1) Which of the following materials are may be classified as Rapidly Renewable Materials bio-based materials under the LEED rating system? (Select 3)
Bamboo
Cotton
Linoleum
Steel
2) What can project team do after having two credits denied?
Submit $250 or $500 for each appealed credit review
Submit $500 or $800 for each appealed credit review
Submit $500 to pay for appeal reviews for both credits
Submit $800 to pay for appeal reviews for both credits
3) What would most likely be considered a supply of potable water?
A graywater supply system
Blackwater treated to tertiary standards
Captured rain water
Subsurface well
4) A project team is deciding if various innovative strategies are eligible for points in the Innovation category. Which of the following are recommended approaches?
File an appeal to be sure that the strategy is eligible.
Read the ID credit catalog document.
Read the reference guide to be sure the strategy is not already addressed in an existing credit.
Submit one CIR containing all of the strategies in question.
5) The main purpose of LEED Online is:
To provide a networking forum for LEED credentialed individuals
To provide project teams with a tool to manage the LEED certification process
To provide project teams with real-time feedback on questions related to credits
To register projects for LEED certification
6) LEED ND projects, like all LEED projects, need to meet project size criteria as part of the minimum program requirements. Which of the following are true? (select 2)
The project must be a minimum of 10 acres.
The project must be a minimum of 20 acres.
The project must not exceed 1,500 acres.
The project must not exceed 300 habitable buildings
7) Which strategy will contribute to earning points for both Optimize Energy Performance and On-site Renewable Energy?
Daylight harvesting system
Ground source heat pump
Purchase green tags
Solar thermal system
8) Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing automobile usage?
Install bicycle racks and showers in a building
Locate a project near mass transit
Minimize parking lot size
Provide Low Emitting Fuel Efficient vehicles to building occupants
9) A project team's local jurisdiction enforces an erosion and sedimentation control requirement that is more stringent that the EPA Construction General Permit. What should the project team do?
Comply with the EPA Construction General Permit
Comply with the local requirements and include submittals verifying that the requirements are more stringent
Request a variance from the local jurisdiction to be allowed to follow the EPA Construction General Permit
Submit an appeal describing the local requirements to GBCI
10) What is the definition of a Full Time Equivalent (FTE)?
A regular building occupant who spends a 40 hour workweek in a building
The average number of customers during throughout an 8 hour day
The maximum number of employees in a building during any 24 hour period
The ratio of female and male employees
11) What are strategies to help reduce vehicle miles traveled to and from a project building? (Select 2)
Increase the size of the parking lot
Provide a car-share program that allows the occupants to share vehicles
Provide preferred parking for fuel efficient vehicles
Provide preferred parking spaces close to the entrance for carpools or vanpools
12) Which of the following has the lowest flow rate?
Composting Toilet
Conventional Toilet
Dual Flush Toilet
Low Flow Toilet
13) What strategies support carpooling? (Select 2)
Dedicate parking spaces for carpools and vanpools
Dedicate parking spaces for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles
Exceed minimum zoning requirements for new parking
Utilize porous paving materials for 50% of the parking spaces
14) How can a project earn a point for Innovation? (Select 2)
Demonstrate exemplary performance on an existing LEED credit
Have four or more LEED AP's actively working on a project
Show a quantifiable environmental benefit from a sustainable measure that is not related to other LEED credits
Use pioneering technology to meet the requirements of a LEED credit
15) Which of the following is necessary to earn a point for Innovation?
Apply a Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) to a project
Implement a strategy not covered by an existing credit
Implement a strategy that is covered by an existing credit in a unique way on a project
Meet the standards of all prerequisites in a rating system
16) When calculating percentages for recycled content for materials and resources, what is the equation used?
(.5) Pre-Consumer + Post-Consumer
(2) Post-Consumer - (.5) Pre-Consume
All recycled content is calculated the same
Pre-Consumer + (.5) Post-Consumer
17) Which type of product declaration counts a whole product for credit calculation purposes in the MR credit Environmental Product Declaration?
