LEED Final Exam CH.1
A project's LEED certification can expire. True False
True
Is it possible for the same building to earn multiple LEED certifications? A. Yes B. No
A
There are five LEED APs on the Botanical Center project, including three from the architectural firm, one from the mechanical engineering firm, and another one from the electrical engineering firm. How many points can be acheived within the Innovation category for acheiving this effort? A.One B. Two C. Three D. Four
A
Which of the following statements is not a strategy tomaintain indoor air quality? (Choose one) A. Open all windows to fl ush contaminated air out of a building for at least two weeks prior to occupancy. B. Coordinate a green cleaning program. C. Install high‐effi ciency fi lters. D. Specify adhesives and sealants with low or no VOCs.
A
Which of the following LEED strategies would it beimportant to determine regularly occupied spaces?(Choose two) A. Thermal comfort strategies B. Interior lighting strategies C. Integrative process D. Commissioning
A, B
Which of the following should be considered to promote good lighting design? (Choose two) A. Surface colors within the space B. Furnishings C. The type of ceiling finish D. VOC level
A, B
Which of the following are examples of unoccupied spaces? (Choose three) A. Mechanical rooms B. Stairway C. Exhibition hall D. Data center fl oor area
A, B, D
Which of the following are examples of regularly occupied spaces? (Choose two) A. Bank teller station and a natatorium B. Break room and a copy room C. Dorm room and an operating room D. Lobby and a locker room
A, C
Which of the following strategies have proven to increase productivity and occupant satisfaction in green buildings? (Choose two) A. Providing access to daylight B. Selecting a site adjacent to a shopping center C. Improving indoor air quality D. Implementing a recycling program E. Offeringincentives for carpooling
A, C
Which of the following would typically cause discomfort? (Choose three) A. Glare B. Operable window C. Direct daylight D. Stagnant air E. Task lighting
A, C, D
Which of the following statements are true regarding RPCs? (Choose two) A. Earning an RPC adds a bonus point to the project's total points. B. RPCs are new credits included in the LEED rating systems. C. RPCs are only earned if an Innovation credit is pursuedand awarded. D. A project may earn up to four RPC bonus points. E. RPCs are only available to projects located in North America.
A, D
Which of the following design‐team deliverables and team members are most likely to play a signifi cant role inachieving a Construction IAQ Management Plan? (Choose two) A. Project specifi cations B. Civil engineer C. Construction documents D. Lighting designer E. General contractor F. Electrical engineer
A, E
According to the Indoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite, every project under the LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation rating system must establish a minimum of _______ indoor water use reduction from the baseline indoor water consumption. A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 10%
A. 20%
Which following are examples of impervious surfaces? ( select 3) A. Asphalt B. Sealed surfaces C. turf grass D. concrete E. porous pavers
A. Asphalt B. Sealed surfaces D. concrete
Employing sustainable principles for the development of which of the following will make the biggest contribution to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions? A. Built Environment B. Buildings C. Roads D. Single-occupancy Vehicles
A. Built Environment
The Montreal Protocol, which was signed in 1987, prohibits the use of which of the following refrigerants? (Choose 2) A. CFCs B. HCFCs C. natural refrigerants D. hydroflurocarbon
A. CFCs B. HCFCs
What are the three largest energy sources according to the International Energy Audit? (Choose three) A. Coal B. Solar C. Oil D. Natural E. Gas F. Photovoltaic G. Hydroflaurocarbon
A. Coal C. Oil D. Natural
______ hold the excess rainwater for some time, thereby allowing the rainwater to slowly seep into the ground without contamination. ______ is/are excavated areas(s) that detain and slow down stormwater, but are dry at other times A. Dry ponds B. bioswales C. low-impact developments D. green infrsstructure
A. Dry ponds
