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IGBC - AP Practice Paper - 1

1. Which of the following is the objective of exterior light pollution reduction? (Choose 1) *
a) Reduce impact on nocturnal environment
b) Reduce lighting energy consumption
c) Reduce lighting wattage
d) To turn off non-emergency lighting

Reason:- Option D is a means of complying with light pollution reduction, not the objective. The purpose of reducing
exterior light pollution is to enhance the nocturnal environment and to increase night sky access.

2. Which of the following types of energy meters enhance continuous monitoring and performance of a factory
building? (Choose 1) *
a) Energy meter for chilled water consumption
b) Energy meter for pumping grey water
c) Energy meter for pumping municipal water d) All of the above

Reason:- Refer to the metering credit under Energy Conservation in IGBC’s guidelines for Green Factory Buildings.

3. Which of the following increases the water table? (Choose 1) *

a) Usage of waterless urinals
b) Usage of low flow fixtures
c) Reuse of treated water
d) Rain water harvesting

Reason:- Options A, B, and C reduce water consumption.

4. What comfort temperatures are to be achieved in IGBC Green Factory Buildings? (Choose 1) *
a) 28 +/- 2 deg C
b) 24 +/- 2 deg C
c) 22 +/- 2 deg C
d) 26 +/- 2 deg C

Reason:- According to ECBC (revised version May 2008) / ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standards, a factory’s whole building
simulation should use comfort temperatures of 28 +/- 2 deg C.

5. Which issues are typically components of energy efficiency guidelines? (Choose 2) *

a) Effects of micro climate
b) Building orientation
c) Adequate fresh air supply
d) VOC content of indoor air

Reason:- Options C and D, though related to energy efficiency, are predominantly indoor air quality issues.

6. Which of the following refrigerants effectively addresses both direct and indirect adverse impacts on
environment? (Choose 1) *
a) NH3
b) CFC
c) HCFC - 22
d) HCFC – 123

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Reason:- NH 3 is a natural refrigerant with zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) and zero GWP (Global warming
potential).

7. What is a LEED project boundary? (Choose 1) *

a) Project site submitted for LEED certification
b) Total site area
c) Building footprint
d) Built-up area

Reason:- The project team determines whether the LEED project boundary is a portion of the development or the total
project area, which they then submit for LEED certification. This must be consistent throughout the calculations for all of
the credits.

8. What are the advantages of adaptive plants? (Choose 2) *

a) They take over the area and push out other plants
b) They require less expensive pesticides
c) They require less irrigation
d) They restore the ecosystem

Reason:- Native or adaptive plants are adapted to the local environment and require little or no irrigation or pesticides.
They restore the ecosystem because of their indigenous nature.

Section II: Building Standards and Codes

9. Which of the following buildings need not comply with the ECBC code? (Choose 1) *
a) Manufacturing units
b) Sustainable buildings using renewable energy
c) Office buildings
d) Commercial buildings

Reason:- Refer to the ECBC 2007 User Guide.

10. How many distinct climate zones are there in India as per ECBC? (Choose 1) *
a) 7
b) 8
c) 5
d) 4

Reason:- Refer to the ECBC 2007 User Guide.

11. Which standard should carpet systems meet in order to limit VOC emissions? (Choose 1) *
a) Green Label
b) Green Seal
c) Green-e
d) None of the above

Reason:- Carpet systems must meet or exceed the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Indoor Air Quality Test
Program.

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12. Which of the following applies to the quality of treated wastewater in an IGBC Green Factory Building?
(Choose 1) *
a) Central pollution control board
b) Environmental Protection Agency
c) Tertiary standards
d) Local government regulations

Reason:- The treated wastewater for reuse must conform to the quality standards as prescribed by the Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

13. Which standard applies to eco-friendly housekeeping materials? (Choose 1) *

a) Green Seal - 37
b) Green-e
c) Green Label Plus
d) SMACNA guidelines

Reason:- Refer to eco-friendly housekeeping materials under the IGBC Green Factory Building rating system.

14 Which of the following methods are permissible under ECBC prescriptive requirements to calculate the
interior LPD? (Choose 2)
a) Performance rating method
b) Prescriptive method
c) Building area method
d) Space function method

Reason:- Under the prescriptive requirements of ECBC, building area method and space function method can be
followed.

15 Which of the following organizations define wetlands? (Choose2) *

a) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b) Environmental Information Systems
c) State or local laws
d) LEED

Reason:- Wetlands are defined either by ENVIS or state or local rule, whichever is more stringent.

16. Which organization defines the zoning of projects and specifies requirements for each zone to reduce
exterior lighting pollution?(Choose 1) *
a) IESNA
b) ASHRAE
c) ISHRAE
d) CPDP

Reason:- Refer to exterior lighting pollution reduction requirements.

