Summary LEED Green Associate Complete Test Bank complete A+ study guide_ Summer 2023-2024.

Biodegradable
Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.

Carbon Footprint
A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity.

Ecosystem
A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes.

Environmental Sustainability
Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations.

High Performance Green Building
A structure designed to conserve water and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and create a harmful indoor environment

Integrated Design Team
All the individuals involved in a building project from early int eh design process, including the design professionals, the owner’s representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors

Life Cycle Assessment
Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service

Market Transformation
Systematic improvements in the performance of a market or market segment. Ex: EPA’s Energy Star program has shifted the performance of homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency by providing recognition and comparative performance information through its Energy Star labels

Regenerative Design
Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the local and global environments – the level beyond sustainable

Sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)

What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States?
Space Heating

Green building emphasizes using what type of design process?
Integrative

What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or the three legged stool?
Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility

What life cycle assessment is used to determine the _?
Environmental aspects and potential impacts of green building

When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project?
Predesign

Credit weightings are based on _?
Environmental impacts and human benefits

Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive cooling, high efficiency mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute to what type of cost savings?
Reduced life cycle costs

The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result in which of the following?
Reduced energy use & reduced water use

Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on?
Urban Infill Lot & Abandoned Strip Mall

Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during which stage?
The earliest possible stage

Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity is lower than conventional buildings by _.
25%

Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to assist in evaluating the potential life cycle costs and benefits of a green building design strategy?
BIM; BEM; SWPPP; LCA; LCC
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

LEED Interpretations
A project team can contribute to the evolution of the LEED rating system by submitting a request for precedent-setting rulings to be reviewed first by a GBCI certification reviewer and then by LEED staff and committee.

What is the name of the third-party online forum written by professionals in the field that provides tips and guidance on applying LEED credits and the LEED Certification process?
LEEDuser

Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product?
Carpet

A LEED Project Team plans to use low-emitting materials. The qualities and attributes of these materials may also help to achieve which of the following credits:
Recycled Content and Regional Materials

Reducing your building’s electric consumption would impact which of the following LEED credits?

1. EAc1: optimize energy performance
2. EAc6: green power
3. EAc2: on site renewable energy

A LEED Project Team is designing a school. Which of the following credit topics presents the best opportunity for educating about green building and LEED Credits in a K-5 facility?
Protect and store habitat; heat island effect; water efficient landscaping

When is Exemplary Performance allowed?
For a limited number of LEED credits, as specified in the relevant LEED Reference Guide

Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are intended to request:
An alternate pathway for achieving an existing LEED credit
A formal question asked of GBCI from the project team. These are submitted when teams require clarification on their approach to achieving a specific prerequisite or credit

What is the primary purpose of LEED Online?
To facilitate the LEED registration and project certification process

What broad concepts is LEED generally organized by?

1. Innovation
2. Advocacy and Policy
3. Awareness and Education

LEED for Neighborhood Development is a significantly different rating system because _?
It has fewer, and different credit categories

Which of the LEED rating systems have the same number of potential points and certification level thresholds?
LEED for Neighborhood Development; Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance; Healthcare

The purpose of an Alternative Compliance Path is to
Enable International LEED teams to meet Credit Intent and Requirements with strategies that are more appropriate for that country.

In Credit Templates, default values should never be changed? True or false?
False

During the early design stages of a new construction project, the project team has decided to implement a vegetated roof. This feature can help contribute to achievement for which credits?

1. SS Credit 6.1: Stormwater Design: Quantity
2. SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect: Roof
3. SS Credit 6.2: Stormwater Design: Quality

Good daylighting design includes which strategies?

1. Proper building orientation
2. Light shelves

What factors directly impact daylight calculations?

1. Window Area
2. Floor area
3. Visible transmittance

Project teams use shielded, full cutoff exterior lighting fixtures in an effort to achieve what?
1.. Decrease stress to nocturnal species

2. Prevention of light trespass

Two equally-sized sized neighboring stores are being constructed, and one is pursuing LEED certification. A new parking lot with fifty spaces will be shared by the two stores. The LEED Project Boundary includes:
50% of the parking spaces, sidewalks, and landscaping

Gerrymandering (manipulating) of a LEED Project Boundary is:
Prohibited

LEED projects may include which of the following refrigerants?
Water, ammonia, HFCs

Which of the following strategies is unique to Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance?
Solid Waste Management Policy

Which strategy is unique to LEED for Schools?
Minimum acoustic performance

What are the four levels of certification available to every project in any LEED rating system?
Certified (40-49 points)
Silver (50-59 points)
Gold (60-79 points)
Platinum (80+ points)

What is a realistic goal for a project team to set for a preliminary rating meeting?
To identify target credits and to determine target certification level

Which two types of credits comprise all LEED rating systems?
Prerequisites and optional credits

If a building is certified LEED Core and Shell which other possible certifications would the building or portions of the building most likely be able to attain?

1. LEED Commercial Interiors
2. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

If a building owner has a LEED for New Construction certified building, what is the minimum amount of time that must pass to attain LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance?
1 Year

When certifying under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system, what is the minimum occupancy rate?
The building must be in a state of typical occupancy for at least 12 months prior to submitting for certification

Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) are calculated as
Average annualized number of people who use the building

What are benefits provided by windows?

1. Operable windows allow occupants to control acoustic separation from outdoor sources of noise.
2. Operable windows allow occupants to increase outdoor air ventilation to their area.
3. Windows with operable shades allow occupants to modulate the level of daylight entering their area.

USGBC logo artwork for propriety marks must be used from the
USGBC marketing department

LEED is an acronym for
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

A Green Associate Candidate’s approved exam application is valid for how long?
1 year from the approval date

What minimum competency score must candidates meet to successfully become a LEED Green Associate?
170

How many Continuing Education hours must LEED Green Associates earn biennially?
15 hours, 3 of which must be LEED-specific hours

In 2008, transportation accounted for what percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States?
33%

A LEED for New Construction project is looking for the best site for their building. Incentivizing use of public transportation is a goal for the project. Which of the following are appropriate strategies for this?
Locate the project within easy walking distance of bus stops

One strategy to address location and linkages is to encourage multiple modes of transportation which will
Enable walking and use of public transportation

Which of the following places are considered community services?
Bank
Dental Office
Park

Which of the following are considered community resources?
Hospital
Restaurant
Gymnasium

In the case of new construction, what should be evaluated prior to site selection?
Zoning Codes

Building on greenfields is less appropriate for development because it:
Reduces land for open space and farming

What causes the heat island effect in urban areas?
Heat island effect is a result of dark surfaces and roadways in urban areas that absorb and retain sun’s heat during the day and slowly release the heat at night.

A high solar reflectance index (SRI) roof would contribute to:
Reducing heat island effect

Which is the correct value to look for to address heat island effect when you choose a roofing material?
SRI (Solar Reflectance Index)

What types of water are considered ‘nonpotable water’ within the LEED rating system?

1. Captured rainwater
2. Greywater

‘Process Water’ applications in a LEED project may include which of these examples?

1. Dishwashers
2. Water associated with a manufacturing process
3. Laundry facilities

Process water: not drinking water; used for more industrial uses; gone through extensive treatment though

A potential use for nonpotable, recycled greywater waste is
Irrigation Systems

Which common building HVAC system component is a significant water user?
Cooling Tower

What is the minimum performance period duration for Water Efficiency Credits within LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system?
Three months

What value does a water end-use profile provide to a project?
It defines the value of any particular measure for overall water conservation efforts.

Stormwater management can include the collection and reuse of water for nonpotable purposes such as landscape irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing, and custodial uses. What does this help accomplish?

1. To reduce stormwater runoff
2. To avoid unnecessary consumption of expensive and energy intensive potable water

What does the Construction Carbon Calculator from buildcarbonneutral.org do for a project?

1. It estimates the potential of the landscape to release and sequester carbon.
2. It provides an estimate that establishes a base number to clarify the carbon implications of the construction process.

What treaty banned the production of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and outlined a Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) phase-out Management Plan?
The Montreal Protocol

If a project is in an existing building w/ limited roof area & a limited budget, which of the following are most reasonable strategies for the team 2pursue 2avoid contributions to greenhouse gas emissions?

1. Reducing the project’s energy use
2. Offsetting emissions by purchasing Renewable Energy Credits

For an average office building in the United States, _ percent more energy is expended by office workers commuting to and from the building than is consumed by the building itself for heating, cooling, lighting, and other energy uses.
30%

The performance of most systems _ with time, and thus a building’s total emissions footprint incrementally over time unless care is taken to maintain the systems properly.
Degrades / Increases

Why does climate change merit special attention in LEED?
Buildings and land-use are responsible for a large proportion of greenhouse gas emissions

How does the Guide to Purchasing Green Power help project teams?
It provides an overview of green power markets and describes the necessary steps to buying green power.

Green Power
Refers to environmentally preferable energy and energy technologies that address both electric and thermal energy production

On-site energy production typically involves which of the following?
A system that generates clean electricity

REC = Renewable Energy Certificate

The New Buildings Institute published a study in 2008 that investigated 121 LEED-certified commercial office buildings in the United States. They found that those buildings used _ energy than the national average.
24% Less

In the LEED ratings system, green power Renewable Energy Certificates are certified by the
Center for Resource Solutions Green e-program

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) represent
Tradable commodities proving energy was produced by renewable sources

The cost of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) is
Market-driven and paid to the renewable energy provider

What is the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)?
A tradable commodity representing proof that a unit of electricity was generated from a renewable energy resource.

