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| USGBC was organized and then LEED was created because the green building industry lacked which important factor? A A standard measurement and definition of green building B A system and organization to spread green building information C An oversight organization to bring together all parts of the green building industry D A certification award to encourage interest in the real estate industry |  A |
| What statement is true regarding green building? A The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings B Green design is a cost neutral add-on C LEED buildings were increasingly common until construction costs rose 30% in the last two years D LEED teams are achieving certification through widely diverse methods | A |
| In cooler climates how can a new building be designed to use no refrigerants? A The building could have a CFC phase-out plan in place B The building could use halons for cooling C The building could be cooled with natural refrigerants such as propane or ammonia D The building could use natural ventilation | D |
| Which of the following statements are true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)? A RPCs are always awarded for reducing automobile use B RPCs are awarded for using local green power C RPCs are awarded for locating the project in urban areas D RPCs are not new credits; they are 'bonus points' | D |
| Letter templates must be signed by which person? A Project owner B Declarant C Assignator D Project manager | B |
| What area is included in the building footprint? A Area of the building structure B Parking lots made with permeable concrete C Stone walkways D Ponds | A |
| What does ASHRAE 62.1-2007 specify? A Commuting surveys B Energy performance C Thermal comfort D Indoor air quality | D |
| What is SRI? A Measure of air quality B Measure of VOC levels in paint C Measure of a material's ability to reflect solar heat D Measure of an automobile's emissions | C |
| How many points would a project earn for having 3 LEED APs as principal participants on a project? A 2 B 3 C 0 D 1 | D |
| What is a density radius calculation used for? A To define the project site area B To measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building C To define the area where basic services are located D To define properties included in the development density calculation | D |
| What are the benefits of reducing potable water use in buildings? (Choose 2) A Decreased building operating costs B Increase in irrigation efficiency C Reduced contamination of nearby water bodies D Reduced drawdown of potable water from water bodies and aquifers | A & D |
| Sustainable design strategies are effectively implemented only by using a: A Incremental approach B Conventional approach C Flexible approach D Whole building approach | D |
| What is the goal of providing secure bicycle storage? A To keep bicycles dry B To meet local regulations C To increase the life cycle of bicycles D To prevent theft | D |
| What is the best type of site to develop on? A Nature preserve B Greenfield C Previously developed site D Wetland | C |
| Which of the following are not examples of on-site generated renewable energy? A REC B Solar C Biofuel-based electrical system D Wind | A |
| Which of the following is not a strategy to minimize the negative impacts of refrigerants on the environment? A Designing a building with natural ventilation B Reducing the annual leakage rate of refrigerants to 10% or less C Selecting refrigerants with zero or low ozone depletion potential (ODP) and minimal global warming potential (GWP). D Designing a building that does not use chemical refrigerants | B |
| Which of the following materials would be considered post-consumer recycled content? A Bamboo flooring B Flooring made from recycled milk jugs and sawdust C Certified wood flooring D Wool carpet made from wool leftover from the manufacturing process | B |
| What is a financial benefit of implementing an occupant recycling program? A Reduced landfill fees B Reduced extraction of virgin materials C Minimized air pollution D Reduced energy use | A |
| At a minimum, what materials must a recycling program include? (Choose 3) A Metals B Light bulbs C Paper D Glass E Food waste | A, C & D |
| To help with water use reduction in LEED, a lavatory faucet must use less water than the rates set by: A WaterSense B EPAct 1992 C Clean Water Act D Local code | B |
| What should be included in a construction waste management plan? A The percent of certified wood used on the project B Erosion control C Asbestos removal D Where construction debris will be diverted | D |
| What are the environmental benefits of using salvaged materials on a project? (Choose 2) A Reduced demand for virgin resources B They contain recycled content C Reduced transportation costs D Reduced waste | A & D |
| Which items can contribute to Construction Waste Management credit? (Choose 2) A Brick B Tree stumps C Asbestos flooring D Sheetrock | A & D |
| What statement is true regarding the use of Halons? A A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems could not earn LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance certification B A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems must implement a 5-year phase out plan as part of the application process C A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems can still earn LEED certification D A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems cannot earn any LEED certification. | C |
| What is the heat island effect? A The absorption of heat by dark surfaces and its radiation to surrounding areas B The reflection of heat in urban areas to the surrounding countryside C The differences in air quality caused by the burning of fossil fuels D The increase in humidity in urban areas caused by stormwater runoff | A |
