Sustainability Exam
Distance for regional materials
100 miles
GBCI stands for?
Green Business Certification Inc.
When should the OPR be prepared? -Schematic design -Construction documents -Design development -Beginning of construction -After substantial completion
Schematic design
What are pre-requisites
requirements that must be met before credits in that category can be awarded
rule/regulation established to find toilet
Energy Act of 1998
waste water from dishwashers, showers, baths
greywater
Whihc of the following is not considered an ongoing consumable product? -soap -batteries -furniture -paper towels -lamp bulbs
-furniture
Which of the followings statements are true? (choose 2) -Appeals are mailed to GBCI -Appeals can be submitted 25 business days after final certification review -Appeals are free -Appeals can pertain only to credits, not prerequisites or MPRs -Appeals are submitted through LEED-Online
-Appeals are submitted through LEED online -Appeals can be submitted 25 business days after final certification review
Which of the following is an unacceptable way to refer to a registered project seeking LEED certification? -"Registered with the certification goal of Silver" -"Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED certified" -"This project is registered under the LEED NC rating system" -"As a first step toward LEED Green Building certification, [organization name] has registered this project with the USGBC to achieve LEED certification" -"This project is LEED Platinum Registered"
-"This project is LEED Platinum Registered"
What is the value of brick pavers, with 32% preconsumers content, that were processed 87 miles and manufacture 99 away from a project site? -100% -132% -32% -150% -200%
-200%
How long does a project team have to submit an appeal after receiving certification review comments back from GBCI? -15 business days -25 business days -45 business days -1 week -1 month
-25 business days
Which of the following statements are true in regard to credit weightings? (Choose three) -USGBC consulted with NIST and the US EPA's TRACI tool to determine the credit weightings -3 association factors were used as a means to measure and scale each credits -All of the ELED rating systems were based on a 100 point scale -7 impact categories were defined, with climate change the most heavily weighted -All credits are worth 2 points within the LEED for New Construction, but only one point within the LEED for Core and Shell
-3 association factors were used as a means to measure and scale each credits -All of the ELED rating systems were based on a 100 point scale -7 impact categories were defined, with climate change the most heavily weighted
If a project plans on earning silver certification under the LEED for Existing Buildings: O+M rating system, which point range would their aim for? -50-59 -20-30 -40-49 -60-69 -30-39
-50-59
To which standard should engineers design the ventilation systems for a LEED project? -California Air Resources Board -ASHRAE 62.1 -ASHRAE 90.1 -SCAQMD -California's Title 24
-ASHRAE 62.1
Which of the following are true statements concerning charrettes? (Choose two) -An agenda and clear goals of the charrette are needed -A strong facilitator needs to be flexible and have good listening skills -The facilitator should be biased -The charrette should only include the stakeholders and the architect -Charrettes are based on a linear process and discourage brainstorming and collaboration
-An agenda and clear goals of the charrette are needed -A strong facilitator needs to be flexible and have good listening skills
Which of the following are examples of regularly occupied spaces? (Choose 2) -Bank teller station and natatorium -Break room and a copy room -Dorm room and an operating room -Lobby and a locker room
-Bank teller station and a natatorium -Dorm room and an operating room
which of the following can balance the contribution of renewable energy sources? -CFCs -RECs -demand response -commissioning
-CFCs
Which of the following are standards for indoor air quality? (choose 2( -ASHRAE 90.1 -CRI Green Label Plus -Green Seal -ENERGY STAR -California's Title 24
-CRI Green Label Plus -Green Seal
Which of the following statements are true in reference to certification bodies? (choose two) -Certification bodies are managed by USGBC -Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021 -Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered -Certification bodies are responsible for the responding to appeals -Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams.
-Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021 -Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered
A library is to be constructed with wood posts and beams salvaged from barns in the region, and purchased FSC Certified Wood for doors and trim. The owner is interested in determining whether the project meets the requirements of certified wood for LEED. The qualification of products and determination of their contribution to certified wood requires keeping track of which of the following? (Choose two) -Cost of certified wood products as a percentage of the total material cost of the project -Cost of certified wood products as a percentage of the total cost for wood products purchased for the project -Weight of certified wood products as a percentage of all new wood products used on the project -Chain‐of‐custody documentation for all FSC certified wood products -Chain‐of‐custody documentation for all new wood products purchased for the project
-Cost of certified wood products as a percentage of the total material cost of the project -Chain‐of‐custody documentation for all FSC certified wood products
Which of the following statements are true? (choose 2) -Minimum program requirements do not exist for LEED for Homes projects -Credit interpretations requests are reviewed by GBCI -Project team members must create different passwords for each project they wish to register for LEED online -LEED interpretations are reviewed by USGBC
-Credit interpretations requests are reviewed by GBCI -LEED interpretations are reviewed by USGBC
Which of the following statements are true? (Choose two) -Design-big-build projects encourage collaboration between design and construction teams during the design process -Design-build projects encourage collaboration between design and construction teams during the design process -Design-bid-build projects tend to award projects to the highest bidder -Design-bid-build projects tend to award projects to the lowest bidder -Design-build projects tend to award projects to the lowest bidder.
