Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) LEED-Green-Associate Exam Questions and Answers PDF

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a type of compound that was widely used in the 20th century in various applications, including as a refrigerant in air conditioning systems such as centrifugal chillers. CFCs are known to deplete the ozone layer when released into the atmosphere, and their use has been phased out in many countries under the Montreal Protocol. References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

As per the LEED prerequisite for Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control:

“Prohibit smoking in the building and on property within 25 feet from operable windows, entries and air intakes.”

Building entrances are particularly sensitive areas where smoke can enter the ventilation system.

Here is your question formatted according to your requested structure, categorized under the Materials and Resources LEED topic:

LEED MPRs state:

“Must be in a permanent location on existing land… Must use reasonable LEED boundaries… Must comply with project size requirements: BD+C and O+M: minimum 1,000 sq ft…”

Only option B satisfies all these conditions.

Smart growth principles aim to create livable, walkable, and sustainable communities that reduce sprawl, preserve natural resources, and enhance quality of life. One of the principles is to foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place by mixing land uses, providing a range of housing opportunities and choices, creating walkable neighborhoods, and encouraging community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions. The project that protects open space and farmland by building housing and offering transportation choices near jobs, shops and schools exemplifies this principle. References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook, Smart Growth Principles