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1) Which of the following building components contribute to the plug load?
  1. Computers
  2. Elevators
  3. HVAC
  4. Recessed Lighting
2) Which of the following is aided by the avoidance of building on sensitive land or previously undeveloped land?
  1. Brownfield remediation
  2. Rainwater management
  3. Reducing parking footprint
  4. Reducing vehicle miles
3) What options within LEED credits address different geographic and climactic regions while providing solutions to challenges faced by projects at a regional level?
  1. Alternative Compliance paths
  2. Innovation credits
  3. MPR
  4. Regional priority credits
4) What helps utilities optimize their sunny-side energy generation and delivery systems?
  1. building owners that purchase
  2. building sub metering
  3. customers that enroll in a demand response program
  4. day lighting automation systems
5) Which of the following does a facility operator need in order to optimize water?
  1. fixtures cutsheeets of waterless urinals
  2. submetering of water-using systems
  3. the operating times of the building
  4. the schedules of occupants
6) When would a project team member use the HERS Index?
  1. during the discovery phase of water-related systems
  2. when calculating the minimum indoor air quality of a warehouse
  3. when determining the minimum energy performance of a two-story residential project
  4. when measuring the amount of rainfall on site
7) Which of the following documents established the terms and conditions of the LEED certification Program to which the building owner is bound?
  1. LEED certification
  2. agents authority
  3. certification agreement
  4. owners requirements
8) Which of following is one of the most toxic and common sources of indoor air pollution in an existing building?
  1. CFCs
  2. VOCs
  3. mercury
  4. radon
9) How would access to quality transit be documented?
  1. By a map showing the project site, location, type of transportation resources, and driving distances to each location
  2. By a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, walking routes, and distances to those stops
  3. By an area plan or map showing the project site and location of transit stop location within a 1/2 mile (800-meter) radius of the project site
  4. By an real plan or map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, walking routes, and distance to local shops
10) Which of the following must occur before a project team pursues a LEED interpretation
  1. A committee must review the request
  2. The inquiry must first undergo the project CIR process
  3. The project must earn a LEED certification
  4. The project team must contact USGBC
11) Which of the following is an example of a source reduction?
  1. Diverting a large percentage of waste from the landfill
  2. Implementing an employee recycling plan
  3. Purchasing a product with a minimum amount of packaging
  4. Separating recyclables on site
12) Which of the following would NOT be an effective strategy for water efficiency landscaping?
  1. Increasing the amount of turf grass
  2. Using drip irrigation
  3. Using only native plant material
  4. Xeriscaping
13) How much time, on average, do Americans spend indoors?
  1. 10 %
  2. 35%
  3. 65%
  4. 90%
14) Biomass is an alternative fuel made from what material?
  1. Animal waste
  2. Natural gas
  3. Plant material
  4. Seaweed
15) Which of the following are NOT true regarding commingled recycling? (Choose 2)
  1. Commingling is cheaper than separating on site
  2. Provides immediate feedback of diversion rates
  3. Takes up less space on the job site
  4. Uses one bin for all recycled materials
16) Which rating system addresses the appropriate sizing of a project?
  1. LEED for Core & Shell
  2. LEED for Homes
  3. LEED for Neighborhood Development
  4. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
17) How does LEED use the EPAct of 1992?
  1. To determine baseline energy usage
  2. To set baseline water flow requirements of water fixtures
  3. To set guidelines on VOC use
  4. To set guidelines on site selection
18) A synthetic turf material, selected for a project, is made of 75% ground up automobile tiles. What type of recycled material would these automobile tires be considered?
  1. Commingled recycled content
  2. Postconsumer recycled content
  3. Preconsumer recycled content
  4. Rapidly renewable recycled content
19) What are the two primary sources of potable water? (Choose 2)
  1. A lake or stream
  2. Capture rainwater
  3. Municipal water systems
  4. The ocean
20) How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available?
  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
    The credentialing system is composed of 5 types of LEED APs at the second tier: BD+C, ID+C, Homes ND, and O+M
  4. 6
21) Which of the following project types is applicable to the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system?
  1. Data Centers
  2. Government facility
  3. Healthcare facilities
  4. Hospitality
22) Which of the following would NOT be included in a project's waste management plan?
