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Question 1

Which of the following terms encourages team members to collaborate throughout the process of design and construction to create synergistic solutions?

Options:

A.

Charrette

B.

Triple bottom line

C.

Life-cycle analysis

D.

Integrative design

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Question 2

To attain the Integrative Process Credit, a project team must identify

Options:

A.

synergies between systems

B.

tenant design and construction guidelines

C.

community outreach strategies

D.

order of phase completion

Question 3

The purpose of a life-cycle assessment in LEED is to evaluate the potential

Options:

A.

cost impacts Of a building through its life-cycle

B.

safety impacts of a material through its life-cycle

C.

human impacts 0t a material through its lite-cycle

D.

environmental impacts of a building through its life-cycle

Question 4

Which statement is the U.S. Green Building Council vision?

Options:

A.

A transformed built environment leading to a sustainable future

B.

Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation

C.

Meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and improving the lives of millions of citizens through better buildings

D.

To transform the building and construction sector across three strategic areas - climate action, health and wellbeing and resources and circularity

Question 5

Which of the following reflects a scorecard rule for LEED Credit Point Allocation?

Options:

A.

Maximum of 100 base points

B.

Minimum of seven points per credit category

C.

Maximum of 55 credits within each rating system

D.

Minimum of five prerequisites within each rating system

Question 6

A project team has three principal participants with LEED AP credentials. One is an energy modeler, one is a civil engineer and the third one is a general contractor. Under which category can their credentials contribute a point?

Options:

A.

Innovation

B.

Commissioning (Cx)

C.

Sustainable Sites

D.

Energy and Atmosphere

Question 7

What plumbing fixture eliminates water use?

Options:

A.

Ultrasonic toilet

B.

WaterSense labeled toilet

C.

Low-flow lavatory

D.

Composting toilet

Question 8

By specifying the installation of occupancy sensors for the building's lighting system, what pair of LEED credit categories would be affected?

Options:

A.

Innovation and Water Efficiency

B.

Integrative Process and Sustainable Sites

C.

Location and Transportation and Materials and Resources

D.

Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy and Atmosphere

Question 9

What purpose does a LEED impact category serve?

Options:

A.

Describes the issues that LEED projects are not meant to address

B.

Determines the number of potential technical pathways accepted by LEED for each credit

C.

Determines the number of points needed in each category to achieve a certain certification level

D.

Helps project teams understand LEED system goals and determine what a LEED project should accomplish

Question 10

Which of the following is a cause of surface water degradation?

Options:

A.

Rainwater harvesting

B.

Expansion of pervious surfaces

C.

Expansion of impervious surfaces

D.

Expansion of outdoor filtration systems

Question 11

In a large site that has a short, intense rainy season and a long, dry season, what component of a collected rainwater irrigation system is most likely to make it cost prohibitive over a conventional system?

Options:

A.

Irrigation piping systems

B.

Irrigation control systems

C.

Rainwater storage cisterns

D.

Landscaping plant selection

Question 12

How is an exemplary performance point earned if the credit is available for exemplary performance per the Reference Guide?

Options:

A.

Submit a Project CIR

B.

Increase performance by 25%

C.

Verify that precedent has been established

D.

Meet the indicated incremental performance threshold

Question 13

Which LEED strategy creates a smaller footprint and maximizes the floor area ratio?

Options:

A.

Increase density

B.

Increase population

C.

Increase surrounding diversity

D.

Increase hardscape around building

Question 14

Which of the following practices ensures that building systems are designed efficiently, installed appropriately and operate as intended?

Options:

A.

Positive feedback loop

B.

Negative feedback loop

C.

Building commissioning

D.

Building retrocommissioning

Question 15

What is pre-consumer recycled content?

Options:

A.

Virgin material that is not utilized in production

B.

Waste material that is generated from factories

C.

Waste material that is generated by households or by commercial use

D.

