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1What can a contractor use to calculate his carbon footprint?
- ACarbon Calculator
- BConstruction Carbon Calculator
- C Compiler Calculator
- DSustainable Air Quality Calculator
- ECarbon meter
2What are the three bi-products of energy production? [Choose three]
- ACFC
- BHCFC
- CSulfur Dioxide
- DNitrogen Oxide
- ECarbon Dioxide
3What contaminant is not naturally found in groundwater?
- ARadon
- BPesticide
- CArsenic
- DSodium
4If a landscaped area utilizes fertilizers what are the byproducts of the fertilizer in the stormwater runoff? [Choose two]
- ASuspended solids
- BNitrogen
- CSulfur Dioxide
- DPhosphorus
5If a building has 1000 SF what qualifies as densely populated?
- A10 people
- B15 people
- C20 people
- D25 people
6What qualifies as documentation for Community Connectivity?
- AColor photograph of the establishments
- BMap showing basic services
- CBuilding permits for the establishments
- DRecords of the project site and building development area
7How many levels are there of LEED building certification?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
8Which building systems generally include CFCs and HCFCs? [Choose two]
- AFire Hydrant
- BFire Suppression
- CRoof Top Ventilator
- DSystems Insulators
- EChiller Tower
9Which building systems generally include CFCs and HCFCs? [Choose two]
- AFire Hydrant
- BFire Suppression
- CCentrifugal Chiller
- DSystems Insulators
- EChiller Tower
10What is a benefit of using FSC certified lumber?
- APreserve wildlife habitat and biodiversity
- BFSC lumber is free of urea-formaldehyde
- CLower grades of wood are more readily available
- DIt is a regulated wood product at the growing/harvesting stage
11What does a conventional project delivery method look like?
- AThe architect, construction contractors engineer, owner, and all others work relatively independently on their individual scopes of work.
- BAll disciplines come together at the beginning to discuss project goals and requirements.
- CThe property owner, facility managers, designer, construction contractors, and other project team members establish a mutual understating of the project’s goals and budget as early as possible.
- DAll design professionals work in collaboration and not in isolation.
12What can be included in comingled recycling? [Choose three]
- ATuna fish can
- BPaper clip
- CNewspaper
- DCarpet square
- EVinyl tile (some have seen inkjet cartridge)
13What can be included in comingled recycling? [Choose three]
- AMetals
- BPaper
- COrganic Material
- DGlass
- EInkjet cartridges
14What needs to be included in a waste management plan? [Choose three]
- ADurable material leaving the project site
- BHazardous materials leaving the project site
- CMaterials going to a landfill
- DIncinerated materials
- ERecyclable materials
15Where do projects adjust the credits based on the square footage of the building?
- ALEED for Neighborhood Development
- BLEED for Homes
- CLEED for New Construction
- DLEED for Core & Shell
- ELEED for Schools
16A new university lab wants to be LEED certified. Which rating system could they use? [Choose two]
- ALEED for Schools
- BLEED for Operation & Maintenance
- CLEED for New Construction
- DLEED for Healthcare
17What would be considered a passive design strategy?
- AUsing low flow fixtures and high efficiency toilets
- BHVAC selection
- CDaylighting
- DMinimization of construction waste through reuse and recycling
18If there is a CxA, 2 LEED AP’s, and a LEED GA all working on a project how many points would the project eligible for?
- A1 for the LEED AP
- B2 because there are 2 LEED APs
- C4 for everybody
- D6 for everybody
19What would qualify for Innovation in Design?
- AMeet the next incremental threshold percentage
- BExceed the requirements by 10%
- CExceed the requirements by 20%
- DComplete a credit from a different rating system
20Which site would most effectively help a project to successfully earn credit in Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, and Materials & Resources?
- ACommunity Connectivity
- BSustainable Site
- CLengthy description of the site
- DUrban area close to services and public transportation
- EPreviously undeveloped site that is 50 feet from a water body
21Which of the following is a hydrocarbon?