-Design-build projects encourage collaboration between design and construction teams during the design process -Design-bid-build projects tend to award projects to the lowest bidder
Which of the following statements are true regarding RPCs? (Choose 2) -Earning an RPC adds a bonus point to the project's total points -RPCs are new credits included in the LEED rating systems -RPCs are only earned if an Innovation credit is pursued and awarded -A project may earn up to four RPC bonus points -RPCs are only available to projects located in North America
-Earning an RPC adds a bonus point to the project's total points -A project may earn up to four RPC bonus points
Which of the following are tools available to project teams to find synergies and increase efficiencies during the integrative design process? (Choose two) -RFIs -Energy modeling -BIM -RFPs -Value engineering
-Energy modeling -BIM
Life-cycle assessments (LCA) are a beneficial tool to determine which of the following? -Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology -Economics of building systems during the life of a building -Environmental impacts of materials during construction -Social impacts of policies during a fiscal year. -Maintenance implications, including costs, during the life of the building
-Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
The project team is looking to conduct a life-cycle cost analysis as a method of evaluation alternative flooring products. Which of the following should they take into consideration as inputs to that analysis? (Choose two) -First costs, excluding the cost of installation -First costs, including the cost of installation -Maintenance, life expectancy and replacement costs -Maintenance and replacement cost, but not life expectancy
-First costs, including the cost of installation -Maintenance, life expectancy and replacement costs
Which of the following would typically cause discomfort? (Choose 3) -Glare -Operable window -Direct daylight -Stagnant air -Task lighting
-Glare -Direct daylight -Stagnant air
Which of the following are not true concerning establishing goals for a project? (Choose two) -Goals should reflect reasonable spatial scale and time horizons -Goals can be qualitative but not quantitative -Goals can be quantitative but not qualitative -Goals should include metrics and targets
-Goals can be qualitative but not quantitative -Goals can be quantitative but not qualitative
Which of the following project types is applicable to the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system? -Healthcare facilities -Hospitality -Data center -Government facility -Warehouses and distribution centers
-Government facility
Which of the following resources should a facility manager consult in reference to finding more information about sustainable purchasing options? (choose 3) -Green Seal -ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager -ENERGY STAR -EPA -FSC
-Green Seal -ENERGY STAR -FSC
Which of the following statements are true? (Choose two) -Integrative projects typically have less design changes during the construction documents phase -Integrative projects typically have more design changes during the construction documents phase -Integrative projects typically have less change orders during construction -Integrative projects typically have more change orders during construction.
-Integrative projects typically have less design changes during the construction documents phase -Integrative projects typically have less change orders during construction
Which reference guide would you look to for imformation about the LEED for Schools rating system for a new, ground-up construction project you are working on? -LEED ID+C -LEED O+M -LEED HD+C -LEED ND -LEED BD+C
-LEED BD+C
Which of the following statements are true in reference to minimum floor area requirements? (Choose two) -LEED BD+C projects must include a minimum of 1000 sq ft of gross floor area while LEED ID+C projects are required to have a minimum of 250 sq ft of gross floor area -LEED for Schools projects must include a minimum of 2000 sq ft of gross floor area while LEED ID+C projects are required to have a minimum of 550 sq ft of gross floor area -LEED for Retail: New Construction projects must include a minimum of 5000 sq ft of gross floor area while LEED O+M projects are required to have a minimum of 1000 sq ft of gross floor area -LEED for healthcare projects must include a minimum of 1000 sq ft of gross floor area while LEED O+M projects are required to have a minimum of 10000 sq ft of gross floor area -LEED for schools must include a minimum of 1000 sq ft of gross floor area
-LEED BD+C projects must include a minimum of 1000 sq ft of gross floor area while LEED ID+C projects are required to have a minimum of 250 sq ft of gross floor area -LEED for schools must include a minimum of 1000 sq ft of gross floor area
A developer in Phoenix is seeking LEED Gold for a new lab facility to be built in the spring. They plan on occupying 32% of the facility. Which rating system should they register for? -LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations -LEED for Commercial Interiors -LEED for Existing Buildings: O+M -LEED for Core & Shell
-LEED for Core & Shell
Which of the following rating systems are not eligible to pursue a split certification review? (Choose two) -LEED for Commercial interiors -LEED for new construction -LEED for Existing buildings:O+M -LEED for Core and Shell -LEED for Neighborhood Development: Plan
-LEED for Existing buildings:O+M -LEED for Neighborhood Development: Plan
A law firm occupying a 50 year old office building is replacing the mechanical systems to improve energy performance and implementing green procurement and operations policies. Which LEED rating system best applies to this project? -LEED for commercial interiors -LEED for existing buildings: O+M -LEED for core and shell -LEED for new construction and major renovations -LEED for neighborhood development
-LEED for existing buildings: O+M
Which rating system addresses the appropriate sizing of a project? -LEED for homes -LEED for new construction and major renovations -LEED for core and shell -LEED for neighborhood development
-LEED for homes
Which of the following are true? (choose 3) -LID methods minimize heat island effects -LID methods increase light pollution -SRI values are relative to roofs while SR values are intended for nonroof hardscape materials -rainwater runoff can contribute to eutrophication -uplighting is not considered light pollution -project teams are encouraged to use impervious paving systems for parking lots and other hardscape areas to help manage rainwater runoff
-LID methods minimize heat island effects -SRI values are relative to roofs while SR values are intended for nonroof hardscape materials -rainwater runoff can contribute to eutrophication
Which of the following is not a measurement for energy use in the US? -KWh for electricity -Liters for liquid fuel -Therms for natural gas -Gallons for liquid fuel
-Liters for liquid fuel
Credit interpretation rulings (CIRs) provide which of the following? (choose two) -Responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements -Determination of whether a particular strategy can be used to satisfy two different credits at once -Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite -Definitive assurance that a particular method or strategy permitted on a pervious project will be applicable to other projects in the future
-Responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements -Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite
Exemplary performance generally requires which of the following? -Develop an innovative strategy not presented in any existing LEED credit. -Achieve either 20 percent or the next incremental percentage threshold established by the existing LEED credit that is being exceeded, whichever is greater. -Meet or exceed the next percentage threshold as listed within the existing credit. -Surpass the defined threshold of an innovative strategy being proposed by the team. -Regardless of the LEED credit being pursued, achieve at least double the minimum effort described within the existing LEED credit, regardless of which credit is being exceeded.
