Leading Green Practice Test 1 - Answer Key

ANSWER
KEY - Leading Green Practice Test 1 - V4 Green Associate (101q)

Question 1
When analyzing green buildings through numerous studies, what is true about them?
Question 1 Explanation:
According to Cost of Green Revisited - The 2006 study shows essentially the same results as 2004:
there is no significant difference in average costs for green buildings as compared to non-green
buildings. Diverse methods indicate every project is doing something significantly different than
other projects. Green design should not be an add-on. Green design should be considered in the pre-
design phase
A The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings
B A shortage of PV panels led to a 2% rise in LEED buildings in the past 2 years
C LEED teams are achieving certification through widely diverse expensive methods
D Green design is a cost neutral add-on
Question 2
Parking footprints are large contributors to the heat island effect. What are local ordinances?
This question just asks what local ordinances are. Projects should prepare and review a list of the
appropriate and applicable laws, codes, local ordinances, statutes, and industry-related standards
relevant to the project.
A Recommendations on how to zone for energy modeling

B A law usually found in a municipal code
C Regulations imposed to promote orderly development of private lands and prevent land-use conflicts
D Strategies for reducing the heat island effect
Question 3
Apple Inc. promotes an open-office concept but also wants to use daylighting for entire floors
which has a number of trade-offs. How can they ensure that everyone receives adequate light?
Different areas of the project will receive different levels of lighting throughout the day. To make
sure all occupants have quality lighting, a zoned system that adjusts lighting levels based on the
quantity of daylight coming in will work best. People in darker areas would have more artificial light,
while those in the sunnier areas would have less.
A High reflective surface coatings

B Increase operable windows
C Install light shelves on the south and north building façade
D Zoned daylighting controls
E Manual Shares
Question 4
Who is the stakeholder on a project team responsible for verifying the performance and testing
of building systems?
Commissioning Authority designs a plans, verifies the design and verifies the system as built on the
site. Additional points are available for an enhanced report.
A Owner
B LEED Fellow
C Commissioning Authority
D Building Engineer
E Green Rater
Question 5
What aspect of the EPD credit is required to know if it leads to LEED points or not?
For LEED a product must be a permanently installed building product, and is defined as 'an item that
arrives on the project site either as a finished element ready for installation or as a component to
another item assembled on-site.' - USGBC Example products include: steel, wood, drywall, carpet.
Things that are not considered products that count towards the MR credits include: • Scaffolding •
Concrete formwork • Anything temporary
A The cost of the product as a percentage of total materials cost

B The number of different permanent and temporary products used from one manufacturer
C The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers
D The cost of the product as a percentage of 45% of the total cost
Question 6
Which of the following decreases as a project’s timeline progresses?
This is a prime example of why the integrative process can save money over the project’s progress.
A Risk of litigation
B Ability to control costs
C Cost of renewable technologies
D Cost of design changes
Question 7
A project is located in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can
this project still earn LEED points? (CHOOSE 2)
Transportation demand strategies that can reduce single-occupancy vehicle use include: • Locating a
project near public transportation • Encouraging carpooling • Encouraging walking or bicycling •
Providing preferred parking for green vehicles • Discounted transportation passes for buses, rails,
ferry's, etc. • Telecommuting • Compressed workweeks
A Locate a project near 3 diverse uses

B Ensure entire parking foot print is located off site
C Encourage Carpooling
D Enforce compressed work week scheduling
E Stagger work hours
Question 8
A developer has selected to construct their headquarters beside a protected wet land but wants
to reduce energy consumption, mitigate the heat island effect, protect the wetlands habitat and
ensure the buildings occupants will be healthy. How can the developer accomplish this?
An early site assessment is the only item which can impact the 4 project goals as the other ones are
just targeting specific credits.
A By leasing renewable energy from a neighbouring wind turbine farm

B Ensuring maximum project durability
C Xeriscaping and using no potable water for irrigation
D Completing a site assessment in the integrative process
E Source strictly locally extracted and manufactured materials
Question 9
What is a positive impact of the parking footprint?
Green-e Climate certification is for qualifying carbon offsets for LEED
A Land Consumption
B Reduced need for irrigation
C Automobile dependence
D Oil Leaks
E Rainwater runoff
Question 10
Open space can contribute to many credits in multiple credit categories. Select the quality open
space:
A walking trail around a natural wetland encourages social interaction and physical activity, so it
would count as open space. The other options are either off site or exclusive.
A A jogging trail around a natural wetland

B Neighbouring fields of native vegetation
C A private courtyard
D A storm water retention basin
E An urban garden adjacent to the project
Question 11
The date is January 1, 2017. LEED V4 is outdated and will be replaced by LEED 2017. What is
the committee that is responsible for overseeing a consensus based approach in accordance
with LEED protocols?
• LEED Technical Team overseeing TAGS and other groups. It's responsibilities include coordinating
cross-category matters within LEED, reviewing LEED credits and prerequisites for technical validity
and recommending improvements, and assessing LEED's technical rigor, coherency, and achievement
trends through a system of performance metrics. • LEED Consultants assist building owners with
LEED certification. • LEED Board of Directors articulates and upholds the vision, values, and mission
of USGB. • LEED Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) recommend technical solutions to rating system
development and maintenance issues. The groups provide a consistent source of technical advice to
LEED committees and working groups regarding credit and prerequisite improvement and supporting
tool development. Technical Advisory Groups are structured to include expertise for specific technical
issues: location and planning, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials
and resources, and indoor environmental quality. • LEED Steering Committee is an integrated group
of volunteers and staff charged with developing and maintaining LEED as a leadership tool,
preserving the integrity of the LEED rating systems, and ensuring the use of the consensus process to
evolve LEED in accordance with the mission, guiding principles, and strategic plan of USGBC. A
standing committee of USGBC Board of Directors, the LEED Steering Committee is the governing
body of all LEED committees.
A LEED Board of Directors

B LEED Technical Advisory Groups
C LEED Steering Committee
D LEED Technical Team
E LEED for Homes Provider
F LEED Consultants
Question 12
What does every credit category begin within the LEED reference guides?
Each credit category begins with an overview that discusses sustainability and market factors specific
to the category. For each prerequisite and credit, readers will then find the following sections: •
Intent & Requirements • Behind the Intent • Step-by-Step Guidance • Further Explanation •
Required Documentation • Related Credit Tips • Changes from LEED 2009 • Referenced Standards •
Exemplary Performance •
A Triple Bottom Line Analysis

