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Question 1
The triple bottom line can be described as:

Select one:
A. The cost of green building
B. Integration of a building with its natural surroundings
C. Socially responsible enterprise and investment
D. People, planet, profit

Question 2
Who develops ongoing improvements to LEED?

Select one:
A. USGBC Board of Directors
B. USGBC member-based volunteer committees in conjunction with USGBC staff
C. USGBC Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs)
D. World Green Building Council (WGBC)

Question 3
What LEED credits reward projects for improving operational energy performance?

Select two:
A. Demand response
B. Green power and carbon offsets
C. Commissioning
D. Energy metering

Question 4
LEED rewards projects for all of the following design strategies EXCEPT which of the following:

Select one:
A. Locating the project in a historic district
B. Limiting parking
C. Locating the project near existing utilities
D. Locating the project in an area with nearby uses

Question 5
Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the
'intent' of a credit/prerequisite?

Select one:
A. Outlines concerns specific to specific regions
B. Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit
C. Addresses the synergies and trade-offs between credits
D. Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit

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Question 6
What is an example of a project team applying systems thinking and integrative process?

Select one:
A. Focusing on the first costs of particular wood flooring
B. Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner
C. Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success
D. One team member completing the design of a system and handing it off to the next team
member

Question 7
Which of the following project team member(s) is typically responsible for developing the erosion
and sedimentation control (ESC) plan for construction activity pollution prevention?

Select one:
A. The LEED AP
B. The architect(s)
C. The civil engineer(s)
D. The project owner(s)
Question 8
What can help reduce indoor potable water use?

Select one:
A. Installing reduced-flow aerators on lavatory faucets
B. Installing a green roof
C. Installing a blackwater system
D. Replacing fixtures with salvaged toilets manufactured in 1992

Question 9
What standard applies to natural ventilation?

Select one:
A. SMACNA
B. Green-e
C. ASHRAE 62.1
D. ASHRAE 55

Question 10
If an error is found in the LEED rating system, which of the following would USGBC use to address
the error?

Select one:
A. Project CIR process
B. LEED Addenda
C. LEED Interpretations
D. Consensus-based review

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Question 11
A developer is reviewing potential sites for a new office building in an urban area. What is one of
the first steps towards LEED certification?

Select one:
A. Discuss overlapping benefits
B. Convening a goal-setting workshop
C. Setting construction material quantities
D. Assigning roles and responsibilities

Question 12
During a LEED project when does commissioning take place?

Select one:
A. Substantial completion phase
B. Schematic design phase
C. Pre-design phase
D. Discovery phase

Question 13
What does ASHRAE 62.1 specify?

Select one:
A. Energy performance
B. Indoor air quality
C. Commuting surveys
D. Thermal comfort

Question 14
What is lighting power density measured in?

Select one:
A. Installed lighting power per unit area
B. The quantity of light trespass on adjacent sites, measured in watts
C. Foot-candles per floor area
D. Number of luminaires per unit area

Question 15
What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project?

Select one:
A. Areas with zero-lot-lines
B. Areas with high development density
C. Areas that have not been previously developed
D. Areas without existing infrastructure

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Question 16
Which of the following would be considered graywater?

Select one:
A. Water from a dishwasher
B. Air conditioning condensate
C. Recycled water from the city
D. Untreated laundry water

Question 17
A project has construction debris that is non-recyclable waste. Which of the following actions can
the project team take with the waste that will help the project with construction waste
management?

Select one:
A. Waste-to-energy
B. Bury it on site
C. Send it to a landfill
D. Exclude it from the credit calculations

Question 18
Occupancy calculations may be needed for which of the following project documentations?

Select two:
A. Bicycle facilities
B. Indoor water use
C. Water metering
D. Surrounding density

Question 19
How can projects reduce sending waste to a landfill?

Select two:
A. Recycle materials
B. Use local materials
C. Reuse materials
D. Use materials with low lifecycle costs

Question 20
What are ways to reduce water pollution from runoff?

Select two:
A. Impervious concrete hardscapes
B. Rain gardens
C. Increasing the building footprint
D. Open grid paving
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Question 21
What term refers to the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given
product or service caused or necessitated by its existence?

Select one:
A. Life cycle assessment
B. Soft cost
C. Life cycle costing
D. Hard cost

Question 22
Which of the following elements should be considered to facilitate communication in school
classrooms?

Select (three):
A. Soft surfaces
B. Increased ventilation
C. Duct insulation
D. Building geometry
E. Air filters with high MERV ratings

Question 23
What amount of time do people in the United States spend on average indoors?