  1. How much refrigerant will be reclaimed
  2. Where the construction waste will be taken when it leaves the site
  3. Whether the construction waste will be comingled or sorted on-site
  4. Who the construction waste haulers will be
23) Which of the following answered the question: "What should a LEED project enhance?" choose 2
  1. Community
  2. Energy and Atmosphere
  3. Human Health
  4. Sustainable Sites
24) What unit of measurement is used to determine toilet water usage?
  1. Gallons per flush (gpf)
    Toilets and urinals are measured in gallons per flush (gpf) Sinks and showers are measured in gallons per minute (gpm)
  2. Gallons per minute (gpm)
  3. Gallons per use (gpu)
  4. Pounds per square inch (psi)
25) Within what distance from a project site must a product be harvested or extracted and manufactured to qualify as a regional material?
  1. 100 miles
  2. 150 miles
  3. 250 miles
  4. 500 miles
26) What is an individual who is working for a LEED for Homes Provider and performs on-site inspections and testing for the LEED for Homes Rating System called?
  1. Green Rater
  2. Home Inspector
  3. Home Rater
  4. Project Manager
27) What benefit to the environment does the use of materials with recycled content offer?
  1. Lower product cost
  2. Lower transportation costs
  3. Materials can be commingled on-site
  4. Reduces the demand for virgin materials
28) Which reference guide would you look to for information about the LEED for Schools rating system for a new, ground-up construction project you are working on? choose 1
  1. LEED Reference Guide for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
  2. LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction
  3. LEED Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
  4. LEED Reference Guide for LEED For Neighborhood Development
29) Which of the following is an association factor that was established to measure and scale the credits against the impact categories? choose 2
  1. Duration
  2. Relative efficiency
  3. Water efficiency
  4. Water metering
30) To meet the minimum requirements, LEED v3 projects must reduce water use by what amount compared to the EPAct of 192 baseline?
  1. 0%
  2. 10%
  3. 15%
  4. 20%
31) Wastewater from a restroom sink is considered which type of water?
  1. Blackwater
  2. Graywater
  3. Potable Water
  4. Rain Water
32) Which of the following can enhance an understanding of community uses and concerns?
  1. An email from the architect to the town
  2. Small task groups
  3. Stakeholder meetings
  4. Team meetings
33) Which of the following are tools available to project teams to find synergies and increase efficiencies during integrative design processes? Choose 2
  1. BIM (building in modeling)
  2. Energy modeling
  3. RFIs
  4. RFPs
34) Where are halons commonly found?
  1. Fire-suppression systems
  2. Heating systems
  3. Refrigeration systems
  4. Storm water
35) Which of the following are NOT addressed by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992? (Choose 2)
  1. Landscape sprinkler heads
  2. Shower heads
  3. Toilets
  4. Urinals
36) Which of the following are most likely to be regulated by local zoing? (Choose 2)
  1. Project cost
  2. Recycling requirements
  3. The amount of open space required
  4. The type of building that can be built in a given area
37) Which of the following are true regarding passive cooling systems? (Choose 2)
  1. Extra cooling towers are required in a passive cooling system
  2. They are NOT considered environmentally friendly
  3. They are better suited for cooler climates
  4. They consume more energy than conventional cooling system
38) Which two factors are used to rate the environmental impact of refrigerants? (Choose 2)
  1. Global-warming potential (GWP)
  2. Landfill hazard analysis (LHA)
  3. Ozone depletion potential (ODP)
  4. Particulate count
39) 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?
  1. Place half the parking underground
  2. Plant small trees that will shade the parking lot within 10 years
  3. Use mature trees to shade 50% of the parking lot
  4. Use paving with an SRI of 35
40) Xeriscaping is a strategy that benefits what LEED category?
  1. Energy and Atmosphere
  2. Indoor Environmental Quality
  3. Materials and Resources
  4. Water Efficiency
    Xeriscaping is a landscpaing method that utilizes drought-resistant plants that require little or no irrigation.
41) Which of the following statements are true? Choose 2
  1. Integrative projects typically have less change orders during construction
  2. Integrative projects typically have less design challenges during the construction documents phase
  3. Integrative projects typically have more change orders during contraction
  4. Integrative projects typically have more design challenges during the construction documents phase
42) Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green building?