B Requirement
C Overview
D Intent
Question 13
LEED rating systems are updated through revisions on a regular development cycle. What are
the basic types of improvements that help accomplish these goals? (Choose 3)
Maintenance of the current version: This process includes the correction and clarification of credit
language as well as fixing more substantive inaccuracies and omissions, which require a more
rigorous review and approval process. From this process errata and addenda are issued. Adaptations:
The process for adaptations to existing ratings systems and their credits provides an efficient and
streamlined approach for responding to the particular needs, constraints and opportunities of
different project types.
A To incorporate LEED Pilot Credits into the rating systems, where relevant
B Maintenance of the current version of the rating systems
C Development of Addenda to supplement the rating system(s)
D Reference to/inclusion of items addressed through previous Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs)
E Major updates to provide the next versions of the rating systems
F Clarification of LEED Interpretations
Question 14
The integrative process is an integral part of sustainable design and construction. When does
commissioning take place?
Commissioning is the process of verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and
assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the owner's
project requirements. The systems cannot be commissioned until they are installed. The process
takes place prior to occupancy (usually) when the building is substantially completed. For example,
all of the HVAC systems are in, the building has water and power, etc. Things that don't need to be in
place are painting, carpets, tile, etc.'
A Schematic Design
B Before occupancy
C Discovery Phase
D Substantial completion phase
Question 15
A facility manager is looking for information on how to improve IAQ throughout the life of the
building. Which of the following strategies will support this goal?
This question is easy if you identify that all options but one must be completed prior to occupancy
and thus are not a part of Operation and Maintenance. Part of green cleaning involves including the
custodians in the integrative process to get their input and to work together to create goals and
procedures for reducing indoor contaminants from cleaning chemicals.
A Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians

B Locating air intakes away from garages and automobile exhaust
C Selecting only materials with low VOC and offgassing potential
D Full building flushout and indoor air quality testing prior to occupancy
Question 16
A team is not sure how to set its baseline for outdoor water consumption. Which of the
following techniques would not help earn the outdoor water use reduction credit? (CHOOSE 2)
A green/vegetative roof can only add to irrigation requirements and turf grass requires a lot of
irrigation. The other options would help earn this credit. Increasing plant density would be a more
efficient way at watering the ground.
A Increase plant density

B Use turf grass for groundcover
C Install a vegetative roof
D Replace pervious hardscapes with native and adaptive species
E Install submeters and implement LID strategies
Question 17
Employee health is addressed in two categories, IEQ and LT. Which of the following would best
promote employee health? (CHOOSE 2)
A bicycle network directly translates to LEED points while a downtown core is definitely densely
distributed and thus close to diverse uses.
A Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network

B Add preferred parking for accessibility
C Locate the project near a city’s downtown core
D Add preferred parking for green vehicles
E Locate the project near existing infrastructure
Question 18
LeadingGreen just signed a contract with the City of Toronto that allows them to work out of a
historic building. How can the city achieve carbon neutrality for the building?
Carbon Offsets are reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made in order to
compensate for or to offset an emission made elsewhere. One carbon offset represents the reduction
of one metric ton of carbon dioxide or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.
A Purchasing carbon offsets

B Purchasing RECs equivalent to the total cost of annual energy consumption
C Cover the room with solar panels
D Use a combination of solar thermal and solar panels
E Participating in a demand response program
Question 19
The Water Efficiency prerequisite requires indoor water usage reduction of 20% from a baseline
based on what?
When calculating indoor water-use baselines or design cases, the calculations are based on the
number of occupants in the building using the fixtures.
A The number of potable water using fixtures

B The regional cost per cubic meter of water
C The Floor to Area Ration (FAR)
D Occupants' usage
Question 20
Throughout the integrative process a team is attempting to discover the best strategy to protect
and/or restore its habitat on a previously developed site. Name one common strategy that helps
lead to this credit:
On-site restoration involves restoring compacted soils and revegetating. The others help with rain
water management or increasing open space.
A Plant invasive species over existing pervious hardscapes

B Restore soils and revegetate the site
C Use low impact development and green infrastructure
D Build up as opposed to out
Question 21
A development team bought a brownstone house and wants to know the best way to select
windows.
Embodied energy is an accounting methodology which aims to find the sum total of the energy
necessary for an entire product lifecycle. This lifecycle includes raw material extraction, transport,
manufacture, assembly, installation, disassembly, deconstruction and/or decomposition.
A Reusing the existing structures' old windows

B Embodied energy of the windows
C Selecting only triple glazed windows
D Buying old windows
Question 22
What would be an appropriate use for the USGBC member logo for LeadingGreen, which is a
member company of USGBC?
Use of the USGBC member logo is limited to member companies. USGBC does not certify or endorse
any products. Thus, the member logo may not be used to indicate endorsement for a product. A
member company could use the logo in their letterhead for marketing purposes.
A On a company's product to show product endorsement

B On the company's website home page linking to the company's LEED projects
C On company letterhead
D On any partner website of the member company
Question 23
A LEED consultant is reviewing calculations required to manage rainwater and reduce irrigation
needs on the site. What information is required?
The team must know how much rain falls to manage it and use it for irrigation. Evapotranspiration is
useful too, but not just evaporation.
A Precipitation data
B Location of drip irrigation system
C Occupancy counts
D Evaporation Rates in the sky
E Size of high SRI roof
Question 24
The most significant difference between a conventional linear design process versus an
integrative process is:
The integrative process is an iterative, collaborative approach that involves a project's stakeholders
in the process from visioning through completion of construction and throughout building operation.
Both involve all project team members. In integrative process, all team members will meet at least
once as a group. In conventional design, the landscape designer may never speak to the plumber.
A The integrative process is hierarchical instead of linear

B The integrative process does not include a schematic design
C The integrative process is iterative
D The integrative process requires all project team members
E The integrative process has shorter schedules
Question 25
What contributes to the heat island effect?
No matter what shading is good and there is not enough information to determine if the steep sloped
roof is good or bad for the HIE, but it is always better than a low sloped roof. However, a steep
sloped black asphalt shingle roof is no good
A Reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets

B Steep sloped roofs
C Underground parking with a high SRI roof
D Athletic fields covered in turf grass
Question 26
LeadingGreen’s enormous parking lot utilizes constructed shading towers equipped with PV
panels to generate electricity for vehicle recharging stations. Which credits would be impacted
by this? (CHOOSE 2)
Solar shading is a strategy to reduce the Heat Island Affect and using that electricity for EVs satisfies
a part of the green vehicles credit.
A Green Vehicles
B Rainwater Management
C Heat island reduction
D Sensitive Land Protection
E Reduced Parking Footprint
Question 27
The Location and Transportation credit category awards points for selecting a site within
walkable proximity to a number of diverse uses which does not include:
A diverse use is a distinct, officially recognized business, nonprofit, civic, religious, or governmental
organization, or dwelling units (residential use) or offices (commercial office use). It has a stationary
postal address and is publicly available. It does not include automated facilities such as ATMs,
vending machines, and touchscreens.
A A police station
B A grocery store
C An Automated Teller Machine
D A public park
E A barber shop
Question 28
A project has reduced its water consumption by 65% from EPA’s baseline. The owner can now
ensure a healthy work environment by monitoring 2 of the following: (CHOOSE 2)
Ventilation takes fresh outdoor air and pushes it inside. The monitors on the outside measure how
much air the system is moving to make sure it is adequate. CO2 monitoring indicates the quality of
the air in a space. If there is too much CO2, the system can increase airflow to improve quality.
A Water metering of subsystems

B Submetering of the HVAC system
C Carbon-dioxide levels
D Wind speed and direction
E Outdoor airflow
F Building-level water metering
Question 29
What is true about credit forms submitted via LEED Online?
Question demonstrates knowledge of how to use LEED online and its features
A The forms can be changed until they are submitted for review to the GBCI
B The project administrator must sign off on all credits prior to submittal
C Other projects and the public can view them for assistance
D Each form is reviewed within 2 weeks after document submittal
Question 30
In the site selection credit, which 2 governing bodies discourage developing on sensitive
habitats? (CHOOSE 2)
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is used for prime farmland. US Army Corps’ of
Engineers’ is used for wetlands. The International Society of Arboriculture is used for tree conditions
on site.
A The Natural Heritage Program

B US Army Corps’ of Engineers’
C State/local fish and wildlife agencies
D Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
E The International Society of Arboriculture
Question 31
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom, what is the most significant saving as a
result of water efficiency?
Energy is used to heat, cool, and distribute water within a building. Water heating in commercial
buildings accounts for 15% of total energy use (CBECS). Reducing the quantity of water used has a
direct impact on the energy it takes to heat, cool, and distribute the water.
A Reduced permitting fees

B Maintaining contaminants at safe levels in reservoirs and aquifers
C Reduced maintenance costs
D Reduced Energy cost
E Reduced development costs
Question 32
A project is attempting to meet the IEQ credit for enhanced air quality. Which of the following
would be well suited for an entryway system?
Stone and wood are not well suited nor are materials from overseas. LEED entryways should be grills,
grates, or mats to help clean people's shoes off as they walk in. This keeps dust/dirt/contaminants
out. The low VOC material is the best choice available.
A Carpeted tiles shipped from overseas

B Bamboo floor made in another country
C Low VOC rubber mat
D Stone tiles extracted and manufactured on-site from construction and demolition debris
Question 33
Which of the following options is not a mandatory basic requirement in LEED that must be met
in MPRs.
The 3 regulations are a project’s boundary, its size and it must be a permanent building on
permanent land.
A The LEED boundary

B Project Size
C A project’s energy efficiency
D Project's location on existing land
Question 34
Off-gassing contaminants are a leading factor in degrading the indoor air quality of a building.
What products need to be analyzed to determine their VOC content?
VOCs are substances that vaporize at room temperature and can cause health problems. VOCs off-
gas from many materials, including adhesives, sealants, paints, carpets, and particle board
A Wall paint
B Acoustic insulation
C Granite counters
D Granite floors
E ETS signs on the exterior
F Desks
Question 35
Which of the following statements is true regarding occupant surveys?
Consideration should be given to implementing an occupant comfort survey and complaint response
system to collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort, acoustics, indoor air quality, lighting
levels, building cleanliness and other occupant comfort issues. The survey must be collected from a
representative sample of building occupants making up at least 30% of the total occupants, and it
must include an assessment of overall satisfaction with building performance and identification of
any comfort-related problems. Document survey results and corrective actions to address comfort
issues identified through the surveys.
A Surveys identify areas that need improvement

B Surveys are required to be anonymous
C Surveys must be taken every 5 years and submitted to USGBC
D Surveys are one of the EQ prerequisites
Question 36
LEED projects cover a wide range of building types and occupants. How does LEED define
visitors (transients)? (Choose 2)
In calculations, occupant types are typically counted in two ways: Daily Averages and Peak Totals.
Occupancy counts are used in the LT, SS, WE, and EQ credit categories. In LT for Bicycle Facilities,
Reduced Parking Footprint, and Green Vehicles. In SS (Healthcare) for Direct Exterior Access. In WE,
for Indoor water Use. And for EQ, credits such as Thermal. Comfort and Interior Lighting are
determined by occupant spaces, which are sized according to the number of occupants.
A Operations and maintenance staff

B Full time receptionists
C Retail customers
D Peak Outpatients
E Part time employees
Question 37
Minimum program requirements are essential to LEED in order to ensure compliance.
Prerequisites are also mandatory. What do all buildings pursing LEED for New Construction
have to meet?
The Minimum Program Requirements are: 1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land 2.
Must use reasonable LEED boundaries 3. Must comply with project size requirements
A Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area
B Must have access to public transportation, manage rainwater, and have a floor to site area ratio of at least 1.5
C Must have a minimum building height, have a daylighting strategy, and provide for occupant comfort
D Have a minimum score of 50 points and achieve all prerequisites
E Must have a minimum outdoor air rate, a maximum daylight requirement and a minimum occupancy number
Question 38
A project development team just purchased an entire city on the coast of Oregon. Which of the
following is one way that the project developer could successfully complete adaptive reuse?
Adaptive reuse is the practice of redesigning and using a structure for a use that is significantly
different from the building's original use. The office/apartment option is an example of design for
flexibility.
A Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments
B Retrofitting a historic home to ENERGY STAR certification
C Plan a school so that classrooms can be divided into separate class spaces
D Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex
Question 39
Smart growth is a commonly used term to describe a best practice. Which of the following does
not comply with this best management practice?
Smart growth is developing in areas near transportation, housing, and jobs in order to leave open
spaces and farmland free from development. A site far away from existing development is probably a
Greenfield.
A Building up as opposed to out