Select one:
A. 60%
B. 90%
C. 50%
D. 70%
E. 80%

Question 24
In many buildings the most significant savings associated with water efficiency result from:

Select one:
A. Reduced energy costs
B. Reduced maintenance costs
C. Reduced development costs
D. Keeping contaminants at safe levels in reservoirs and aquifers

Question 25
What is an example of systems thinking?

Select one:
A. Considering how occupants will get to the project building
B. Installation of a parking lot
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C. Reviewing the schedule for the timing of the HVAC system installation
D. Commissioning of the exterior lights

Question 26
How does LEED encourage focusing on regional issues?

Select one:
A. Adhering to all local building codes
B. Regional priority credits
C. Awarding more points to those projects that have ENERGY STAR ratings
D. Using reasonable LEED boundaries

Question 27
Which of the following are credit categories found in the LEED scorecard?

Select (three):
A. Energy Performance
B. Water Efficiency
C. LEED AP
D. Indoor Air Quality
E. Materials and Resources
F. Sustainable Sites

Question 28
What is an example of a construction hard cost?

Select one:
A. Reporting on a building's energy consumption over time
B. Permit fees
C. Payments received from recycled materials
D. On-site renewable energy system

Question 29
What additional LEED certification would a project team likely pursue for an office building that
has already earned LEED BD+C: Core and Shell if the offices will be leased out to tenants?

Select one:
A. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
B. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell post-certification
C. LEED Homes
D. LEED BD+C: New Construction

Question 30
In order for an occupant survey to improve the triple bottom line of a project, what should occur
after the survey results have been assessed?

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Select one:
A. Corrective action should be taken to address any problems.
B. The building systems manual should be updated to include the survey results.
C. The survey results should be shared with USGBC.
D. The survey results should be uploaded to LEED online.

Question 31
What LEED credit category encourages strategies that minimize the impact on ecosystems and
water resources?

Select one:
A. Regional Priority
B. Location and Transportation
C. Water Efficiency
D. Sustainable Sites

Question 32
Which of the following are types of individual occupant spaces?

Select (three)
A. Auto service bay
B. Study carrel
C. Hotel guest room
D. Hospital exam room
E. Open-office workstation
F. Hotel front desk

Question 33
If a project team increases the ventilation in a building and adds quality views to occupant spaces
what will be the result?

Select one:
A. Decreased first costs
B. Increased resource use for the project
C. Decreased air quality for the occupants
D. Improved productivity of the occupants

Question 34
What non-financial incentives can a municipality offer to encourage developers to build residential
projects to green standards?
Select two:
A. Certification training for developers who are unfamiliar with green building practices
B. Low interest loans
C. Marketing assistance for the property]
D. Grants

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Question 35
Which of the following use-type categories determine diverse uses?

Select two:
A. Restaurants
B. Food retail
C. Stores
D. Civic and community facilities

Question 36
Promoting the triple bottom line is a part of USGBC's:

Select one:
A. Strategic goals
B. Guiding principles
C. Vision
D. Mission

Question 37
An architect is designing a mixed use building that will have retail space on the lower floors and
residential condominiums on the upper floors. The building will also include space for a pre-
kindergarten learning facility. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate?

Select one:
A. LEED BD+C: Schools
B. LEED BD+C: New Construction
C. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
D. LEED BD+C: Retail

Question 38
How can an architect make sure that the general contractor understands what products to include
in a project?

Select one:
A. Send the contractor an email
B. Include the products in the specifications
C. Select the materials to use in LEED online
D. Tell the contractor during the LEED Charrette

Question 39
A door found onsite and turned into a table as part of a major renovation would be considered
what type of material?

Select one:
A. Renewable material

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B. Recycled material
C. Commingled material
D. Reused

Question 40
What part of LEED Online can be used to obtain a real-time snapshot of the project's progress?

Select one:
A. The review comments
B. The credit assignments
C. The project checklist
D. The project timeline

Question 41
A building owner has concerns about the costs of increasing the ventilation from the minimum
required for indoor air quality. Which of the following could help offset the operating costs?

Select one:
A. Using demand control ventilation
B. Installing higher rated MERV filters
C. Specifying low-emitting materials
D. Implementing a green-cleaning program

Question 42
The baseline water use of a lavatory faucet is:

Select one:
A. 1.0 gpm (3.8 lpm)
B. 1.0 gpf (3.8 lpf)
C. 2.2 gpm (8.3 lpm)
D. 2.2 gpf (8.3 lpf)

Question 43
Which of the following site types is considered high-priority?