-Meet or exceed the next percentage threshold as listed within the existing credit.
Which of the following materials qualify as preconsumer recycled content? (Choose 3). -Metal stud manufacturing scrap sent back into the same manufacturing process -Paper towels manufactured from cardboard used for packaging -Medium‐density fiberboard panels manufactured with sawdust generated by the manufacturing of structural insulated panels -Concrete made with fl y ash collected from coal‐burning power plants -Carpet padding manufactured with waste fiber collected from textile manufacturing plants
-Metal stud manufacturing scrap sent back into the same manufacturing process -Medium‐density fiberboard panels manufactured with sawdust generated by the manufacturing of structural insulated panels -Carpet padding manufactured with waste fiber collected from textile manufacturing plants
Which of the following greenhouse gases is a by-product of landfills? -Carbon monoxide -Methane -Sulfur dioxide -Nitrous oxide
-Methane
Which of the following are consistent with the requirements of Low-Emitting Materials? (Choose 3) -All adhesives and sealants must not exceed the VOC limits set by ASHRAE 62.1: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. -Nonaerosol adhesives and sealants must be in compliance with VOC limits set by SCAQMD, Rule 1168. -Paints and coatings must contain no phenol‐formaldehyde. -Adhesives and sealants must carry a Green Spec seal of approval. -Paints must meet VOC limits established by the Green Seal Standard (GS‐36). -While projects are encouraged, but not required, to use low‐VOC adhesives and sealants on exterior building elements, all adhesives and sealants inside of the building envelope weather seal must meet the requirements of the referenced standards.
-Nonaerosol adhesives and sealants must be in compliance with VOC limits set by SCAQMD, Rule 1168. -Adhesives and sealants must carry a Green Spec seal of approval. -Paints must meet VOC limits established by the Green Seal Standard (GS‐36).
Which of the following is not an example of rapidly renewable materials? -Strawboard -Oak wood flooring -Cotton insulation -Cork flooring -Wheatboard
-Oak wood flooring
Which of the following statements is not a strategy to maintain indoor air quality? -Open all windows to flush contaminated air out of a building for at least two weeks prior to occupancy -Coordinate a green cleaning program -Install high-efficiency filters -Specify adhesives and sealants with low or no VOCs
-Open all windows to flush contaminated air out of a building for at least two weeks prior to occupancy
Which of the following fields can best help provide an innovative approach to solving problems by following nature's patterns? (Choose two) -Architecture -Farming -Permaculture -Biomimicry -Construction
-Permaculture -Biomimicry
Which of the following could contribute to earning the Onsite Renewable Energy credit? (choose 3) -Passive solar design concept that captures winter heat from the sun -Photovoltaic panels that provide electricity to the building -A wind farm located within 500 miles of the project and operated by the local utility company -A ground‐source heat pump that takes heat from the ground -Solar hot water system -An onsite electric generator powered by geothermal energy -A solar farm adjacent to the project site providing clean power to the grid
-Photovoltaic panels that provide electricity to the building -Solar hot water system -An onsite electric generator powered by geothermal energy
Regarding the application process for LEED certification, which of the following is a correct statement? -LEED credit templates and documentation may be submitted only after occupancy -All LEED credit templates and documentation must be submitted prior to construction -Pre-reqs and credits marked as "Design" may be submitted and reviewed at the end of the design phase -The optional design-phase submittal allows projects to secure points for specified LEED credits, for which a preliminary certification will be awarded, if the project has earned a sufficient number of points.