Waste material that is diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process

Question 16

The intent of the location valuation factor is to incentivize the purchase of products that

Options:

A.

reduce transportation emissions

B.

support the local economy and workers

C.

emit no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

D.

comply With responsible extraction regulations

Question 17

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) negatively impact which of the following entities?

Options:

A.

Quality of daylight

B.

Quality of indoor air

C.

Durability of a product

D.

Ability to recycle a product

Question 18

Which of the following facilitates the recharging of aquifers?

Options:

A.

Asphalt road

B.

Pervious paving

C.

Impervious paving

D.

Concrete parking lot

Question 19

If a project incorporates daylighting, in which category should the project team seek points for implementing this strategy?

Options:

A.

Energy and Atmosphere

B.

Innovation

C.

Indoor Environmental Quality

D.

Sustainable Sites

Question 20

In order to maintain the LEED Green Associate credential, you must earn which of the following continuing education credits?

Options:

A.

15 hours per year with six hours being LEED specific

B.

15 hours every two years with three hours being LEED specific

C.

30 hours per year with three hours being LEED specific

D.

30 hours every two years with six hours being LEED specific

Question 21

Which of the following plans is implemented after occupancy?

Options:

A.

Green Cleaning

B.

Value Engineering

C.

Fundamental Commissioning (cx)

D.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Question 22

Which term describes misinformation presented to consumers to portray a product or policy as being more environmentally friendly than it is?

Options:

A.

Biomimicry

B.

Greenwashing

C.

Green infrastructure

D.

Environmental certification

Question 23

Unless mitigated, resource consumption over the life of a conventional building

Options:

A.

remains steady

B.

gradually decreases the total emissions footprint

C.

incrementally increases the total emissions footprint

D.

fluctuates between increasing and decreasing the total emissions footprint

Question 24

A project plans to build a campus of buildings. Which of the following strategies should the project team consider to reduce energy demand?

Options:

A.

Purchase carbon offsets

B.

Design buildings to shade each other

C.

Enroll in a demand response program

D.

Select HVAC equipment without refrigerants

Question 25

Building and material reuse contribute to the sustainability goals of a project by

Options:

A.

reducing the use Of raw materials

B.

saving time during the material selection phase

C.

lowering the overall construction budget ot the project

D.

utilizing waste-to-energy as an alternative to fossil fuel extraction

Question 26

Which of the following organizations' standards are referenced by the LEED rating systems?

Options:

A.

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

B.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

C.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

D.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Question 27

Which of the following scenarios would potentially help a project earn the most LEED points?

Options:

A.

Renovate an abandoned shopping mall in a low-density area outside the city

B.

Build an office and apartment building near an interstate highway and an existing shopping mall

C.

Renovate a large building in a diverse, walkable business district and central transit connectivity

D.

Build a low-density project on a greenfield site outside the city in order to mitigate environmental impact

Question 28

Which of the following processes should a project team use to establish synergy among systems and components?

Options:

A.

Comprehensive

B.

Interactive

C.

Integrative

D.

Systematic

Question 29

In order to earn LEED certification, a project must

Options:

A.

employ a LEED AP on its project team

B.

conduct a whole-building life-cycle assessment

C.

earn a minimum 0t 50 points or meet a prerequisite

D.

satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points

Question 30

Flush out process is performed to remove which of the following?

Options:

A.

voc

B.

Waste

C.

Graywater

D.

Blackwater

Question 31

The Montreal Protocol banned the production of

Options:

A.

freon

B.

CFCs

C.

HCFCs

D.

ammonia

Question 32

The Interior space of a six-story commercial building is being completely renovated. Which of the following actions should the design team conduct first in order to incorporate green building strategies?

Options:

A.

Set project goals

B.

Identify improvement opportunities

C.

Benchmark performance of existing building

D.

Measure performance and undergo third party verification

Question 33

Which strategy can be used to reduce the amount of construction waste?

Options:

A.

Encourage recycling

B.

Specify regional materials

C.

Increase the use of recycled content

D.

Institute an off-site composting program

Question 34

Which of the following benefits could result from achieving LEED certification for a building?