  1. All of the above
  2. Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
  3. Improve air and water quality
  4. Reduce solid waste
43) Which of the following is true about using halons in a fire suppression system?
  1. LEED only allows the use of halons in HVAC systems
  2. The project would be eligible for an exemplary performance point under EAc 4, Enhanced Refrigerant Management
  3. The project would not be eligible for LEED certification
  4. Using halons in a fire suppression system would not disquality a project from LEED certification, as long as it is installed in accordance with local fire codes
44) Which of the following are NOT required to be submitted when attempting an Innovation in Design credit?
  1. A cost breakdown of the proposed strategy
  2. The intent of the proposed innovation credit
  3. The proposed requirement for compliance
  4. The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
45) Which of the following describes a high performance green building?
  1. All of the above
  2. Creates a healthy indoor environment
  3. Uses spaces, materials, and resources efficiently
  4. minimizes construction waste
46) A project team comes across a unique situation while performing calculations for a specific credit. They believe their project meets the intent of the credit and would like to submit a Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR). Which of the following are important facts to remember about submitting a CIR? (Choose 3)
  1. A CIR may only be submitted AFTER the design review
  2. Limit CIR submission text to 600 words
  3. Request guidance on only one credit/prerequisite per CIR
  4. The option to submit a CIR expires upon the final award or denial of certification
47) Which of the following is required in order to prove that wood used on a project is FSC certified?
  1. chain of custody
  2. letter of custody
  3. proof of custody
  4. purchase order
48) Which categories are specific to the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system and not available in the other rating systems? Choose 2
  1. Green Infrastructure and Buildings
    LEED for Neighborhood development has different categories than the other rating systems, including: Smart location & linkage, Neighborhood pattern and design, and green infrastructure and buildings
  2. Innovation
  3. Smart Location and Linkage
    LEED for Neighborhood development has different categories than the other rating systems, including: Smart location & linkage, Neighborhood pattern and design, and green infrastructure and buildings
  4. Sustainable Sites
49) SCAQMD Rule 1113 applies to which of the following?
  1. Adhesives, sealants, and sealant primers
  2. Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints
  3. Carpet adhesives
  4. Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, and shellacs
50) A design team renovating an existing buiding is considering options to comply with the Fundamental Refrigerant Management Prerequisites. The buidling is connected to an existing chilled water system with CFC-based refrigerants. Which of the following are options to comply with this prerequisite? (Choose 3)
  1. Commit to not installing any additional CDC-based refrigerant systems
  2. Commit to phasing out CFC-based refrigerants within 5 years
  3. Convert the chilled water system to CFC-free refrigerants by project completion
  4. Verify through testing that existing equipment does not leak the CFC-based refrigeratns
51) Which of the following are NOT strategies to decrease the amount of storm water runoff? (Choose 2)
  1. Increase the size of the parking lot
  2. Install pervious paving
  3. Install vegetated roofs
  4. Maintain natural stormwater flows by promoting infiltration
52) Which of the following is NOT a strategy to reduce light pollution?
  1. Ensure exterior lights comply with the light zone requirements defined in IESNA RP-33
  2. Minimize the amount of interior lights (visible from the exterior) that operate at night
  3. Reduce the power input to interior lighting (visible from the exterior) at night
  4. Shine landscape lights straight up into the sky (not at an angle)
53) Which of the following sites would be considered a greenfield?
  1. A site that was graded 10 years ago and is now grassland
  2. An abondoned factory site
  3. An existing parking lot downtown
  4. Farmland
54) If a project plans on earning Silver Certification under the LEED for existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system, which point range would they aim for?
  1. 20-30
  2. 40-49
  3. 50-59
  4. 60-69
55) What project features are included in the "development footprint" (Choose 3)
  1. A natural pond
  2. A wooded area
  3. The building itself
  4. Undisturbed landscaping
56) What is true of the CIR process?