-Pre-reqs and credits marked as "Design" may be submitted and reviewed at the end of the design phase
Which of the following statements are true? (Choose 2) -Project teams have the option to include furniture in MR credit calculations -Project teams must include furniture in MR credit calculations -Escalators and other process equipment are require to be included in MR credit calculations -Escalators and other process equipment are not to be included in MR credit calculations
-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
Which of the following statements are true? (choose 2) -Project teams have the option to include concrete formwork and other temporarily used products in calculations -Project teams must include concrete formwork and other temporarily used products in calculations -Project teams must exclude concrete formwork and other temporarily used products in calculations -Project teams have the option to include MEP items in MR credit calculations -Project teams must include MEP items in MR credit calculations
-Project teams must exclude concrete formwork and other temporarily used products in calculations -Project teams have the option to include MEP items in MR credit calculations
Which of the following is an association factor that was established to measure and scale the credits against the impact categories? (Choose two) -Water efficiency -Relative efficacy -Duration -Water metering -Biodiversity
-Relative efficacy -Duration
When working on a green building project, when is the best time to incorporate an integrative design approach? -Schematic design -Construction documents -Design development -Beginning of construction -Substantial completion
-Schematic design
Which of the following strategies is NOT advised and will not help meet sustainability goals? -Start the process early -Find the right team and process -Understand the systems across space and time -Set lofty goals -Follow an iterative process -Commit to continuous improvement
-Set lofty goals
Which energy demand reduction strategy is missing from the list? 1.Establish energy design and energy goals 2.Use free energy 3.Insulate -Size the building appropriately -Use thermal storage -Use energy simulation -Purchase off-site renewable energy
-Size the building appropriately
Which categories are specific to the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system and not available in the other rating systems? (Choose two) -Sustainable Sites -Smart location and linkage -Innovation -Green Infrastructure and Buildings -Regional Priority
-Smart location and linkage -Green infrastructure and buildings
Which of the following can enhance an understanding of community issues and concerns? -Team meetings -Small task groups -Stakeholder meetings -An email from the architect to the town -Permit review
-Stakeholder meetings
which of the following are appropriate statements with regard to commissioning in the context of green building? (choose 2) -The CxA should be a primary member of the design team who is directly responsible for the project design or construction management -The CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals who are directly responsible for project design or construction management (preferable from a separate firm) -The CxA is indirectly responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment prior to installation, calibration, and operations. -The CxA is responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment after installation
-The CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals who are directly responsible for project design or construction management (preferable from a separate firm) -The CxA is responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment after installation
Which of the following statements are true? (Choose two) -The built environment refers to any man-made environment. -the build environment refers to any element in nature -The build environment provides structure for human activity -The built environment includes individual buildings and not neighborhoods
-The built environment refers to any man-made environment. -The build environment provides structure for human activity
Pursuing an Innovation credit is appropriate when at least one of which of the following are true? (Choose two) -The project is unable to meet the requirements established by an existing LEED credit. -The compliance paths offered within an existing LEED credit are not possible to pursue. -The project has exceeded or is projected to exceed the minimum performance established by an existing LEED credit. -The project has achieved measurable performance in a LEED credit within another rating system.
-The project has exceeded or is projected to exceed the minimum performance established by an existing LEED credit. -The project has achieved measurable performance in a LEED credit within another rating system.
Which of the following are true? (choose 2) -CFCs and HCFCs help to protect the ozone layer -There is a strong correlation between sq footage and energy consumption -A curtailment event is also known as a DR event -The commissioning process starts after construction documents are issued for permit review -Project teams looking to purchase RECs should look to the Montreal Protocol
-There is a strong correlation between sq footage and energy consumption -A curtailment event is also known as a DR event
What is the primary intent of the Green Power credit? -To comply with the Montreal Protocol -To encourage more solar farms in the US and avoid carbon trading -To encourage the development and use of renewable clean energy that is connected to the utility grid -To minimize production of greenhouse gases by generating onsite renewable energy
-To encourage the development and use of renewable clean energy that is connected to the utility grid
Which of the following best describes the LEED strategy applicable to ASHRAE Standard 62.1? -Exterior lighting levels -Thermal comfort by means of controllability of systems -Environmental tobacco smoke control -Ventilation and indoor air quality -Building flush-out parameters and guidelines
-Ventilation and indoor air quality
Which of the following are strategies to reduce rainwater runoff? (choose 3) -green roofs -impervious asphalt -pervious pavers -bioswales -decrease open space
-green roofs -pervious pavers -bioswales
which of the following street grid density descriptions promotes a more pedestrian friendly community? -a higher street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting -a higher street grid density with wide streets interconnecting -a lower street grid density with wide streets interconnecting -a lower street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting
-a higher street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting
Which type of project is best suited for the LEED for commercial interiors rating system? -an existing hotel renovating their HVAC system -a ground-up, new construction of a school -a tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building -A renovation project focusing on walls, HVAC, and finishes with a 40,000-sq-ft new addition
-a tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
Emissivity is an indication of which of the following material properties? -ability to reflect light from light sources -ability of a transparent or translucent material to admit solar gain -ability of a material to absorb heat across the entire solar spectrum, including all nonvisible wavelengths -ability of a material to give up heat in the form of long-wave radiation
-ability of a material to give up heat in the form of long-wave radiation