The design team has attempted to address 50 percent of the hardscape 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. (Select 3) A. Effective tree-shaded area of hardscape features B. Solar reflectance index for all nonstandard paving materials proposed C. Percentage of perviousness for proposed open-grid paving materials D. Emissivity of all low-SRI hardscape features in the design E. Runoff coefficients for impervious paving materials selected
A. Effective tree-shaded area of hardscape features B. Solar reflectance index for all nonstandard paving materials proposed C. Percentage of perviousness for proposed open-grid paving materials
_____ is the person that will be responsible for running the building operations after the completion of construction. A. Facility Manager B. Project Administrator C. Stakeholder D. Mechanical Engineer
A. Facility Manager
Installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of a building, can contribute to which of the following? (Choose 2) A. Generation of on-site renewable energy B. Reducing heat island effect C. reducing storm water runoff D. reducing building's heating loads
A. Generation of on-site renewable energy B. Reducing heat island effect
Which of the following are strategies to reduce rainwater runoff? (Select 3) A. Green roofs B. Impervious Asphalt C. Pervious Pavers D. Bioswales E. Decrease open space
A. Green roofs C. Pervious Pavers D. Bioswales
_______ abbreviation is disapproved by USGBC, and cannot be used under any circumstances. A. LEED GA B. U.S. Green Building Council C. Legacy LEED AP D. USGBC
A. LEED GA
One of the team members working on a LEED for Homes project hs asked to be provided the status updated and time lines. This team member then was advised to: A. use LEED online B. review the updated checklist C. contact GBCI D. contact LEED customer service
A. use LEED online
This LEED Rating System works hand in hand with the LEED for Core & Shell certification system: A. LEED for Commercial Interiors B. LEED for Existing Buildings C. LEED for Healthcare D. LEED for New Construction
A. LEED for Commercial Interiors
Within which rating system can a project LEED certification expire: A. LEED for Existing Buildings & Maintenance B. LEED for Core & Shell C. LEED for Healthcare D. LEED for School
A. LEED for Existing Buildings & Maintenance
Which of the following are true? (Select 3) A. LID materials minimize heat island effects B. LID methods increase light pollution C. SRI values are relative to roofs while SRI values are intended for nonroof hardscape materials. D. Rainwater runoff can contribute to eutrophication E. Uplighting is not considered light pollution F. Project teams are encouraged to use impervious paving systems for parking lots and other hardscape areas to help manage rainwater runoff
A. LID materials minimize heat island effects C. SRI values are relative to roofs while SRI values are intended for nonroof hardscape materials. D. Rainwater runoff can contribute to eutrophication
Some location and transportation credits require projects to provide preferred parking for some types of vehicles, such as green vehicles. Which of the following statement is true regarding the preferred parking location in LEED requirements? A. Preferred parking spaces should have the shortest walking distance to the main entrance of the building B. Preferred parking spaces should have the shortest walking distance to the main entrance of the building C. If parking is provided on in a multi-level facility, the preferred spaces can be located on any level of the building D. Preferred parking spaces should have the shortest walking distance to any functional entry of the building
A. Preferred parking spaces should have the shortest walking distance to the main entrance of the building
What is expected to be the outcome of an integrated design process? A. Lower first cost and lower operating costs B. Higher first cost and lower operating costs C. Higher first cost and higher operating costs D. Lower first cost and higher operating cots
A. Lower first cost and lower operating costs
Select the principles of smart growth (Choose 3): A. Protect undeveloped land B. Reuse/restore previously developed sites C. Reduce automobile use and promote public transportation D. Creating non walkable neighborhoods.