B A site within walking distance to shops and offices
C Selecting a site that is far from existing communities
D A site near a frequently serviced bus stop
Question 40
How does open space help promote sustainability? (CHOOSE 2)
All other options are false and not directly tied to the implications of open space.
A Increase impervious surfaces

B Link habitat corridors in urban areas
C Reduce visual interest
D Foster social interaction
E Promote native/adaptive vegetation only
Question 41
The USGBC is a not for profit organization that promotes the triple bottom line through its:
Question 41 explanation:
USGBC has seven guiding principles outlined in the 2013-2015 strategic plan - they are: 1. promote
the triple bottom line 2. establish leadership 3. reconcile humanity with nature 4. foster social equity
5. maintain integrity 6. be inclusive 7. exhibit transparency
A Mission Statement
B Shareholder Report
C Guiding Principles
D Charter of Values
E Vision
Question 42
As the global building codes continue to become more stringent, the LEED rating system must
continue to push the envelope and ensure it is improving over time. Who develops the ongoing
improvements?
LEED is developed by USGBC member-based volunteer committees, subcommittees, and working
groups in conjunction with staff. LEED development follows a structure that includes a balanced
representation of stakeholders and management of conflict of interest, to ensure that the
development of LEED is transparent and consensus-based. The LEED committee structure balances
market needs and constraints with consistency and technical rigor in the development and
improvement of the credits within LEED, to ensure the quality and integrity of the LEED brand..
Under the direct management of the LEED Technical Committee, Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs)
recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues.
A USGBC Board of Directors

B USGBC Technical Advisory Groups
C LEED Technical Reviewers
D The World Green Building Council
E USGBC member-based volunteer committees
Question 43
Which standard, code, organization, or policy provides legal protection of the ozone in the US?
The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer. The treaty was
entered into force on January 1, 1989. As part of the United States’ commitment to implementing the
Montreal Protocol, the U.S. Congress amended America’s Clean Air Act, for protection of the ozone
layer. The U.S. federal agency primarily responsible for the management of air quality and
atmospheric protection issues is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

B The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer
C U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D Kyoto Protocol
Question 44
Many building codes incorporate which two standards? (Choose 2)
The International Code Council (ICC) develops model codes and standards used in the design, build
and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.
International Plumbing Code (IPC) is a comprehensive model plumbing code that sets minimum
regulations for plumbing systems and components to protect life, health and safety of building
occupants and the public. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(IAPMO), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) have been protecting
the public’s health and safety for more than eighty five years by working in concert with government
and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world.
A SCAQMD
B Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
C International Plumbing Code (IPC)
D EPAct 1992
Question 45
Which strategy can the project team suggest if the building owner wants to maintain ongoing
energy efficiency and performance?
Building Automation Systems (BAS) are systems that use computer controls to monitor and control
building subsystems for maximum operating efficiency and reporting. There are additional options
that can identify problems that should be addressed by the facilities manager: • Building-Level
Energy Metering supports energy management and identifies opportunities for additional energy
savings by tracking building-level energy use. • System-Level Energy Metering supports energy
management and identifies opportunities for additional energy savings by tracking building-level
and system-level energy use.
A Enhanced Refrigerant Management

B Building Automation Systems
C Enhanced Commissioning
D Retrocommissioning
Question 46
Adaptive reuse, selecting to build infill, and regenerative design are all items encouraged by
green building and more specifically LEED. What is an example regenerative design?
Regenerative design is 'sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing conditions.
Regenerative design goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the local and global
environment.' USGBC By generating more electricity than the project uses, the system is regenerative.
A A building that treats all of its waste water on site

B A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid
C A project with a community garden and recycling program
D A living building challenge certified building
E A net-zero certified energy building
Question 47
Which one of the following does not need to be considered when setting aside a location for
the storage and collection of recyclables?
Recycling material can be comingled . Up to owner
A Handling of certain items such as electronic waste and mercury containing lamps
B Special equipment
C Separate dumpster for each material
D Access to waste haulers
Question 48
Northeastern University is attempting to create a LEED Platinum laboratory for its engineering
department. What must the integrative project team complete?
Before any design takes place, every team member is gathered and every issue hashed out. Each
team member will take their expertise and bring the relevant information and data they have. The
team then analyzes the data and starts to compare notes in order to identify synergies between
different strategies and systems. This is a repeating cyclical process of research, analysis, and
meeting that continues to further refine solutions, with the goal of achieving the greatest cost
effectiveness and environmental performance.
A Develop models for water and energy consumption

B Ensure proper finance requirements are met
C Identifying opportunities for synergy
D Establish a target certification level
Question 49
An extermination company is going out of business because building owners are reducing the
need for pesticides by:
This credit refers to the rating systems which include and integrative pest management credit and
you would be unlucky to be tested on it. Nevertheless, this information is worthwhile as IPM is a
method of pest management that protects human health and the surrounding environment and
improves economic returns through the most effective, least-risk option.
A Ensuring SMACNA guidelines are following

B Installing pervious pavement 2 feet around the building perimeter
C Planting only native/adaptive species 2 feet away from the building footprint
D Developing a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies
Question 50
Value Engineering can result in reduced level of sustainability or just a more cost-effective
approach. Select an example of one:
Value engineering (VE) is a review process that identifies and selects the lowest lifecycle cost options
in design, materials and processes that achieves the desired level of performance, reliability and
customer satisfaction. USGBC defines value engineering to mean reducing costs while improving
performance. In this example the project team is reducing cost by switching to crushed gravel and
reducing the heat island effect by using a higher SRI product (thus improving performance). Gravel
roads also allow for water to get through the pervious surface
A Selecting a renewable energy technology that reduces environmental impact but costs more than grid energy
B Salvaging more waste and recycling through a waste-to-energy on site plant
C Selecting materials with a higher initial cost but lower life cycle cost
D Replacing an asphalt parking lot with a cheaper cool coloured gravel
Question 51
LeadingGreen is taking an integrative approach to ENERGY STAR. An integrated project team is
reliant on:
The success of any project depends on sticking to their goals from the beginning. Building codes
would be reviewed first in the process and the design would have to revolve around those mandatory
codes so this is not correct when talking about IP.
A Building codes
B Commitment to the sustainability goals
C Meeting the project schedule
D The choice of materials used
Question 52
Which of the following sustainable strategies would not assist with the outdoor water use
reduction strategy?
Closets or toilets help reduce indoor, not outdoor water use
A Low-flow water closets

