IGBC Accredited Professional Exam

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IGBC Accredited Professional Exam

 Section I : Green Building Design & Construction

 Section II : Building Standards & Codes

 Section III : IGBC Resources and Processes

 Section IV : Green Design Strategies & Impacts

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Sample Questions

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Section I: Green Building Design & Construction

 50 questions

 Purpose of this section

 To demonstrate candidate's general
understanding of the green building
design and construction industry as
they relate to green building

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Section I: Green Building Design & Construction

 Sample Question 1
1. Oil grit separators are installed to:
a) To filter oil in storm water run-off
b) To capture storm water run-off from surface
parking areas
c) To recover oil spilling at site
d) To mix oil with storm water

Answer: a

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Section I: Green Building Design & Construction

 Sample Question 2
2. The primary function of roof garden is:
a) To reduce the storm water run-off
b) To minimise the heat island effect
c) To promote habitat
d) For energy efficiency

Answer: b

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Section I: Green Building Design & Construction

 Sample Question 3
3. Best strategy for Heat Island Roof
a) Tree Cover
b) Open Grid pavers
c) Grass Pavers
d) SRI between 29 & 64
e) All the above

Answer: e

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Section I: Green Building Design & Construction

 Sample Question 4
4. Who is responsible for green building
a) Architect
b) Owner
c) MEP, Green Consultant
d) Plumbing
e) All of the above

Answer: e

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Section II : Building Standards & Codes

 15 questions

 Purpose
 To verify the candidate's understanding
and knowledge on few of the local
building standards and codes as they
relate to environmental aspects

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Section II : Building Standards & Codes

 Sample Question 5
5. The Energy Conservation Building Code
(ECBC) is applicable to buildings or building
complexes that have a connected load
a) 100 kW or greater
b) Lesser than 500 kW
c) 800 kW or greater
d) Lesser than 800 kW

Answer: a

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Section II : Building Standards & Codes

 Sample Question 6
6. The standard to be referred for Erosion &
Sedimentation Control measures is:
a) ASHRAE
b) ECBC
c) IS
d) NBC

Answer: d

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Section II : Building Standards & Codes

 Sample Question7
7. Baselines for Fresh Air Ventilation
a) ASHRAE 90.1
b) ASHRAE 62.1
c) ASHRAE 52.1
d) ASHRAE 189.1

Answer: b

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Section III : IGBC Resources and Processes

 15 questions

 Purpose
 To test candidate's understanding of
processes and resources related to
IGBC programmes

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Section III : IGBC Resources and Processes

 Sample Question 8
8. If a credit point has been denied for a project
and the project team feels they have complied
with the credit requirement, the project team
a) Can write to the IGBC staff
b) Cannot do anything
c) Can appeal for review of the credit
d) Can declare themselves of having achieved the credit

Answer: c

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Section III : IGBC Resources and Processes

 Sample Question 9
9. How many CIRs can a registered IGBC project
apply, for free?
a) 4
b) 2
c) 3
d) 1

Answer: b

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Section III : IGBC Resources and Processes

 Sample Question 10
10. At what stage, IGBC conducts site visit?
a) At the time of Registration
b) Just before releasing the Preliminary Review
c) Just before awarding the final rating
d) After owner occupies

Answer: c

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Section IV: Green Design Strategies & Impacts

 30 questions

 Purpose
 To evaluate understanding of green
building strategies and the impact that
they would result in.
 The candidate is required to match the
impact to a strategy provided

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Section IV: Green Design Strategies & Impacts

 Sample Question 11
11. Perform soil and climate analysis to determine
the species of plants which will adapt best
a) Improve erosion & sedimentation control
b) Enhance the aesthetics
c) Reduce water requirement for landscaping
d) Reduce water consumption in fixtures

Answer: c

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Section IV: Green Design Strategies & Impacts

 Sample Question 12
12. Usage of salvaged materials are encouraged
a) To enhance local economy
b) Because it is cheaper than virgin materials
c) Because of its high recycled content
d) To reduce demand for virgin materials

Answer: d

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Section IV: Green Design Strategies & Impacts

 Sample Question 13
13. The intent of Commissioning Plan for Building
equipment & systems is
a) To ensure savings for the owner as envisaged in
design
b) Routine installation check
c) Verify performance of systems
d) None of the above
Answer: a

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Section IV: Green Design Strategies & Impacts

 Sample Question 14
14. For densely occupied areas, at what height
CO2 sensors are installed
a) Below 3’
b) Above 6’
c) At outdoor AC duct
d) At breathing level, between 4’-6’

Answer: d

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Section IV: Green Design Strategies & Impacts

 Sample Question 15
15. Standard for Water Fixtures
a) ASHRAE
b) NBC
c) UPC
d) PUC

Answer: c

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