Professional Documents
Culture Documents
36. What does SRI stand for? Is higher or lower SRI better to prevent heat island? Solar
Reflectance Index , Higher
37. How do Green Roofs greatly help to reduce Heat Island Effect? Green roof
reduce the heat transfer/ gain
38. How do High SRI roofs help in Green Buildings? reduce the
heat transfer to building
39. What is the intent of “Light Pollution Reduction” credit? Remove up
lights and reduce ompact on nocturnal environments
40. Which standard is followed for calculating LPD for exterior lighting? Ashrae
90.1
Chapter 3
Water Efficiency
17. Which fixtures are considered for calculating water use reduction in a building? Water
efficient fixtures, water less urinals
18. What is the standard flow for a WC?
1.6 GPF at 80 psi
19. What are dual flush toilets? Toilets
with 2 flow rates
20. How do aerators help in flow fixtures? Maintain
pressure & reduce the water usage
CHAPTER 4
Energy & Atmosphere
Chapter 5
Materials & Resources
1. What are the 5 materials (at a minimum) that a building occupant should have the
appropriate bin to dispose off, in a green building?
Paper, card board, metal, glass, plastics
2. Is “Storage & Collection of Recyclables” for during construction or post occupancy? Post
occupancy
3. In addition to bins, what else needs to be incorporated in the design of the building? Space to
earmarked. Centralised space to located.
4. Name any 3 building elements that categorize as Shell, Non Shell and Structure? Shell-
Exterior wall, roof, framing
Non shell-windows, doors, false ceiling , wooden flooring
Structure-column, beam, basement wall, roof deck, floor deck, foundation
5. What is the intent of Building Reuse credit?
Extent the life of the existing building & reduce construction waste
6. Are windows shell or non shell? Non shell
7. What is the goal of Construction waste management?
Avoid the construction lead to landfill, reduce the waste, recycle it properly
8. Name any 5 materials that would be considered construction waste? Brick,
glass, cement bags, steal,
9. Is sand a construction waste? No.
10. How is construction waste measured and what is is the % to be achieved for 1 & 2 points?
For 50% – 1 point & 75% – 2 and above 95% exemplary 1 point
11. Name 3 examples of Resource Reuse? Brick,
furniture’s, Aeroplane tyre, wing,
12. How the value of resource reuse calculated and what is is it compared to for achieving
points?
The price of the actual (new item) – 5% of building material cost – 1 & 10% -2
13. What are the types of recycled content? Give some examples Post
consumer – bottle-glass, paper, plastics
Post industrial – Fly ash, steel, gypsum
14. What is the average recycled content % of steel and glass? Steel – 20-
25%
Glass – 10-15%
15. What is the intent of local / regional materials credit? Encourage
local economy, reduce transportation, pollution.
Chapter 6
Indoor Environmental Quality
General
1. What are materials with recycled content?
Materials which have a certain amount of waste product or recycled product included in the
manufacturing process.
2. Work from home encourages what culture?
Mixed use buildings with reduced travel (hence fuel & pollution) from travel
3. Why do walls in a building need to be insulated? Reduce
heat transfer / gain through conduction
4. Which of the following are appropriate sites?
Should not be farmland, endangered species, 100fet of wetland & parkland
5. What is the broad objective of using low VOC?
Reduced exposure of occupants to toxic chemicals resulting in respiratory and discomfort
6. What does Evapo-transpiration refer to?
` Evapo transpiration is loss of water by plants due to evaporation and transpiration
7. What principle does composite toilet work?
Use of bacteria to treated organic waste and it can be reused as compost. Aerobic, no chemicals
8. How do VFD’s assist in green buildings?
Variable Frequency Drives regulate air conditioning per requirement / occupancy and hence
reduce energy consumption
9. Why are lighter shades of paint preferred?
Reflect away heat rather than conducting, reduced heat island effect
10. What does recycling construction debris encourage?
Prevents waste being sent to landfill. Also reduces waste and encourages onsite reuse
11. What is the intent of roof garden?
Roof garden reduces heat island effect and also reduces conductive heat gain by increasing
insulating property of roof
12. When should fresh air be pumped into the space? When co2
levels are raised due to human occupancy
13. What are the ideal location of CO2 sensors 3’-6”
above floor : breathing zone
14. What is silt fencing?
Silt fence helps to prevents erosion & sedimentation by trapping silt from running water
15. What are Green Woods?
Green wood can be FSC certified or rapidly renewable
16. Trade off in LPD is accepted when?
Whole building method, where one space can have higher LPD and one less, as long as total LPD
is below ASHRAE
17. RWH calculations should be according to which parameters? Rainfall,
site imperviousness
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.
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.
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
Reason:- NH 3 is a natural refrigerant with zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) and zero GWP (Global
warming potential).
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.
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
10. How many distinct climate zones are there in India as per ECBC? (Choose 1) *
a) 7
b) 8
c) 5
d) 4
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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:
1) during construction, to verify installation of envelope measures (wall, roof, glass etc) and other features and
2) prior to award of the rating.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contaminated site
Site filled with earth
Sustainable site
Greenfield site
Question2: Which of the following is the objective of exterior light pollution reduction?
Reason:
The last option 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.
Reason:
LEED defines heat island effect as when an urban area’s temperature is at least 10 degrees higher than the
surrounding suburban or rural areas.
Question: Which of the following refrigerants effectively addresses both direct and indirect adverse
impacts on environment?
NH3
CFC
HCFC – 22
HCFC – 123
Reason:
NH 3 is a natural refrigerant with zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) and zero GWP (global warming potential).
Process water
Municipal water
Harvested rain water
Wastewater from toilets
Reason:
Wastewater from toilets is always considered black water.
