Green Book Final
the following products are not examples of a flow fixture
toilets and urinals
The following project type is applicable to the LEED for New Construction and Major renovations rating system
Government building
The following represents the major factors that impact transportation effects on the environment
vehicle technology, fuel, human behavior
the following best describes the LEED strategy applicable to ASHRAE standard 62.1
ventilation and indoor air quality
which of the following are examples of unoccupied spaces?
mechanical rooms, stairway, data center floor area
one demand reduction strategy is
sizing the building appropriately
the following avoids environmental harms from the supply chain through to end of life?
source reduction
the following are categorized as regulated energy
space heating, service hot water, lighting
the following should be considered to promote good lighting design
surface colors within the space, furnishings
the following strategies have proven to increase productivity and occupant satisfaction in green buildings
providing access to daylight, improving indoor airquality
the following are LEED concepts that are most significantly influced by site selection prior to design of the project
public transportation access, brownfield redevelopment
A vegetated roof system is using native and adapted plant species has the opportunity to contribute to earning which three strategies
rainwater management, heat island effect, restore habitat
the following is not true concerning locally adapted plants
require more water
Credit interpretation rulings provide which of the following
responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite
the following are strategies to reduce the demand of new materials
reuse existing buildings, design denser, mixed-use neighrborhoods
When should the OPR be prepared
schematic design
the following greenhouse gases is a by-product of landfills
methane
the most common way to divert waste from land fills
recycling
the following is consistent with the range of MERV filter ratings
1-16
The following meets the MPR regarding minimum gross floor area for LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
1000 sq ft
what is the value of brick pavers with 32 percent preconsumer content, that were processed 87 miles and manufactured 99 away from a project site
200 percent
How long does a project team have to submit an appeal after receiving cert review comments back from GBCI?
25 days
How many MPRs existing the LEED V4 building cert program
3
Transportation accounted for ____ percent of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2008 and ____ percent of total carbon dioxide emissions globally
33 and 13.5
the following most closely represents an appropriate level of overall illumination on an office work surface, including daylighting, ambient artificial lighting, and task lighting
40-60 footcandles
How many types of credientials for LEEP AP with Specialty are available?
5
what is the overall average ENERGY STAR portfolio manager score of LEED-certified buildings according to the New Buildings Institute
68
How much time on average do Americans spend indoors?
90%
to which standard should engineers design the ventilation systems
ASHRAE 62.1
Charrettes have...
An agenda and clear goals are needed. A strong facilitator needs to be flexible and have good listening skills
the following are standards for indoor air quality
CRI Green Label Plus, Green Seal
the following are effective and sustainable strategies to address transportation for a LEED project
Choose a site near a bus stop limit parking encourage carpooling
What should a LEED project enhance?
Community and Human Health
The best time to incorporate an integrative design and approach is...
During schematic design
the design team has attempted to address 50 percent of the harscape surfaces on the project's site to meet the requirements to reduce the heat island effect for LEED compliance. Which of the following strategies should the LEEd Accredited Professional discuss with the design team?
Effective tree-shaed area of hardscape features, SRI for all nonstandard paving materials proposed, percentage of perviousness for proposed open-grid paving materials
Life-cycle assessments, LCAs, are a beneficial tool to determine the following
Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
The project team is looking to conduct LCC analysis. The following should be taken into account.
First costs, including the cost of installation, maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
how many points can be earned in the RPC
Four
Who is responsible for the appeals process?
GBCI
The following are not true about establishing goals for a project
Goals can be qualitative but not quantitative Goals can be quantitative but not qualitative
the following resources should be consulted by the facility manager in reference to finding more information about sustainable purchasing options
Green Seal, ENERGY STAR, FSC
The following are strategies to reduce rainwater runoff
Green roofs, pervious pavers, bioswales
The following LEED concepts might retention ponds and bioswales design strategies contribute?
Heat island effect, rainwater runoff reduction, site disturbance, water efficient landscaping
Incorproating green building strategies such as high efficiency mechanical systems, photovoltaic systems, and indoor water wall help with the IAQ and air conditioning, it plays a role in what type of cost implications
Increased life-cycle costs, increased first costs
The following are true referencing minimum floor area requirements
LEED BD+C projects include a minimum 1000 sq ft while LEED ID+C projects require to have a minimum of 250 sq ft LEED for schools must include a min of 1000 sq ft
A developr is seeking LEED gold for a new lab facility and plan on occupying 32 percent of the facility. What rating system should be used
LEED Core and Shel
A company occupying a 50-year-old office building is replacing the mechanical systems to improve energy performance and implementing green procurement and operations policies. This LEED rating system best applies
LEED Existing Buildings: O and M
Which reference guide would you look to for information about LEED for Schools rating systems for a new ground up construction project
LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction
the following rating system addresses the appropriate sizing of a project
LEED for Homes
Which rating system can be precertified
LEED for core and shell
The following are not eligible to pursue a split certification review
LEED for existing buildings: operations and maintenance LEED for neighborhood development: Plan
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is the foundation for sustainable design for individual buildings or entire neighborhoods?
