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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? The feedback projects receive from LEED credit reviewers Government regulations The balloting process with USGBC membership The addition of new LEED adaptations Board of Directors issues shareholder voting rights

The balloting process with USGBC membership

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 Increase the number of operable windows Install light shelves on the south and north building façade High reflective surface coatings Manual shares

Increase the number of operable windows

What two standards are found in many building codes? International Plumbing Code (IPC) SCAQMD Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) EPAct 1992

International Plumbing Code (IPC) Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

Which LEED rating system has precertification? LEED O+M: Existing Buildings LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors LEED BD+C: New Construction LEED BD+C: Core and Shell LEED BD+C: Schools

LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

What is TRUE about credit forms submitted via LEED Online? 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

The project administrator must sign off on all credits prior to submittal

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 An urban garden adjacent to the project Neighbouring fields of native vegetation A storm water retention basin A private courtyard

A jogging trail around a natural wetland

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 55 ASHRAE 62.1 ASHRAE 189.1 ASHRAE 90.1

ASHRAE 189.1

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 Cradle to gate Cradle to cradle Rapidly renewable Passive

Cradle to cradle

A project is located in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can this project still earn LEED points? Ensure entire parking foot print is located off site Stagger work hours Locate a project near 3 diverse uses Enforce compressed work week scheduling Encourage carpooling

Enforce compressed work week scheduling Encourage carpooling

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? -Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner -The mechanical designer completing his or her design and handing it off to the electrical designer -Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success -Working independently to complete each stakeholder's task efficiently -Focusing on the initial cost of bamboo flooring

Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success

For the Building Disclosure and Optimization credit that looks at the ingredients of materials, which standards would help earn points? GreenScreen SMACNA Health Product Declaration Green Seal - GS-32 Cradle to Cradle Certified Global Reporting Initiative

GreenScreen Cradle to Cradle Certified

The USGBC is a not for profit organization that promotes the triple bottom line through its Mission Statement Charter of Values Vision Shareholder Report Guiding Principles

Guiding Principles USGBC has seven Guiding Principles outlined in the 2013-2015 strategic plan. They are: 1. Promote the triple bottom line 2. Establish leadership 3. Reconcile humanity with nature 4. Foster social equity 5. Maintain integrity 6. Be inclusive 7. Exhibit transparency

The greatest threat to GLOBAL WARMING potential is presented by which group of refrigerants? HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons) CFCs (ChloroFluoroCarbons) CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons) HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons)

HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)

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

In the site selection credit, which 2 governing bodies discourage developing on sensitive habitats? The International Society of Arboriculture U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The NatureServe Natural Heritage Program State/local fish and wildlife agencies Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

The NatureServe Natural Heritage Program State/local fish and wildlife agencies