- AHFC
- BCFC
- CPropane
- DHCFC
22What standard is used for recycled materials?
- AGreen-e
- BASHRAE 52
- CSMACNA
- DISO
- EEPA
23If a project wanted to increase the buildings ventilation rate what strategies could be used? [Choose two]
- AMERV 13 filter
- BPassive ventilation
- CActive ventilation
- DIncrease fenestration
24A project is keeping an existing HVAC system that utilizes CFCs and the building is going for LEED certification. What are their options? [Choose two]
- AReplace CFC with HCFC
- BPhase-out equipment over 5 years and reduce annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants to 5%
- CCompletely replace the system
- DPhase-out equipment over 10 years and reduce annual leakage rate of CFC-based refrigerants to 2%
25What is a benefit of purchasing local materials? [Choose three]
- ASupport local businesses
- BStimulates the local economy
- CReduces carbon dioxide from transportation
- DMaterials cost less
26A project is located in an urban area and the project team is considering installing alternative fuel stations. Which credits would this help them to achieve? [Choose two]
- ASS Credit 4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- BSSC 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity
- CSSC 4.2 Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- DSSC4.3 Alternative Transportation: Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
27How can a green project meet its budget? [Choose two]
- ADevelop a project schedule
- BDevelop the project goals early
- CHigher a Green Consultant
- DCheck Cost
28What organization can assist in finding efficient appliances?
- AGreen-e
- BASHRAE
- CENERGY STAR
- DSMACNA
- EGreen Seal
29What should you do to ensure that green purchasing plans are effective? [Choose two]
- ADevelop a sustainable purchasing policy
- BMonitor
- COnly purchase cleaning product s with a Greenseal label
- DUse less harmful fertilizers and pesticides
- ESurvey employees anonymously
30A building is going to utilize High Efficiency Toilets with a flush rate of 1.2 GPF. What will be their savings per flush?
- A0.4
- B0.6
- C1.2
- D2.2
31Who certifies RECs?
- AGreen Label
- BGreen Seal
- CGreen-e
- DGreenguard
32What is the intent of RECs?
- APromote renewable energy with net zero offset
- BPromote off-grid renewable energy sources
- CPromote on-grid renewable energy with net zero offset
- DReduce off-grid carbon emissions
33Where will you see an increase in soft cost on a green project?
- AHiring a green consultant
- BUpgrading the windows
- CChoosing a more expensive HVAC system
- DImplementing construction waste management
34What unit do projects purchase RECs in?
- AAmpere
- BMegaWatts
- CKwH
- DBTUs
- EKwH/SF
35How long must a REC be purchased for to be eligible for LEED Credit?
- A12 months
- B2 years
- C5 years
- D10 years
36What is included in the calculation for urban density?
- APark
- BPublic Road
- CParking lot
- DPublic right away
37In a densely populated urban area with little open space, what can a project do to improve the quality of the stormwater runoff?
- AOil water separator
- BDetention pond
- CTie-in to local storm drain
- DRetention pond
38Which of these qualifies as a Greenfield?
- AA cotton field
- BA site that has been graded
- CA field with a parking lot
- DFarmland with an existing barn
39What qualifies as a renewable energy source? [Choose two]
- AWind
- BNatural Gas
- CNuclear
- DGeothermal
40Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
- ACoal
- BPropane
- CBiomass
- DNatural Gas
41An office building is being constructed on a site where an old barn is. A beam is reused in the construction process. What would this qualify as?
- ASalvaged
- BRecycled
- CMaterials Reuse
- DRegional Materials
42At what point during the process does a project need to meet all local, regional, and national government codes?
- AWhen the project registers with USGBC
- BWhen the project begins construction
- CDuring design
- DDuring application for a building permit
43A project in a mild climate wanted to use all natural air ventilation systems but later found out that local regulations required mechanical what should they do?
