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To help with water use reduction in LEED, a EPAct of 1992

lavatory faucet must use less water than the
rates set by:

For which of the following would a LEED Exploring and comparing the green dimensions of the built
Green Associate use the Green Building environment
Information Gateway (GBIG)?

A project team is removing from the design Heat island reduction and Green vehicles
a solar car shading device that also serves
as a fueling station. Which of the following is
this most likely to impact?

Indoor plumbing fixtures need to have WaterSense

which of the following labels for LEED?

In an integrated approach to rainwater Replicate the natural hydrology and water balance of the site
management, which of the following actions
should a project team take to reduce runoff
volume and improve water quality?

Which of the following has the greatest HVAC operating efficiency

direct impact on global warming?

What is the proper designation for a project LEED Platinum

that has earned 80 points and met all
prerequisites?

In which of the following ways does Because over application can be avoided and Because only
integrated pest management (IPM) help a appropriate chemicals are used
building owner save money?

Harvesting rainwater can help with what Reducing runoff

project areas?
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What is NOT an example of smart growth?
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Development of a site that is far from existing development and Study

infrastructure

Properly designed daylighting results in A decreased need for artificial lighting

which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the An intensive, multiparty workshop that brings people from different
LEED charrette? disciplines and backgrounds together to produce specific deliverables

How can a project team learn about the By reviewing the manufacturer's corporate sustainability report (CSR)
environmental impacts of a manufacturer's
extraction operations and the product's
supply chain?

The area of a project site that is used by the Building footprint

building structure, defined by the perimeter
of the building plan is the:

Which of the following instances of U.S. Green Building Council

documentation is an acceptable form when
the name of the organization is appearing in
a press release for the first time?

A project administrator needs specific MSDS=

information on an interior paint used in a The project manufacturer will have a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
tenant space. The information on the VOCs that lists the VOC content of the paint.
in the paint need to be uploaded into LEED
Online. Where would this information be
found?

What is true about a project that is located The project is likely to experience higher cooling costs due to the heat
in an urban area? island effect

After a building is completed and occupied, By opening and closing shades to control solar energy
how can energy demand be reduced?

The project owner of an office park wants to By designing for flexibility

make sure that once a tenant leaves, the
tenant space can be quickly and easily
renovated. How would the project team
meet this goal?

In commercial buildings, on average which Space heating

end use consumes the most energy?
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work environment for employees. To help

ensure indoor air quality, which of the
following should be monitored?

A project team wants to reuse a building in a Building lifecycle impact reduction and High-priority sites
historic district for a project. Which of the
following credit areas will this aid?

What statement is true regarding the Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation
evaluation process if a project team is
considering a new technology to bring
more sunlight into a building?

Which of the following is NOT a minimum Commitment to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
program requirement (MPR)?

What LEED developments address specific LEED Rating System adaptations

space types and international requirements?

Which of the following helps reinforce the The balloting process with USGBC membership
open consensus process of new LEED
versions?

The installation of water submeters in a Evaluate the quality of captured rainwater

building will provide the facility manager
with the ability to do each of the following
EXCEPT:

What are the best design strategies for Use air filters with high Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)
improving indoor air quality during ratings and Increase the ventilation in the building
operations and maintenance of a building?

What type of system is more sustainable? Closed system

Who should be present at a project's goal- All principal project team members
setting workshop?

Economic prosperity, environmental Triple bottom line

stewardship, and social responsibility define
a project's:

Advertising a product or policy to be more environmentally friendly

What is greenwashing?
than it really is
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require additional costs for more materials

to support the structure and for
waterproofing, as well as plant materials.
What are the life cycle costing benefits of a
vegetated roof?

A building in a warm climate will not have Adjustable air diffusers

operable windows or natural ventilation due
to a limited number of days each year that
these strategies would be beneficial. Which
of the following would help the project
team give ventilation control to occupants?

Which of the following is an example of a Pre-ordering materials cut to size

source control waste reduction strategy?

A declarant is the person on the project Is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit
team who: forms and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the form

Which of the following does NOT support Sharing parking among two or more buildings
users seeking alternative transportation
options?

The baseline water use of a urinal is: 1.0 gpf (3.8 lpf)

Which of the following would be classified Civil engineer consulting fee

as a soft construction cost?

A developer is considering pursuing LEED By calculations made using ASHRAE 90.1

for an eight-story, multi-family residential
project. How would the baseline building
performance be determined?

A project team member is discussing adding Improved acoustics

soft surfaces to a perimeter room. What
would be the result of doing this?

Which of the following are phases of a LEED Occupancy, Operations, and Performance Feedback, Discovery, and
integrative process? Design and Construction (Implementation)

The project owner of a LEED BD+C Retail Habitat protection or restoration

project has decided NOT to provide
financial support to a local land trust. Which
of the following will this decision impact?
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What does a carbon offset represent?
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sequestered to compensate for emissions occurring elsewhere.

Which of the following are LEED impact Build a Greener Economy and Protect and Restore Water Resources
categories?

Overseeing LEED credential maintenance, Administration of the LEED

What are the roles of GBCI?
exams, and Third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects

Some wood flooring recovered from a local Reused material

barn demolition is being used for flooring in
a new office project. What type of material
is the wood flooring considered?

What is the point range for a project to earn 50-59

LEED Silver?