Recycled content, as it applies to LEED projects defined in accordance with the International Organization of Standards document, ISO 14021, addresses
Environmental labels and declarations

Use of recycled materials in LEED projects are intended to

1. Increase demand for products made with recycled materials
2. Reduce impact of extraction practices

Recycled material must:
Be inventoried (listed) based on material cost

The intent of rewarding construction waste management is to
Reduce landfill use

Locally-sourced materials have which of the following positive effects?

1. Reducing air pollution from freight travel
2. Limiting traffic on roadways
3. Minimizing expansion of infrastructure

LEED addresses locally harvested and manufactured materials through which of the following building products and systems?
Paving products

The calculation for Regional Materials credit compliance is based on what factors?

1. Cost of the total materials value
2. Weight, if considering a fraction of a product

The first step in determining whether a product is “regional” is
Verifying the manufacture location is within range of project site

Strategies for waste reduction and diversion include what?

1. Managing construction for less waste
2. Identifying diversion opportunities
3. Using prefabricated components

Which waste streams should be tracked for rate of diversion?

1. Gypsum
2. Dimensional wood
3. Cardboard

What minimum percentage must a LEED for New Construction project recycle to be recognized for successfully implementing a construction waste management plan?
50%

What questions might a project team explore to determine which stakeholders should participate in an eco-charrette?

1. Who are the neighbors?
2. Who understands the natural processes at work on the site?

An approach in which all things find a new use at the end of their useful life is:
Cradle to Cradle

What are considered in life cycle costing?

1. Purchase costs
2. Operating costs
3. Maintenance cost

The green building practice that emphasizes connections across professional areas of expertise for the entire life of a project is called a(n):
Integrated Process

What’s the primary role of community stakeholders in enhancing the durability of a project’s design?
To provide historical context regarding potential sources of conflict with the surrounding community, including overlapping social and economic systems surrounding the project site.

How is durability factored into a life cycle costing analysis?
The more durable the equipment, the fewer times it will need to be replaced over the life of the building.

Which of the following is an accurate description of greenwashing?
Claims of green in promotional materials and advertising without providing accurate background information

Two strategies to promote sustainable purchasing during design and operations are
Identify local sources of environmentally preferable products and develop a sustainable materials policy.

How many credits within each rating system have been identified to have particular importance to specific geographical regions?
6

Who is responsible for designating Regional Priority Credits?
USGBC’s regional councils, chapters, and affiliates

The award of an Innovation Credit for a strategy on one project guarantees a similar strategy will be awarded an Innovation Credit on a future project.
False

What is the function of ASHRAE Standard 189.1: Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings?
It is a regulatory document that overlays traditional codes.

The acronym IGCC stands for
International Green Construction Code

ASHRAE, USGBC, and IES worked collaboratively to develop what regulatory document to overlay traditional building codes?
Green Codes Certificate Program

ICC national code includes which of the following?

1. Building Codes
2. Landscaping Codes

What percentage in use reductions can green buildings have?
Energy use: 24-50%
CO2 Emissions: 33-39%
Water Use: 40%
Solid Waste: 70%

GBCI
Green Building Certification Institute – provides third party project certification and professional credentials recognizing excellence in green building performance and practice.

Differences in mission between USGBC and GBCI
USGBC: “transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated…”
GBCI: “support a high level of competence in building methods for environmental efficiency through the development and administration of a formal program of certification and recertification”

Categories:
SS
WE
EA
MR
IEQ
ID
IO
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation in Design
Innovation in Operations

Which impact categories does LEED place the heaviest weight?

1. Climate Change
2. Indoor Environmental Quality
3. Resource Depletion
4. Human Health Criteria
5. Water Intake

What project types are eligible for LEED?

1. Must comply with environmental laws
2. Must be a complete, permanent building or space
3. Must be a reasonable site boundary
4. Must comply with minimum floor area requirements: 1,000 sf of gross floor area for most; 250 sf for Comm Interiors
5. Must comply with minimum occupancy rates: must serve 1 or more FTE occupants; existing buildings must be in a state of typical physical occupancy
6. Must commit to sharing whole building energy and water use data for a period of at least 5 years
7. Must comply with minimum building area to site area ratio: gross floor areas of no less than 2% of the gross land area within the LEED project boundary

LEED Documentation Guidelines when submitting for Certification

1. Project narrative
2. Project photographs and renderings
3. Elevations
4. Typical floor plans
5. Project detais
6. Distinguish project boundary, LEED project boundary, and property boundary

How many levels of LEED Professional Accreditation are available?
3 – Green Associate, LEED AP, LEED AP Fellow

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the USGBC?
Providing and developing LEED based education and research programs

The carbon overlay in LEED is used for what purpose?
To prioritize the relative impact of credits on greenhouse gas emissions. The carbon overlay considers the impact of direct energy use, transportation, and the embodied emissions of water, solid waste, and materials.

What is the procedure required to achieve LEED certification?
Register a project with GBCI, pay applicable review fees, and submit documentation

What is the earliest point at which a LEED for Schools project can be certified?
After building completion and once all submittals and clarifications are reviewed.

The licensed-professional exemption is used by a project team to do what?
Bypass otherwise required submittals

LEED TAG
Technical Advisory Group: a committee consisting of industry experts who assist in interpreting credits and developing technical improvements to the LEED Green Building Rating System

Four key components of Sustainable Sites (SS)
Transportation
Site Selection
Site Design & Management
Stormwater Management

Sustainable Sites: Transportation – Main Strategies

1. locate the project near mass transit
2. Limit parking
3. Encourage Carpooling
4. Offer Incentives – bikers
5. Support Alternative Transportation – help occupants know their options for commuting
6. Promote Alternative-Fueled Vehicles

Sustainable Sites: Site Selection – Main Strategies

1. Increase density
2. Choose redevelopment
3. Protect Habitat

Sustainable Sites: Site Design & Management – Main Strategies

1. Build small – efficient spaces
2. Minimize hardscape – reduce runoff
3. Minimize water usage
4. Use reflective materials – reduce heat island
5. Develop a sustainable management plan
6. Reduce light pollution – reduce light trespass

Sustainable Sites: Stormwater Management – Main Strategies

1. Minimize impervious area – keep the water on site (green roofs and pervious pavers)
2. Control stormwater – slow down water (bioswales and rain gardens)
3. Harvest rainwater

What metric is the best indicator of transportation impacts associated with a building project?
Vehicle miles travelled

Decreasing impervious surfaces on a project site will __?
Reduce stormwater runoff

What is acknowledged as one of the greatest threats to surface water quality?
Non-point source pollution

Building Density
The floor area of the building divided by the total area of the site (square feet per acre)

Development Density
The total square footage of all buildings within a particular area, measured in square feet per acre or units per acre

Floor to Area Ratio
The relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can cover – the objective is to build up, rather than out

Street Grid Density
An indicator of neighborhood density, calculated as the number of centerline miles per square mile. Centerline miles are the length of the road down its center.

Transportation Demand Management
The process of reducing peak-period vehicle trips

Water Efficiency: Indoor Water – Main Strategies

1. Use efficient fixtures
2. use nonpotable water
3. Install meters

Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water – Main Strategies

1. Choose locally adapted plants
2. Use xeriscaping – native plants, efficient use
3. Select efficient irrigation technologies
4. Use nonpotable water
5. Install submeters

Water Efficiency: Process Water – Main Strategies

1. Use efficient strategies
2. Use nonpotable water – close loop systems
3. Install submeters

What is the primary standard used to establish the baseline case for indoor water use?
Energy Policy Act of 1992

What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?
Potable water use

Wastewater from toilets and urinals is known as _?
Blackwater

What is the baseline water use for water closets?
1.6 gallons per flush

Municipally supplied reclaimed water is considered __?
Nonpotable water

Process water can be reduced by __?

1. Installing submeters
2. Using energy star certified clothes washers

Wastewater
The spent or used water from a home, community, farm, or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter.

Energy & Atmosphere: Energy Demand – Main Strategies

1. Establish design and energy goals
2. Size the building appropriately
3. Use free energy – heated, cooled, lit, ventilated
4. Insulate – efficiency
5. Monitor consumption

The energy use of a building comes mostly from where?

1. Lighting – 33%
2. Chiller – 25%
3. Boiler – 23%

Energy & Atmosphere: Energy Efficiency – Main Strategies

1. Identify passive design opportunities – use the natural attributes of the site (light)
2. Address the building envelope – determined by climatic factors
3. Install high performance mechanical systems
4. Specify high efficiency appliances – Energy Star
5. Use energy simulation models
6. Use high efficiency infrastructure – because long hours of use
7. Use thermal energy storage – capture/reject heat during the day/night
8. Capture efficiencies of scale – can use a district system that provides thermal conditioning to multiple buildings

Energy & Atmosphere: Renewable Energy – Main Strategies

1. Generate on site renewable energy – solar hot water heats and solar panels
2. Purchase off site renewable energy – green power

Energy & Atmosphere: Ongoing Energy Performance – Main Strategies

1. Adhere to owner’s project requirements
2. Provide staff training
3. Conduct preventive maintenance
4. Create incentives for occupants and tenants

What is the first step a project team should consider when trying to save energy?
Reduce energy demand

What strategy is being used for a project design that orients windows to allow the building to be warm in the winter, stay cool int eh summer, and capture daylight?
Passive design concepts

To what do renewable energy certificates (RECs) refer?
Off-site renewable energy purchases

One of the most cost effective ays to ensure optimal ongoing energy performance is to __?
Commission building systems

Refrigerants are categorized based on what 2 impacts?
Global warming potential & Ozone depletion potential

Which primary factors should be considered to minimize the environmental impact of an HVAC system?

