LEED GA Exam Questions

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Question 1
A project team is designing a project with an entryway that leads to a downtown city block. The building owner
wants to reduce dirt, dust, and contaminants tracked into the building from people's shoes. Which of the
following would be appropriate choices for an entryway system that would improve indoor air quality? (Select 3)

Select one or more:

A. Marble tile extracted and manufactured locally
B. Metal grills made of aluminum
C. Recycled wood flooring
D. Steel grates
E. Rubber mats manufactured overseas

Question 2
A project team is shrinking the building footprint to increase the amount of open space on a project. What impact
category does this design decision support?

Select one:
A. Provide Affordable, Equitable and Resilient Communities
B. Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts
C. Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
D. Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles
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Question 3
What types of water should be prioritized for irrigation? (Select 2)
Select one or more:
A. Rainwater
B. Potable Water
C. Blackwater
D. Graywater

Question 4
Partially correct
Which of the following are green building rating systems that exist in addition to LEED? (Select 3)

Select one or more:

A. Green Star
B. WaterSense
C. BREEAM
D. Green Globes
E. ASHRAE

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Question 5
When choosing products that have Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), which factor is used in determining
if LEED credit can be earned?

Select one:
A. The cost of the qualifying products
B. The number of different permanent and temporary products used from one manufacturer
C. The cost of the qualifying products as a percentage of the total building envelope material's cost
D. The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers

Question 6
Which of the following depletes the Ozone Layer?

Select one:
A. Carbon Dioxide
B. Propane
C. CFC
D. Ammonia

Question 7
Minimizing the building's footprint will have synergies with which of the following? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Open space
B. Preservation of historic districts
C. Rainwater management
D. Access to diverse uses
E. Surrounding density

Question 8
What are the roles of USGBC?

Select one:
A. Promoting the triple bottom line and administering the LEED exams
B. Overseeing LEED credential maintenance and third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects
C. Auditing member companies and providing building grants to for-profit companies
D. Administering and creating the LEED rating systems and issuing LEED building certifications

Question 9
What year does the Montreal Protocol phase out HCFC's?

Select one:
A. 2030
B. 2017
C. 2020
D. 2025

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Question 10
In a naturally ventilated building, which of the following will allow the occupants to alter the temperature?

Select one:
A. Thermostat
B. CO2 Sensors
C. Operable Windows
D. Outdoor Air Monitors

Question 11
Which of the following is not an example of source reduction for construction waste?

Select one:
A. Prefabrication
B. Designating an area for collection of recyclables during construction
C. Modular designs
D. Designing for standard material lengths

Question 12
Tree trimmings are collected and manufactured into a composite wood product. Which of the following terms
describes this material?

Select one:
A. Reused
B. Pre-consumer recycled
C. Salvaged
D. Composted
E. Post-consumer recycled

Question 13
What is Load Shedding?

Select one:
A. Allowing telecommuting or alternative work schedules that reduce the amount of energy used in the office and
on the road
B. Reducing phantom loads by unplugging appliances or turning off unused devices at night
C. Reducing the building’s HVAC load by circulating the same air within the building
D. An intentional action by a utility to reduce the load on the system

Question 14
Which of the following credits is eligible for exemplary performance?

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Select one:
A. Heat Island Reduction
B. Enhanced Commissioning
C. Site Assessment
D. Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients
E. Bicycle Facilities

Question 15
Which of the following is an example of how a building can reduce demand during a demand response event?
(Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Turn off decorative features, like fountains and video displays
B. Install motion sensors for lighting in regularly occupied spaces
C. Reschedule housekeeping activities, like dishwashing and laundry
D. Provide preferred parking spaces for green vehicles

Question 16
A parking lot with 50% or more pervious pavers may contribute to which of the following credits depending on
the soil type? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
A. Protect or Restore Habitat
B. Rainwater Management
C. Heat Island Effect Reduction
D. Reduced Parking Footprint

Question 17
Which of the following categories is not an eligible category for impact reduction for a whole-building life-cycle
assessment?

Select one:
A. Economic stress
B. Depletion of nonrenewable energy sources
C. Eutrophication
D. Global warming potential
E. Acidification of land and water sources

Question 18
The Green-Screen v1.2 Benchmark applies to which LEED credit?

Select one:
A. Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
B. Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients
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C. Low-Emitting Materials
D. Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

Question 19
Which of the following is not considered an acceptable CSR framework for Building Product Disclosure and
Optimization?