Select one:
A. Historic district
B. Land with endangered habitat
C. Previously developed land
D. Area on or within fifty feet (fifteen meters) of a wetland

Question 44
The total land area of a project site covered by buildings, streets, parking areas, and other typically
impermeable surfaces constructed as part of the project is the:

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Select one:
A. LEED neighborhood
B. Restored area
C. Stormwater retention area
D. Development footprint

Question 45
A data center in a rural area wants to be net-zero. Which of the following design decisions will help
the project team achieve this?

Select one:
A. Purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
B. Install a photovoltaic system on site
C. Purchase carbon offsets
D. Provide all occupants with electric vehicles

Question 46
The design Charrette is at least one full-day workshop to integrate green strategies
________________:

Select one:
A. and to review contractor bids.
B. in the mechanical and plumbing systems of the building.
C. and to review product vendors.
D. across all aspects of the building design.

Question 47
Which of the following is an acceptable way to encourage building users to choose alternative
transportation?

Select one:
A. Share parking among two or more buildings
B. Install preferred parking
C. Install multi-level parking
D. Allow off-street parking

Question 48
Why would a landscape designer choose native landscaping in an arid climate?

Select two:
A. Heat island reduction
B. Minimize evapotranspiration
C. Support integrated pest management (IPM)
D. Increase occupant well-being and productivity
E. Provide linked habitat corridors in urban areas

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Question 49
Which of the following does a site assessment evaluate?

Select (three):
A. Surrounding density
B. Hydrology
C. Existing structures
D. Shading
E. Geology

Question 50
A telecom company is building a new ten-story office and data center. The office space will be on
the top seven floors and the data center on the first three floors. Which of the following rating
system would be best suited for the project?

Select one:
A. LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers
B. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
C. LEED BD+C: New Construction
D. LEED BD+C: Data Centers

Question 51
What can a project team do to reduce the need for pesticides?

Select one:
A. Use only native plants in the landscaping
B. Do not permit smoking around building entrances
C. Install hardscapes around the entire building perimeter
D. Develop a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies

Question 52
Which of the following reduces outdoor water use while also improving the triple bottom line?

Select one:
A. Installing a landscape that doesn't require a permanent irrigation system
B. Replacing vegetated areas with impermeable pavement
C. Using well-water for irrigation
D. Using permeable pavement for all parking spaces

Question 53
A business owner is building an office in a city that has air quality issues during the summer. The
owner wants to hear recommendations for design decisions that improve indoor air quality. Which
of the following are strategies that would achieve the project goal?

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Select two:
A. Permit smoking around side entrances only
B. Use materials with low VOC emissions
C. Install walk-off mats in the entryways
D. Orient the building east to west
E. Use natural ventilation

Question 54
The manufacturer of a foam ceiling acoustic tile has disclosed the ingredients in the product. With
this information project teams will be able to do which of the following?

Select one:
A. Evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions of the product
B. Determine if the product is locally sourced
C. Select less expensive products
D. Make better-informed decisions

Question 55
From where are most local codes adopted?

Select one:
A. USGBC
B. Federal regulations
C. International Code Council
D. California laws

Question 56
What has a long atmospheric life that causes harm to the ozone layer?

Select one:
A. CFCs
B. HCs
C. NH3
D. HCFCs

Question 57
What are the environmental benefits of cogeneration?

Select two:
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Recharging of aquifers
C. Reduced air pollution
D. Reduced wastewater generation
E. Reduced erosion and sedimentation

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Question 58
What landscaping strategy will best eliminate the need for irrigation?

Select one:
A. Drip irrigation
B. Micro-irrigation
C. Xeriscaping
D. Mulching

Question 59
The addition or increasing the use of graywater in a building can help with:

Select one:
A. Reducing potable water used by urinals
B. Reducing potable water use in faucets
C. Reducing rainwater harvesting
D. Reducing runoff

Question 60
A refrigerated warehouse project in the design phase could reduce its electricity demand by taking
which of the following actions?

Select one:
A. Enrolling in a demand response program
B. Purchasing all electricity from a wind farm
C. Purchasing carbon offsets to counter GHG emissions
D. Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

Question 61
What major concepts are integral to green building and sustainability?

Select (three):
A. Life cycle approach
B. Integrative process
C. Linear planning and design processes
D. Open systems
E. Systems thinking

Question 62
What is the scope of the Protect and Restore Water Resources impact category?

