Sustainability
The recycling of construction and demolition helps with what issue?
A. reducing cfc's leaked into atmosphere B.) Reducing demand for virgin resources. c.) reducing the amount of materials needed for a construction project. D.) keeping hazardous materials out of landfills.
B. reducing demand for virgin resources
______________ of a LEED project must be certified under a single rating system. (Fill in the blank) a. The entire property boundary c. 100% b. At least 25% d. The gross floor area
D. The Gross floor area
What does a REC represent? a. The quantity of fossil fuels avoided by purchasing renewable energy expressed in tons C. The amount of energy purchased from a Green-e supplier B. The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources D. The amount of energy an electricity provider purchases from renewable sources
B. The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources
Which of the following would earn a project Innovation in Design credit? a. Having a LEED Green Associate work on a project as a principal participant b. Implementing an Environmental Tobacco Smoke control policy for the entire building c. Exceeding the credit requirement for Regional Materials by doubling the requirements d. Using 100% passive ventilation (natural ventilation) in a building
c. Exceeding the credit requirement for Regional Materials by doubling the requirements
What is the purpose of having a LEED AP on a project? a. To submit all project data b. To streamline the LEED process c. For building commissioning d. To serve as the project administrator
b. To streamline the LEED process
What is the term for the analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process or service? a. Life-cycle assessment b. ASHRAE Level 1 audit c. Life-cycle costing d. Triple bottom line accounting
a. Life-cycle assessment
What strategy is least applicable to successful waste reduction? a. Installing personal recycling bins c. Finding products that use less packaging b. Finding local haulers to reduce transportation costs d. Providing reusable water bottles to occupants
B. Finding local haulers to reduce transportation cost
At what point can a project earn points for credits? a. After the construction phase c. After the LEED Scorecard is completed and submitted b. After the design phase d. After the statement of work has been uploaded to LEED Online
A. After the construction phase
A project team is in the process of selecting a site for new office space. What strategy would help the project earn a Sustainable Sites credit? a. Increasing the parking capacity for the purposes of reducing open space b. Locating the project near basic services to provide community connectivity c. Increasing the size of the building footprint to decrease the building density d. Using native plants in the landscape to reduce outdoor water use
b. Locating the project near basic services to provide community connectivity
What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project? a. Increased durability of the overall project b. Reduced need for pest control c. Increasing stormwater infiltration d. Reducing potable water use
c. Increasing stormwater infiltration
What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project? a. Areas with a high development density b. Areas that are not previously developed c. Areas with low development density d. Areas with zero development density
a. Areas with a high development density
Reusing an existing building can help earn credit in what category? a. Energy and Atmosphere c. Water Efficiency b. Sustainable Sites d. Materials and Resources
D. materials and resurces
Which LEED rating system has pre-certification? a. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance d. LEED for Schools b. LEED for New Construction e. LEED for Core and Shell c. LEED for Commercial Interiors
e. LEED for Core and Shell
A material must be __________ to be considered a Regional Material. (Fill in the blank) a. LEED certified b. Harvested within 10 years or less c.) Certified by FCS d. Extracted, processed and manufactured close to the project site
d. Extracted, processed and manufactured close to the project site
What types of land does LEED prefer project teams build on? a. Previously developed b. Impervious c. Land that has been zoned for commercial use d. Undeveloped
a. Previously developed
Locating a project near mass transit would have what economic benefit? a. Parking capacity can be reduced b. Habitat and natural resources would be preserved c. Greenfields would be protected d. Transportation costs for material delivery would be reduced
a. Parking capacity can be reduced
What does a project team have the ability to do only after a project is registered? a. Create a GBCI website account b. Download the LEED Scorecard c. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) d. Purchase USGBC reference guides
c. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
What attribute should recycled materials have in order to take advantage of synergies with regional materials? a. Remanufactured regionally c. More durability b. Low VOCs d. Lower life-cycle costs
A. remanufactured regionally
An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional project is: a. Consultant fees for green building experts c. Increased priced for selecting a sustainable site b. Added utility costs d. Permit fees for plumbing