Industry-wide (generic) EPD
Manufacturer's declaration of environmental performance
Product-specific Type III EPD
Publicly available, critically reviewed LCA
18) Which two of the following are nonregularly occupied spaces? (select 2)
Bathrooms
Hallways
Living Rooms
Offices
19) LEED is an acronym for:
Leadership in Energy and Earth Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Environmental and Ecology Design
Leading Earth and Energy Design
20) Each of the following are LEED rating system adaptations except
Data Centers
Multiple Buildings
New Construction
Retail
21) A building owner has read an article on the benefits of daylighting on productivity and, as a result, has asked the design team for his new building to evaluate increasing the current amount of glass. Which one of the following is NOT a relevant consideration to determine if this is feasible?
The impact on building energy efficiency
The impact on lighting system light pollution
The impact on occupant thermal comfort
The impact on the heat island effect
22) ASHRAE 90.1-2010 sets design criteria for all of the following except?
Building envelope design
Minimum efficiency for motors
Ventilation requirements
Water heater minimum efficiency
23) Which of the following is NOT a correct statement concerning LEED Interpretations
A favorable ruling results in an earned credit
Can be requested only by a LEED registered project team member
Establishes precedent for future projects
Rulings are publically available
24) Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of waste-to-energy as a diversion strategy for Construction and Demolition Waste Management?
The combustion of wood or "wood-derived fuel" is considered waste-to-energy and is included in the referenced criteria
project teams pursuing this compliance option must demonstrate that reuse and recycling strategies were exhausted before sending material to waste-to-energy facilities
project teams pursuing this compliance option must follow European standards consisting of performance metrics of efficiency and emissions for different types of energy recovery systems
the facility must meet the applicable European standards based on the fuel type
25) All of the following are stated characteristics of the LEED rating system, except-(Select 2)
Consensus-based
Democratic
Market-driven
Voluntary
26) Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control is concerned mainly with which one of the following?
preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating the air in occupied spaces
preventing tobacco smoke from contributing to the contamination of natural environments
providing smoking rooms so that smokers will have a place to smoke freely
providing the minimum rate of ventilation required to sufficiently dilute smoke from tobacco
27) Which of the following could be considered an innovative strategy and could gain Innovation points for a new construction project certification?
Installing a xeriscape
Locating in a dense urban business district where many sustainable businesses are headquartered
Utilizing a vegetated roof that grows organic produce
Utilizing materials with 100% recycled content
28) Which standard referenced in the LEED credits involves limits on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for wet applied sealants?
Green Label Plus
Green Seal GS-11
SMACNA
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168
29) What is the legal instrument that regulates current land use?
abatement
commissioning
licensing
zoning
30) For MR credit calculation purposes, product and material cost includes which of the following? (Select 2)
all taxes
delivery costs
equipment required for installation
labor costs
31) All of the following are strategies to reduce outdoor water use EXCEPT?
Choosing invasive plants
Choosing locally adapted plants
Using nonpotable water
Xeriscaping
32) A project team has discovered that in order to get a paint that will meet the durability requirements of the project, they cannot meet the VOC content limit established by SCAQMD Rule 1113. What is the best option for the team?
A CIR can be written to determine if, due to the durability requirements, that the VOC limit can be relaxed
None, they will not be able to earn Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings
The project can use the budget calculation method to achieve compliance
The project narrative can be used to describe the special circumstances
33) The electrical engineer working on parking lot lighting wants to be sure the lighting will comply with Light Pollution Reduction. Which standard is referenced in this credit?
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Energy Policy Act of 2005
IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance User Guide
SCAQMD
34) A rapidly renewable material is defined as one that:
Can be recycled with a minimum amount of Energy
Has a growth cycle of 10 years or less
Has a very low life cycle assessment
Is naturally grown material that does not require chemical fertilizers to speed the growth cycle
35) A 25,000 sqft one-story office building in a suburban location is undergoing minor renovations that affect 15% of gross floor area and wants to improve its ongoing sustainable building operations. Which rating system should the project utilize?
LEED BD+C: Homes
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
36) What are some simple strategies to reduce the total energy consumption on a building? (Select 2)
Compressed workweek
Increase ventilation throughout the day
Install incandescent lighting
Telecommuting
37) Which of the following is the same as a project's site area for a single building project?
Building footprint
Development footprint
Nonconstructed areas
Property Size
38) Which of the following is the best definition for zoning?
A government arrangement regarding the use of a building
A legal instrument regulating environmental impacts
A legal instrument regulating land use
A voluntary agreement regarding land use
39) Which of the following is a true statement describing the relationship between energy and water?