1. Expected life
2. Energy performance

Energy use associated with office equipment, kitchen cooking, and escalators is known as __?
Process energy

Materials & Resources: Material Selection – Main Strategies

1. Develop a construction purchasing policy
2. Specify green materials
3. Specify green interiors – no VOC; bamboo floors
4. Develop a sustainable purchasing policy
5. Specify green electronic equipment

Materials & Resources: Waste Management – Main Strategies

1. Size the building appropriately
2. Reuse existing buildings or portions of existing buildings
3. Reuse building materials
4. Develop a construction waste management policy
5. Consider new technology, design, and construction decisions
6. Compost
7. Encourage recycling

How many years can an agricultural product grow or be raised to be considered as rapidly renewable by LEED?
10 or less

What is the first step in a successful waste management policy?
Reduce the total quantity of waste – then reuse, then recycle

LEED defines regional materials as originating within __?
500 miles of the project site

According to the EPA, what percentage of solid waste is currently recycled in the United States?
32%

A building material that is made from recycled soda bottles contains?
Post-consumer recycled content

Ongoing consumables are consumed during which of the following?
Occupancy only
Ongoing consumables: goods with a low cost per unit that are regularly used and replaced in the course of business (ex: paper, batteries, soap, etc.)

Which environmentally preferable attributes of materials does LEED recognize (select 3)?

1. Are harvested and manufactured regionally
2. Contain recycled content
3. Are salvaged

By-Product
A material, other than the principal product, generated as a consequence of an industrial process or as a breakdown product in a living system

Post-Consumer Recycled Content
The % of a material in a product that was consumer waste.

Pre-Consumer Recycled Content
The % of a material in a product that was recycled from manufacturing waste.

Sustainable Forestry
Management of forest resources to meet the long-term forest product needs of humans while maintaining the biodiversity of forested landscapes

Sustained-Yield Forestry
Management of a forest to produce in perpetuity a high-level annual or regular periodic output, through a a balance between increment and cutting

Indoor Environmental Quality: Indoor Air Quality – Main Strategies

1. Prohibit smoking
2. Ensure adequate ventilation – bring in outdoor air
3. Monitor carbon dioxide
4. Install high efficiency air filters
5. Specify low emitting materials
6. Use integrated pest management
7. Protect air quality during construction
8. Conduct a flush out once construction is complete
9. Employ a green cleaning program

Indoor Environmental Quality: Thermal Comfort, Lighting, and Acoustics – Main Strategies

1. Use daylighting
2. Install operable windows
3. Give occupants temperature and ventilation control
4. Give occupants lighting control
5. Consider acoustics
6. Conduct occupant surveys

According to the EPA, what percentage of time do Americans spend indoors?
90%

Thermal comfort is typically attributed to what environmental factors?
Temperature, humidity, and air speed

The abbreviation VOC refers to __?
Volatile organic compounds

What strategy supports improved indoor air quality?
Design systems to deliver ample outside air

A school project in predesign wants to incorporate building strategies to maximize student learning. Which strategies should be considered to achieve this goal?

1. Incorporate daylight into classrooms
2. Consider acoustical issues in core learning spaces

An operable window is considered what type of control?
Thermal comfort – air speed and temperature

Demand controlled ventilation is typically adjusted din response to _?
Carbon dioxide concentrations – adjusted based on building occupancy

Where is it also important to prohibit smoking to reduce occupant exposure to harmful airborne chemicals? (select 2)

1. Near building entrances
2. Adjacent to building air intakes

Ambient Temperature
The temperature of the surrounding air or other medium

ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers

Bake Out
Process to remove VOCs before occupancy – involves elevating the building` temperature

MERV Rating
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
A rating that indicates the efficiency of air filters in the mechanical system. 1-16

Off-Gassing
The emission of volatile organic compounds from synthetic to natural products

Innovation in Design: Exemplary Performance Credit – When would it be available?
Teams can earn this by implementing strategies that result in performance that greatly exceeds the level or scope required by an existing LEED prerequisite or credit. Evaluated through the CIR process

1. Significantly diverting construction waste beyond the requirement of 75%

Innovation in Design: Accredited Professionals Credit –
Multidisciplinary expertise in sustainable building principles and operational practices. Having a LEED AP on the team

Projects can identify which credits have regional priority by __?
Checking the USGBC website – they maintain a list by zip code

An Innovation in Design credit for innovative strategies is likely available for projects that __?
Develop an educational outreach program – goal is to expand the breadth of green building practices and introduce new ideas; address environmental issues not addressed elsewhere

Water End Use Profile
It defines the value of any particular measure for overall water conservation efforts.

What are the three tiers of LEED AP designation?
LEED Green Associate
LEED AP with Specialty
LEED AP Fellow

What are the five AP specialty designations?
BD&C (Building Design and Construction)
ID&C (Interior Design and Construction)
O&M (Operations and Maintenance)
Homes
ND (Neighborhood Development)

Describe the responsibilities of GBCI and USGBC with respect to LEED.
GBCI-Administers the LEED credentials, oversees evaluation of project applications and determinations of LEED certifications
USGBC-Responsible for development of LEED rating systems, publication of the LEED reference guides, and educational programming

How many hours of continuing education must a LEED Green Associate complete biennially?
15 hours (3 hours must be LEED specific)
There is also a $50 fee biennially

What does opt in mean in regard to LEED credentials?
Signing the GBCI disciplinary policy and agreeing to participate in the credentialing maintenance program. If you don’t opt in, you will not have a specialty designation (This applies to those who were already LEED AP prior to the 2009 changes)

What are the LEED rating systems and how should they be applied to projects?
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED NC)- applies to entire commercial buildings such as offices, retail store, hotels, institutional facilities (such as libraries and churches), and residential buildings with four or more habitable stories.

LEED for Core & Shell Development (LEED CS)- designed to complement the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system (It covers core building elements such as structure, building envelope, and HVAC systems)

LEED for Schools (LEED S)-used for certification of K-12 educational facilities and can also be used for prekindergarten or post-secondary buildings

LEED for Healthcare (LEED HC)- used for inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care facilities

LEED for Retail: New Construction (LEED R-NC)- adapted to the needs of the retail environment

LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI)- used for certification of tenant spaces in commercial and institutional buildings

LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors (LEED R-CI)- interior retail spaces

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBO&M)- designed to encourage sustainable maintenance, cleaning, and operation of existing commercial structures.

LEED for Homes (LEED H)- applies to single family homes and low-rise residential construction (fewer than 4 stories)

LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND)- emphasizes the elements of site selection, design, and construction that create vibrant, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods

List four things that are new to the LEED 2009 rating system.

1. Revised rating systems were released for LEED NC, LEED CI, LEED CS, LEED EBO&M, and LEED S.
2. Upgrades were made to LEED Online to improve and streamline the application process and help resolve technical problems.
3. Responsibilities for building certification were assigned to GBCI.
4. The LEED AP credentialing program was comprehensively revised, including the launch of the tiered credentialing system administered by GBCI.
5. New rating systems were announced for health care, retail, existing schools, and neighborhood development.

What are the seven credit categories of the LEED rating systems?
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
Materials and Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Innovation in Design/Operations (ID or IO)
Regional Priority (RP)

What does balloting mean in regard to the LEED rating systems?
When a new version of a rating system is being drafted, after the 2 comment periods are complete, the revisions to the rating system are put to a vote and all USGBC members are encouraged to submit a vote for or against the approval of the revisions.

Which credit category offers the most points in the LEED rating systems?
Energy and Atmosphere

How many points must a commercial project achieve to become Certified? Silver? Gold? Platinum?
Certified: 40-49 points
Silver: 50-59 points
Gold: 60-79 points
Platinum: 80+ points

What is LEED Online?
LEED Online is a repository for information and documentation gathered during the design and construction phases. The online tools can assist in performing calculations, organizing the efforts of project team members, and summarizing the approaches that have been taken to earn points.

What is the role of the decision maker for a particular credit? (Declarant)
The person that represents the discipline that has the most control over or responsibility for the design and/or implementation of that particular credit.

In the LEED EBO&M rating system, if data can not be obtained from all tenants in a multitenant building, up to _% of the gross floor space may be excluded.
10%

How many points can a project earn for Innovation in Design?
6 points total

Who determines applicable Regional Priority credits for a project?
Regional Council

What are Minimum Program Requirements?
*Comply with environmental laws.
*Be a building.
*Use a reasonable site boundary.
*Comply with minimum FTE and floor area requirements.
*Comply with minimum occupancy rates.
*Comply with reasonable timetables and rating system sunset dates for registration and certification activity.
*Allow USGBC access to whole-building energy and water usage data.
*Meet a minimum building area to site area ratio.

Briefly describe how LEED credits are weighted.
Prerequisites and credits that address what USGBC has determined to be the most pressing environmental concerns or those that have the greatest potential for positively impacting the environment are worth the most points.

Which LEED rating system includes a minimum occupancy requirement? Why?
LEED EBO&M-the project must be fully occupied for at least one year before the certification application is submitted, and at least 75% of spaces withing the building must be physically occupied at normal capacity during that time.

The gross area of the project building may not be less than _% of the LEED project site area.
2%

LEED NC projects must have a minimum of _ square feet of indoor, enclosed building area.
1000 gross sf

List two reasons that ID credits may be awarded.

1. Up to 3 points may be earned for ‘exemplary performance’ by exceeding the requirements of up to three other credits.
2. Additional points for ID Credit 1 (up to a total of 5 points) may also be awarded for ‘comprehensive strategies which demonstrate quantifiable environmental benefits.’

In which rating system may a project use a streamlined path for credits already earned under another rating system?
LEED EBO&M
Projects seeking certification under the LEED EBO&M rating system that have already earned certain credits under another rating system may submit documentation for those same credits using a streamlined submittal template.

