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?
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
Which LEED recognized strategy will require chain of custody documentation as proof of credit compliance?
certified wood
rapidly renewable resources
recycled materials
regional materials
materials reuse
What is the greatest benefit of an integrative design process as it relates to a LEED project?
educating the project owner
reducing project soft costs
meeting building codes
shortening the project schedule
capitalizing on credit synergies
How many years can an agricultural product grow or be raised to be considered as rapidly renewable by LEED?
10
15
20
5
Which of the following strategies does not qualify as providing "preferred parking"?
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
When are CFC based refrigerants allowed to be used in a LEED project?
if a CFC phase out is economically infeasible
if the refrigerant leakage rate is below 10% annually
in existing buildings
anytime
Which of the following is not a required design consideration for the recycling collection and storage area prerequisite?
protection from the elements
collection truck access
appropriate signage
convenient location
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?
rapidly renewable materials
recycled content
recycled content and regional materials
rapidly renewable materials and regional materials
Which of the following project is considered to be a "soft cost"?
the architect's fees
carpet
money paid to the brick mason for labor
the project's structural steel
landscaping costs
What is required as documentation for each and every prerequisite and credit in the LEED for BUilding Designa nd Construction Rating System?
a project drawings
a required signatory
a letter template
photos
a project narrative
What is the minimum amount of pervious area a paving system must have to be considered "open grid"?
40%
50%
30%
60%
20%
Solar reflectance is roughly synonymous with what term?
aquifer
glare
shielding
albedo
lumen
Which of the following is not considered to be a "basic service"?
Parking lot
church
bank
beauty salon
grocery store
One of the most cost effective ways to ensure optimal ongoing energy performance is to ______?
commission building systems
upgrade mechanical systems
maintain trees and landscaping features
install renewable energy systems
Which federal act has been adopted by many local jurisdictions and contains requirements for building accessibility?
EPAct
ANSI
ADA
Civil Rights Act
ASHRAE
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?
80%
70%
Which specific refrigerant has the highest global warming potential (GWP) of all the common refrigerants?
HCFC-123
CFC-502
CFC-11
HFC-404A
HFC-23
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?
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
Which strategy supports improved indoor air quality?
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
A new high rise residential building should use what LEED rating system for certification?
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Homes
LEED for Operations and Maintenance
LEED for Core and Shell
LEED for Interior Design and Construction
The regional priority credits for a project are based on what?
The project's city
the project's state
the project's county
the project's zip code
What costing model should be used to demonstrate the true cost of sustainability strategies?
simple payback
benefit analysis
return on investment
life cycle costing
What is the energy policy act used for in the LEED rating systems?
to set indoor air quality requirements
to establish baseline building plumbing fixture performance
to establish baseline building energy performance
to set product VOC limits
What is the first step in a successful waste management policy?
determine the embodied energy of the product
specify recyclable materials
recycle all possible construction materials
reduce the total quantity of waste
reuse existing materials
What is the first step a project team should consider when trying to save energy?
install sub metering equipment
use onsite renewable energy
reduce energy demand
adopt energy efficient measures
What happens if USBC finds out that a project does not meet the minimum program requirements (MPRs)?
the project's certification level is lowered by one level
the project must be resubmitted
certification can be revoked
a fine must be paid
The heat island effect may raise the temperature in an urban area by how many degrees above the temperature in nearby rural areas?
8
2
6
4
What percentage of the solid waste stream each year is attributable to construction and demolition of waste?
10%
What factor should a project team not consider when calculating life cycle costs?
maintenance costs
operating costs
initial costs
life span
none of the above
Which of the following transportation methods does not count as public transportation for LEED purposes?
subway system
campus shuttle or school bus system
bus
elevated rail system
taxi
Use of a dry urinal would decrease the fixture's water use form the Energy Policy Act baseline urinal water usage by how much?
1.6 GPF
2.5 GPF
0.5 GPF
1.0 GPF
LEED defined regional materials as originating within ____ miles of the project site?
500
700
100
250
Projects can identify which credits have regional priority by ____?
Checking the USGBC website
researching locally pertinent environmental issues
calculating the net environmental impact
submitting a CIR
Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has high global warming potential (GWP)?
HCFCs
HFCs
CFCs
natural refrigerants
Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider, conventional automobile use?
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
A building material that is made from recycled soda bottles contains _____?
pre-fabricated recycled content
post-industrial recycled content
pre-consumer content
post-consumer recycled content
Which LEED category has the most available LEED points?
water efficiency
indoor environmental air quality
location and transportation
energy and atmosphere
sustainable sites
materials and resources
Which strategy is not effective in reducing potable water use for irrigation?
mulching
rainwater harvesting
drip irrigation
spray irrigation
using native or adapted plants
What environmental problem is associated with CFC and HCFC use?
soil erosion
ozone depletion
the heat island effect
water pollution
air pollution
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?
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
Which of the following is not a strategy for reducing stormwater runoff volume?
installing a vegetated roof
minimizing the building footprint
increasing impervious paving
using bio retention
Which of the following types of vehicles does not qualify as an alternative fuel vehicle for the purposes of LEED?
Diesel powered
ethanol pwered
hydrogen powered
electric powered
hybrid (gas-electric)
How many of the 110 available points in most of the rating systems are considered bonus points?
