What promotes reaching across disciplines to incorporate diverse team members during the

pre-design period?
Select one or more:
a. Integrative process
b. Innovation
c. Prerequisites
d. Minimum program requirements

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The regional priority (RP) category’s purpose is to:

Select one:
a. Help project teams that are located in harsh climate achieve credits that are difficult for that
region
b. Prioritize the needs of certain regions in the country that are more environmentally
impacted than others.
c. Give project teams an incentive to achieve credits that are a regional priority
d. Help project teams that are located in regions with strict building codes achieve credits that
are difficult to achieve in that region

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Why would the project team submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?
Select one:
a. To appeal credits that have been denied
b. To receive technical guidance on LEED credit strategies
c. To receive approval for questionable credit strategies
d. To communicate with project teams regarding credit interpretations on other Projects
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Transportation accounted for ____ percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2008
and ____ percent of total carbon dioxide emissions globally. (Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. 13.5; 33
b. 33; 13.5
c. 33; 20
d. 20; 33

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What is the minimum project area (sq.ft.) required by the Minimum Program Requirements
(MPRs) for the projects using LEED BD+C, ID+C, O+M?
Select one:
a. 2500
b. 5000
c. 500
d. 1000
e. 2000

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Which of the following are not Minimum Program Requirements for a LEED for New
Construction project? (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. All project work must comply with applicable federal, state and local building related
environmental laws and regulations in place where the project is located
b. The project must have zero use of CFC-based refrigerants
c. The gross floor area of the LEED project building must be no less than 2% of the gross
land area within the LEED project boundary
d. The project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants

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The correct answers are: All project work must comply with applicable federal, state and
local building related environmental laws and regulations in place where the project is
located, The project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants, The project
must have zero use of CFC-based refrigerants

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How many credits and points (total) are available in the innovation category?
Select one:
a. One credit, six points
b. Two credits, four points
c. One credit, four points
d. Two credits, six points
e. One credit, five points

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What is NOT true about the “closed system” in the built environment?
Select one or more:
a. All aspects in the system are highly integrated to show maximum efficiency
b. Used resources are released outside the system
c. There is no waste
d. Materials are used for other purposes at the end of their useful life

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What is the foundation for sustainable design for individual buildings or entire
neighborhoods? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Water use
b. Energy use
c. Location
d. Orientation
e. Carbon emissions

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Which 2 factors are used to determine the solar reflectance index of a material?
Select one:
a. Albedo and solar reflectance
b. Albedo and emissivity
c. Solar heat gain coefficient and emissivity
d. Visible reflectance and emissivity

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Which specific refrigerant has the highest global warming potential (GWP) of all the
common refrigerants?
Select one:
a. HCFC-123
b. HFC-23
c. HFC-404A
d. CFC-502
e. CFC-11

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What document does the project team create for the administrative and procedural
requirements for salvaging, recycling, and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and
construction waste?
Select one:
a. Building commissioning plan
b. Owner's Project Requirements (OPR)
c. Building recycling plan
d. Construction waste management plan

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Greenguard certification is the third party certification program for:
Select one:
a. Adhesives and sealants
b. Composite wood
c. Paints and coatings
d. Products for use in indoor spaces
e. Flooring

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During the charrette, the project team establishes an integrated design approach toward this
major goal:
Select one:
a. Ensure the project will come in on budget
b. To generate possible design solutions and strategies for a successful sustainable project
c. Ensure the project will achieve certification
d. Ensure the project will come in on budget and on schedule

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ASHRAE 55-2010 is the standard for the minimum level of

Select one:
a. Minimum indoor air quality performance
b. Thermal comfort
c. Minimum energy performance
d. Indoor water use reduction

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Which of the following could contribute to earning the Onsite Renewable Energy credit?
(Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. A wind farm located within 500 miles of the project and operated by the local utility
company
b. Solar hot water system
c. A ground‐source heat pump that takes heat from the ground
d. Photovoltaic panels that provide electricity to the building
e. An onsite electric generator powered by geothermal energy
f. A solar farm adjacent to the project site providing clean power to the grid
g. Passive solar design concept that captures winter heat from the sun

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water system, An onsite electric generator powered by geothermal energy

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The Montreal Protocol was signed by industrialized nations in order to: (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Stipulate that only natural refrigerants should be used
b. Phase out HCFCs by 2010
c. Phase out CFCs by 2010
d. Stipulate that 50% of existing CFC refrigerants should be replaced with HCFCs

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Which of the following is considered graywater?

Select one:
a. Air conditioning condensate
b. Untreated laundry water
c. Recycled water from the city
d. Water from dishwasher

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Which reference standard should a design team meet to achieve a proper design for thermal
comfort in an open office space?
Select one:
a. ASHRAE 55 - 2010
b. ASHRAE 62.1 2010
c. ANSI Standard Z765 - 2003
d. ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010

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Which of the following help to bounce and diffuse daylight? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Where an occupant’s desk is located
b. Light shelves
c. Task lighting
d. Clerestory windows
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Which of the following are LEED concepts that are most significantly influenced by site
selection prior to design of the project? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Green vehicles
b. Brownfield redevelopment
c. Minimize water usage
d. Heat island effect
e. Public transportation access

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If a project team is providing bicycle storage and shower/changing rooms for their LEED
project, the bicycle storage must also be located within _____ yards of a bicycle network.
Select one:
a. 400 (360m)
b. 200 (180m)
c. 100 (90m)
d. 150 (135m)

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Which LEED recognized strategy will require Chain-of-custody documentation as proof of

credit compliance?
Select one:
a. Rapidly Renewable Materials
b. Recycled Materials
c. Regional Materials
d. Certified Wood
e. Materials Reuse

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Which of the following is not a guide for designing natural ventilation systems in EQ
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies?
Select one:
a. ASHRAE Standard 90.1
b. ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2007
c. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
d. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010

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How many levels, or tiers, of LEED professional accreditation are available?

Select one:
a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 2

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Refrigerants are necessary as part of the refrigeration cycle often used to cool buildings.
However, the benefits of their use should be considered against their potential for adverse
environmental impacts. These direct impacts are quantified by which metrics? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Energy use potential
b. Global warming potential
c. Ozone depletion potential
d. Soil contamination potential
e. Air pollution potential

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What standard might need to be used to measure building energy performance?

Select one or more:
a. ISO 14020
b. SMACNA
c. Green-e
d. ASHRAE 90.1

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Who establishes Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification requirements?

Select one or more:
a. GreenScreen
b. USGBC
c. Forest Stewardship Council
d. Cradle-to-Cradle

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Construction activity pollution prevention should address what environmental protection

measures?
Select one:
a. Freshwater consumption
b. Greenhouse gas emission
c. Ozone protection
d. Waterway sedimentation

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A project team decides to build up, instead of out, to reduce the building footprint. This
strategy could help with _____.
Select one or more:
a. Increasing diverse uses
b. Increasing surrounding density
c. Increasing open space
d. Construction activity pollution prevention

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Which of the following statements are not true about green building materials? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Products with post consumer recycled content can contribute to earning LEED credits
while products with pre consumer recycled content cannot.
b. Cotton insulation can be considered a type of rapidly renewable material.
c. Cradle‐to‐grave materials can be recycled.
d. Rapidly renewable materials are harvested within ten years.

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consumer recycled content can contribute to earning LEED credits while products with pre
consumer recycled content cannot.

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A restaurant franchise is planning on building thirty new restaurants across the country in the
next two years. Each restaurant is based on the same prototype. How should the multiple
buildings be certified?
Select one:
a. Using the LEED Volume Program
b. As a LEED for Neighborhood Development project
c. Using the LEED Campus Program
d. By registering each project individually with LEED Online

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Fire suppression systems are generally associated with these

Select one:
a. CO₂
b. Mercury
c. Halons
d. H₂O

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What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?
Select one:
a. Indoor plumbing water use
b. Irrigation water use
c. Process water use
d. Grey water use

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Building sites that once housed buildings, roadways, parking lots, or were graded or
otherwise altered by human activities are called:
Select one:
a. Greenfields
b. Previously developed/disturbed sites
c. Open Space
d. Brownfields

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What is the largest energy end use in a typical US office building?

Select one:
a. Water heating
b. Office equipment
c. HVAC
d. Lighting

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Promoting durability and high performance of the building enclosure and its components and
systems through design, materials selection and construction practices is a hallmark of this
LEED for Homes Process:
Select one:
a. Triple Bottom Line
b. Integrated design
c. Charrette
d. Durability planning and management

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The Green Label Plus program establishes VOC limits for these materials:
Select one:
a. Wood flooring
b. Carpet cushions
c. Carpets
d. Ceramic walls and floors

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Which strategy supports improved indoor air quality during operations and maintenance?
Select one:
a. Outlining green cleaning procedures and goals for custodians
b. Locating air intakes away from garage areas
c. Using building materials with low life-cycle impacts
d. Flushing out the building before occupancy

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Denim insulation is an example of which of the following: (Select 2)

Select one or more:
a. Recycled content
b. Materials reuse
c. Rapidly renewable material
d. Green Seal certified product
e. Energy Star labeled product

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What are the three components of the triple bottom line? (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Social Responsibility
b. Economic Prosperity
c. Ongoing Education
d. Environmental Stewardship
e. Government Regulations

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The following sites are deemed as inappropriate sites, except

Select one:
a. Land which was a public parkland
b. Within 200 feet of wetland
c. Prime farmland
d. Within 50 feet of wetland

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What happens if USGBC finds out that a project does not meet the Minimum Program
Requirements (MPRs)?
Select one:
a. The project’s certification level is lowered by one level
b. The project must be resubmitted
c. A fine must be paid
d. Certification can be revoked

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An approach to reduction of material use and waste in commercial office space is known as:
Select one or more:
a. Low impact design
b. Waste management plan
c. Open office planning
d. Life-cycle analysis

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What is GBCI’s role?

Select one:
a. Promoting the triple bottom line
b. Auditing USGBC Member Companies
c. Third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects
d. Approving the LEED Rating Systems

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Which responsibilities are overseen by the GBCI? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Registration and reviews of projects pursuing Certification
b. Oversight of future market transformation research programs
c. Organizing and oversight of the annual Green Build Conference
d. Development of the LEED rating system and reference guides
e. Administration of LEED‐AP exam s for all specializations
f. Development of the LEED® Accreditation exam content

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Administration of LEED‐AP exam s for all specializations, Registration and reviews of
projects pursuing Certification

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Legal protection of the ozone layer in the U.S. is provided by this:

Select one:
a. ASHRAE Standards
b. Kyoto Protocol
c. Montreal Protocol
d. US DOE

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Which of the following is not an example of rapidly renewable materials? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Wheatboard
b. Oak wood flooring
c. Cotton insulation
d. Cork flooring
e. Strawboard

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The most sustainable forms of outdoor irrigation are (choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Sprinkler
b. Using potable water
c. Watering at night
d. Using harvested rainwater
e. No irrigation

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Which one of the combinations of LEED Rating Systems is not allowed for the same building
or space?
Select one:
a. LEED-NC + LEED-O and M
b. LEED-O and M+ LEED for Homes
c. LEED-ND + LEED for Homes
d. LEED-CS + LEED-CI
e. LEED-ND + LEED-NC

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A building owner in a hot climate wants to include a green roof for insulation and an air-tight
building for energy efficiency. During the integrative process what would need to be
discussed as part of this strategy?
Select one or more:
a. The green roof will increase the heat island effect
b. Acoustic performance will be poor
c. If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase
d. Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality

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Which LEED rating system can be certified before full occupancy?

Select one:
a. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
b. LEED BD+C: New Construction
c. LEED BD+C: Schools
d. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

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Fertilized landscape plantings can create new sources of pollution in conventional

development if what is not controlled?
Select one:
a. Project Density
b. Rainwater Runoff
c. Parking Capacity
d. Heat Island Effect

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LEED certified project teams require how many LEED APs?

Select one:
a. None
b. Two, if the project team administrator has no LEED project experience
c. One, if the project team administrator has LEED project experience
d. Four, if it is a LEED campus project
e. Three, if it is a LEED ND project

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Which of the following occupants can be classified as FTEs? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. A museum visitor
b. A receptionist
c. A postman
d. A cleaning person working only in the evening
e. A Librarian

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A municipality is proposing a renovation of their existing police department. The project

includes interior improvements and system upgrades to all spaces in the 50,000 square foot
building, except the recently updated 5,000 square foot 911 call center. The project also
includes sidewalk and parking improvements and landscaping. Which LEED rating system is
most appropriate for this project?
Select one:
a. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
c. LEED BD+C: New Construction
d. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

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Which of the following greenhouse gases is a by‐product of landfills? (Choose one)

Select one:
a. Sulfur dioxide
b. Carbon monoxide
c. Nitrous oxide
d. Methane
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What does gerrymandering mean with regards to the LEED project boundary?
Select one:
a. Defining the site area to exclude spaces outside the building and hardscape areas
b. Excluding portions of the site
c. Using noncontiguous parcels of land
d. Ensuring the project building area is no less than 10% of the site area

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Which of the following uses are best described and suitable for non potable water? (Choose
two)
Select one or more:
a. Dishwashing
b. Irrigation
c. Drinking water
d. Process water
e. Showers
f. Clothes washing

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If a project has 1 full time (40 hour a week) employee and 6 part time (20 hour a week)
employees, what is the project’s Full Time Equivalent (FTE) value?
Select one:
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 6
e. 4

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What environmental problem is associated with CFC and HCFC use?

Select one:
a. Ozone depletion
b. The heat island effect
c. Water pollution
d. Soil erosion
e. Air pollution

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If a project team is providing bicycle storage and shower/changing rooms for their LEED
project, the bicycle storage must also be located within _____ yards of a bicycle network.
Select one or more:
a. 100
b. 150
c. 400
d. 200

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Which of the following are sustainable strategies that should be implemented on an auto‐
dependent green building? (Choose four)
Select one or more:
a. Provide a mass transit discount program to employees.
b. Provide priority parking for carpools/vanpools.
c. Supply alternative fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations.
d. Offer discounted parking rates for multi occupant vehicles.
e. Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy) for occupant usage
in the new building.

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fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations., Offer discounted parking rates for multi
occupant vehicles., Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy)
for occupant usage in the new building.

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When are CFC based refrigerants allowed to be used in a LEED® project?

Select one:
a. Anytime
b. In Existing Buildings
c. If a CFC phase-out is economically infeasible
d. Never
e. Leakage rate is below 10% annually

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A project team is using cotton insulation that is grown and manufactured within 100 miles
from the project site. What credit(s) will the use of this material count toward?
Select one:
a. Rapidly Renewable Materials
b. Rapidly Renewable Materials and Regional Materials
c. Recycled Content
d. Recycled Content and Regional Materials
e. Regional Materials

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What is an example of a negative feedback loop?

Select one or more:
a. A thermostat whose temperature feedback indicates to the system when to turn off
b. Warming temperatures releasing greenhouse gases which would warm the oceans
c. Increased heat islands require more mechanical cooling which generates more greenhouse
gas emissions causing the need for more cooling
d. A warmer atmosphere melts more ice, changing the Earth’s albedo which warms the
atmosphere

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What are the two primary strategies for reducing the heat island effect in regards to roofs?
(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Use materials with a high solar reflectance index
b. Use a metal roof instead of shingles
c. Do not locate mechanical equipment on the roof
d. Use vegetated roofs
e. Avoid sloped roofs

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Unregulated “process” building and site energy uses include the following: (select 4)
Select one or more:
a. Food Prep Equipment
b. Parking Garage Ventilation
c. Building Elevators
d. Office Equipment
e. Service Hot Water Systems
f. Medical Equipment Lighting

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Medical Equipment Lighting

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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 or more:
a. Discuss overlapping benefits
b. Convening a goal-setting workshop
c. Assigning roles and responsibilities
d. Setting construction material quantities

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What is the purpose of development density Credit?

Select one:
a. Ensuring that the project has a reasonable amount of parking spaces
b. Reducing energy use in residences
c. Rehabilitation of Superfund sites
d. Encouraging development in areas which already have some infrastructure, thus protecting
natural resources

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Which of the following would typically cause discomfort? (Choose three)

Select one or more:
a. Glare
b. Direct daylight
c. Stagnant air
d. Task lighting
e. Operable window

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What is the baseline water use for a public lavatory faucet?

Select one:
a. 2.5 gpm
b. 1.0 gpm
c. 2.2 gpm
d. 0.5 gpm

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What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the US?

Select one or more:
a. Water Heating
b. Electric Lighting
c. Space cooling
d. Space Heating

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To achieve LEED certification, new buildings may not use which type(s) of refrigerant(s)?
Select one:
a. HCFC and CFC
b. CFC
c. HCFC
d. None of the above

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What is true about prerequisites in the LEED rating systems?

Select one:
a. Prerequisites are optional and teams are not required to meet prerequisites if all other
credits in the category are met
b. Prerequisites are optional and three free points are awarded for each prerequisite
c. Prerequisites are mandatory and three points are awarded for each prerequisite
d. Prerequisites are mandatory and no points are awarded for prerequisites

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The two primary responsibilities of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) are: (Choose
2)
Select one or more:
a. Provides third party LEED project certification
b. Provides third party LEED professional credentials
c. Develops LEED Green Building Rating Systems
d. Develops and provides LEED based education and research projects

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Where can the USGBC logo not be used? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Letterheads
b. Products
c. Packaging
d. Business cards
e. Email transmittals

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Non potable water is typically suitable for which of the following uses? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Toilet flushing
b. Cooking
c. Showering
d. Drinking
e. Irrigation

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What strategies can reduce light trespass? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Install uplighting in parking lots to reduce the spillage of light across the project boundary
b. Install motion sensors or timers to reduce the amount of time exterior lights stay on when
they are not needed
c. Install downlighting in parking lots to reduce the spillage of light across the project
boundary
d. Schedule cleaning crews to work during the day to eliminate unnecessary lighting use at
night
e. Schedule cleaning crews to work during the night to eliminate unnecessary lighting use
during the day

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across the project boundary, Install motion sensors or timers to reduce the amount of time
exterior lights stay on when they are not needed

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Which of the following is a responsibility of the US Green Building Council?

Select one:
a. Accreditation of LEED professionals
b. LEED credentialing maintenance
c. Development of the LEED rating system
d. Certification of LEED projects

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In order to receive a LEED certification using the BD+C rating system, a project team must
agree to meter the project building and share the building’s energy usage with the USGBC
for a minimum of ____ year(s).
Select one:
a. 2
b. 7
c. 5
d. 0
e. 1

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The development density of the proposed building should be:

Select one:
a. A minimum of 20,000 square feet per acre
b. None above
c. Less than 60,000 square feet per acre

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A 900 square foot (83 sqm) office building located in Mexico with an expected occupancy of
1 full-time staff of 1 and 3 half-time staff would like to apply for LEED certification. The
project is currently in the design documentation phase, but has not yet registered for LEED.
Why is this project ineligible for certification under the LEED for New Construction Rating
System:
Select one:
a. Because it does not meet the Minimum Program Requirement for office buildings to be at
least 1,000 sq.ft (93 sqm)
b. Because there must be at least 5 full-time equivalent (FTE) occupants to meet the
Minimum Program Requirements.
c. Because new construction projects must register during schematic design.
d. Because projects outside of the United States cannot be LEED certified.

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office buildings to be at least 1,000 sq.ft (93 sqm)

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For Construction Waste Management, calculations are done by:

Select one:
a. Weight or Volume
b. Weight and Volume
c. Volume
d. Weight

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What can help reduce Indoor potable water consumption?

Select one:
a. Gravity based irrigation system
b. Xeriscaping
c. Smaller kitchen sinks
d. Composting toilets
e. Stacking building design

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Which one of the following groups are natural refrigerants?
Select one:
a. H2O, HFC, NH3, Butane, Air
b. H2O, HCFC, CFC, CO2, NH3
c. H2O, NH3, Propane, CO2, Air
d. HFC, NH3, CFC, CO2, Air

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Which one of the following is not considered a structural measure for rainwater quality
control?
Select one:
a. Pervious pavement
b. Manhole treatment devices
c. Retention ponds
d. Rainwater cisterns

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The major renovation of a four‐story, 40,000‐square‐foot building in Florida includes

repaving existing parking areas along the entire length of the south and west facades of the
building. The building and parking areas compose the entire site to its boundaries, not leaving
any green space. The common afternoon rain showers have led the design team to select
open‐grid paving with vegetated cells equivalent to 50 percent of its surface in lieu of a
lower‐first‐cost solution, such as black asphalt. Based on the information provided, which of
the following benefits and LEED strategies might the open‐grid paving strategy contribute?
(Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Heat island effect
b. Water use reduction
c. Reduced site disturbance
d. Rainwater management
e. Optimize energy performance
f. Water‐efficient landscaping

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Which environmentally preferable attributes of materials does LEED recognize? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Are harvested and manufactured regionally
b. Are salvaged
c. Are sourced from developing countries
d. Contain recycled content
e. Offer future customization options

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content, Are salvaged

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By identifying synergies between systems during the integrative process, teams will save
time and money in both the short and the long term while optimizing resource usage. Which
of the following are also true of the integrative process? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. The integrative process is based on an ISO standard
b. The integrative process reduces change orders during construction
c. The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during
the Construction Documents phase
d. The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project

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The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during the
Construction Documents phase

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How much time, on average, do Americans spend indoors? (Choose one)

Select one or more:
a. 65 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 35 percent
d. 90 percent

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What is an appropriate use of the LEED logo?

Select one:
a. For a link to the website www.usgbc.org/leed
b. By a project pursuing LEED certification
c. On product packaging
d. To indicate an organization’s USGBC membership

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What is true about a material that was extracted 525 miles from the project site, partially
assembled 650 miles from the project site with final assembly 100 miles from the project
site?
Select one:
a. The material can contribute towards the recycled content credit
b. The material can contribute part of the product towards regional materials
c. The material contributes toward regional materials
d. The material does not meet compliance as a regional material

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The two primary responsibilities of the Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI) are: (Choose
2)
Select one or more:
a. Develops LEED Green Building Rating Systems
b. Provides and develops LEED based education and research projects
c. Provides third party LEED project certification
d. Provides third party LEED professional credentialing

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What does the construction activity pollution prevention plan aim to prevent? (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Airborne Dust Pollution
b. Erosion
c. Solid Waste Generation
d. Sedimentation
e. Carbon Emissions
f. Construction Worker Accidents
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The location valuation factor values products and materials extracted, manufactured and
purchased within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site at what percentage of their base
contributing cost?
Select one:
a. 100%
b. 50%
c. 200%
d. 80%

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Which of the following LEED strategies would it be important to determine regularly

occupied spaces? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Thermal comfort strategies
b. Commissioning
c. Interior lighting strategies
d. Integrative process

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The project team is not certain how to apply the criteria for a credit to their project building.
Which of the following are the best strategies for the team to follow (choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Submit a clarification inquiry to the USGBC’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
b. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific approach
for satisfying the criteria
c. Review the LEED Reference Guide carefully for information that might apply
d. Hire USGBC to consult with the project team about a workable strategy

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might apply, Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific
approach for satisfying the criteria

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A project team and stakeholders joined together during a project’s pre-design and throughout
the design process to set sustainable building goals for the project and to outline these goals
in the owner’s project requirements and basis of design. This is referred to as which one of
the following?
Select one or more:
a. Commissioning
b. Integrative process
c. Corporate sustainability reporting
d. Design process
e. Building design and construction

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What method must a project team use to measure the distance from the project’s building
entrance to the nearest public transportation stops?
Select one:
a. Shortest path analysis
b. Vehicle miles traveled
c. Radius method
d. Direct path analysis

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According to LEED, the site's open space requirements are defined by:
Select one:
a. The local zoning authority
b. The local building department
c. A consultant hired by the owner to negotiate permitting with the local authorities having
jurisdiction
d. The project's civil engineer

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What are the three main factors of Light Pollution? (select 3)

Select one or more:
a. Backlight
b. Glare
c. Contrast ratios
d. Minimum foot candles
e. Uplight

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What are some other possible LEED Certifications a project may be able to receive if it has
already received LEED Core and Shell Certification? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. LEED for Commercial Interiors
b. LEED for Homes
c. LEED for Schools
d. LEED for Operations and Maintenance
e. LEED for New Construction

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The four certification levels of the LEED rating system are:

Select one:
a. Certified, silver, gold, titanium
b. Bronze, silver, gold, platinum
c. Certified, silver, gold, platinum
d. Bronze, silver, gold, titanium

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Which of the following are true statements concerning charrettes? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Charrettes are based on a linear process and discourage brainstorming and collaboration.
b. The charrette should only include the stakeholders and the architect.
c. A strong facilitator needs to be flexible and have good listening skills.
d. The facilitator should be biased.
e. An agenda and clear goals of the charrette are needed.

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facilitator needs to be flexible and have good listening skills.

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What is defined as Potable Water?