  1. A successful CIR can award LEED points
  2. All projects must use CIRs
  3. CIRs can be submitted by anyone with a USGBC account
  4. CIRs costs $220 east
57) How can projects earn bonus points in the LEED Rating Systems? (Choose 3)
  1. Achieving exemplary performance
  2. Achieving innovative performance
  3. Earning the credits deemed as Regional Priority credits by USGBC
  4. Satisfying all LEED prerequisites
58) Which Rating Systems will award a project one or more points for already being LEED Certified in another rating system? (Choose 3)
  1. LEED for Commercial Interios
  2. LEED for Homes
  3. LEED for Operations and Maintenance
  4. LEED for Schools
59) The project team is looking to conduct a life-cycle analysis as a method of evaluating alternative flooring products. Which of the following should they take into consideration as inputs to that analysis? Choose 2
  1. First costs, excluding the cost of installation
  2. First costs, including the cost of installation
  3. Maintenance and replacement costs, but not life expectancy
  4. Maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
60) Which of the following steps take place in the pre-design phase of the Environmentally Responsive Design Process? (Choose 4)
  1. B.Commissioning of systems
  2. C.Develop a green vision
  3. D.Develop project schedule
  4. Site Selection
61) Which of the following fields can best help provide an innovative approach to solving problems by following natures patterns? choose 2
  1. Architecture
  2. Biomimicry
    Biomimicry is the science of using nature to solve human problems by imitating life. Permaculture encompasses the concepts of ecological design and construction practices to embrace nature and not work against it.
  3. Farming
  4. Permaculture
    Biomimicry is the science of using nature to solve human problems by imitating life. Permaculture encompasses the concepts of ecological design and construction practices to embrace nature and not work against it.
62) Which Rating System offers an Innovation and Design credit for holding a LEED charrette?
  1. LEED for Building Design and Construction
  2. LEED for Homes
  3. LEED for Interior Design and Construction
  4. LEED for Operations and Maintenance
63) Which LEED category has the least available points?
  1. Energy and Atmosphere
  2. Materials and Resources
  3. Sustainable Sites
  4. Water Efficiency
64) Which standard that has beed adopted by many of the LEED rating systems governs building energy use and performance?
  1. ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999
  2. ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
  3. ASHRAE Standrad 90.1-2007
  4. Green Seal Standard 36
65) The Regional Priority credits for a project are based on what?
  1. The project's city
  2. The project's country
  3. The project's state
  4. The project's zip code
66) What is the greatest benefit of an integrated design process as it relates to a LEED project?
  1. Capitalizing on credit synergies
  2. Meeting building codes
  3. Reducing project soft costs
  4. Shortening the project schedule
67) Which of the following are considered to be natural refrigerants? (Choose 3)
  1. Ammonia
  2. Carbon Dioxide
  3. Freon
  4. Water
68) Which of the following can be used to calculate the baseline energy consumption for LEED purposes?
  1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004
  2. American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy (ACEEE)
  3. Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)
  4. Energy Policy Act of 1992
69) What does the New Building Institute's Advanced Building Core Performance Guide Address?
  1. A buiding's structural performance
  2. Energy optimization
  3. Solar panel performance
  4. Water infiltration
70) What does LEED stand for?
  1. Leadership in Efficient and Effective Design
  2. Leadership in Energy Efficient Design
  3. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
  4. Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design
71) Which type of water is not allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?
  1. Blackwater
  2. Graywater
  3. Potable water
  4. Well water
72) Which of the following statements are true in regard to credit weightings? Choose 3
  1. All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100 point scale
  2. Seven impact categories were defined with a climate change most heavily weighted
  3. Three association factors were used as a means to measure and scale each credit
  4. USGBC consulted with NIST and the U.S. EPA's TRACI tool to determine the credit weightings.
73) Which of the following is NOT an approved strategy for minimixing non-roof heat island effect?
  1. Placing parking underground
  2. Shading hardscape with photovoltaic panels
  3. Using asphalt for parking areas
  4. Using open grid paving
74) Which of the following are not true concerning establishing goals for a project? Choose 2
  1. Goals can be qualitative but not quantitative
  2. Goals can be quantitative but not quantilative
  3. Goals should include metrics and targets
  4. Goals should reflect reasonable spatial scale and time horizons
75) A school has 100 full-time employees (8 hours per day), 10 part-time employees (4 hours per day), and 1000 students. Determine the number of peak building users.