Select one:
A. U.N. Global Compact: Communication of Progress
B. ISO 26000: 2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility
C. Accountability’s AA1000
D. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report

Question 20
The Green Vehicles credit awards points to buildings that develop and implement a plan for a bus that meets the
limits for the following: (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Gasoline or diesel gallons per mile
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen oxide
D. Particulate matter emissions

Question 21
What does WaterSense certification indicate about a toilet?

Select one:
A. That the toilet does not have any leaks
B. That the product uses 40% less water than the average toilet on the market
C. That the product uses 20% less water than the average toilet on the market
D. That the toilet is compatible with the LEED project

Question 22
Which of the following is not a potential PBT addressed by LEED?

Select one:
A. Mercury
B. Copper
C. Potassium
D. Cadmium

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Question 23
Which of the following could be considered pre-consumer recycled content? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Walnut shells
B. Construction and demolition debris
C. Plastic bottles
D. Used furniture
E. Over-issue publications

Question 24
A 4000 square foot, single story office space is being constructed on a Brownfield. According to LEED, how many
occupants must this building have to be considered a densely occupied space?

Select one:
A. 50 or more
B. 25 or more
C. 400 or more
D. 100 or more

Question 25
The life cycle analysis measures:

Select one:
A. A product’s environmental impact throughout its life in the building, from installation to removal
B. A product’s energy use throughout its life in the building, from installation to removal
C. A product’s environmental impact throughout its life, from raw material extraction to disposal
D. A product’s energy use throughout its life, from raw material extraction to disposal

Question 26
An environmental product declaration must meet the environmental requirements of any of the following
standards, except:

Select one:
A. ISO 14025–2006 and EN 15804
B. ISO 14021-2006 and EN 15674
C. ISO 21930–2007
D. ISO 14021–1999

Question 27
What are PBTs?

Select one:
A. Pestilent, Bio-accessible and Toxic chemicals

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B. Plentiful, Biodegradable and Toxic chemicals
C. Persistent, Bio-accessible and Toxic chemicals
D. Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxic chemicals

Question 28
Which of the following is true regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control inside new commercial LEED
certified buildings? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. All new LEED v4 rated commercial buildings must prohibit smoking inside the building
B. Smoking inside commercial buildings is not regulated by LEED
C. New LEED v4 rated commercial buildings can choose to prohibit smoking inside the building for points toward
LEED certification
D. All new LEED v4 commercial buildings must prohibit smoking inside the building with the exception of
designated smoking rooms

Question 29
What is Cradle to Cradle certification?

Select one:
A. A third party, multi-attribute eco-label that assesses a product’s safety to humans and the environment and
design for future life cycles
B. A hazard assessment method for evaluating individual chemicals in a product
C. Third party certification that gives assurance that products designed for use in indoor spaces meet strict
chemical emissions limits, which contribute to the creation of healthier interiors
D. Independent certification that demonstrates a flooring product’s compliance with the volatile organic
compound emissions criteria of the California Section 01350 Program

Question 30
The Cooling Tower Water Use credit intends to:

Select one:
A. Reduce potable water consumption for cooling tower equipment
B. Reduce the number of refrigerants used in cooling towers
C. Reduce energy used by the cooling tower via insulation and energy efficient processes
D. Reduce graywater consumption for cooling tower equipment

Question 31
What is the main difference between Scope I and Scope II Emissions?

Select one:
A. Scope I emissions are made up of carbon dioxide, Scope II emissions are made up of methane
B. Scope I emissions are a result of energy inefficiency, Scope II emissions are a result of burning fossil fuels
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C. Scope I emissions are a result of energy generated on site, Scope II emissions are a result of energy produced
off-site and consumed on site
D. Scope I emissions are a result of CFC refrigerants, Scope II emissions are a result of HCFC refrigerants

Question 32
Providing collection and storage areas for which kinds of recyclables can contribute to the Storage and Collection
of Recyclables prerequisite? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:

A. Mercury-containing lamps
B. Food waste (compost)
C. Electronic waste
D. Glass
E. Carpet

Question 33
Which of the following is classified as Process Energy? (Select 3)

Select one or more:

A. Solar Hot Water
B. HVAC Systems
C. Washing Machine
D. Computer
E. Elevator

Question 34
What promotes reaching across disciplines to incorporate diverse team members during the pre-design period?