Select one:
a. Wastewater from bathrooms, sinks, dishwashers
b. Water that exceeds or meets EPA’s drinking water standards
c. Untreated household wastewater which hasn't come into contact with toilet waste or
kitchen sink
d. Water that is not fit for human consumption

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The CRI Green Label Plus Certification program certifies what type of building material?
Select one:
a. Wood Products
b. Paint
c. Furniture
d. Carpet
e. Adhesives

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What standard determines the minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings other
than low-rise residential?
Select one:
a. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
b. ASHRAE 62.1
c. ASHRAE 55
d. Green-e
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How many LEED credits have regional priority points associated with them?
Select one:
a. 6
b. 4
c. 5
d. 2

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Any used water that does not involve human waste and food processing is called:
Select one:
a. Recycled water
b. Grey water
c. Black water
d. Process water

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Which of these is an example of a post-consumer content recycled product?
Select one:
a. Light gauge metal studs made from steel fabrication scrap.
b. Medium density fiberboard made from scrapped shipping pallets from a distribution
facility
c. Ceramic tile made from window glass rejects
d. Carpet pad made from scrap from a plastic bottle manufacturing facility

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Which of the following has the most synergy with other credits?
Select one or more:
a. Green Cleaning
b. Acoustics
c. Quality Views
d. Site Assessment

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Which of the following are appropriate statements with regard to commissioning in the
context of green building? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. The CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals who are directly
responsible for project design or construction management (preferably from a separate firm).
b. The CxA is indirectly responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and
equipment prior to installation, calibration, and operations.
c. The CxA should be a primary member of the design team who is directly responsible for
the project design or construction management.
d. The CxA is responsible for verifying the performance of building systems and equipment
after installation.

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The correct answers are: The CxA should be separate and independent from those individuals
who are directly responsible for project design or construction management (preferably from
a separate firm)., The CxA is responsible for verifying the performance of building systems
and equipment after installation.

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What would increase the outdoor water use?

Select one:
a. Increasing planting density
b. Installing submeters
c. Using turfgrass for groundcover
d. Using low-impact development (LID) strategies

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Which of the following projects definitely NOT meet the project’s Minimum Program
Requirements (MPRs)? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. A new elementary school
b. A temporary cricket practice facility
c. A 6000 sq ft fire station
d. A renovation of an addition to a large office space
e. A casino on a riverboat

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The use of drought-tolerant native or adapted plants along with rocks, bark mulch, and other
landscape elements is called:
Select one:
a. Rain gardening
b. Integrative water management
c. Xeriscaping
d. Greenscaping

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Which of the following strategies can a project team combine to mimic natural systems and
manage rainwater?
Select one:
a. Xeriscaping and monitoring yearly rainfall
b. Submetering irrigation systems and replacing potable water with non-potable water
c. Piping and conveyance
d. Green infrastructure (GI) and low-impact development (LID)

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What is the first step a project team should consider when trying to save energy?
Select one:
a. Reduce energy demand
b. Install submetering equipment
c. Adopt energy efficiency measures
d. Use on onsite renewable energy

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ASHRAE standards address which of the following? (Choose 4)

Select one or more:
a. Thermal comfort conditions
b. MERV ventilation air filters
c. Minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of most buildings
d. Stormwater management BMPs
e. Volatile Organic Compounds
f. Minimum ventilation rates

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buildings, Minimum ventilation rates, Thermal comfort conditions, MERV ventilation air
filters

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What variables are used in determining Full Time Equivalent (FTE) calculations?
Select one:
a. The flush and flow rates
b. The building density
c. The amount of water used in the baseline and design cases
d. The type of building occupant (full time, part time, transient) and the hours worked per
week

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hours worked per week

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Consolidates and aligns credits and prerequisites to be consistent across all LEED 2009 rating
systems:
Select one:
a. Credit weightings
b. Harmonization
c. Minimum Program Requirements
d. Regionalization

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Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category?
Select one:
a. Core and Shell
b. Sustainable Sites
c. Innovation
d. Awareness and education

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Which one of the following scenarios would allow bamboo flooring to be considered both
rapidly renewable and regional?
Select one:
a. Bamboo that is harvested 80 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing
facility 100 miles from the site before delivery and installation
b. Bamboo that is harvested 120 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing
facility 200 miles from the site before delivery and installation
c. Bamboo that is harvested overseas and shipped to a manufacturing facility 300 miles from
the project site before delivery and installation
d. Bamboo that is harvested 300 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing
facility 500 miles from the site before delivery and installation

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a manufacturing facility 100 miles from the site before delivery and installation

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After a building's water usage is successfully reduced through efficient fixtures, irrigation,
and non potable water use, the critical final step that must be done to track usage and identify
leaks is ___.
Select one:
a. Install submeters on indoor water fixtures, process systems, and outdoor irrigation
equipment
b. Tain facility staff to perform manual daily usage calculations
c. Commission monthly inspectors on all building mechanics
d. Begin submitting monthly reports to the water utility on daily water usage

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outdoor irrigation equipment

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What option is available to comply with Alternative Transportation - Public Transportation
Access if a project is not located within 1/2 mile distance of a rail station or within 1/4 mile
distance of a bus stop?
Select one:
a. Have additional stations or stops added to the route within the required walking distance
b. Provide shuttle service to mass transit stations or stops
c. There is no alternative compliance path available
d. Submit a CIR and request relief

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Two testing protocols established by the Carpet and Rug Institute are used to qualify low-
emitting carpet systems and low-emitting carpet pads, respectively. Which of the following
protocols apply?
Select one:
a. Green Seal Plus for carpeting and Green Seal for carpet pad
b. Green Label Plus for carpeting and Green Label for carpet pad
c. Green Guard for carpeting and Eco-label for carpet pad
d. Green Guard for carpeting and Green Seal for carpet pad

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MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is relevant to which ASHRAE standards in

LEED v4? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. 62.1-2010
b. 52.2-2007
c. 55-2010
d. 189.1
e. 90.1-2010
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Which of the following represent the major factors that impact transportation effects on the
environment? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Quality of roads
b. Suburban development
c. Fuel
d. Vehicle technology
e. Human behavior

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The least affect to the ozone depletion potential is most likely by using this group of
refrigerants:
Select one:
a. HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons)
b. CFC-11 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)
c. HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)
d. CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)

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Which of the following strategies have proven to increase productivity and occupant
satisfaction in green buildings? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Implementing a recycling program
b. Offering incentives for carpooling
c. Improving indoor air quality
d. Selecting a site adjacent to a shopping centre
e. Providing access to daylight

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A project has construction debris that is nonrecyclable 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. Bury on site
b. Waste-to-energy
c. Divert it to landfill
d. Exclude it from credit calculations

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Which of the following are examples of building and material reuse, as defined by LEED
Materials and Resources credits? (select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Old framing lumber removed from demolished homes and used to manufacturer medium
density fiberboard (MDF) panels
b. Ceiling tiles with known asbestos to be maintained for reuse
c. Salvaged structural timber from a demolished warehouse
d. Salvaged electrical conduit used for a new electrical distribution system
e. Old wood doors removed during a renovation and installed as countertops in the same
building
f. Old brick removed from a demolished wall in a building undergoing renovation, and used
for new paving in the buildings courtyard

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removed from a demolished wall in a building undergoing renovation, and used for new
paving in the buildings courtyard, Old wood doors removed during a renovation and installed
as countertops in the same building

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A new building tenant is leasing 2-stories in an existing 10-story building. What rating
system would be appropriate for the project?
Select one:
a. LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction
b. LEED Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell
c. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors
d. LEED Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings

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Which of the following is not a required design consideration for the recycling collection and
storage area prerequisite?
Select one:
a. Appropriate signage
b. Collection truck access
c. Protection from the elements
d. Convenient location

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The effort to reduce global warming by the use of harmful refrigerants involves
understanding there is a trade-off, meaning:
Select one:
a. The trade off is there is a treaty for reduction of ozone depletion, but not for global
warming. The solution is to make a new international treaty that agrees global warming is a
comparable threat to ozone depletion.
b. The trade off is that either way, the refrigerant will have a harmful impact to the
environment. This is because some refrigerants have a higher ODP and a low GWP, while
others have a higher GWP and lower ODP.
c. The trade-off is that refrigerants will either contribute to global warming or contribute to
depleting the ozone layer unless EnergyStar equipment is used.
d. The trade-off is between natural and man-made refrigerants. Natural refrigerants are CO2,
NH3, and propane, and only those should be used.

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impact to the environment. This is because some refrigerants have a higher ODP and a low
GWP, while others have a higher GWP and lower ODP.

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Who should NOT have access to the LEED Online portal?

Select one:
a. Architect
b. Project Team
c. General Contractor
d. Building User
e. Building Owner
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Which of the following statements define Life Cycle Cost and Life Cycle Assessment?
(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Life Cycle Cost concentrates on the environment, people and economics
b. Life Cycle Cost concentrates on economics
c. Life Cycle Assessment concentrates economics
d. Life Cycle Assessment concentrates on the environment and people

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If a contractor wishes to use source control as a component of a construction waste

management plan, which of the following strategies might he pursue for this portion of his
plan? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Recycling product packaging materials
b. Ordering pre-assembled products
c. Salvaging materials by donating them to Habitat for Humanity
d. Reusing scrap materials on-site
e. Using modular construction techniques

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The EPA has a green building benchmark program in which buildings submit energy data
about their building to see where they stand among like buildings in the country with regards
to energy use. This program is known as
Select one:
a. Energy Star Building Benchmarks
b. Energy Star Rating System
c. Building Manager Energy Star
d. Energy Star Portfolio Manager

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Credit Forms must be signed by this member of the project team:

Select one:
a. Lead engineer
b. A LEED Accredited Professional
c. Project manager
d. Declarant

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The Energy Policy Act of 1992 addresses these types of fixtures or equipment: (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Clothes washers
b. Kitchen faucets
c. Urinals
d. Dishwashers

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What is the overall average ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager score of LEED‐certified
buildings according to the New Buildings Institute?
Select one:
a. 68
b. 100
c. 50
d. 75

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Heat island effect is primarily caused by (choose 1):

Select one:
a. Ozone pollution from vehicles
b. Light colored paving and roofing surfaces
c. Heat exhausting from building mechanical systems
d. Retention of solar energy in hardscape and building mass

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What are the three largest energy sources according to the International Energy Audit?
(Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Coal
b. Solar
c. Natural gas
d. Oil
e. Photovoltaic

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All of the following except which one would prevent a community service from contributing
to surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED?
Select one or more:
a. A second restaurant within the radius
b. Services located within the ½ mile radius that cannot be accessed by sidewalks or
pedestrian paths
c. Services located on the opposite side of a freeway with no pedestrian overpass within the ½
radius
d. The second occurrence of any type of service except restaurants

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Which rating system requires a recertification process?

Select one:
a. LEED for Interior Design and Construction
b. LEED for Neighborhood Development
c. LEED for Homes
d. LEED for Operations and Maintenance
e. LEED for Building Design and Construction

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Considering environmental and social concerns along with economic considerations is

commonly referred to as (choose 1):
Select one:
a. Environmental Equality
b. The Triple Bottom Line
c. Green Infrastructure
d. Social Equity

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A new development is proposed on a 10-acre site. In order to achieve a LEED credit for open
space, the project team would need to ensure that a minimum ______ acres of open space is
provided.
Select one:
a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 5

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Rainwater harvesting systems are designed to address these environmental issues: (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Stormwater management
b. Site restoration
c. Water efficiency
d. Heat island effect

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Which of the following is considered a “soft cost”?

Select one:
a. Architect’s fees
b. Money paid to the brick mason for labor
c. Project’s structural steel
d. Furniture
e. Landscaping costs

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Which of the following products would be considered to contain post consumer recycled
content that would contribute to the LEED credit for recycled content? (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Carpet made from recycled soda bottles
b. A countertop made from newspapers
c. Steel Beams made from used railroad ties
d. Plumbing pipe made from recycled plastic components
e. Glass tiles made from glass broken during the window manufacturing process

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recycled soda bottles, A countertop made from newspapers

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How can a project earn a point for exemplary performance?

Select one:
a. Achieving double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold in a
credit that allows exemplary performance
b. Diverting 100% of the project’s construction waste
c. Reducing indoor water use by 75% in WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
d. Installing a vegetated roof

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percentage threshold in a credit that allows exemplary performance

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If a LEED project that is providing preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting
vehicles has multiple parking lots, where should the preferred parking spaces be located?
Select one:
a. Preferred parking spaces only need to be located in the lot designated for visitors
b. Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in the lot designated for staff
c. Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in one lot
d. Preferred parking spaces must be distributed among all lots

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Which of the following costs are associated with all LEED for New Construction projects
(pick 2):
Select one or more:
a. Hiring a commissioning agent
b. Paying LEED registration and certification fees to GBCI
c. Paying a LEED auditor to visit the project site
d. Increased capital cost for installing photovoltaic systems

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certification fees to GBCI

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Which of the following types of spaces should not be included in total parking capacity
calculations? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Existing parking spaces
b. Motorcycle parking
c. Parking spaces for fleet vehicles
d. On‐street parking on public rights of way
e. Off ‐street parking outside of the LEED project boundary available to the building’s
visitors

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vehicles, Motorcycle parking

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To verify the compliance of a credit or prerequisite, a qualified member of the project team
submits this:
Select one:
a. Letter of attestation
b. LEED Scorecard
c. Credit Forms
d. CIR

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Ventilation rates and Indoor Air Quality levels are addressed by this standard:
Select one:
a. ASHRAE 55-2004
b. ASHRAE 62.1-2007
c. SCAQMD
d. ASHRAE 90.1-2007

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One of the most cost effective ways to ensure optimal ongoing energy performance is to
____?
Select one:
a. Install renewable energy systems
b. Maintain trees and landscaping features
c. Commission building systems
d. Upgrade mechanical systems

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Which of the following constitutes pre-consumer recycled content? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. A steel manufacturing facility that uses recycled steel melted down from old cars
b. A tile facility that reuses shards of tile broken during the manufacturing process to make
new tiles
c. A curtain manufacturer that purchases scrap trimmings from a carpet manufacturing
facility
d. A steel manufacturing facility that recycles rebar from old construction projects to make
steel beams

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manufacturing process to make new tiles, A curtain manufacturer that purchases scrap
trimmings from a carpet manufacturing facility

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Which part of the development process would inform design decisions, such as locating
community gardens in areas with fertile soils?
Select one:
a. Energy Modelling
b. Heat Island Reduction
c. Construction activity pollution prevention
d. Site assessment

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It is necessary to meet Minimum Program Requirements in order to achieve which one of the
following?
Select one:
a. To achieve Enhanced Commissioning
b. To pursue LEED certification
c. To achieve LEED certification
d. To achieve Innovation in Design Credits

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The EPA defines, in part, a brownfield site as:

Select one:
a. A site that has been previously developed and presently occupied
b. A site that has been previously developed and presently vacated
c. A site that contains hazardous substances
d. A barren site without vegetation

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This credit supports high-performance, cost effective project outcomes through an early
analysis of interrelationships among systems
Select one or more:
a. Integrative Process credit
b. LEED for Neighbourhood Development credit
c. Building Life Cycle Reduction credit
d. Minimum energy performance credit

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What is LEED’s minimum program requirement (MPR) for project size in LEED BD+C
rating system?
Select one:
a. 250 sqft (23 sqm)
b. 1000 sqft (93 sqm)
c. Should contain at least one habitable building
d. 1 full time equivalent (FTE) on premises during design
e. Must be defined as a “dwelling unit” by all applicable codes

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Which of the following are considered nonstructural measures for rainwater quality control?
(select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Pervious pavement
b. Water quality inlet
c. Rainwater cisterns
d. Rain gardens
e. Vegetated swales
f. Retention ponds

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Which of the following are considered separate products when calculating compliance with
MR credits? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Different colored flat paints with the same VOC
b. Carpet with diff erent pile heights by the same manufacturer
c. Gypsum wallboard with varying thicknesses by the same manufacturer
d. Different colored carpets with the same pile heights by the same manufacturer

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Gypsum wallboard with varying thicknesses by the same manufacturer

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The process of verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and
assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the
owner’s project requirements is called:
Select one:
a. Life-cycle assessment
b. Reporting
c. Metering
d. Commissioning

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The EPAct 1992 water standard excludes which types of fixtures and equipment?
Select one:
a. Bidets
b. Water closets
c. Dishwashers
d. Lavatory faucets

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Which of the following statements are true in regard to credit weightings? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Three association factors were used as a means to measure and scale each credit.
b. USGBC consulted with NIST and the U.S. EPA’s TRACI tool to determine the credit
weightings.
c. All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100‐point scale.
d. Seven impact categories were defined, with climate change most heavily weighted
e. All credits are worth two points within the LEED for New Construction, but only one point
within LEED for Core and Shell.

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each credit., All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100‐point scale., Seven impact
categories were defined, with climate change most heavily weighted

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Which of the following reduces outdoor water use while also improving the triple bottom
line?
Select one:
a. Using well-water for irrigation
b. Using permeable pavement for all parking spaces
c. Installing a landscape that doesn't require a permanent irrigation system
d. Replacing vegetated areas with impermeable pavement

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____________ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-

performance, sustainable buildings and interiors.
Select one:
a. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
b. Living Building Challenge
c. Green Building Certification Institute
d. United States Green Building Council

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All of the following are part of the USGBC®’s policy regarding the use of their officially
registered logo, except:
Select one:
a. The logo is provided by the USGBC
b. The logo may only refer to a USGBC program or product
c. The logo signifies endorsement by the USGBC
d. All uses of the logo must include a trademark, except when repeated logos in the same
document
e. The USGBC logo is less prominent in a document than the logo of the user

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy to achieve a successful waste management on a

project?
Select one:
a. Conduct waste stream audit
b. Compost food waste
c. Recycle 20-40% of construction waste from a project with one to two material streams
d. Supply a recyclable storage plan for all regular recyclable materials

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Which one of the following is a regulated energy use?

Select one:
a. Laundry equipment
b. Office printer
c. Refrigeration equipment
d. Overhead lighting

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Which of the following should be included in the pre-design phase of the project?
Select one or more:
a. Review laws and standards
b. Review material's test data
c. Develop, test, and select green systems
d. Commissioning Document Review

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When addressing refrigerants for a project and to comply with the Fundamental Refrigerant
Management prerequisite, which of the following should be considered? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Reuse of existing HVAC-R systems
b. E. Elimination of substances with high ozone‐depleting potential from use in air‐
conditioning and refrigeration systems
c. Base building air‐conditioning systems
d. Fan motors and variable‐frequency drives for ventilation air handlers
e. Boilers for heating systems

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systems, E. Elimination of substances with high ozone‐depleting potential from use in air‐
conditioning and refrigeration systems

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Which one of the following is not a use for harvested rainwater that is typically allowed by
code?
Select one:
a. Cooling tower make-up water
b. Irrigation
c. Water closets
d. Showers
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Which of the following are mandatory for any LEED project? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Prerequisites
b. A LEED Accredited Professional on the project team
c. Minimum Program Requirements
d. An Integrated Project Team
e. Credits

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To which standard should engineers design the ventilation systems for a LEED project?
(Choose one)
Select one:
a. California Title 24
b. SCAQMD
c. ASHRAE 90.1
d. ASHRAE 62.1
e. California Air Resources Board

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When pursuing the Location and Transportation Reduced Parking Footprint credit, exceeding
the minimum local code requirements for parking capacity would result in-
Select one:
a. The project's inability to achieve LEED credit
b. Requiring a zoning variance
c. The loss of points in Development Density
d. Triggering a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
e. Payment of an additional LEED certification fee

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Which of the following strategies does not qualify as providing “preferred parking”?
Select one:
a. Providing a designated covered spot
b. Providing a guaranteed space in a lottery system
c. Providing a space that is as close to the building as possible
d. Offering a significant discount on parking passes
e. Providing a randomly assigned parking space

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What is the goal of IPMVP Volume III?

Select one:
a. Lighting and ventilation efficiency monitoring
b. Stormwater quantity and quality control management
c. Control and monitoring Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
d. To provide the framework for assessing building performance

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Which of the following are strategies for improving indoor air quality (choose 3):
Select one or more:
a. Install walk off mats at entryways
b. Follow SMACNA guidelines
c. Use products with a high VOC rating
d. Design the building to meet ASHRAE 55 criteria
e. Use MERV 13 filters

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mats at entryways

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What main concepts are integral to green building and sustainability (Select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Life Cycle Approach
b. Systems Thinking
c. Linear Planning and Design Processes
d. Integrative Process
e. Open Systems

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The project team is looking to conduct a life‐cycle cost analysis as a method of evaluating
alternative flooring products. Which of the following should they take into consideration as
inputs to that analysis? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. First costs, excluding the cost of installation
b. First costs, including the cost of installation
c. Maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
d. Maintenance and replacement cost, but not life expectancy

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Which of the following fields can best help provide an innovative approach to solving
problems by following nature’s patterns? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Permaculture
b. Architecture
c. Biomimicry
d. Farming
e. Construction

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On-site renewable power can be generated using which of the following sources? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Installing a geo-exchange heat pump system on-site
b. Burning natural gas in a micro-turbine on-site
c. Capturing gas from an old landfill on-site and burning it to produce energy
d. Purchasing electricity from a wind-farm located 25 miles away
e. Burning properly treated wood waste to produce energy
f. Generating electricity from subterranean steam or heat

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electricity from subterranean steam or heat

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What is the prime benefit of an integrative design process as it relates to a LEED project?
Select one or more:
a. Shortening the project schedule
b. Educating the client
c. Reducing project’s soft costs
d. Meeting building codes
e. Capitalizing on credit synergies

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What costing model should be used to demonstrate the true cost of sustainability strategies?
Select one or more:
a. Simple Payback
b. Benefit Analysis
c. Return on investment
d. Life Cycle Costing

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To be awarded a point under the LEED Accredited Professional credit:

Select one:
a. At least one principal participant of the project team must be a LEED Accredited
Professional (AP) with a specialty appropriate for the project.
b. At least one principal participant of the design team must be a LEED Accredited
Professional (AP) with a specialty appropriate for the project.
c. All members of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP)

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Accredited Professional (AP) with a specialty appropriate for the project.

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A vegetated roof of native or adapted species may contribute to all of the following LEED
credits, except:
Select one:
a. Sustainable Sites: Heat Island Reduction
b. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management
c. Sustainable Sites: Site Development - Protect and Restore Habitat
d. Sustainable Sites: Environmental Site Assessment
e. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction

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What documentation is required for LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
certification?
Select one:
a. Verification that an addition is no more than 75% of the total building area
b. Documentation that the building meets the minumum 5 FTE requirement
c. Documentation that no performance period overlaps with another performance period
d. Performance data for the building and site over time

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The intent of the Innovation Credit: LEED Accredited Professional is..

Select one:
a. To enhance the ability of LEED project teams to address critical environmental issues
b. To encourage the project team to earn the most LEED credits possible.
c. To encourage projects to achieve exceptional or innovative performance.
d. To encourage the team integration required by a LEED project and to streamline the
application and certification process.

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streamline the application and certification process.

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Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) does not include:

Select one:
a. Minimum floor area requirements
b. Minimum building to site area ratio
c. Minimum daylighting requirements
d. Permanent building or space
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A small office building is proposed in a location with a hot arid climate. What passive design
strategy would be least applicable for this project?
Select one or more:
a. Exterior shading
b. Thermal mass
c. Evaporative cooling
d. Passive solar heating

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In the Development Density credit, the density radius calculation is used to:
Select one:
a. Define properties included in the development density calculation
b. Define the area where basic services are located
c. Measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building
d. Define the project site area

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In order to qualify as Low Emission or Fuel Efficient Vehicles, this requirement must be met:
Select one:
a. Green-e score of 25 or more
b. Green Label score of 40 or more
c. Green Seal score of 30 or more
d. Green Score of 45 or more

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To achieve exemplary performance for an innovation credit, a project team must ____.
Select one:
a. Achieve all of the credits in a single category
b. Must conceive of an idea for an innovative credit that has never been used by the project
team before
c. Achieve double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold of an
existing credit
d. Achieve all the credits in the five categories: SS, WE, EA, MR, EQ

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Which of the following is not a use for harvested rainwater that is typically allowed by code?
Select one:
a. Showers
b. Cooling tower make-up water
c. Water closets
d. Irrigation
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CIBSE AM 10 is referred for what process of a building?