Select one:
A. Water Quality Protection, GHG Emissions Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied
Energy Use, and Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
B. Water Conservation, Water Quality Protection, and Protection and Restoration of Water

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Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles
C. GHG Emissions Reduction by Embodied Energy of Water Reduction and GHG Emissions
Reduction from Materials and Water Embodied Energy Use
D. Protection and Restoration of Water Regimes and Natural Hydrological Cycles and Local
Biodiversity, Habitat Protection and Open Spaces

Question 63
Which of the following project features does NOT promote biodiversity?

Select one:
A. An intensive green roof
B. Financially supporting a conservation organization
C. An extensive green roof
D. A soccer field

Question 64
A project team decides to build up, instead of out, to reduce the building footprint. This strategy
could help with _____.

Select one:
A. Construction activity pollution prevention
B. Increasing diverse uses
C. Increasing surrounding density
D. Increasing open space

Question 65
How could a remote project located away from public transportation reduce its transportation
effects?

Select one:
A. Encourage carpooling
B. Locate a project site near a park
C. Install pervious pavement
D. Stagger work hours for users

Question 66
Changing the building envelope from single-pane glazing to double-pane glazing would result in
which of the following?

Select one:
A. Decreased energy demand
B. Improved occupant controls
C. Increased energy efficiency
D. Increased daylighting

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Question 67
During the integrative process, which of the following improvements in water efficiency would
most likely need to be researched to confirm that they are legal to implement within the project?

Select one:
A. Alternative water sources
B. Fixtures and fittings
C. Sub-metering
D. Site conditions

Question 68
What tool is used to determine the target certification level?

Select one:
A. EPA's Target Finder
B. CIR
C. LEED Online
D. LEED Scorecard

Question 69
Which of the following are strategies that help a project team design for flexibility?

Select (three):
A. Operable windows
B. Demountable partitions
C. Underground parking
D. Moveable furniture
E. Modular casework
F. Occupancy sensors

Question 70
A building's total emissions footprint does which of the following over time?

Select (three):
A. Remains the same
B. Incrementally increases
C. Incrementally decreases
D. Fluctuates

Question 71
An owner has selected an office building site in a natural area. They want to provide views to the
outside to most people while also using daylighting to reduce energy demand. Which strategy
would achieve these goals?

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Select one:
A. Having adjustable window shades and operable windows
B. Installing cubicles with low partitions and placing conference rooms and offices in the core of
the building
C. Locating conference rooms and offices near the glazing
D. Installing an under floor air distribution system

Question 72
For new construction projects, which of the following tools enable the project team to understand
the environmental impact of a building over its entire life?

Select one:
A. ENERGY STAR rating
B. Cradle-to grave life cycle analysis (LCA)
C. LEED Online
D. EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Question 73
A building owner wants to have improved IAQ after construction to improve occupant health.
Which of the following products would a project team need to verify have low-VOCs?

Select (three):
A. Ceiling paint
B. Acoustic insulation
C. No smoking signs located outside the building
D. Computer workstations
E. Granite countertops

Question 74
If a state has a green building code and a project team wants to pursue LEED certification:

Select one:
A. The state building code requirements have precedent over the LEED requirements
B. LEED requirements can be used instead of the state building code requirements
C. The state building code requirements can be used instead of the LEED requirements
D. The project team can follow either the state building code requirements or the LEED
requirements

Question 75
What is true about a project that earns 38 points towards certification?

Select one:
A. The project would be LEED certified
B. The project would not earn certification
C. The project would be LEED Silver
D. The project would be LEEDs Certified
E. The project would be LEED Certified
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Question 76
What is an example of value engineering?

Select one:
A. Replacing an asphalt parking lot with less costly crushed gravel that has higher SRI
B. Choosing a flooring material that has higher costs and a lower environmental impact over a
flooring material that has lower costs and a greater environmental impact
C. Increasing the diversion rate of recycled materials
D. Selecting insulation with higher upfront costs but lower life cycle costs

Question 77
Which of the following impact categories are given the greatest weight in LEED?

Select one:
A. Promote Sustainable and Regenerative Material Resources Cycles and Reverse Contribution to
Global Climate Change
B. Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change and Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-
Being
C. Build a Greener Economy and Enhance Social Equity, Environmental Justice, Community Health
and Quality of Life
D. Protect and Restore Water Resources and Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Services

Question 78
What is a stakeholder meeting?

Select one:
A. A meeting where research is conducted about materials
B. An intense workshop to solve a problem or plan the design of something that includes the
project team and stakeholders
C. A meeting with everyone that has a vested interest in the outcome of a project
D. A meeting where engineers work together to discover new synergies

Question 79
What is the point range for a project to earn LEED Gold?

