Pregunta 1
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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?
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preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in one lot
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preferred parking spaces only need to be located in the lot designated for visitors
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preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in the lot designated for staff
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preferred parking spaces must be distributed among all lots
Pregunta 2
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Which LEED recognized strategy will require chain of custody documentation as proof of credit compliance?
Pregunta 3
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What is the greatest benefit of an integrative design process as it relates to a LEED project?
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educating the project owner
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reducing project soft costs
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meeting building codes
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shortening the project schedule
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capitalizing on credit synergies
Pregunta 4
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How many years can an agricultural product grow or be raised to be considered as rapidly renewable by LEED?
Pregunta 5
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Which of the following strategies does not qualify as providing "preferred parking"?
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providing a space that is as close to the building as possible
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providing a designated covered spot
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offering a significant discount on parking passes
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providing a guaranteed space in a lottery system
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providing a randomly assigned parking space
Pregunta 6
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When are CFC based refrigerants allowed to be used in a LEED project?
Pregunta 7
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Which of the following is not a required design consideration for the recycling collection and storage area prerequisite?
Pregunta 8
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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?
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rapidly renewable materials
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recycled content
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regional materials
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recycled content and regional materials
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rapidly renewable materials and regional materials
Pregunta 9
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Which of the following project is considered to be a "soft cost"?
Pregunta 10
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What is required as documentation for each and every prerequisite and credit in the LEED for BUilding Designa nd Construction Rating System?
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a project drawings
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a required signatory
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a letter template
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photos
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a project narrative
Pregunta 11
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What is the minimum amount of pervious area a paving system must have to be considered "open grid"?
Pregunta 12
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Solar reflectance is roughly synonymous with what term?
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aquifer
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glare
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shielding
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albedo
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lumen
Pregunta 13
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Which of the following is not considered to be a "basic service"?
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Parking lot
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church
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bank
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beauty salon
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grocery store
Pregunta 14
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One of the most cost effective ways to ensure optimal ongoing energy performance is to ______?
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commission building systems
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upgrade mechanical systems
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maintain trees and landscaping features
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install renewable energy systems
Pregunta 15
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Which federal act has been adopted by many local jurisdictions and contains requirements for building accessibility?
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EPAct
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ANSI
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ADA
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Civil Rights Act
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ASHRAE
Pregunta 16
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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?
Pregunta 17
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Which specific refrigerant has the highest global warming potential (GWP) of all the common refrigerants?
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HCFC-123
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CFC-502
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CFC-11
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HFC-404A
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HFC-23
Pregunta 18
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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?
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Research existing CIRs to see whether the strategy has been previously addressed
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Draft a compelling narrative for the LEED submittal
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Calculate the strategy's overall environmental impact and self evaluate whether it is significant
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Check the LEED rating system
Pregunta 19
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Which strategy supports improved indoor air quality?
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avoid the use of products with high carbon dioxide concentrations
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use filters with a low minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating
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use materials with recycled content
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design systems to deliver ample outside air
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eliminate refrigerants with ozone depletion potential
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use advanced framing techniques
Pregunta 20
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A new high rise residential building should use what LEED rating system for certification?
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LEED for New Construction
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LEED for Homes
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LEED for Operations and Maintenance
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LEED for Core and Shell
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LEED for Interior Design and Construction
Pregunta 21
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The regional priority credits for a project are based on what?
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The project's city
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the project's state
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the project's county
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the project's zip code
Pregunta 22
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What costing model should be used to demonstrate the true cost of sustainability strategies?
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simple payback
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benefit analysis
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return on investment
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life cycle costing
Pregunta 23
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What is the energy policy act used for in the LEED rating systems?
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to set indoor air quality requirements
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to establish baseline building plumbing fixture performance
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to establish baseline building energy performance
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to set product VOC limits
Pregunta 24
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What is the first step in a successful waste management policy?
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determine the embodied energy of the product
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specify recyclable materials
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recycle all possible construction materials
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reduce the total quantity of waste
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reuse existing materials
Pregunta 25
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What is the first step a project team should consider when trying to save energy?
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install sub metering equipment
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use onsite renewable energy
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reduce energy demand
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adopt energy efficient measures
Pregunta 26
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What happens if USBC finds out that a project does not meet the minimum program requirements (MPRs)?
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the project's certification level is lowered by one level
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the project must be resubmitted
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certification can be revoked
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a fine must be paid
Pregunta 27
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The heat island effect may raise the temperature in an urban area by how many degrees above the temperature in nearby rural areas?
Pregunta 28
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What percentage of the solid waste stream each year is attributable to construction and demolition of waste?
Pregunta 29
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What factor should a project team not consider when calculating life cycle costs?