  1. 100
  2. 105
    Calculate peak building users by adding total FTE and transient occupants 100 employees @ 8 hours/day = 100 FTE 10 employee @ 4 hours/day = 5 FTE 1000 transient occupants (students) = 1000 (building users) 100 + 5 + 1000 = 1105 peak building users
  3. 1100
  4. 1105
    Calculate peak building users by adding total FTE and transient occupants 100 employees @ 8 hours/day = 100 FTE 10 employee @ 4 hours/day = 5 FTE 1000 transient occupants (students) = 1000 (building users) 100 + 5 + 1000 = 1105 peak building users
76) For LEED purposes, what organization sets the standard for certified wood?
  1. ASHRAE
  2. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
    The Forest Stewardship Counsil certifies wood that is harvested from environmentally sustainable forests.
  3. Lumberjack's Associate of America (LAA)
  4. U.S. Wood Institute (USWI)
77) For LEED documentation purposes, The Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus program applies to which of the following?
  1. Carpet adhesive
  2. Carpet substrates
  3. Interior Carpet
  4. Temporary rugs
78) A developer in Phoenix is seeking LEED Gold for a new lab facility to be built in the spring. They plan on occupying 32% of the facility. Which rating system should they register for?
  1. LEED for Commercial Interiors
  2. LEED for Core & Shell
  3. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
  4. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
79) What is the greatest concern with burning fossil fuels to create energy?
  1. They are very inefficient at creating energy
  2. They create hazardous waste in the landfills
  3. They pollute nearby rivers and streams
  4. They release carbon dioxide
    Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide when burned. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
80) Which two standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles? (Choose 2)
  1. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Green Book
  2. California Air Resources Board ZEV
  3. Green Seal Standard
  4. The Greenguard Certification Program
81) Which of the following are required for project to be LEED certified? (Choose 2)
  1. All paints, coatings, and primers conform with GS-11
  2. Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan for all construction activities
  3. Prohibit smoking inside the building
  4. Recycle bins
82) At minimum, a construction waste management plan should contain what? (Choose 2)
  1. Amount of soil to be exported or imported
  2. Ceritifed wood materials to be used
  3. Materials to be diverted
  4. Whether materials will be sorted on-site or comingled
83) What is the primary environmental concern with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?
  1. Contamination of landfills
  2. Greenhouse gas emissions
  3. Indoor CO2 levels
  4. Storm water contamination
84) Credit interpretation rulings (CIRs) provide which of the following? Choose 2
  1. Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite
  2. Definitive assurance that a particular method or strategy permitted on a previous project will be applicable to other projects in the future
  3. Determination of whether a particular strategy can be used to satisfy two different credits at once
  4. Responses to written requests to interpretation of credit requirements
85) Which of the following is the best type of site to develop on?
  1. Flood plain
  2. Greenfield
  3. Previously developed site
  4. Prime farmland
86) Which of the following materials are considered rapidly renewable materials by LEED? (Choose 4)
  1. bamboo flooring
  2. cotton batt insulation
  3. linoleum flooring
  4. steel framing
87) Which of the following should be considered prior to submitting a Credit Interpretation Request? (Choose 3)
  1. Assume the CIR will be approved and submit it as part of the design review
  2. Credit language can't be changed through a CIR
  3. Minimum acheivement thresholds can't be changed through a CIR
  4. Review previously submitted CIRs to see if the same inquiry has been answered
88) What is the minimum requirement a building must satisfy to obtain LEED Certification of a new building?
  1. Satify all prerequisites and earn 50 LEED credit points
  2. Satisfy all prerequisites
  3. Satisfy all prerequisites and earn 30 LEED credit points
  4. Satisfy all prerequisites and earn 40 LEED credit points
89) Which of the following are examples of source control? (Choose 2)?
  1. Commingling construction waste materials
  2. Modular construction
  3. Ordering materials cut to size
  4. Selecting products manufactured with recycled content
90) A 90,000 square foot building has 3 levels. Each level is the same size. What is the building footprint?
  1. 10,000 sf
  2. 15,000 sf
  3. 30,000 sf
    90,000 (sf)/3 (levels) = 30,000 sf per level The building footprint is the size of the building at ground level
  4. 45,000 sf
91) Which of the following statements are true? Choose 2
  1. The built environment provides structure for human activity
  2. The built environment refers to animal-made shelters
  3. The built environment refers to any element in nature
  4. The built environment refers to any man-made environment
92) The Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Certification program certifies what type of building material?