Location
IS LEED project experience needed to take the LEED AP exam?
No
The following fields can best help provide an innovative approach to solving problems by following nature's patterns
Permaculture and biomimicry
The following are sustainable strategies that should be implemented on an auto-dependent green building?
Provide priority parking for carpools/vanpools Supply alternative fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations offer discounted parking rates for multioccupant vehicles incorporate basic services for occupant usage in the new building
The following is an association factor that was established to measure and scale the credits against the impact categories
Relative efficacy and duration
What categories are specific to Neighborhood Development
Smart Location and Linkage, Green Infrastructure and Buildings
The following can enhance an understanding of community issues and concerns
Stakeholder meetings
The following is true regarding credit weightings
Three association factors were used as means to measure and scale each credit All LEED rating systems are based on 100 points Seven impact categories were defined with climate change most heavily weighted
A project's LEED certification can expire, true or false?
True
According to the Department of Energy's website, space heating is the largest energy use in the U.S, true or false?
True
Which of the following types of properties is best suited for a LEED project?
Urban Infill and site with existing infrastructure
Is it possible to sit for the LEED GA and the LEED AP exam in one day?
Yes
what material options would be best to comply with the LEED rating systems for roofing materials
White ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with an SRI of 84
If an existing building seeks water efficiency strategies but has limited budget, installing which of the following would be economically viable options
aerators and flush valves
When should construction credits and prerequisites be submitted for final cert review?
after substantial completion
The following street grid density descriptions promotes a more pedestrian friendly comunity
a higher street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting
The following type of project is best suited for commercial interiors rating system
a tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
Emissivity is an indication of of which of the following material properties
ability of a material to give up heat in the form of long-wave radiation
LEED project registration provides the following
access to online LEED credit templates establish of contact with GBCI and the assigned certification body
the following are examples of permanently installed building products?
doors, casework, framing
the owner of a two story office project has suggested that he is interested in the installation of a vegetated roof system and would like the design team to evaluate it as an option. which set of team members best represents all of those who might offer meaningful input to this evaluation?
architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, and contractor
The following are examples of impervious surfaces
asphalt, sealed surfaces, concrete
the following are examples of regularly occupied spaces
bank teller station and natatorium, dorm room and an operating room
when addressing refrigerants for a project and to comply with the fundamental refrigerant management prerequisite, the following should be considered
base building air-conditioning systems, reuse of existing HVAC&R systems, eliminations of substances with high ozone-depleting potential from use in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
The following characterizes CIRs
can be submitted any time after a project is registered, can be requested online, are relevant to one specific project
the following are considered separate products when calculating compliance with MR credits
carpet with different pile heights by the same manufacturing, gypsum wallboard with varying thicknesses by the same manufacturing
what are the three largest energy sources according to the international energy audit
coal, oil, natural gas
shortest path analysis includes the following
convenience, safety, and obstructions to movement
the following are types of process water uses
cooling towers, boilers, washing machines
the percentage calculation for rapidly renewable materials accounts for which of the following
cost of rapidly renewable materials, total materials costs for the project
the following statements are not true about green building material
cradle to grave materials can be recycled
when addressing thermal comfort, the following are not addressed
daylighting controls, artificial light
the following can balance the contribution of renewable energy sources
demand response
these are true regarding RPCs
earning an RPC adds a bonus point to the projects total points, a project may earn up to four RPC credits
integrating a building into a community does not offer which of the folowing
encourage biodiversity
ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010 is primarily concered with which of the following
energy consumption
The following tools are available to project teams to find synergies and increase efficiencies
energy modeling and BIM
the following is not considered an ongoing consumable product
furniture
the following would typically cause discomfort
glare, direct daylight, stagnant air
Integrative projects typically...
have less design changes and less change orders
The following benefits and LEED strategies might might the open-grid paving strategy contribute?
head island effect, rainwater management, optimize energy performance
how is waste hauled from a construction site calculated for the purposes of LEED
in tons
when conducting occupant surveys which of the folloowing is applicable
include a plan for corrective action, conduct confidential surveys
The following is the best landscape design strategy to implement to reduce heat island effects?