- AUse all natural anyway and get the point for LEED
- BSpeak with local regulators
- CUse enough mechanical to meet regulations but also incorporate natural
- DLocal code is not updated so therefore use the new LEED standards
44Lighting Power Density (LPD) is derived from?
- AFootcandles by lighting in a given area
- BLighting power per a given area
- CLight per a given area
- DWatts by lighting in a given area
45An owner is working on ongoing sustainable measures. Under what system could they certify?
- AOperations & Maintenance after 12 months
- BOperations & Maintenance after 24 months
- CMajor Renovations
- DCommercial Interiors
46The building is being designed with a rooftop terrace. What is the best method of reducing the heat island effect and helping with stormwater runoff?
- AUse light colored concrete with a high SRI value
- BBuild a trellis with vines in order to provide shade
- CUse a living roof system
- DInstall a cistern to collect rainwater
47Waste water from kitchen sinks is considered:
- AGrey water
- BBlack water
- CDepends on local codes
- DPotable water
48Buildings with current CFC based HVAC systems, under LEED O&M can have up to what percentage of leakage per year?
- A0%
- B1%
- C3%
- D5%
49The ongoing chemical reaction that causes the breakdown of ozone in the atmosphere is caused by what refrigerant?
- ACFC
- BHFC
- CHCFC
- DCO2
50Which of these refrigerants has the highest OPD?
- AHalons
- BHCFC
- CCO
- DH2O
51What is the intent of the Montreal Protocol?
- AEliminate CO2 emissions from vehicles
- BBan CFCs
- CMinimize impacts on human and wildlife habitats
- DReduce Ozone Depletion
52Which of these materials can be found in a comingled bin? [Choose three]
- AAluminum
- BCardboard
- CPlastic
- DCarpet
- EOrganic material
53A project team is developing a project on reclaimed land that was toxic and is located within a ¼ mile of a 2-way bus stop. Which of the following could the project qualify for? [Choose two]
- ANew Construction Brownfield
- BNew Construction Greenfield
- CNew Construction Public Transportation Access
- DNew Construction Protect and Restore Habitat
54What qualifies as a renewable energy source? [Choose two]
- AWind
- BNatural gas
- CNuclear
- DGeothermal
- EClean coal
55Which of the following are used for LEED calculations? [Choose three]
- ALumen for lighting
- BGPF for water
- CkWh for electricity
- DkWh/sf for electricity
56A new construction project is connected within a ½ mi of a public park by a walking path. This qualifies for community connectivity because of _____?
- AAccess to basic services
- BPedestrian access because of the walkway
- CAccess to a public park
- DIt does not qualify for community connectivity
57Which of these counts for community connectivity? [Choose three]
- APark
- BChurch
- CArts and Entertainment Center
- DGas Station
- ETaxi Stand
58What is the ventilation standard in terms of indoor air quality?
- AASHRAE 90
- BASHRAE 55
- CASHRAE 62
- DSouthcoast
59What is the agreement that has banned CFCs and is planning to phase out HCFCs?
- AKyoto Protocol
- BEPAct of 1992
- CMontreal Protocol
- DSMACNA
- EASHRAE
60What is a strategy for promoting SSC4.3 Alternative Transportation: Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicles?
- AFree bus passes
- BLEFE vehicle purchasing discount
- CPreferred parking
- DCarpooling
61If you want to ensure the purchasing of sustainable materials during construction what should you do?
- AConstruction Purchasing Plan
- BSpecify green electronics
- CRecycle unused materials
- DWaste Management Plan
62A project site has been graded. What type of site would this be?
- ABrownfield
- BGreenfield
- CDeveloped
- DUndeveloped
63The use of public transportation would result in?
- AReduction in bicycle racks
- BReduced emissions
- CReduce the need for roadways
- DPreserving natural environments
64If a project is going to use low-flow fixtures and use graywater for flushing toilets, what credit category would that apply to?
- ASustainable Sites- SS
- BWater Efficiency- WE
- CEnergy & Atmosphere- EA
- DMR
- EInnovation in Design- IEQ
65If you implement a fertilizer management plan what would be reduced with respect to stormwater runoff?