Which LEED rating system requires a minimum level of acoustical performance?
LEED for Schools

Three LEED Accredited Professionals are working on a project. How many ID credits will be awarded for their participation?
1

An owner will occupy one-third of a new office building. Which LEED rating system should be used for certification?
LEED for Core & Shell Development
LEED CS can be used for buildings where the property owner will occupy 50% or less of the leasable square footage.

How often must LEED EBO&M buildings submit for recertification?
They can be recertified as often as every year and MUST submit for recertification at least every 5 years to maintain their status.

Describe the performance period.
Applicable to LEED EBO&M:
The performance period begins after the project is registered and strategies have been implemented, and ends within 60 days of the certification application submittal. The evaluation and documentation of the buildings operation through the performance period is required.

USGBC will refund the application fee if a project achieves what certification level?
Platinum

After a project team has submitted application materials and payment, what will it receive first from USGBC?
Project Number and access to LEED Online

The person who coordinates a LEED project in LEED Online is called the __.
Project Administrator

When can a project submit a CIR? Briefly describe the submission process.
CIRs are used when a project team encounters an issue with a credit or an unusual project circumstance that doesn’t fit the credits.

1. The team should first try to answer the question using the online CIR library and LEED reference guide.
2. Contact LEED customer service to see if it warrants a new CIR.
3. Submit the CIR (Each CIR can address one credit only). Submission text is limited to 600 words.

The primary tool used in LEED Online to track progress on a project is what?
LEED Online Scorecard

What is a TAG, and what is its role in the CIR process?
TAG- Technical Advisory Group
The TAGs determine whether an action proposed by a project team fulfills the intent of the LEED credit requirements. The TAG chairs meet to debate the CIRs and finalize the rulings.

What are the advantages of a split review?
LEED NC, CI, CS, and S rating systems offer the option of splitting the review phase into 2 phases: design phase and construction phase. If the project team chooses to split is application into the 2 phases, they may submit credits achieved during the design phase for review in advance of substantial completion. Any credits denied in the design phase review can be appealed at the end of the construction phase review.

How many times can a LEED credit decision be appealed?
Twice (The initial appeal as well as a final appeal)

What is a provider? A green rater?
Provider- In LEED for Homes, “an organization that recruits, trains and coordinates LEED for Homes Green Raters to serves as third-party verifiers of LEED homes. Providers are the official certifiers of LEED for Homes on behalf of USGBC.”

Green Rater- In LEED for Homes, “an individual that performs field inspections and performance testing of LEED for Homes measures for the LEED for Homes Provider.

What are synergies and trade-offs? GIve specific examples of each.
Credit Synergies: groups of credits that work together in such a way that achieving one of them makes earning the others easier as well. For example, meeting the requirements of IEQ Credit 8.1: Daylight and Views through the use of daylighting will have the additional effect of reducing energy use for daytime lighting, which will help toward the requirements of EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance.

Trade-Offs: Earning one credit may make it more difficult to earn another. For example, achieving the requirements of IEQ Credit 2: Increased Ventilation, for example, could make it harder, not easier, to met the requirements of EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance

List three types of cost analysis methods and briefly describe each.
Simple Payback Analysis: The total initial cost of the improvement is divided by the first year energy cost savings (giving the estimate of the number of yearss needed for the improvement to pay for itself)

Standardized Payback Equations: The US Dept of Energy’s International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol proies standard measurement and verification terminology and defines 4 M&V options for measuring and verifying the energy and water savings that result from energy-conservation measures.

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis: looks at the total cost of a system, device, building, or other capital equipment or facility over its expected life. This makes possible a comprehensive assessment of the expected costs associated with the design alternative.

A LEED-certified building typically costs __% more than a non-certified similar building designed in a conventional way.
2%

What are the key objectives of green building?
*Minimizing Life-Cycle Costs
*Reducing Resource Consumption
*Reducing Resource Waste
*Increasing Equipment and System Efficiency
*Emphasizing Source and Waste Reduction
*Creating Healthy Environments

What are some advantages of a design-build approach over design-bid-build?
*Shortened delivery schedule
*Availability of cost information at earlier phases of design (allowing adjustments to be made as necessary)
*More cooperation between the architect and contractor
*Greater accountability
*Single source provision of all the resources necessary for completion of the project
(However, the design-build approach could lead to a loss of owner control and a lower quality product)

What is characteristic of the design team when the whole-building design approach is being used?
It is essential that the design team be fully integrated from the projects’s inception.

Describe integrated project delivery and how it differs from design-bid-build and design-build project delivery methods.
Design-Bid-Build: The owner contracts directly with the designer and contractor (separately). The design team creates CDs which are put out for bid. The owner selects the contractor to complete the job. The owner handles all communication between parties.

Design-Build: The owner contracts directly with a single entity that both designs and builds the space.

Integrated Project Delivery: The owner contracts with a designer and contractor, but the designer handles all subcontractors as does the contractor. In the IPD approach, despite the set up of the contracts, all parties communicate as a team and work together as a whole.

List three ways of structuring IPD agreements.
Project Alliances-cover direct costs but tie additional compensation to performance. Participants waive their liability to each other.

Single purpose entities-new independent corporate structures formed specifically for a project. All implications of starting a new business (Taxes, insurance, corporate structure, legal status, licensing, and so on) must be fully considered.

Relational Contracts- used to limit parties liability, but liability is not waived. In the absence of team consensus, the owner is charged with making final decisions.

Building operations in the United States account for _% of total US energy use.
30%-40%

List at least five things that should be accomplished during the pre-design phase.
*Evaluate the building’s purpose and set project goals
*Set the project budget and schedule
*Define the property boundary and LEED project boundary
*Review applicable building codes and standards
*Select the project team and assign responsibilities
*Lay the foundation for building commissioning activities
*Consider durability planning and management
*Evaluate opportunities for innovative and regional design

Who is responsible for determining the project budget?
The Owner

Define LEED project boundary and property boundary.
LEED Project Boundary must include all of the contiguous land owned by the building owner. OMitting surfaces not associated with the LEED construction contract that arise from natural features or infrastructure or owned by other parties (rivers, roads, train tracks, rights-of-way, and easements) is permitted. At a minimum, include all the land that was or will be disturbed for the purpose of constructing the building or performing alterations/additions to the project.

Property boundary generally refers to a parcel of contiguous land owned by the owner and is defined in the property deed. The LEED project boundary may be smaller than the property boundary, or, in the case of “master plan” projects, the project boundary may exceed the owner’s property boundary.

In a multi-prime delivery model, coordination of the work is the responsibility of the _.
Owner

True or False? The Americans with Disabilities Act is a building code.
False

What are the two methods of complying with ASHRAE Standard 90.1?
Prescriptive Method: the designer strictly follows the guidelines laid out in the standard, such as providing a recommended constant level of ventilation air to a space.

Performance Method: the overall building performance meets the intent of the standard. (Complying with the intent of the standard using the performance method and adapting the requirements for the specific needs of a particular project often results in a building that consumes less energy and still maintains healthy and comfortable indoor conditions.)

Who may NOT be a building commissioner on a LEED NC project of more than 50,000 square feet?
Anyone on the project’s design or construction management team

When should the commissioning process begin?
Pre-design phase

What five things must the commissioning team do to earn credit for enhanced commissioning?
*Review the design before mid-construction documents are produced
*Review contractor submittals for commissioned systems
*Verify that training requirements are met
*Review building operation within 10 months of substantial completion

Which LEED rating system requires a durability management plan?
LEED for Homes

A project can receive LEED points for being located within _ mile(s) of commuter rail, light rail, or subway stations, or within _ mile(s) of bus stops served by two or more routes.
1/2 Mile

1/4 Mile

For optimal daylighting opportunities, the long axis of a building should be oriented __.
east-west

What factors are important when considering the placement of a building on a site?
Solar accessibility, Orientation of the building, and Building shape

What is the heat island effect, and what are some strategies for reducing it?
Heat Island Effect: urban air and surface temperatures that are higher than nearby rural areas. Principal contributing factors include greater numbers of dark, non-reflective surfaces.

Heat Island Effect reduction strategies:
*Reduce the roof area by minimizing the building footprint
*Plant trees for shade
*Reduce or avoid the use of AC
*Use less pavement (when needed, use paving that is at least 50% pervious)
*Use paving and roofing materials with a high SRI value
*Use a green roof or vegetated roof.

Does a white sidewalk have a higher or lower albedo than an asphalt parking lot?
Higher
(Albedo: ability to reflect visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light)

What is the main goal of sustainable stormwater management?
The primary goal of sustainable stormwater management is to allow no more runoff than was produced by the undeveloped site.

What are the two basic challenges of stormwater management?
Quantity Control and Quality Control

Define graywater. How is it collected and how can it be used?
Graywater is untreated wastewater that does not contain any organic matter.
It can be used for below-ground irrigation, but is not recommended for above-ground irrigation and should never be used for watering edible plants.

What is xeriscaping?
landscaping that does not require supplemental irrigation, using plants whose need for water is matched to the local climate, and preparing the soil to reduce water loss to evaporation and runoff

What are some strategies for water efficient landscaping?
Xeriscaping
Recycle or use water collected by graywater or process recycling systems
Rainwater or stormwater collection

What does full-time equivalent occupancy mean?
The FTE occupancy is essentially the total number of occupant-hours spent in the building, divided by 8 hours, which is regarded as the length of one standard full-time occupancy.

A LEED 2009-certified building must use at least _% less water indoors than a baseline water use calculated for the building.
20%

What kind of materials should be used for the envelope of a building in a hot/dry climate?
Hot/Dry: Materials with a high thermal mass-adobe and masonry

List two ways insluation could be added to an existing building.
Add EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system) on the outside of the current building skin.
Add blown-in insulation in the wall cavities and seal any points where air infiltration has been identified.