With regards to refrigerants what is a natural Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient
conflict between the prevention of ozone
depletion and global warming?

What is an example of regenerative design? A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid

In an existing office building, how can the Conduct a waste-stream audit

project team determine if there are
additional opportunities for increasing the
amount of waste diverted from ongoing
operations?

What specifies the set of rules for the Building codes

minimum acceptable level of safety for
buildings?

A project team wants to install a rainwater Find alternative solutions for indoor water use reduction
harvesting system to provide water to flush
toilets but local code does not permit this.
What should the project team do?

A developer for an office building will lease Certified green office buildings rent for 2% more than comparable
out spaces to tenants. What is the value to buildings
the developer for certifying the building?
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additional certifications could the building
earn in the future?

Selecting which of the following sites would An old building

have the greatest positive environmental
impact?

How can the greenhouse gas emissions Improving the energy efficiency of communities and Improving the
caused by the built environment be energy efficiency of buildings
reduced?

A building design in a cool climate includes Ergonomic desks

daylighting, natural ventilation, operable
windows, and individual lighting controls.
What else can be included in the design to
improve occupant comfort and control?

A home owner in a sunny climate has Leasing the system would offset a large up-front cost.
decided to lease a photovoltaic system
instead of purchase one. Which of the
following about that choice is true?

What is the value of documenting and Contributes to knowledge that will advance research in the future
tracking a building's resource use?

The practice of placing windows or other Daylighting

transparent media and reflective surfaces in
such a way that during the day natural light
provides effective internal illumination is
referred to as:

What types of products should be selected ENERGY STAR and WaterSense

for reducing indoor water use?

What is the primary benefit of an integrative Maximizing opportunities for integrative, cost-effective adoption of
process? green design and construction strategies

What stakeholders would likely be involved Cleaning contractors

in a building operations project?
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Developing nations banned Montreal Protocol

ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFCs) under the:

In which of the following ways would a To help the project team understand a product's sustainable qualities
project use environmental product
declarations (EPDs)?

Which of the following is considered Water from a local well that meets EPA's drinking water quality
potable water? standards that is used for lavatory faucets

A project developer is creating an erosion The EPA Construction General Permit or the local equivalent
and sedimentation control plan. The plan
must conform to which of the following
requirements?

Which of the following LEED rating systems The LEED Homes rating system that corresponds to the ENERGY STAR
would the project team of a planned new program in which they are participating.
three-story apartment building choose?

A LEED credit that supports local Build a Greener Economy

economies and strengthens the green
building industry and supply chains
supports what impact category?

What LEED credit category rewards projects Location and Transportation

within relatively dense areas, near diverse
uses, with access to a variety of
transportation options, or on sites with
development constraints?

Which part of the development process Site assessment

would inform design decisions, such as
locating community gardens in areas with
fertile soils?

What are the economic benefits of installing Lower cooling costs for HVAC
a vegetated roof?

What factors related to location would NOT There are no banks nearby that provide construction loans
affect a project team's priorities?
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indoor water reductions, which of the

following standards should be followed if
WaterSense labeled fixtures are not
available?

The use of open grid pavement can help a Heat Island Reduction and Rainwater Management
project achieve points in what LEED areas?

A project site in an urban area has already An extensive vegetated roof

been selected by an owner. The team is
researching how it can reduce the heat-
island effect and have open space at the
lowest cost. Which of the following should
be considered for a rooftop design?

What standard might need to be used to ASHRAE 90.1

measure building energy performance?

Which of the following is the median 4.8 years

payback period for the commissioning of
new buildings?

Which of the following would help with Purchasing recycled printer paper
sustainable purchasing during building
operations?

A developer wants to reduce energy Optimize the building orientation

demand to lower the heating and cooling
costs of a new building project. What
strategy would help with this goal?

Which of the following would a landscape EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
architect use to measure the outdoor water
use of a project?

A project team is reviewing potential sites Choosing a site in a LEED for Neighborhood Development location
for a new office building. Which of the
following sites would be preferred?

When selecting windows for a building Embodied energy of the windows

project, along with performance and
adaptability, what else should the project
team consider?
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A multi-family building that is 3 stories tall LEED Homes and Multifamily Lowrise
would be certified under what rating
system?

Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are Technical guidance for LEED credits
most likely used for what part of the LEED
process?

Which of the following is most important to Building location

the design and construction of a building
for emissions reduction?

What are the goals of the Minimum Program Give clear guidance to customers, Protect the integrity of the LEED
Requirements? program, and Reduce certification process challenges

Who decides if water from showers can be Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area
used for irrigation?

Which of the following is a measure of Energy consumed per unit of floor space
energy use intensity?

An owner wants to install a photovoltaic On-site renewable energy

system on the building's rooftop and sell the
excess electricity back to the utility
company. Which of the following would be
aided by this strategy?

What types of energy sources generate the Biofuel and Wind

least air and water pollution?

What is different about green building Green building uses an integrative process
design compared to conventional design?

The linear use of resources where outputs Climate change

are treated as waste contributes to the
toxins accumulating in the atmosphere,
water and on the ground. This has
accelerated the pace of the planet's biggest
problem which is:
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team take to increase the density of the

project building?

What can help reduce indoor potable water Composting toilets

use?

What information would a project team Precipitation data

need to successfully implement both
rainwater management and outdoor water
use reduction?

What is an example of adaptive reuse? Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex