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Leed GA Practice Exam #7

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1) What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project? (Choose 2)
  1. Develop a project schedule
  2. Develop, test, and select green systems
  3. Review laws and standards
  4. Review material's test data
 2) A floor covering that can be recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life would be what type of product?
  1. Cradle to cradle
  2. Cradle to grave
  3. Passive
  4. Renewable
 3) Which of the following can happen as a result of increased rainwater runoff?
  1. Decreased energy performance
  2. Eutrophication
  3. Increased heat islands
  4. Increased potable water use
 4) What would be the direct result of specifying more costly, high-performance windows during the Construction phase?
  1. Decreased overall project costs
  2. Increased building costs
  3. Inexpensive downsizing of the HVAC system
  4. Less energy consumed by the building
 5) A business owner wants to have an open office plan in a tenant space. To increase daylighting and optimize views, which of the following should the plan include?(Choose 2)
  1. Single-pane glazing
  2. Solid doors
  3. Task lighting
  4. Vision panels
 6) What is NOT true about a closed system in the built environment?
  1. All aspects of a closed ecosystem are highly integrated to ensure maximum efficiency
  2. Materials in a closed system are used for other purposes at the end of their useful life
  3. There is no waste
  4. Used resources are released outside the system
 7) Which of the following actions can a project team take to help manage runoff on-site in a dense urban area?(Choose 2)
  1. Design all parking under the building
  2. Harvest rainwater
  3. Increase the size of the drainage pipes
  4. Install a green roof
 8) What are some of the economic benefits of green building?(Choose 2)
  1. Increasing the tax base to the community
  2. Reduced disturbance of greenfield sites
  3. Reduced liabilities due to poor indoor air quality causing health issues
  4. Reduced utility costs
 9) Which refrigerants are considered environmentally benign?(Choose 2)
  1. Halons
  2. HydroFluoroCarbons
  3. Hydrocarbons
  4. Propane
 10) A project team will provide outdoor space to encourage occupant health and activity. Which of the following are examples of quality open space?(Choose 2)
  1. A jogging trail
  2. An artificial turf for an outdoor soccer field
  3. Garden space dedicated to community gardens
  4. Small strips of turf in parking lots
 11) What LEED rating system helps create better, more sustainable, well-connected neighborhoods?
  1. LEED BD+C: Schools
  2. LEED Homes
  3. LEED ND
  4. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
 12) Which of the following is one of the tasks that integrative project team members complete together?
  1. Applying for financing
  2. Energy modeling
  3. Identifying opportunities for synergy
  4. Select a target certification level
 13) Which of the following is an alternative compliance path to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)?
  1. ASHRAE 189.1
  2. ASHRAE 90.1
  3. BREEAM
  4. LEED
 14) Which of the following is NOT an example of on-site generated renewable energy?
  1. Biofuel-based electrical system
  2. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
  3. Solar
  4. Wind
 15) What helps a project take advantage of the environmental assets of the area they live in?
  1. Local building code
  2. Minimum Program Requirements
  3. Prerequisites
  4. Regional Priority credits
 16) Designers and builders can construct green buildings that use significantly less municipal water than conventional construction by performing which of the following actions?(Choose 3)
  1. Decreasing the number of fixtures in a project
  2. Incorporating native landscapes that eliminate the need for irrigation
  3. Installing water-efficient fixtures
  4. Reducing the site's runoff volume
 17) What is the most likely reason that a LEED project incurred higher development costs compared to conventional development?
  1. Green building goals were not set in the pre-design phase
  2. Material costs rose
  3. New, green building technologies were used
  4. Team members worked together instead of separately
 18) A building owner of a new extended-stay hotel is concerned about the higher initial costs for ENERGY STAR appliances. Which of the following could help with the decision-making process?
  1. A life cycle costing of the trade-offs between the capital and operating costs
  2. Reviewing the building's energy use for ways to improve efficiency
  3. Showing the GHG emissions that would be reduced
  4. Using computer modeling to prioritize the owner's project requirements
 19) What accounting methodology is used to evaluate the economic performance of a product or system over its useful life?
  1. Cradle-to-cradle
  2. Life cycle assessmen
  3. Life cycle costing
  4. Triple bottom line accounting
 20) The point values of a credit are based on the credit's ability to:(Choose 2)
  1. Contribute to a higher certification level
  2. Decrease building costs
  3. Mitigate the environmental harms of a building
  4. Promote beneficial effects
 21) How would the distance from a building's entrance to the nearest bus stop be measured?
  1. By calculating the street and/or bicycle network distance
  2. By calculating the walking distance along infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for pedestrians
  3. By determining the straight-line radius from point to point.
  4. By determining the street network distance, excluding private drives
 22) At which point during the project schedule would a flush-out occur?
  1. After HVAC ducts have been sealed and protected
  2. After the building envelope is weather-tight
  3. Prior to occupants moving in
  4. Prior to the building water being turned on
 23) Green Seal and Environmental Choice are third party standards for what products?
  1. Cleaning products
  2. Electronic equipment
  3. Flooring
  4. Furniture
 24) What is a brownfield?
  1. A site that has been graded
  2. An infill site
  3. Gaps between existing infrastructure
  4. Previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution
 25) A material that has met which of the following standards would contribute to material ingredient optimization?(Choose 2)
  1. Cradle-to-Cradle Certified
  2. Global Reporting Initiative
  3. GreenScreen
  4. Health Product Declaration
 26) What standard can assist project teams with engaging in a comprehensive integrative process?
  1. ENERGY STAR
  2. I-Codes
  3. ICC
  4. Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities
 27) Commissioning of a building is intended to verify the building and its systems meet which of the following:
  1. HVAC specifications
  2. Local building code
  3. Occupant preferences
  4. The owner's project requirements
 28) Which of the following materials can be certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)?(Choose 3)
  1. Bamboo floors
  2. Hardwood cabinets
  3. Leather furniture
  4. Softwood molding
 29) A school building consumes electricity from the grid at night while contributing energy back to the grid during the day from on-site solar panels, resulting in the school having no electricity costs. This is an example of:
  1. Carbon neutrality
  2. Net-zero energy
  3. Water balance
  4. Zero waste
 30) Where should a project team go for updates and errata for the LEED BD+C: New Construction rating system?
  1. GBCI.org
  2. LEED online
  3. LEED reference guides
  4. usgbc.org
 31) What does the use of light-colored, pervious paving help with?(Choose 2)
  1. Habitat conservation
  2. Heat island reduction
  3. Open space
  4. Rainwater management
 32) Which percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?
  1. 10%
  2. 3%
  3. 5%
  4. 7%
 33) If a project owner locates a building close to a bicycle network, which of the following project elements could decrease?
  1. Parking
  2. Rainwater runoff
  3. Surrounding density
  4. The number of diverse uses
 34) Which factors affect an occupant's thermal comfort?
  1. Acoustics, ergonomics, and views
  2. Daylighting, air monitoring, and cleanliness
  3. Temperature, humidity, and air movement
  4. VOC levels, glare, and acoustics
 35) Which of the following is aided by locating a project within a dense area?
  1. Increased diversity
  2. Preserving historic districts
  3. Promoting vehicles with alternative fuels
  4. Promoting walkability
 36) A new building tenant is leasing 2-stories in an existing 10-story building. What rating system would be appropriate for the project?
  1. LEED Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell
  2. LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction
  3. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors
  4. LEED Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings
 37) An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional project is:
  1. Added utility costs
  2. Consultant fees for green building experts
  3. Increased prices for selecting a sustainable site
  4. Permit fees for plumbing
 38) What is a strategy for construction activity pollution prevention that would prevent waterway sedimentation?
  1. Increasing soil compaction
  2. Protecting on-site materials
  3. Providing natural buffers around the property
  4. Reducing fertilization
 39) Which of the following actions should a project team take to make sure a building remains efficient during its operation?
  1. Ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and that they support the owner's project requirements
  2. Run computer simulations to prioritize energy-efficiency opportunities
  3. Turn on all systems to their maximum output to confirm the building can handle the load
  4. Verify that no issues occur during a demand-response event
 40) What project areas would you find CFCs used in?(Choose 2)
  1. Centrifugal chillers
  2. Hot water heating
  3. Radiant flooring
  4. Refrigeration
 41) Regularly occupied spaces would include which of the following:
  1. Break room
  2. Corridor
  3. Dorm room
  4. Restroom
 42) What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?(Choose 2)
  1. Increased durability of the overall project
  2. Increasing rainwater infiltration
  3. More habitat for vegetation and wildlife
  4. Reducing potable water use
 43) What is true if a building code official finds an issue between a proposed energy efficiency strategy and the city's building electrical code?
  1. A LEED reviewer must approve the existing strategy
  2. The electrical contractor can proceed with the design
  3. The project administrator should re-run the energy model
  4. The project team must alter the design
 44) Which of the following are sources of graywater?(Choose 2)
  1. Municipal potable water supply systems
  2. Showers
  3. Toilets
  4. Washing machines
 45) Which of the following occupants would be classified as an FTE?
  1. A full-time cafeteria worker
  2. A full-time telecommuter
  3. A museum visitor
  4. A part-time salesman
 46) What statement is true regarding ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFCs) and HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFCs)?
