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LEED Practice Exam

Question 1 of 92

1

If a LEED project that is providing preferred parking for fuel efficient and low emitting vehicles has multiple parking lots, where should the preferred parking spaces be located?

Select one of the following:

  • preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in one lot

  • preferred parking spaces only need to be located in the lot designated for visitors

  • preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in the lot designated for staff

  • preferred parking spaces must be distributed among all lots

Explanation

Question 2 of 92

1

Which LEED recognized strategy will require chain of custody documentation as proof of credit compliance?

Select one of the following:

  • certified wood

  • rapidly renewable resources

  • recycled materials

  • regional materials

  • materials reuse

Explanation

Question 3 of 92

1

What is the greatest benefit of an integrative design process as it relates to a LEED project?

Select one of the following:

  • educating the project owner

  • reducing project soft costs

  • meeting building codes

  • shortening the project schedule

  • capitalizing on credit synergies

Explanation

Question 4 of 92

1

How many years can an agricultural product grow or be raised to be considered as rapidly renewable by LEED?

Select one of the following:

  • 10

  • 15

  • 20

  • 5

Explanation

Question 5 of 92

1

Which of the following strategies does not qualify as providing "preferred parking"?

Select one of the following:

  • providing a space that is as close to the building as possible

  • providing a designated covered spot

  • offering a significant discount on parking passes

  • providing a guaranteed space in a lottery system

  • providing a randomly assigned parking space

Explanation

Question 6 of 92

1

When are CFC based refrigerants allowed to be used in a LEED project?

Select one of the following:

  • if a CFC phase out is economically infeasible

  • if the refrigerant leakage rate is below 10% annually

  • in existing buildings

  • anytime

Explanation

Question 7 of 92

1

Which of the following is not a required design consideration for the recycling collection and storage area prerequisite?

Select one of the following:

  • protection from the elements

  • collection truck access

  • appropriate signage

  • convenient location

Explanation

Question 8 of 92

1

A project team is using cotton insulation that is grown and manufactured 100 miles from the project site. What credit(s) will the use of this material count toward?

Select one of the following:

  • rapidly renewable materials

  • recycled content

  • regional materials

  • recycled content and regional materials

  • rapidly renewable materials and regional materials

Explanation

Question 9 of 92

1

Which of the following project is considered to be a "soft cost"?

Select one of the following:

  • the architect's fees

  • carpet

  • money paid to the brick mason for labor

  • the project's structural steel

  • landscaping costs

Explanation

Question 10 of 92

1

What is required as documentation for each and every prerequisite and credit in the LEED for BUilding Designa nd Construction Rating System?

Select one of the following:

  • a project drawings

  • a required signatory

  • a letter template

  • photos

  • a project narrative

Explanation

Question 11 of 92

1

What is the minimum amount of pervious area a paving system must have to be considered "open grid"?

Select one of the following:

  • 40%

  • 50%

  • 30%

  • 60%

  • 20%

Explanation

Question 12 of 92

1

Solar reflectance is roughly synonymous with what term?

Select one of the following:

  • aquifer

  • glare

  • shielding

  • albedo

  • lumen

Explanation

Question 13 of 92

1

Which of the following is not considered to be a "basic service"?

Select one of the following:

  • Parking lot

  • church

  • bank

  • beauty salon

  • grocery store

Explanation

Question 14 of 92

1

One of the most cost effective ways to ensure optimal ongoing energy performance is to ______?

Select one of the following:

  • commission building systems

  • upgrade mechanical systems

  • maintain trees and landscaping features

  • install renewable energy systems

Explanation

Question 15 of 92

1

Which federal act has been adopted by many local jurisdictions and contains requirements for building accessibility?

Select one of the following:

  • EPAct

  • ANSI

  • ADA

  • Civil Rights Act

  • ASHRAE

Explanation

Question 16 of 92

1

A project generates 100 tons of waste throughout construction. 50 tons are collected off site and sent to a sorting facility with a facility wide diversion rate of 60%. 40 tons are separated on site and sent directly to recyclers. The final 10 tons are incinerated off site. What percentage of waste does LEED consider to have been recycled?

Select one of the following:

  • 40%

  • 50%

  • 80%

  • 70%

Explanation

Question 17 of 92

1

Which specific refrigerant has the highest global warming potential (GWP) of all the common refrigerants?

Select one of the following:

  • HCFC-123

  • CFC-502

  • CFC-11

  • HFC-404A

  • HFC-23

Explanation

Question 18 of 92

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A project team is considering pursuing an innovation in design credit for a strategy that will require a large capital expense. The team decides that it will implement the strategy only if the strategy will be eligible for an innovation in design credit. What steps should the team take to determine whether its strategy will be eligible for the credit?