Options:

A.

Preferred public parking

B.

Increased waste to landfills

C.

Qualification for tax rebates

D.

Dedicated public transportation infrastructure

Question 35

What organization reviews and provides final LEED certification report to projects?

Options:

A.

U.S. Green Building Council

B.

Green Building Initiative (GBI)

C.

Green Business Certification Inc.

D.

ASHRAE

Question 36

In an effort to preserve the aquatic habitat and natural stream morphology of a fresh-water stream located downstream of a project boundary, one should consider which of the following strategies?

Options:

A.

Minimize pervious surfaces, enhance native vegetation and capture and reuse rainwater

B.

Minimize impervious surfaces, enhance native vegetation and capture and reuse rainwater

C.

Minimize pervious surfaces, implement low-impact development strategies and mimic natural systems

D.

Minimize impervious surfaces, implement high-impact development strategies and mimic natural systems

Question 37

Which of the following sites would maximize LEED points under Location and Transportation?

Options:

A.

Greenfield site in an urban area with substantial transit connectivity

B.

Infill site on the outskirts of a city with some transportation connectivity

C.

Greenfield site in a low-density area with some transportation connectivity

D.

Infill site within an existing neighborhood with substantial transit connectivity

Question 38

Which of the following team members should participate in the initial evaluation to determine which level of LEED certification to target?

Options:

A.

Owner

B.

Zoning Official

C.

Project Safety Officer

D.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) Certification Reviewer

Question 39

The WaterSense label program was developed by which federal agency to promote water-efficient products and resources?

Options:

A.

General Services Administration (GSA)

B.

Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE)

C.

Department of Energy (DOE)

D.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 40

What rating system should a project use if 55% of the project's gross floor area is appropriate to certify under LEED BD+C and 45% is appropriate under LEED O+M?

Options:

A.

LEED Building Design and Construction

B.

LEED Operations and Maintenance

C.

LEED Green Associate must decide which rating system is most applicable

D.

Project team must decide which rating system is most applicable

Question 41

What element of design can be used to take advantage of natural ventilation, solar energy and daylight?

Options:

A.

Cool roof

B.

Facade treatment

C.

Building orientation

D.

LOW visible transmittance glazing

Question 42

Which of the following credit categories does not have a prerequisite?

Options:

A.

Water Efficiency

B.

Materials and Resources

C.

Location and Transportation

D.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Question 43

Which location for a new building will have the greatest impact on lowering greenhouse gas emissions?

Options:

A.

An economic development district

B.

A brownfield location

C.

A previously developed site

D.

An urban center instead of the suburbs

Question 44

Which of the following Is a measure of energy use intensity?

Options:

A.

Daylighting and views

B.

Energy consumed per unit of floor space

C.

Systems with ENERGY STAR" requirements

D.

The amount of electricity a wind turbine can produce

Question 45

Which of the following must a waste reduction, reuse and recycling program collect and measure?

Options:

A.

Excavated soil and land-clearing debris

B.

Hazardous materials leaving the building

C.

Recycled content 0t purchased office supplies

D.

Waste diverted through recycling and reuse

Question 46

Which of the following has the highest energy consumption in a typical U.S. office building?

Options:

A.

Lighting

B.

Cooling

C.

Space Heating

D.

Water Heating

Question 47

Which of the following third-party verification strategy contributes to environmentally preferable products?

Options:

A.

ASHRAE 90.1

B.

California's Title 24

C.

Green Buying Council

D.

Forest Stewardship Council

Question 48

The intent of waste management in the Materials and Resources credit category is to

Options:

A.

specify the use of green materials

B.

promote the use of rapidly renewable resources

C.

reduce the amount of waste and toxins hauled to landfills

D.

increase the use of pre-consumer/post-consumer recycled content

Question 49

Which is an example of a low-cost Water Efficiency strategy?

Options:

A.

Install new flush valves or flow restrictors

B.

Install subsurface cisterns to collect stormwater

C.

