LEED V4 Green Associate Practice Test 1
A permanently installed building product is defined as
"an item that arrives on the project site either as a finished element ready for installation or as a component to another item assembled on-site." - USGBC Examples include steel, wood, drywall, and carpet.
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)
1.Major updates to provide the next versions of the rating systems 2.Development of Addendas to supplement the rating systems 3.Maintenance of the current versions of the rating systems
The EPACT of 1992 states that the baseline water use of an apartment's bathroom faucet is:
2.2 gpm
Production of CFCs are banned under the Montreal protocol and HCFCs will be phased out by when?
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%
Transportation is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases at what percentage?
25%
Which of the following options is not addressed in the minimum program requirement (MPR) in LEED?
A project's energy efficiency
If a manufacturing company recycles used orange juice cartons for flooring, what would this result in? (CHOOSE 2)
A reduced need for virgin materials A carpet that contains post-consumer recycled content
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 reduces change orders during construction -It can decrease the likelihood of delays and costs resulting from design changes during the construction documents phase
ASHRAE 189.1
-Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings -Alternative compliance path to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
An integrated project team is reliant on:
Commitment to the sustainability goals
Which of the following is not from a source of alternative or renewable energy?
Demand response
Evaluation of the economic performance (cost) of a product over its life-cycle is useful in determining using which procedure?
Life-cycle costing
A manufacturing company is trying to determine if its roofing shingles comply with LEED requirements. Which factors help in this? (CHOOSE 2)
Emissivity Reflectivity
A project is located in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can this project still earn LEED points? (CHOOSE 2)
Enforce compressed work week scheduling Encourage carpooling
How does open space help promote sustainability? (CHOOSE 2)
Links habitat corridors in urban areas Fosters social interaction
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?
Location and Transportation
What is the overarching goal of the Materials and Resources credit category?
Minimize the embodied life-cycle impacts of the building materials
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?
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)
Fee waivers Tax credits Revolving loan funds
Renewable energy purchased as a carbon offset must meet which of the following criteria?
Green-e Climate Certified
For the Building Disclosure and Optimization credit that looks at the ingredients of materials, which standards would help earn points? (CHOOSE 2)
GreenScreen Cradle to Cradle Certified
Decreased energy demand is a ______________ improvement through better insulation
Passive Design
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 balloting process with USGBC membership
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom line, which of the following factors impact the cost of LEED certification?
The square footage of the building
LeadingGreen wants to establish green building goals across the entire design while using stakeholders' expertise. What workshop helps achieve this?
Charrette
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
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 building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid
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
Parking footprints are large contributors to the Heat Island Effect. What is an example of a local ordinance?
A law usually found in a municipal code
What is the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
A site-specific method of calculating an allowable amount of water to be used by the landscape and then designing the landscape to meet this budget. The budget takes into account plant type, water needs of the plants, irrigation system design, and applied water that the landscape receives either by irrigation or by precipitation.
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
Increased energy efficiency is used for ____________ improvements (lighting, HVAC etc..)
Active System
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?
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?
Build a Greener Economy
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
Which strategy can the project team suggest if the building owner wants to maintain ongoing energy efficiency and performance?
Building automation systems (BAS)
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
A company is looking at passive and mechanical methods of lowering the building's energy load, such as:
Configuring the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter
The USGBC requires reporting different building parameters at least every 5 years to increase transparency, as well as to:
Contribute to knowledge that will advance research in the future
LEED is developed through a consensus-based approach and evolves every few years. What is each LEED rating system composed of?
Credit categories
An extermination company is going out of business because building owners are reducing the need for pesticides by:
Developing a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies
Which one of the following does not need to be considered when setting aside a location for the storage and collection of recyclables?
Having a separate dumpster for each material
The term _________ refers to the difference in temperature between developed and undeveloped areas.
Heat Island
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)
Heat island Reduction Green Vehicles
How can satisfying the credit for High Priority Site benefit the community?
Help to revitalize the neighborhood
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?
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?
Install a vegetative roof
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?
Installing new low-flow aerators
Which LEED rating system has precertification?
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
Which LEED Rating system has performance periods?