Select one of the following:

  • Research existing CIRs to see whether the strategy has been previously addressed

  • Draft a compelling narrative for the LEED submittal

  • Calculate the strategy's overall environmental impact and self evaluate whether it is significant

  • Check the LEED rating system

Explanation

Question 19 of 92

1

Which strategy supports improved indoor air quality?

Select one of the following:

  • avoid the use of products with high carbon dioxide concentrations

  • use filters with a low minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating

  • use materials with recycled content

  • design systems to deliver ample outside air

  • eliminate refrigerants with ozone depletion potential

  • use advanced framing techniques

Explanation

Question 20 of 92

1

A new high rise residential building should use what LEED rating system for certification?

Select one of the following:

  • LEED for New Construction

  • LEED for Homes

  • LEED for Operations and Maintenance

  • LEED for Core and Shell

  • LEED for Interior Design and Construction

Explanation

Question 21 of 92

1

The regional priority credits for a project are based on what?

Select one of the following:

  • The project's city

  • the project's state

  • the project's county

  • the project's zip code

Explanation

Question 22 of 92

1

What costing model should be used to demonstrate the true cost of sustainability strategies?

Select one of the following:

  • simple payback

  • benefit analysis

  • return on investment

  • life cycle costing

Explanation

Question 23 of 92

1

What is the energy policy act used for in the LEED rating systems?

Select one of the following:

  • to set indoor air quality requirements

  • to establish baseline building plumbing fixture performance

  • to establish baseline building energy performance

  • to set product VOC limits

Explanation

Question 24 of 92

1

What is the first step in a successful waste management policy?

Select one of the following:

  • determine the embodied energy of the product

  • specify recyclable materials

  • recycle all possible construction materials

  • reduce the total quantity of waste

  • reuse existing materials

Explanation

Question 25 of 92

1

What is the first step a project team should consider when trying to save energy?

Select one of the following:

  • install sub metering equipment

  • use onsite renewable energy

  • reduce energy demand

  • adopt energy efficient measures

Explanation

Question 26 of 92

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What happens if USBC finds out that a project does not meet the minimum program requirements (MPRs)?

Select one of the following:

  • the project's certification level is lowered by one level

  • the project must be resubmitted

  • certification can be revoked

  • a fine must be paid

Explanation

Question 27 of 92

1

The heat island effect may raise the temperature in an urban area by how many degrees above the temperature in nearby rural areas?

Select one of the following:

  • 10

  • 8

  • 2

  • 6

  • 4

Explanation

Question 28 of 92

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What percentage of the solid waste stream each year is attributable to construction and demolition of waste?

Select one of the following:

  • 50%

  • 20%

  • 10%

  • 40%

  • 30%

Explanation

Question 29 of 92

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What factor should a project team not consider when calculating life cycle costs?

Select one of the following:

  • maintenance costs

  • operating costs

  • initial costs

  • life span

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 30 of 92

1

Which of the following transportation methods does not count as public transportation for LEED purposes?

Select one of the following:

  • subway system

  • campus shuttle or school bus system

  • bus

  • elevated rail system

  • taxi

Explanation

Question 31 of 92

1

Use of a dry urinal would decrease the fixture's water use form the Energy Policy Act baseline urinal water usage by how much?

Select one of the following:

  • 1.6 GPF

  • 2.5 GPF

  • 0.5 GPF

  • 1.0 GPF

Explanation

Question 32 of 92

1

LEED defined regional materials as originating within ____ miles of the project site?

Select one of the following:

  • 500

  • 700

  • 100

  • 250

Explanation

Question 33 of 92

1

Projects can identify which credits have regional priority by ____?

Select one of the following:

  • Checking the USGBC website

  • researching locally pertinent environmental issues

  • calculating the net environmental impact

  • submitting a CIR

Explanation

Question 34 of 92

1

Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has high global warming potential (GWP)?

Select one of the following:

  • HCFCs

  • HFCs

  • CFCs

  • natural refrigerants

Explanation

Question 35 of 92

1

Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider, conventional automobile use?

Select one of the following:

  • providing preferred parking for fuel efficient and low emitting vehicles

  • charging fees for parking

  • locating the project near mass transit

  • providing only the amount of parking required by the zoning code

  • providing bicycle storage and showers

Explanation

Question 36 of 92

1

A building material that is made from recycled soda bottles contains _____?

Select one of the following:

  • pre-fabricated recycled content

  • post-industrial recycled content

  • pre-consumer content

  • post-consumer recycled content

Explanation

Question 37 of 92

1

Which LEED category has the most available LEED points?