Select one:
A. Prerequisites
B. MPR's
C. Integrative Process
D. Innovation

Question 35
Which of the following is a benefit of a building owner choosing to install a wind turbine on site to reduce the
building's use of grid-source nonrenewable energy?

Select one:
A. Decreased Upfront building costs
B. Lower Liabilities
C. Lower Green-house Gas Emissions
D. Heat Island Reduction
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Question 36
What is the purpose of the LEED Pilot Credit Library?

Select one:
A. Provide precedent-setting rulings reviewed by USGBC on formal inquiries submitted by LEED project teams that
can be applied to multiple projects.
B. To manage the LEED documentation process
C. To allow credits to be refined through LEED project evaluations before they complete the balloting process for
introduction into LEED
D. To provide extensions of existing rating systems to address specific types of spaces or requirements for
international projects

Question 37
Which of the following actions can a project team take to help manage runoff on-site in a dense urban area?
Select one or more:
A. Design all parking under the building
B. Increase the size of drainage pipes
C. Harvest Rainwater
D. Install a green roof

Question 38
What is Potable Water?

Select one:
A. Water that meets or exceeds EPA's drinking water standards
B. Waste from bath room sinks and washing machines
C. Water from toilets
D. Graywater

Question 39
How long must LEED projects commit to sharing their whole-project water usage to meet the Building-Level
Water Metering prerequisite requirements?

Select one:
A. 10 years
B. 2 years
C. 6 months
D. 5 years
E. 1 year

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Question 40
What does the ANSI Standard S12.60–2010 standard address?

Select one:
A. Thermal comfort
B. Energy efficiency
C. Acoustics
D. VOC's

Question 41
Which of the following is not a benefit of Integrative Project Planning and Design?

Select one:
A. Lower LEED certification costs
B. Enables better design, construction and operational strategies for human health
C. Defined LEED certification goals
D. More cost-effective construction

Question 42
To earn the Advanced Energy Metering credit, the project must install advanced energy metering for which of the
following? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Any individual energy end uses that represent 10% of more of the building’s total annual energy consumption
B. Any individual energy end uses that represent 50% of more of the building’s total annual energy consumption
C. All whole-building energy sources used by the building
D. 90% of whole-building energy sources used by the building

Question 43
Which of the following is an example of post-consumer recycled content?

Select one:
A. Fly ash bricks
B. Trimmings from a textile factory used to make couch stuffing
C. Flooring made from used car tires
D. Wooden chairs from a yard sale

Question 44
What is an example of waste-to-energy? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Hydrogen fuel cell
B. Coal combustion for electricity generation
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C. Solar Photovoltaic’s
D. Anaerobic digestion
E. Landfill gas recovery

Question 45
A green (vegetative) roof can contribute to which 3 credits?

Select one:
A. Heat Island Reduction, Optimize Energy Performance, Green Power
B. Heat Island Reduction, Optimize Energy Performance, Rainwater Management
C. Optimize Energy Performance, Indoor Water Use Reduction, Community Connectivity
D. Heat Island Reduction, Optimize Energy Performance, Low Emitting Materials

Question 46
Which of the following would be considered an innovative strategy in LEED?

Select one:
A. Engaging in a contract with a renewable energy certificate provider
B. Install water metering on all indoor plumbing fixtures and fittings
C. Achieve 60% water use reduction indoors
D. Implementing an educational outreach program

Question 47
A product with a publicly available, critically reviewed life-cycle assessment that conforms to ISO 14044 but is not
performed by a third party is valued at ___ of a product for the purposes of credit calculations for Building
Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations.

Select one:
A. 2
B. 1/4
C. 3/4
D. 1/2
E. 1

Question 48
Which of the following are NOT true regarding the commissioning authority (CxA) assigned to a LEED project?
(Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. The CxA develops a commissioning plan based on the owner’s project requirements and basis of design
B. The CxA should commission green roofs and ENERGY STAR appliances
C. It is best to engage the CxA early in the design process
D. The CxA should be a member of the project’s design or construction management team
E. The CxA should commission renewable energy systems and domestic hot water systems
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Question 49
Which of the following is a strategy for managing the quantity and quality of rainwater?

Select one:
A. Composting toilets and waterless urinals
B. Ground source heat pumps
C. Roof with a high SRI
D. Pervious paving
E. Increased hardscape

Question 50
Which of the following is not regulated for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by LEED?