B Drip Irrigation
C Xeriscaping
D Greywater
E Smart weather-based sensors
Question 53
Transportation is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases, what percentage
does it contribute?
Transportation contributes 25-33% of GHG
A 50%
B 25%
C 2%
D 45%
E 10%
Question 54
Production of CFCs are banned under the Montreal protocol and HCFCs will be phased out by
when?
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are a class of ozone-depleting chemicals used now primarily as
refrigerants and foam blowing agents to replace CFCs. Although their ozone-depleting potential is
less than that of CFCs, their global warming potential is quite high. Developed countries are already
reducing their consumption of HCFCs to meet their phaseout obligations under the Montreal Protocol
which call for a 90% reduction from baseline by 2015 and a 100% reduction by 2030.
A 2015
B 1992
C 1995
D 2020
E 2030
Question 55
Which LEED Rating system has performance periods?
Performance periods are encouraging all buildings to measure and improve performance, focusing on
outcomes from ongoing sustainability efforts. Additionally, to leverage a global consistent method of
performance verification through a streamlined and data-based pathway to LEED certification.
A LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

B LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
C LEED BD+C: New Construction
D LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
Question 56
A company is looking at passive and mechanical methods of lowering their building’s energy
load which include:
This strategy maximizes a building's ability to use natural lighting and natural heating
A Decrease thermal massing

B Purchasing RECs
C Decrease thermal massing
D Configure the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter
E Installing a PV array on its roof
Question 57
A brand new building is being constructed in Mexico City, a hot climate. The green building
design includes a vegetative roof and an air tight envelope to reduce air changes per hour and
increase building efficiency. What else will need to be considered due to this design?
A negative synergy with a tight building envelope is the air inside becomes stagnant. Fresh air and
increased ventilation needs to be brought in to improve air quality. However by increasing
ventilation more energy is needed.
A The lack of daylighting due to schematic design

B ISO 14000 standards
C Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality
D Noise and vibrations due to air-tight envelope
E If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase
Question 58
Which LEED rating system has pre-certification?
Once a project is registered as a LEED BD+C: Core and Shell project, the project team may apply for
precertification. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell precertification is a formal recognition by the USGBC
given to a candidate project for which the developer/owner has established a goal to develop a LEED
BD+C: Core and Shell building. Once precertification is granted, the developer/owner can market the
building's proposed green features to potential tenants and financiers.
A LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

B LEED BD+C: New Construction
C LEED BD+C: Schools
D LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
E LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
Question 59
There are many new alternative compliant paths (ACPs) in LEED v4. Which of the following is an
ACP for the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)?
Although we didn't discuss this in class, it's useful to know 189.1. ASHRAE 189.1- Standard for the
Design of High Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings is a set of
technically rigorous requirements, which like the IgCC, covers criteria including water use efficiency,
indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, materials and resource use, and the building's impact
on its site and its community.
A ASHRAE 55
B ASHRAE 62.1
C ASHRAE 90.1
D ASHRAE 189.1
Question 60
The USGBC requires reporting different building parameters at least every 5 years to increase
transparency as well as:
USGBC collects water and energy usage from LEED projects. This information helps the development
of future LEED rating system versions
A Decrease the Energy use Intensity for the building

B Reduce future project initial costs
C Contribute to knowledge that will advance research in the future
D Reduce life cycle costs
Question 61
The integrative process used to just be a principle of sustainability and now it is actually worth
points. Which of the following demonstrates a team using the integrative process whilst
applying the systems thinking approach.
Metrics and measuring for success are part of the integrative process. While the integrative process
continues until the building's end-of-life - not at project handover.
A Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner
B Working isolated to complete each stakeholders task efficiently
C Focussing on the initial cost of bamboo flooring
D The mechanical designer completing their design and handing it off to the electrical designer
E Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success
Question 62
A municipality has been losing a lot of tourism due to its coal power plant and the detrimental
environmental attributes associated with it. How can the city financially incentivize a developer
to develop green buildings? (CHOOSE 3)
For more information about different incentives please read here: http://leadinggreen.ca/wp-
content/uploads/2014/08/Green-Building-Incentive-Strategies.pdf Structural incentives include: •
Expedited review / permitting process • Density and height bonuses Financial incentives include: •
Tax credits • Fee reductions / waivers • Grants • Revolving loan funds (low-interest loans) Non-
financial incentives include: • Technical assistance • Marketing assistance
A Tax credits
B Increases in the allowable density
C Allowing a building to be have an increased height
D Revolving loan funds
E Percentage increase in the floor area ratio
F Fee waivers
Question 63
Conventionally, which of the following has been primarily used to replace CFC-11?
Although not the best option especially for LEED, HCFC were the first refrigerant to replace CFCs
A CFC-12
B CFC-114
C HCFC-123
D HFC-23
Question 64
LeadingGreen wants to establish green building goals and objectives across the entire design
while utilizing stakeholders’ expertise. What workshop helps achieve this?
A charrette is an intense collaborative session where participants make a concerted effort to solve a
problem or plan the design of something. The charrette is one of the first things that should occur on
a new project. During the initial charrette the project team will: •Decide what rating system to use
•Determine the projects green building goals •Set a preliminary rating using the LEED Project
Checklist A charrette should be held no later than the design development phase and preferably
during schematic design.
A Integrative Process Workshop

B LEED Round Table
C Facility and Engineering workshop
D Technical Team Workshop
E Charrette
Question 65
The facility manager has installed permanent submeters for a few systems. What will this not
help with?
To determine the quality of the water, a water test would need to be done.
A Locate leaks in the system

B Measure the quality of Reused stormwater
C Evaluate the actual fixture efficiency
D Track consumption
Question 66
Innovert Real Estate Investment Trust is reviewing its current portfolio and notices an immense
amount of water consumed in its older building stock which is costing a lot of money due to
increasing water prices. However it is cost-prohibitive to replace all the plumbing but the
project team suggested an alternative approach to reduce potable water use which
includes: (CHOOSE 2)
The purchasing plan requires that all new fixtures be watersense labeled. Thus, by stating that these
items are new, we know they will reduce the potable water used in lavatories or showers.
A Reduce the number of cooling tower cycles