| How does drip irrigation save water? A By reducing the microclimate factor B By reducing the heat island effect C By using only non-potable water D By increasing irrigation efficiency | D |
| Landscaping restrictions would be least impacted by which of the following? A Local ordinances B Energy efficiency laws C Building codes D Neighborhood covenants | B |
| Who can use the USGBC logo? A Any LEED AP B Any USGBC member C Any USGBC member or USGBC chapter D Only organizations that have received approval by the USGBC marketing department | D |
| How do the LEED Rating Systems reward the development and adoption of new technologies and strategies that can produce quantifiable environmental and human health benefits? A Additional plaque for showing creativity B Discounts in certification fees C Upgrade to the next certification level D Additional points | D |
| A density radius calculation would be used for what purpose? A To identify distance to mass transit B To identify any building near the project site to include in project density calculations C To locate basic services near a project site D To locate parks near the project that can be counted as open space | B |
| What type of residences have at least 15% more efficiency than the 2004 International Residential Code? A Residences built with sustainable materials B Residences with energy efficient appliances C ComfortWise D ENERGY STAR | D |
| Why use commingled recycling? (Choose 2) A People are more likely to participate in the recycling program B More kinds of materials can be recycled C Materials are less likely to be contaminated D Commingled recycling takes up less space E Recycled materials can be sold for more money | A & D |
| Biomass is what type of material? A Plant material B Animal waste C Landfill gas D Fly-ash | A |
| The process of life cycle assessment encompasses what stages of the building process? A Design B Planning C Operations D All stages E Design and construction | D |
| What is true about integrative design? A Integrative design results in longer construction schedules B Integrative design is applicable to any phase in the life cycle of a building or land-use project C Integrative design is only used for new construction design processes D Integrative design is a linear process | B |
| Why choose a project site with a high development density? A The project would reduce sprawl B The project would have access to public parking C The project site would be near a public rail line D The project would have access to at least 10 basic services | A |
| What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems? A Increased CO2 indoors B Groundwater contamination C Increasing greenhouse gas emissions D Soil contamination | C |
| What gives the ozone layer legal protection? A Montreal Protocol B ASHRAE Standards C Kyoto Protocol D US DOE | A |
| For a single building commercial project that is not part of a multi-building project, increasing the amount of open space a project has would impact the: A Size of the area to plant native vegetation B Community connectivity C Quantity of rainwater available for irrigation D Size of the LEED boundary | A |
| An office park design includes a parking lot. How could the parking be redesigned to reduce the heat island effect? A Designate preferred parking spaces B Encourage occupants to use public transportation one day a week C Use black asphalt for the parking lot D Place the parking underground | D |
| Who decides if wastewater from showers can be used for irrigation? A Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area B Project team C USGBC via the CIR process D Universal plumbing code | A |
| The selection of a less efficient refrigerant for HVAC&R systems can result in an increase in what types of emissions? A CFCs B CO2 C VOCs D NH3 E Radon | B |
| A project using recycled materials manufactured 750 miles from a project site would not impact what LEED credit area? A Recycled Materials B Community Connectivity C Regional Materials D Construction Waste Management | B |
| How is lighting power density determined? A By conducting energy modeling using special software B By submetering a building's energy use C By measuring the installed lighting power per unit area D By calculating the energy consumption divided by the square feet in a building | C |
| What is at the core of an integrated project? A Collaborative team members B Working toward individual goals C Individual rewards D Cost-based decision making | A |
| What is true regarding a material's emittance and solar reflectance (albedo)? A A material's emittance and solar reflectance mean the same thing B Emittance is based on a material's solar reflectance C Emittance and solar reflectance are used to calculated a materials perviousness D Emittance and solar reflectance are combined to determine a material's SRI value | D |
| Which LEED category has the greatest total number of points a project can earn? A Energy and Atmosphere B Indoor Environmental Quality C Water Efficiency D Sustainable Sites | A |
| Building permit fees for a project are what type of cost? A Hard cost B Life cycle cost C Soft cost D Operating cost | C |
| What are the environmental benefits of selecting a previously developed site for a project? A The site would be located near mass transit B The site would have a greater development density C Local tax savings may be available D Preserving open space | D |
| What is the function of the ozone layer? A Prevents smog creation B Absorbs ultraviolet light C Protects the earth from solar wind D Keeps the earth's atmosphere warm | B |