Select one of the following:

  • water efficiency

  • indoor environmental air quality

  • location and transportation

  • energy and atmosphere

  • sustainable sites

  • materials and resources

Explanation

Question 38 of 92

1

Which strategy is not effective in reducing potable water use for irrigation?

Select one of the following:

  • mulching

  • rainwater harvesting

  • drip irrigation

  • spray irrigation

  • using native or adapted plants

Explanation

Question 39 of 92

1

What environmental problem is associated with CFC and HCFC use?

Select one of the following:

  • soil erosion

  • ozone depletion

  • the heat island effect

  • water pollution

  • air pollution

Explanation

Question 40 of 92

1

Which of the following strategies would not be appropriate for mitigating the heat island effect potential of the parking lot of a large office building?

Select one of the following:

  • use paving with a SRI of 35

  • place half of the parking underground

  • use open grid paving

  • use mature trees to shade 50% of the parking lot

  • plant seedling conifers to shade the parking

Explanation

Question 41 of 92

1

Which of the following is not a strategy for reducing stormwater runoff volume?

Select one of the following:

  • installing a vegetated roof

  • rainwater harvesting

  • minimizing the building footprint

  • increasing impervious paving

  • using bio retention

Explanation

Question 42 of 92

1

Which of the following types of vehicles does not qualify as an alternative fuel vehicle for the purposes of LEED?

Select one of the following:

  • Diesel powered

  • ethanol pwered

  • hydrogen powered

  • electric powered

  • hybrid (gas-electric)

Explanation

Question 43 of 92

1

How many of the 110 available points in most of the rating systems are considered bonus points?

Select one of the following:

  • 10

  • 20

  • 15

  • 5

Explanation

Question 44 of 92

1

Why should a project team aim to significantly exceed the established threshold of a LEED credit?

Select one of the following:

  • to save the world

  • to be an overachiever

  • as a precaution against a credit being audited

  • to earn exemplary performance

Explanation

Question 45 of 92

1

What strategy is being used for a project design that orients windows to allow the building to be warm in the winter, stay cool in the summer and capture daylight?

Select one of the following:

  • energy simulation modeling

  • high performance mechanical systems

  • passive design concepts

  • efficiencies of scale

Explanation

Question 46 of 92

1

Which type of system or equipment would not be a consumer of process water?

Select one of the following:

  • dishwasher

  • cooling tower

  • domestic hot water heater

  • clothes washer

  • food steamer

Explanation

Question 47 of 92

1

What is one potential disadvantage of using comingled recycling as a part of a construction waste management plan?

Select one of the following:

  • It is more difficult to document than site separated recycling

  • it may be more expensive than site separated recycling

  • it takes up more site area than site separated recycling

  • it may require a greater time investment from the project team

Explanation

Question 48 of 92

1

The CRI green label plus certification program certifies what type of building material?

Select one of the following:

  • furniture

  • adhesives

  • wood products

  • paint

  • carpet

Explanation

Question 49 of 92

1

Which of the following is not an acceptable form of renewable energy under the LEED rating systems?

Select one of the following:

  • low impact hydro-electricity

  • wind turbines

  • nuclear pwoer

  • geothermal

  • photovoltaic panels

Explanation

Question 50 of 92

1

Which type of refrigerant in general is the most efficient?

Select one of the following:

  • HFCs

  • CFCs

  • Natural refrigerants

  • HCFCs

Explanation

Question 51 of 92

1

Which of the following is not required of an Innovation and design strategy?

Select one of the following:

  • it must be a strategy not already covered in the LEED rating systems

  • it must be quantifiable

  • it must be cost effective

  • it must be repeatable by other projects

  • it must be comprehensive

Explanation

Question 52 of 92

1

Which of the following is not an approved strategy for minimizing the non-roof heat island effect?

Select one of the following:

  • shading hardscape with photovoltaiv panels

  • placing parking underground

  • using paving materials with an SRI of 29 or higher

  • using asphalt for parking areas

  • using open grid paving

Explanation

Question 53 of 92

1

Which rating system has a required recertification process?

Select one of the following:

  • Operations and Maintenance

  • Homes

  • Interior Design and Construction

  • Building Design and Construction

  • Neighborhood Development

Explanation

Question 54 of 92

1

If a project has 1 full time employee and 6 part time employees, what is the projects full time equivalent value (FTE)?

Select one of the following:

  • 6

  • 3

  • 5

  • 7

  • 4

Explanation

Question 55 of 92

1

What is the best use for potable water?