A. Protect undeveloped land B. Reuse/restore previously developed sites C. Reduce automobile use and promote public transportation
Under the Storage and COllection of REcycables prerequisites, materials to be recycled should include: Choose 3 A. Metals B. Glass C. Wood Products D. Mixed-Paper E. Biobased Products
A. Metals B. Glass D. Mixed-Paper
Which of the following contains the least global warming potential (GWP)? A. Natural refrigerants B. CFCs C. HCFCs D. HFCs
A. Natural refrigerants
Which of the following statements is true? A. Newly built projects that use hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) based refrigerants may obtain a LEED certification B. hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) have higher ozone depletion potentials (ODP) compared to the HCFC C. Montreal protocol banned the production of natural refrigerants D. newly built projects that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) based refrigerants may receive a LEED certification
A. Newly built projects that use hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) based refrigerants may obtain a LEED certification
Which of the following is not subject to LEED minimum energy requirements? (Choose three) A. Office Equipment B. Elevators C. Chillers D. Process energy E. Regulated energy
A. Office Equipment B. Elevators D. Process energy
To find information on green building research, one should go to: A. www.usgbc.org B. www.gbci.org C. www.leedratingsystem.org D. www.leedonline.org
A. www.usgbc.org
How can the projects promote the LEED transportation principles (Choose 2): A. Reduce the consequences of transportation by ensuring access to alternative modes of transportation to reduce single-occupancy vehicle use B. Discouraging walking and bicycling C. Actively promoting alternative fuel vehicles D. Be located in low density areas and non-infill sites
A. Reduce the consequences of transportation by ensuring access to alternative modes of transportation to reduce single-occupancy vehicle use C. Actively promoting alternative fuel vehicles
The approach protects undeveloped lands and contributes to developments in projects near jobs, schools and shops, and other diverse uses. A. Smart Growth B. Diverse Use C. Suburban Sprawl D. Greenfield
A. Smart Growth
When addressing the LEED requirements for the heat island effect, which of the following values do projects need to use for non-roof measures? (Select 2) A. Solar reflectance (SR) value B. 3-year aged solar reflectance (SR) value C. Solar reflectance index (SRI) value D. 5-year aged solar reflectance index (SRI) value
A. Solar reflectance (SR) value C. Solar reflectance index (SRI) value
Which of the following is used to calculate the landscape water requirement (LWR) of a project? A. US Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Water Budget Tool B. Energy Star Target C. FinderHome Energy Star D. Energy Star Portfolio Manager
A. US Environmental Protection Agency
_____ is used to label indoor plumbing fixtures. A. WaterSense B. MERV C. EPA D.Green-e
A. WaterSense
Which of the following has the lowest solar reflectance (SR) value? A. black asphalt surface B. white marble surface C. light-colored roof D. soil surface
A. black asphalt surface
Which of the following has the biggest effect on a building's energy demand? A. building orientation B. configuration of the adjacent buildings C. community planning D. building height
A. building orientation
Adaptive reuse is most similar to which of the following A. design for flexibility B. source reduction C. commingled D. recycling E. cradle-to-cradle
A. design for flexibility
Scope 1 energy refers to: A. direct energy from the owned or controlled sources B. purchased energy C. green power D. energy sources that are not owned or directly controlled
A. direct energy from the owned or controlled sources
When calculating the indoor water use of a project, the project team will need the (Choose 2) A. full-time equivalent of the project B. baseline flow and flush rate as indicated by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 C. landscape water requirement (LWR) D. EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
A. full-time equivalent of the project B. baseline flow and flush rate as indicated by the Energy
Which of the following can decrease rainwater runoff by replicating natural hydrology and help re-create the water balance of the project site? (Select 2) A. green infrastructure B. hardscape areas C. efficient storm drains on site D. low impact development
A. green infrastructure D. low impact development
____ is the presentation of a product or a material as being more environmentally friendly than it actually is A. greenwashing B. green chemistry C. green misleading D. green marketing
A. greenwashing
Which of the following can qualify to be CxA in the Enhanced Commissioning credit? (Choose 3) A. independent consultant B. owner's employee C. contractor's employee D. subcontractor's employee E. disinterested subcontractor of the design team
A. independent consultant B. owner's employee E. disinterested subcontractor of the design team
______ are the type of plants that occur and develop naturally in a specific location (select 2) A. indigenous plants B. adapted plants C. native plants D. invasive plants
A. indigenous plants C. native plants