Select one:
A. 70-79
B. 60-69
C. 60-79
D. 50-59

Question 80
An environmental product declaration (EPD) for LEED must conform to which of the following
standards?

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Select one:
A. Local code or jurisdiction
B. ASHRAE
C. Green-e
D. ISO

Question 81
What are the environmental benefits of selecting a previously developed site for a project?

Select one:
A. The site would be located near mass transit
B. Preserving open space
C. The site would have a greater development density
D. Local tax savings may be available

Question 82
The operation of buildings, including landscaping, accounts for ____ of total water use in the
United States.

Select one:
A. 20%
B. 18%
C. 14%
D. 6%

Question 83
The choice of a building material used for a project should be determined by what criteria?

Select (three):
A. How long the material has been used in other projects
B. The size of the company supplying the materials
C. The environmental impact of extracting and manufacturing the material
D. The impact the material has on society
E. The cost of the material
F. If the company is a USGBC member

Question 84
LEED projects located outside of the United States may use green cleaning products that adhere to
which of the following standards?

Select one:
A. Global Eco-labeling Network
B. Green Label Plus
C. EN 15251:2007
D. SMACNA

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Question 85
What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?

Select one:
A. Increased use of fossil fuels
B. Increased air pollution
C. Damage to the Earth's ozone layer
D. Pollution of water bodies

Question 86
Increasing the thermal mass of a building and installing a photovoltaic system would help with:

Select one:
A. Reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency
B. Increasing energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy
C. Reducing energy demand and increasing renewable energy
D. Decreasing energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy

Question 87
What is an economic benefit for the triple bottom line that LEED-certified buildings may have?

Select one:
A. Qualification for tax rebates
B. Reduced waste sent to landfills
C. Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
D. More healthful and productive environments for occupants

Question 88
What is a strategy for water efficient landscaping?

Select one:
A. Treat wastewater onsite
B. Use potable water
C. Create a pond on the property
D. Use drip irrigation

Question 89
Which of the following refrigerants are banned under the Montreal Protocol?

Select two:
A. Isopentane
B. CFCs
C. HCFCs
D. HFCs

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Question 90
A building automation system will assist with collecting data about which of the following:

Select one:
A. Cleanliness of restrooms
B. Complaints from occupants about a loud fan noise in a conference room
C. Energy spikes that occur every morning
D. Maintenance schedule for replacing air filters

Question 91
Approximately 50% of chillers in existing buildings use what refrigerant?

Select one:
A. HCFC-22
B. CFC-11
C. HFC-23
D. NH3

Question 92
What material attribute would a project team use to compare different products' abilities to reject
solar heat?

Select one:
A. Emissivity
B. Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
C. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
D. ENERGY STAR label

Question 93
What strategy to control and reduce runoff will hold water and reduce the rate of runoff?

Select one:
A. Increase the area of permeable surfaces
B. Direct runoff into dry ponds
C. Reduce the size of the building footprint
D. Install pervious pavement

Question 94
Where smoking should be prohibited for a project?

Select (three):
A. Garages
B. Air intakes
C. Operable windows

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D. Walking trails
E. Building entrances

Question 95
What stakeholders help the project team understand the local context, culture, and history of a
project site?

Select one:
A. Local residents
B. Cleaning contractor
C. Resale Company
D. Architect

Question 96
The green design approach taken by LEED:

Select one:
A. Emphasizes occupant health over saving energy
B. Can only be used on projects with large budgets to offset the higher expenses of green building
C. Is useful only in urban areas where there is existing infrastructure
D. Reduces the environmental harms of buildings and restores the balance of natural systems

Question 97
Which of the following can increase the heat island effect in urban areas?

Select two:
A. Air-conditioners
B. Buildings that have passive ventilation
C. Vehicle exhaust
D. Rooftops covered with a high SRI material

Question 98
What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met?

Select one:
A. Building operating plan
B. LEED Project Checklist
C. LEED credit form
D. CIR

Question 99
A project team is reviewing potential building materials for a school project. What impact would
reusing brick and stone found off-site have on the triple bottom line?

Select two:
A. The reuse would reduce peak energy demands.
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B. The reuse would be sustainable.
C. The reuse would be cost-effective.
D. The reuse would take away local jobs.
E. The reuse would decrease energy performance.

Question 100
Which of the following is reduced with the help of carbon offsets?

Select one:
A. Water contamination
B. CFCs
C. Greenhouse gas emissions
D. Ozone

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Answer Key

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

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