What is thermal bridging?
Heat transfer to the inside or outside (or vice versa) via the building envelope.

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using steel in building construction?
Advantages: impervious to termites, added resistance to fire and earthquake, and they can span greater distances
Disadvantages: conducts heat 300x faster than wood (they can create thermal bridges to the outside of the building) and by adding the additional insulation, it might reduce the cost-effectiveness.

What is a Trombe wall?
A trombe wall is a special type of masonry wall used for thermal storage in passive solar building. It consists of a masonry wall coated with a dark, heat-absorbing material and faces with a single or double layer of glass. HEat from sunlight passing through the glass is absorbed by the dark surface, stored in the wall, and conducted slowly inward through the masonry.

How do roof designs and materials typically differ for commercial and residential buildings?
Commercial buildings typically have low-slope or flat roofs, while the roofs on most homes are pitched at a slope greater than 3:12. Commercial projects often use rubber or built-up roofing materials, while residential projects are more likely to use asphalt shingles or metal.

A vapor barrier should be placed on the __ side of a wall.
warmer side

Describe three ways to purchase green power.
*Renewable energy products can be purchased either as a fixed energy quantity block or as a percentage of monthly use. (The project must be located in a region that offers this option)
*Renewable energy certificates (RECs) can often be purchased even if the local utility does not offer renewable energy products. RECs aren’t offered in all areas.
*On-site renewable generation requires the purchase and installation of some sort of equipment that generates electricity. (Solar cells, wind turbines, steam turbine powered by burning biomass, fuel cells, or equipment that converts methane gas to electricity)
*Off-site renewable energy is produced by equipment owned and operated by the utility company or its subsidiaries at a location other than the project site.

What is distributed generation, and what are its advantages?
Distributed generation involves placing small, modular electricity generators close to where the power is used, which helps utilities defer or eliminate costly investments in transmission and distribution system upgrades while providing customers with better quality, more reliable energy supplies and a cleaner environment.

Name five cooling strategies. Under what conditions is each strategy most appropriate?
*Design the building to take advantage of natural ventilation (Humid climates)
*Consider radiative cooling in appropriate climates (Effective in climates and during seasons of the year when the temp differences between day and night are significant)
*Consider ground-coupled cooling
*Consider evaporative cooling strategies (Dry climates- such as the southwest)
*Use dehumidification in humid climates (Climates with high humidity levels)

What are the three components of the daylight that hits a work surface, and how can the balance of these components be enhanced?
The exterior reflected component
The direct sun/sky component
The internal reflected component

Balance: a room with a higher ration of ceiling height to depth will have deeper penetration of daylight, whether that daylight enters through sidelighting (windows) or toplighting (skylights and clerestories). Raising the window head height will also result in deeper penetration and more illumination. A more even distribution can be achieved with horizontal strip windows.

Skylights and clerestory windows are examples of __ strategies.
Toplighting

What are the characteristics of sustainable building materials?
Nontoxic
Recyclable or made from recycled material
Renewable
Obtained from local sources
Certified, labeled, or otherwise recognized as compliant with sustainability standards.

What is the difference between post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content? Give examples of each.
Post-Consumer: Content that has already been used by a consumer (Example: water bottles that have been used)
Pre-Consumer: Content diverted from the manufacturing process (Scraps from the manufacturing process of the water bottles)

A regionally manufactured material is produced within _ miles of the project site.
500 miles

A plant must be harvested on a cycle of _ years or less to be considered rapidly renewable. List five examples of rapidly renewable materials.
10 years
Examples: bamboo flooring, cotton batt insulation, linoleum flooring, panels made of sunflower seed board, wheatboard, wool carpeting, and cork flooring

Name two hazardous building materials that may be present in existing buildings built in the 1970s or earlier.
PCBs and asbestos

Who is responsible for developing a waste management plan?
The contractor

The primary waste product in building construction is _.
Wood

(Others include asphalt/concrete/masonry, drywall, roofing, metals, and paper products)

Which components in a building’s mechanical system should have a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13?
Filtration (Determined by ASHRAE Standard 52.2)

Name the seven elements that should be addressed in a building’s O&M plan.
HVAC Systems and Equipment
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Systems and Equipment
Cleaning Equipment and Products
Materials
Water FIxtures and Systems
Waste Systems
Landscape Maintenance

What purpose do referenced standards serve relative to LEED credit requirements?
They are the benchmark against which a project team and LEED certification reviewers can measure the performance of a particular project. These standards and resources provide the foundation for the technical analysis of planned or implemented green building strategies.

The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement to phase out substances connected to ___.
ozone depletion (including CFCs)

What two procedures can be used to demonstrate compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality?
Ventilation Rate Procedure and Indoor Air Quality Procedure

Which credit category references definitions from the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations for wetlands and prime farmlands?
Sustainable Sites

Which credit category references the Energy Policy Act of 1992?
Water Efficiency

Which organization certifies responsible forest management and operations?
FSC- Forest Stewardship Council

Projects in __ can substitute compliance with local energy codes for compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1.
California

What does the fan pressurization method test? Which prerequisite references this test?
The airtightness of the building envelope.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control prerequisite

What is the Energy Star Portfolio Manager used for?
It allows facility managers to track and monitor energy and water consumption at all buildings in the company’s portfolio. It can be used to evaluate building performance, set goals for improvement, or verify information for Energy Star building recognition.

Which LEED rating system references standards for cleaning products?
EBO&M

A building receives a score of 1 on an assessment based on APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines. Does this score represent a good or bad result?
Good

This rating system is used to determine a facility’s level of cleanliness and effectiveness of the custodial staff. Rating of 1-5 (1 being the best)

How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available? (Choose 1)

A. 5
B. 6
C. 3
D. 4
E. 2
A

Is it possible to site for the LEED Green Associate exam and the LEED AP ID+C exam in one day?

A. Yes
B. No
A

Is LEED project experience needed in order to sit for the LEED Ap O+M exam?

A. Yes
B. No
A

Where should you go to receive the most up-to-date information on the LEED rating systems? (Choose 1)

A. The GBCI website
B. The ISO website
C. The USGBC website
D. The Prometric website
C

Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green building? (choose 1)

A. Conserve natural resources
B. Reduce solid waste
C. Improve air and water quality
D. Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
E. All of the above
E

How much time, on average, do Americans spend indoors?

A. 10 percent
B. 90 percent
C. 65 percent
D. 35 percent
B

According to the Department of Energy’s website, space heating is the largest use in the US followed by lighting. True or False?

A. True
B. False
A

Which of the following describes a high-performance building? (choose 1)

A. Conserves water and energy
B. Uses spaces, materials, and resources efficiently
C. Minimizes construction waste
D. Creates a healthy indoor environment
E. All of the above
E

Rise is individually managed within an IPD (integrated project delivery). True or False?

A. True
B. False
B

When working on a green building project, when is the best time to incorporate an integrative design approach? (choose 1)

A. Schematic design
B. Construction documents
C. Design development
D. Beginning of construction
E. Substantial completion
A

Life-cycle assessments (LCAs) are a beneficial tool to determine which of the following? (choose 1)

A. Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
B. Economics of building systems during the life of the building
C. Environmental impacts of materials during construction
D. Social impacts of policies during a fiscal year
E. Maintenance implications, including cost, during the life of the building
A

The project team is looking to conduct a life-cycle cost 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)

A. First costs, excluding the cost of installation
B. First costs, including the cost of installation
C. Maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
D. Maintenance, life expectancy, but not life expectancy
B & C

Which of the following is an unacceptable way to refer to a registered project seeking LEED certification? (choose 1)

A. “Registered with the certification goal of Silver”
B. “Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED certified”
C. “This project is registered under the LEED NC rating system”
D. “As a first step toward LEED Green Building certification, [organization name] has registered this project with the USGBC to achieve LEED certification”
E. “This project is LEED Platinum Registered”
E

Which of the following is correct? (choose 1)

A. U.S. GBC
B. US GBC
C. U.S.G.B.C.
D. U.S. Green Building Council
E. United States Green Building Council
D

Who is responsible for the appeals process? (choose 1)

A. GBCI
B. USGBC
C. Certification bodies
D. None of the above
A

Credit interpretation requests (CIRs) provide which of the following? (choose 2)

A. Responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements
B. Determination of whether a particular strategy can be used to satisfy two different credits at once
C. Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite
D. Definitive assurance that a particular method or strategy permitted on a previous project will be applicable to other projects in the future
A & C

Which of the following statements is true in reference to certification bodies? (choose 2)

A. Certification bodies are managed by the USGBC
B. Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021
C. Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered
D. Certification bodies are responsible for the responding to appeals
E. Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams
B & C

A project’s LEED certification can expire. True or False?

A. True
B. False
A

Which type of project is best suited for the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system? (choose 1)

A. An existing hotel renovating their HVAC system
B. A ground-up, new construction of a school
C. A tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
D. A renovation project focusing on walls, HVAC, and finishes with a 40,000-square-foot new addition
C

A developer in Phoenix is seeking LEED Gold for a new lab facility to be built in the spring. They plan on occupying 32 percent of the facility. Which rating system should they register for? (choose 1)

A. LEED for New Construction
B. LEED for Commercial Interiors
C. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
D. LEED Core & Shell
D

Which categories are specific to the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system and not available in the other rating systems? (choose 2)

A. Sustainable Sites
B. Smart Location and Linkage
C. Innovation in Design
D. Green Infrastructure and Buildings
E. Regional Priority
B & D

Which rating system addresses the appropriate sizing of a project? (choose 1)

A. LEED for Homes
B. LEED for New Construction
C. LEED for Core & Shell
D. LEED for Neighborhood Development
A

Prerequisites are optional, depending on which categories and credits the project is pursuing. True of False?