Select one of the following:

  • Drinking

  • cooling towers

  • toilet flushing

  • irrigation

  • swimming pools

Explanation

Question 56 of 92

1

What type of plant material is most appropriate for use on a green roof?

Select one of the following:

  • annuals

  • cultivated plant species

  • native plants

  • trees and shrubs

Explanation

Question 57 of 92

1

Which type of water is not allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?

Select one of the following:

  • Well water

  • gray water

  • captured rain water

  • potable water

  • black water

Explanation

Question 58 of 92

1

What is an appropriate use of the LEED logo?

Select one of the following:

  • for a link to the website

  • by a project pursuing LEED certificaiton

  • on product packaging

  • to indicate an organization's USGBC membership

Explanation

Question 59 of 92

1

What is not a possible source of graywater?

Select one of the following:

  • Washing machine

  • Toilets

  • Bathroom sink

  • showers

  • drinking fountain

Explanation

Question 60 of 92

1

What is true of the CIR process?

Select one of the following:

  • CIRs can be submitted by anyone with a USGBC account

  • all projects must use CIRs

  • CIRs cost $220 each

  • a successful CIR can aware LEED points

Explanation

Question 61 of 92

1

Demand controlled ventilation is typically adjusted in response to___?

Select one of the following:

  • VOC concentrations

  • a time schedule

  • occupant requests to the building operator

  • carbon dioxide concentraions

Explanation

Question 62 of 92

1

What sustainability concept can xeriscaping contribute to?

Select one of the following:

  • reducing the heat island effect

  • certified wood

  • indoor air quality

  • construction waste management

  • water efficient irrigation

Explanation

Question 63 of 92

1

Which material below is not considered a rapidly renewable resource?

Select one of the following:

  • bamboo

  • wood

  • cork

  • silk

  • straw

Explanation

Question 64 of 92

1

What is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project?

Select one of the following:

  • design development

  • construction documents

  • construction

  • schematic design

  • predesign

Explanation

Question 65 of 92

1

Which of the following regulations is likely to be contained in zoning regulations? (pick 3)

Select one or more of the following:

  • landscaping regulations

  • stormwater management regulations

  • regulations on energy usage

  • open space requirements

  • parking space requirements

Explanation

Question 66 of 92

1

Projects that achieve a projected water savings of at least ___ are eligible for an exemplary performance ID credit in addition to earning 4 points in WE indoor water use reduction.

Select one of the following:

  • 55%

  • 40%

  • 45%

  • 50%

  • 35%

Explanation

Question 67 of 92

1

What are some other possible LEED certifications a project may be able to receive if it has already received LEED core and shell certification? (pick 2)

Select one or more of the following:

  • LEED for schools

  • LEED for new construction

  • LEED for operation and maintenance

  • LEED for Homes

  • LEED for commercial interiors

Explanation

Question 68 of 92

1

A fuel efficient vehicle must meet which requirement to qualify as low emission and fuel efficient vehicles?

Select one of the following:

  • green label score of 30 or more

  • green label score of 45 or more

  • green e score of 25 or more

  • green seal score of 30 or more

  • green score of 45 or more

Explanation

Question 69 of 92

1

Which of the following products would be considered to contain post consumer recycled content that wuold contribute to the LEED credit for recycled content?

Select one or more of the following:

  • plumbing pipe made from recycled plastic components

  • steel beams made from used railroad ties

  • glass tiles made from glass broken during manufacturing

  • carpet made from recycled soda bottles

  • a countertop made from newspapers

Explanation

Question 70 of 92

1

During construction, if permanently installed air handlers are used, what is the minimum MERV rating for the filtration media needed to achieve IEQ credit: construction IAQ management plan?

Select one of the following:

  • MERV 8

  • MERV 6

  • MERV 7

  • MERV 10

  • MERV 5

  • MERV 9

Explanation

Question 71 of 92

1

What 3 standards can be used to achieve EA credit 1 Optimize energy performance? (pick 3)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Advanced buildings benchmark

  • CBECS

  • ASHRAE 90.1-2010

  • ASHRAE 62.1-2010

  • ASHRAE advanced energy design guide

Explanation

Question 72 of 92

1

What may prevent pedestrian access to a community resource? (pick 3)

Select one or more of the following:

  • a parking lot

  • a public park

  • a freeway interchange

  • distance

  • a wall

Explanation

Question 73 of 92

1

Which of the following materials may not contribute to construction waste management strategies? (pick 2)

Select one or more of the following:

  • concrete

  • product packaging

  • scrap wood

  • asbestos floor tiles

  • land clearing debris

Explanation

Question 74 of 92

1

What does the construction activity pollution prevention plan aim to prevent? (pick 3)

Select one or more of the following:

  • carbon emissions

  • solid waste generation

  • erosion

  • airborne dust pollution

  • sedimentation

  • construction worker accidents

Explanation

Question 75 of 92

1

Which standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles?