Select one:
a. Daylight Analysis
b. Construction IAQ management plan
c. natural ventilation
d. Mechanical ventilation

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What is the foundation for sustainable design for individual buildings or entire
neighborhoods? (Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Carbon emissions
b. Water use
c. Orientation
d. Location
e. Energy use

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Which of the following professionals could benefit from becoming a LEED Accredited
Professional?
Select one:
a. Groundskeeper
b. Building owner
c. Consultant
d. Architect
e. Mechanical engineer
f. Construction manager
g. All of these professionals can benefit

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Which of the following describes a high‐performance green building? (Choose one)

Select one or more:
a. Creates a healthy indoor environment
b. All of the above
c. Conserves water and energy
d. Uses spaces, materials, and resources efficiently
e. Minimizes construction waste

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Energy use intensity is an important factor in determining energy usage and refers to:
Select one:
a. The amount of energy consumed per unit floor space
b. The ratio of maximum daily energy use divided by the total annual energy use
c. Energy consumption divided by the site area
d. The total daily energy use

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What rules should be used when selecting a LEED rating system when more than one system
may apply? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. 25/75
b. 40/60
c. Use the rating system that is most applicable
d. 75/25

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A developer is proposing a new office building on a former industrial site less than 1/4 mile
from downtown, but a freeway separates the site from the restaurant and shopping district. In
order to improve the community connectivity of this project, the developer could:
Select one or more:
a. Incorporate a strip mall and housing into the proposed development
b. Propose a jogging trail and bike path connecting to a nearby park and community center
c. Propose to provide discounted transit passes to future tenants of the office building
d. Propose a gravel path be added to the one road that connects the project site to downtown
via a freeway underpass and narrow shoulder

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For a site to be considered a Brownfield, you need

Select one:
a. A declaration from the EPA office or from state agency
b. Regional government approval
c. A declaration from the owner
d. EPA office only

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Construction and demolition debris cannot include 2 of these items:(Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. B Wood
b. A Rock
c. C Soil
d. D Concrete

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Often a reduction in water use will offer greater benefits in this environmental area:
Select one:
a. Stormwater quantity control
b. Heat islands
c. Erosion control
d. Energy consumption

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This source consumes the largest amount of energy in buildings:

Select one:
a. Space Heating
b. Water Heating
c. Office Equipment
d. Lighting

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A project team will provide outdoor space to encourage occupant health and activity. Which
of the following are examples of quality open space?
Select one:
a. An artificial turf for an outdoor soccer field

b. A jogging trail surrounding a parking lot

c. Small strips of turf in parking lots

d. Space dedicated to community gardens

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Which of the following types of spaces should not be included in total parking capacity
calculations? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Off ‐street parking outside of the LEED project boundary available to the building’s
visitors
b. Existing parking spaces
c. On‐street parking on public rights of way
d. Parking spaces for fleet vehicles
e. Motorcycle parking

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Projects can identify which projects have regional priority by ____?
Select one:
a. Submitting a credit interpretation request (CIR)
b. Calculating the net environmental impact
c. Checking locally pertinent environmental issues
d. Checking the USGBC website

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Before submitting a CIR for technical assistance, what actions should the Project Team take
when considering a strategy for credit compliance but are unsure if the strategy would satisfy
the necessary requirements?(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Write a letter or call USGBC
b. The Project Team should reevaluate the credit or prerequisite intent
c. Search the LEED Interpretation Ruling database to see if the same inquiry has been
previously addressed
d. Discuss the strategy with a USGBC regional chapter
e. Contact LEED customer service as a last resort

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inquiry has been previously addressed, The Project Team should reevaluate the credit or
prerequisite intent

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The primary purpose of an integrated design charrette is to ____________?

Select one or more:
a. Optimize green strategies, drawing on the expertise of all participants
b. Exclude stakeholders for quicker decision making
c. Set an environmental agenda by the architect
d. Have local municipal officials review the building’s sustainable design
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If a project plans on earning Silver certification under the LEED for Existing Buildings:
Operations and Maintenance rating system, which point range would they aim for? (Choose
one)
Select one:
a. 50–59
b. 60–69
c. 40–49
d. 20–30
e. 30–39

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What is the recommended process for the project team to follow to achieve LEED
certification?
Select one:
a. Retain a LEED AP to certify the project meets all environmental requirements
b. Demonstrate all prerequisites have been met and achieve a minimum of 40 credit points
c. Register the project, complete construction and request certification plaque
d. Determine if project is appropriate for LEED; register the project with GBCI and pay
registration fee;prepare application; submit application and pay appropriate fees; application
review; certification

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GBCI and pay registration fee;prepare application; submit application and pay appropriate
fees; application review; certification
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Fundamental Commissioning and Verification is a prerequisite in which category of the

LEED v4 BD+C rating system?
Select one:
a. Water Efficiency
b. Materials and Resources
c. Sustainable Sites
d. Energy and Atmosphere

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Solar reflectance is roughly synonymous with what term?

Select one:
a. Glare
b. Albedo
c. Shielding
d. Aquifer
e. Lumen

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What is the main advantage of an Integrative Process?

Select one or more:
a. Maximizing opportunities for integrative, cost-effective adoption of green design and
construction strategies
b. Reducing costs over traditional construction practices
c. Obtaining local, state, and federal incentives for green design and construction strategies
d. Achieving the highest LEED rating possible

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Which of the following is the best landscape design strategy to implement to reduce heat
island effects? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Absorption
b. Xeriscaping
c. Increased imperviousness
d. Deciduous trees
e. Increased SRI

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Natural refrigerants are environmentally benign to the atmosphere. Which of these are au
naturel?(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Ammonia
b. CO₂
c. H₂O
d. CFC
e. HCFC
f. Halon
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Which of the following is not considered to be a “basic service”?

Select one:
a. Church
b. Grocery Store
c. Bank
d. Parking Lot

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What are the two benefits of Integrated Project Delivery?

Select one or more:
a. Cost Control
b. Less communication between team members
c. Increased construction time
d. Decrease construction time

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What document is typically completed by the commissioning authority after construction is
completed?
Select one or more:
a. Functional Testing Procedures
b. Commissioning Plan
c. Commissioning Report
d. Basis of Design

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Which of the following are not true concerning establishing goals for a project? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Goals can be quantitative but not qualitative.
b. Goals should include metrics and targets.
c. Goals can be qualitative but not quantitative.
d. Goals should reflect reasonable spatial scale and time horizons.

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Which of the following are considered rapidly renewable materials? (select 2)

Select one or more:
a. Linoleum
b. Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
c. FSC Certified Wood
d. Ceramic tile
e. Wheatboard

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What is a requirement of open space? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. It is vegetated
b. It is lit at night
c. It is directly adjacent to the building’s entry
d. It is accessible to the general public
e. It provides habitat for endangered species

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The Regional Priority credits for a project are based on-

Select one:
a. The project’s state
b. The project’s county
c. The project’s city
d. The project’s zip code

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A wall covering that can be recycled into a new product bt the end of its useful life would be
considered:
Select one:
a. Cradle to grave
b. Cradle to cradle
c. Renewable
d. Passive

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Which of the following are not subject to LEED minimum energy requirements? (Select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Office equipment
b. Regulated energy
c. Chillers
d. Process energy
e. Elevators

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Many building codes incorporate these standards:(Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. EPAct 1992
b. Green Seal
c. IPC
d. UPC

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What are the three dimensions of sustainability described as the Triple bottom line/ three-
legged stool?
Select one or more:
a. Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality
b. Economic Theory, Cultural agenda, Global Variety
c. Government Standards, Building codes, Building Practices
d. Economic Prosperity, Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility

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Indoor water plumbing fixtures need to have which of the following labels in order to meet
LEED prerequisite for Indoor Water Reduction?
Select one:
a. LEED certified
b. Green guard
c. WaterSense
d. Building Green

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Which of the following project types is NOT applicable to the LEED for New Construction
and Major Renovations rating system? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Data center
b. Single storey home
c. Warehouses and distribution centers
d. Healthcare facilities
e. Hospitality

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What do the credits in Materials and Resources (MR) Category focus on?
Select one:
a. Reducing the quantity of materials
b. Minimizing embodied impacts associated with the entire life cycle of the building
c. Helping project teams select materials that have maximum environmental benefits at least
cost
d. Selecting materials that are energy efficient than traditional building materials

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What are the two primary benefits of using regional materials? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Minimizing the impacts of transportation
b. Reducing Cost
c. Assuring quality craftsmanship
d. Supporting the local economy

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What standard must residential clothes washer meet for WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use
Reduction?
Select one:
a. SMACNA Guidelines
b. ENERGY STAR
c. EPAct
d. WaterSense

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What is Greenwashing?
Select one:
a. Implementation of green cleaning custodial policy
b. Advertising a product or policy to be more environmental friendly than it is
c. Changing local zoning codes to be greener
d. Building green in industrial area

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For international projects aiming to achieve indoor water reductions, which of the following
standards should be followed if WaterSense labeled fixtures are not available?
Select one or more:
a. ASHRAE
b. I-Codes
c. Green-e
d. A local equivalent

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Which of the following is NOT appropriate for mitigating the heat island effect potential of
the parking lot of a large office building?
Select one:
a. Use an SRI of 35 for paving
b. Open-grid pavers
c. Use trees with large foliage to shade 50% of the parking lot
d. Place 50% parking underground
e. Plant seedling conifers to shade the parking

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Which of the following categories has the most available LEED credit points?
Select one:
a. Water Efficiency
b. Indoor Environmental Quality
c. Energy and Atmosphere
d. Materials and Resources
e. Sustainable Sites
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Rainwater harvesting can contribute most directly to which of the following LEED credits?
(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management
b. Sustainable Sites: Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
c. Sustainable Sites: Heat Island Reduction
d. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction
e. Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use
f. Sustainable Sites: Open Space

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Outdoor Water Use Reduction, Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use

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Which of the following is an example of post-consumer recycled material?

Select one:
a. Composite board containing sawdust from lumber mill
b. Carpet made from plastic water bottles
c. Salvaged barn beam
d. Concrete that contains fly ash from a local coal powered energy plant

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Local zoning ordinances would, typically, not apply to this:

Select one:
a. Open space requirements
b. Interior lighting densities
c. Landscaping
d. Stormwater controls

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The total area that is altered as part of a project is referred to as:

Select one or more:
a. Heat Island
b. Impervious Features
c. Site Disturbance
d. Development Footprint

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LEED rating systems have what 3 structures? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Credits
b. Prerequisites
c. Minimum Program Requirements
d. Charrettes
e. CIRs
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What two specific types of refrigerants does the montreal Protocol phase out the use of?
(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
b. Natural Refrigerants
c. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
d. Halons
e. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

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Which of the following are true? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Some municipalities do not allow rainwater to be captured and reused.
b. Graywater is suitable for drinking.
c. Green building projects are rewarded for reducing demand and reusing water for both
indoor and outdoor water demands.
d. LEED recommends for project teams to develop alternative water sources first and then
select high‐efficiency fixtures when strategizing for water reduction.
e. Building meters account for the energy to treat and transport water.

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reused., Green building projects are rewarded for reducing demand and reusing water for
both indoor and outdoor water demands.
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All of the following are high efficiency irrigation technologies, except:

Select one:
a. Conductivity meters
b. Drip irrigation systems
c. Moisture sensors
d. Evapotranspiration controllers
e. Rain sensors

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Well located buildings take advantage of existing infrastructure, which is defined in the
Location and Transportation( LT) category as (select 1) :
Select one:
a. Schools, retail, healthcare, data centers, hospitality, warehouses, and distribution centers,
homes and multifamily complexes.
b. Banks, grocery stores, schools, library, houses of worship, restaurants, health clubs, post
office, police and fire station, hospital and child care centers
c. Renewable energy sources such as wind farms and bio-digesters within 25 miles of the
project
d. Public transit, street networks, pedestrian paths, bicycle networks, services and amenities
and existing utilities, such as electricity, water, gas and sewage

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services and amenities and existing utilities, such as electricity, water, gas and sewage

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When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should
the project team decide which rating system to use?
Select one:
a. Use the 40/60 rule
b. Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credit
c. Check with local code what rating system to use
d. Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs

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CFC refrigerants represent what percentage of use in existing building water chiller systems
today?
Select one:
a. 75%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 10%

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What does LEED stand for? (Choose one)

Select one:
a. Leadership in Energy Efficient Design
b. Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design
c. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
d. Leadership in Efficient and Effective Design

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For a project to qualify for the LEED Materials and Resources location valuation factor, a
material or product must meet 2 of the following: extracted, manufactured, and/or purchased
within _____ miles of the construction site.
Select one:
a. 750
b. 1000
c. 100
d. 500
e. 250

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Which of the following are effective and sustainable strategies to address transportation for a
LEED project? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Limit parking.
b. Provide SUVs for all employees.
c. Choose a site near a bus stop.
d. Encourage carpooling.
e. Choose a greenfield site.

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Which of the following should be considered to promote good lighting design? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Furnishings
b. The type of ceiling finish
c. VOC level
d. Surface colours within the space

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Which one of the following is not a minimum program requirement?

Select one or more:
a. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
b. Must meet minimum project size requirements
c. Must meet maximum project size requirements
d. Must be on permanent land in a permanent location

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Which of the following are tools available to project teams to find synergies and increase
efficiencies during the integrative design process? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Value engineering
b. RFIs
c. RFPs
d. Energy modeling
e. BIM

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When an owner purchases RECs, they receive:

Select one:
a. renewable resources
b. Clean natural gas from the local utility company
c. Electricity from the local utility company
d. Carbon credit offsets
e. Environmental, social and other positive attributes of power generated by

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The major consideration when developing a sustainable project budget:

Select one or more:
a. Life Cycle Costs
b. Triple Bottom Line
c. Final contractor bids
d. Construction hard costs only

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The primary contributor to climate change is:

Select one:
a. Urban Redevelopment
b. Heat island effect
c. Greenhouse gases
d. Ozone depletion

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Which strategy should a construction and demolition waste and recycling management plan
address?
Select one:
a. To use comingled or separated recycling
b. Selecting reused materials
c. Recycling PCB products
d. Selecting regional materials

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LEED Certification fees are based on:

Select one:
a. The number of review submissions
b. Project square footage
c. Project Cost
d. Project Complexity
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What standard for high-efficiency fixtures specifies fixtures that use less water than those
specified by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992?
Select one:
a. WaterWise
b. Water Budget
c. ENERGY STAR
d. WaterSense

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What are the three phases of the integrative process? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Recovery
b. Discovery
c. Occupancy
d. Implementation
e. Development

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Which of the following are alternative fuel for vehicles?

Select one:
a. All
b. Ethanol
c. Electric
d. Methanol

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You believe that your project meets the requirement for a certain credit, but in a slightly
different way than the Rating System describes. To receive clarification, you should do all of
the following, except:
Select one:
a. Review the Reference Guide for information that may pertain
b. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request
c. Call USGBC
d. Review the Rating System to make sure the proposed strategy meets the stated Intent of the
credit

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Rainwater harvesting can contribute most directly to which of the following LEED credits?
(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Sustainable Sites: Open Space
b. Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use
c. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction
d. Sustainable Sites: Heat Island Reduction
e. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management
f. Sustainable Sites: Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat

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Outdoor Water Use Reduction, Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use

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A building material that is made from recycled soda bottles contains ______.
Select one:
a. Post-industrial recycled content
b. Pre-consumer recycled content
c. Post-consumer recycled content
d. Prefabricated recycled content

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Which of the following does NOT fall under the duties of a Project Administrator?
Select one:
a. Invite project team members to LEED online
b. Documenting all project credits
c. Submitting CIRs
d. Registering the project
e. Managing the LEED online system

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The design team has attempted to address 50 percent of the hardscape surfaces on the
project’s site to meet the requirements to reduce the heat island effect for LEED compliance.
Which of the following strategies should the LEED Accredited Professional discuss with the
design team? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Solar reflectance index for all nonstandard paving materials proposed
b. Percentage of perviousness for proposed open‐grid paving materials
c. Emissivity of all low‐SRI hardscape features in the design
d. Runoff coefficients for impervious paving materials selected
e. Effective tree‐shaded area of hardscape features

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index for all nonstandard paving materials proposed, Percentage of perviousness for proposed
open‐grid paving materials

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Reducing potable water for flushing toilets may be permitted to use this type of water:
Select one:
a. Well water
b. Blackwater
c. Graywater
d. Water reclaimed from toilets and urinals

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Which of the following is the least likely outcome of an integrated design process?
Select one or more:
a. Reduced conflicts in construction documents
b. A shortened project design schedule
c. Greater construction cost control
d. Greater building performance

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Incorporating green building strategies, such as high efficiency mechanical systems, onsite
photovoltaic systems, and an indoor water wall to help with the indoor air quality and air
conditioning, plays a role in what type of cost implications? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Reduced construction costs
b. Increased soft costs
c. Reduced soft costs
d. Increased life‐cycle costs
e. Increased first costs

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Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has
high global warming potential (GWP)?
Select one:
a. Natural Refrigerants
b. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
c. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
d. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

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What does a facility operator need to optimise water consumption?

Select one:
a. Operating schedule of the building
b. Submeter data of water-using systems
c. Occupant schedule
d. Fixture cut sheets

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Water supplied from wells or municipal water systems that is approved for human
consumption is called-
Select one:
a. Make-up water
b. Potable water
c. Indoor water
d. Process water

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Which of the following is the best type of site to develop on?
Select one:
a. Wetland
b. Prime Farmland
c. Greenfield
d. Flood Plain
e. Previously Developed Site

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The controlled admission of natural light into a space, used to reduce or eliminate electric
lighting is called
Select one:
a. Emissivity
b. Solar reflectance index
c. Glazing
d. Daylighting

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Landscaping with native plants contributes most significantly to which two LEED credits?
Select one:
a. SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use
Reduction
b. SS Credit Site Plan and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat
c. SS Credit Open Space and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction
d. SS Credit Rainwater Management and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore
Habitat

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Outdoor Water Use Reduction

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Stakeholder Meeting is:

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

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Which of the following are examples of multi occupant spaces? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Hotel lobby and hotel front desk
b. Bank teller station or a hotel room
c. Open workstation and nursing station
d. A conference room

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What is the minimum amount of pervious area a paving system must have to be considered
“open-grid”?
Select one:
a. 30%
b. 50%
c. 20%
d. 60%
e. 40%

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Minimum ventilation rates are addressed by this standard:

Select one:
a. ASHRAE 62.1-2007
b. ASHRAE 61.2-2007
c. ASHRAE 55-2004
d. ASHRAE 90.1-2007

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The purpose of the design case in the Water Efficiency (WE) category is to ___.
Select one:
a. Show that innovative water conservation practices have been used to achieve savings
b. List the names and occupants of the project designers
c. Show that the project design will achieve significant reductions in water use from the
baseline water use reduction
d. Show that the project is designed for the efficient use of water throughout
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What is true for a CIR process?

Select one:
a. CIRs can be submitted by anyone with a USGBC account
b. All projects must use CIRs
c. A successful CIR can award LEED points
d. Each CIR costs $220 each

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Who can offer an alternative way to provide verification for a number of submittals in a
project application for LEED certification?
Select one:
a. Licensed Professional
b. Project Administrator
c. LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
d. LEED AP

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Providing contact with GBCI, LEED Online and LEED Credit Form access occurs after this
process has been completed:
Select one:
a. Project submittal for certification
b. Joining a USGBC regional chapter
c. Joining the USGBC national organization
d. Project registration

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Which one of the following are the maximum flush and flow rates allowed by the Energy
Policy Acts of 1992 and 2005?
Select one:
a. Water closets 1.6 gpm, urinals 1.0 gpm, faucets 0.5 gpf, showers 2.5 gpf
b. Water closets 1.2 gpf, urinals 0.8 gpf, faucets 2.2 gpm, showers 2.5 gpm
c. Water closets 1.6 gpf, urinals 1.0 gpf, faucets 0.5 gpm, showers 2.5 gpm
d. Water closets 1.6 gpf, urinals 0.5 gpf, faucets 0.5 gpm, showers 2.5 gpm

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LEED submittal forms are used to (choose two):

Select one or more:
a. Identify the compliance path used to meet credit criteria
b. Submit Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)
c. Complete the project’s LEED scorecard
d. Perform calculations associated with documenting credit compliance
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Which of the following are considered to be natural refrigerants? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Carbon Dioxide
b. Puron
c. Ammonia
d. Propane
e. Freon
f. Carbon Monoxide

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Which of the following is related to the Construction IAQ Management Plan?

Select one:
a. ASHRAE 55-2010
b. ASHRAE 52.2-2007
c. ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010
d. ASHRAE 62.1 -2010

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Proper ventilation rates to be applied to projects are prescribed by which of the following
standards?
Select one:
a. IPMVP Option B
b. SCAQMD Rule 1113
c. ASHRAE 90.1
d. ASHRAE 62.1

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When conducting occupant surveys, which of the following is applicable? (Choose two)
Select one:
a. Include a plan for corrective action
b. Provide adjustable task lighting
c. Provide ergonomic furniture
d. Conduct confidential surveys

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A project team may take any of the following approaches to establish a reasonable LEED
project boundary, except:
Select one:
a. Define the LEED project boundary to exclude portions of the proposed project that
complicate certain LEED credits
b. Define the LEED project boundary to match the property boundary
c. Define the LEED project boundary to include improvements in the public right-of-way that
are part of the project scope
d. Define the LEED project boundary to match the limits of work of construction for the
proposed project

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When a general contractor is collecting documentation for the construction waste

management credit, which two of the following pieces of information regarding measurement
of materials diverted would be most helpful? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. The weight of concrete used as fill material
b. The volume of scrap metal sent to a recycler
c. The number of assorted windows donated to Habitat for Humanity
d. The volume of land-clearing debris composted
e. The linear footage of wood waste burned (incinerated) on site

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A commissioning report will typically include all of the following, except:

Select one:
a. Identification of system deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action
b. A summary of the results of functional testing
c. Confirmation that the building systems adhere to the Owner's Project Requirements and
Basis of Design
d. A confirmation of compliance with all LEED construction credit requirements

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What is unique about the Innovative Performance requirement for the Innovation in Design
credit?
Select one:
a. It is available only for existing or similar credit strategies
b. It is not applicable to existing or similar strategies in the LEED rating system
c. It is available for achieving the next incremental threshold of the credit
d. It is available only for prerequisites

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The information necessary to accomplish the owner’s project requirements is:

Select one or more:
a. Owner’s project requirements
b. Integrated project delivery
c. Design charrette
d. Basis of design

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The primary project team member responsible for managing the documentation for a project
in LEED Online is known as:
Select one or more:
a. LEED Project Assistant
b. LEED Project Administrator
c. LEED Project Analyst
d. LEED Project Ombudsman

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Which of the following is an unacceptable way to refer to a registered project seeking LEED
certification? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. “Registered with the certification goal of Silver”
b. “This project is registered under the LEED NC rating system”
c. “This project is LEED Platinum Registered”
d. “Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED certified”
e. “As a first step toward LEED Green Building certification, [organization name] has
registered this project with the USGBC to achieve LEED certification”

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Which of these strategies is the best way to prevent indoor pollutants?

Select one:
a. Reduce the use of adhesives and paints
b. Eliminate or control them at the sources
c. Install proper ventilation to remove any pollutants that enter
d. Store cleaning products in a separate cabinet

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Which of the following is not considered to be a “basic service”?

Select one:
a. Grocery store
b. Bank
c. Parking lot
d. Beauty Salon

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Which of the following can balance the contribution of renewable energy sources? (Choose
one)
Select one:
a. Demand response
b. CFCs
c. RECs
d. Commissioning

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Integrating a building into a community does not offer which of the following? (Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Conserve undeveloped land
b. Encourage biodiversity
c. Increased economic activity
d. Enhanced health
e. Reduced cost to owners
f. Enhanced productivity

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Which of the following is not a rapidly renewable material?

Select one:
a. Teak
b. Bamboo
c. Wool
d. Cork

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Which of the following preventive maintenance tasks would a facility manager routinely
perform to maintain indoor air quality?
Select one:
a. Calibrating sensors and Replacing air filters
b. Conducting a flush-out and Cleaning the ducts with UV light
c. Conducting a flush-out and Replacing air filters
d. Dusting all blinds with electrostatic cloths and Calibrating sensors

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Which of the following can enhance an understanding of community issues and concerns?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Stakeholder meetings
b. Small task groups
c. Team meetings
d. An email from the architect to the town
e. Permit review

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Which of the following are considered “appropriate” building sites under the LEED Rating
Systems? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Previously undeveloped land within 50 feet of a water body
b. Prime farmland
c. A previously developed urban site
d. A brownfield
e. Habitat for endangered species

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Which reference guide would you look to for information about the LEED for Schools rating
system for a new, ground‐up construction project you are working on? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction
b. LEED Reference Guide for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
c. LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
d. LEED Reference Guide for LEED for Neighborhood Development
e. LEED Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)

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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:
Select one:
a. LEED neighborhood
b. Stormwater retention area
c. Development footprint
d. Restored area

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A commissioning authority is typically hired by:

Select one or more:
a. The owner
b. The general contractor
c. The architect
d. The Green Building Certification Institute
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Which of the following would be considered a benefit of increased use of public

transportation (Choose two):
Select one or more:
a. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
b. Reduced demand for fossil fuels
c. Increased stormwater management needed
d. More hardscape

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How are the sustainable categories in the LEED Scorecard arranged?

Select one:
a. Alphabetically
b. By environmental category
c. By cost
d. By credit weight

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To what do renewable energy certificates (RECs) refer?

Select one:
a. Off-site renewable energy purchases
b. On-site photovoltaic systems
c. Market generated wind power
d. Stock in utility providers

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A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of an existing building confirms:

Select one:
a. The quantity of waste being recycled
b. The adequacy of ventilation
c. The presence of hazardous materials
d. The presence of CFC refrigerants

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A project's hard cost budget would include these:(Chose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Wall coverings
b. Office personal computers
c. Electrical system controls
d. Furniture

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Credit Weightings are used to evaluate the credit with respect to:
Select one:
a. Environmental benefit
b. Environmental and human health
c. Energy conservation
d. Human health

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What are the consequences of not meeting the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)?
Select one:
a. A fine must be paid to the USGBC
b. The project certification level will be lowered
c. USGBC can revoke the certification
d. The project needs to be resubmitted

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Which one of the following terms refers to a cause causing an effect, and that effect in turn
causing the same effect?
Select one or more:
a. Iterative process
b. Negative feedback
c. Integrative process
d. Positive feedback

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Which of the following is a type of renewable energy per the LEED definition (choose 1):
Select one:
a. Ground source heat pumps
b. Biodiesel
c. Passive solar
d. LEDs

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Generally held at the beginning of the project, what process brings together the project team
with stakeholders and outside experts for creative thinking and collaboration and to assist in
establishing goals?
Select one or more:
a. Stakeholder meeting
b. Charette
c. Small task group
d. Team meeting

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How can potable water use for irrigation be reduced or eliminated?