The recycled content of a material that gets recycled before being used by a consumer will show that ____. A. pre-consumer recycled content of a material B. post-consumer recycled content of a material C. extended producer responsibility (EPR) of a material
A. pre-consumer recycled content of a material
_____ is the former blackwater that has been treated and purified for reuse and can even be used for irrigation A. reclaimed water B. potable water C. graywater D. black watr
A. reclaimed water
What is the procedure required to achieve LEED certification? A. register the project, pay applicable review fees and submit documentation B. register the project, retain LEED professional and pay applicable review fees C. pay applicable review fess, submit documentation and submit for appeal review D. pay applicable review fees, register the project and submit documentation
A. register the project, pay applicable review fees and submit documentation
Which of the following represents a tradable, nontangible commodity associated with the qualities of renewable energy generation, and is proof that when purchased, an amount of energy was created using renewable energy sources? A. renewable energy certificate (REC) B. carbon offset C. carbon footprint D. carbon neutrality
A. renewable energy certificate (REC)
______ indicates a material's ability to stay cool by reflecting solar radiation and emitting thermal radiation. Thus both the reflectance and emissivity of a material combined to rank the material. A. solar reflectance index (SRI) B. solar reflectance (SR) C. albedo D. heat island effect
A. solar reflectance index (SRI)
To which standard should engineers design the ventilation systems for a LEED project? (Choose one) A. California Air Resources Board B. ASHRAE 62.1 C. ASHRAE 90.1 D. SCAQMD E. California's Title 24
B
Which of the following are examples of multioccupant spaces? (Choose two) A. Bank teller station or a hotel room B. Natatorium and a conference room C. Hotel lobby and hotel front desk D. Open workstation and nursing station
B, C
Which of the following help to bounce and diffuse daylight? (Choose two) A. Task lighting B. Light shelves C. Clerestory windows D. Where an occupant's desk is located
B, C
When addressing thermal comfort, which of the following are not addressed? (Choose two) A. Humidity B. Daylighting controls C. Air movement D. Artificial light E. Average temperature
B, D
Which of the following are standards for indoor air quality? (Choose two) A. ASHRAE 90.1 B. CRI Green Label Plus C. Green Seal D. ENERGY STAR E. California's Title 24
B,C
Which of the following are consistent with the requirements of Low‐Emitting Materials? (Choose three) A. All adhesives and sealants must not exceed the VOC limits set by ASHRAE 62.1: Ventilation for AcceptableIndoor Air Quality. B. Nonaerosol adhesives and sealants must be in compliance with VOC limits set by SCAQMD, Rule 1168. C. Paints and coatings must contain no phenol‐formaldehyde. D. Adhesives and sealants must carry a Green Spec seal of approval. E. Paints must meet VOC limits established by the Green Seal Standard (GS‐36). F. While projects are encouraged, but not required, to use low‐VOC adhesives and sealants on exteriorbuilding elements, all adhesives and sealants insideof the building envelope weather seal must meet therequirements of the referenced standards.
B,E,F
For advanced energy metering, projects ned to provide energy metering to any individual energy end-use that consumes more than ____ of the total annual energy. A. 5% B. 10% C. 20% D. 30%
B. 10%
How many years is the LEED for Existing Buildings & Maintenance valid? A. 10 B. 5 C. No expiration D. 4
B. 5
When addressing refrigerants for a project and to comply with the Fundamental Refrigerant Management prerequisite, which of the following should be considered? (Choose 3) A. Fan motors and variable frequency drives for ventilation are handlers B. Base building air-conditioning systems C. Boilers for heating systems D. Reuse of existing HVAC&R systems E. Elimination of substances with ozone-depleting potential from use in air-conditioning and refrigerants
B. Base building air-conditioning systems D. Reuse of existing HVAC&R systems E. Elimination of substances with ozone-depleting potential from use in air-conditioning and refrigerants
Which of the following is not a sensitive land? A. Prime Farmland B. Brownfield Site C. Sites below floodplain D. Wetlands and waterbodies
B. Brownfield Site
________ is a previously developed site that was contaminated with waste or pollution. A. High-priority Site B. Brownfield Site C. Sensitive Land D. A Federal Empowerment Zone Site
B. Brownfield Site
______ is named for the sum of all the areas that are affected by the project's activity in the project site. A. Building Footprint B. Development Footprint C. Carbon Footprint D. LEED Project Perimeter
B. Development Footprint
The Schematic Design (SD) Phase in construction serves which purpose? A. Begins the process of spatial refinement and usually involves the first design of project's energy systems B. Explores several design options and alternatives, with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout and scope of work C. Entails gathering information, recognizing stakeholder needs, establishing project goals, and selecting the site D. Carries the design into the detail level of all spaces, systems, and materials so the construction can take place.