Use only compostable toilets throughout the facility

D.

Incorporate an on-site blackwater treatment system

Question 50

Which of the following concepts uses drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants to promote water conservation?

Options:

A.

Bioswales

B.

Xeriscaplng

C.

Monoculture

D.

Weather-based irrigation

Question 51

What is the process that is performed on existing buildings to identify and recognize system improvements that make the building more suitable for current use?

Options:

A.

Energy modeling

B.

Retrocommissioning

C.

Life-cycle assessment

D.

Fundamental Commissioning (Cx)

Question 52

Which of the following does LEED promote by encouraging compact development?

Options:

A.

Urban sprawl

B.

Walkability

C.

Historic preservation

D.

Development of new infrastructure

Question 53

The maximum points a new construction platinum LEED for Neighborhood Development certification level can earn are

Options:

A.

8

B.

10

C.

12

D.

16

Question 54

To reduce the use of potable water for irrigation, which of the following factors should be taken into consideration?

Options:

A.

Minimize pervious areas

B.

Minimize green roof area

C.

Maximize use of native species

D.

Maximize use of pervious pavement

Question 55

What is the primary purpose of using low-emitting partitions in office buildings?

Options:

A.

To reduce CO₂ levels

B.

To increase thermal comfort

C.

To increase spread of daylight

D.

To reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) levels

Question 56

A firm has been hired to renovate an existing office building and wants to increase the number of points the project receives for Location and Transportation credits. What strategy might the firm recommend?

Options:

A.

Shade the large open parking area with a solar-paneled canopy

B.

Include subsidies for carpools

C.

Replace traditional paving on the parking lot with pervious surfacing

D.

Reduce the building's footprint on the site

Question 57

For benchmarking purposes, a baseline building performance is evaluated (by means of energy simul-ation model), as defined in

Options:

A.

ASHRAE 55-2010

B.

ASHRAE 52.2-2007

C.

ASHRAE 62 1-2010

D.

ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Appendix G

Question 58

Which of the following terms is used when describing a site which may be complicated by the presence of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants?

Options:

A.

Greenfield

B.

Brownfield

C.

Infill development

D.

Previously disturbed

Question 59

Open grid pavement tends to reduce

Options:

A.

native habitat

B.

heat island effects

C.

rainwater infiltration

D.

parking space requirements

Question 60

Which of the following three phases comprise the Integrative Process?

Options:

A.

Discovery, design and construction

B.

Design, construction and feedback

C.

Discovery, implementation and feedback

D.

Study, execution and operation

Question 61

Which of the following options does the triple bottom line entail?

Options:

A.

Time, cost and quality

B.

People, planet and profit

C.

Energy, water and materials

D.

Health, safety and environment

Question 62

An office building is located in an area without public transit access. Which of the following strategies should the office use to promote alternative transportation?

Options:

A.

Offer preferred parking for single-use vehicles

B.

Develop a carpooling program for building occupants

C.

Provide additional parking

D.

Require the local transit authority to add a new route to the site

Question 63

The maximum number of points that can be achieved under the Energy and Atmosphere category for Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovation is:

Options:

A.

33

B.

35

C.

30

D.

31

Question 64

A new tenant in an existing office building is pursuing LEED certification. The tenant would like to encourage alternative transportation methods. Which of the following items can be used to satisfy this request and achieve LEED Location and Transportation Credit?

Options:

A.

Provide underground parking

B.

Designate preferred parking for motorcycles

C.

Develop on a brownfield site after remediation

D.

Develop an alternative commuting incentive program

Question 65

Which factor increases the heat island effect on a project site?

Options:

A.

High albedo

B.

Light-colored surfaces

C.

Paved surfaces

D.

High solar reflectivity index

Question 66

LEED certification steps generally proceed in which of the following order?

Options:

A.

Project Registration, Application Preparation, Submission, Application Review, Certification

B.

Application Preparation, Application Review, Project Registration, Submission, Certification

C.