Select one:
a. Select locally adapted and non-invasive plants
b. Use organic fertilizers
c. Increase the coverage of turf grass
d. Install sub-meters

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If a LEED project that is providing preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting
vehicles has multiple parking lots, where should the preferred parking spaces be located?
Select one:
a. Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in one lot
b. Preferred parking spaces only need to be located in the lot designated for visitors
c. Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in the lot designated for staff
d. Preferred parking spaces must be distributed among all lots

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Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system family?

Select one:
a. LEED ND
b. LEED O+M
c. LEED BD+C
d. LEED ID+C

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__________ evaluates the environmental effects of the life of a service, product, or project,
inputs and outputs into the system.
Select one or more:
a. Life Cycle Cost
b. Life Cycle Analysis
c. Waste Hierarchy
d. Location Valuation Factor

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As part of the integrative process, which of the following team members would be the most
important for providing information about how the building will be used?
Select one or more:
a. Building owners
b. Facility managers
c. Architects
d. Building users

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A green vehicle is defined as a vehicle that meets which one of the following?

Select one:
a. A vehicle that achieves 30 miles per gallon or better
b. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green
Score of 45 or higher
c. A vehicle that achieves 60 miles per gallon or better
d. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green
Score of 75 or higher

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Where would information on the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of an adhesive or
sealant typically be found?
Select one:
a. Environmental Protection Agency website
b. USGBC's LEED compliant product database
c. Department of Environmental Quality product registry
d. Material Safety Data Sheet

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When a location’s soil or groundwater has been identified as contaminated and the local,
state, or national authority requires its remediation, this is referred to as a __________.
Select one:
a. Blackwater
b. Brownfield
c. Septic area
d. Greenfield

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A project is seeking to maximize LEED points in the Energy and Atmosphere category. One
strategy is to select the most efficient energy systems and appliances on the market. What
program rates the performance of lighting, HVAC equipment, electronics, and appliances?
Select one:
a. ENERGY STAR
b. US DOE
c. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
d. EPA
e. Green-e

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Which of the following transportation methods does not count as public transportation for
LEED purposes?
Select one:
a. Campus Shuttle or School Bus System
b. Elevated Rail System
c. Taxi
d. Subway System
e. Bus

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Tenant improvement projects would be best suited for this v4 LEED Rating System:
Select one:
a. LEED for Commercial Interiors
b. LEED for Core and Shell
c. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
d. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations

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A LEED Accredited Professional may contribute to a project in all of the following ways,
except:
Select one:
a. Identifies interactions between LEED prerequisites and credits
b. Guarantees that the project receives LEED certification
c. Serves as the LEED Project Administrator for LEED Online
d. Facilitates the eco-charrette

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How can a project purchase “green power”? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. By purchasing Green-e certified RECs
b. By purchasing and installing solar panels
c. Through a program provided by the local utility company
d. By buying energy directly from a nearby wind farm

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Which of the following is correct? (Choose one)

Select one:
a. U.S. Green Building Council
b. U.S.G.B.C.
c. U.S. GBC
d. United States Green Building Council
e. US GBC

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A project generates 100 tons of waste throughout construction. 50 tons are collected on-site
and sent to a sorting facility with a facility-wide diversion rate of 60%. 45 tons are separated
on-site and sent directly to recyclers. The final 5 tons are incinerated off-site. What
percentage of waste does LEED consider to have been recycled?
Select one:
a. 30%
b. 75%
c. 50%
d. 60%

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The Energy Policy Act establishes what flush rate as the baseline water consumption for
water closets?
Select one:
a. 1.6 gallons per minute
b. 1.0 gallons per flush
c. 0.6 gallons per flush
d. 1.6 gallons per flush

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What can captured rainwater and treated greywater be used for in place of potable water?
(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Swimming pools
b. Dishwashers
c. Toilet and urinal flushing
d. Irrigation
e. Cooling towers
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The ultimate goal of a Construction Waste Management Plan should be to:

Select one:
a. Divert waste from landfills or incinerators by recycling back into the manufacturing
process
b. Provide proper facilities for waste collection
c. Incinerate on-site construction waste so it isn't taken to landfills
d. Verify that as much waste as possible is taken to landfill nearest the project site

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Which piece of information is vital to confirm/verify that wood used in the building is FSC
Certified Wood?
Select one:
a. The volume of the wood used used
b. The name of place from where the wood is manufactured
c. The appropriate Chain of Custody (COC) Certification number
d. The name of product manufacturer

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A ____, generally held at the beginning of the project, is the process that brings together the
project team with stakeholders and outside experts for creative thinking and collaboration and
to assist in establishing goals.
Select one or more:
a. Charette
b. Small task group
c. Team meeting
d. Stakeholder meeting

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What may prevent pedestrian access to a community resource? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. A freeway interchange
b. A wall
c. Distance
d. A parking lot
e. A public park

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Which statement is true for a project to qualify for the LEED for Homes rating system?
Select one:
a. The project must be single family residential
b. The project can be a 3 story or less low-rise multifamily residential project
c. The project can be an 8 story mid-rise multifamily residential project
d. The project cannot be a multistory residential project

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What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?

Select one or more:
a. Green-e
b. LEED
c. LEED Online
d. ENERGY STAR

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Which of the following most closely represents an appropriate level of overall illumination
on an office work surface, including daylighting, ambient artificial lighting, and task
lighting? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. 75 to 120 footcandles
b. 15 to 25 footcandles
c. 5 to 10 footcandles
d. 1 to 2 footcandles
e. 150 to 200 footcandles
f. 40 to 60footcandles

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The primary goal for preparing a sustainable building program is to:

Select one:
a. Bypass the split submittal process
b. Develop the project's environmental goals
c. Assign team members credit responsibility
d. Determine if the certification submittal will be done as a split submittal or a combined
submittal

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A project is using a modular tray vegetated roofing system with a single low-stature succulent
plant species. What would it contribute to? (Select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Prevention of heat island effect
b. Xeriscaping
c. Increasing the habitat
d. Decrease in heating and cooling costs
e. Stormwater pollution prevention

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effect, Stormwater pollution prevention

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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. 40%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 10%

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Which of the following elements located within a ½ mile walking distance would contribute
to surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED? (select 4)
Select one or more:
a. A library
b. A gas station
c. A medium density housing development
d. A dry cleaner
e. Up to 2 restaurants
f. A motel
g. A car wash

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Which of the following projects would most likely qualify for an Innovation in Design credit?
(select 2)
Select one or more:
a. A new high school with solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbines on the roof
b. A new warehouse where the mechanical sub-contractor is a LEED AP
c. A new high school with a large rain catchment and treatment system that can supply all
non-potable water use in the building
d. An existing office building pursuing LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation and
Maintenance certification that used modeling software to demonstrate energy savings 25%
over the baseline
e. A new retail project where the project achieved more than 55% indoor water use reduction
from the baseline

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indoor water use reduction from the baseline, A new high school with a large rain catchment
and treatment system that can supply all non-potable water use in the building

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In what year did the Montreal Protocol mandate that developing countries cease production
of CFC refrigerants?
Select one:
a. 1996
b. 2010
c. 2003
d. 1992

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Which one of the following is correct to use in marketing materials for a building under
construction:
Select one:
a. “…project is LEED Registered, targeting Platinum Certification, or at least 80 points out of
100.”
b. “…project is LEED Gold Registered, achieving at least 39 points out of 69.
c. “…project will be LEED Gold Certified with at least 50 points out of 100.”
d. “…project is built to standards that would earn LEED Gold Certification.”
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Buildings that are new construction or major renovation would register under which rating
system?
Select one:
a. LEED ID+C
b. LEED BD+C
c. LEED O+M
d. NEED ND

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A developer wants to make a profit by building a new office that maximizes daylighting and
views. What actions might the developer take to fulfill all parts of the triple bottom line?
Select one:
a. Purchase ergonomic furniture
b. Provide lighting controllability for occupants
c. Pursue local grants and incentives
d. Restore habitat onsite

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Which of the following elements located within a ½ mile walking distance would contribute
to surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED? (select 4)
Select one or more:
a. A motel
b. A gas station
c. A library
d. A car wash
e. A medium density housing development
f. A dry cleaner
g. Up to 2 restaurants

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restaurants, A dry cleaner

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How many points would a project team receive on having 8 LEED APs in the project team?
Select one:
a. 0
b. 4
c. 8
d. 1

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Exemplary Performance is:

Select one:
a. Available for some prerequisites
b. Not available for all credits
c. Earned for all credits by doubling the maximum threshold for compliance
d. Available for all credits

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Energy derived from renewable sources located within the project site perimeter is called :
Select one:
a. RECs
b. On-site renewable energy
c. Geothermal energy
d. Lighting power density

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How is waste hauled from a construction site calculated for the purposes of LEED? (Choose
one)
Select one:
a. As a percentage of total cost of a project
b. As a percentage of the total material volume or weight
c. As a percentage of total material cost of a project
d. In tons

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A code compliant water closet uses how much water?

Select one:
a. 1.6 gallons per flush
b. 2.0 gallons per flush
c. 1.6 gallons per minute
d. 1.2 gallons per flush

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How many years can an agricultural product grow or be raised to be considered as rapidly
renewable by LEED?
Select one:
a. 10
b. 20
c. 5
d. 15

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A building's energy performance is addressed by this standard:

Select one:
a. SCAQMD
b. ASHRAE 90.1-2007
c. ASHRAE 55-2004
d. ASHRAE 62.1-2007

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Which of the following best describes systems thinking?

Select one or more:
a. A Sustainable plan for built environments that improve existing conditions.
b. An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts
influence many other parts.
c. A formal review process of the design of a project based on its intended function in order
to identify potential alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance.
d. An approach to design and operations that brings team members together to work
collaboratively on all of the project's systems, finding synergistic solutions that support
greater levels of sustainability.

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in which all parts influence many other parts.

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Life‐cycle assessments (LCAs) are a beneficial tool to determine which of the following?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Environmental impacts of materials during construction
b. Economics of building systems during the life of the building
c. Maintenance implications, including cost, during the life of the building
d. Social impacts of policies during a fiscal year
e. Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology

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Who is responsible for the appeals process? (Choose one)

Select one:
a. Certification bodies
b. None of the above
c. USGBC
d. GBCI

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Which of the following are the results of developing greenfield sites? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Fragmented wildlife habitat
b. Increased total regional development footprint
c. Reduced land available for agricultural use
d. Decreased total regional development footprint
e. Encouraged wildlife habitat

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Which of the following is NOT a minimum program requirement (MPR)?

Select one:
a. Compliance with project size requirements
b. Reasonable LEED boundaries
c. Permanent location on existing land
d. Commitment to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data

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Which of the following measures best contributes to energy efficiency and indoor
environmental quality?
Select one:
a. Daylighting
b. Air flow monitoring
c. Increased ventilation
d. High-efficiency filters

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The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material?

Select one or more:
a. Wood
b. Cleaning products
c. Carpets
d. Floors

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According to LEED, a brownfield would be considered a _____.

Select one:
a. Superfund
b. The final destination for construction waste
c. A high priority site
d. Prohibited for the development of a LEED project

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Credit interpretation rulings (CIRs) provide which of the following? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Definitive assurance that a particular method or strategy permitted on a previous project
will be applicable to other projects in the future
b. Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite
c. Determination of whether a particular strategy can be used to satisfy two diff erent credits
at once
d. Responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements

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requirements, Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite

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How can projects reduce sending waste to a landfill?

Select one:
a. Use materials with low lifecycle costs
b. Use local materials
c. Provide Recycling Infrastructure
d. Prioritize manufacturer's with optimized supply chains

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The person responsible for field verification and testing on a LEED for Homes project:
Select one:
a. LEED AP
b. LEED for Homes Provider
c. Green Rater
d. GBCI

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A project owner is locating an office building on a greenfield near a wetland. The project
team has goals of protecting sensitive ecosystems, reducing energy demand, reducing the
heat-island effect, and designing a healthy building. Where should the project team start?
Select one:
a. By sourcing local materials
b. By completing an early site assessment
c. By determining if a demand response program is available from the local utility company
d. By finding out if the owner can lease a renewable energy system

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The project team is considering the use of a modular tray vegetated roofing system with a
single low-stature succulent plant species. This action would contribute to which of the
following (choose 3):
Select one or more:
a. Prevention of heat island effect
b. Decrease in heating and cooling costs
c. Stormwater pollution prevention
d. Xeriscaping
e. Increase in habitat

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Within what distance from a project site must a product be harvested or extracted and
manufactured to qualify as a regional material?
Select one:
a. 500 miles
b. 1000 miles
c. 250 miles
d. 100 miles
e. 150 miles

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The government organization responsible for controlling ozone depleting substances in the
U.S. is:
Select one:
a. EPA
b. USGBC
c. DOE
d. Montreal Protocol

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Which of the following types of properties is best suited for a LEED project? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Greenfields
b. Previously developed site with steep slopes
c. Floodplains
d. Urban infill
e. Site with existing infrastructure
f. Habitat for any endangered species

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What type of products would carry a Green Seal label?

Select one or more:
a. Paints
b. Carpet
c. Wood
d. Brick

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Which type of water is NOT allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?

Select one:
a. Captured Rainwater
b. Graywater
c. Well Water
d. Potable Water
e. Blackwater

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Which of the following measures best contributes to energy efficiency and indoor
environmental quality?
Select one:
a. Daylighting
b. High-efficiency filters
c. Increased ventilation
d. Air flow monitoring

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A developer is proposing a three-story, market-rate apartment complex with a clubhouse and

pool in the center. The project will include a central boiler for heating and hot water, but each
unit will be separately metered for electricity. Which LEED rating system would be most
applicable to certify this project?
Select one:
a. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
b. LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation
c. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
d. LEED Homes: Multifamily Lowrise

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Which of the following would be considered acceptable forms of renewable energy to earn
the "Renewable Energy" credit in LEED v4? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Clean Coal
b. Renewable Energy Certificate
c. Wave and Tidal Energy
d. Passive Solar Design
e. Solar Thermal

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The owner of a two‐story office project has suggested that he is interested in the installation
of a vegetated roof system and would like the design team to evaluate it as an option. Which
set of team members best represents all of those who might offer meaningful input to this
evaluation? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, and
contractor
b. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, civil engineer, and mechanical engineer
c. Architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, and civil engineer
d. Architect, landscape architect, and civil engineer
e. Architect, contractor, and structural engineer

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During construction of an occupied building, what must be done to protect the indoor air
quality? (Select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Limit construction to weekdays between 9-5
b. Seal off occupied areas of the building from the construction
c. Perform a full flush out every night
d. Protect ductwork and ventilation to occupied spaces
e. Providing lighting control to individual occupants

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occupied areas of the building from the construction

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Which type of project is best suited for the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
(Choose one)
Select one:
a. A ground‐up, new construction of a school
b. A renovation project focusing on walls, HVAC, and finishes with a 40,000‐square‐foot
new addition
c. A tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
d. An existing hotel renovating their HVAC system

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What strategy to control and reduce rainwater runoff will hold water and reduce the rate of
runoff?
Select one:
a. Reduce the size of the building footprint
b. Install pervious pavement
c. Increase the area of permeable surfaces
d. Direct runoff into dry ponds

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By locating within 200 yards of at least 10 existing, publicly available "Diverse Uses", your
LEED project could potentially earn which of the following credits? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Bicycle Facilities (Bicycle Network)
b. Green Vehicles
c. Access to Quality Transit
d. Reduce Parking Footprint
e. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

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Implementing a CFC refrigerant phase out plan for chiller systems requires this to be done:
[select 2]
Select one or more:
a. The annual leakage of CFC refrigerants must be reduced to 25% or less
b. Reduce the annual leakage rate of CFC based refrigerants to 5% or less
c. CFC refrigerants must be replaced with HCFC refrigerants
d. CFC refrigerants must be replaced with natural refrigerants within 7 years

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less, CFC refrigerants must be replaced with HCFC refrigerants

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The project team has installed carpeting that is made in part from used soda bottles. Which
environmental attribute applies? (choose 1):
Select one or more:
a. Reuse content
b. Post-consumer recycled content
c. Pre-consumer recycled content
d. Materials reuse

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A popular program for comparing the energy performance of multiple buildings:

Select one:
a. ASHRAE 90.1-2004
b. ENERGY STAR
c. EPAct 1992
d. ASHRAE 90.1-2007

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Waste light from building sites that produce glare, is directed upward to the sky, or is directed
off the sky, is called
Select one:
a. Infrared emittance
b. Light trespass
c. Albedo
d. Horizontal foot candles

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Which of these fixtures eliminates the demand for potable water entirely? (Choose two)
Select one:
a. Waterless urinals
b. Dual-flush toilets
c. Composting toilets
d. High-efficiency-toilets
e. Low-flow lavatories

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Which responsibility would belong to the general contractor during construction to improve
indoor air quality?
Select one:
a. Implementing a pest control management plan
b. Making sure someone is sweeping periodically to control dust
c. Verifying construction waste is placed in the proper trash bins
d. Overseeing the rainwater management plan

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Which of these is an example of an innovation credit?

Select one:
a. Parking lot lights that reduced energy demand by 95%
b. A self-guided tour of the buildings landscaped areas
c. Signage indicating the recycled content of a tile
d. Education program that includes a weekly tour of the building with information about
sustainability

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Which of the following are true? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Brownfield sites can improve environmental performance.
b. Sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types
c. Sites without access to public transportation are not eligible to earn LEED certification.
d. Brownfield sites are considered sensitive land and should not be developed.
e. Infill development increases the amount of land covered by structures, pavement, and
infrastructure components.

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Sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types

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When selecting refrigerants, what is most important for the project team to take into account?
Select one:
a. An analysis of trade-offs between global warming and ozone depletion
b. A determination of the refrigerant's overall global warming potential
c. The cost of the refrigerant
d. The availability of the refrigerant

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Pursuing an Innovation credit is appropriate when at least one of which of the following are
true? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. The project has achieved measurable performance in a LEED credit within another rating
system.
b. The project has exceeded or is projected to exceed the minimum performance established
by an existing LEED credit.
c. The project is unable to meet the requirements established by an existing LEED credit.
d. The compliance paths offered within an existing LEED credit are not possible to pursue.

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performance established by an existing LEED credit., The project has achieved measurable
performance in a LEED credit within another rating system.
Reducing potable water for landscaping irrigation could be achieved by:
Select one:
a. Using turf grass
b. Using non-native landscaping materials
c. Using drip irrigation
d. Increasing pervious surfaces

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The area of a project site that is used by the building structure, defined by the perimeter of the
building plan is the:
Select one:
a. Building footprint
b. Building shell
c. Building envelope
d. Development footprint

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Which of the following strategies is not advised and will not help meet sustainability goals?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Commit to continuous improvement
b. Start the process early.
c. Find the right team and process.
d. Follow an iterative process.
e. Set lofty goals.
f. Understand the systems across space and time.

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Indoor Air Quality during construction is addressed by this standard: (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. ASHRAE 62.1-2007
b. ASHRAE 52.2-1999
c. SMACNA
d. ASHRAE 62.1-2004

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In the LEED rating system, the Energy Policy Act of 1992 relates to:
Select one:
a. Minimum energy performance
b. Building commissioning
c. Optimize energy efficiency
d. Indoor water use efficiency

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How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. 6
b. 3
c. 2
d. 4
e. 5

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When should the OPR be prepared? (Choose one)

Select one:
a. Design development
b. Beginning of construction
c. Construction documents
d. Schematic design
e. After substantial completion

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Which of the following is used to draw the expertise of all LEED team members?
Select one or more:
a. LEED technical advisory group
b. Pre-bid meeting
c. Design Charrette
d. Brainstorm meeting

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Which of the following types of vehicle does not qualify as an alternative-fuel vehicle for the
purposes of LEED?
Select one:
a. Hybrid (Gas-Electric)
b. Ethanol Powered
c. Diesel Powered
d. Electric Powered
e. Hydrogen Powered

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Source reduction relates to:

Select one:
a. Energy reduction
b. Heat island effect
c. Stormwater runoff
d. Waste prevention

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Which of the following does LEED qualify as renewable energy systems? (select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Nuclear Fission
b. Gasoline driven generator
c. Photovoltaic array
d. Passive solar design
e. Geothermal
f. Wind turbine
g. Natural ventilation

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What does the construction activity pollution prevention plan aim to prevent? (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Solid Waste Generation
b. Sedimentation
c. Erosion
d. Construction Worker Accidents
e. Airborne Dust Pollution
f. Carbon Emissions

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A vegetated roof system using native and adapted plant species has the opportunity to
contribute to earning which three strategies? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Community connectivity
b. Prevent light pollution
c. Restore habitat
d. Heat island effect
e. Rainwater management
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The period of time when an energy utility provider contacts an energy consumer to lower
energy usage during a time of exceptionally high energy usage for that utility district is
known as ____________.
Select one:
a. Low-usage period
b. Heat wave
c. Demand response
d. Curtailment event

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What is the primary intent of the Green Power credit? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. To encourage more solar farms in the United States and avoid carbon trading
b. To comply with the Montreal Protocol
c. To minimize production of greenhouse gases by generating onsite renewable energy
d. To encourage the development and use of renewable clean energy that is connected to the
utility grid

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Which of the following is not an acceptable form of renewable energy under the LEED rating
systems? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Wind Turbines
b. Nuclear Power
c. Photovoltaic Panels
d. Geoexchange System
e. Low-impact Hydroelectricity

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Which of the following strategies will inherently increase the effectiveness of daylighting in
reducing energy consumption? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Manually operated window shades
b. Fritted exterior glazing
c. Elimination of manual lighting control
d. Daylight sensor lighting controls
e. Light shelves

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What does ASHRAE 55 specify?

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a. Energy performance
b. Indoor air quality
c. Commuting surveys
d. Thermal comfort

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Which of the following statements are true in reference to certification bodies? (Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Certification bodies are responsible for responding to appeals.
b. Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021.
c. Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams.
d. Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered.
e. Certification bodies are managed by USGBC.

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Which LEED category has the most available LEED points?

Select one:
a. Sustainable Sites
b. Materials and Resources
c. Energy and Atmosphere
d. Water Efficiency
e. Indoor Environmental Quality

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The LEED Scorecard is intended to be used for which of the following purposes? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Forecasting the organizations energy expenses
b. Communication of attempted credits to the project team
c. Uploading the project address to LEED online
d. Assigning project team members specific credit responsibilities
e. Uploading of supporting documentation

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What strategy can be used to eliminate the need for irrigation?

Select one:
a. Drip irrigation
b. Xeriscaping
c. Micro-irrigation
d. Mulching

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What are the three characteristics of Environmentally Preferable Materials?

Select one:
a. Known ingredients, recycled content, sustainably grown and harvested
b. Sustainably grown and harvested, recycled content, unknown ingredients
c. Made in socially responsible factories, sustainably grown and harvested, contain
carcinogens
d. Known ingredients, intended end-of-life uses that divert waste from landfills, no recycled
content

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What is the baseline water use for water closets?

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a. 1.0 gallons per flush
b. 1.6 gallons per flush
c. 3.2 gallons per flush
d. 0.8 gallons per flush

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ASHRAE 62.1-2010 is the standard used by LEED to create the baseline for:
Select one:
a. Thermal Ventilation
b. Ventilation design and indoor air quality
c. Thermal Comfort
d. Outdoor air exchanges

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What standard mandated the use of water conserving plumbing fixtures to reduce water
usage?
Select one:
a. The Clean Water Act of 2005
b. Energy Policy Act of 1992
c. 2003 EPA Construction General Permit
d. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1

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A LEED BD+C: New Construction project has 400 full-time (40 hrs/week) and 200 part-time
(10 hrs/week) employees. How many Full Time Equivalent (FTE) must be included for
indoor water efficiency calculations?
Select one:
a. 450
b. 600
c. 200
d. 400

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The project team for a LEED-NC project is confident that they can earn 50 points and meet
the prerequisites in every LEED credit category except Water Efficiency. They do not plan to
pursue any points within that category. Are they eligible for certification:
Select one:
a. No, because they are not pursuing the minimum number of points required for certification
b. Yes, because prerequisites within a category are only required if a team also pursues points
within that category.
c. No, because teams are required to earn at least one point in every credit category.
d. No, because projects must comply with all prerequisites in all credit categories.

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How were Regional Priority credits established?

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a. State building code representatives assigned to work with the USGBC
b. The USGBC’s Regionalism Committee
c. Regional environmental organizations
d. Local USGBC chapters and regional task forces

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For a project to be certified, these minimum requirements must be achieved: (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Comply with all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of credit points
b. Earn only a minimum number of credit points
c. Comply with the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
d. Satisfy appropriate prerequisites and earn a minimum number of 50 environmental credit
points
e. Have the LEED AP qualify achievement of all environmental credits
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Which of the following are sustainable strategies that should be implemented on an auto‐
dependent green building? (Choose four)
Select one or more:
a. Supply alternative fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations.
b. Provide a mass transit discount program to employees.
c. Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy) for occupant usage
in the new building.
d. Provide priority parking for carpools/vanpools.
e. Offer discounted parking rates for multi occupant vehicles.