A. True
B. False
B

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? (choose 1)

A. LEED CI
B. LEED EBOM
C. LEED CS
D. LEED NC
E. LEED ND
B

Which of the the following statements are true in regard to credit weightings? (choose 2)

A. USGBC consulted with NIST and the U.S. EPA’s TRACI tool to determine the credit weightings
B. The LEED rating systems were reorganized, and new credits were introduced to recognize what matters most, such as transportation.
C. All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100-point scale, except for LEED for Homes
D. All credits are worth two points within the LEED NC, but only one point within LEED CS
A & C

If a university wishes to build a new administrative building on their campus, they could look for LEED for New Construction or LEED for Schools rating systems and determine which one is more applicable. (choose 1)

A. True, but only if the mechanical systems are on one loop
B. False, administration buildings cannon be certified under NC
C. True, the project team will need to determine which rating system is best suited to the project
D. False, the university would need to look at the LEED for Universities rating systemC. j
C

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)

A. Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
B. Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance (GBOM)
C. LEED for Homes Reference Guide
D. Reference Guide for LEED New Development
E. Reference Guide for Green Buildling Design and Construction (BD+C)
E

Whicho of the following statements is true about credit weightings and the carbon overlay? (choose 1)

A. Consideres impact of direct energy use
B. Consideres impact of transportation
C. Consideres impact of embodied emissions of water, solid waste, and materials
D. All of the above
D

Incorporating green building strategies, such as high-efficiency mechanical systems, on-site photovoltaic systems, and an indoor water wall to help with the indoor air quality implications? (choose 2)

A. Increased life-cycle costs
B. Increased first cost
C. Reduced construction costs
D. Increased soft costs
E. Reduced soft costs
A & B

If a project plans on earning Silver certification under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system, which point range would they aim for? (choose 1)

A. 50-59
B. 20-30
C. 40-49
D. 60-69
E. 30-39
A

Which of the following meets the MPR regarding minimum gross floor area for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system? (choose 1)

A. 250 square feet
B. 500 square feet
C. 1,000 square feet
D. 2,500 square feet
C

Which rating system has a minimum occupancy rate, in addition to the FTE occupancy, to comply with as an MPR?

A. LEED CI
B. LEED NC
C. LEED EBOM
D. LEED ND
C

WHich of the following statements are not true in regards to MPRs? (choose 2)

A. The LEED project boundary must include all contiguous land that is associated with normal building operations for LEED project building, inlcuding all land that was or will be disturbed for the purpose of undertaking the LEED project
B. The owner must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data for 10 years
C. LEED projects located on a campus must have project boundaries such that if the buildings on campus become LEED certified, then 100 percent of the gross land area on the campus would be included within a LEED boundary.
D. Any given parcel of real property may only be attributed to a single LEED project building unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of complying with prerequisites.
E. Gerrymandering of a LEED project boundary is allowed.
B & E

Which of the following statements are true in reference to minimum floor area requirements? (choose 2)

A. LEED NC must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED CI requires a minimum of 250 square feet of gross floor area.
B. LEED NC must include a minimum of 2,5000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED CI requires a minimum of 250 square feet gross floor area.
C. LEED CS must include a minimum of 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED EBOM requires a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
D. LEED CS must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, while LEED EBOM requires a minimum of 10,000 square feet of gross floor area.
E. LEED for Schools must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
A & E

How many years must a project commit to sharing whole-building energy and water use? (choose 1)

A. Seven years
B. Ten years, unless the building changes ownership
C. Six months
D. One year
E. Five years
E

Which of the following statements are true? (choose 2)

A. Appeals are mailed to GBCI
B. Appeals can be submitted 25 business days after final certification review
C. Appeals are free
D. Appeals can pertain only to credits, not prerequisites or MPRs
E. Appeals are submitted through LEED-Online
B & E

Which of the following is new to all LEED rating systems under LEED 2009? (choose 1)

A. Minimum program requirements
B. Credit interpretation requests
C. Regional Prioritization category
D. Awareness & Education category
C

Design reviews can prove to be a beneficial option for a team to pursue since the project can be awarded points before construction begins. True or False?

A. True
B. False
False

LEED project registration provides which of the following (choose 2)

A. Three credit interpretation requests (CIRs)
B. One preapplication USGBC review of project submittals and documentation
C. One point toward LEED certification for registration prior to the development of construction documents
D. Access to online LEED credit submittal templates for the project
E. Establishment of contact with GBCI and the assigned certification body
D & E

An application for LEED certification must contain which of the following? (choose 2)

A. Project summary information, including project contact, project type, project cost, project size, number of occupants, estimated date of occupancy, etc.
B. A list of all members of the design and construction team, including contact information, documented green building industry experience, and indication of all LEED Accredited Professionals
C. Completed LEED credit submittal templates for all prerequisites and attempted credits, plus any documentation specifically required to support those templates
D. Detailed documentation for all credits pursued, including full-sixed plans and drawings, photocopies of invoices for all purchased materials, records of tipping fees, all energy modeling inputs and assumptions, and evidence of all calculations performed in support of LEED credits
A & C

When should the construction credits and prerequisites be submitted for certification review? (choose 1)

A. Beginning of construction
B. One year after occupancy
C. After substantial completion
D. Once permit is obtained
E. Six months after occupancy
C

Regarding the application process for LEED certification, which of the following is a correct statement? (choose 1)

A. LEED credit submittal templates and documentation may be submitted only after occupancy
B. All LEED credit submittal templates and documentation must be submitted prior to construction.
C. Prerequisites and credits marked as “Design” may be submitted and reviewed at the end of the design phase
D. The optional design-phase submittal allows projects to secure points for specified LEED credits, for which a preliminary certification will be awarded, if the project has earned a sufficient number of points.
C

How long does a project team have to submit an appeal after receiving certification review comments back from GBCI? (choose 1)

A. 15 business days
B. 25 business days
C. 45 business days
D. 1 week
E. 1 month
B

Which of the following correctly characterize credit interpretation requests (CIRs)? (choose 3)

A. Can be viewed only by the primary contact for a registered project
B. Can be submitted any time after the project is registered
C. can be requested through LEED-Online
D. Can be requested only in a written request mailed to GBCI
E. Can address more than one credit or prerequisite
F. Are relevant to one specific project and will not be referenced in the CIR database
B, C & F

A LEED Accredited Professional is presented with a project that was started without sustainable design or LEED certification in mind and is about to enter the construction documents phase. However, neither the owner nor any of the design team members involved thus far have significant experience with either LEED or sustainable design. Given this situation, which of the following would tend to have the most influence on the effectiveness of the sustainable design process for a project aimed at LEED certification? (choose 3)

A. Starting the sustainable design process and consideration of LEED-related goals as soon as possible
B. Extensive research, evaluation, and life-cycle assessment for intended material and technology
C. Aggressive value engineering of individual line items to ensure that the budget is not exceeded
D. Collectively delegating responsibility for specific target LEED credits and associated strategies to appropriate team members
E. Establishing means of collaborative, interdisciplinary communication among team members as a departure from a conventionally more segmented design process.
A, D & E

Which of the following rating systems do not utilize LEED-Online as means for project teams to submit documentation for certification review? (choose 2)

A. LEED NC
B. LEED ND
C. LEED for Homes
D. LEED CI
E. LEED EBOM
B & C

What is the foundation for sustainable design for individual buildings or entire neighborhoods? (choose 1)

A. Carbon emissions
B. Location
C. Water use
D. Orientation
E. Energy use
B

What type of assessment is used to determine brownfield sites? (choose 1)

A. ASTM C1540 Brownfield Testing
B. ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
C. ASTM E408 Standart Test Methods for Total Emittance of Surfaces, Using Inspection Meter Techniques
D. ASTM E789 Standard Test Methods for Evaluation for Sites
B

Which of the following types of properties is best suited for a LEED project? (choose 2)

A. Prime farmland
B. Floodplains
C. Habitat for any endangered species
D. Within 500 feet of wetlands
E. Within 250 feet of a body of water
F. Public parkland
D & E

Which of the following street grid density descriptions promotes a more pedestrian friendly community? (choose 1)

A. A higher street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting
B. A higher street grid density with wide streets interconnecting
C A Lower street grid density with wide streets interconnecting
D. A lower street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting
A

Which of the following represent the major factors that impact transportation effects on the environment? (choose 3)

A. Vehicle technology
B. Fuel
C. Human behavior
D. Quality of roads
E. Suburban development
A, B & C

Which of the following are sustainable strategies that should be implemented on an auto-dependent green building? (choose 4)

A. Provide priority parking for carpools/vanpools
B. Provide a mass transit discount program to employees
C. Supply alternative fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations
D. Offer discounted parking rates for multioccupant vehicles
E. Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy) for occupant usage in the new building.
A, C, D & E

Which of the following are effective and sustainable strategies to address transportation for a LEED project? (choose 3)

A. Choose a site near a bus stop
B. Limit parking
C. Encourage carpooling
D. Provide SUVs for all employees
E. Choose a greenfield site
A, B & C

Which of the following is the best landscape design strategy to implement to reduce heat island effects? (choose 1)

A. Absorption
B. Xeriscaping
C. Increased albedo
D. Deciduous trees
E. Increased imperviousness
C

The owner of a two-story office project has suggested that he is interested in the installation of a vegetated roof system and would like the design team to evaluate it as an option. Which set of team members best represents all of those who might offer meaningful input to this evaluation? (choose 1)