  1. Carpet
  2. Furniture
  3. Paint
  4. Wood products
93) Which of the following is correct?
  1. U.S. GBC
  2. U.S. Green Building Council
  3. U.S.G.B.C.
  4. US GBC
94) Life-cycle assessments (LCAs) are a beneficial tool to determine which of the following? choose 1
  1. Economics of building systems during the life of the building
  2. Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
    It is important to remember that LCAs not only look at the present impacts and benefits during each phase of the process but future and potential impacts as well
  3. Environmental impacts of materials during construction
  4. Social impacts of policies during fiscal year
95) Which federal act has been adopted by many local jurisdictions and contains requirements for building accessibility?
  1. ADA
  2. ANSI
  3. Civil Rights Act
  4. EPAct
96) Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has high global warming potential (GWP)?
  1. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  2. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
  3. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
  4. Natural Refrigerants
97) What is required as documentation for each and every prerequisite and cedit in the LEED for Building Design and Construction Rating System?
  1. A letter template
    Some credits and prerequisites may also require additional supporting documentation, but all LEED credits and prerequisites require a LEED letter template
  2. Photos
  3. Project drawings
  4. Project narrative
98) Energy consumption is calculated in terms of what as it relates to establishing a baseline building performace rating for Energy and Atmosphere credits?
  1. Amperage
  2. Cost
  3. Kilowatts
  4. Voltage
99) Which of the following statements are true in reference to certification bodies? choose 2
  1. Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021
    Certification bodies are managed by GBCI and are assigned to a project team after registration, to assist with the process for a project seeking LEED certification, including the review of and response to CIRs, GBCI is responsible for the appeals process
  2. Certification bodies are assigned a project once a project is registered
  3. Certification bodies are managed by USGBC
  4. Certification bodies are responsible for the responding to appeals
100) Who is responsible for the appeals process?
  1. Certification bodies
  2. GBCI
    GBCI (Green Building Certification Inc.) is responsible for the appeals processes well as managing the certification bodies. It is best to remember USGBC as an education provider for the LEED rating systems they create, and GBCI as being responsible for professional accreditation ad project certification processes.
  3. None of the above
  4. USGBC
101) How many points would a project team receive for having 10 LEED APs on a LEED Project?
  1. 1
  2. 10
  3. 20
  4. 5
102) What is the minimum amount of pervious area a paving system must have to be considered "open-grid"?
  1. 20%
  2. 30%
  3. 40%
  4. 50%
103) Which exterior lighting zone has the most stringent requirements for light pollution?
  1. LZ-1 Dark
    The LZ-1 Dark zone has the most stringestn requirement to comply with the MCSSc8, Light Pollution Reduction credit. The reason is to minimize additional imapct on the site. Rural sites should have less light pollution.
  2. LZ-2 Low
  3. LZ-3 Medium
  4. LZ-4 High
104) Selecting a roofing material with a high SRI can have a positive effect on which LEED Categories? (Choose 2)
  1. Energy and Atmosphere
  2. Indoor Environmental Quality
  3. Materials and Resources
  4. Water Efficiency
105) What is the Energy Policy Act used for in the LEED Rating System?
  1. To establish baseline building energy performance
  2. To establish baseline building plumbing fixture performance
  3. To set indoor air quality requirements
  4. To set product VOC limits
106) Which of the following scenarios will NOT contribute towards reducing heat island effect?
  1. A green roof
  2. An open grid pavement system
  3. Removing 100% of underground parking
  4. Shade produced from architectural devices or structures that have a solar reflectance index (SRI) of at least 29
107) Which of the following is not a strategy for reducing stormwater runoff volume?
  1. Increasing impervious paving
  2. Installing a vegetated roof
  3. Minimizing building foorprint
  4. Using bio-retention
108) Which of the following strategies is not advised and will not help meet sustainability goals?