B. Explores several design options and alternatives, with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout and scope of work
Which of the following strategies can decrease the stormwater runoff and reduce the heat island effect? A. rainwater harvesting B. Installing vegetated roof C. providing undercover parking D. Installing a cool roof
B. Installing vegetated roof
All but one of the following items are included in the design phase of the construction process. Which one is not included? A. Construction Documents B. Predesign C. Schematic Design D. Design Development
B. Predesign
Which construction phase is the most important in order to incorporate an integrative design approach? A. Construction Documents B. Predesign C. Schematic Design D. Design Development
B. Predesign
LEED-certified buildings are designed to do all of the following except: A. Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities B. Promote publicity to announce LEED project registration C. Reduce waste sent to landfills. D. Lower operating costs and increase asset value
B. Promote publicity to announce LEED project registration
A vegetated roof system using native and adapted plant species has the opportunity to contribute to earning which three strategies? (Select 3) A. Community connectivity B. Rainwater Management C. Heat island effect D. prevent light pollution E. Restore habitat
B. Rainwater Management C. Heat island effect E. Restore habitat
Which of the following are categorized as regulated energy? (Chose three) A. Computers B. Space heating C. regrigeration D. service hot water E. lighting
B. Space heating D. service hot water E. lighting
Which of the following are appropriate statements with regard to commissioning in the context of green building? (Choose two) A. The CxA should be a primary member of the design team who is directly responsible for the project design or construction management B. The CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals who are directly responsible for project design or construction management (preferably from a separate firm) C. The CxA is indirectly responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment prior to installation, calibration, and operation D. The CxA is responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment after installation
B. The CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals who are directly responsible for project design or construction management (preferably from a separate firm) D. The CxA is responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment after installation
Life-cycle cost analysis looks at the cost of green building and: A. The cost of on-site renewable energy source B. The types of advantages that are discovered when investments are made C. The ways to create more comfortable, healthier, and sustainable built environments D. Measures the overall energy reduction
B. The types of advantages that are discovered when investments are made
LEED Reference Guide is published by: A. GBCI B. USGBC C. GBCI & USGBC D. LEED Council
B. USGBC
Some Location and Transportation credits require projects to demonstrate how far a pedestrian and/or bicyclist would need to travel to a particular destination from a building such as a diverse use, or a public transportation station. When calculating the walking distance between the building to any destination, the project team should: A. Measure the distance by drawing a straight radius from the building to the desired destination B. Use the shortest path analysis, and measure the distance along infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for pedestrians C. Measure the distance by drawing a straight line radius from the building to the desired destination, though only if these are safe paths which allow traveling of the pedestrians. D. Either measure the distance by either drawing a straight line radius from the building to the desired location, or use the shortest path analysis.
B. Use the shortest path analysis, and measure the distance along infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for pedestrians
Which of the following describes the information necessary to accomplish the owner's project requirements, and also includes system requirements, project design criteria, standards, and guidelines? A. CX plan B. basis of design (BOD) C. cutcheets D. ordinances
B. basis of design (BOD)
integrative designs where rainwater is captured for domestic use and domestic wastewater is then used for landscape irrigation is called: A. open-loop system B. closed-loop system C. reclaimed water D. stormwater management
B. closed-loop system
Which of the following items are categorized as "appliance". Select 2 A. kitchen faucets B. commercial clothes washer C. urinals D. ice machines
B. commercial clothes washer D. ice machines
20. Using an open-grid paving system as a part of the hardscape can aid in earning which of the following credits?A. outdoor water use reduction B. heat island reduction C. rainwater management D. reduced parking footprint
B. heat island reduction C. rainwater management
Which of the following should the project team consider first after deciding to use greywater as an alternative to potable water in irrigation? A. LEED requirements B. local code requirements C. watersence requirements D. Americans wiht disabilities act (ADA)
B. local code requirements
______ is the systematic process for analyzing and optimizing building systems performance during the building operation phase. A. commissioning B. retro-commissioning C. life-cycle assessment (LCA) D. Systems thinking
B. retro-commissioning
Which of the following is the most effective strategy to reduce solid waste? A. Reusing materials B. source reduction C. waste-to-energy conversion D. recycling
B. source reduction
A tenant fi t‐out project seeking certifi cation under the LEED for Commercial Interior rating system plans to use a raised access fl oor to include underfl oor air distribution, allowing the use of fl oor‐mounted operable diff users at each workstation and therefore eliminating overhead ducts, thus maximizing the interior fl oor‐to‐ceiling height. The moderate supply air temperature required at the diff users would reduce the amount of energy associated with cooling a consistently greater quantity of outside air needed to improve air quality. Which LEED strategy is addressed? (Choose one) A. Construction IAQ management B. Regional priority C. Thermal comfort D. Acoustical performance
C
Exemplary performance generally requires which of the following? (Choose one) A. Develop an innovative strategy not presented in any existing LEED credit. B. Achieve either 20 percent or the next incremental percentage threshold established by the existing LEED credit that is being exceeded, whichever is greater. C. Meet or exceed the next percentage threshold as listed within the existing credit. D. Surpass the defi ned threshold of an innovative strategy being proposed by the team. E. Regardless of the LEED credit being pursued, achieve at least double the minimum eff ort described within theexisting LEED credit, regardless of which credit is beingexceeded.