B Submeter the systems
C Install new low-flow aerators
D Improve boiler efficiency
E Install new flush valves
F Install PV array to heat the water
Question 67
Evaluation of the economic performance of a product over its useful life is determined using
which procedure?
The key term here is economic performance over life.
A Life cycle costing

B Triple bottom line accounting
C Life cycle assessment
D Cradle-to-cradle Assessment
Question 68
How can an infill site positively affect the economic side of the triple bottom line?
An infill site would already be connected to existing utility lines, streets and other infrastructure thus
saving money that would otherwise be spent developing these items.
A By increasing grid reliability through demand response programs and thus lowering operational fees
B By permitting additional renewable energy access
C By increasing the availability of conventional grid source energy
D By reducing infrastructure costs
Question 69
The existing TD office towers in downtown Toronto which were constructed with single-pane
windows is retrofitting to include double pane glass which can lead to:
The design of the building envelope (including the glazing) impacts the energy demand of the
building. While more glazing (windows) increases daylighting, the heat gain from allowing more light
in may increase HVAC loads. Double-pane glazing is a better insulator than single-pane glazing.
Energy efficiency is using less energy to accomplish the same amount of work which is not the case
here.
A Increase thermal control

B Increased energy efficiency
C Decreased Daylight
D Increased Views
E Decreased energy demand
Question 70
A project team has decided to take an integrative approach for the design and construction of
their new office project. The success of an integrated project team is reliant on:
Building codes would be the first item to be reviewed and the design would revolve around those
mandatory codes but not determine project success. Commitment to the sustainability goals is
integral to the integrative approach and its success depends on sticking to the goals setup at the
start of the project. Meeting the project schedule is bound to fluctuate and should not be used as a
primary measure of success for integrative approaches. The choice of materials used does not
determine the effectiveness of a project team.
A Commitment to the sustainability goals

B Meeting the project schedule
C Building codes
D The choice of materials used
Question 71
Which of the following is not a source of alternative or renewable energy?
Demand response (DR)is a program where the utility company contacts a consumer with a request to
cut back on their power draw during a curtailment event (e.g. severe weather, heavy load on the grid,
utility company maintenance). DR is not a form of alternative or renewable energy. Renewable
energy sources allowable include: Biofuel, wave and tidal energy, wind, low-impact hydroelectricity,
geothermal, photovoltaic, and solar thermal. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)are tradeable, non-
tangible energy commodities. Carbon Offsets are reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide or
greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for or to offset an emission made elsewhere. One
carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide or its equivalent in other
greenhouse gases.
A Renewable energy production

B Demand Response
C Carbon Offsets
D Green Power
Question 72
Stormwater management requires an immense amount of energy to pump and treat. Which one
of the following is an example of Graywater?
Graywater is defined by the UPC and the other options are all stormwater. The second part of the
question is the only relevant one.
A Rainwater collected in a retention pond

B Stormwater collected and held in a cistern
C Wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks
D Wastewater from urinals
Question 73
Quadrel Development Inc. is beginning their first LEED project and has contacted LeadingGreen
for some consulting services. What obstacles will Quadrel face? (CHOOSE 2)
Some of the obstacles teams face with people new to green building include: •The costs and time to
hold meetings •Resistance to green goals •Resistance to the integrative process •Not being familiar
with the approaches suggested •Getting people to use the modeling tools
A Substantial schedule extension due to LEED

B The use of new technologies
C Convincing their owner to watch from the sidelines
D The additional time for the integrative process
E Substantial Cost increase due to LEED
Question 74
Cork ceiling tiles have the ability to be recycled and completely reused for flooring at the end
of their life which is called:
Cradle to cradle is a term used in life-cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled
into a new product at the end of its useful life. Cradle to cradle is an example of a closed system.
A Sustainable product
B Cradle to cradle
C Passive
D Cradle to Gate
E Rapidly renewable
Question 75
According to LEED, who defines the site’s open space requirements?
The intent of Open Spaces is to provide the building occupants opportunities to connect with the
outdoors, where they exhibit improved well-being and productivity. Open spaces also provide many
positive environmental benefits—habitat creation, linked habitat corridors in urban areas, increased
rainwater infiltration, and reduced heat island effect. In LEED v4, the credit is no longer tied to the
presence of a local zoning code—the same open space requirement applies to all projects, which is
why open spaces are linked to the Integrative Process. However, this does not relieve the project from
complying with local zoning ordinances if the ordinance is more stringent.
A A consultant hired by the owner to negotiate permitting with the local authorities having jurisdiction
B The local building department
C The project’s civil engineer
D The local zoning authority
Question 76
A manufacturing company has the idea of recycling used orange juice cartons for flooring which
would result in: (CHOOSE 2)
Carpets made from virgin materials or recycled content have similar costs and durability
performance. Using materials that contain recycled content reduces virgin materials use. Post-
consumer recycled content is defined by ISO 14021 - 'the percentage of material in a product that
was consumer waste'. The recycled material was generated by household, commercial, industrial, or
institutional end-users and can no longer be used for its intended purpose. It includes returns of
materials from the distribution chain. Examples include construction and demolition debris, materials
collected through recycling programs, discarded products (e.g., furniture, cabinetry, decking), and
landscaping waste (e.g., leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings).
A The material would reduce the need for virgin materials

B The carpet contains post-consumer recycled content
C The carpet is more durable than conventional carpets
D The carpet has significantly higher life cycle costs than conventional carpets
E The carpet has lower life cycle costs than conventional carpets
Question 77
How can satisfying the credit for High Priority Site benefit the world? (CHOOSE 2)
High Priority Sites are infills, historic district and brownfield site and they promote the health of the
surrounding environment
A Save by connecting to existing infrastructure

B Help to revitalize the neighbourhood
C Increase the local tax base so property taxes rise
D A contaminated site will be less expensive to purchase
Question 78
A project is under construction in Manhattan and has a near zero lot line which makes it
difficult to manage rain water. What can this project do? (CHOOSE 2)
Projects in an urban site with a zero lot line (the building footprint is on the site limit) will have to
use green infrastructure (GI) and low-impact development (LID) rainwater management strategies
since there is no land.
A Install a vegetative roof