  1. CFCs are being phased-out under the Montreal Protocol while HCFCs are banned under the Montreal Protocol
  2. CFCs have a greater global warming potential (GWP) than HCFCs
  3. LEED encourages replacing CFC or halon-based fire suppression systems with HCFCs
  4. The ozone depletion potential (ODP) of HCFCs and CFCs is about the same
 47) When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the project team decide which rating system to use?
  1. Check with local code what rating system to use
  2. Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits
  3. Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
  4. Use the 40/60 rule
 48) What is NOT a principle that should be followed for a successful green building project?
  1. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs
  2. Committing to green building early in the process
  3. Looking at long term savings
  4. Multidisciplinary approach
 49) Which of the following identifies the biggest difference in the integrative process compared to a conventional building process?
  1. The integrative process has a completion date.
  2. The integrative process includes a schematic design phase.
  3. The integrative process involves all project team members.
  4. The integrative process is iterative.
 50) What low / no cost structural incentive can a municipality make to a developer to encourage green building?
  1. Allowing increases in the floor area ratio
  2. Fee waivers
  3. Green building grants
  4. Tax credits
 51) At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED certification?(Choose 2)
  1. Gather documentation for 40 of the points available
  2. Gather documentation for the prerequisites
  3. Hire a LEED AP
  4. Record all vendors used on the project
 52) A large home builder is developing a new neighborhood with 200 homes. What strategies would help the builder save on material costs and conserve materials?(Choose 3)
  1. Choose products made in factories that support worker health
  2. Reducing hallways
  3. Select products that ship with less packaging
  4. Structural insulated panels
 53) The developer of a school project in a sunny region suggests using light shelves to bring daylight into some of the classrooms. Which of the following issues would arise as a result of this strategy?
  1. Decreased acoustic performance
  2. Glare reduction
  3. Interference with outside views
  4. Reduction of low-emitting materials
 54) Why should a building have a green cleaning policy?
  1. To decrease the time it takes to clean a building
  2. To provide the janitorial staff with an opportunity to be part of the integrative design
  3. To reduce the costs of cleaning a building
  4. To reduce the environmental effects of cleaning products
 55) A construction waste management plan should address what items?
  1. A community recycling program and source reduction
  2. A target diversion rate and what materials should be diverted from the waste stream
  3. The disposal of hazardous materials and corporate sustainability reporting
  4. Where onsite waste can be incinerated and where certified wood can be procured
 56) Protecting human health globally and across the entire built environment life cycle is part of what impact category?
  1. Create a Strong Sense of Place
  2. Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-Being
  3. Promote Innovation and Integration of Green Building Products and Services
  4. Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystem Services
 57) What is the maximum number of project administrators that can be assigned to a LEED project?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. Unlimited
 58) Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category?
  1. Awareness and education
  2. Core and Shell
  3. Innovation
  4. Sustainable Sites
 59) What is USGBC's vision?
  1. Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation
  2. Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes, and communities throughout the United States
  3. See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future
  4. Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated
 60) For which of the following reasons is it important to conduct occupant surveys?
  1. Surveys are a Minimum Program Requirement.
  2. Surveys are required for ongoing commissioning.
  3. Surveys identify areas that need improvement.
  4. Surveys reduce the ongoing waste stream.
 61) For which of the following are the ICC International Codes used?
  1. Defining minimum indoor air quality standards
  2. Establishing energy-efficiency guidelines for public buildings
  3. Guiding code officials about hazardous chemicals contained in building materials
  4. Providing minimum safeguards for people at home, at school, and in the workplace
 62) Which of the following exemplify strategies of reducing harm to the environment over a building's entire life?(Choose 3)
  1. Conducting a life-cycle assessment to help reduce a building's environmental footprint
  2. Restoring a historic building
  3. Tearing down a building and putting up a more energy-efficient one in its place
  4. Using salvaged flooring in a new building
 63) Which design strategy allows occupants to actively participate in energy savings?
  1. Daylighting
  2. Smoking away from the building
  3. Task lighting
  4. Views to the outdoors
 64) What minimum contract length is required for an owner to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) for LEED credit?
  1. 1 year
  2. 10 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 5 years
 65) What must be considered in the project budget for a green building project that would not be part of a conventional project?
  1. Added building equipment to make the building more energy efficient
  2. Additional time in the schedule for construction
  3. Contingencies for research of unconventional techniques or materials
  4. Selecting only ENERGY STAR appliances
 66) What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?
  1. ENERGY STAR
  2. Green-e
  3. LEED
  4. LEED Online
 67) WaterSense labels apply to what products? (Choose 3)
  1. Irrigation submeters
  2. Private lavatory faucets
  3. Showerheads
  4. Toilets

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