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fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations., Offer discounted parking rates for multi
occupant vehicles., Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy)
for occupant usage in the new building.

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Which of the following statements are true? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Design‐bid‐build projects encourage collaboration between design and construction teams
during the design process.
b. Design‐bid‐build projects tend to award projects to the highest bidder.
c. Design‐build projects encourage collaboration between design and construction teams
during the design process.
d. Design‐build projects tend to award projects to the lowest bidder.
e. Design‐bid‐build projects tend to award projects to the lowest bidder.

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construction teams during the design process., Design‐bid‐build projects tend to award
projects to the lowest bidder.

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An insurance agent is relocating her offices into a 500 square foot storefront space in a newly
constructed strip mall. The project includes a full tenant improvement a new rooftop package
mechanical unit and exterior signage per the developer’s tenant standards. Which LEED
rating system is most appropriate for this project?
Select one:
a. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
c. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
d. LEED BD+C: New Construction

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What material options would be best to comply with the LEED rating systems for roofing
materials? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. White ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with an SRI of 84
b. Red clay tile with an SRI of 36
c. Light gravel on built‐up roof with an SRI of 37
d. Gray asphalt with an SRI of 22
e. Aluminum coating with an SRI of 50
f. White cement tile with an SRI of 90

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84, White cement tile with an SRI of 90

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The use of carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors to actively regulate the rate of outside air
introduced into the building based on occupancy loads is often referred to as:
Select one:
a. Demand controlled ventilation
b. CO2 monitoring
c. Measurement and verification
d. Minimum efficiency reporting value

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The project team is not certain how to apply the criteria for a credit to their project building.
Which of the following are the best strategies for the team to follow (Choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Submit a clarification inquiry to the USGBC’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
b. Review the LEED Reference Guide carefully for information that might apply.
c. Hire USGBC to consult with the project team about a workable strategy.
d. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific approach
for satisfying the criteria

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might apply., Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific
approach for satisfying the criteria

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Which two standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low-emitting and fuel-
efficient vehicles? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Green Book
b. The Greenguard Certification Program
c. Green-e Product Certification
d. California Air Resources Board ZEV
e. Green Seal Standard

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The production of which refrigerant is banned, and which other refrigerant is being phased
out under the Montreal Protocol?
Select one:
a. IWS, GWB
b. CFC’s HFC’s
c. CFC’s; HCFC’s
d. CO2; CO

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A developer is proposing a new 20 story office tower. They have already signed a major
tenant who will occupy the top seven floors and the tenant improvement of this space will be
included in the primary construction scope. Which LEED rating system is most appropriate
for this project?
Select one:
a. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
c. LEED BD+C: New Construction
d. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

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What is the referenced standard for Green Power in LEED v4?

Select one:
a. Green-e Energy
b. Clean Energy Institute
c. Energy Star
d. American Center for an Energy Efficient Economy
e. GREENGUARD

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In the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit, the density radius calculation is used to:
Select one:
a. Define the project site area
b. Define the area where basic services are located
c. Measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building
d. Define properties included in the development density calculation

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How do you register a LEED project?

Select one:
a. Call O’Brien and Company
b. Call the USGBC Customer Service
c. Complete the on-line registration section of the GBCI website
d. Fax GBCI the registration form that can be downloaded from the USGBC web site

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The engineer working on a new corporate building project seeking LEED for Core and
Shell™ certification has proposed a cogeneration system that provides electricity cooling,
heating, hot water, and dehumidification of outside air. The waste heat from the gas turbine–
powered electric generator exhaust is designed and intended to drive an absorption chiller for
cooling the building, therefore not using any CFCs or HCFCs. To which of the following
LEED credits might these strategies contribute? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Optimize Energy Performance
b. On‐Site Renewable Energy
c. Commissioning
d. Enhanced Refrigerant Management
e. Green Power

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Which of the following products are not examples of a flow fixture? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Urinals
b. Toilets
c. Sprinkler heads
d. Showerheads
e. Lavatory faucets
f. Aerators

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Which of the following avoids environmental harms from the supply chain through to end of
life? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Waste to energy
b. Recycling
c. Reuse of existing materials
d. Source reduction

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Harvesting rainwater can help with what project areas?

Select one:
a. Minimizing impervious areas
b. Minimizing hardscapes
c. Reducing fertilizer needs for landscape
d. Reducing rainwater runoff

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ASHRAE Standard 90.1‐2010 is primarily concerned with which of the following? (Select 1)
Select one:
a. Energy consumption
b. Ozone depletion
c. Lighting design
d. Ventilation effectiveness

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Transportation accounted for ____ percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2008
and ____ percent of total carbon dioxide emissions globally. (Choose one)
Select one:
a. 20; 33
b. 33; 20
c. 13.5; 33
d. 33; 13.5

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Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green building? (Choose one)

Select one or more:
a. All of the above
b. Reduce solid waste
c. Improve air and water quality

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In the Materials and Resources - Rapidly Renewable Materials credit, these items would
qualify:(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Sunflower seed board panels
b. Cork flooring
c. Any material with a harvest rate of 15 years or less
d. Brick

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When applying for innovation credits, a project team :

Select one:
a. Cannot submit any previously awarded innovation credit.
b. May receive credit for performance that doubles a credit requirement threshold.
c. May submit a product or strategy that is being used in an existing LEED® credit.
d. May receive a credit for each LEED Accredited Professional that is on the project team.

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What type of plant material is most appropriate for use on a green roof?
Select one:
a. Native Plants
b. Cultivated Plant Species
c. Trees and shrubs
d. Annuals

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Which of the following is considered as hazardous waste as per LEED?

Select one:
a. Steel bars
b. Metal
c. Glass
d. CFL bulbs

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Restoring 30% (including the building footprint) of all portions of the site identified as
previously developed with native or adaptive vegetation is an option for which credit:
Select one:
a. SS Credit - Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
b. SS Credit - Site Management
c. SS Credit - Surrounding density and diverse uses
d. LT Credit - Sensitive Land protection

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Which of the following is NOT true about the LEED v4 energy model process?
Select one:
a. It is best to introduce energy modeling during the design and/or development phase
b. It compares a building’s projected energy use to a given baseline
c. It is based on ASHRAE 62.1-2010
d. It is based on ASHRAE 90.1-2010
e. Energy modeling allows for the addition/subtraction of building energy efficiency features

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A building that has earned LEED NC certification could qualify for this rating system:
Select one:
a. LEED Core and Shell
b. LEED Building Design and Construction (New Construction)
c. LEED for Homes
d. LEED Interior Design and Construction (Commercial Interiors)
e. LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

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All of the following except which one would prevent a community service from contributing
to surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED?
Select one:
a. Supermarket located 1 mile from the project
b. Services located within the ½ mile radius that cannot be accessed by sidewalks or
pedestrian paths
c. A second restaurant within the radius
d. The second occurrence of any type of service except restaurants

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As per a LEED project, how can you define an Open Space?

Select one:
a. Space within the LEED project boundary that the credit requirements do not apply to
because they would be cost prohibitive, such as soil remediation behind a building that
previously housed leaky oil barrels
b. Community interior space in a building that is not occupied by inhabitants all the time,
such as lobbies, copy rooms, restrooms, janitorial closets etc
c. Exterior space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive
recreation, and physical activities
d. Space within the LEED project boundary that is open for credit interpretation
e. The space between the building perimeter and the perimeter of the project site boundary

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This location would be more appropriate to consider for a new technology data center:
Select one:
a. Land with plants listed on a federal or state threatened species list
b. Land that is 80 feet from a wetland as defined by the U.S. Code of Regulations
c. Undeveloped land that is 40 feet from a stream
d. Developed site located 30 feet from a fishing stream
e. 10 acres of a 100 acre farm defined by the USDA as prime farmland

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How many LEED points are available for Innovation in Design?

Select one:
a. 6
b. 10
c. 4
d. 3
e. 8

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Which site would most likely contribute to 'Diverse Uses' ?

Select one:
a. A Greenfield site located within short walking distance of many common amenities.
b. A 7 story food processing facility that includes commercial office space located near the
center of a 15 acre farm.
c. An empty lot located near several onramps to a large freeway intersection.
d. A parking lot located in a dense urban area.
e. A suburban Brownfield site located within 1/4 mile of light rail public transportation.
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What does ASHRAE 62.1 specify?

Select one or more:
a. Energy performance
b. Indoor air quality
c. Commuting surveys
d. Thermal comfort

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To minimise building users’ exposure to chemical pollutants and possibly dangerous

particulates, a project team should provide hard lid ceilings, deck to deck partitions, and self-
closing doors for the following spaces. (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Laundry rooms
b. Art rooms
c. Gift shops
d. Copy/print rooms

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Which material below is not considered a rapidly renewable resource?

Select one:
a. Silk
b. Wood
c. Straw
d. Cork
e. Bamboo

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For Storage and Collection of Recyclables, a building recycling program must include these
items: (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Cardboard
b. Metal
c. Hazardous materials
d. Plastic
e. Brick

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The EPA defines, in part, a brownfield site as:

Select one:
a. A site that has been previously developed and presently occupied
b. A site that contains hazardous substances
c. A site that has been previously developed and presently vacated
d. A barren site without vegetation

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If an existing building seeks water efficiency strategies but has a limited budget, installing
which of the following would be economically viable options? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Low‐flow toilets
b. Waterless urinals
c. Capturing rainwater for irrigation
d. Aerators
e. Flush valves

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Buildings in the US account for what percent of total electricity use?

Select one:
a. 72%
b. 80%
c. 55%
d. 68%

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Source reduction relates to ___.

Select one:
a. Energy reduction
b. Waste prevention
c. Rainwater runoff
d. Heat island effect

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Which of the following are examples of impervious surfaces? (Choose three)

Select one or more:
a. Asphalt
b. Porous pavers
c. Sealed surfaces
d. Turf grass
e. Concrete

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Which of the following is done by project teams as part of completing their application for
LEED certification (choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Meeting with the GBCI inspector at the project building
b. Completing the submittal forms and uploading supporting documents to LEED Online
c. Paying a certification fee to GBCI
d. Submitting design documents to USGBC

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The Montreal Protocol included a ban on the production of CFC refrigerants in developing
countries beginning in what year?
Select one:
a. 1996
b. 2010
c. 1992
d. 2001

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A project's LEED certification fee paid to the GBCI is based on which of the following
factors? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Target certification level
b. GBCI membership status
c. Project site area
d. Project square footage
e. USGBC membership status

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How many of the 110 available points in most of the rating systems are considered “bonus”
points?
Select one:
a. 15
b. 10
c. 5
d. 20

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Open grid paving systems used in a parking lot can help with what two site related
sustainability concepts/credits? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Site Selection
b. Stormwater Management, Quantity
c. Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof
d. Water Use Reduction
e. Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity

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A Brownfield is a piece of land that:

Select one:
a. Should be protected as a sensitive area during construction
b. Is contaminated beyond remediation
c. Has not been irrigated properly
d. If used, promotes infill and reduces sprawl

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A(n) ___ in an individual on the project team who is granted actual authority by the owner to
register the project and accept the certification.
Select one:
a. Agent
b. Project Administrator
c. LEED provider
d. Green rater

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When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project?
Select one or more:
a. Predesign
b. Schematic design
c. Construction
d. Design development

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What is the first step in a successful waste management policy?

Select one:
a. Recycle all possible construction materials
b. Reuse existing materials
c. Specify recyclable materials
d. Reduce the total quantity of waste
e. Determine the embodied energy of the product

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WE Prerequisite Building-Level Water Metering requires that projects measure total potable
water use for which of these? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Building
b. Irrigation
c. Domestic cold water
d. Toilets and urinals
e. Domestic hot water

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What core strategy can best position a project to minimize overall environmental impact and
energy demand?
Select one:
a. Reducing the heat absorbing impervious area on site
b. Minimizing the overall size of the proposed building
c. Significant use of salvaged materials for construction
d. Ample use of landscaping to shade building exterior

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Ventilation rates and indoor air quality levels are addressed by this standard
Select one:
a. ASHRAE 55
b. ASHRAE 90.1
c. SCAQMD
d. ASHRAE 62.1

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding Innovation credits for exemplary performance?
Select one:
a. Exemplary performance is available to all LEED credits
b. There are limits as to how many exemplary performance points can be awarded
c. One point is awarded for each innovation in design credit for exemplary performance
achieved
d. They are generally awarded for doubling the credit requirements and/or achieving the next
incremental percentage threshold

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Green design involves addressing the regional environmental context in which a project
occurs. Which of the following is an example of a regional environmental issue?
Select one:
a. Endangered species
b. Greenhouse gas emissions
c. Use of PCBs
d. Commissioning

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When pursuing the Location and Transportation Reduced Parking Footprint credit, exceeding
the minimum local code requirements for parking capacity would result in-
Select one or more:
a. The loss of points in Development Density
b. Requiring a zoning variance
c. Triggering a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
d. Payment of an additional LEED certification fee
e. The project's inability to achieve LEED credit

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How is transportation impact measured?
Select one:
a. Mass-transit ridership (persons)
b. Per-capita annual commuting expenses (dollars)
c. The reduction of single-passenger motorized vehicles used or alternative transportation rate
d. Miles per gallon (MPG)

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What is the purpose of having a LEED AP on a project?

Select one or more:
a. For building commissioning
b. To submit all project data
c. To streamline the LEED process
d. To serve as the project administrator

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A developer in Arizona is seeking LEED Gold for a new lab facility to be built in the spring.
They plan on occupying 32 percent of the facility. Which rating system should they register
for? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
b. LEED for Core and Shell
c. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
d. LEED for Commercial Interiors

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Which of the following would the contractor upload to LEEDOnline? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Energy modeling calculations to show expected energy savings
b. Rainwater management plan
c. Total amount of waste diverted from a landfill
d. The total material cost of the project and the percentage containing recycled content

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Which type of water would never be appropriate for interior fixture use?
Select one:
a. Black water
b. Processed grey water
c. Harvested rainwater
d. Municipal reclaimed

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of the USGBC and LEED logos?
(select 2)
Select one or more:
a. The USGBC logo may be used on product packaging to denote that a product can be used
to help a project earn LEED certification
b. The USGBC logo may be used in editorial and marketing materials to signify sponsorship
or when placed adjacent to text that describes the U.S. Green Building Council
c. The Certification logo may be used for marketing a project after a project is LEED
Certified
d. The USGBC logo may be modified by a member organization to closely match their own
branding
e. The Certification logo may be used when publishing materials announcing project
registration

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project is LEED Certified, The USGBC logo may be used in editorial and marketing
materials to signify sponsorship or when placed adjacent to text that describes the U.S. Green
Building Council

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LEED projects located outside of the United States may use green cleaning products that
adhere to which of the following standards?
Select one or more:
a. Global Ecolabelling Network
b. SMACNA
c. EN 15251:2007
d. Green Label Plus

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What is USGBC's vision?

Select one:
a. Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life
within a generation
b. See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future
c. Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated
d. Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings,
homes, and communities throughout the United States

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Which of the following best describes the LEED strategy applicable to ASHRAE Standard
62.1? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Environmental tobacco smoke control
b. Exterior lighting levels
c. Thermal comfort by means of controllability of systems
d. Building flush-out parameters and guidelines
e. Ventilation and indoor air quality

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Which one of the following refers to a document that includes the environmental impacts of
extraction, operations, and activities associated with the manufacturer’s product and
product’s supply chain and is verified by a third party?
Select one:
a. Global reporting initiative
b. Corporate sustainability reports
c. Forest stewardship council
d. Commissioning report
e. Basis of design

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Wastewater from toilets and urinals is known as?

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a. Brown water
b. Potable water
c. Blackwater
d. Gray water

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What has the greatest long-term impact on the building performance and on the environment?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Purchase of Green Power
b. Site Selection
c. Water Use
d. Using recycled materials

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By what system or program does USGBC allow a volume certification path to enable owners
to integrateLEED across the board as a standard feature of their design, construction and
operations?
Select one:
a. LEED Online
b. USGBC Portfolio Program
c. 2009 LEED Rating Systems
d. ENERGY STAR

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Which of the following are examples of regularly occupied spaces? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Break room and a copy room
b. Dorm room and an operating room
c. Bank teller station
d. Lobby and a locker room

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Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider,
conventional automobile use?
Select one or more:
a. Locating the project near mass transit
b. Providing preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles
c. Charging fees for parking
d. Providing only the amount of parking required by the zoning code
e. Providing bicycle storage and showers

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Rainwater harvesting can contribute most directly to which of the following LEED credits?
(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction
b. Sustainable Sites: Heat Island Reduction
c. Sustainable Sites: Open Space
d. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management
e. Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use
f. Sustainable Sites: Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat

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Outdoor Water Use Reduction, Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use

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Which of the following statements are true in regard to credit weightings? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Three association factors were used as a means to measure and scale each credit.
b. All credits are worth two points within the LEED for New Construction, but only one point
within LEED for Core and Shell.
c. Seven impact categories were defined, with climate change most heavily weighted
d. USGBC consulted with NIST and the U.S. EPA’s TRACI tool to determine the credit
weightings.
e. All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100‐point scale.

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each credit., All of the LEED rating systems are based on a 100‐point scale., Seven impact
categories were defined, with climate change most heavily weighted

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Which item is not considered an "ongoing consumable" in LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
sustainable product purchasing requirements?
Select one:
a. Refrigerator
b. Coffee filters
c. Food waste
d. Printer paper

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A project team will document all LEED credits based on the limits defined by:
Select one:
a. The LEED project boundary
b. The property lines and the centerline of any adjacent streets
c. A boundary drawn 40 feet outside of the building footprint
d. The local zoning code

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Two primary benefits of using pervious materials for hardscapes (parking lots, walks and
patios) (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Allow collection of water for recycling
b. Help implement stormwater management during construction activities
c. Decrease heat island effect
d. Improve stormwater quality
e. Increase site open space
f. Improve stormwater quantity

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If a project plans on earning Silver certification under the LEED for Existing Buildings:
Operations and Maintenance rating system, which point range would they aim for? (Choose
one)
Select one:
a. 60–69
b. 20–30
c. 40–49
d. 50–59
e. 30–39

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Which of the following is not an approved strategy for minimizing the non-roof heat island
effect?
Select one:
a. Shading hardscape with photovoltaic panels
b. Placing parking underground
c. Using asphalt for parking areas
d. Using open grid paving
e. Using paving materials with an SRI of 29 or higher

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How do submeters help in reducing outdoor water consumption?

Select one:
a. Providing irrigation control system based on weather conditions
b. Prevents surface runoff
c. Billing tenants based on their part of building occupancy
d. Provision of tracking water consumption and identification of leakages

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Protecting ventilation return air grilles with filters and using a wetting agent when sweeping
are examples of what?
Select one:
a. A commissioning plan
b. An ASHRAE 62.1 compliance plan
c. A green housekeeping policy
d. A construction indoor air quality plan

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Which of the following are consistent with the requirements of Low-Emitting Materials?
(Select 3)
Select one:
a. All adhesives and sealants must not exceed the VOC limits set by ASHRAE 62.1:
Ventilation for acceptable Indoor Air Quality
b. Paints and coatings must contain no phenol-formaldehyde
c. Paints must meet VOC limits established by the Green Seal Standard (GS 36)
d. Non aerosol adhesives and sealants must be in compliance with VOC limits set by
SCAQMD, Rule 1168
e. While objects are encouraged but not required to use low-VOC adhesives and sealants
inside of the building envelope weather seal must meet the requirements of the referenced
standards
f. Adhesives and sealants must carry a Green Spec seal of approval

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VOC limits set by SCAQMD, Rule 1168, Paints must meet VOC limits established by the
Green Seal Standard (GS 36), While objects are encouraged but not required to use low-VOC
adhesives and sealants inside of the building envelope weather seal must meet the
requirements of the referenced standards

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A project team is selecting the HVAC systems for the tenant space. Which primary factors
should be considered to minimize the environmental impact of the system? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Energy performance
b. Expected life
c. First cost
d. Lead time

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What is one potential disadvantage of using comingled recycling as part of a construction

waste management plan?
Select one:
a. It takes up more space than site-separated recycling

b. It may be more expensive than site-separated recycling

c. It may require a greater time investment from the project team

d. It is more difficult to document than site-separated recycling

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Which of the following would be considered a benefit of increased use of public

transportation (Choose two):
Select one or more:
a. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
b. More hardscape
c. Increased stormwater management needed
d. Reduced demand for fossil fuels

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What strategy is considered by the EPA to have the greatest impact on reducing the solid
waste stream?
Select one:
a. Material reuse
b. Source reduction
c. Material incineration
d. Using recycled content materials
e. Material recycling

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A pre consumer recycled material

Select one:
a. Worn out clothing
b. Kleenex
c. Waste straw from a wheat farm
d. Broken things

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Which of the following can enhance an understanding of community issues and concerns?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Stakeholder meetings
b. An email from the architect to the town
c. Small task groups
d. Permit review
e. Team meetings

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Increasing access to public transportation can provide which one of the following benefits?
Select one or more:
a. Reduced heat island effect
b. Reduced requirements for bicycle parking
c. Reduced vehicle miles traveled
d. Increased demand for road capacity

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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:
Select one:
a. Development footprint
b. Stormwater retention area
c. Restored area
d. LEED neighborhood

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A LEED Accredited Professional may contribute to a project in all of the following ways,
except:
Select one:
a. Guarantees that the project receives LEED certification
b. Identifies interactions between LEED prerequisites and credits
c. Facilitates the eco-charrette
d. Serves as the LEED Project Administrator for LEED Online

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To eliminate the use of refrigerants for HVAC systems in new projects, this strategy would
be appropriate:
Select one:
a. Design the building to be cooled with natural refrigerants
b. Design a natural (passive) ventilation system
c. Use only halons for cooling
d. Incorporate a mixed mode mechanical and natural system design

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Increased ventilation has a positive impact on all of the following, except:

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a. Air quality
b. CO2 concentrations
c. Thermal comfort control
d. Absenteeism

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How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. 4
b. 5
c. 2
d. 6
e. 3

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A developer wants to make a profit by building a new office that maximizes daylighting and
views. What actions might the developer take to fulfill all parts of the triple bottom line?
Select one:
a. Provide lighting controllability for occupants
b. Purchase ergonomic furniture
c. Restore habitat onsite
d. Pursue local grants and incentives

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What is the Life Cycle Assessment used to determine?

Select one or more:
a. Environmental Systems affected over the life of a building
b. Environmental aspects and potential impacts of a given product or service
c. Balance of natural cycles such as hydrologic cycle
d. Lifespan of a building and its components

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In addition to paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, and plastics, which material must be
provided an easily accessible area for collection to comply with MR Prerequisite 1, Storage
and Collection of Recyclables?
Select one:
a. Rubber
b. Food scraps
c. Wood
d. Metals
e. Yard trimmings

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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 or more:
a. Assigning roles and responsibilities
b. Discuss overlapping benefits
c. Setting construction material quantities
d. Convening a goal-setting workshop

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Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider,
conventional automobile use?
Select one:
a. Providing only the amount of parking required by the zoning code
b. Locating the project near mass transit
c. Providing bicycle storage and showers
d. Charging fees for parking
e. Providing preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles

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This location would be more appropriate to consider for a new technology data center:
Select one:
a. Developed site located 30 feet from a fishing stream
b. 10 acres of a 100 acre farm defined by the USDA as prime farmland
c. Undeveloped land that is 40 feet from a stream
d. Land with plants listed on a federal or state threatened species list
e. Land that is 80 feet from a wetland as defined by the U.S. Code of Regulations

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Which of the following is not included in the calculations for Indoor Water use reduction
(select 2)?
Select one or more:
a. The total number of water efficient water closets in the building
b. Average Gallons per use (AGU) of dishwashers
c. Flow rates of urinals
d. Total number of occupants
e. Flow rate of showerheads

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What is LEED’s minimum program requirement (MPR) for project size in LEED BD+C
rating system?
Select one:
a. Must be defined as a “dwelling unit” by all applicable codes
b. Should contain at least one habitable building
c. 250 sqft (23 sqm)
d. 1000 sqft (93 sqm)
e. 1 full time equivalent (FTE) on premises during design

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Which of the following groups would be considered “transient occupants”? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. College Students
b. Retail Customers
c. Elementary School Students
d. Factory Workers
e. Office Workers

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Which of the following is not true concerning locally adapted plants? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Require more water.
b. Provides habitat for native wildlife.
c. Requires the same amount of water as native plants.
d. Require less water.