C
Which of the following statements are false in reference to certification bodies? (Choose 2) A.Certification bodies are accredited d to ISO standard 7021 B. Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered. C. Certification bodies are managed by USGBC D. Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams.
C. Certification bodies are managed by USGBC D. Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams.
Pursuing an Innovation credit is appropriate when at least one of which of the following are true? (Choose two) A. The project is unable to meet the requirements established by an existing LEED credit. B. The compliance paths offered within an existing LEED credit are not possible to pursue. C. The project has exceeded or is projected to exceed theminimum performance established by an existing LEED credit. D. The project has achieved measurable performance in a LEED credit within another rating system.
C, D
When conducting occupant surveys, which of the followin is applicable? (Choose two) A. Provide adjustable task lighting B. Provide ergonomic furniture. C. Include a plan for corrective action. D. Conduct confi dential surveys.
C, D
Rapidly renewable materials can replenish within __ A. 1 year B. 5 year C. 10 year D. 20 year
C. 10 year
How much would be the gross floor area of a building, if it has a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) of 3, and a total lot area of 10,000 square feet? A. 15,000 sf B. 10,000 sf C. 30,000 sf D. 3,333 sf
C. 30,000 sf
HOK the architecture firm needs clarification on 5 different credits, how many CIRs would they need to file: A. 1 B. 10 C. 5 D. 8
C. 5
An architect firm is registering a project for LEED for New Construction & Major Renovation. The total square footage of the project is 12,000 square feet. How many square feet would they need to occupy to be eligible to register for the project? A.7,200 B, 3,000 C. 7500 D. 4,800
C. 7500
Which of the following can balance the contribution of renewable energy sources? (Choose one) A. CFCs B. RECs C. Demand Response D. Commissioning
C. Demand Response
In the integrated project delivery, a ______ approach is required for enhanced collaboration between project team members. A. Design-bid-build B. Conventional Building Delivery C. Design-build D. Linear
C. Design-build
What are the three components of the triple bottom line? (Chose 3) A. Sustainable Practices B. Systems Thinking C. Economic Prosperity D. Environmental Stewardship E. Social Responsibility
C. Economic Prosperity D. Environmental Stewardship E. Social Responsibility
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 is primarily concerned with which of the following? (Chose one) A. Lighting Design B. Ventilation effectiveness C. Energy Consumption D. Ozone Depletion
C. Energy Consumption
Which of the following is the best landscape design strategy to implement to reduce heat island effects? A. Absorption B.Xeriscaping C. Increased SRI D. Deciduous Trees E. Increased imperviousness
C. Increased SRI
Which of the following is not a high-priority site for project development?A. A federal Empowerment Zone Site B. A Federal Renewal Community Site C. Prime Farmland D. A site listed by EPA National Priorities List
C. Prime Farmland
Energy consumed during the employee community and business travel can be classified as: A. Scope 1 energy B. Scope 2 energy C. Scope 3 energy D. None of the above
C. Scope 3 energy
Which energy demand reduction strategy is missing from the list? (Choose one from the following list) A. Establish energy design and energy goals B. Use free energy C. Size the building appropriately D. Use thermal storage E. Use energy simulation F. Purchase off-site renewable energy
C. Size the building appropriately
____ are conducted among the project team, stakeholders, neighbors, and community members in order to understand and discuss community needs, issues, and concerns during the project. A. Charettes B. Small Task Groups C. Stakeholder Meetings D. Team Meetings
C. Stakeholder Meetings
Residential project in a suburban area which requires driving long miles to the downtown area for people to commute support : A. Smart Growth B. Diverse Use C. Suburban Sprawl D. Greenfield
C. Suburban Sprawl
All of the following statements are true except: A. John Paul is an accredited LEED AP architect. B. The John Paul building is credited a LEED Platinum. C. The John Paul building is accredited a LEED Silver
C. The John Paul building is accredited a LEED Silver
The LEED Rating System is the benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of the following high-performance green buildings except: A. Healthcare Facilities B. Homes C.Neighborhood Construction D. Retail
C.Neighborhood Construction
Which of the following would make the biggest increase in the outdoor water consumption of a project's landscaping? A. Drip Irrigation Systems B. Native Plants C. Turfglass D. Xeriscaping