B Shade all hardscapes with high SRI surfaces
C Place 75%+ of parking under the buildings
D Use a demand response system
E Harvest Rainwater
Question 79
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use?
The WE section is based on an “efficiency first” approach to water conservation. As a result, each
prerequisite looks at water efficiency and reductions in potable water-use alone. Then, the WE credits
additionally recognize the use of non-potable and alternative sources of water. In the Indoor Water
Use credit, these alternative water sources are permitted: • municipally supplied reclaimed water •
graywater • rainwater • stormwater • condensate • foundation • dewatering water • used process
water • reverse osmosis reject water Untreated water sources ineligible for this credit include: • raw
water from naturally occurring surface bodies of water • streams, rivers • groundwater • well water •
seawater, etc.....
A Water discharged from an open-loop geothermal system

B Blackwater
C Well water
D Used process water
Question 80
How does the USGBC define quality views? (CHOOSE 2)
Objects close to the windows & Flora, fauna, or sky are the definitions noted
A Objects close to the window

B Flora, fauna, or sky
C Objects with a CRI of 80+
D Views of art inside
Question 81
Carbon offsets must meet which of the following criteria?
Green-e Climate certification is for qualifying carbon offsets for LEED
A Purchased and used within the same state or locale

B Green-e Climate certified
C Center for Renewable Solutions
D ENERGY STAR
Question 82
Energy use intensity is metric of how much energy (kwh) a building uses per area (SF). How
much less energy use intensity do Green buildings generally have?
This comes from an independent study by the New Buildings Institute
A 16%
B 20%
C 24%
D 8%
Question 83
Which of the following LEED Impact Categories aims at supporting local economies and
strengthening the green building industry through supply chain support?
The Build a Greener Economy impact category components are: • Enhance the Value Proposition of
Green Building. • Strengthen the Green Building Industry and Supply Chain. • Promote Innovation
and Integration of Green Building Products and Services. • Incentivize Long Term Growth and
Investment Opportunities. • Support Local Economies.
A Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

B Enhance human health and well being
C Build a Greener Economy
D Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change
E GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use
Question 84
LEED is developed through a consensus-based approach and evolves every few years. What is
each LEED Rating system composed of?
Within each of the credit categories, there are specific prerequisites projects must satisfy and a
variety of credits projects can pursue to earn points. The number of points the project earns
determines its level of LEED certification.
A 3rd party standards

B A mandatory code
C Voluntary prerequisites
D Impact categories
E Credit categories
Question 85
A major focus in LEED is to ensure that a building is located on sites with developmental
constraints, near diverse uses and in dense areas. Which credit category specifically encourages
that?
Smart Location and Linkage credits promote walkable neighborhoods with efficient transportation
options and open space and is in LEED ND only.
A Location and Transportation

B Smart Location and Linkage
C Awareness and Education
D Sustainable Sites
Question 86
For one of the Building Disclosure and Optimization credits which looks at the actual
ingredients in the materials; which standard would help earn points? (CHOOSE 2)
With Building Disclosure and Optimization remember there are two parts - the disclosure and the
optimization. The disclosure is about transparency, which includes environmental product
declarations (life-cycle impacts), material ingredients (health product declarations), and raw
materials sourcing (corporate sustainability reports). The optimization is about using a certain
quantity or percentage of those products that have disclosure for the project. Optimization usually
includes a third party certification for the product. For material ingredients those certifications are
GreenScreen and Cradle-to-Cradle Certified.
A GreenScreen
B Global Reporting Initiative
C Green Seal – GS-32
D Cradle-to-Cradle Certified
E Health Product Declaration
F SMACNA
Question 87
A LEED consultant is reviewing project site plans and documentation prior to submitting the
project for review. What has the lowest priority in building design?
Don’t forget that projects must always meet local, regional and fire codes first as they are law and
LEED is voluntary.
A LEED Rating System

B Plumbing codes
C Fire protection codes
D Building codes
Question 88
The EPACT of 1992 states that the baseline water use of an apartment’s bathroom faucet is:
The fact that it states apartment gives away that we are asking about a private faucet’s flow rate
A 2.2 gpm
B 0.5 gpm
C 1.0 gpf
D 1.6 gpf
E 1.0 gpm
Question 89
How can a civil engineering team properly grade the site and determine the baseline
measurement for outdoor water use on a project?
A water budget is a site-specific method of calculating an allowable amount of water to be used by
the landscape and then designing the landscape to meet this budget. The budget takes into account
plant type, plant water needs, irrigation system design, and applied water that the landscape receives
either by irrigation or by precipitation.
A EPAct 1992
B An analysis of neighbouring properties
C International plumbing codes
D EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
E ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Question 90
MR has introduced numerous standards in version 4 and streamlined some credits. Which credit
would Environmental Product Declarations lead to?
MRc2 – BPDO - Environmental Product Declarations rewards project teams for selecting products
from manufacturers who have verified improved environmental life-cycle impacts.
A Construction and Demolition Waste Management

B Building life-cycle impact reduction
C Storage and Collection of Recyclables
D Building product disclosure and optimization
Question 91
An integrative process is used to identify synergies which result in short and long term cost
savings as well as: (CHOOSE 2)
Note – the integrative process is based on Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard
Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities.
The integrative process can avoid delays a& costs resulting from design changes during the
A Construction Documents phase
B The integrative process reduces change orders during construction

C The integrative process shortens the overall schedule of the project
D The integrative process is based on an ISO standard
E The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project
Question 92
Looking at the economic side of the triple bottom line, which of the follow factors impact the
cost of LEED certification?
The square footage of the project is the primary cost consideration for LEED-certification. Remember
certification and registration fees are not the same.
A The square footage of the building

B The reinforcement of the buildings foundation
C The number of Full Time Equivalents
D The building type
E The height of the building
Question 93
The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by which group of refrigerants?
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. LEED addresses the two main
threats to the environment posed by refrigerants: their ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global
warming potential (GWP). The primary list of refrigerants are: • HFC (HydoFluorCarbons): Negligible
impact on the ozone layer but significant Global Warming Potential (GWP) • CFC
(ChloroFluorCarbons): Stable and long life with greatest Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) caused the
production to be banned in this country. • HCFC (HydoChloroFluorCarbons): Stable and short life, not
as great ODP as CFCs, allowing a phase out plan • Halocarbons: Used in the cells of foamed
insulation and fire fighting systems • Natural Refrigerants: Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Water (H2O),
Ammonia (NH3), Hydrocarbons (HC), Air (78% N2; 21% O2; 1% H2O2; + trace gases) The
Fundamental Refrigerant Management prerequisite addresses ozone depleting potential (ODP). The
Enhanced Refrigerant Management credit addresses both ODP and GWP
A HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons)
B CFCs (ChloroFluoroCarbons)
C CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)
D HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)
Question 94
How is a project’s certification fees not affected?
Prerequisites and MPRs must be met regardless so they are not the answer
A Review path for submittals