Energy and water are unrelated environmental issues.
Environmental improvements relating to water always have an energy penalty.
Water is used to create energy, and vice-versa.
Water issues can be safely ignored, while energy issues remain critical.
40) A flooring product is partially made from recycled plastics. How should the product be counted?
Count only the portion that is made from within 100 miles of the project site
Count the portion of the product made from recycled content
If more than 75% of the product is recycled content, count 100% of the product
The recycled content only contributes only if it has an Environmental Product Declaration.
41) A water efficient strategy to reduce potable water demand for the interior of a building would include (Select 3)
Implementing low-flow toilets
Installing aerators into lavatory faucet
Installing drip irrigation
Using graywater for flush fixtures
42) Which LEED rating system should a 100-unit, 9 story apartment building located in a downtown area utilize when undergoing a complete renovation?
LEED BD+C: Homes
LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
43) Life Cycle Assessment is
an analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product
the comparison of different designs in which the best long-term investment is determined based on the lowest overall cost of ownership
the opposite of cradle-to-cradle
the same as Life Cycle Cost Analysis
44) How many years of historical rainfall data must project teams obtain in order to achieve Option 1: Percentile of Rainfall Events for the Rainwater Management credit?
0 years
10 years
2 years
8 years
45) When considering a location valuation factor, which of the following must be true for a product or material to be valued at 200% of its cost (i.e. the valuation factor is 2)?
the product or material must be extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 100 miles of the project
the product or material must be extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 500 miles of the project
the product or material must be purchased within 100 miles of the project
there is no longer a location valuation factor available for cost calculation purposes
46) How much does it cost to register a project for LEED BD+C certification?
$450 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $300 others
$550 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $750 others
$600 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $800 others
$900 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $1,200 others
47) Analysis of a product's partial life cycle, that omits the use and disposal phases of the product, is called:
cradle-to-cradle
cradle-to-gate
cradle-to-grave
gate-to-gate
48) What is the intent behind the purchase of Green Power?
Earn a point on a LEED credit
Emissions reductions
Reduce electrical consumption
Reduce the cost of electricity
49) Two primary members of a project team and the rainwater collection designer are all LEED AP's. How many points would the project earn?
1
2 (1 base point plus 1 exemplary point)
3 (one for each person)
Zero
50) According to the U.S. EPA, what are the four preferred strategies for reducing waste, which are directly addressed in the MR section of LEED v4?
source reduction, reuse, recycling, waste to energy
51) Which of the following strategies would promote better erosion and sedimentation control during construction? (Select 2)
grid pavers
mulching
sediment basin
smaller site
52) Which of the following best describes a synergy between EQ and EA?
Increased daylight glazing could increase the effects of volatile organic compounds
Increased daylight glazing could minimize the impacts of the heat island effect
Increased daylight glazing could reduce the need for electric lighting
Increased daylight glazing would increase the work-load of the commissioning authority
53) When choosing a project site, which of the following would be the best option to develop on?
A greenfield close the highway
A marshland that supports endangered species
A previously developed site within a brownfield
An undeveloped site next to a wetland
54) Which of the following would NOT likely be included when performing life cycle costing analysis (LCCA)?
Environmental impacts of a product
Operating cost
Product durability
Product first cost
55) What material is assumed to have a minimum post-consumer recycled content when no supporting documentation can be obtained?
Concrete
Cotton Batt Insulation
PVC Plastic Piping
Steel
56) Which of the following uses of potable water are not considered when calculating Indoor Water Use Reduction?
Cooling Tower Make-up
Kitchen Sinks
Showers
Water Closets
57) The density radius is used in the calculation of which credit?
Light Pollution Reduction
Sensitive Land Protection
Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
58) What reference standard sets the baseline for indoor water consumption?
ASHRAE 62.1-2010
ASTM E1903-11
EPA WaterSense
Energy Policy Act of 1992
59) Captured stormwater could also help in achieving which credits?
Heat Island Reduction
Open Space
Optimize Energy Performance
Outdoor Water Use Reduction
60) Bio-based materials, FSC certified wood, materials reuse, and recycled content are all referenced under which MR credit option?