Question7:
Which of the following does not have high thermal emissivity and solar reflectivity?
Reason:
A high SRI value is an indicator of high solar reflectivity and thermal emissivity. White cement and white china
mosaic are high SRI materials.
Question8:
The performance of a factory under IGBC Green Factory Buildings is measured by which number of
categories?
7
5
6
4
Reason:
Refer to the IGBC Green Factory Buildings score card.
Question9:
A green roof addresses which of the following concerns of LEED?
Reason:
A green roof does not address light pollution. Xeriscaping is a strategy to address water efficiency.
Question10:
What is a LEED project boundary?
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.
Question11:
In order to limit disturbance and preserve natural topography of a green home site, which of the following
are considered as landscape?
Potted plants
Green roof
Walkways
Soft landscape
Reason:
Refer to the natural topography or landscape credit under Site Selection and Planning of the IGBC Green Homes
rating system.
Question12:
What is the acceptable minimum efficiency reporting value for air filtration media to minimize and control
pollutant entry into buildings?
MERV 13 or higher
MERV 8 or higher
MERV 1
MERV 5
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.
Question13:
What are the advantages of adaptive plants? (Choose 2)
They take over the area and push out other plants
They require cheaper pesticides
They require less irrigation
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.
Question14:
Which of the following is not a basic service?
Airport
Hospital
Beauty clinic
Theatre
Reason:
An airport is not a basic service, so it does not need to be within a 1/2 mile of the LEED project.
Question15:
Which of the following is a passive design technique for optimizing energy performance?
Reason:
Energy simulation is only an evaluation technique. Orientation is a passive strategy that optimizes energy
performance.
Question16:
Which of the following products does LEED recommend for recycling?
Paper
Plastic
Batteries
Earth
Reason:
Options 3 and 4 represent hazardous materials and excavated soil, which are not a part of LEED Calculations.
Question17:
Which of the following issues are addressed by the provision of adequate visitors’ parking?
Reason:
Parking spaces are usually the cause of heat island effect and storm water runoff. Adequate parking is a functional
requirement. Option D is a code and not an issue.
Question18:
Which is the proper authority to perform commissioning?
Reason:
LEED requires third party commissioning.
Question19:
Which of the following supports early compliance of the Montreal Protocol?
Install fire suppression systems that do not contain halons or HCFCs
Install renewable energy on site
Purchase green power
Reduce GHG emissions
Reason:
The Montreal Protocol directly addresses the substances that deplete the ozone layer, including
CFC, HCFC, and halons.
Question20:
Which of the following materials are considered regional materials?
Reason:
Regional materials are those extracted, processed and manufactured within an 800 km radius of the project site.
Question21:
Which of the following sites satisfy LEED requirements?
Prime farmland
Constructed wetlands
Site extremely close to lakes with scenic views
Brownfield site
Reason:
Options A, B, C are sites that are to be avoided during selection.
Question22:
What comfort temperatures are to be achieved in IGBC Green Factory Buildings?
28 +/2 deg C
24 +/2 deg C
22 +/2 deg C
26 +/2 deg C
Reason:
According to ECBC (revised version May 2008) / ASHRAE 90.12004 standards, a factory’s whole building
simulation should use comfort temperatures of 28 +/2 deg C.
Question23:
What areas can be excluded from achieving the minimum daylight factor?
Copy room
Office cabins
Meeting room
Storage area
Reason:
Achieving the minimum daylight factor is not required for copy rooms, storage areas, mechanical, laundry, and other
low occupancy support areas.
Question24:
What are the measures of thermal comfort?
Air temperature
Relative humidity
Coefficient of performance
Fan speed
Reason:
Air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed, and relative humidity are the measures of thermal comfort.
Question25:
Which of the following types of energy meters enhances continuous monitoring and performance of a
factory building?
Reason:
Refer to the metering credit under Energy Conservation in IGBC’s guidelines for Green Factory Buildings.
Question26:
Which issues are typically components of energy efficiency guidelines? (Choose 2)
Effects of microclimate
Building orientation
Adequate fresh air supply
VOC content of indoor air
Reason:
Options C and D, though related to energy efficiency, are predominantly indoor air quality issues.
Question27:
Which of the following is a measure of a material’s ability to reject solar heat?
Infrared emissivity
SRI
Visible reflectance
Albedo
Reason:
Solar reflectance index, or SRI, is the measure of a material’s ability to reject solar heat. Albedo, or solar
reflectance, is the ratio of reflected solar energy to incoming solar energy. A material with high visible reflectance
has a low solar reflectance. Infrared emissivity is the ability to emit energy by radiation.
Question28:
What makes up the LEED credit equivalence process?
Identify the intent, requirements, submittals and design approach for the proposed innovation
Propose education of occupants
Propose green housekeeping
Propose innovative acoustic performance
Reason:
The LEED credit equivalence process is comprised of: identifying the intent of the proposed Innovation credit, the
proposed requirement for compliance, the proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance, and the design
approach used to meet the required elements.
Question29:
Which of the following are water efficient irrigation practices?
Scheduled watering
Weather based irrigation controls
Raised mowing
Xeriscaping
Reason:
Option 3 refers to landscape maintenance. Xeriscaping is a waterefficient landscaping practice.
Question30:
What are the CO2 monitoring locations? (Choose 2)
Reason:
CO2 monitoring locations should be between 3 feet and 6 feet above the floor.
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.
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.
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
Reason:- NH 3 is a natural refrigerant with zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) and zero GWP (Global
warming potential).
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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:
1) during construction, to verify installation of envelope measures (wall, roof, glass etc) and other features and
2) prior to award of the rating.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.