Select one:
A. Flooring
B. Exterior walls
C. Furniture
D. Ceilings
E. Interior walls

Question 51
Which of the following statements about the Demand Response credit is false?

Select one:
A. One purpose of the credit is to increase grid reliability
B. Projects must enroll in a minimum of a one-year contract with a demand response program provider
C. The commissioning authority must participate in a demand response program test
D. Projects without access to a demand response program cannot earn the credit

Question 52
Captured, untreated rainwater may be used for all of the following except:

Select one:
A. Lawn sprinklers
B. Cooling tower
C. Toilet flushing
D. Kitchen faucet

Question 53
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association provides guidelines for which of the
following?

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Select one:
A. Building envelope energy efficiency
B. Refrigerant management
C. Indoor air quality
D. Thermal comfort
E. Recycled content

Question 54
The TAG rules on:

Select one:
A. Which rating system the project should use
B. Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)
C. The size of the project’s site boundary
D. The project’s LEED certification level

Question 55
Which of the following strategies can be classified as enhanced IAQ strategies? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:

A. Entryway systems maintained on a monthly basis
B. Replacing filters before occupancy
C. Preventing exterior contamination from outdoor intakes
D. Preventing interior cross-contamination

Question 56
Which term describes the information necessary to accomplish the owner’s project requirements, including
system descriptions, indoor environmental quality criteria, design assumptions, and references to applicable
codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines?

Select one:
A. Basis of design
B. Operations and maintenance plan
C. Stakeholder design manual
D. Commissioning report

Question 57
Which of the following is a NOT strategy for reducing impervious area?

Select one:
A. Larger building footprint
B. Open grid pavement
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C. Pervious paving materials
D. Bioswales
E. Vegetative roofs

Question 58
ENERGY STAR is used for Minimum Energy Performance requirements in which of the following rating systems?
(Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. EED for Commercial Interiors
B. LEED for Neighborhood Development
C. LEED for New Construction
D. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
E. LEED for Homes

Question 59
Blackwater can be reused in which of the following?

Select one:
A. Sinks, Dishwashers, Clothes Washers, Showers, Toilets, Cooling Towers, and Irrigation
B. Toilets, Cooling Towers, and Irrigation
C. Irrigation only
D. It cannot be reused

Question 60
Which term describes a change in electricity use from a building’s normal consumption patterns in response to
changes in the price of electricity or to incentive payments?

Select one:
A. Energy efficiency
B. Adaptive reuse
C. Energy bidding
D. Demand response

Question 61
A building owner wants to increase efficiency to lower the operating costs of a new building project. What
strategy would help with this goal?

Select one:
A. Install all LED lighting
B. Install triple-paned glass windows instead of double-paned glass windows
C. Install a photovoltaic system on the roof
D. Provide daylighting
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Question 62
Which of the following has the highest priority in LEED?

Select one:
A. Cooling tower water use
B. Indoor water use reduction
C. Sub-metering
D. Outdoor water use reduction

Question 63
What is required of all new LEED buildings?

Select one:
A. Must have a minimum building height, have a daylighting strategy, and provide for occupant comfort
B. Must have an ENERGY STAR score of 50, use sustainable building materials, and have preferred parking
C. Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area
D. Must have access to public transportation, manage rainwater, and have a FAR of at least 1.5

Question 64
What is the exterior surface of the building referred to as?

Select one:
A. Envelope
B. Building density
C. Floor area ratio
D. Building footprint

Question 65
What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Develop, test, and select green systems
B. Review material's test data
C. Develop a project schedule
D. Review laws and standards

Question 66
Which factor would increase outdoor water use?

Select one:
A. Increasing planting density
B. Installing sub-meters
C. Using low-impact development (LID) strategies
D. Using turf-grass for groundcover
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Question 67
How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced?

Select one:
A. Increasing the amount of roof insulation
B. Providing underground parking
C. Painting the roof with a high SRI coating
D. Covering the roof with recycled materials

Question 68
If a project owner wants to create a landscape with plants that require watering, which of the following is the
minimum outdoor water reduction from a baseline required for a new office project?

Select one:
A. 30%
B. 10%
C. 40%
D. 20%
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Question 69
What LEED rating system helps create better, more sustainable, well-connected neighborhoods?