Environmental Product Declaration
Leadership Extraction Practices
Material Ingredient Optimization
Product Manufacturer Supply Chain Optimization
61) Which two of the following is never considered to be a source for graywater? (Select 2)
Kitchen Sinks
Lavatories
Toilets
Urinals
62) What are the two methods used to meet the requirements for the Light Pollution Reduction credit?
Backlight-uplight-glare (BUG)
Calculation method
Lucent Prediction Theory (LPT)
Luminaire forecast
63) The LEED Checklist has which of the following options next to each credit?
Anticipated, Earned, and Denied (A/E/D)
Earned, Denied, and Audited (E/D/A)
Yes and No (Y/N)
Yes, Maybe, and No (Y/?/N)
64) A middle school in a downtown city is to be completely renovated and a large addition will be added. The project will require complete replacement of the mechanical and electrical systems and adding new high performance windows. Which LEED product is most appropriate for this project?
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED BD+C: Schools
LEED O+M: Schools
65) Which of the following has the strongest relationship with local zoning?
Building Reuse
Landscape Irrigation
Parking capacity
Water use reduction
66) Through what process can a LEED project be registered?
A meeting with a GBCI representative
Online
Through a letter mailed or faxed to the GBCI
Through an email to the GBCI sent by the project's LEED manager
67) What is the heat island effect?
The absorption of heat by dark, non-reflective hardscapes in urban areas
The decrease of relative humidity in urban areas
The increase in carbon dioxide emissions in warmer areas
The increase in temperature in certain areas due to reduced airflow
68) What are the requirements when submitting a credit for Innovation? (Select 3)
The credit must be addressed by an existing credit
The credit must be specific to that region
The credit must have an intent
The credit must submit requirements for compliance
69) A LEED-CI project team wants to achieve the credit for having a LEED AP. Which of the following is true?
If four people on the project team are LEED AP's, then the project can earn two points
If no one on the project team is a LEED AP, one can be hired to do the initial review of the LEED Scorecard and the project would earn a point
If the architect and engineer both have LEED AP's in their companies, then the project can earn two points
If the mechanical engineer is a LEED AP w/ ID+C specialty the project should qualify for the credit
70) Using native and adapted plant species can help to achieve which of the following? (Select 3)
Prevent erosion
Provide benefits for local wildlife
Reduce storm water runoff
Reduce the amount of water required for irrigation
71) A newly built high-rise residential building has been occupied for two months. Which of the following LEED rating systems can be attempted at this time?
Homes
Operations & Maintenance
Operations & Maintenance or Building Design and Construction
There are no applicable rating systems
72) What is the first Level of LEED Certification called?
Certified
Gold
Platinum
Silver
73) Which of the following types of products can become Green-e certified?
Environmental Product Declarations
Furniture
Renewable Energy
Roll-out mat cleaning service providers
74) Why should a green project be located in an existing community?
Adequate parking is available onsite
Native plantings can be used for erosion control
The connection to diverse uses is present
The zoning approval for the project is easier
75) Achieving which of the following credits or prerequisites would most benefit from the involvement of the facility manager?
Advanced Energy Metering
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Daylight
High Priority Site
76) The following would be impacted by the use of low flow shower heads: (Select 2)
Energy & Atmosphere
Innovation
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
77) What referenced standard is used to develop an energy simulation?
ASHRAE 55-2010
CIBSE Applications Manual 10
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Green Score
78) To which of the following might a demand-controlled ventilation system, and the energy saved from that system, contribute? (Select 2)
Energy and Atmosphere
Indoor Environmental Quality
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
79) What are two responsibilities of the contractor that support LEED documentation? (Select 2)
provide energy modeling calculations
provide evidence of waste diverted from landfill
provide material safety data sheets or other manufacturer source of VOC data with paint submittals
provide site photometric plans
80) For the Light Pollution Reduction credit, light trespass refers to:
Horizontal illuminance calculated by the highest luminaire for the project
Horizontal illuminance calculated by the shortest luminaire for the project
Intrusive illumination that is harmless and neutral in effect
Obtrusive illumination that is unwanted
81) Which of the following should not be included in the project budget?
Extra contingencies for research
Government lobbying fees
Life Cycle Analysis
Sustainability Expert
82) Which of the following organizations publish data regarding the emissions and/or fuel efficiency of vehicles?