increased SRI
The following are the results of developing greenfield sites
increased total regional development footprint reduces land available for agricultural use fragmented wildlife habitat
the following uses are best described and suitable for nonpotable water
irrigation and process water
the following helps bounce and diffuse daylight
light shelves, clerestory windows
the following is not a measurement for energy use in the US
liters for liquid fuel
when addressing materials and resources, a project team should incorporate which of the following to comply with the credits and prerequisites of the MR category
location of manufacturing plant of steel, postconsumer recycled content of a chair, extraction location of silica
the following materials qualify as preconsumer recycled content
medium density fiberboard panels manufactured with sawdust generated by the manufacturing of structural insulated panels, concrete made with fly ash collected from coal-burning power plants, carpet padding manufactured with waste fiber collected from textile manufacturing plants
exemplary performance generally requires which of the following
meet or exceed the next percentage threshold as listed within the existing credit
the following are potential sources of nonpotable water
municipally supplied reclaimed water, captured rainwater, graywater
the following are examples of multioccupant spaces
natatorium and a conference room, hotel lobby and hotel front desk
the following are consistent with the requirements of low emitting materials
nonaerosol adhesives and sealants must be in compliance with VOC limits set by SCAQMD, rule 1168, paints must meet VOC limits established by the Green Seal standard (GS-36), projects are encouraged to use low-voc adhesives and sealants on exterior building elements
this is not an example of rapidly renewable materials
oak wood flooring
the following are not subject to LEED minimum energy requirements
office equipment, elevators, process energy
the following types of spaces should not be included in total parking capacity calculations
on site parking on public rights of way parking spaces for fleet vehicles motorcycle parking
there are five LEED APs working on a site, how many innovation categories can be achieved for this effort
one
How long is the exam registration period valid?
one year
which of the following statements is not a strategy to maintain indoor air qulaity
open all windows to flush contaminated air out of a building for a t least two weeks prior to occupancy
the following could contribute to earning the onsite renewable energy credit
photovoltaic panels that provide electricity to the building, solar hot water system, onsite electric generator powered by geothermal energy
the following strategies contribute to water efficient landscaping
planting of hardwood tress to provide shade, planting native or adapted plant species, combining vegetated swales and cisterns to capture rainwater
an environmental tobacco smoke control policy best addresses which of the following
preventing tobacco smoke from entering the air occupied by nonsmokers
the following design team deliverables and team members are most likely to play a significant role in achieving a construction IAQ management plan
project specs, general contractor
the following are appropriate statements with regard to commissioning in the context of green building
the CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals who are directly responsible for the project design or construction management (preferably from a separate firm)
pursing an innovation credit is appropriate when at least one of which of the following are true
the project has exceeded or is projected to exceed the minimum performance established by an existing LEED credit, the project h as achieved measurable performance in a LEED credit within another rating system
the following LEED strategies would it be important to determine regularly occupied spaces
thermal comfort strategies, interior lighting strategies
The following is true about certification bodies
they are accredited to ISO standard 17021 they are assigned to a project once a project is registered
this is the primary intent of the Green Power credit
to encourage the development and use of renewable clean energy that is connected to the utility grid
the contractor would upload the following to LEED online
total amount of waste diverted from a landfill, total material cost o the project and the percentage containing recycled content
what are the components to determine contributions of an assembled product
total product cost, percent compliant by weight, percent compliant with the sustainable criteria
Appeals can be submitted 25 business days after final certification review and appeals are submitted through LEED online, true or false?
true
Brownfield sites can improve environmental performance, sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types, true or false?
true
Credit interpretations are reviewed by GBCI and LEED Interpretations are reviewed by USGC, true or false?
true
LID methods minimize heat island effects, LID methods increase light pollution, SRI values are relative to roofs while SR values are inteded for nonroof hardscape materials, rainwater runoff can contribute to eutrophication, true or false?
true
There is a strong correlation between sq footage and energy consumption, a curtailment event is known as a DR event, true or false?
true
project teams have the option to include furniture in MR credit calculations, escalators and other process equipment are not to be included in MR credit calculations, true or false?
true
project teams should exclude concrete formwork and other temporarily used products in calculations, they have the option to include MEP items in MR credit calculations, true or false
true
some municipalities do not allow rainwater to be captured and reuse, green building projects are rewarded for reducing demand and reusing water for both indoor and outdoor water demands, true or false?
true
Is it possible for the same building to earn multiple LEED certifications?
yes