Select one:
A. LEED ND
B. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
C. LEED Homes
D. LEED BD+C: Schools

Question 70
The LEED Green Building Rating System is all of the following EXCEPT:

Select one:
A. Market-driven
B. Voluntary
C. Privately funded
D. Consensus-based

Question 71
What organization develops building safety and fire prevention codes for the construction of residential and
commercial buildings, including homes and schools?

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Select one:
A. ASHRAE
B. Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
C. International Code Council
D. Department of Energy (DoE)

Question 72
Which of the following actions can NOT be performed by a project team member using LEED Online?

Select one:
A. Accessing web-based reference guides
B. Submitting technical inquiries regarding LEED credits
C. Managing public-facing project details
D. Coordinating resources among project team members

Question 73
A floor covering that can be recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life would be what type of
product?

Select one:
A. Renewable
B. Passive
C. Cradle to grave
D. Cradle to cradle

Question 74
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing potable water use for irrigation?

Select one:
A. Install building-level metering
B. Use treated wastewater
C. Only use grass for play fields or other activities that require turf
D. Install smart-sensor technology

Question 75
In the United States buildings account for ________ % of CO2 emissions

Select one:
A. 45
B. 22
C. 38
D. 59

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Question 76
Which of the following appropriately refers to LEED's system goals?

Select one:
A. Prerequisites
B. Prerequisites and Credits
C. Impact Categories
D. Credits

Question 77
Which strategy supports improved indoor air quality during operations and maintenance?

Select one:
A. Using building materials with low life-cycle impacts
B. Flushing out the building before occupancy
C. Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians
D. Locating air intakes away from garage areas

Question 78
When evaluating materials that would help with heat-island reduction, which of the following is the MOST
important material attribute?

Select one:
A. SRI
B. An SR
C. A three-year aged SR value
D. Thermal emittance

Question 79
What statement is true regarding the LEED Scorecard?

Select one:
A. Innovation credits are not listed in the LEED Scorecard
B. The LEED Scorecard is organized by LEED category
C. The LEED Scorecard gives the project team the option of not earning prerequisites
D. There is one LEED Scorecard that can be used for any rating system

Question 80
A project is located in an area with a demand-response program and on a site that has enough room for a wind-
turbine to allow for on-site renewable energy. If the project implements both of these strategies, which of the
following will occur?

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Select one:
A. The project's minimum energy performance will decrease
B. The project's energy demands will decrease
C. The project's renewable energy production will decrease
D. The project's energy costs will decrease

Question 81
Which of the following is a priority designation used in LEED?

Select one:
A. To help projects locate near existing infrastructure
B. To encourage investment in economically disadvantaged or low-income areas
C. To prevent project teams from building in sensitive habitats
D. To encourage project teams to build in a LEED-ND project area

Question 82
Before using graywater to irrigate a project's landscape the landscape architect should review:

Select one:
A. Local codes
B. EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
C. EPA Rainwater Management Model
D. ENERGY STAR WaterSense

Question 83
The developer of a new restaurant wants to include a smoking room inside. Which of the following statements is
true about the project's ability to earn LEED certification?

Select one:
A. The project could earn LEED certification if appropriate signage is put up designating the smoking area
B. The project is exempt from ETS control.
C. The project could get an exception for ETS control.
D. The project cannot earn LEED certification because it will not meet all the prerequisites.

Question 84
A project owner wants to provide financial support to a reforestation project. What would help with this goal?

Select one:
A. Green power
B. Carbon offsets
C. On-site renewable energy
D. Building in a high-priority site

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Question 85
What encourages the purchase and use of green vehicles?

Select one:
A. Locating the project in a dense neighborhood
B. Designing the project to be mixed-use
C. Providing solar car ports
D. Providing preferred parking for those vehicles

Question 86
A restaurant is located on the second floor of a building. How can the project team decrease indoor water use
demand?

Select one:
A. Use rainwater for toilet flushing
B. Install high efficiency toilets
C. Place restrooms on the first floor of a building
D. Use graywater for washing dishes

Question 87
When determining the ventilation levels of a space needed for good indoor air quality, which of the following
should the project team consider? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. The space's proximity to the exterior building envelope
B. The time of day the space will be used
C. The number of occupants in the space
D. The activities performed in the space

Question 88
A manufacturer has a carpet tile that includes an environmental product declaration (EPD) and health product
declaration (HPD). The manufacturer has also published a corporate sustainability report (CSR). Which of the
following do these documents aid?