Select LEED rating system, Submission, Application Review, Project Registration, Certification

D.

Application Preparation, Project Registration, Application Review, Submission, Certification

Question 67

What standard ensures adequate ventilation is supplied to building occupants?

Options:

A.

ASHRAE 55

B.

ASHRAE 62.1

C.

ASHRAE 90.1

D.

ASHRAE 189.1

Question 68

Limiting the concentration of which of the following substances protects the health of construction personnel?

Options:

A.

Biomass

B.

Compostable materials

C.

vocs

D.

CFC refrigerants

Question 69

All LEED rating systems include:

Options:

A.

110 base points plus five Innovation points and two Regional Priority points for a total of 117 points

B.

100 base points, plus six Innovation points and four Regional Priority points for a total of 110 points

C.

90 base points plus four Innovation points and six Regional Priority points for a total of 100 points

D.

110 base points plus six Innovation points and four Regional Priority points for a total of 120 points

Question 70

Utilizing recycled materials achieves the green building objective of

Options:

A.

minimizing the need for landfills

B.

promoting the use of virgin materials and resources

C.

encouraging environmentally responsible forest management

D.

increasing demand for products extracted and manufactured within the region

Question 71

Careful selection of which of the following substances helps manage ozone depletion potential and global warming potential?

Options:

A.

Refrigerants

B.

Insulation

C.

Fuels

D.

Sealants

Question 72

The goal of regional priority credits is to incentivize project teams to

Options:

A.

use a LEED AP on the design team

B.

increase environmental education and advocacy

C.

achieve credits that address geographical specific environmental issues

D.

prioritize the needs of certain areas in the country that have more environmental impact needs than others

Question 73

The Commissioning (Cx) Process has been structured to coincide with the phases of a generic project in which of the following sequences of phases?

Options:

A.

OPR, Design, Construction, Operations and Maintenance

B.

Basis of Design (BOD), OPR, Cx, Construction

C.

Pre-Design, Design, Construction, Occupancy and Operations

D.

Basic Design, Construction, Cx, Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

Question 74

The use of native plant species, captured rainwater and evapotranspiration controllers are all strategies that contribute to

Options:

A.

process water reduction

B.

stormwater runoff control

C.

outdoor water use reduction

D.

reducing graywater demand

Question 75

What does the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) administer?

Options:

A.

LEED Green Associate exams

B.

LEED rating systems development

C.

LEED Credentialing programs related to Green Building practice

D.

LEED Project Certification through third-party certification bodies accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Question 76

The range of points required to maintain Gold level of LEED certification is

Options:

A.

40-49

B.

50-59

C.

50-69

D.

60-79

Question 77

During the charrette, the project team is discussing strategies for improving the indoor environmental quality Which strategy will help attain points toward certification?

Options:

A.

Daylighting

B.

Night lighting

C.

Installing indoor plants

D.

Installing inoperable windows

Question 78

ASHRAE standards are applicable to which of the following LEED categories?

Options:

A.

Sustainable Sites and Energy and Atmosphere

B.

Materials and Resources and Sustainable Sites

C.

Water Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality

D.

Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality

Question 79

A project that does not meet a prerequisite in one credit category

Options:

A.

does not qualify for certification

B.

forfeits all points in the same credit category

C.

must tile a CIR

D.

may substitute a prerequisite from an alternative rating system

Question 80

Which of the following is a strategy that can help projects meet on site sustainability goals during construction?

Options:

A.

Update the LEED checklist

B.

Perform a value engineering exercise

C.

Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates

D.

Implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan

Question 81

Good site design benefits a project in which of the following ways?

Options:

A.

Makes occupants comfortable by providing green spaces

B.

Supports access to diverse land uses, sustainable food and services

C.

Provides access to public transportation and employment opportunities

D.

Protects endangered species and maximizes development of previously undeveloped areas

Question 82

The general contractor for a project located in a dense urban area attempts to gain a credit in Materials and Resources. Which of the following is considered a local material?

Options:

A.