a. Consultant fees for green building experts
Which of the following statement is not true regarding Innovation in Design credits for exemplary performance? a.) Exemplary performance is available to all LEED credits b.) There are limits as to how many exemplary performance points can be achieved c). One point is awarded for each Innovation in Design credit for exemplary performance achieved
d. They are generally awarded for doubling the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold
a. Exemplary performance is available to all LEED credits
The number of occupants in a building would be used for what calculations? a. Development density b. Energy use intensity c. Building density d. Water use baseline
d. Water use baseline
What has the lowest priority in building design a. Plumbing codes b. LEED Rating System c. Building codes d. Fire protection codes
b. LEED Rating System
What is true about a project that uses a Halon based fire suppression system? a. The system must be installed to meet local fire codes b. The project could not earn LEED Platinum c. The project would not meet the Minimum Program Requirements d. The system must have a leakage rate of 5% or less annually
a. The system must be installed to meet local fire codes
A project team for a new home has selected insulation made partly of recycled newspaper. What type of material is the insulation considered? a. Rapidly renewable c. Post-consumer recycled content b. Certified recycled wood content d. Salvaged
C. post consumer recycled content
What practice identifies and removes unnecessary expenditures? a. Life cycle assessment c. Environmentally responsive design b. Life cycle costing d. Value engineering
d. Value engineering
To which project area would local zoning not be applicable? a. Open space requirements b. Erosion control C. minimum parking spaces d. Recycling
d. Recycling
What are local ordinances? a. Recommendations for good building practices b. Building codes based on national model codes c. Local government regulations imposed to promote orderly development of private lands and prevent land-use conflicts d. A law usually found in a municipal code
d. A law usually found in a municipal code
What best defines durability?
The ability of a building or any of its components to perform its required function in its service environment over the period of time without unforeseen cost for maintenance or repair
What is the primary benefit of integrated project planning?
Maximizing opportunities for integrated, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies
Prior to project registration, a non-USGBC member company project leader can access which LEED resources? a. LEED Score Card c. CIR database b. LEED credit forms d. LEED Online
a. LEED Score Card
What statement is true regarding CIRs? a. CIRs cannot be submitted during the performance period for LEED for Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance projects c. CIRs are not applicable prior to LEED for Core & Shell precertification b. CIRs may only be submitted after the project’s design review is complete d. CIRs that have been ruled on should be submitted with project’s application
d. CIRs that have been ruled on should be submitted with project’s application
Which of the following are not addressed by the International Code Council? a. Environmental aspects of a product b. Energy efficiency c. Building safety d. Accessibility e. Fire Prevention
a. Environmental aspects of a product
What are the results of incorporating green measures through a comprehensive, holistic design?
a. Credit synergies
b. Cost savings c. Longer schedules d. Shorter schedules
a. Credit synergies
A preliminary rating would NOT include what item?a. Targeted LEED certification level b. Completed LEED Score Card c. Credits that will be attempted d. Conceptual design
d. Conceptual design
Construction and demolition debris includes all but which of the following? a. Rocks b. Steel from a demolished building c. Drywall d. Concrete from a demolished building
A. Rocks
The selection of less efficient refrigerant for HVAC&R systems can result in an increase in what types of emissions? a. VOCs b. Radon c. cfc's d. NH3 or e. CO2
CO2
What statement is true regarding the use of ammonia (NH3 as a refrigerant? a. The use of NH3 as a refrigerant can result in more climate change compared to HCFCs c. NH3 is more likely to leak out of equipment compared to HFCs b. NH3 is a type of hydrocarbon (HC) d. HCFC has a lower ozone depletion potential (ODP) compared to NH3
a. The use of NH3 as a refrigerant can result in more climate change compared to HCFCs
What defines the density of a nonresidential building? a. Building Footprint / Acre of Buildable Land b. Floor Area / 120,000 sq. ft. c. Site Area / Acre of Buildable Land d. Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land
d. Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land
What refrigerant has the greatest ozone depletion potential (ODP)? a. CFC-11 b. HCFC-22 c. CO2 d. HFC-23
A. cfc 11
What information can be entered in the LEED Score Card? a. Certification estimate b. Points attempted for prerequisites c. If the credit will be streamlined d. USGBC Member ID
a. certification estimate
A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category? a. Sustainable Sites b. Water Efficiency c. Indoor Environmental Quality d. Energy and Atmosphere
a. Sustainable Site