| Selecting products that have been developed with a sustainable design is an example of: A Reuse B Recycling C Source reduction D Waste diversion | C |
| What term also means site area? A Property area B Building lot C Building footprint D Development footprint | A |
| What is a way LEED encourages the purchase and use of low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles? A Locating the project in a densely developed neighborhood B Implementing car share membership C Providing discounted parking passes, if parking fees exist D Setting up a carpool notification system | C |
| Which of the following are LEED strategies to reduce single occupant automobile transportation to the project site? A Decreasing the LEED boundary B Size the parking to accommodate peak visitor use C Have a lack of parking spaces at the site D Locate the project near existing development | C |
| What is a drawback of using a biofuel-based energy system? A Production is unreliable or inconsistent B The lack of regulatory oversight C Fossil fuels must still be used to produce biofuels D These systems are not acceptable for LEED credits | C |
| What can help reduce indoor potable water use? (Choose 2) A Composting toilets B Smaller kitchen sinks C Stacking the building design D Waterless urinals E Gravity based irrigation system | A & D |
| What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping? A Native plants B Trees C Annual flowers D Turf grass | A |
| What statements are true regarding the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system? A This rating system can only be used if envelope upgrades are done B This rating system is appropriate for interior spaces that are undergoing alteration work C The rating system requires HVAC replacement D Projects are only eligible if the tenants purchase the space | B |
| How is the documentation for Innovation in Design credits for innovative performance submitted? A Using GBCI's website B Using USGBC's website C Using the CIR process D Using LEED Online | D |
| Which of the following can increase the heat island effect in urban areas? (Choose 2) A Rooftops covered with a high SRI material B Street equipment C Air-conditioners D Buildings that have passive ventilation | B & C |
| A member company wants to display its USGBC member logo. What would be an appropriate use for the USGBC member logo? A On the company's website home page linking to the company's LEED projects B On company letterhead C On a company's product to show product endorsement D On any partner website of the member company | B |
| Which of the following has the greatest indirect impact on global warming? A Chillers' operating efficiency B Global warming potential C Service life of equipment D Refrigerant leakage | A |
| What happens after the project registration fee is paid to GBCI? A The project will have a Green Rater assigned to the project B The project will receive a certification plaque C The project will receive pre-certification D The project team gains access to LEED Online | D |
| When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the project team decide which rating system to use? A Use the 40/60 rule B Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs C Choose LEED for Core & Shell D Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits | A |
| What are differences between Hydrocarbons (HCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)? (Choose 2) A HCs are an ideal replacement for CFCs while HCFCs are not B HCs can be used as refrigerants in new buildings while LEED requires zero use of HCFC-based refrigerants in new base building elements C HCs have a lower global warming potential (GWP) than HCFCs D HCs are environmentally benign to the atmosphere while HCFCs are not | C & D |
| What practice identifies and removes unnecessary expenditures? A Value engineering B Life cycle costing C Life cycle assessment D Environmentally responsive design | A |
| What information should not appear in a CIR? (Choose 2) A Attachments such as photographs, drawings, and product information sheets B Supporting information C Confidential information D Background information on the issue | A & C |
| A LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance project must comply with what building-related environmental laws between the project's performance period through the expiration of the LEED certification? A All federal, state, and local laws B Federal and state laws only C Federal laws only D Federal laws and LEED referenced standards only | A |
| If a refrigeration system is inefficient, what is the indirect impact? A Increased energy consumption B Decreased water use C Increased heat islands D Decreased green house gas emissions | A |
| What types of water can NOT be used for irrigation purposes? A Laundry water B Blackwater C Stormwater D Potable water | B |
| Which of the following are strategies to reduce construction waste? A Select sustainable building materials B Haul unused materials to a landfill C Give unused materials to a salvage yard D Use FSC certified materials | C |
| Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the 'intent' of a credit/prerequisite? A Outlines concerns specific to specific regions B Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit C Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit D Addresses the synergies and trade-offs between credits | C |
| Which of the following are not required to be identified in writing to achieve an Innovation in Design (ID) credit for innovative performance? A The proposed requirement for compliance B The intent of the proposed credit C The baseline threshold of the existing LEED credit D The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance | C |