Select one of the following:

  • California air resources

  • green seal standard

  • american council for an energy efficient economy green book

  • green e prodcut

  • the greenguard certification program

Explanation

Question 76 of 92

1

The cost of LEED certification for new construction is based on which of the following?

Select one of the following:

  • USGBC membership and project type

  • project size

  • project size and USGBC membership

  • USGBC membership

  • project size and project type

  • project type

Explanation

Question 77 of 92

1

What is the cost of submitting a CIR?

Select one of the following:

  • 100

  • 0

  • 220

  • 500

  • 50

Explanation

Question 78 of 92

1

In addition to prohibiting smoking within the building, where is it also important to prohibit smoking to reduce occupant exposure to harmful airborne chemicals? (pick 2)

Select one or more of the following:

  • in covered parking spaces

  • in wooded areas

  • adjacent to building air intakes

  • near building entrances

Explanation

Question 79 of 92

1

Which of the following groups would be considered transient occupants? (pick 2)

Select one or more of the following:

  • college students

  • retail customers

  • office workers

  • factory workers

  • elementary school students

Explanation

Question 80 of 92

1

What happens after the construction submittal?

Select one of the following:

  • the full application is ruled upon by USGBC

  • construction points are awarded

  • the design submittal

  • design and construction points are awarded

Explanation

Question 81 of 92

1

What types of water on a residential condo project could not be used to qualify for WE credit 1 outdoor water use reduction? (pick 2)

Select one or more of the following:

  • captured rainwater

  • laundry water

  • recycled waste water

  • public water, non potable

  • kitchen sink water

  • black water

Explanation

Question 82 of 92

1

What are the two primary benefits of using regional materials? (pick 2)

Select one or more of the following:

  • minimizing the impacts of transportation

  • reducing costs

  • assuring quality craftsmanship

  • supporting the local economy

Explanation

Question 83 of 92

1

At minimum, which of the following basic materials should a recycling program designed to meet the storage and collection of recyclables prerequisite accommodate? (pick 3)

Select one or more of the following:

  • glass

  • plastics

  • cardboard

  • bulbs

  • ink cartridges

Explanation

Question 84 of 92

1

How can a project purchase green power? pick 2

Select one or more of the following:

  • By purchasing green e certified RECs

  • by buying energy directly from nearby wind farm

  • through a program by the local utility company

  • by purchasing and installing solar panels

Explanation

Question 85 of 92

1

Which of the following projects would definitely not meet minimum program requirements?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 5,000 SF fire station

  • casino on a riverboat

  • a brand new elementary school

  • renovation/addition to large office building

  • temporary sports practice facility

Explanation

Question 86 of 92

1

What two specific types of refrigerants does the Montreal Protocol phase out the use of? pick 2

Select one or more of the following:

  • CFCs

  • HFCs

  • natural

  • HCFCs

Explanation

Question 87 of 92

1

Two primary sources of potable water:

Select one or more of the following:

  • private/public well

  • ocean

  • captured rainwater

  • lake or stream

  • municipal water systems

Explanation

Question 88 of 92

1

What are some useful strategies to achieve WE credit: outdoor water use reduction? pick 3

Select one or more of the following:

  • use bioswales

  • use drip irrigation

  • remove turf grass

  • implement mulching

  • create a sediment basin

Explanation

Question 89 of 92

1

Which approaches can be taken to achieve WE credit outdoor water use reduction? pick 3

Select one or more of the following:

  • avoid mulch around flower beds

  • irrigate shrubs

  • micro misters

  • irrigate with captured rain water

  • native plants

  • use only mono species

Explanation

Question 90 of 92

1

What are ways to reduce storm water runoff volume?

Select one or more of the following:

  • create retention ponds

  • impervious paving

  • slowing water run off rates

  • use high albedo roof covering

  • use smaller building footprint

  • install bioswales

Explanation

Question 91 of 92

1

Local codes and regulations may affect which of the following strategies? pick 2

Select one or more of the following:

  • purchasing green power

  • minimizing parking capacity

  • managing indoor air quality

  • construction waste management

  • use of rainwater for toilet flushing

Explanation

Question 92 of 92

1

What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?

Select one of the following:

  • process water use

  • irrigation water use

  • potable water use

  • nonpotable water use

  • indoor plumbing water use

Explanation

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