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maintenance costs
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operating costs
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initial costs
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life span
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none of the above
Pregunta 30
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Which of the following transportation methods does not count as public transportation for LEED purposes?
Pregunta 31
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Use of a dry urinal would decrease the fixture's water use form the Energy Policy Act baseline urinal water usage by how much?
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1.6 GPF
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2.5 GPF
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0.5 GPF
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1.0 GPF
Pregunta 32
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LEED defined regional materials as originating within ____ miles of the project site?
Pregunta 33
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Projects can identify which credits have regional priority by ____?
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Checking the USGBC website
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researching locally pertinent environmental issues
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calculating the net environmental impact
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submitting a CIR
Pregunta 34
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Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has high global warming potential (GWP)?
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HCFCs
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HFCs
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CFCs
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natural refrigerants
Pregunta 35
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Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider, conventional automobile use?
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providing preferred parking for fuel efficient and low emitting vehicles
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charging fees for parking
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locating the project near mass transit
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providing only the amount of parking required by the zoning code
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providing bicycle storage and showers
Pregunta 36
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A building material that is made from recycled soda bottles contains _____?
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pre-fabricated recycled content
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post-industrial recycled content
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pre-consumer content
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post-consumer recycled content
Pregunta 37
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Which LEED category has the most available LEED points?
Pregunta 38
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Which strategy is not effective in reducing potable water use for irrigation?
Pregunta 39
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What environmental problem is associated with CFC and HCFC use?
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soil erosion
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ozone depletion
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the heat island effect
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water pollution
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air pollution
Pregunta 40
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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?
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use paving with a SRI of 35
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place half of the parking underground
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use open grid paving
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use mature trees to shade 50% of the parking lot
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plant seedling conifers to shade the parking
Pregunta 41
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Which of the following is not a strategy for reducing stormwater runoff volume?
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installing a vegetated roof
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rainwater harvesting
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minimizing the building footprint
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increasing impervious paving
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using bio retention
Pregunta 42
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Which of the following types of vehicles does not qualify as an alternative fuel vehicle for the purposes of LEED?
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Diesel powered
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ethanol pwered
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hydrogen powered
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electric powered
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hybrid (gas-electric)
Pregunta 43
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How many of the 110 available points in most of the rating systems are considered bonus points?
Pregunta 44
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Why should a project team aim to significantly exceed the established threshold of a LEED credit?
Pregunta 45
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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?
Pregunta 46
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Which type of system or equipment would not be a consumer of process water?
Pregunta 47
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What is one potential disadvantage of using comingled recycling as a part of a construction waste management plan?
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It is more difficult to document than site separated recycling
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it may be more expensive than site separated recycling
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it takes up more site area than site separated recycling
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it may require a greater time investment from the project team
Pregunta 48
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The CRI green label plus certification program certifies what type of building material?
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furniture
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adhesives
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wood products
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paint
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carpet
Pregunta 49
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Which of the following is not an acceptable form of renewable energy under the LEED rating systems?
Pregunta 50
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Which type of refrigerant in general is the most efficient?
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HFCs
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CFCs
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Natural refrigerants
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HCFCs
Pregunta 51
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Which of the following is not required of an Innovation and design strategy?
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it must be a strategy not already covered in the LEED rating systems
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it must be quantifiable
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it must be cost effective
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it must be repeatable by other projects
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it must be comprehensive
Pregunta 52
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Which of the following is not an approved strategy for minimizing the non-roof heat island effect?
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shading hardscape with photovoltaiv panels
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placing parking underground
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using paving materials with an SRI of 29 or higher
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using asphalt for parking areas
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using open grid paving
Pregunta 53
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Which rating system has a required recertification process?
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Operations and Maintenance
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Homes
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Interior Design and Construction
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Building Design and Construction
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Neighborhood Development
Pregunta 54
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If a project has 1 full time employee and 6 part time employees, what is the projects full time equivalent value (FTE)?
Pregunta 55
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What is the best use for potable water?
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Drinking
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cooling towers
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toilet flushing
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irrigation
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swimming pools
Pregunta 56
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What type of plant material is most appropriate for use on a green roof?
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annuals
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cultivated plant species
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native plants
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trees and shrubs
Pregunta 57
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Which type of water is not allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?
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Well water
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gray water
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captured rain water
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potable water
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black water
Pregunta 58
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What is an appropriate use of the LEED logo?
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for a link to the website
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by a project pursuing LEED certificaiton
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on product packaging
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to indicate an organization's USGBC membership
Pregunta 59
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What is not a possible source of graywater?
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Washing machine
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Toilets
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Bathroom sink
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showers
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drinking fountain
Pregunta 60
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What is true of the CIR process?