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Limiting parking, providing bicycle storage, alternative-fuel facilities, and preferred parking
for green vehicles are strategies for which category?
Select one:
a. Indoor environmental quality
b. Innovation
c. Alternative transportation
d. Location and transportation

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Which is not a potential strategy to help achieve significant indoor water use reduction?
Select one:
a. 1.4 gallon water closet
b. High-efficiency irrigation
c. Rainwater collection
d. Waterless urinal
e. Low flow showerheads

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An owner cannot purchase off-site renewable energy from which of the following?
Select one:
a. A licensed provider of Green-e-certified power in an adjacent state
b. A local electric utility offering a Green-e-accredited program
c. Green-e-accredited renewable energy certificates
d. A licensed in-state provider of Green-e-certified power

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Considering environmental and social concerns along with economic considerations is

commonly referred to as (choose 1):
Select one:
a. Green Infrastructure
b. Social Equity
c. The Triple Bottom Line
d. Environmental Equality

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Which of the following are true? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Project teams looking to purchase RECs should look to the Montreal Protocol.
b. A curtailment event is also known as a Demand Response (DR) event.
c. CFCs and HCFCs help to protect the ozone layer.
d. There is a strong correlation between square footage and energy consumption.
e. The commissioning process starts after construction documents are issued for permit
review.

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consumption., A curtailment event is also known as a Demand Response (DR) event.

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Open grid paving systems used in a parking lot can help with what two site related
sustainability concepts/credits? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Site Selection
b. Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof
c. Water Use Reduction
d. Stormwater Management, Quantity
e. Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity

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Which of the following are categorized as regulated energy? (Select 3)

Select one or more:
a. Service hot water
b. Space heating
c. Lighting
d. Kitchen Refrigeration
e. Computers
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Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category?
Select one:
a. Innovation
b. Core and Shell
c. Sustainable Sites
d. Awareness and education

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What unit of measurement is used for toilets?

Select one:
a. FTE
b. Litres per minute
c. Gallons per flush
d. Litres

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What is an appropriate use of the LEED logo?
Select one:
a. To indicate an organization’s USGBC membership
b. By a project pursuing LEED certification
c. For a link to the website www.usgbc.org/leed
d. On product packaging

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Sites seeking the Surrounding density and diverse uses credit will achieve these 2
requirements: (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. A site within 1/2 mile of a rapid transit station
b. A site within 1/2 mile of 4-7 diverse uses
c. A site within 1/4 mile of a residential area with an average density of 7 dwelling units/acre
d. A site within 1/4 mile of a bus stop

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of 7 dwelling units/acre, A site within 1/2 mile of 4-7 diverse uses

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How do you register a LEED project?

Select one:
a. Fax GBCI the registration form that can be downloaded from the USGBC web site
b. Complete the on-line registration section of the GBCI website
c. Call O’Brien and Company
d. Call the USGBC Customer Service

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Potable water use reduction, for indoor water use may be based on which of the following?
(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Dishwashers
b. Clothes washer
c. Water closets
d. Kitchen Sinks

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A building owner in a hot climate wants to include a green roof for insulation and an air-tight
building for energy efficiency. During the integrative process what would need to be
discussed as part of this strategy?
Select one or more:
a. If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase
b. Acoustic performance will be poor
c. The green roof will increase the heat island effect
d. Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality

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For a project to be certified, these minimum requirements must be achieved: (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Comply with the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
b. Satisfy appropriate prerequisites and earn a minimum number of 50 environmental credit
points
c. Comply with all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of credit points
d. Earn only a minimum number of credit points
e. Have the LEED AP qualify achievement of all environmental credits

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points, Comply with the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)

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What are the three phases of the integrative process? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Implementation
b. Occupancy
c. Discovery
d. Recovery
e. Development

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During the charrette, the project team establishes an integrated design approach toward this
major goal:
Select one:
a. Ensure the project will come in on budget and on schedule
b. Ensure the project will achieve certification
c. To generate possible design solutions and strategies for a successful sustainable project
d. Ensure the project will come in on budget
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The USGBC defines Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) as what?

Select one:
a. A measure of the amount of illumination falling on a surface
b. A measure of how much daylight is reflected off a window as opposed to entering a space
c. A measure of how well a material reflects daylight into a space
d. A measure of how well a material rejects solar heat

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LEED projects cover a wide range of building types and users. How does LEED define
transient occupants? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Retail customers
b. Part time employees
c. Operations and Maintenance staff
d. Students
e. Full time receptionists

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Grey water is:

Select one:
a. Harvested rain water
b. Water from sinks and showers
c. Water from restroom fixtures
d. Water from urinals and laundry

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A contractor is beginning site preparation for a new building seeking LEED certification. The
site contains an existing building that must be demolished. As the contractor begins
implementing the Construction Waste Management Plan, which of the following will be
included in the waste diversion calculations? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Brick, wood and roofing material from the demolished building
b. Soil and rock from the excavation for new foundations
c. Concrete rubble from demolished sidewalks
d. Flooring and insulation containing asbestos from the demolished building
e. Trees and shrubs removed during land clearing

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The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by this group of refrigerants:
Select one:
a. CFC-11 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)
b. HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)
c. HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons)
d. CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)

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Which of the following types of power is NOT part of renewable energy certificate programs:
Select one:
a. Biomass
b. Passive solar
c. Solar electric
d. Low impact hydro
e. Wind

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Which of these can a project team use to earn an IN Credit: Innovation?

Select one:
a. Innovation or exceptional performance
b. Exceptional performance
c. Innovation, pilot credit, exemplary performance
d. Innovation, pilot credit, extraordinary performance

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The information necessary to accomplish the owner’s project requirements is:

Select one or more:
a. Owner’s project requirements
b. Design charrette
c. Basis of design
d. Integrated project delivery

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How many points would a project team receive on having 8 LEED APs in the project team?
Select one:
a. 0
b. 4
c. 1
d. 8

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Well located buildings take advantage of existing infrastructure, which is defined in the
Location and Transportation( LT) category as :
Select one or more:
a. Renewable energy sources such as wind farms and bio-digesters within 25 miles of the
project
b. Schools, retail, healthcare, data centers, hospitality, warehouses, and distribution centers,
homes and multifamily complexes.
c. Public transit, street networks, pedestrian paths, bicycle networks, services and amenities
and existing utilities, such as electricity, water, gas and sewage
d. Banks, grocery stores, schools, library, houses of worship, restaurants, health clubs, post
office, police and fire station, hospital and child care centers

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services and amenities and existing utilities, such as electricity, water, gas and sewage

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Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) does not include:

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a. Permanent building or space
b. Minimum daylighting requirements
c. Minimum floor area requirements
d. Minimum building to site area ratio

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Visible light transmittance is most closely associated with what factor?

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a. Lighting power density
b. Daylighting
c. Optimized energy performance
d. Light pollution reduction

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Which of the following are the primary sources of potable water? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Captured Rainwater
b. Municipal Water Systems
c. Lake or Stream
d. The ocean
e. Public/Private well

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For claiming a site brownfield redevelopment, a letter from the following agencies are not
accepted, except
Select one:
a. Architect
b. Builder
c. Owner
d. Local regulatory agency or Regional EPA office

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Is an ENERGY STAR building performance rating a prerequisite to achieve credits under
Energy and Atmosphere?
Select one:
a. No
b. Yes, For eligible projects seeking LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
c. Yes, For eligible projects seeking LEED for Commercial Interiors
d. Yes

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A building that has earned LEED NC certification could qualify for this rating system:
Select one:
a. LEED Interior Design and Construction (Commercial Interiors)
b. LEED for Homes
c. LEED Building Design and Construction (New Construction)
d. LEED Core and Shell
e. LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

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Which of the following is correct? (Choose one)

Select one:
a. U.S. GBC
b. US GBC
c. United States Green Building Council
d. U.S.G.B.C.
e. U.S. Green Building Council

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Which of the following projects definitely NOT meet the project’s Minimum Program
Requirements (MPRs)? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. A temporary cricket practice facility
b. A renovation of an addition to a large office space
c. A 6000 sq ft fire station
d. A casino on a riverboat
e. A new elementary school

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What types of equipment are Chlorofluorocarbons found in? (select 2)

Select one or more:
a. Fan coil units
b. Fire suppression systems
c. Chillers
d. Rooftop package HVAC units
e. Air compressors

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How many of the 110 available points in most of the rating systems are considered “bonus”
points?
Select one:
a. 15
b. 10
c. 5
d. 20

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Before submitting a CIR for technical assistance, what actions should the Project Team take
when considering a strategy for credit compliance but are unsure if the strategy would satisfy
the necessary requirements?(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Contact LEED customer service as a last resort
b. The Project Team should reevaluate the credit or prerequisite intent
c. Search the LEED Interpretation Ruling database to see if the same inquiry has been
previously addressed
d. Discuss the strategy with a USGBC regional chapter
e. Write a letter or call USGBC

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inquiry has been previously addressed, The Project Team should reevaluate the credit or
prerequisite intent

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Which prerequisite intends to reduce ozone depletion in LEED v4?

Select one:
a. Low Emitting Materials
b. Optimize Energy Performance
c. Renewable Energy
d. Fundamental Refrigerant Management

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An insurance agent is relocating her offices into a 500 square foot storefront space in a newly
constructed strip mall. The project includes a full tenant improvement a new rooftop package
mechanical unit and exterior signage per the developer’s tenant standards. Which LEED
rating system is most appropriate for this project?
Select one:
a. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
b. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
c. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
d. LEED BD+C: New Construction

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The total area that is altered as part of a project is referred to as:

Select one:
a. Heat Island
b. Impervious Features
c. Site Disturbance
d. Development Footprint

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Which of the following LEED Materials and Resources credits requires a Chain of Custody
(COC) document?
Select one:
a. Construction Waste Management
b. Rapidly Renewable Materials
c. Recycled Content
d. Certified Wood

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Which of the following factors affect thermal comfort? (choose 2):

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a. Outdoor air rates
b. Variable air volume
c. Air speed
d. Relative humidity

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What project features are included in the “development footprint”? (choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. A wooded area
b. The building itself
c. Sidewalks
d. Landscaping
e. A parking lot
f. A natural pond

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Many building codes incorporate these standards:(Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. EPAct 1992
b. IPC
c. Green Seal
d. UPC

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As part of the integrative process, which of the following team members would be the most
important for providing information about how the building will be used?
Select one or more:
a. Architects
b. Facility managers
c. Building owners
d. Building users

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Reducing the building's footprint will have positive synergies with which of the following?
Select one:
a. Preservation of historic districts
b. Surrounding density
c. Access to diverse uses
d. Rainwater management

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Generally held at the beginning of the project, what process brings together the project team
with stakeholders and outside experts for creative thinking and collaboration and to assist in
establishing goals?
Select one or more:
a. Charette
b. Team meeting
c. Stakeholder meeting
d. Small task group

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Which of the following can be considered as pre-consumer recycled content? (Select 3)

Select one or more:
a. Sawdust
b. Construction debris
c. Coffee mugs
d. sunflower seed hulls
e. Walnut shells

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The primary goal for preparing a sustainable building program is to:

Select one:
a. Assign team members credit responsibility
b. Bypass the split submittal process
c. Develop the project's environmental goals
d. Determine if the certification submittal will be done as a split submittal or a combined
submittal

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Which of the following strategies can enhance the energy performance of a building (choose
3)
Select one or more:
a. Phase II Assessment
b. Enhanced ventilation
c. Commissioning
d. Energy modeling
e. Daylight modeling

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A green vehicle is defined as a vehicle that meets which one of the following?
Select one or more:
a. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green
Score of 75 or higher
b. A vehicle that achieves 30 miles per gallon or better
c. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green
Score of 45 or higher
d. A vehicle that achieves 25 miles per gallon or better

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vehicles with Green Score of 45 or higher

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Including task lighting and increasing ventilation levels in a new building has what effect on
the triple bottom line?
Select one:
a. Decreased maintenance
b. Lower first costs
c. Increased occupant performance
d. Decreased ozone depletion

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What critical step will report how much water is being used by systems and fixtures and
identify leaks or other inefficiencies
Select one:
a. Monthly meeting with facilities staff to review water end-use reports
b. Using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool
c. Installing submeters
d. Hiring a commissioner

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Which of these would be exemplary performance for a LEED BD+C:New Construction

projects?
Select one:
a. Install a 100% vegetated roof
b. Earn 55% savings for Water Efficiency Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
c. Having three or more LEED APs on the project team
d. Divert 95% of all construction waste from landfill

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Reduction

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Nonrenewable resources that emit greenhouse gases, are limited in quantity, and cannot be
replaced as fast as they are consumed are
Select one:
a. Ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel, natural gas
b. Wood, methane, and carbon dioxide
c. Solar, wind, and biomass
d. Oil, coal, and natural gas
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All of the following are methods for a project team to earn an Innovation credit for a LEED
project, except which one?
Select one:
a. Have a LEED AP with specialty on the project team
b. Meet the requirements of a credit in the LEED pilot library
c. Achieve exemplary performance of a credit within the project’s applicable LEED rating
system
d. Create a custom innovation credit, not addressed by LEED rating systems
e. Meet the requirements of a credit from another LEED rating system

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What rules should be used when selecting a LEED rating system when more than one system
may apply? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. 25/75
b. Use the rating system that is most applicable
c. 40/60
d. 75/25

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Impervious areas found in the built environment are called hardscape include:
Select one:
a. Concrete, brick, stone, asphalt, and sealed surfaces
b. Bioswales, rain gardens, dry ponds, and vegetated roofs
c. Mulch, river rock, sand, clay and loose surfaces
d. Glazing, signage, metal roofs, and all reflective surfaces

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Which of the following water efficiency measures might add the most to construction costs?
Select one:
a. Low-flow faucets and showers
b. Rain water harvesting for irrigation
c. Grey water reuse system
d. Dual-flush toilets and waterless urinals

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LEED defines regional materials as originating within ______ ?

Select one:
a. 750 miles of the project site
b. 100 miles of the project site
c. 50 miles of the project site
d. 250 miles of the project site

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In the LEED rating system, the Energy Policy Act of 1992 relates to:
Select one:
a. Indoor water use efficiency
b. Minimum energy performance
c. Building commissioning
d. Optimize energy efficiency

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Which of the following are examples of permanently installed building products? (Choose
three)
Select one or more:
a. Casework
b. Doors
c. Framing
d. Furniture
e. Concrete forms

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Which of the following is not a strategy for mitigating the urban heat island effect?
Select one:
a. A parking garage
b. Carports covered with photovoltaic panels
c. Pervious paving
d. Open grid paving

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Which LEED rating system can be certified before full occupancy?

Select one:
a. LEED BD+C: Schools
b. LEED BD+C: New Construction
c. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
d. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

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What is the purpose of having a LEED AP on a project?

Select one or more:
a. To streamline the LEED process
b. For building commissioning
c. To serve as the project administrator
d. To submit all project data
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What classifies as adaptive reuse?

Select one:
a. Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments
b. Renovating an old mill into an office complex
c. Renovating a historic home
d. Designing classrooms so they can be divided into separate class spaces

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Potable Water comes from what sources? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Wells
b. Stormwater cisterns
c. Municipal water supply
d. Cooling Towers

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Promoting durability and high performance of the building enclosure and its components and
systems through design, materials selection and construction practices is a hallmark of this
LEED for Homes Process:
Select one:
a. Charrette
b. Durability planning and management
c. Triple Bottom Line
d. Integrated design

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Which of the following are consistent with the requirements of Low-Emitting Materials?
(select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Non aerosol adhesives and sealants must be in compliance with VOC limits set by
SCAQMD, Rule 1168
b. While objects are encouraged but not required to use low-VOC adhesives and sealants
inside of the building envelope weather seal must meet the requirements of the referenced
standards
c. Paints must meet VOC limits established by the Green Seal Standard (GS 36)
d. Adhesives and sealants must carry a Green Spec seal of approval
e. Paints and coatings must contain no phenol-formaldehyde
f. All adhesives and sealants must not exceed the VOC limits set by ASHRAE 62.1:
Ventilation for acceptable Indoor Air Quality

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VOC limits set by SCAQMD, Rule 1168, Paints must meet VOC limits established by the
Green Seal Standard (GS 36), While objects are encouraged but not required to use low-VOC
adhesives and sealants inside of the building envelope weather seal must meet the
requirements of the referenced standards

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To eliminate the use of refrigerants for HVAC systems in new projects, this strategy would
be appropriate:
Select one:
a. Incorporate a mixed mode mechanical and natural system design
b. Design a natural (passive) ventilation system
c. Design the building to be cooled with natural refrigerants
d. Use only halons for cooling

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Wood flooring recovered from a local building demolition is being used for flooring in a new
office project. What type of material is the wood flooring considered?
Select one:
a. Recycled and refurbished material
b. Recycled content
c. Virgin resource
d. Reused material

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Which one of the following is a regulated energy use?

Select one:
a. Refrigeration equipment
b. Overhead lighting
c. Office printer
d. Laundry equipment

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Which of the following are true? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Sites without access to public transportation are not eligible to earn LEED certification.
b. Brownfield sites are considered sensitive land and should not be developed.
c. Sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types
d. Infill development increases the amount of land covered by structures, pavement, and
infrastructure components.
e. Brownfield sites can improve environmental performance.

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Sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types

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The project team is not certain how to apply the criteria for a credit to their project building.
Which of the following are the best strategies for the team to follow (choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Review the LEED Reference Guide carefully for information that might apply
b. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific approach
for satisfying the criteria
c. Hire USGBC to consult with the project team about a workable strategy
d. Submit a clarification inquiry to the USGBC’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG)

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might apply, Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific
approach for satisfying the criteria

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A code compliant water closet uses how much water?

Select one:
a. 2.0 gallons per flush
b. 1.6 gallons per flush
c. 1.2 gallons per flush
d. 1.6 gallons per minute

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What strategy is being used for a project design that orients windows to allow the building to
be warm in the winter, stay cool in the summer, and capture daylight?
Select one:
a. Passive design concepts
b. Energy simulation modeling
c. Efficiencies of scale
d. High performance mechanical systems

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An innovation in Design credit for exemplary performance would be available for ___?
Select one:
a. Achieving carbon neutrality
b. Implementing a comprehensive green building education program
c. Significantly diverting construction waste beyond the requirement of 75%
d. Developing a green housekeeping policy

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A developer in Arizona is seeking LEED Gold for a new lab facility to be built in the spring.
They plan on occupying 32 percent of the facility. Which rating system should they register
for? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
b. LEED for Commercial Interiors
c. LEED for Core and Shell
d. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations

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What is a volatile organic compound (VOC)?

Select one:
a. A substance found in HVAC systems that can build up and cause operational issues
b. A substance that vaporizes at room temperature and can cause health problems
c. None of the above
d. Particulate matter found in brownfield soil that can pollute groundwater

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To qualify as a regional material, within what distance must a material be extracted,

harvested or recovered, and manufactured?
Select one:
a. 100 miles
b. 250 miles
c. 1000 miles
d. 500 miles

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Which of the following are considered nonstructural measures for rainwater quality control?
(select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Rainwater cisterns
b. Pervious pavement
c. Retention ponds
d. Rain gardens
e. Vegetated swales
f. Water quality inlet

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Which of the following combinations of fixtures produces greywater:

Select one:
a. Water closets
b. Lavatories and showers
c. Lavatories and showers and washing machines
d. Lavatories and urinals
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Limiting parking, providing bicycle storage, alternative-fuel facilities, and preferred parking
for green vehicles are strategies for which category?
Select one:
a. Innovation
b. Alternative transportation
c. Indoor environmental quality
d. Location and transportation

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SMACNA guidelines should be followed for what reason? (Choose One)

Select one or more:
a. To develop a green cleaning program
b. To select carpets with low VOCs
c. To establish an integrated pest management plan
d. To minimize indoor air quality issues caused by construction

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Which two standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low-emitting and fuel-
efficient vehicles? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. California Air Resources Board ZEV
b. Green-e Product Certification
c. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Green Book
d. The Greenguard Certification Program
e. Green Seal Standard

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By identifying synergies between systems during the integrative process, teams will save
time and money in both the short and the long term while optimizing resource usage. Which
of the following are also true of the integrative process? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during
the Construction Documents phase
b. The integrative process reduces change orders during construction
c. The integrative process is based on an ISO standard
d. The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project

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The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during the
Construction Documents phase

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of the USGBC and LEED logos?
(select 2)
Select one or more:
a. The USGBC logo may be modified by a member organization to closely match their own
branding
b. The Certification logo may be used when publishing materials announcing project
registration
c. The Certification logo may be used for marketing a project after a project is LEED
Certified
d. The USGBC logo may be used in editorial and marketing materials to signify sponsorship
or when placed adjacent to text that describes the U.S. Green Building Council
e. The USGBC logo may be used on product packaging to denote that a product can be used
to help a project earn LEED certification

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The correct answers are: The Certification logo may be used for marketing a project after a
project is LEED Certified, The USGBC logo may be used in editorial and marketing
materials to signify sponsorship or when placed adjacent to text that describes the U.S. Green
Building Council

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When applying for innovation credits, a project team :

Select one:
a. Cannot submit any previously awarded innovation credit.
b. May receive a credit for each LEED Accredited Professional that is on the project team.
c. May submit a product or strategy that is being used in an existing LEED® credit.
d. May receive credit for performance that doubles a credit requirement threshold.

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Which of the following are mandatory for any LEED project? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Credits
b. A LEED Accredited Professional on the project team
c. Minimum Program Requirements
d. Prerequisites
e. An Integrated Project Team

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Which of the following best describes systems thinking?

Select one or more:
a. An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts
influence many other parts.
b. A Sustainable plan for built environments that improve existing conditions.
c. A formal review process of the design of a project based on its intended function in order
to identify potential alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance.
d. An approach to design and operations that brings team members together to work
collaboratively on all of the project's systems, finding synergistic solutions that support
greater levels of sustainability.

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in which all parts influence many other parts.

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The Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category approaches energy from a holistic perspective,
addressing which three goals? (choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Energy Use reduction
b. Energy efficient design strategies
c. Building commissioning
d. Renewable energy sources
e. Energy benchmarking
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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 strategies would achieve the project goal?
Select one:
a. Use natural ventilation
b. Use materials with low VOC emissions
c. Orient the building east to west
d. Permit smoking around side entrances only

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Which of the following statements is not a strategy to maintain indoor air quality?
Select one:
a. Install high‐efficiency filters
b. Specify adhesives and sealants with low or no VOCs
c. Coordinate a green cleaning program.
d. Open all windows to flush contaminated air out of a building for at least two weeks prior to
occupancy.

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What is the minimum project area (sq.ft.) required by the Minimum Program Requirements
(MPRs) for the projects using LEED BD+C, ID+C, O+M?
Select one:
a. 2500
b. 5000
c. 2000
d. 1000
e. 500

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Which of the following does NOT help reduce heat island effect:
Select one:
a. Standard concrete
b. Landscaping
c. Pervious asphalt
d. Grasscrete

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The area of a project site that is used by the building structure, defined by the perimeter of the
building plan is the:
Select one:
a. Building shell
b. Development footprint
c. Building envelope
d. Building footprint

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What is the main advantage of an Integrative Process?