Section III: IGBC Resources and Processes

17. A project team is planning a new construction building where the developer has no control over the interior
fit-out. Under which rating system should this project apply for green building certification? (Choose 1) *
a) LEED for New Construction (LEED NC)
b) LEED India for Core & Shell

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c) IGBC Green Homes

d) IGBC Green Factories

Reason:- When the developer has no control over the tenant fit-out and only on the core and shell of a new
construction building, the building typically falls under LEED CS.

18. Which specific programs are available under LEED India?(Choose 2) *

a) New Construction
b) Factories
c) Core & Shell
d) SEZ

Reason:- LEED India NC and LEED India CS are only programs under LEED India. Green Factory Buildings and
Green Homes are IGBC rating systems and do not carry the LEED trade mark. IGBC Green SEZ is only in the pilot
phase.

19. At what stage can the project team access credit templates for submission? (Choose 1) *
a) Registration
b) Pre-certification
c) Appeal
d) 1st Submission

Reason:- Registration is the initial step and it helps establish contact with IGBC and provides access to the required
documents, templates, important communications and other necessary information.

20. Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which the fee for IGBC Green Homes certification varies?
(Choose 1) *
a) Multifamily or single family housing
b) 120 sq.m or 1000 sq.m
c) Founding IGBC member or non-member
d) Project duration

Reason:- Size, membership, occupancy type, multifamily or single family, and pre-certification or certification are the
distinguishing factors for fees for the IGBC Green Homes rating system.

21. Who is not eligible for membership of IGBC? (Choose 1) *

a) Non-profit organizations
b) Consulting organizations
c) Product manufacturers
d) Students

Reason:- Membership is limited to organizations.

22. During which phases will the IGBC carry out physical verification of a project? (Choose 2)
a) During design
b) During construction
c) Prior to the award of a rating
d) Prior to the process of review

Reason:- To ensure implementation of all features considered during the design stage, IGBC will carry out physical
verification in two phases:

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1) during construction, to verify installation of envelope measures (wall, roof, glass etc) and other features and
2) prior to award of the rating.

23. When may appeals be filed? (Choose 1)

a) After preliminary review
b) After final review
c) After certification award
d) After credit interpretation ruling
Reason:- Green building decisions made during pre-design phase help to set the project direction and are cost-effective
over the life of the project.

24. How many IGBC APs are allowed to work on a project? (Choose1) *
a) 1
b) 2
c) 5
d) Any number

Reason:- If the project team feels that it deserves the points for the denied credit in the final review, then the project
team has an option to appeal. Refer to the IGBC website.

Section IV: Green Design Strategies and Impacts

25. Which of the following methods limit erosion and sedimentation during construction? (Choose 2)
a) Mulching
b) Seeding
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) Composting toilets

Reason:- Rainwater harvesting is not a strategy that can be used during construction.

26. Reducing indoor air pollutants helps with which of the following? (Choose 1) *
a) Lowering rental rates for the building
b) Improving occupant productivity
c) Day lighting and views
d) Reduced operational costs

Reason:- The direct impact of improved indoor environmental quality is to benefit occupant health and therefore
productivity.

27. Which of the following may not reduce the lighting energy consumption? (Choose 1) *
a) Daylighting
b) Task lighting
c) Photo sensors
d) Downward lighting

Reason:- Downward lighting contributes to light pollution reduction and may not directly reduce energy consumption.

28. What is the most common problem associated with daylighting? (Choose 1) *
a) Glare

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b) Humid air
c) Reduction in energy consumption
d) Reduction in the heat from lighting

Reason:- Options C and D are advantages of daylighting. Option B is not a common problem.

29. Which is the best strategy for managing waste? (Choose 1) *

a) Reduce
b) Reuse
c) Recycle
d) Cradle to Cradle

Reason:- Reduction at the source is the best way to manage waste - it is better than treating it later.

30. Which of the following property reduction strategies causes a decrease in the daylight factor? (Choose 1) *
a) Window area
b) Window geometry factor
c) Visible transmittance
d) All of the above

Reason:- Options A, B, C are all directly proportional to the daylight factor. Refer to the daylight factor calculation
formula.

31. What is the average species factor? (Choose 1) *

a) 1
b) 0
c) 0.5
d) 0.75

Reason:- Landscapes can be maintained in acceptable condition at about 50% of the reference evapotranspiration
(ET0) value and thus, the average value of ks is 0.5. Refer to the calculations for water efficient landscaping.

32. Which of the following is considered an open grid pavingsystem? (Choose 1) *

a) Less than 50% pervious paving
b) Less than 70% impervious paving
c) More than 50% impervious paving
d) More than 70% pervious paving

Reason:- For LEED purpose, less than 50% impervious paving with vegetation in open cells is considered an open grid
paving.

33. Which of the following supports early compliance of the Montreal Protocol?
a) Install fire suppression systems that do not contain halons or HCFCs
b) Install renewable energy on site
c) Purchase green power
d) Reduce GHG emissions

Reason: - The Montreal Protocol directly addresses the substances that deplete the ozone layer, including CFC, HCFC,
and halons.

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