C. Turfglass
Which of the following cannot be used to obtain greywater? A. Water from bathrubs B. Water from bathroom sinks C. Water from toilets D. Water from showers
C. Water from toilets
Dark-colored, non-reflective surfaces absorb heat during hot weather, and release it into the atmosphere; this releasing of heat is called: A. albedo B. emissivity C. heat island effect D. Infrared emittance
C. heat island effect
Minimizing the footprint of a project, cannot aid in : A. reducing the heat island effect B. reducing the storm water effects C. increasing the amount of captured rainwater from the roof D. protecting the habitat
C. increasing the amount of captured rainwater from the roof
Water that is consumed by the mechanical systems in buildings is called the: A. blowdown B. reclaimed water C. process water D. make-up water
C. process water
Which of the following are LEED concepts that are most significantly influenced by site selection prior to the design of the project? (Select 2) A. heat island effect B. green vehicles C. public transportation access D. minimize water usage E. brownfield development
C. public transportation access E. brownfield development
In which of the following fixture is water use measured in gallons per flush (gpf)? A. shower heads B. aerators C. urinals D. sink faucets
C. urinals
Which of the following is not an alternative water source? A. Captured condensate B. Rejected water from reverse osmosis systems C. water from public utilities D. Collected rainwater
C. water from public utilities
An environmental tobacco smoke control policy best addresses which of the following? (Choose one) A. Providing ventilation requirements to eff ectively remove tobacco smoke B. Providing dedicated smoking rooms 25 feet away from building entrances C. Preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating indoor environments D. Preventing tobacco smoke from entering the air occupied by nonsmokers
D
How many points can be earned in the Regional Priority category? A. Six B. Three C. Two D. Four E. Ten
D
Which of the following best describes the LEED strategy applicable to ASHRAE Standard 62.1? (Choose one) A. Exterior lighting levels B. Thermal comfort by means of controllability of systems C. Environmental tobacco smoke control D. Ventilation and indoor air quality E. Building fl ush‐out parameters and guidelines
D
Which of the following most closely represents an appropriate level of overall illumination on an offi ce worksurface, including daylighting, ambient artifi cial lighting,and task lighting? (Choose one) A. 1-2 footcandles B. 5-10 footcandles C. 15-25 footcandles D. 40-60 footcandles E. 75-120 footcandles F. 150-200 footcandles
D
Which of the following is consistent with the range of MERV filter ratings? (Choose one) A. 1-30 B. 0-50 C. 1-110 D. 1-16
D. 1-16
How many LEED Rating Systems are available? A. 4 B. 10 C. 11 D. 12
D. 12
An architect firm is registering a project for LEED for Core & Shell. The total square footage of the project is 10,000 square feet. How many square feet would they need to occupy to be eligible to register for the project? A. 61000 B. 6,000 C. 4,000 D. 3.500
D. 3.500
According to the Outdoor door Water Use Reduction prerequisite, every project under the LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation rating system must establish a minimum of _______outdoor water use reduction from the baseline indoor water consumption. A. 40% B. 20% C. 10% D. 30%
D. 30%
Emissivity is an indication of which of the following material properties? A. Ability to reflect light from light sources B. Ability of a transparent or translucent material to admit solar gain C. Ability of a material to absorb heat across the entire solar spectrum, including all nonvisible wavelengths D. Ability of a material to give up heat in the form of long wave radiation
D. Ability of a material to give up heat in the form of long wave radiation
For the indoor water use reduction, the ENERGY STAR label is applied to the: A. Processes B. Fittings C. Fixtures D. Appliances
D. Appliances
Which of the following is not a goal of the Location and Transportation credit category? A. Encourage development in dense areas B. Encourage the use of green vehicles C. Encourage development near diverse uses D. Encourage light pollution reduction
D. Encourage light pollution reduction
______ refers to the understanding of each and every system of a building, while also understanding their relationships and looking at the project as a whole. A. Systems Thinking B. Linear Approach C. Leverage Point D. Feedback Loop
D. Feedback Loop
When registering a project to be LEED-certified, one must: A, Go to www.usgbc.org B. Go to www.gbci.org C. Go to www.leedratingsystem.org D. Go to www.leedonline.org