LEED project registration provides which of the following? (choose 2) -3 credit interpretation requests (CIRs) -1 preapplication USGBC review of project submittals and documentation -1 point toward LEED certification for registration prior to the development of construction documents -access to online LEED credit templates for the project -establishment of contact with GBCI and the assigned certification body
-access to online LEED credit templates for the project -establishment of contact with GBCI and the assigned certification body
If an existing building seeks water efficiency strategies but has a limited budget, installing which of the following would be economically viable options? (choose 2) -aerators -low-flow toilets -waterless urinals -capturing rainwater for irrigation -flush valves
-aerators -flush valves
When should the construction credits and pre-reqs be submitted for final certification review? -beginning of construction -one year after occupancy -after substantial completion -one permit is obtained -six months after occupancy
-after substantial completion
The owner of a 2 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, landscape architect, and civil engineer -architect, contractor, and structural engineer -landscape architect, contractor, civil engineer, and structural engineer -architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, and civil engineer -architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer and mechanical engineer -architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, and contractor
-architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, and contractor
Which of the following are examples of impervious surfaces? (choose 3) -asphalt -sealed surfaces -turf grass -concrete -porous pavers
-asphalt -sealed surfaces -concrete
When addressing refrigerants for a project and to comply with the fundamental refrigerant management prerequisite, which of the following should be considered? (choose three) -fan motors and variable-frequency drives for ventilation air handlers -base building air-conditioning systems -boilers for heating systems -reuse of existing HVAC&R systems -elimination of substances with high ozone-depleting potential from use in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
-base building air-conditioning systems -boilers for heating systems -elimination of substances with high ozone-depleting potential from use in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
Which of the following are true? (choose 2) -brownfield sites are considered sensitive land and should not be developed -brownfield sites can improve environmental performance -sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types -infill development increases the amount of land covered by structures, pavement, and infrastructure components. -sites without access to public transportation are not eligible to earn LEED certification
-brownfield sites can improve environmental performance -sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types
Which of the following are true? (choose 2) -building meters account for the energy to treat and transport water -some municipalities do not allow rainwater to be captured and reused -LEED recommends for project teams to develop alternative water sources first and then select high efficiency fixtures when strategizing for water reduction -graywater is suitable for drinking -green building projects are rewarded for reducing demand and reusing water for both indoor and outdoor water demands
-building meters account for the energy to treat and transport water -green building projects are rewarded for reducing demand and reusing water for both indoor and outdoor water demands
Which of the following correctly characterize credit interpretation requests (CIRs)? (choose 3) -can be viewed only by the primary contact for a registered project -can be submitted any time after a project is registered -can be requested online -can be requested only in a written request mailed to GBCI -can address more than one credit or prereq -are relevant to one specific project
-can be submitted any time after a project is registered -can be requested online -can address more than one credit or prereq
Which of the following are considered separate products when calculating compliance with MR credits? (choose 2) -different colored flat paints with the same VOC -carpet with different pile heights by the same manufacturer -different colored carpets with the same pile heights by the same manufacturer -gypsum wallboard with varying thicknesses by the same manufacturer
-carpet with different pile heights by the same manufacturer -gypsum wallboard with varying thicknesses by the same manufacturer
Which of the following are effective and sustainable strategies to address transportation for a LEED project? (choose 3) -choose a site near a bus stop -limit parking -encourage carpooling -provide SUVs for all employees -choose a greenfield site
-choose a site near a bus stop -limit parking -encourage carpooling
What are the 3 largest energy sources according to the international energy audit? -coal -solar -oil -natural gas -photovoltaic -hydrofluorocarbon
-coal -oil -natural gas
Which of the following answers the question: "What should a LEED project enhance?"? (Choose two) -sustainable sites -community -energy and atmosphere -human health
-community -human health
Shortest path analysis includes which of the following? (choose 3) -total vehicle parking capacity -preferred parking -convenience -safety -vehicle share programs -obstructions to movement
-convenience -safety -obstructions to movement
Which of the following are types of process water uses? (Choose three) -cooling towers -boilers -washing machines -cisterns -toilets
-cooling towers -boilers -washing machines
The percentage calculation for rapidly renewable materials accounts for which of the following? (choose 2) -cost of rapidly renewable materials -volume of rapidly renewable materials -combined weight for all rapidly renewable materials -total materials cost for the project
-cost of rapidly renewable materials -total materials cost for the project
Which of the following statements are not true about Green building materials? (choose 2) -rapidly renewable materials are harvested within ten years -cradle-to-grave materials can be recycled -products with postconsumer recycled content can contribute to earning LEED credits while products with preconsumer recycled content cannot -Cotton insulation can be considered a type of repidly renewable material
-cradle-to-grave materials can be recycled -products with postconsumer recycled content can contribute to earning LEED credits while products with preconsumer recycled content cannot
When addressing thermal comfort, which of the following are not addressed? (choose 2) -humidity -daylighting controls -air movement -artificial light -average temperature
-daylighting controls -artificial light
Which of the following are examples of permanently installed building products? (choose 3) -doors -casework -concrete forms -furniture -framing
-doors -casework -framing
The design team has attempted to address 50% 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 AP discuss with the design team? (choose 3) -effective tree-shaded area of hardscape features -solar reflectance index for all nonstandard paving materials proposed -percentage of perviousness for proposed open-grid paving materials -emissivity of all low-SRI hardscape features in the design -runoff coefficients for impervious paving materials selected
-effective tree-shaded area of hardscape features -solar reflectance index for all nonstandard paving materials proposed -percentage of perviousness for proposed open-grid paving materials