- APhosphorus load
- BReduce total stormwater runoff quantity
- CCarbon emissions
- DTotal Suspended Solids (TSS)
66What is a strategy to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff?
- AInstall a green roof
- BIncrease impervious surfaces
- COpen-grid paver plaza
- DUse only native and adaptive vegetation
67What uses process energy? [Choose three]
- AHVAC electricity
- BComputers
- CKitchen stove
- DLighting
- EDishwasher
68A building is certified Gold and they have occupied the building for 2 months. They want to earn LEED O&M. How long do they have to wait?
- A12 months
- B24 months
- CImmediately because they already have LEED certification
- DNo waiting period
69Where do you have to be located in order to purchase RECs?
- ANear REC certified plants
- BAlmost anywhere
- CSomewhere electricity is not monitored
- DNear hybrid electricity dams, renewable energy power provider
70A LEED certified hotel that is 200,000 SF is applying for LEED O&M. Part of the building is owned by a private party conference center. How big can the conference center be so that the hotel can achieve LEED O&M certification?
- A20,000 SF
- B40,000 SF
- C180,000 SF
- DThis is a multi-tenant building and it is not certifiable
71What is a concern of using graywater as a spray for irrigation?
- AEvaporation rates increase
- BComing in contact with humans
- CNative and adaptive plants cannot be used
- DProjects will need to increase the area of turf used on the site
72A project is building onto an existing facility and they want to remove the multi-story parking structure. What are they trying to achieve? [Choose three]
- AReduce Heat Island
- BAlternative Transportation: Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient vehicles
- CReduce Parking Capacity
- DReduce Stormwater Runoff
- EBrownfield Redevelopment
73If you have 1% of CFCs left in one of the existing AC units what can you do?
- ACan’t certify the project
- BNothing. This meets the requirement to have less than 5% CFCs
- CPhase out the CFCs within ten years
- DNothing. This meets the requirement to have less than 2% CFCs
74You are targeting LEED NC and you can only achieve 6 of the 8 prerequisites. Which of these statements is true?
- ASubmit a CIR to clarify the prerequisites that cannot be achieved
- BSubstitute prerequisites from another rating system
- CProject cannot achieve LEED certification
- DProject cannot earn credits in the category that prerequisites cannot be achieved
75A School project is implementing a program to use 90% of their wood construction waste to build chairs. What category could this earn them a point in?
- ASustainable Sites (SS)
- BWater Efficiency (WE)
- CEnergy & Atmosphere (EA)
- DInnovation in Design (ID)
- ERegional Priority (RP)
76A project is having a problem with controlling site flooding. What could the engineer do? [Choose two]
- AUse permeable concrete
- BPut a wall around the property
- CIncrease the impervious concrete
- DInstall a bioswale
- EInstall a silt fence
77Rapidly renewable materials is calculated by a percentage of which of these?
- APercent of total project cost
- BPercent of materials cost
- CPercent of the weight of materials
- DPercent of the volume of materials
78When can you use the USGBC member logo?
- AWhen your project is certified
- BWhen you register a project for LEED certification
- CAs a USGBC member
- DAs a USGBC Web site user
79If a project cannot use on-site renewable energy what is another way to reduce energy demand?
- AENERGY STAR
- BRECs
- CGreen Power
- DENERGY SENSE
80Which of the following is flush fixture?
- AWaterless Urinal
- BWater Closet
- CShowerhead
- DLav Faucet
81What is the baseline for water closets and urinals?
- A2.2 GPF and 1.0 GPF
- B1.0 GPF and 2.2 GPF
- C1.6 GPM and 1.0 GPM
- D1.6 GPF and 1.0 GPF
82A project is two points short of earning a platinum rating. Which certification level will level earn?
- AGreen
- BBronze
- CCertified
- DSilver
- EGold
83A project is two points short of earning a platinum rating. Which certification level will level earn?