A. Architect, lanscape architect, and civil engineer
B. Architect, contractor, and structural engineer
C. Landscape architect, contractor, civil engineer, and structural engineer
D. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, and civil engineer
E. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, and mechanical engineer
F. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, and contractor
F

Emissivity is an indication of which of the following material properties? (choose 1)

A. Ability to reflect light from light sources
B. Ability of a transparent or translucent material to admit solar gain
C. Ability of a material to absorb heat across the entire solar spectrum, including all nonvisible wavelengths
D. Ability of a material to give up heat in the form of long wave radiation
D

The design team has attempted to address 50 percent of the hardscape surfaces on the project’s site to meet the requirements to reduce the heat island effect for LEED compliance. Which of the following strategies should the LEED AP discuss with the design team? (choose 3)

A.Effective tree-shaded area of hardscape features
B. Solar reflectance index of for all nonstandard paving materials proposed
C. Percentage of perviousness for proposed open-grid paving materials
D. Emissivity of all low-albedo hardscape features in the design
E. Runoff coefficients for impervious paving materials selected.
A, B & C

Which of the following are strategies to reduce storm water runoff? (choose 3)

A. Green roofs
B. Impervious asphalt
C. Pervious pavers
D. Bioswales
A, C & D

A vegetated roof system using native and adapted plant species has the opportunity to contribute to earning which three credits? (choose 3)

A. Rapidly Renewable Materials
B. Stormwater Design: Quantity Control
C. Heat Island Effect
D. Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
E. Optimize Energy Performance
B, C & E

Which of the following are LEED concepts that are MOST significantly influenced by site selection prior to design of the project? (choose 2)

A. Heat Island Effect
B. Alternative Transportation: Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
C. Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access
D. Minimize Water Usage
E. Brownfield Redevelopment
C & E

How many basic services are required to comply with the LEED rating systems?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 12
D. 10
E. 6
D

What is the minimum required American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) score for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles by the LEED rating systems?

A. 100
B. 40
C. 10
D. 5
E. 20
B

What material options would be best to comply with the LEED rating systems for roofing materials? (choose 2)

A. Gray asphalt with an SRI of 22
B. Aluminum coating with an SRI of 50
C. Red clay tile with an SRI of 36
D. White ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with an SRI of 84
E. White cement tile with an SRI of 90
F. Light gravel on built-up roof with an SRI of 37
D & E

If an existing building seeks water efficiency strategies but has a limited budget, installing which of the following would be economically viable options? (choose 2)

A. Aerators
B. Low-flow toilets
C. Waterless urinals
D. Capturing rainwater for irrigation
E. Flush valves
A & E

Which of the following products are not examples of a flow fixture? (Choose 2)

A. Lavatory faucets
B. Toilets
C. Sprinkler heads
D. Aerators
E. Showerheads
F. Urinals
B & F

Which of the following strategies might contribute to water-efficient landscaping? (choose 3)

A. Planting of hardwood trees to provide shade
B. Planting native or adapted plant species
C. Installing turf grass
D. Reducing amount of pervious surface area
E. Combining vegetated swales and cisterns to capture rainwater
A, B & E

A previously developed site is undergoing a major renovation. The plans include avoiding undeveloped areas and planting more than half of the site era with native and adapted vegetation. Retention ponds and bioswales will also be implemented with native vegetation. Which of the following LEED concepts might these strategies contribute? (choose 4)

A. Heat island effect
B. Stormwater runoff reduction
C. Site disturbance
D. Water-efficient landscaping
E. Increase density
A, B, C & D

The major renovation of a four-story, 40,000-square-foot building in Florida includes repaving existing parking areas along the entire length of the south and west facades of the building. The building and parking areas compose the entire site to its boundaries, not leaving any green space. The common afternoon rain showers have led the design team to select open-grid paving with vegetated cells equivalent to 50 percent of its surface in lieu of a lower-first-cost solution, such as black asphalt. Based on the information provided, which of the following benefits and LEED strategies might the open-grid paving strategy contribute? (choose 3)

A. Reduced site disturbance
B. Water-efficient landscaping
C. Heat island effect
D. Stormwater management
E. Optimize energy performance
F. Water use reduction
C, D & E

Which of the following are types of process water uses? (choose 3)

A. Cooling towers
B. Boilers
C. Washing machines
D. Cisterns
E. Toilets
A, B & C

Which of the following are potential sources of nonpotable water? (choose 3)

A. Blackwater
B. Municipally supplied reclaimed water
C. Captured rainwater
D. Wastewater from a toilet
E. Graywater
B, C & E

Which of the following uses are best described and suitable for nonpotable water? (choose 2)

A. Drinking water
B. Irrigation
C. Clothes washing
D. Process water
E. Dishwashing
F. Showers
B & D

Which of the following are not subject to LEED minimum energy requirements? (choose 3)

A. Office equipment
B. Elevators
C. Chillers
D. Process energy
E. Regulated energy
A, B & D

When addressing refrigerants for a project and to comply with the Fundamental Refrigerant Management prerequisite, which of the following should be considered? (choose 3)

A. Fan motors and variable-frequency drives for ventilation air handlers
B. Base building air-conditioning systems
C. Boilers for heating systems
D. Reuse of existing HVAC&R systems
E. Elimination of substances with high ozone-depleting potential from use in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
B, D & E

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 is primarily concerned with which of the following? (choose 1)

A. Lighting design
B. Ventilation effectiveness
C. Energy consumption
D. Ozone depletion
C

Which of the following are categorized as regulated energy? (choose 3)

A. Computers
B. Space heating
C. Refrigeration
D. Service hot water
E. Lighting
B, D & E

Which of the following refrigerants is contained within fire suppression systems? (choose 1)

A. CFCs
B. HCFCs
C. HFCs
D. Chloroflurocarbons
E. Halons
E

Which of the following are appropriate statements with regard to commissioning in the context of green building? (choose 2)

A. The CxA should be a primary member of the design team who is directly responsible for the project design or construction management.
B. The CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals who are directly responsible for project design or construction management (preferably from a separate firm).
C. The CxA is indirectly responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment prior to installation, calibration, and operations
D. The CxA is responsible for verifying the building systems and equipment after installation
B & D

Which energy demand reduction strategies are missing from the list below? (choose 2)
Establish energy design and energy goals
Use free energy
Insulate
A. Size the building appropriately
B. Use thermal storage
C. Monitor consumption
D. Use energy simulation
E. Purchase off-site renewable energy
A & C

Which of the following could contribute to earning the On-site Renewable Energy credit? (choose 3)

A. Passive solar design concept that captures winter heat from the sun
B. Photovoltaic panels that provide electricity to the building
C. A wind farm located within 500 miles from the project and operated by the local utility company
D. A ground-source heat pump that takes heat from the ground
E. Solar hot water system
F. An on-site electric generator powered by geothermal energy
G. A solar farm adjacent to the project site providing clean power to the grid
B, E & F

What is the primary intent of the Green Power credit? (choose 1)

A. To comply with the Montreal Protocol
B. To encourage more solar farms in the US and avoid carbon trading
C. To encourage the development and use of renewable clean energy that is connected to the utility grid
D. To minimize production of greenhouse gases by generating on-site renewable energy
C

Which of the following is not a measurement for energy use in the US? (choose 1)

A. Kilowatt-hour for electricity
B. Liters for liquid fuel
C. Therms for natural gas
D. Gallons for liquid fuel
B

The engineer working on a new corporate building project seeking LEED for Core & Shell certification, has proposed a cogeneration system that provides electricity, cooling, heating, hot water, and dehumidification of outside air. The waste heat from the gas turbine-powered electric generator exhaust is designed and intended to drive an absorption chiller for cooling the building, therefore not using any CFCs or HCFCs. To which of the following LEED credits might these strategies contribute? (Choose 2)

A. Commissioning
B. On-Site Renewable Energy
C. Enhanced Refrigerant Management
D. Green Power
E. Optimize Energy Performance
C & E

Which of the following BEST represents the typical range of plug loads for office buildings? (choose 1)

A. 0.1-0.25 watts per square foot
B. 0.5-1.00 watts per square foot
C. 20-30 watts per square foot
D. 5-10 watts per square foot
B

When should the OPR (owner’s project requirements) be prepared?

A. Schematic design
B. Construction documents
C. Design developments
D. Beginning of construction
E. After substantial completion
A

Which of the following materials could contribute to earning the Recycled Content credit, as pre consumer recycled content? (Choose 3)

A. Metal stud manufacturing scrap sent back into the same manufacturing process
B. Paper towels manufactured from cardboard used for packaging
C. Medium-density fiberboard panels manufactured with sawdust generated by the manufacturing of structural insulated panels
D. Concrete made with fly ash collected from coal-burning power plants
E. Carpet padding manufactured with waste fiber collected from textile manufacturing plants
C, D & E

The percentage calculation for rapidly renewable materials accounts for which of the following? (Choose 2)

A. Cost of rapidly renewable materials
B. Volume of rapidly renewable materials
C. Combined weight for all rapidly renewable materials
D. Total materials cost for the project
A & D

Which of the following is not an example of rapidly renewable materials? (choose 1)

A. Strawboard
B. Oak wood flooring
C. Cotton insulation
D. Cork flooring
E. Wheatboard
B

A library is to be constructed with wood posts and beams salvaged from barns in the region, and purchased FSC Certified Wood for doors and trim. The owner is interested in determining whether the project meets the requirements of certified wood for LEED. The qualification of products and determination of their contribution to certified wood requires keeping track of which of the following? (choose 2)