Select one or more:
a. Maximizing opportunities for integrative, cost-effective adoption of green design and
construction strategies
b. Obtaining local, state, and federal incentives for green design and construction strategies
c. Reducing costs over traditional construction practices
d. Achieving the highest LEED rating possible

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The project team is considering the use of certified flooring materials. Which certifications
contribute to LEED (choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. SMACNA IAQ Certified
b. Floor Score
c. CRI Green Label Plus
d. Green Seal

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Which of the following project types is NOT applicable to the LEED for New Construction
and Major Renovations rating system? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Single storey home
b. Hospitality
c. Healthcare facilities
d. Warehouses and distribution centers
e. Data center

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Which of the following resources should a facility manager consult in reference to finding
more information about sustainable purchasing options? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. ENERGY STAR
b. EPA
c. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
d. FSC
e. Green Seal

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A(n) ___ in an individual on the project team who is granted actual authority by the owner to
register the project and accept the certification.
Select one:
a. Project Administrator
b. Green rater
c. Agent
d. LEED provider

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A municipality is proposing a renovation of their existing police department. The project

includes interior improvements and system upgrades to all spaces in the 50,000 square foot
building, except the recently updated 5,000 square foot 911 call center. The project also
includes sidewalk and parking improvements and landscaping. Which LEED rating system is
most appropriate for this project?
Select one:
a. LEED BD+C: New Construction
b. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
c. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
d. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

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You believe that your project meets the requirement for a certain credit, but in a slightly
different way than the Rating System describes. To receive clarification, you should do all of
the following, except:
Select one:
a. Review the Rating System to make sure the proposed strategy meets the stated Intent of the
credit
b. Review the Reference Guide for information that may pertain
c. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request
d. Call USGBC

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The process of verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and
assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the
owner’s project requirements is called:
Select one:
a. Reporting
b. Metering
c. Commissioning
d. Life-cycle assessment

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Credit interpretation rulings (CIRs) provide which of the following? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Definitive assurance that a particular method or strategy permitted on a previous project
will be applicable to other projects in the future
b. Determination of whether a particular strategy can be used to satisfy two diff erent credits
at once
c. Responses to written requests for interpretation of credit requirements
d. Clarification of one existing LEED credit or prerequisite

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What are the two key strategies for managing cooling tower water use? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Replace refrigerant
b. Calibrate thermostats
c. Install conductivity meters
d. Install sub-meter in make-up water supply

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Which one of the following refers to a process that encourages the use of products or
materials with available life-cycle information about the environmentally, economically, and
socially preferable life-cycle impacts?
Select one:
a. Life-Cycle Analysis
b. Purchasing of Ongoing Consumables
c. Environmental Product Declaration
d. Life-Cycle Costing

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Source reduction relates to ___.
Select one:
a. Rainwater runoff
b. Waste prevention
c. Heat island effect
d. Energy reduction

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What types of equipment are Chlorofluorocarbons found in? (select 2)

Select one or more:
a. Chillers
b. Rooftop package HVAC units
c. Fire suppression systems
d. Fan coil units
e. Air compressors

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The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by this group of refrigerants:
Select one:
a. HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons)
b. CFC-11 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)
c. CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)
d. HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)

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Which of the following strategies does not qualify as providing “preferred parking”?
Select one:
a. Providing a designated covered spot
b. Providing a guaranteed space in a lottery system
c. Providing a randomly assigned parking space
d. Providing a space that is as close to the building as possible
e. Offering a significant discount on parking passes

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When evaluating daylighting from windows on the building perimeter, which one of the
following refers to vision glazing?
Select one:
a. The glazed portion of an exterior windows located at least 7feet-6inches above the floor
b. The glazed portion of an exterior window with access to a clear view with no added tints
c. The glazed portion of an interior window with access to a clear view
d. The glazed portion of an exterior window with access to a clear view with added tints to
prevent solar gain

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What is the purpose of development density Credit?
Select one:
a. Rehabilitation of Superfund sites
b. Ensuring that the project has a reasonable amount of parking spaces
c. Encouraging development in areas which already have some infrastructure, thus protecting
natural resources
d. Reducing energy use in residences

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Which of the following represents an example of heat island effect? (choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Increased cooling loads during summer months due to dark colored roof surfaces
b. Increased local temperature caused by greenhouse effect from air pollution
c. Increased local temperatures due to highly reflective materials
d. Incorporating water into building design to cool local temperature
e. Heat radiated from an urban area with impervious surfaces

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Increased cooling loads during summer months due to dark colored roof surfaces

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A small office building is proposed in a location with a hot arid climate. What passive design
strategy would be least applicable for this project?
Select one or more:
a. Passive solar heating
b. Evaporative cooling
c. Thermal mass
d. Exterior shading
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What are the three dimensions of sustainability described as the Triple bottom line/ three-
legged stool?
Select one or more:
a. Economic Prosperity, Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility
b. Government Standards, Building codes, Building Practices
c. Economic Theory, Cultural agenda, Global Variety
d. Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality

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Responsibility

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Grey water is:

Select one:
a. Water from urinals and laundry
b. Water from restroom fixtures
c. Harvested rain water
d. Water from sinks and showers

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Which of the following are strategies for reducing fixture water consumption (choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Dual flush toilet
b. Combined storm and sewer system
c. Blackwater reuse
d. Rainwater reuse

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Which of the following strategies will not reduce the heat island effect - nonroof?
Select one:
a. Placing at least 25% of the parking under shade
b. Increase parking
c. Planting large non-native trees for shading
d. Using paving materials with SRI value of at least 29

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Which environmentally preferable characteristics of materials does LEED recognize?

(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Can be salvaged
b. Are sourced from developing countries
c. Contain recycled content
d. Offer future customization options
e. Harvested and manufactured regionally

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Emissivity is an indication of which of the following material properties? (Choose one)

Select one or more:
a. Ability of a transparent or translucent material to admit solar gain
b. Ability to reflect light from light sources
c. Ability of a material to give up heat in the form of longwave radiation
d. Ability of a material to absorb heat across the entire solar spectrum, including all non
visible wavelengths

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What is true about prerequisites in the LEED rating systems?

Select one:
a. Prerequisites are mandatory and three points are awarded for each prerequisite
b. Prerequisites are optional and teams are not required to meet prerequisites if all other
credits in the category are met
c. Prerequisites are optional and three free points are awarded for each prerequisite
d. Prerequisites are mandatory and no points are awarded for prerequisites

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Green design involves addressing the regional environmental context in which a project
occurs. Which of the following is an example of a regional environmental issue?
Select one:
a. Use of PCBs
b. Greenhouse gas emissions
c. Endangered species
d. Commissioning

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How can a project purchase “green power”? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. By buying energy directly from a nearby wind farm
b. Through a program provided by the local utility company
c. By purchasing Green-e certified RECs
d. By purchasing and installing solar panels

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A restaurant franchise is planning on building thirty new restaurants across the country in the
next two years. Each restaurant is based on the same prototype. How should the multiple
buildings be certified?
Select one:
a. Using the LEED Volume Program
b. Using the LEED Campus Program
c. As a LEED for Neighborhood Development project
d. By registering each project individually with LEED Online
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The Materials and Resources category focuses on:

Select one:
a. Minimising the embodied energy and other impacts associated with the extraction,
processing, transport, maintenance and disposal of building materials
b. Encouraging the project teams to look at the individual sustainable characteristics of each
product used on the project instead of the holistic approach
c. Reducing the cost of sustainable building materials such as products containing recycled
content, low VOCs. FSC certified wood, renewable resources, regional materials
d. Educating project teams on how to select green building materials that meet the strict new
environmental product declaration requirements

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the extraction, processing, transport, maintenance and disposal of building materials

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In the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit, the density radius calculation is used to:
Select one:
a. Define the area where basic services are located
b. Measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building
c. Define properties included in the development density calculation
d. Define the project site area

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By what system or program does USGBC allow a volume certification path to enable owners
to integrateLEED across the board as a standard feature of their design, construction and
operations?
Select one:
a. USGBC Portfolio Program
b. 2009 LEED Rating Systems
c. ENERGY STAR
d. LEED Online

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The primary contributor to climate change is:

Select one:
a. Greenhouse gases
b. Heat island effect
c. Ozone depletion
d. Urban Redevelopment

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This credit supports high-performance, cost effective project outcomes through an early
analysis of interrelationships among systems
Select one or more:
a. Integrative Process credit
b. LEED for Neighbourhood Development credit
c. Building Life Cycle Reduction credit
d. Minimum energy performance credit

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Which of the following are not Minimum Program Requirements for a LEED for New
Construction project? (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. All project work must comply with applicable federal, state and local building related
environmental laws and regulations in place where the project is located
b. The gross floor area of the LEED project building must be no less than 2% of the gross
land area within the LEED project boundary
c. The project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants
d. The project must have zero use of CFC-based refrigerants

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local building related environmental laws and regulations in place where the project is
located, The project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants, The project
must have zero use of CFC-based refrigerants

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The Montreal Protocol was signed by industrialized nations in order to: (Choose one)
Select one:
a. Stipulate that 50% of existing CFC refrigerants should be replaced with HCFCs
b. Phase out HCFCs by 2010
c. Stipulate that only natural refrigerants should be used
d. Phase out CFCs by 2010

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Open grid paving systems used in a parking lot can help with what two site related
sustainability concepts/credits? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Stormwater Management, Quantity
b. Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof
c. Site Selection
d. Water Use Reduction
e. Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity

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Which of the following materials may not contribute to construction waste management
strategies? (Choose 1)
Select one:
a. Land clearing debris
b. Concrete
c. Product Packaging
d. Scrap Wood

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This source consumes the largest amount of energy in buildings:

Select one:
a. Lighting
b. Space Heating
c. Office Equipment
d. Water Heating

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Who should NOT have access to the LEED Online portal?

Select one:
a. Project Team
b. General Contractor
c. Architect
d. Building User
e. Building Owner

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Which of the following are true? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Infill development increases the amount of land covered by structures, pavement, and
infrastructure components.
b. Brownfield sites are considered sensitive land and should not be developed.
c. Brownfield sites can improve environmental performance.
d. Sites without access to public transportation are not eligible to earn LEED certification.
e. Sustainable communities include diverse uses and housing types
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At a minimum, which of the following materials should a recycling program designed to

meet the storage and collection of recyclables prerequisite accommodate? (choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Plastics
b. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
c. Glass
d. Cardboard
e. Ink Cartridges

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For international projects aiming to achieve indoor water reductions, which of the following
standards should be followed if WaterSense labeled fixtures are not available?
Select one or more:
a. A local equivalent
b. I-Codes
c. Green-e
d. ASHRAE

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The least affect to the ozone depletion potential is most likely by using this group of
refrigerants:
Select one:
a. CFC-11 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)
b. HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)
c. HCFCs (HydroChloroFluoroCarbons)
d. CFC-500 (ChloroFluoroCarbons)

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The LEED Scorecard is intended to be used for which of the following purposes? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Forecasting the organizations energy expenses
b. Uploading of supporting documentation
c. Uploading the project address to LEED online
d. Communication of attempted credits to the project team
e. Assigning project team members specific credit responsibilities

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The intent of EQ Credit - Acoustical Performance is to:

Select one:
a. Reduce background noise and sound transmission
b. Improve the performance of acoustical ceiling tile
c. Increase background noise and sound transmission
d. Improve decibel and pitch of sound in schools

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The intent of the Water Efficiency category credits is to-

Select one:
a. Increase the amount of potable water used
b. Increase non potable water use
c. Decrease potable water use
d. Decrease the water used in buildings for the non-drinking purposes

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The Heat Island Effect may raise the temperature in an urban area by how many degrees
above the temperature in nearby rural areas?
Select one:
a. 2 degrees
b. 4 degrees
c. 6 degrees
d. 8 degrees
e. 0 degrees

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Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system family?

Select one:
a. LEED ID+C
b. LEED BD+C
c. LEED ND
d. LEED O+M

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Which LEED category has the most available LEED points?

Select one:
a. Water Efficiency
b. Materials and Resources
c. Sustainable Sites
d. Energy and Atmosphere
e. Indoor Environmental Quality

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Which of the following statements define Life Cycle Cost and Life Cycle Assessment?
(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Life Cycle Assessment concentrates economics
b. Life Cycle Cost concentrates on economics
c. Life Cycle Assessment concentrates on the environment and people
d. Life Cycle Cost concentrates on the environment, people and economics

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All of the following statements are true regarding Regional Priority credits, except:
Select one:
a. The USGBC maintains a database of these credits
b. Projects are awarded one point for each credit earned, up to a total of four points
c. Six new LEED credits in each rating system that address unique environmental priorities in
each region
d. Six established LEED credits from each rating system that address unique environmental
priorities in each region

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Incorporating green building strategies, such as high efficiency mechanical systems, onsite
photovoltaic systems, and an indoor water wall to help with the indoor air quality and air
conditioning, plays a role in what type of cost implications? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Reduced construction costs
b. Increased life‐cycle costs
c. Increased soft costs
d. Increased first costs
e. Reduced soft costs

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In the pre design phase of the project where the site has already been selected, the team wants
to increase the open space on the site. Which (two) strategies should be considered? (choose
2)
Select one or more:
a. Locate Parking underground
b. Increase the F.A.R. of the building
c. Use pervious paving materials for parking area
d. Select drought tolerant plants
e. Implement construction activity pollution plan

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Increasing access to public transportation can provide which one of the following benefits?
Select one:
a. Reduced requirements for bicycle parking
b. Reduced vehicle miles traveled
c. Reduced heat island effect
d. Increased demand for road capacity

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What step must a project take to achieve an Innovation in Design credit for a design
innovation not addressed by the current LEED rating system?
Select one:
a. Submit a narrative to the GBCI stating how the project compares to local building codes,
showing differences in measurable quantities such as therms, kWh, and gallons of water
b. Determine the closest available LEED credit and submit a CIR
c. Write a custom credit stating intent, estimated cost, estimated annual energy savings, and
payback period
d. Determine the closest available LEED credit and submit a narrative to the GBCI
explaining why the project is an improvement over the current LEED requirements
e. Write a custom credit stating intent, requirements and documentation

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As per LEED, which of the following is not a strategy to reduce potable water use?
Select one:
a. Install waterless urinals
b. Install dual flush toilets
c. Decrease number of fixtures installed
d. Use recycled water

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To ensure that low-emitting materials will be installed in a building, where should the
architect include these requirements?
Select one:
a. Basis of Design document
b. LEED credit forms
c. Specifications
d. Commissioning plan

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A concrete building is completely deconstructed on‐site and the concrete is crushed and
reused as base rock for the new foundation. This strategy might apply to which credits?
(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Building Reuse
b. Regional Materials
c. Construction IAQ Management
d. Construction Waste Diversion
e. Materials Reuse

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What standard for fixture performance must be used to calculate the Baseline Case for Water
Use Reduction credits?
Select one:
a. SMACNA Guidelines
b. WaterSense
c. EPAct
d. ASHRAE Standard 90.1

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Which of these fixtures eliminates the demand for potable water entirely? (Choose two)
Select one:
a. Low-flow lavatories
b. Composting toilets
c. High-efficiency-toilets
d. Waterless urinals
e. Dual-flush toilets

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The combination of reflectance and emittance is known as:

Select one:
a. Blackbody radiation
b. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
c. Heat Island Reduction
d. Albedo

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A commissioning report will typically include all of the following, except:

Select one:
a. Identification of system deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action
b. Confirmation that the building systems adhere to the Owner's Project Requirements and
Basis of Design
c. A summary of the results of functional testing
d. A confirmation of compliance with all LEED construction credit requirements

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Which one of the following is a regulated energy use?

Select one:
a. Office printer
b. Laundry equipment
c. Overhead lighting
d. Refrigeration equipment

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What is an example of a negative feedback loop?

Select one or more:
a. Increased heat islands require more mechanical cooling which generates more greenhouse
gas emissions causing the need for more cooling
b. A warmer atmosphere melts more ice, changing the Earth’s albedo which warms the
atmosphere
c. Warming temperatures releasing greenhouse gases which would warm the oceans
d. A thermostat whose temperature feedback indicates to the system when to turn off

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The LEED project boundary is defined as:

Select one:
a. The boundary description that is submitted for certification
b. The same as the site boundary
c. The same as the attendance boundary
d. The portion of the site that encompasses only the building and hardscape

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Which of the following are the results of developing greenfield sites? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Reduced land available for agricultural use
b. Increased total regional development footprint
c. Decreased total regional development footprint
d. Fragmented wildlife habitat
e. Encouraged wildlife habitat

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What strategy is considered by the EPA to have the greatest impact on reducing the solid
waste stream?
Select one:
a. Material reuse
b. Material recycling
c. Using recycled content materials
d. Source reduction
e. Material incineration

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Which of the following strategies might contribute to water efficient landscaping? (Choose
three)
Select one or more:
a. Reducing amount of pervious surface area
b. Installing turf grass
c. Planting of hardwood trees to provide shade
d. Combining vegetated swales and cisterns to capture rainwater
e. Planting native or adapted plant species

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adapted plant species, Combining vegetated swales and cisterns to capture rainwater

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What is USGBC's vision?

Select one:
a. See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future
b. Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated
c. Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings,
homes, and communities throughout the United States
d. Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life
within a generation

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Which one of the following terms refers to a cause causing an effect, and that effect in turn
causing the same effect?
Select one or more:
a. Integrative process
b. Iterative process
c. Negative feedback
d. Positive feedback

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Which of the following would the contractor upload to LEEDOnline? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Total amount of waste diverted from a landfill
b. Rainwater management plan
c. The total material cost of the project and the percentage containing recycled content
d. Energy modeling calculations to show expected energy savings

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The following sites are deemed as inappropriate sites, except

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a. Land which was a public parkland
b. Prime farmland
c. Within 200 feet of wetland
d. Within 50 feet of wetland

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Who is responsible for the appeals process? (Choose one)

Select one:
a. USGBC
b. None of the above
c. GBCI
d. Certification bodies

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In the Materials and Resources - Rapidly Renewable Materials credit, these items would
qualify:(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Cork flooring
b. Brick
c. Sunflower seed board panels
d. Any material with a harvest rate of 15 years or less

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Which of the following represent the major factors that impact transportation effects on the
environment? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Suburban development
b. Fuel
c. Human behavior
d. Quality of roads
e. Vehicle technology

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What is the Life Cycle Assessment used to determine?
Select one or more:
a. Balance of natural cycles such as hydrologic cycle
b. Environmental Systems affected over the life of a building
c. Lifespan of a building and its components
d. Environmental aspects and potential impacts of a given product or service

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What may prevent pedestrian access to a community resource? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Distance
b. A freeway interchange
c. A parking lot
d. A public park

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Green Seal Standard GS -11 relates to:

Select one:
a. Recycled content drywall
b. Formaldehyde-free composite wood
c. Low-VOC, low-toxic paint and coatings
d. Low-emitting adhesives

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The ultimate goal of a Construction Waste Management Plan should be to:

Select one:
a. Divert waste from landfills or incinerators by recycling back into the manufacturing
process
b. Incinerate on-site construction waste so it isn't taken to landfills
c. Provide proper facilities for waste collection
d. Verify that as much waste as possible is taken to landfill nearest the project site

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In the Development Density credit, the density radius calculation is used to:
Select one:
a. Define the area where basic services are located
b. Define the project site area
c. Define properties included in the development density calculation
d. Measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building

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Which item is not considered an "ongoing consumable" in LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
sustainable product purchasing requirements?
Select one:
a. Coffee filters
b. Refrigerator
c. Printer paper
d. Food waste

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To verify the compliance of a credit or prerequisite, a qualified member of the project team
submits this:
Select one:
a. Letter of attestation
b. CIR
c. LEED Scorecard
d. Credit Forms

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Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider,
conventional automobile use?
Select one:
a. Providing bicycle storage and showers
b. Charging fees for parking
c. Providing preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles
d. Locating the project near mass transit
e. Providing only the amount of parking required by the zoning code

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Which type of water is NOT allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?

Select one:
a. Captured Rainwater
b. Well Water
c. Potable Water
d. Blackwater
e. Graywater

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Which of the following are true? (Choose three)

Select one or more:
a. LID methods minimize heat island effects.
b. Rainwater runoff can contribute to eutrophication.
c. Project teams are encouraged to use impervious paving systems for parking lots and other
hardscape areas to help manage rainwater runoff .
d. SRI values are relative to roofs while SR values are intended for nonroof hardscape
materials.
e. LID methods increase light pollution.
f. Uplighting is not considered light pollution.

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to roofs while SR values are intended for nonroof hardscape materials., Rainwater runoff can
contribute to eutrophication.

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Which of the following is a responsibility of the US Green Building Council?

Select one:
a. Accreditation of LEED professionals
b. LEED credentialing maintenance
c. Development of the LEED rating system
d. Certification of LEED projects

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Which of the following strategies cannot be used for reducing stormwater runoff?
Select one:
a. Vegetative roof
b. Increasing impervious surface
c. Rainwater Harvesting
d. Using bioretention
e. Reducing building footprint

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Which of the following are true statements concerning charrettes? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. The charrette should only include the stakeholders and the architect.
b. The facilitator should be biased.
c. A strong facilitator needs to be flexible and have good listening skills.
d. An agenda and clear goals of the charrette are needed.
e. Charrettes are based on a linear process and discourage brainstorming and collaboration.

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What unit of measurement is used for toilets?

Select one:
a. Gallons per flush
b. Litres
c. Litres per minute
d. FTE

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Which of the following are standards for indoor air quality? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. CRI Green Label Plus
b. California’s Title 24
c. Green Seal
d. ASHRAE 90.1
e. ENERGY STAR

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Tenant improvement projects would be best suited for this v4 LEED Rating System:
Select one:
a. LEED for Commercial Interiors
b. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
c. LEED for Core and Shell
d. LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations

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What is the first step a project team should consider when trying to save energy?
Select one:
a. Use on onsite renewable energy
b. Install submetering equipment
c. Adopt energy efficiency measures
d. Reduce energy demand

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Which of the following costs are associated with all LEED for New Construction projects
(pick 2):
Select one or more:
a. Paying LEED registration and certification fees to GBCI
b. Increased capital cost for installing photovoltaic systems
c. Hiring a commissioning agent
d. Paying a LEED auditor to visit the project site

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What is NOT true about the “closed system” in the built environment?
Select one or more:
a. All aspects in the system are highly integrated to show maximum efficiency
b. There is no waste
c. Materials are used for other purposes at the end of their useful life
d. Used resources are released outside the system

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What is the primary intent of the Green Power credit? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. To encourage more solar farms in the United States and avoid carbon trading
b. To minimize production of greenhouse gases by generating onsite renewable energy
c. To comply with the Montreal Protocol
d. To encourage the development and use of renewable clean energy that is connected to the
utility grid

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Which of the following are not subject to LEED minimum energy requirements? (Select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Process energy
b. Elevators
c. Chillers
d. Office equipment
e. Regulated energy

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The four certification levels of the LEED rating system are:

Select one:
a. Certified, silver, gold, platinum
b. Certified, silver, gold, titanium
c. Bronze, silver, gold, titanium
d. Bronze, silver, gold, platinum

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What is the largest energy end use in a typical US office building?

Select one:
a. Water heating
b. HVAC
c. Lighting
d. Office equipment

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A ____, generally held at the beginning of the project, is the process that brings together the
project team with stakeholders and outside experts for creative thinking and collaboration and
to assist in establishing goals.
Select one or more:
a. Team meeting
b. Stakeholder meeting
c. Small task group
d. Charette

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What is true for a CIR process?

Select one:
a. Each CIR costs $220 each
b. All projects must use CIRs
c. A successful CIR can award LEED points
d. CIRs can be submitted by anyone with a USGBC account

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Who establishes Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification requirements?

Select one or more:
a. GreenScreen
b. Forest Stewardship Council
c. Cradle-to-Cradle
d. USGBC

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Which of the following are not true concerning establishing goals for a project? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Goals should reflect reasonable spatial scale and time horizons.
b. Goals should include metrics and targets.
c. Goals can be qualitative but not quantitative.
d. Goals can be quantitative but not qualitative.

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A project team is considering pursuing an innovation in Design credit for a strategy that will
require a large capital expense. the team decides that it will implement the strategy only if the
strategy will be eligible for an innovation in Design credit. What steps should the team take
to determine whether its strategy will be eligible for the credit?
Select one:
a. Check the LEED rating system.
b. Draft a compelling narrative for the LEED submittal.
c. Calculate the strategy’s overall environmental impact and self-evaluate whether it is
significant.
d. Research existing CIRs to see whether the strategy has been previously addressed.

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The effort to reduce global warming by the use of harmful refrigerants involves
understanding there is a trade-off, meaning:
Select one:
a. The trade off is there is a treaty for reduction of ozone depletion, but not for global
warming. The solution is to make a new international treaty that agrees global warming is a
comparable threat to ozone depletion.
b. The trade-off is between natural and man-made refrigerants. Natural refrigerants are CO2,
NH3, and propane, and only those should be used.
c. The trade-off is that refrigerants will either contribute to global warming or contribute to
depleting the ozone layer unless EnergyStar equipment is used.
d. The trade off is that either way, the refrigerant will have a harmful impact to the
environment. This is because some refrigerants have a higher ODP and a low GWP, while
others have a higher GWP and lower ODP.

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impact to the environment. This is because some refrigerants have a higher ODP and a low
GWP, while others have a higher GWP and lower ODP.

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What does gerrymandering mean with regards to the LEED project boundary?
Select one:
a. Ensuring the project building area is no less than 10% of the site area
b. Using noncontiguous parcels of land
c. Defining the site area to exclude spaces outside the building and hardscape areas
d. Excluding portions of the site

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An innovation in Design credit for innovative strategies is likely available for projects that
___?
Select one:
a. Develop an educational outreach program.
b. Issue a press release to announce their LEED project registration.
c. Include two LEED Accredited Professionals on the project team.
d. Plan to enrol the project in LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance.

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Credit Forms must be signed by this member of the project team:

Select one:
a. Project manager
b. Lead engineer
c. A LEED Accredited Professional
d. Declarant

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Building materials such as paints, adhesives, flooring, composite wood, insulation, wall
materials, and furniture may emit which of these indoor air quality concerns?
Select one:
a. Radon
b. Mold
c. Methane
d. VOCs

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What are two primary ways to ensure good indoor air quality after construction is complete?
(select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Conduct indoor air quality testing
b. Select high efficiency filters
c. Specify low-emitting interior materials
d. Conduct a building flush out with 100% outside air
e. Increase ventilation rates

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Which of the following would be considered acceptable forms of renewable energy to earn
the "Renewable Energy" credit in LEED v4? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Wave and Tidal Energy
b. Clean Coal
c. Solar Thermal
d. Passive Solar Design
e. Renewable Energy Certificate

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Which responsibilities are overseen by the GBCI? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Development of the LEED® Accreditation exam content
b. Administration of LEED‐AP exam s for all specializations
c. Registration and reviews of projects pursuing Certification
d. Development of the LEED rating system and reference guides
e. Organizing and oversight of the annual Green Build Conference
f. Oversight of future market transformation research programs

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Administration of LEED‐AP exam s for all specializations, Registration and reviews of
projects pursuing Certification

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What is true about a material that was extracted 525 miles from the project site, partially
assembled 650 miles from the project site with final assembly 100 miles from the project
site?
Select one:
a. The material can contribute towards the recycled content credit
b. The material does not meet compliance as a regional material
c. The material can contribute part of the product towards regional materials
d. The material contributes toward regional materials
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What are the two benefits of Integrated Project Delivery?