Quarry tile that is extracted 370 mi (595 km) away and manufactured in a city 1.600 mi (2 575 km) away

B.

Stone that is harvested and processed 80 mi (128.7 km) from the project site and purchased 75 mi. (121 km) away

C.

Vinyl flooring manufactured 500 mi (805 km) away but is sold at a warehouse 2 mi (3.2 km) from the project site

D.

Bamboo flooring that is harvested 2.350 mi. (3 782 km) away and manufactured 200 mi. (322 km) away from the project site

Question 83

Which of the following strategies help improve daylighting in an office building?

Options:

A.

Provide individual occupant task lighting

B.

Work with the project glazing contractor to specify low argon windows

C.

Locate private offices toward the building core and organize cubicles at the perimeter

D.

Locate private offices toward the building perimeter and organize cubicles toward the building core

Question 84

The LEED Project team performs an initial review that indicates 34 credit points can be achieved from the credit categories. How many additional points would result in the project achieving LEED Silver?

Options:

A.

10 additional points

B.

15 additional points

C.

20 additional points

D.

30 additional points

Question 85

Which of the following methods provides maximum water efficiency for a building irrigation system?

Options:

A.

Drip irrigation system

B.

Flow irrigation system

C.

Overhead spray sprinklers

D.

Revolving circular sprinklers

Question 86

Which of the following statements regarding non-potable water is true?

Options:

A.

Blackwater can only be used for flush fixtures

B.

Stormwater runoff can be treated and used in a facility's cooling towers

C.

Captured rainwater must be treated before it can be used to irrigate landscaping

D.

can be used for any household purpose as long as it is not consumed

Question 87

ASHRAE 189.1 is an alternative compliance path to what building code?

Options:

A.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

B.

International Green Construction Code (IGCC)

C.

ASHRAE 90.1

D.

California's Title 24

Question 88

According to systems thinking, climate change is an example of which of the following feedback loops?

Options:

A.

Stable

B.

Isolated

C.

Positive

D.

Balancing

Question 89

The amount of landfill-destined waste generated during project construction can be reduced by requiring the general contractor to

Options:

A.

burn paper and cardboard materials on-site

B.

use contractor vehicles to disperse waste materials to multiple disposal sites within the project region

C.

follow requirements for using dimensional construction materials, prefabrication or material efficient framing

D.

take advantage of municipal waste pick-up to reduce the weight of the project's construction material scraps

Question 90

The interior of a hotel is under renovation. The project designer would like to incorporate adaptive reuse. Which of the following strategies would accomplish this goal?

Options:

A.

Relocate to a used building

B.

Reuse the current wood floors as wall panels

C.

Use reconditioned office equipment

D.

Convert the rooms into residential apartments

Question 91

Which impact category is weighted the most in the LEED rating systems?

Options:

A.

Biodiversity

B.

Human Health

C.

Climate Change

D.

Water Resources

Question 92

Which of the following results from incorporating sustainable landscape design?

Options:

A.

Decreased maintenance costs

B.

Encouraged use of exotic plants

C.

Restored and regenerated habitat

D.

Increased use of pesticides and irrigation

Question 93

When the project team develops the project and building construction budget, which of the following should be incorporated?

Options:

A.

Green power purchased from the local power company

B.

Time in the schedule for unique materials and systems

C.

Contingency allowances for additional research and analysis of options

D.

The future environmental impact of building maintenance operations

Question 94

The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that

Options:

A.

are used in certifying a LEED Platinum Project

B.

contribute to developmental density and Sustainable Sites

C.

are included in the LEED for Buildings Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings rating system

D.

most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits

Question 95

Integrated Project Planning and Design is a prerequisite for which type of buildings?

Options:

A.

Retail

B.

Schools

C.

Healthcare

D.

Data Centers

Question 96

Which strategy can reduce potable water consumption?

Options:

A.

Install submeters

B.

Increase site imperviousness

C.

Harvest rainwater for reuse

D.

Use a solar hot water heater

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