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
The date is January 1 2025. LEED® v4 is outdated and will be replaced by LEED v5. What is the committee that is responsible for overseeing a consensus based approach in accordance with LEED protocols?
LEED Steering Committee
Used when the project owner/developer controls only the design and construction of the building's core and shell (i.e. the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as the envelope).
LEED for Core and Shell
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
The facility manager has installed permanent submeters for a few systems. What will this not help with?
Measuring the quality of reused stormwater
Where would it be appropriate to use the USGBC member logo for LeadingGreen, a member company of the USGBC?
On company letterhead
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)
Outdoor airflow Carbon dioxide levels
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?
Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians
What does every credit category begin within the LEED reference guides?
Overview
What type of energy is used by products that are powered by means of an ordinary AC plug?
Plug load
A LEED consultant is reviewing calculations required to manage rainwater and reduce irrigation needs on the site. What information is required?
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?
Purchase carbon offsets
Greywater is defined by the UPC and include:
Rainwater collected in a retention pond Stormwater collected and held in a cistern
What contributes to Heat Island Effect?
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
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
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'?
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
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?
Restore soils and revegetate the site
Employee health is addressed in two categories, EQ and LT. Which of the following would earn LEED point(s)?
Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network
For LEED to be successful in driving the market toward certain priorities while still maintaining flexibility, credits that significantly contribute to accomplishing the system goals of the ____________________________ are given more emphasis by being assigned more points.
Seven Impact Categories
____________ a strategy to reduce the Heat Island Effect
Solar shading (PV Panels)
In the site selection credit, which 2 governing bodies discourage developing on sensitive habitats? (CHOOSE 2)
State/local fish and wildlife agencies The NatureServe Natural Heritage Program
_______________ credits encourage strategies that minimize the impact on ecosystems and water resources.
Sustainable Sites
Quadrel Development Inc. is beginning their first LEED project and has contacted LeadingGreen for some consulting services. What obstacles will Quadrel face?
The additional time for the integrative process
What are zoned daylighting controls?
The best way to make sure all occupants have quality lighting is to have a zoned system that adjusts lighting levels based on the amount of daylight coming in. People in darker areas would have more artificial light than those in the sunnier areas.
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:
The design of the building envelope (including the glazing) impacts the energy demand of the building. Double-pane glazing is a better insulator than single-pane glazing.
According to LEED, who defines the site's open space requirements?
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 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
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 determine which credits are worth more points
T/F - A negative result of having a tight building envelope is that the air inside becomes stagnant.
True
What provides legal protection of the ozone layer in the U.S.?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use?
Used process water
Use of the ____________________ is limited to member companies. The USGBC does not certify or endorse any products, and thus, the member logo may not be used to indicate endorsement for a product. A member company could use the logo in its letterhead for marketing purposes.
USGBC member logo. The USGBC does not certify or endorse any products, and thus, the member logo may not be used to indicate endorsement for a product. A member company could use the logo in its letterhead for marketing purposes.
The LEED rating systems must continue to push the envelope and to ensure that it keeps improving over time. Who develops the ongoing improvements?
USGBC member-based volunteer committees
What two standards are found in many building codes? (Choose 2)
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) International Plumbing Code (IPC)
How can a civil engineering team properly grade the site and determine the baseline measurement for outdoor water use on a project?
Use the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
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)
Use turf grass for groundcover Install a vegetative roof
Which of the following is not an example of greywater?
Wastewater from urinals
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 Soil erosion
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
Regional Priority credits are bonus points that projects can earn by
addressing environmental concerns (water shortages) and environmental assets (abundant sunlight) in their areas.
Wastewater from urinals =
blackwater
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
class of ozone-depleting chemicals currently used primarily as refrigerants and foam blowing agents in place of CFCs.
Plug load is the
electrical current drawn by all equipment connected via wall outlets.
Unregulated load (aka process load) is the
load on a building resulting from the consumption or release of process energy.
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
Adaptive reuse is the practice of
redesigning a structure for a use that is significantly different from the building's original use.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal agency primarily responsible for
the management of air quality and atmospheric protection issues within the U.S.