B The amount of LEED prerequisites pursued
C The amount of LEED MPRs pursued
D The amount of LEED credits pursued
E The amount of LEED MPRs pursued
Question 95
In November 2013 LEED v4 was released after being delayed a year and renamed from LEED
2012 on the basis of an open consensus process. Which of the following ensures this process
stays in tact?
The addition of new LEED adaptations - 'Adaptations to the existing version include the ability for
both specific space types and international projects to be addressed through the creation of credit
adaptations. This allows new paths to be introduced in existing credits to meet the needs of projects
that would otherwise be unable to utilize the requirements in LEED. The feedback projects receive
from LEED credit reviewers - this is part of the project review process, not LEED development. The
balloting process with USGBC membership - 'LEED is developed by USGBC member-based volunteer
committees, subcommittees, and working groups in conjunction with staff. LEED development follows
a structure that includes a balanced representation of stakeholders and management of conflict of
interest, to ensure that the development of LEED is transparent and consensus-based. The LEED
committee structure balances market needs and constraints with consistency and technical rigor in
the development and improvement of the credits within LEED, to ensure the quality and integrity of
the LEED brand. The balloting process of new versions with USGBC membership reinforces the open
consensus process. The appeal procedures that are implemented by USGBC further support the
consensus process and ensure the fair treatment of affected stakeholders. All of these measures are
essential to protecting and enhancing the integrity, authority, and value of LEED. 'Government
regulations' and 'Board of Directors issues shareholder voting rights' are not correct.
A The addition of new LEED adaptations

B The balloting process with USGBC membership
C The feedback projects receive from LEED credit reviewers
D Government regulations
E Board of Directors issues shareholder voting rights
Question 96
What type of energy is used by products that are powered by means of an ordinary AC plug?
The plug load is the electrical current drawn by all equipment connected via wall outlets. • Process
energy is the power resources consume in support of processes other than conditioning spaces and
maintaining comfort and amenities for building occupants of a building; it may include refrigeration
equipment, cooking and food preparation, clothes washing, and other major support appliances. •
The unregulated load (aka process load)is the load on a building resulting from the consumption or
release of process energy.
A Unregulated load
B Plug load
C Process energy
D Process load
Question 97
A manufacturing company is trying to determine if its roofing shingles comply with LEED
requirements. Which factors help in this situation? (CHOOSE 2)
Strategies for efficient roof are determined by SRI which evaluates the emissivity and reflectance of a
material
A Thickness of Material
B Gradient
C Vibration
D Emissivity
E Reflectivity
F Flame Retarder
Question 98
A project is located in northern Ontario and wants to take advantage of the areas environmental
assets. Which credit category would address this unique location's needs?
Regional priority credits are bonus points projects can earn by addressing environmental concerns
(water shortages) and environmental assets (abundant sunlight) in their areas
A Prerequisites
B Regional Priority credits
C MPRs
D Local zoning
E Location and Transportation credits
Question 99
The integrative process is a crucial part of every credit category and results in money saved and
environmental protection. How can the architect work with the contractors to ensure that the
contractors purchase the correct materials?
Specifications are created by architects and given to the contractor for the purposes of purchasing
the right quantity and type of materials. Specifications include drawings of what is to be built. They
are legally binding documents.
A Send the contractor an Email in the pre-predesign phases

B Include the specifications in the purchasing policy
C Use LEED Online to only select materials
D Ensure purchasing policy specified LEED approved products only
E Explain to the contractor clearly in the LEED Charrette
Question 100
There is only 1 prerequisite for all the LEED BD+C projects in Sustainable sites which ensures
the environment is protected by: (CHOOSE 3)
Scope 1 and 2 emissions are offset through green power and carbon offsets.
A Soil erosion
B Reduction of scope 2 emissions
C Reduction of scope 1 emissions
D Potable water consumption
E Waterway sedimentation
F Airborne dust
G Ozone Protection
Question 101
The overarching goal of the Materials and Resources credit category is to:
Minimizing the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials
A Minimizing the entire life-cycle of building materials

B Selecting materials that have the most environmental benefits at the least cost
C Selecting energy efficient building materials
D Minimize the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials
E Reducing the quantity of materials used on a project

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KEY - Leading Green Practice Test 1 - V4 Green Associate (101q)

A Recommendations on how to zone for energy modeling

A High reflective surface coatings

A The cost of the product as a percentage of total materials cost

A Locate a project near 3 diverse uses

A By leasing renewable energy from a neighbouring wind turbine farm

A A jogging trail around a natural wetland

A LEED Board of Directors

A Triple Bottom Line Analysis

A Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians

A Increase plant density

A Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network

A Purchasing carbon offsets

A The number of potable water using fixtures

A Plant invasive species over existing pervious hardscapes

A Reusing the existing structures' old windows

A On a company's product to show product endorsement

A The integrative process is hierarchical instead of linear

A Reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets

A Water metering of subsystems

A The Natural Heritage Program

A Reduced permitting fees

A Carpeted tiles shipped from overseas

A The LEED boundary

A Surveys identify areas that need improvement

A Operations and maintenance staff

A Building up as opposed to out

A Increase impervious surfaces

A USGBC Board of Directors

A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

A Enhanced Refrigerant Management

A A building that treats all of its waste water on site

A Develop models for water and energy consumption

A Ensuring SMACNA guidelines are following

A Low-flow water closets

A LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

A Decrease thermal massing

A The lack of daylighting due to schematic design

A LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

A Decrease the Energy use Intensity for the building

A Integrative Process Workshop

A Locate leaks in the system

A Reduce the number of cooling tower cycles

A Life cycle costing

A Increase thermal control

A Commitment to the sustainability goals

A Renewable energy production

A Rainwater collected in a retention pond

A Substantial schedule extension due to LEED

A The material would reduce the need for virgin materials

A Save by connecting to existing infrastructure

A Install a vegetative roof

A Water discharged from an open-loop geothermal system

A Objects close to the window

A Purchased and used within the same state or locale

A Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

A 3rd party standards

A Location and Transportation

A LEED Rating System

A Construction and Demolition Waste Management

B The integrative process reduces change orders during construction

A The square footage of the building