ACEEE
CARB
SCAQMD
TSA
83) Which of the following best describes a synergy between SS and EA?
Utilizing a vegetated roof can help cool the building
Utilizing a vegetated roof contributes to the amount of vegetated open space
Utilizing a vegetated roof minimizes the amount of storm water runoff
Utilizing a vegetated roof provides habitat protection
84) Which of the following LEED situations would warrant the use of ASHRAE 62.1-2010 as a reference standard?
To compile a survey to determine building occupant thermal comfort
To determine whether a material is pre-consumer or post-consumer recycled content
To increase the minimum ventilation requirement to improve indoor air quality
To meet the minimum energy performance requirements for LEED certification
85) What is a likely a benefit for a project that will be located in an urban area near a residential neighborhood?
Access to public transportation
Lower levels of light pollution
Opportunity to redevelop a brownfield
Reduced stormwater runoff
86) Which of the following elements would not be included in the scope of fundamental refrigerant management? (Select 2)
Central air conditioning
Chilled water systems
Standard refrigerator
Water cooler
87) Surrounding Density is determined by which of the following?
Distance to a bus line
Distance to parks of at least 1/2 acre
Gross floor area of surrounding buildings
Number of residential units within 1/2 mile
88) What strategy could be used to reduce the use of potable water for sewage conveyance?
A rainwater capture and recycling system
Installation of low flow lavatory faucets
Onsite blackwater collection and infiltration system
Plumbing fixtures that meet the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 1992
89) What are the advantages of compact development? (Select 3)
Ease of automobile use
Less sprawl
More efficient public transportation
More pedestrian friendly
90) A landscape architect would most likely assist in the submittals for which of the following credits? (Select 2)
Fundamental Commissioning
Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Heat Island Reduction
Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
91) In order to meet the requirements of Low-Emitting Materials, carpet adhesive must comply with which reference standard? (select two)
ASHRAE 62.1-2010
CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010
Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus
SCAQMD Rule 1168
92) Which of the following refers to the act of approving a project team's submittals and issuing an award?
accreditation
certification
registration
ruling
93) What credit requires FTE for calculations? (Select 2)
Bicycle Facilities
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Green Power and Carbon Offsets
Indoor Water Use Reduction
94) An example of a Credit Category in LEED is
All listed
Innovation
Location and Transportation
Sustainable Sites
95) A project team is attempting compliance with the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit. Which of the following strategies could assist in compliance? (Select 2)
Achieve a minimum density of 60,000 square feet per net acre
Locate within 1/2 mile of a subway station
Locate within 1/2 mile walking distance of at least 10 diverse uses
Redevelop a brownfield site
96) Which of the following would be considered a regionally sourced material as recognized by LEED?
Doors manufactured 100 miles from the project site from wood harvested from a forest 1,000 miles from the project site
Gypsum board manufactured 80 miles from the project site from gypsum mined 40 miles from the project site
Plumbing fixtures fabricated in a facility 150 miles from the project site from clay mined within 10 miles of the manufacturing facility.
Steel studs made from recycled steel at a melting and rolling plant located 700 miles from the project site
97) Light pollution can be defined as:
Low-mass airborne particulate matter, often transmitted by wind, from a construction site to an adjacent property
Visual phenomenon when nighttime lighting is used at municipal solid waste facilities
Waste light caused when lights create a photochemical reaction with gas in the air
Waste light from building sites that produce glare, is directed upward, or directed off the site
98) Which is a common problem regarding many traditional zoning ordinances?
They allow developments to exceed minimum parking requirements
They allow too much mixed-use development
They are restrictive regarding bicycle accommodations
They do not address issues related to open space
99) Which of the following is a strategy for containing VOCs and particulate originating from chemical storage rooms? (select 2)
Exhaust air from chemical storage rooms directly outside
Install MERV 13 filters on any returns located inside chemical storage rooms
Maintain chemical storage rooms at a negative pressure
Maintain indoor relative humidity between 0% and 35%.
100) To achieve the Location and Transportation (LT) credit Reduced Parking Footprint the parking capacity base ratio is determined using the:
National Urban Parking Manual
Parking Structures Design Manual
Traffic Regulations Construction Guide
Transportation Planning Handbook
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