- AGreen
- BBronze
- CCertified
- DSilver
- EGold
84What can be included in comingled construction waste? [Choose three]
- AExcavated soil
- BConcrete
- CWood
- DHazardous material
- EDrywall
85Which rating system takes into consideration the importance of acoustical design?
- ALEED for New Construction
- BLEED for Core and Shell
- CLEED for Homes
- DLEED for Schools
86What is the difference between the building footprint and the LEED project boundary?
- AThe LEED project boundary can include land that is not owned by the project
- BLEED project boundary can be adjusted to help projects met credit requirements
- CThe building footprint is easier to minimize
- DOne includes parking lots and access roads
87Which of these is a renewable energy source?
- AWind farmer
- BMunicipal hydro-electric plant
- CNuclear power plant
- DCoal burning plant
88How can you reduce Heat Island and Stormwater runoff? [Choose three]
- AVegetated Roof
- BOpen-grid pavers
- CPlant a trellis that provides shade
- DGray concrete
- EShade the parking lot area
- FPermeable concrete with a high SRI
89A project is seeking Sustainable Sites Community Connectivity credit. What strategy would help them to achieve this?
- AAvoid the development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of a building on a site.
- BChannel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources.
- CRehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by environmental contamination.
- DConserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.
90What is the definition of a recycled material?
- ARecycled
- BSalvaged
- CRefurbished
- D3-step process. Break it down, build something, sell-it
- EMaterials that come from a noncontroversial source
91A building is replacing old windows with high performance windows. Which LEED category would this affect?
- AIndoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- BMaterials and Resources (MR)
- CEnergy and Atmosphere (EA)
- DInnovation in Design (ID)
92An owner is considering building a LEED for Homes multi-tenant building. Which green factors should the team consider? [Choose three]
- ALocal Codes
- BLocal Intents
- CLocal attitudes to sustainability
- DLEED certified buildings in the area
- ELocal Farmers Market
93What is the definition of Radon?
- AWhat is the definition of Radon?
Naturally occurring colorless, odorless, and chemically inert but radioactive gas present (in varying amounts) in all soils and groundwater, and which occurs due to decay of uranium atoms over time. It enters homes through cracks and opening in concrete slabs and pores in hollow concrete blocks. Although exposure to radon produces no immediate symptoms, it is classified as a known carcinogen by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). - BNone.
- AWhat is the definition of Radon?
94Wood that has been logged 50 years ago and removed from a river bed counts as?
- AFSC Certified
- BSalvaged
- CRecycled
- DRegional
95Who fills out the LEED credits?
- ALEED AP
- BProject Administration
- CResponsible Project Team Member
- DContractor
- EOwner
96When renovating a building what should projects replace to save energy?
- AWindows
- BBeams and Columns
- CFloor
- DExterior Walls
97If a LEED project has 4 LEED AP’s and 3 are principal members of the project team, how many points will the project be eligible to earn?
- A0
- B1
- C3
- D4
98In what LEED category can projects receive credit for having a LEED AP on the project team?
- ARegional Priority
- BTeam Administration
- CLEED Online
- DInnovation in Design (ID)
99Where do you find the project Scorecard?
- AReference Guide
- BUSGBC
- CLEED Online
- DGBCI
100Identify the primary goals of the LEED MPRs. [Choose three]
- AStreamline the LEED certification process
- BGive clear guidance to customers
- CProtect the integrity of the LEED program
- DReduce complications that occur during the LEED certification process
101What is the minimum floor area requirement for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Existing Buildings: O&M?
- A500 square feet of gross floor area
- B1,000 square feet of gross floor area
- C250 square feet of gross floor area
- D750 square feet of gross floor area
102What is the minimum building area to site area ratio that LEED projects must comply with to be eligible to certify a project?
- A1%
- B2%
- C3%
- D5%
103In LEED Online who is responsible for assigning project team members to roles and credit responsibilities?
- AProject Superintendent
- BTeam Members
- CProject Administrator
- DUSGBC
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