  1. Find the right team and process
  2. Set lofty goals
    Goals should be clear and measurable
  3. Start the process early
  4. Understand the system across space and time
109) What are some potential advantages of selecting a brownfield as a building site? (Choose 3)
  1. Brownfield sites allow for a faster construction schedule
  2. Substantially lower property cost
  3. Testing for contaminates is not necessary on a brownfield site
  4. The project would earn one LEED point for choosing a brownfield
110) What type of project is best suited for the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
  1. A ground-up, new construction of school
  2. A renovation project focusing on walls, HVAC, and finishes within a 40,000 SF new addition
  3. A tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
    LEED for Commercial Interiors is best suited for tenant spaces within office, retail, and institutional project types, specifically tenant spaces that do not occupy an entire building. LEED for commercial Interiors goes hand-in-hand with the LEED for Core & Shell rating system
  4. An existing hotel renovating their HVAC system
111) Which LEED Rating System specifically requires durability planning and durability management processes?
  1. LEED for Commercial Interiors
  2. LEED for Core & Shell
  3. LEED for Homes
  4. LEED for New Construction
112) Which of the following statements are true regarding the version of LEED a project must follow in order to become certified? (Choose 2)
  1. The project team can choose to register under any previously released version of LEED
  2. The version of LEED that is current at the time of project completion.
  3. The version of LEED that is current at the time of project registration
  4. The version of LEED that is current when construction begins
113) A law firm occupying a 50-year old office building is replacing the mechanical systems to improve energy performance and implementing green procurement and operations policies. Which LEED rating system best applies to this project?
  1. LEED for Commercial Interiors
  2. LEED for Core & Shell
  3. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (O+M)
    This is the best rating system for this project as it involves only HVAC replacement and no other renovations.
  4. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
114) What causes heat island effect?
  1. Greenhouse gases
  2. Heat absorbed from the sun
  3. Heat produced by building mechanical systems
  4. Heat produced from vehicle engines
115) What is the minimum number of LEED points required for a New Construction platinum project?
  1. 50
  2. 58
  3. 80
  4. 85
116) Which of the following are NOT true regarding SRI? (Choose 2)
  1. A material with a high SRI helps reduce heat island effect
  2. SRI is a measure of contaminants in the air
  3. SRI is an important factor when selecting carpet
  4. SRI is the measure of a material's ability to reject solar heat
117) Which of the following are NOT considered on-site renewable energy sources for the purpose of LEED? (Choose 2)
  1. Bio-fuel
  2. Hydroelectric
  3. Photovoltaic (PV)
  4. Wind
118) Which of the following will qualify a vehicle as a low-emission and fuel-efficient vehicle? (Choose 2)
  1. Classifed as a Zero Emission Vehicle by the California Air Resources Board
  2. Green Label score of 40
  3. Green Seal score of 30
  4. Green Seal score of 40
119) What unit of measurement is used to determine shower head water usage?
  1. Gallons per flush (gpf)
  2. Gallons per hour (gph)
  3. Gallons per minute (gpm)
  4. Gallons per use (gpu)
120) Which of the following is an unacceptable way to refer to a registered project seeking LEED certification?
  1. "As a first step toward LEED Green Building certification, [organization] has registered this project with USGBC to achieve LEED certification"
  2. "This project is registered under LEED NC rating system"
  3. "Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED certified"
  4. "Registered with the certification goal of Silver"
121) Which LEED categories could potentially be affected by altering a building's orientation? (Choose 2)
  1. Energy and Atmosphere
  2. Indoor Environmental Quality
  3. Innovation in Design
  4. Water Efficiency
122) For LEED calculations, water found in a cool tower would be considered what type of water?
  1. Cooling water
  2. Industrial water
  3. Mechanical water
  4. Process water
123) Which of the following are true statements concerning charrettes? Choose 2
  1. A strong facilitator needs to be flexible and have good listening skills
    Charrettes are an important part of the interactive process to ensure an integrative approach for green building projects. An agenda and stipulated goals are needed in order to produce specific deliverables. The facilitator has an extremely important role as his or her approach can dictate a charrette's success.
  2. An agenda and clear goals of the charrette are needed
    Charrettes are an important part of the interactive process to ensure an integrative approach for green building projects. An agenda and stipulated goals are needed in order to produce specific deliverables. The facilitator has an extremely important role as his or her approach can dictate a charrette's success.