A. Cost of certified wood products as a percentage of the total material cost of the project
B. Cost of certified wood products as a percentage of the total cost for wood products purchased for the project
C. Weight of certified wood products as a percentage of all new wood products used on the project
D. Chain-of-custody documentation for all FSC certified wood products
E. Chain-of-custody documentation for all new wood products purchased for the project
B & D

Which of the following resources should a facility manager consult in reference to finding more information about sustainable purchasing options? (choose 3)

A. EPEAT
B. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
C. ENERGY STAR
D. EPA
E. BEES
A, C & E

Which of the following greenhouse gases is a by-product of landfills? (choose 1)

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Methane
C. Sulfur dioxide
D. Nitrous oxide
B

Which of the following statements are not true about green building materials? (choose 2)

A. Rapidly renewable materials are harvested within 10 years
B. Cradle-to-grave materials can be recycled
C. Products with postconsumer recycled content can contribute to earning the Recycled Content LEED credit while products with pre consumer recycled content cannot
D. Cotton insulation can be considered a type of rapidly renewable material
B & C

Which o the following would the contractor upload to LEED-Online? (choose 2)

A. Stormwater management plan
B. Total amount of waste diverted from a landfill
C. The total material cost of the project and the percentage containing recycled content
D. Energy modeling calculations to show expected energy savings
B & C

When addressing materials and resources, a project team should incorporate which of the following to comply with the credits and prerequisites of the MR category within the LEED rating systems? (Choose 3)

A. The purchasing policy of the manufacturer
B. Location of manufacturing plant of steel
C. The type of care the CEO drives
D. Postconsumer recycled content of a chair
E. Extraction location of silica
B, D & E

How would a contractor show proof of compliance for FSC certified wood for a LEED NC project? (choose 1)

A. Give the architect a spreadsheet summarizing all of the wood was purchased with 500 miles of the project site
B. Upload receipts of FSC wood purchased to LEED-Online
Upload chain-of-custody documentation to LEED-Online
C. Complete a credit submittal template and upload it to LEED-Online including the chain-of-custody numbers and invoice amounts
D. Mail all documentation to USGBC
D

Which of the following is not considered an ongoing consumable product? (choose 1)

A. Soap
B. Batteries
C. Furniture
D. Paper towels
E. Lamp bulbs
C

How is waste hauled from construction site calculated for the purposes of LEED (choose 1)

A. As a percentage of total material cost of a project
B. As a percentage of the total material volume or weights
C. As a percentage of total cost of a project
D. In tons
D

Which of the following is consistent with the range of MERV filter ratings? (choose 1)

A. 1-30
B. 0-50
C. 1-110
D. 1-16
E. 1-100
D

Which of the following are consistent with the requirements of Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants (choose 3)

A. All adhesives and sealants must not exceed the VOC limits set by ASHRAE 232-1998: Maximum VOC Emissions in Occupied Spaces with Recirculating Air
B. Nonaerosol adhesives and sealants must be in compliance with VOC limits set by SCAQMD, Rule 1168
C. Paints and coatings must contain no phenol-formaldehyde
D. Adhesives and sealants must carry a Green Spec seal of approval
E. Aerosol adhesives must meet VOC limits established by the Green Seal Standard (GS-36)
F. While projects are encouraged but not required, to use low-VOC adhesives and sealants on exterior building element, all adhesives and sealants inside of the building envelope weather seal must meet the requirements of the referenced standards
B, E & F

Which of the following are standards for indoor air quality? (choose 3)

A. Greenguard
B. ASHRAE 90.1
C. CRI Green Label Plus
D. Green Seal
E. ENERGY STAR
A, C & D

SCAQMD Rule 1168 refers to which of the following? (choose 1)

A. Measures air-change effectiveness
B. Describes ventilation requirements for acceptable indoor air quality
C. Defines the use of urea- and phenol-formaldehyde in composite wood and agrifiber products
D. Sets the VOC maximum content for adhesives and sealants
E. Sets the VOC maximum content for paints and coatings
F Defines the maximum allowable VOC emissions for carpets and carpet cushions
D

Which of the following statements is not a strategy to maintain indoor air quality? (choose 1)

A. Open all windows to flush contaminated air out of a building for at least two weeks prior to occupancy
B. Coordinate a green cleaning program
C. Install high-efficiency filters
D. Specify adhesives and sealants with low or no VOCs
A

When addressing thermal comfort, which of the following are not addressed? (choose 2)

A. Humidity
B. Ventilation requirements
C. Air movement
D. Artificial light
E. Average temperature
B & D

An environmental tobacco smoke control policy BEST addresses which of the following? (choose 1)

A. Providing ventilation requirements to effectively remove tobacco smoke
B. Providing dedicated smoking rooms 25 feet away from building entrances
C. Preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating indoor environments
D. Preventing tobacco smoke from entering the air occupied by nonsmokers
D

Which of the following is the labeling standard applicable to carpets and carpet pads? (choose 2)

A. CRI Green Label+
B. Green-e
C. Green carpets
D. Green Seal
E. Green Seal 36
F. CRI Green Label
A & F

A 60,000-square-foot existing building timber frame building is undergoing a major renovation, including the addition of 140,000 more square feet. This 200,000-square-foot renovation project reuses the existing structure, replaces single-pane windows with energy-efficient glazing manufactured in a nearby town, and installs salvaged wood floors donated from an adjacent property. Which of the following credits may be applicable to this project’s LEED certification application? (choose 2)

A. Certified Wood
B. Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood & Agrifiber
C. Optimize Energy Performance
D. Local/Regional Materials
E. Construction Waste Management
C & D

Which of the following best describes the LEED strategy applicable to ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007? (choose 1)

A. Exterior lighting levels
B. Thermal comfort by means of controllability
C. Environmental tobacco smoke control
D. Ventilation and indoor air quality
E. Building flush-out parameters and guidelines
D

A tenant fit-out project seeking LEED CI certification plans to use a raised access floor to include underfloor air distribution, allowing the use of floor-mounted operable diffusers at each workstation and therefore eliminating overhead ducts, thus maximizing the interior floor-to-ceiling height. The moderate supply air temperature required at the diffusers would reduce the amount of energy associated with cooling a consistently greater quantity of outside air needed to improve air quality. Which LEED strategies are addressed? (choose 2)

A. Increased Ventilation
B. Construction IAQ Management
C. Regional Priority
D. Controllability of Systems: Thermal Comfort
E. Acoustical Performance
A & D

Which of the following design-team deliverables and team members are most likely to play a significant role in achieving a Construction IAQ Management Plan? (choose 2)

A. Project specifications
B. Civil engineer
C. Construction documents
D. Lighting designer
E. General contractor
F. Electrical engineer
A & E

Which of the following most closely represents an appropriate level of overall illumination on an office work surface, including daylighting, ambient artificial lighting, and task lighting? (choose 1)

A. 1-2 footcandles
B. 5-10 footcandles
C. 15-25 footcandles
D. 40-60 footcandles
E. 75-120 footcandles
F. 150-200 footcandles
D

To which standards should engineers design the ventilation systems for a LEED project? (choose 2)

A. ASHRAE 55
B. California AIr Resources Board
C. ASHRAE 62.1
D. ASHRAE 90.1
E. ASTM 44
A & C

Which of the following strategies have proven to increase productivity and occupant satisfaction in green buildings? (choose 2)

A. Providing access to daylight
B. Selecting a site adjacent to a shopping center
C. Improving indoor air quality
D. Implementing a recycling program
E. Offering incentives for carpooling
A & C

A mid-sized hotel project plans on incorporating appropriate passive-solar orientation, geometry, and glazing to minimize summer cooling loads and to take advantage of the site’s opportunities for winter solar gain. The building will be built from 8-inch-thick structural insulated panels (SIPs) with a pressed straw insulated core held together by the natural resins from the straw and using face sheets of exterior-grade OSB made from 100 percent pre consumer scrap wood and phenol-formaldehyde-based resin. Which of the following LEED credits would these strategies contribute? (choose 3)

A. Local/Regional Materials
B. Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants
C. Optimized Energy Performance
D. Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood
E. Low-Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings
F. Recycled Content
G. Minimum Acoustical Performance
C, D & F

Exemplary performance generally requires which of the following? (choose 1)

A. Develop an innovative strategy not presented in any existing LEED credit.
B. Achieve either 20 percent or the next incremental percentage threshold established by the existing LEED credit that is being exceeded, whichever is greater.
C. Meet or exceed the next percentage threshold as listed within the existing credit
D. Surpass the defined threshold of an innovative strategy being proposed by the team
E. Regardless of the LEED credit being pursued, achieve at least double the minimum effort described within the existing LEED credit, regardless of which credit is being exceeded
C

Pursuing an Innovation in Design opportunity is appropriate when at least which of the following are true? (choose 2)

A. The project is unable to meet the requirements
B. The compliance paths offered within an existing LEED credit are not possible to pursue
C. The project has exceeded or is projected to exceed the minimum performance established by an existing LEED credit.
D. The project has achieved measurable performance in a LEED credit within another rating system
C & D

Is it possible for the same building to earn multiple LEED certifications?

A. Yes
B. No
A

Which of the following statements are true regarding RPCs (Regional Priority Credits)? (choose 3)

A. Earning an RPC adds a bonus point to the project’s total points
B. RPCs are new credits included in the LEED rating system
C. Projects that are not registered with the 2009 versions of LEED are not awarded points within the Regional Priority category
D. Each zip code is assigned eight RPC opportunities
E. A project may earn up to four RPC bonus points
A, C & E

How many points can be earned in the Regional Priority category?

A. Six
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four
E. Ten
D

There are five LEED APs on the Botanical Center project, including three from the architectural firm, one from the mechanical engineering firm, and another from the electrical engineering firm. How many points can be achieved within the ID category for achieving this effort?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
A