D. Go to www.leedonline.org
Precertification is available for which LEED rating: A. LEED for School B. LEED for Healthcare C. LEED for Existing Buildings & Maintenance D. LEED for Core & Shell
D. LEED for Core & Shell
Which of the following is not a soft cost? A. Design Costs B. Permits & Taxes C. Supervision Costs D. Labor Costs
D. Labor Costs
In conventional design and construction processes, project team members: A. Move through the schematic design phase independently B. Practice integrated approach C. Move through phases in both integrated approach and independently D. Move through each phase independently
D. Move through each phase independently
Which of the following is not part of the design team? A. Commissioning Authority B. Day lighting and energy modeler C. Architect D. Planning Staff
D. Planning Staff
The integrative process starts from the: A. Design Phase B. Building Operation Phase C. Construction Phase D. Pre-Design Phase
D. Pre-Design Phase
Which of the following is not addressed by MAterials and Resources credit category? A. Cradle-to-cradle certified products B. Providing storage for durable goods such as e-waste and furniture C. Developing a construction waste policy D. Purchasing carbon offsets
D. Purchasing carbon offsets
What contributes to the largest consumption of energy in buildings in the United States? A. Water Heating B. Space Cooling C. Electric Lighting D. Space Heating
D. Space Heating
Which of the following is not a type of reflectivity measurements? A. Solar Reflectance index (SRI) B. Solar reflectance (SR) C. Albedo D. Spatial Daylight autonomy (sDA)
D. Spatial Daylight autonomy (sDA)
Which of the following is the least effective irrigation system to address outdoor water use reduction? A. channel water directly to root systems B. Drip irrigation sytems C. Bubbler distribution systems D. Spray irrigation
D. Spray irrigation
WaterSense label is developed by ______ A. U.S. Green Building Council B. Green Seal C. Energy Star D. U.S Environmental Protection Agency
D. U.S Environmental Protection Agency
What material options would be best to comply with the LEED rating systems for roofing materials? (Select 2) A. Gray asphalt with an SRI of 22 B. Aluminum coating with an SRI of 50 C. Red clay tile with an SRI of 36 D. White ehylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with an SRI of 84 E. White cement tile with an SRI of 90 F. Light gravel on built-up roof with an SRI of 37
D. White ehylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with an SRI of 84 E. White cement tile with an SRI of 90
13. A product that does not contain any recyclable content, is most similar to which of the following? A. Closed system B. cradle-to-gate C. cradle-to-cradle D. cradle-to-grave
D. cradle-to-grave
For some Water Efficiency prerequisites/credits, projects that contain landscaping should calculate the baseline landscape water requirement (LWR). LWR is the amount of water that the landscape will require A. during the site's minimum watering monthin B. any month of a year C. during the site's average watering month D. during the site's peak watering month
D. during the site's peak watering month
The embodied energy of a product refers to the energy consumed during the: A. extraction of a product B. extraction and manufacturing of a product C. transportation of a product D. entire life-cycle of a product
D. entire life-cycle of a product
Which of the following is not rainwater management strategy? A. use of bioswales and vegetated filter B. slow-impact development (LID) C. green infrastructure D. evapotranspiration
D. evapotranspiration
In every case, the CxA must directly report to the: A. design team B. construction team C. contractor D. owner
D. owner
Which of the following statements about Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is false? A. FSC is a voluntary program that sets the standards for wood product manufacturers B. FSC aims to ensure responsible forest management in order to prevent deforestation and habitat C. FSC provides chain of custody (CoC) certification D. projects seeking LEED certification should only use FSC certified wood production or a local equivalent
D. projects seeking LEED certification should only use FSC certified wood production or a local equivalent
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? A. Architect, landscape architect and civil engineer B. Architect, contractor, and structural engineer C. Landscape architect, contractor, civil engineer, and structural engineer D. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect and civil engineer E. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, and mechanical engineer F. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer and contractor
F. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer and contractor
