infrastructure
Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network