Integrating a building into a community does not offer which of the following? -reduced cost to owners -enhanced health -increased economic activity -enhanced productivity -encourage biodiversity -conserve undeveloped land
-encourage biodiversity
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 is primarily concerned with which of the following? -lighting design -ventilation effectiveness -energy consumption -ozone depletion
-energy consumption
The engineer working on a new corporate building project seeking LEED for Core & Shell certification has proposed a cogeneration system that provides electricity cooling, heating, hot water, and dehumidification of outside air. The waste heat from the gas turbine-powered electric generator exhaust is designed and intended to drive an absorption chiller for cooling the building, therefore not using any CFCs or HCFCs. To which of the following LEED credits might these strategies contribute? (Choose two) -Commissioning -On‐Site Renewable Energy -Enhanced Refrigerant Management -Green Power -Optimize Energy Performance
-enhanced refrigerant management -optimize energy performance
A previously developed site is undergoing a major renovation. The plans include avoiding undeveloped areas and planting more than half of the site area with native and adapted vegetation. Retention ponds and bioswales will also be implemented with native vegetation. Which of the following LEED concepts might these design strategies contribute? (Choose four) -heat island effect -rainwater runoff reduction -site disturbance -water-efficient landscaping -increase density
-heat island effect -rainwater runoff reduction -site disturbance -water-efficient landscaping
When conducting occupant surveys, which of the following is applicable? (Choose 2) -provide adjustable task lighting -provide ergonomic furniture -include a plan for corrective action -conduct confidential surveys
-include a plan for corrective action -conduct confidential surveys
Which of the following is the best landscape design strategy to implement to reduce heat island effects? -absorption -xeriscaping -increased SRI -deciduous trees -increased imperviousness
-increased SRI
Incorporating green building strategies, such as high efficiency mechanical systems, onsite photovoltaic systems, and an indoor water wall to help with the indoor air quality and air conditioning, plays a role in what type of cost implications? (Choose two) -increased life-cycle costs -increased first costs -reduced construction costs -increased soft costs -reduced soft costs
-increased life-cycle costs -increased first costs
Which of the following are the results of developing greenfield sites? (choose 3) -increased total regional development footprint -decreased total regional development footprint -reduced land available for agricultural use -fragmented wildlife habitat -encourage wildlife habitat
-increased total regional development footprint -reduced land available for agricultural use -fragmented wildlife habitat
Which of the following uses are best described and suitable for nonpotable water? (choose 2) -drinking water -irrigation -clothes washing -process water -dishwashing -showers
-irrigation -process water
which of the following products are not examples of a flow fixture? (choose 2) -lavatory faucets -toilets -sprinkler heads -aerators -showerheads -urinals
-lavatory faucets -showerheads
Which of the following help to bounce and diffuse daylight? (Choose 2) -Task lighting -light shelves -clerestory windows -where an occupant's desk is located
-light shelves -clerestory windows
What is the foundation for sustainable design for individual buildings or entire neighborhoods? -carbon emissions -location -water use -orientation -energy use
-location
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? (choose 3) -the SRI value of the roof -location of manufacturing plant of steel -the type of car the CEO drives -postconsumer recycled content of a chair -extraction location of silica
-location of manufacturing plant of steel -postconsumer recycled content of a chair -extraction location of silica
Which of the following are examples of unoccupied spaces? (Choose 3) -mechanical rooms -stairway -exhibition hall -data center floor area
-mechanical rooms -stairway -data center floor area
Which of the following are potential sources of nonpotable water? (choose three) -blackwater -municipally supplied reclaimed water -captured rainwater -wastewater from a toilet -graywater
-municipally supplied reclaimed water -captured rainwater -graywater
Which of the following are examples of multioccupant spaces? (Choose 2) -bank teller station or a hotel room -natatorium and a conference room -hotel lobby and a hotel front desk -open workstation and nursing station
-natatorium and a conference room -hotel lobby and hotel front desk
Which of the following are not subject to LEED minimum energy requirements? (choose 3) -office equipment -elevators -chillers -process energy -regulated energy
-office equipment -elevators -process energy
Which of the following types of spaces should not be included in total parking capacity calculations? (Choose 3) -existing parking spaces -on street parking on public rights of way -off street parking outside of the LEED project boundary available to the building's visitors -parking spaces for fleet vehicles -motorcycle parking
-on-street parking on public rights of way -parking spaces for fleet vehicles -motorcycle parking
Which strategies does LEED value when rating
-ones that reduces the impacts on climate change -those with the greatest benefit for indoor environmental quality
which of the following strategies might contribute to water-efficient landscaping? (choose 3) -planting of hardwood trees to provide shade -planting native or adapted plant species -installing turf grass -reducing amount of pervious surface area -combining vegetated swales and cisterns to capture rainwater
-planting of hardwood trees to provide shade -planting native or adapted plant species -reducing amount of pervious surface area
An environmental tobacco smoke control policy best addresses which of the following? -providing ventilation requirements to effectively remove tobacco smoke -providing dedicated smoking rooms 25 feet away from building entrances -preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating indoor environments -preventing tobacco smoke from entering the air occupied by nonsmokers
-preventing tobacco smoke from entering the air occupied by nonsmokers
Which of the following design-team deliverables and team members are most likely to play a significant role in achieving a Construction IAQ Management Plan? (Choose two) -project specifications -civil engineer -construction documents -lighting designer -general contractor -electrical engineer
-project specifications -general contractor
An application for LEED certification must contain which of the following? (choose 2) -project summary information, including project contact, project type, project cost, project size, number of occupants, estimated date of occupancy, etc. -a list of all members of the design and construction team, including contact information, coxumented green building industry experience, and indication of all LEED APs -Completed LEED credits templates for all pre-reqs and attempted credits, plus any documentation specifically required to support those templates -detailed documentation for all credits pursued, including full-sized plans and drawings, photocopies of invoice for all purchased materials, records of tipping fees, all energy modeling inputs and assumptions, and evidence of all calculations performed in support of LEED credits.
-project summary information, including project contact, project type, project cost, project size, number of occupants, estimated date of occupancy, etc.
An application for LEED certification must contain which of the following? (choose 2) -project summary information, including project contact, project type, project cost, project size, number of occupants, estimated date of occupancy, etc. -a list of all members of the design and construction team, including contact information, documented green building industry experience, and indication of all LEED APs -Completed LEED credits templates for all pre-reqs and attempted credits, plus any documentation specifically required to support those templates -detailed documentation for all credits pursued, including full-sized plans and drawings, photocopies of invoice for all purchased materials, records of tipping fees, all energy modeling inputs and assumptions, and evidence of all calculations performed in support of LEED credits.
-project summary information, including project contact, project type, project cost, project size, number of occupants, estimated date of occupancy, etc. -Completed LEED credits templates for all pre-reqs and attempted credits, plus any documentation specifically required to support those templates
which of the following are sustainable that should be implemented on an auto-dependent green building? (Choose 4) -provide priority parking for carpools/vanpools -provide a mass transit discount program to employees -supply alternative fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations -offer discounted parking rates for multioccupant vehicles -incorporate basic service (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or a pharmacy) for occupant usage in new 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 service (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or a pharmacy) for occupant usage in new building
Which of the following strategies have proven to increase productivity and occupant satisfaction in green buildings? (choose 2) -Providing access to daylight -Selecting a site adjacent to a shopping center -Improving indoor air quality -Implementing a recycling program -Offering incentives for carpooling
-providing access to daylight -improving indoor air quality
which of the following are LEED concepts that are most significantly influenced by site selection prior to design of the project? (choose 2) -heat island effect -green vehicles -public transportation access -minimize water usage -brownfield redevelopment
-public transportation access -brownfield redevelopment
A vegetated roof system using native and adapted plant species has the opportunity to contribute to earning which 3 strategies? -community connectivity -rainwater management -heat island effect -prevent light pollution -restore habitat
-rainwater management -heat island effect -restore habitat
Which of the following is not true concerning locally adapted plants? -provides habitat for native wildlife -requires the same amount of water as native plants -require more water -require less water
-require more water
Which of the following are strategies to reduce the demand of new materials? (choose 2) -reuse existing buildings -design denser, mixed-use neighborhoods -densely spaced framing members -specifying FSC certified wood
-reuse existing buildings -design denser, mixed-use neighborhoods
What is the most common way to divert waste from landfills? -source reduction, such as prefabrication -waste to energy -reuse of existing materials -recycling
-reuse of existing materials
which of the following avoids environmental harms from the supply chain through to end of life? -source reduction -waste to energy -reuse of existing materials -recycling
-source reduction
which of the following are categorized as regulated energy? (choose 3) -computers -space heating -refrigeration -service hot water -lighting
-space heating -service hot water -lighting
Which of the following should be considered to promote good lighting design? (Choose 2) -Surface colors within the space -Furnishings -The type of ceiling finish -VOC level
-surface colors within the space -the type of ceiling finish
Which of the following LEED strategies would it be important to determine regularly occupied spaces? (Choose 2) -thermal comfort strategies -interior lighting strategies -integrative process -commissioning
-thermal comfort strategies -interior lighting strategies
Which of the following would the contractor upload to LEED-online? (choose 2) -rainwater management plan -total amount of waste diverted from a landfill -the total material cost of the project and the percentage containing recycled content -energy modeling calculations to show expected energy savings
-total amount of waste diverted from a landfill -the total material cost of the project and the percentage containing recycled content
What are the components to determine contributions of an assembled product? (choose 3) -total construction cost -total material cost -total product cost -% compliant by weight -default material cost -% compliant with the sustainable critera
-total product cost -% compliant by weight -% compliant with the sustainable criteria
If a university wishes to build a new administration building on their campus, they could look to LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations or LEED for Schools rating systems and determine which one is more applicable. -true, but only if the mechanical systems are on one loop -False, administration buildings can not been certified under LEED for new construction -true, the project team will need to determine which rating system is the best suited to the project -False, the university would need to look at the LEED for Universities rating system.