  3. The charrette should only include the stakeholders and the architect
  4. The facilitator should be biased
124) Which of the follow is NOT a LEED Certification designation?
  1. Bronze
  2. Certified
  3. Gold
  4. Silver
125) Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing the heat island effect?
  1. Installing a roof with a low SRI value
  2. Installing open-grid paving
  3. Placing parking underground
  4. Planting tress that will shade hardscape areas
126) Which standard sets VOC limits for commercial interior paints?
  1. FCS
  2. GC-03
  3. GS-11
  4. GS-36
127) What is the term used for the amount of energy used during the entire life cycle of a product?
  1. Embodied energy
  2. Life-cycle analysis
  3. Life-cycle costing
  4. TRUE energy
128) Which LEED recognized strategy will require Chain-of-custody documentation as proof of credit compliance?
  1. Certified Wood
  2. Rapidly Renewable Materials
  3. Recycled Materials
  4. Regional Materials
129) Which of the following is a waste source reduction strategy?
  1. Limiting the amount of packaging materials on a product
  2. Selecting materials with a high recycled content
  3. Selecting regional materials
  4. Separating recyclables on site
130) If a university wishes to build a new administration building on their campus, they could look to LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations or LEED for Schools rating systems and determine which one is more applicable. choose 1
  1. False, administration buildings cannot be certified under LEED for New Construction
  2. False, the university would need to look at the LEED for Universities rating system
  3. True, the project team will need to determine which rating system is best suited to the project
  4. true, but only if the mechanical systems are on one loop
131) The use of a drip irrigation system would benefit what LEED category?
  1. Energy and Atmosphere
  2. Materials and Resources
  3. Sustainable Site
  4. Water Efficiency
132) What standard must recycled material satisfy to quality as "recycled content" for LEED purposes?
  1. CBES
  2. EPA
  3. ISO 14021
  4. Montreal Protocol
133) Incorporating green building strategies, such as high- efficiency mechanical systems, onsite photovoltaic systems, and an indoor water wall to help with indoor air quality and air conditioning, plays a role in what type of cost implications? choose 2
  1. Increased Life-cycle costs
  2. Increased first costs
  3. Increased soft costs
  4. Reduced construction costs
134) What are some benefits of green building design? (Choose 3)
  1. Decreased development density
  2. Decreased number of greenfields
  3. Improved community relations
  4. Reduced energy costs
135) Which LEED Rating System has an Integrated Design Process credit?
  1. LEED for Core & Shell
  2. LEED for Homes
  3. LEED for New Construction
  4. LEED for Schools
136) If a project satisfies the requirements for exemplary performance for a given credit, under what LEED credit will the additional point be awarded?
  1. Exemplary performance points are not awarded under any specific category, it will be added to the end of the LEED scorecard
  2. The exemplary performance point will be awarded as a Regional Priority point
  3. The exemplary performance point will be awarded as an Innovation in Design point.
  4. The exemplary performance point will be awarded under the credit in which exemplary performance is achieved
137) What gas does the Surgeon General and EPA recommend that every home in the United States be tested for?
  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Carbon monoxide
  3. Ozone
  4. Radon
138) What percentage of the total solid waste stream in the United States is generated by construction and demolition waste?
  1. 20%
  2. 25%
  3. 30%
  4. 40%
139) Using more efficient refrigerants in a building's cooling system would have a positive synergy with what other green strategy?
  1. Energy consumptio
  2. Heat island effect
  3. Increased ventilation
  4. Indoor air quality
140) Which LEED Rating System utilizes a Green Rater?
  1. LEED for Commercial Interiors
  2. LEED for Homes
  3. LEED for New Construction
  4. LEED for Schools
141) how long is the exam registration period valid?
  1. One month
  2. One week
  3. One year
    You will have 1 year after you register and paid for the exam to schedule and sit for the LEED Green Associate exam
  4. Three months
142) Which of the following plumbing fixtures measure water used in gallons per minute(GPM)? (Choose 3)
  1. Bathroom Sink
  2. Kitchen Sink
  3. Shower Head
  4. Urinal
143) Which member of the project team would most likely be responsible for tracking materials cost the Materials Reuse credit?
  1. Architect
  2. General Contractor
  3. Interior Design
  4. Owner

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