Select one:
A. Reducing product costs
B. Transparency
C. Material design optimization
D. Improving the community

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Question 89
A project design with a focus on creating a healthy building includes materials with low VOC emissions, grates
used in the entryway, higher-rated MERV filters, and air intakes located in an open-air parking garage. Which of
these design strategies negatively impacts good indoor-air quality?

Select one:
A. The grates used for the entryway
B. The higher-rated MERV filters
C. The materials with low VOC emissions
D. The location of the air intakes

Question 90
What is required of all new LEED buildings?

Select one:
A. Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area
B. Must have an ENERGY STAR score of 50, use sustainable building materials, and have preferred parking
C. Must have a minimum building height, have a daylighting strategy, and provide for occupant comfort
D. Must have access to public transportation, manage rainwater, and have a FAR of at least 1.5

Question 91
An owner for a new three-story office space wants to know how the building compares to other buildings of
similar function. Which of the following can be used to compare the performance of the building?

Select one:
A. Local tax records
B. EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
C. Commissioning reports
D. LEED Online

Question 92
To improve occupant satisfaction a project team conducts a survey of the occupants. Which of the following are
important IEQ topics to ask about in the survey? (Select 3)

Select one or more:

A. Are any areas are too hot or too cold?
B. Is the lighting adequate?
C. Are the bicycle racks conveniently located?
D. How are the acoustics?
E. How frequently does an individual take public transportation to work?

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Question 93
What environmental issue is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?

Select one:
A. Reduction of water from aquifers
B. Interference with migratory birds
C. Release of carbon dioxide
D. Sedimentation of water supplies

Question 94
What is NOT true about a closed system in the built environment?

Select one:
A. All aspects of a closed ecosystem are highly integrated to ensure maximum efficiency
B. There is no waste
C. Materials in a closed system are used for other purposes at the end of their useful life
D. Used resources are released outside the system

Question 95
What rating system has a credit category named Smart Location and Linkage?

Select one:
A. LEED ID+C
B. LEED O+M
C. LEED BD+C
D. LEED ND

Question 96
A developer is building a medical park that will have ten buildings for doctors' offices. Which of the following is a
strategy for achieving energy efficiency?

Select one:
A. Installing a community solar garden
B. Building a district heating and cooling system
C. Siting the buildings close to each other
D. Purchasing carbon offsets

Question 97
A project team is reviewing strategies to increase energy efficiency. Which of the following will help reduce plug-
load demands?

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Select one:
A. Installing appliances that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR requirements
B. High-performance glazing
C. Efficient street lighting
D. Computer modeling

Question 98
The Sustainable Sites category focuses on all of the following EXCEPT which of the following:

Select one:
A. Restoring project site elements
B. Integrating the site with local and regional ecosystems
C. Preserving the biodiversity on which natural systems rely
D. The ways in which community infrastructure affects occupants' behavior and environmental performance.
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Question 99
Which of the following defines the types of buildings, spaces, and neighborhoods that the LEED rating system is
designed to evaluate?

Select one:
A. Minimum Program Requirements
B. Credits
C. Prerequisites
D. LEED Online

Question 100
Construction activity pollution prevention has synergies with which of the following other project areas?(Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Protecting or restoring habitat
B. Outdoor water use
C. Rainwater management
D. Heat island reduction

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Answer Key

1. B, D, E 35. C 69. A
2. A 36. C 70. C
3. A, D 37. C, D 71. C
4. A, C, E 38. A 72. A
5. B 39. D 73. D
6. C 40. C 74. A
7. A 41. A 75. C
8. D 42. A, C 76. C
9. A 43. C 77. C
10. C 44. D, E 78. C
11. B 45. B 79. B
12. E 46. D 80. D
13. D 47. B 81. C
14. D 48. B, D 82. A
15. A, C 49. D 83. D
16. B, C 50. B 84. B
17. A 51. D 85. D
18. B 52. D 86. B
19. C 53. C 87. C, D
20. D 54. B 88. B
21. C 55. B, C, D 89. D
22. C 56. A 90. A
23. A, E 57. A 91. B
24. D 58. D, E 92. A, B, D
25. C 59. D 93. C
26. B 60. D 94. D
27. D 61. A 95. D
28. B, D 62. B 96. B
29. A 63. C 97. A
30. A 64. A 98. D
31. C 65. C, D 99. A
32. A, C, D 66. D 100. A, C
33. C, D, E 67. C
34. C 68. A

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