-true, the project team will need to determine which rating system is the best suited to the project
Which of the following types of properties is best suited for a LEED project? (choose 2) -greenfields -floodplains -habitat for any endangered species -urban infill -site with existing infrastructure -previously developed site with steep slopes
-urban infill -site with existing infrastructure
The major renovation of a four‐story, 40,000‐square‐foot building in Florida includes repaving existing parking areas along the entire length of the south and west facades of the building. The building and parking areas compose the entire site to its boundaries, not leaving any green space. The common afternoon rain showers have led the design team to select open‐grid paving with vegetated cells equivalent to 50 percent of its surface in lieu of a lower‐first‐cost solution, such as black asphalt. Based on the information provided, which of the following benefits and LEED strategies might the open‐grid paving strategy contribute? (Choose three) -reduced site disturbance -water-efficient landscaping -heat island effect -rainwater management -optimize energy performance -water use reduction
-water-efficient landscaping -heat island effect -rainwater management
What material options would be best to comply with the LEED rating systems for roofing materials? (choose 2) -gray asphalt with an SRI of 22 -aluminum coating with an SRI of 50 -red clay tile with an SRI of 36 -white ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with an SRI of 84 -white cement tile with an SRI of 90 -light gravel on built-up roof with an SRI of 37
-white ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with an SRI of 84 -white cement tile with an SRI of 90
How can you control thermal comfort
-windows -thermostat
There are 5 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 achieved within the innovation category for achieving this effort?
1
Which of the following is consistent with the range of MERV filter ratings? -1-20 -0-50 -1-110 -1-16 -1-100
1-16
How long does something have to grow before it can become a source of renewable energy
10 years
Which of the following meets the MPR regarding minimum gross floor area for the LEED for Existing Buildings: O+M rating system? -250 sq ft -500 sq ft -1000 sq ft -2500 sq ft
1000 sq ft
How many MPRs exist of the LEED v4 green building certification program?
3
transportation accounted for ____% of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2008 and ___% of total carbon dioxide emissions globally. -13.5; 33 -33; 13.5 -20; 33 -33; 20
33; 13.5
How many points can be earned in the Regional Priority category?
4
which of the following most closely represents an appropriate level of overall illumination on an office work surface, including daylighting, ambient artificial lighting, and task lighting? -1-2 footcandles -5-10 footcandles -15-25 footcandles -40-60 footcandles -75-120 footcandles -150-200 footcandles
40-60 footcandles
Certification levels
Certified: 40-49 Silver: 50-59 Gold: 60-79 Platinum: 80+
How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available? -4 -6 -5 -3 -2
5
What is the overall average ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager score of LEED-certified buildings according to the New Buildings Institute? -50 -68 -75 -100
68
How much time on average do Americans spend indoors? 10% 90% 65% 35%
90%
Which of the following describes a high-performance green building? -Conserves water and energy -Uses spaces, materials, and resources efficiently -Minimizes construction waste -Creates a healthy indoor environment -All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green building? -Conserve natural resources -Reduce solid waste -Improve air and water quality -Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity -All of the above
All of the above
MPR3-Space requirements: BD+C O+M? ID+C? ND? Homes?
BD+C O+M: at least 1000 sq. ft. ID+C: at least 250 sq ft ND: at least 2 habitable buildings and no more than 1500 acres Homes: must be a dwelling as defined by International Dwelling Code
Prerequisites are optional, depending on which categories and credits the project is pursuing. True or false?
False
Who is responsible for the appeals process? -GBCI -USGBC -Certification bodies -None of the above
GBCI
Which green rating system has someone go out to the site?
Homes
How is waste hauled from a construction site calculated for the purposes of LEED? -As a % of total material cost of a project -As a % of total material volume or weight -As a % of total cost of project -In tons
In tons
Which rating system can be precertified? -LEED for Commercial Interiors -LEED for New Construction -LEED for Existing Buildings: O+M -LEED for Core and Shell
LEED for Core and Shell
Which LEED certification expires?
LEED for Existing Buildings: O+M, 5 years
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Is LEED project experience needed in order to sit for the LEED AP O+M exam? -Yes -No
No
How long is the exam registration period valid? -One week -One month -3 months -One Year -It never expires
One year
What are the association factors to measure and scale the credits against the impact categories?
Relative efficiency, duration and control
A tenant fi t‐out project seeking certification under the LEED for Commercial Interior rating system plans to use a raised access floor to include underfloor air distribution, allowing the use of floor‐mounted operable diff users at each workstation and therefore eliminating overhead ducts, thus maximizing the interior floor‐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) -Construction IAQ management -Regional priority -Thermal comfort -Acoustical performance
Thermal comfort
According to the Department of Energy's website, space heating is the largest energy use in the US, followed by lighting. True or False?
True
A project's LEED certification can expire. True or False?
True- Existing buildings O+M certification lasts 5 years
Which of the following is correct? -U.S. GBC -US GBC -U.S.G.B.C. -U.S. Green Building Council -United States Green Building Council
U.S. Green Building Council
Roles of the following: USGBC? GBCI?
USGBC (Develops) GBSI (Administers): Certifications, accreditations
What are VOCs
Volatile Organic Compounds
Is it possible for the same building to earn multiple LEED certifications?
Yes
Is it possible to take a Green Associate exam and the LEED AP ID+C exam in one day? -Yes -No
Yes
Are categories weighted? What does this mean?
Yes, some categories are worth more credits
Waste water from toilets/urinals
blackwater
renewable energy certificate (REC)
buy energy from green sources
Best way to have optimal performance
commissioning
What is life-cycle cost
cost of a system over entire life-cycle
HVAC
energy efficient heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
Design reviews can prove to be a beneficial option for a team to pursue since the project can be awarded points before construction begins. True or false?
false
what is an aerator
it controls water and energy use
What determines how many credits something receives
level of impact on environment and human beings