| What benefit to society does a project that uses Regional Materials contribute? A Supporting the local economy B Reducing a project's soft costs C Reducing demand for virgin resources D Reduced air and water pollution | A |
| Which LEED rating system has pre-certification? A LEED for Core and Shell B LEED for New Construction C LEED for Schools D LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance E LEED for Commercial Interiors | A |
| What are some of the goals of filling in the LEED Score Card? A To estimate the ROI of the project B To determine the target certification level C To determine credit responsibilities D To obtain owner buy-in for the project | B |
| A project schedule for an environmentally responsive design process would include additional time in the schedule for all of the following except: A Additional research B Additional systems testing C Bidding D Unconventional materials or building techniques | C |
| What products would be considered pre-consumer recycled content under LEED? A Cement containing fly-ash as supplementary cementitious material B Countertops made of glass bottles C Salvaged doors D Ground up tires used for walkways | A |
| What does the use of light colored pervious paving help with? (Choose 2) A Recycling B Regional materials C Stormwater management D Heat island effect | C & D |
| The irrigation efficiency of a landscape would impact what LEED credit categories? (Choose 2) A Water Efficiency B Energy and Atmosphere C Materials and Resources D Sustainable Sites | A & B |
| What statement is true regarding CIRs? A CIRs may only be submitted after the project's design review is complete B CIRs are not applicable prior to LEED for Core & Shell precertification C CIRs that have been ruled on should be submitted with a project's application D CIRs cannot be submitted during the performance period for LEED for Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance projects | C |
| What type of program is Zipcar? A Car share membership program B Preferred parking program C Car pooling program D An alternative vehicle refueling program | A |
| What landscaping strategy will best eliminate the need for irrigation? A Micro-irrigation B Drip irrigation C Xeriscaping D Mulching | C |
| LEED Minimum Project Requirements prohibit gerrymandering. What does this mean? A Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites B Hiding project costs in ROI calculations C Defining the site area to exclude green space between campus projects D Making the project building area less than 2% of the site area | A |
| Locating a project near mass transit would have what economic benefit? A Parking capacity can be reduced B Transportation costs for material delivery would be reduced C Habitat and natural resources would be preserved D Greenfields would be protected | A |
| What amount of potable water does landscaping consume in the U.S. each day on average? A 50% B 40% C 20% D 30% | D |
| What are the negative consequences that can result from not diverting construction demolition and debris? (Choose 2) A Groundwater contamination B Landfill gas emissions C Ozone depletion D Sedimentation | A & B |
| Which of the following fixtures would not be included in the baseline water use calculations? A Steam cooker B Prerinse spray valve C Lavatory faucet D Commercial urinal E Residential toilet | A |
| Which of the following is a way to reduce pollution associated with automobile use? A Only provide enough parking to meet the peak parking demand B Provide shuttle services to mass transit C Install low albedo parking surfaces D Shade all parking spaces with trees | B |
| Installing photovoltaic cells on a building's rooftop will help with what green building area? A Green Power B Onsite Renewable Energy C Fundamental Refrigerant Management D Recycled Materials | B |
| What aspects of integrated project planning are NOT the most important to be integrated? A People B Systems C Business structures D Financing | D |
| The baseline water demand within a building includes the measurements of which of the following items? (Choose 3) A Bathroom faucets B Cooling towers C Urinals D Irrigation systems E Toilets | A, C & E |
| What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof? (Choose 2) A Reduction in storm water runoff B Reduced heat islands C Longer product life D Lower maintenance costs | C & D |
| In whole building design, at what starting point in the process would the facilities managers, end users, contractors, and architects all be involved at the same time? A Construction phase B Pre-occupancy C Design phase D Pre-design | D |
| Using rainwater for irrigation will likely have a negative impact on what project area? A Building energy use B Stormwater management C Innovation D Heat island effect | A |
| The size of the parking lot for a project will be determined by: A Size of the property boundary B Size of the LEED boundary C Size of the project boundary D Local zoning | D |
| What tool is used to determine the target certification level? A LEED Online B CIR C EPA's Target Finder D LEED Score Card | D |
| In what instances would a project team submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? (Choose 2) A When the person registering the project has a question about the registration process B When a conflict in a credit or prerequisite requires resolution C When appealing a credit that has been denied D When the reference guide does not address a specific issue | B & D |
| Each commercial (non-homes) rating system is comprised of what elements? A CIRs B Credits C Minimum Program Requirements D Prerequisites E Strategies | B, C & D |
| What statement is true about RECs? A RECs are reduced from utility bills B RECs provide electricity C RECs are tradable commodities D RECs depreciate in value | C |
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