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CIRs can be submitted by anyone with a USGBC account
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all projects must use CIRs
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CIRs cost $220 each
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a successful CIR can aware LEED points
Pregunta 61
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Demand controlled ventilation is typically adjusted in response to___?
Pregunta 62
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What sustainability concept can xeriscaping contribute to?
Respuesta
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reducing the heat island effect
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certified wood
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indoor air quality
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construction waste management
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water efficient irrigation
Pregunta 63
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Which material below is not considered a rapidly renewable resource?
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bamboo
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wood
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cork
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silk
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straw
Pregunta 64
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What is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project?
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design development
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construction documents
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construction
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schematic design
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predesign
Pregunta 65
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Which of the following regulations is likely to be contained in zoning regulations? (pick 3)
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landscaping regulations
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stormwater management regulations
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regulations on energy usage
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open space requirements
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parking space requirements
Pregunta 66
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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.
Pregunta 67
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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)
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LEED for schools
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LEED for new construction
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LEED for operation and maintenance
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LEED for Homes
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LEED for commercial interiors
Pregunta 68
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A fuel efficient vehicle must meet which requirement to qualify as low emission and fuel efficient vehicles?
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green label score of 30 or more
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green label score of 45 or more
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green e score of 25 or more
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green seal score of 30 or more
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green score of 45 or more
Pregunta 69
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Which of the following products would be considered to contain post consumer recycled content that wuold contribute to the LEED credit for recycled content?
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plumbing pipe made from recycled plastic components
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steel beams made from used railroad ties
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glass tiles made from glass broken during manufacturing
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carpet made from recycled soda bottles
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a countertop made from newspapers
Pregunta 70
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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?
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MERV 8
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MERV 6
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MERV 7
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MERV 10
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MERV 5
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MERV 9
Pregunta 71
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What 3 standards can be used to achieve EA credit 1 Optimize energy performance? (pick 3)
Pregunta 72
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What may prevent pedestrian access to a community resource? (pick 3)
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a parking lot
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a public park
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a freeway interchange
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distance
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a wall
Pregunta 73
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Which of the following materials may not contribute to construction waste management strategies? (pick 2)
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concrete
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product packaging
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scrap wood
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asbestos floor tiles
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land clearing debris
Pregunta 74
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What does the construction activity pollution prevention plan aim to prevent? (pick 3)
Pregunta 75
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Which standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles?
Pregunta 76
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The cost of LEED certification for new construction is based on which of the following?
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USGBC membership and project type
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project size
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project size and USGBC membership
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USGBC membership
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project size and project type
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project type
Pregunta 77
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What is the cost of submitting a CIR?
Pregunta 78
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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)
Pregunta 79
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Which of the following groups would be considered transient occupants? (pick 2)
Pregunta 80
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What happens after the construction submittal?
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the full application is ruled upon by USGBC
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construction points are awarded
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the design submittal
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design and construction points are awarded
Pregunta 81
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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)
Pregunta 82
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What are the two primary benefits of using regional materials? (pick 2)
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minimizing the impacts of transportation
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reducing costs
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assuring quality craftsmanship
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supporting the local economy
Pregunta 83
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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)
Respuesta
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glass
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plastics
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cardboard
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bulbs
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ink cartridges
Pregunta 84
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How can a project purchase green power? pick 2
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By purchasing green e certified RECs
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by buying energy directly from nearby wind farm
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through a program by the local utility company
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by purchasing and installing solar panels
Pregunta 85
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Which of the following projects would definitely not meet minimum program requirements?
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5,000 SF fire station
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casino on a riverboat
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a brand new elementary school
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renovation/addition to large office building
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temporary sports practice facility
Pregunta 86
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What two specific types of refrigerants does the Montreal Protocol phase out the use of? pick 2
Pregunta 87
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Two primary sources of potable water:
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private/public well
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ocean
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captured rainwater
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lake or stream
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municipal water systems
Pregunta 88
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What are some useful strategies to achieve WE credit: outdoor water use reduction? pick 3
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use bioswales
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use drip irrigation
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remove turf grass
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implement mulching
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create a sediment basin
Pregunta 89
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Which approaches can be taken to achieve WE credit outdoor water use reduction? pick 3
Pregunta 90
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What are ways to reduce storm water runoff volume?
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create retention ponds
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impervious paving
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slowing water run off rates
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use high albedo roof covering
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use smaller building footprint
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install bioswales
Pregunta 91
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Local codes and regulations may affect which of the following strategies? pick 2
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purchasing green power
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minimizing parking capacity
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managing indoor air quality
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construction waste management
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use of rainwater for toilet flushing
Pregunta 92
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What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?