Why should a project team aim to significantly exceed the established threshold of a LEED credit?
to save the world
to be an overachiever
as a precaution against a credit being audited
to earn exemplary performance
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?
energy simulation modeling
high performance mechanical systems
passive design concepts
efficiencies of scale
Which type of system or equipment would not be a consumer of process water?
dishwasher
cooling tower
domestic hot water heater
clothes washer
food steamer
What is one potential disadvantage of using comingled recycling as a part of a construction waste management plan?
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
The CRI green label plus certification program certifies what type of building material?
furniture
adhesives
wood products
paint
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of renewable energy under the LEED rating systems?
low impact hydro-electricity
wind turbines
nuclear pwoer
geothermal
photovoltaic panels
Which type of refrigerant in general is the most efficient?
Natural refrigerants
Which of the following is not required of an Innovation and design strategy?
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
Which of the following is not an approved strategy for minimizing the non-roof heat island effect?
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
Which rating system has a required recertification process?
Operations and Maintenance
Homes
Interior Design and Construction
Building Design and Construction
Neighborhood Development
If a project has 1 full time employee and 6 part time employees, what is the projects full time equivalent value (FTE)?
3
7
What is the best use for potable water?
Drinking
cooling towers
toilet flushing
irrigation
swimming pools
What type of plant material is most appropriate for use on a green roof?
annuals
cultivated plant species
native plants
trees and shrubs
Which type of water is not allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?
Well water
gray water
captured rain water
potable water
black water
What is an appropriate use of the LEED logo?
for a link to the website
by a project pursuing LEED certificaiton
on product packaging
to indicate an organization's USGBC membership
What is not a possible source of graywater?
Washing machine
Toilets
Bathroom sink
showers
drinking fountain
What is true of the CIR process?
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
Demand controlled ventilation is typically adjusted in response to___?
VOC concentrations
a time schedule
occupant requests to the building operator
carbon dioxide concentraions
What sustainability concept can xeriscaping contribute to?
reducing the heat island effect
indoor air quality
construction waste management
water efficient irrigation
Which material below is not considered a rapidly renewable resource?
bamboo
wood
cork
silk
straw
What is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project?
design development
construction documents
construction
schematic design
predesign
Which of the following regulations is likely to be contained in zoning regulations? (pick 3)
landscaping regulations
stormwater management regulations
regulations on energy usage
open space requirements
parking space requirements
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.
55%
45%
35%
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)
LEED for schools
LEED for new construction
LEED for operation and maintenance
LEED for commercial interiors
A fuel efficient vehicle must meet which requirement to qualify as low emission and fuel efficient vehicles?
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
Which of the following products would be considered to contain post consumer recycled content that wuold contribute to the LEED credit for recycled content?
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
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?
MERV 8
MERV 6
MERV 7
MERV 10
MERV 5
MERV 9
What 3 standards can be used to achieve EA credit 1 Optimize energy performance? (pick 3)
Advanced buildings benchmark
CBECS
ASHRAE 90.1-2010
ASHRAE 62.1-2010
ASHRAE advanced energy design guide
What may prevent pedestrian access to a community resource? (pick 3)
a parking lot
a public park
a freeway interchange
distance
a wall
Which of the following materials may not contribute to construction waste management strategies? (pick 2)
concrete
product packaging
scrap wood
asbestos floor tiles
land clearing debris
What does the construction activity pollution prevention plan aim to prevent? (pick 3)
carbon emissions
solid waste generation
erosion
airborne dust pollution
sedimentation
construction worker accidents
Which standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles?
California air resources
green seal standard
american council for an energy efficient economy green book
green e prodcut
the greenguard certification program
The cost of LEED certification for new construction is based on which of the following?
USGBC membership and project type
project size
project size and USGBC membership
USGBC membership
project size and project type
project type
What is the cost of submitting a CIR?
0
220
50
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)
in covered parking spaces
in wooded areas
adjacent to building air intakes
near building entrances
Which of the following groups would be considered transient occupants? (pick 2)
college students
retail customers
office workers
factory workers
elementary school students
What happens after the construction submittal?
the full application is ruled upon by USGBC
construction points are awarded
the design submittal
design and construction points are awarded
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)
captured rainwater
laundry water
recycled waste water
public water, non potable
kitchen sink water
What are the two primary benefits of using regional materials? (pick 2)
minimizing the impacts of transportation
reducing costs
assuring quality craftsmanship
supporting the local economy
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)
glass
plastics
cardboard
bulbs
ink cartridges
How can a project purchase green power? pick 2
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
Which of the following projects would definitely not meet minimum program requirements?
5,000 SF fire station
casino on a riverboat
a brand new elementary school
renovation/addition to large office building
temporary sports practice facility
What two specific types of refrigerants does the Montreal Protocol phase out the use of? pick 2
natural
Two primary sources of potable water:
private/public well
ocean
lake or stream
municipal water systems
What are some useful strategies to achieve WE credit: outdoor water use reduction? pick 3
use bioswales
use drip irrigation
remove turf grass
implement mulching
create a sediment basin
Which approaches can be taken to achieve WE credit outdoor water use reduction? pick 3
avoid mulch around flower beds
irrigate shrubs
micro misters
irrigate with captured rain water
use only mono species
What are ways to reduce storm water runoff volume?
create retention ponds
impervious paving
slowing water run off rates
use high albedo roof covering
use smaller building footprint
install bioswales
Local codes and regulations may affect which of the following strategies? pick 2
purchasing green power
minimizing parking capacity
managing indoor air quality
use of rainwater for toilet flushing
What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?
process water use
irrigation water use
potable water use
nonpotable water use
indoor plumbing water use