Select one or more:
a. Less communication between team members
b. Cost Control
c. Decrease construction time
d. Increased construction time

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A new development is proposed on a 10-acre site. In order to achieve a LEED credit for open
space, the project team would need to ensure that a minimum ______ acres of open space is
provided.
Select one:
a. 4
b. 5
c. 2
d. 3

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Which type of project is best suited for the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
(Choose one)
Select one:
a. A tenant improvement project within an existing commercial building
b. An existing hotel renovating their HVAC system
c. A ground‐up, new construction of a school
d. A renovation project focusing on walls, HVAC, and finishes with a 40,000‐square‐foot
new addition

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If an existing building seeks water efficiency strategies but has a limited budget, installing
which of the following would be economically viable options? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Waterless urinals
b. Low‐flow toilets
c. Flush valves
d. Capturing rainwater for irrigation
e. Aerators

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The Energy Policy Act establishes what flush rate as the baseline water consumption for
water closets?
Select one:
a. 1.6 gallons per flush
b. 1.6 gallons per minute
c. 0.6 gallons per flush
d. 1.0 gallons per flush

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What environmental problem is associated with CFC and HCFC use?

Select one:
a. Soil erosion
b. The heat island effect
c. Water pollution
d. Air pollution
e. Ozone depletion

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How much time, on average, do Americans spend indoors? (Choose one)

Select one or more:
a. 10 percent
b. 65 percent
c. 35 percent
d. 90 percent

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What strategy to control and reduce rainwater 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

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If a project has 1 full time (40 hour a week) employee and 6 part time (20 hour a week)
employees, what is the project’s Full Time Equivalent (FTE) value?
Select one:
a. 5
b. 7
c. 4
d. 3
e. 6

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A LEED BD+C: New Construction project has 400 full-time (40 hrs/week) and 200 part-time
(10 hrs/week) employees. How many Full Time Equivalent (FTE) must be included for
indoor water efficiency calculations?
Select one:
a. 200
b. 600
c. 450
d. 400

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The areas not covered in the SS category are -

Select one or more:
a. Location, building reuse, reducing transportation
b. Developing site management plan, implementing conservation programs, maintaining site
lighting to prevent light pollution
c. Controlling rainwater, incorporating rainwater management into site design, minimizing
impervious areas
d. Site design and management, heat island effect, rainwater management

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What is one potential disadvantage of using comingled recycling as part of a construction

waste management plan?
Select one:
a. It is more difficult to document than site-separated recycling

b. It may require a greater time investment from the project team

c. It may be more expensive than site-separated recycling

d. It takes up more space than site-separated recycling

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Energy derived from renewable sources located within the project site perimeter is called :
Select one:
a. Lighting power density
b. RECs
c. On-site renewable energy
d. Geothermal energy

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Which of the following would be considered a benefit of increased use of public

transportation (Choose two):
Select one or more:
a. More hardscape
b. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
c. Increased stormwater management needed
d. Reduced demand for fossil fuels

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Which two environmental impacts can be reduced by installing a vegetated roof/ green roof
(choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Light Pollution
b. Rainwater Runoff
c. Heat Island Reduction
d. Soil Erosion
e. Ozone Depletion

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How is transportation impact measured?

Select one or more:
a. Per-capita annual commuting expenses (dollars)
b. Miles per gallon (MPG)
c. The reduction of single-passenger motorized vehicles used or alternative transportation rate
d. Mass-transit ridership (persons)

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Which material below is not considered a rapidly renewable resource?

Select one:
a. Straw
b. Bamboo
c. Silk
d. Wood
e. Cork

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Which reference guide would you look to for information about the LEED for Schools rating
system for a new, ground‐up construction project you are working on? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction
b. LEED Reference Guide for LEED for Neighborhood Development
c. LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
d. LEED Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
e. LEED Reference Guide for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)

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What standard might need to be used to measure building energy performance?

Select one or more:
a. ISO 14020
b. SMACNA
c. Green-e
d. ASHRAE 90.1

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What unit is used to measure HVAC background noise?
Select one:
a. STC
b. dBA
c. LUX
d. Hz

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Fire suppression systems are generally associated with these

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a. Mercury
b. Halons
c. CO₂
d. H₂O

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The two primary responsibilities of the Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI) are: (Choose
2)
Select one or more:
a. Provides and develops LEED based education and research projects
b. Provides third party LEED project certification
c. Develops LEED Green Building Rating Systems
d. Provides third party LEED professional credentialing

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What standard must residential clothes washer meet for WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use
Reduction?
Select one:
a. EPAct
b. WaterSense
c. SMACNA Guidelines
d. ENERGY STAR

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Local zoning ordinances would, typically, not apply to this:

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a. Stormwater controls
b. Landscaping
c. Interior lighting densities
d. Open space requirements

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Which of the following is not included in the calculations for Indoor Water use reduction
(select 2)?
Select one or more:
a. Total number of occupants
b. Flow rates of urinals
c. The total number of water efficient water closets in the building
d. Flow rate of showerheads
e. Average Gallons per use (AGU) of dishwashers

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Average Gallons per use (AGU) of dishwashers

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A project's LEED certification fee paid to the GBCI is based on which of the following
factors? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Project site area
b. GBCI membership status
c. USGBC membership status
d. Target certification level
e. Project square footage

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Within what distance from a project site must a product be harvested or extracted and
manufactured to qualify as a regional material?
Select one:
a. 500 miles
b. 250 miles
c. 1000 miles
d. 100 miles
e. 150 miles
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Credit Weightings are used to evaluate the credit with respect to:
Select one:
a. Environmental and human health
b. Energy conservation
c. Environmental benefit
d. Human health

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What does LEED accept as part of a building design to qualify as open space for projects in
urban areas?
Select one:
a. Shaded parking lots
b. Balconies
c. Higher density buildings
d. Vegetated (green) roofs

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What type of plants should be used on a green roof to promote biodiversity?

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a. Native vegetation
b. Monocultures
c. Tall plants providing shade
d. Exotic species

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How many levels, or tiers, of LEED professional accreditation are available?

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a. 2
b. 1
c. 3
d. 4

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Which one of the following refers to a document that includes the environmental impacts of
extraction, operations, and activities associated with the manufacturers product and products
supply chain and is verified by a third party?
Select one:
a. Commissioning report
b. Global reporting initiative
c. Forest stewardship council
d. Corporate sustainability reports
e. Basis of design
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What are the three largest energy sources according to the International Energy Audit?
(Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Oil
b. Photovoltaic
c. Natural gas
d. Solar
e. Coal

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LEED projects located outside of the United States may use green cleaning products that
adhere to which of the following standards?
Select one or more:
a. Green Label Plus
b. EN 15251:2007
c. Global Ecolabelling Network
d. SMACNA

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Landscaping with native plants contributes most significantly to which two LEED credits?
Select one:
a. SS Credit Rainwater Management and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore
Habitat
b. SS Credit Site Plan and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat
c. SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use
Reduction
d. SS Credit Open Space and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction

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A project has construction debris that is nonrecyclable 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. Bury on site
b. Exclude it from credit calculations
c. Divert it to landfill
d. Waste-to-energy

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Which of the following is the best suited project site?

Select one:
a. Prime Farmland
b. Greenfield
c. Wetland
d. Floodplain
e. Previously developed site

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What standard mandated the use of water conserving plumbing fixtures to reduce water
usage?
Select one:
a. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
b. 2003 EPA Construction General Permit
c. The Clean Water Act of 2005
d. Energy Policy Act of 1992

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What variables are used in determining Full Time Equivalent (FTE) calculations?
Select one:
a. The amount of water used in the baseline and design cases
b. The type of building occupant (full time, part time, transient) and the hours worked per
week
c. The flush and flow rates
d. The building density

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Which rating system requires a recertification process?

Select one:
a. LEED for Homes
b. LEED for Interior Design and Construction
c. LEED for Building Design and Construction
d. LEED for Operations and Maintenance
e. LEED for Neighborhood Development

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What is GBCI’s role?

Select one:
a. Auditing USGBC Member Companies
b. Third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects
c. Promoting the triple bottom line
d. Approving the LEED Rating Systems

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On-site renewable power can be generated using which of the following sources? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Burning natural gas in a micro-turbine on-site
b. Burning properly treated wood waste to produce energy
c. Generating electricity from subterranean steam or heat
d. Installing a geo-exchange heat pump system on-site
e. Purchasing electricity from a wind-farm located 25 miles away
f. Capturing gas from an old landfill on-site and burning it to produce energy

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Which of the following strategies can enhance the energy performance of a building (choose
3)
Select one or more:
a. Commissioning
b. Phase II Assessment
c. Daylight modeling
d. Enhanced ventilation
e. Energy modeling

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Which of the following statements are true in reference to certification bodies? (Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021.
b. Certification bodies are managed by USGBC.
c. Certification bodies are responsible for responding to appeals.
d. Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams.
e. Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered.

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registered.

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What type of products would carry a Green Seal label?

Select one or more:
a. Carpet
b. Wood
c. Brick
d. Paints

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The project team for a LEED-NC project is confident that they can earn 50 points and meet
the prerequisites in every LEED credit category except Water Efficiency. They do not plan to
pursue any points within that category. Are they eligible for certification:
Select one:
a. Yes, because prerequisites within a category are only required if a team also pursues points
within that category.
b. No, because projects must comply with all prerequisites in all credit categories.
c. No, because teams are required to earn at least one point in every credit category.
d. No, because they are not pursuing the minimum number of points required for certification

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What costing model should be used to demonstrate the true cost of sustainability strategies?
Select one or more:
a. Return on investment
b. Benefit Analysis
c. Life Cycle Costing
d. Simple Payback

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What standard for high-efficiency fixtures specifies fixtures that use less water than those
specified by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992?
Select one:
a. WaterSense
b. WaterWise
c. Water Budget
d. ENERGY STAR

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Which of the following represent the major factors that impact transportation effects on the
environment? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Quality of roads
b. Vehicle technology
c. Human behavior
d. Fuel
e. Suburban development

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A popular program for comparing the energy performance of multiple buildings:

Select one:
a. EPAct 1992
b. ASHRAE 90.1-2007
c. ENERGY STAR
d. ASHRAE 90.1-2004

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For a project to qualify for the LEED Materials and Resources location valuation factor, a
material or product must meet 2 of the following: extracted, manufactured, and/or purchased
within _____ miles of the construction site.
Select one:
a. 250
b. 500
c. 100
d. 750
e. 1000

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What standard is encouraged by LEED to be used in projects for protecting the indoor air
quality during construction?
Select one:
a. IESNA
b. Green label
c. SMACNA
d. ASHRAE

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Which of the following types of vehicle does not qualify as an alternative-fuel vehicle for the
purposes of LEED?
Select one or more:
a. Hydrogen Powered
b. Electric Powered
c. Hybrid (Gas-Electric)
d. Diesel Powered
e. Ethanol Powered

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Which of the following categories has the most available LEED credit points?
Select one:
a. Water Efficiency
b. Indoor Environmental Quality
c. Materials and Resources
d. Energy and Atmosphere
e. Sustainable Sites

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What document does the project team create for the administrative and procedural
requirements for salvaging, recycling, and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and
construction waste?
Select one:
a. Construction waste management plan
b. Building recycling plan
c. Building commissioning plan
d. Owner's Project Requirements (OPR)

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Which of the following is NOT a minimum program requirement (MPR)?

Select one:
a. Reasonable LEED boundaries
b. Commitment to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
c. Compliance with project size requirements
d. Permanent location on existing land

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Which of the following statements about Innovation in Design credits is not true?
Select one:
a. Contribution to the project by a LEED Accredited Professional will earn an Innovation in
Design credit
b. A project needs to submit a Credit Interpretation Request to confirm the proposed design
exceeds LEED requirements
c. Using new technology that provides a measurable environmental benefit not currently
accounted for by LEED requirements may qualify for an Innovation in Design credit
d. Exceeding the performance threshold of one LEED credit requirement may be enough to
qualify

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the proposed design exceeds LEED requirements

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Well located buildings take advantage of existing infrastructure, which is defined in the
Location and Transportation( LT) category as (select 1) :
Select one:
a. Renewable energy sources such as wind farms and bio-digesters within 25 miles of the
project
b. Banks, grocery stores, schools, library, houses of worship, restaurants, health clubs, post
office, police and fire station, hospital and child care centers
c. Public transit, street networks, pedestrian paths, bicycle networks, services and amenities
and existing utilities, such as electricity, water, gas and sewage
d. Schools, retail, healthcare, data centers, hospitality, warehouses, and distribution centers,
homes and multifamily complexes.

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If a LEED project that is providing preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting
vehicles has multiple parking lots, where should the preferred parking spaces be located?
Select one:
a. Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in one lot
b. Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in the lot designated for staff
c. Preferred parking spaces only need to be located in the lot designated for visitors
d. Preferred parking spaces must be distributed among all lots

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What method must a project team use to measure the distance from the project’s building
entrance to the nearest public transportation stops?
Select one or more:
a. Direct path analysis
b. Vehicle miles traveled
c. Shortest path analysis
d. Radius method

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Which of the following strategies is not advised and will not help meet sustainability goals?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Commit to continuous improvement
b. Follow an iterative process.
c. Start the process early.
d. Find the right team and process.
e. Understand the systems across space and time.
f. Set lofty goals.

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The major renovation of a four‐story, 40,000‐square‐foot building in Florida includes

repaving existing parking areas along the entire length of the south and west facades of the
building. The building and parking areas compose the entire site to its boundaries, not leaving
any green space. The common afternoon rain showers have led the design team to select
open‐grid paving with vegetated cells equivalent to 50 percent of its surface in lieu of a
lower‐first‐cost solution, such as black asphalt. Based on the information provided, which of
the following benefits and LEED strategies might the open‐grid paving strategy contribute?
(Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Water use reduction
b. Optimize energy performance
c. Heat island effect
d. Reduced site disturbance
e. Water‐efficient landscaping
f. Rainwater management

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In order to receive a LEED certification using the BD+C rating system, a project team must
agree to meter the project building and share the building’s energy usage with the USGBC
for a minimum of ____ year(s).
Select one:
a. 7
b. 0
c. 1
d. 5
e. 2

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Which of these describes the rating used by LEED for Air Handling Unit(AHU)filters?
Select one:
a. A MERV of 8 is better than a MERV of 13 for capturing more particles in the air
b. The lower the MERV rating the greater the particulates captured by the filter
c. The higher the MERV rating the greater the particulates captured by the filter
d. The higher the MERV rating the particulates captured by the filter

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A project team will document all LEED credits based on the limits defined by:
Select one:
a. The property lines and the centerline of any adjacent streets
b. A boundary drawn 40 feet outside of the building footprint
c. The local zoning code
d. The LEED project boundary

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The development density of the proposed building should be:

Select one:
a. A minimum of 20,000 square feet per acre
b. None above
c. Less than 60,000 square feet per acre

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How is waste hauled from a construction site calculated for the purposes of LEED? (Choose
one)
Select one:
a. As a percentage of total material cost of a project
b. As a percentage of the total material volume or weight
c. As a percentage of total cost of a project
d. In tons

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What does ASHRAE 55 specify?

Select one or more:
a. Indoor air quality
b. Energy performance
c. Thermal comfort
d. Commuting surveys

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Construction activity pollution prevention should address what environmental protection

measures?
Select one:
a. Waterway sedimentation
b. Ozone protection
c. Freshwater consumption
d. Greenhouse gas emission

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What may prevent pedestrian access to a community resource? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. A public park
b. A parking lot
c. A freeway interchange
d. Distance

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Which one of the combinations of LEED Rating Systems is not allowed for the same building
or space?
Select one:
a. LEED-ND + LEED-NC
b. LEED-NC + LEED-O and M
c. LEED-CS + LEED-CI
d. LEED-O and M+ LEED for Homes
e. LEED-ND + LEED for Homes

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Which of the following are considered separate products when calculating compliance with
MR credits? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Different colored carpets with the same pile heights by the same manufacturer
b. Different colored flat paints with the same VOC
c. Carpet with diff erent pile heights by the same manufacturer
d. Gypsum wallboard with varying thicknesses by the same manufacturer

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What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the US?
Select one or more:
a. Water Heating
b. Electric Lighting
c. Space Heating
d. Space cooling

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Reducing potable water for flushing toilets may be permitted to use this type of water:
Select one:
a. Well water
b. Blackwater
c. Water reclaimed from toilets and urinals
d. Graywater

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Which of the following should be included in the pre-design phase of the project?
Select one or more:
a. Review material's test data
b. Review laws and standards
c. Commissioning Document Review
d. Develop, test, and select green systems

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Which of the following is not an acceptable form of renewable energy under the LEED rating
systems? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Photovoltaic Panels
b. Geoexchange System
c. Low-impact Hydroelectricity
d. Nuclear Power
e. Wind Turbines

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Sites seeking the Surrounding density and diverse uses credit will achieve these 2
requirements: (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. A site within 1/4 mile of a bus stop
b. A site within 1/4 mile of a residential area with an average density of 7 dwelling units/acre
c. A site within 1/2 mile of 4-7 diverse uses
d. A site within 1/2 mile of a rapid transit station

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of 7 dwelling units/acre, A site within 1/2 mile of 4-7 diverse uses

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When addressing thermal comfort, which of the following are not addressed? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Daylighting controls
b. Average temperature
c. Artificial light
d. Air movement
e. Humidity

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Indoor water plumbing fixtures need to have which of the following labels in order to meet
LEED prerequisite for Indoor Water Reduction?
Select one:
a. LEED certified
b. Building Green
c. Green guard
d. WaterSense

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Exemplary Performance is:

Select one:
a. Available for some prerequisites
b. Earned for all credits by doubling the maximum threshold for compliance
c. Not available for all credits
d. Available for all credits

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The project team has installed carpeting that is made in part from used soda bottles. Which
environmental attribute applies? (choose 1):
Select one or more:
a. Post-consumer recycled content
b. Reuse content
c. Materials reuse
d. Pre-consumer recycled content

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Which of the following is a type of renewable energy per the LEED definition (choose 1):
Select one:
a. LEDs
b. Ground source heat pumps
c. Biodiesel
d. Passive solar

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Potable Water comes from what sources? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Wells
b. Stormwater cisterns
c. Cooling Towers
d. Municipal water supply

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WE Prerequisite Building-Level Water Metering requires that projects measure total potable
water use for which of these? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Toilets and urinals
b. Irrigation
c. Domestic cold water
d. Domestic hot water
e. Building

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What are the consequences of not meeting the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)?
Select one:
a. USGBC can revoke the certification
b. The project needs to be resubmitted
c. The project certification level will be lowered
d. A fine must be paid to the USGBC

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The primary project team member responsible for managing the documentation for a project
in LEED Online is known as:
Select one or more:
a. LEED Project Assistant
b. LEED Project Analyst
c. LEED Project Administrator
d. LEED Project Ombudsman

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Which of the following types of properties is best suited for a LEED project? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Urban infill
b. Greenfields
c. Site with existing infrastructure
d. Habitat for any endangered species
e. Previously developed site with steep slopes
f. Floodplains

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A concrete building is completely deconstructed on‐site and the concrete is crushed and
reused as base rock for the new foundation. This strategy might apply to which credits?
(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Construction IAQ Management
b. Regional Materials
c. Materials Reuse
d. Construction Waste Diversion
e. Building Reuse

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The primary purpose of an integrated design charrette is to ____________?

Select one or more:
a. Optimize green strategies, drawing on the expertise of all participants
b. Set an environmental agenda by the architect
c. Have local municipal officials review the building’s sustainable design
d. Exclude stakeholders for quicker decision making

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All of the following are elements of a Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan,
except:
Select one:
a. Housekeeping
b. Pollutant source control
c. HVAC protection
d. IAQ monitoring

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Any used water that does not involve human waste and food processing is called:
Select one:
a. Recycled water
b. Grey water
c. Black water
d. Process water

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What method must a project team use to measure the distance from the project’s building
entrance to the nearest public transportation stops?
Select one:
a. Vehicle miles traveled
b. Radius method
c. Shortest path analysis
d. Direct path analysis

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The person responsible for field verification and testing on a LEED for Homes project:
Select one:
a. GBCI
b. LEED for Homes Provider
c. Green Rater
d. LEED AP

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The purpose of the design case in the Water Efficiency (WE) category is to ___.
Select one:
a. List the names and occupants of the project designers
b. Show that the project is designed for the efficient use of water throughout
c. Show that innovative water conservation practices have been used to achieve savings
d. Show that the project design will achieve significant reductions in water use from the
baseline water use reduction

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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 civil engineer(s)
b. The LEED AP
c. The architect(s)
d. The project owner(s)

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How do submeters help in reducing outdoor water consumption?

Select one:
a. Billing tenants based on their part of building occupancy
b. Prevents surface runoff
c. Provision of tracking water consumption and identification of leakages
d. Providing irrigation control system based on weather conditions

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Which of the following are effective and sustainable strategies to address transportation for a
LEED project? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Provide SUVs for all employees.
b. Limit parking.
c. Choose a site near a bus stop.
d. Encourage carpooling.
e. Choose a greenfield site.

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The EPA defines, in part, a brownfield site as:

Select one:
a. A site that has been previously developed and presently vacated
b. A site that has been previously developed and presently occupied
c. A barren site without vegetation
d. A site that contains hazardous substances

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Which one of the following groups are natural refrigerants?

Select one:
a. H2O, NH3, Propane, CO2, Air
b. HFC, NH3, CFC, CO2, Air
c. H2O, HFC, NH3, Butane, Air
d. H2O, HCFC, CFC, CO2, NH3

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A new building tenant is leasing 2-stories in an existing 10-story building. What rating
system would be appropriate for the project?
Select one:
a. LEED Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings
b. LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction
c. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors
d. LEED Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell

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The EPAct 1992 water standard excludes which types of fixtures and equipment?
Select one:
a. Lavatory faucets
b. Dishwashers
c. Water closets
d. Bidets

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As per a LEED project, how can you define an Open Space?

Select one:
a. Community interior space in a building that is not occupied by inhabitants all the time,
such as lobbies, copy rooms, restrooms, janitorial closets etc
b. Exterior space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive
recreation, and physical activities
c. Space within the LEED project boundary that is open for credit interpretation
d. Space within the LEED project boundary that the credit requirements do not apply to
because they would be cost prohibitive, such as soil remediation behind a building that
previously housed leaky oil barrels
e. The space between the building perimeter and the perimeter of the project site boundary

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Which of the following fields can best help provide an innovative approach to solving
problems by following nature’s patterns? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Permaculture
b. Farming
c. Biomimicry
d. Construction
e. Architecture

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Which of the following can be considered as pre-consumer recycled content? (Select 3)

Select one or more:
a. Sawdust
b. Construction debris
c. sunflower seed hulls
d. Walnut shells
e. Coffee mugs

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Providing contact with GBCI, LEED Online and LEED Credit Form access occurs after this
process has been completed:
Select one:
a. Project submittal for certification
b. Joining the USGBC national organization
c. Project registration
d. Joining a USGBC regional chapter

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LEED rating systems have what 3 structures? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. Charrettes
b. Minimum Program Requirements
c. Credits
d. CIRs
e. Prerequisites

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What method is used to meet light pollution reduction requirements?

Select one:
a. Daylight glazing
b. Lighting boundary
c. Light trespass compliance
d. Backlight-uplight-glare

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A building material that is made from recycled soda bottles contains ______.
Select one:
a. Prefabricated recycled content
b. Post-consumer recycled content
c. Post-industrial recycled content
d. Pre-consumer recycled content

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Which one of the following is not a minimum program requirement?

Select one or more:
a. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
b. Must be on permanent land in a permanent location
c. Must meet maximum project size requirements
d. Must meet minimum project size requirements

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The project team is not certain how to apply the criteria for a credit to their project building.
Which of the following are the best strategies for the team to follow (Choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Review the LEED Reference Guide carefully for information that might apply.
b. Submit a clarification inquiry to the USGBC’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
c. Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific approach
for satisfying the criteria
d. Hire USGBC to consult with the project team about a workable strategy.

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might apply., Submit a Credit Interpretation Request to GBCI that proposes a project-specific
approach for satisfying the criteria

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Denim insulation is an example of which of the following: (Select 2)

Select one or more:
a. Recycled content
b. Materials reuse
c. Rapidly renewable material
d. Energy Star labeled product
e. Green Seal certified product

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What is Greenwashing?
Select one:
a. Advertising a product or policy to be more environmental friendly than it is
b. Building green in industrial area
c. Implementation of green cleaning custodial policy
d. Changing local zoning codes to be greener

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Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has
high global warming potential (GWP)?
Select one:
a. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
b. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
c. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
d. Natural Refrigerants

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Energy use intensity is an important factor in determining energy usage and refers to:
Select one:
a. Energy consumption divided by the site area
b. The amount of energy consumed per unit floor space
c. The ratio of maximum daily energy use divided by the total annual energy use
d. The total daily energy use

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If a contractor wishes to use source control as a component of a construction waste
management plan, which of the following strategies might he pursue for this portion of his
plan? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Using modular construction techniques
b. Salvaging materials by donating them to Habitat for Humanity
c. Reusing scrap materials on-site
d. Ordering pre-assembled products
e. Recycling product packaging materials

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Which of the following statements are true in regards to achieving an Innovation in Design
credit through Exemplary Performance?
Select one:
a. Exemplary Performance is a tiered structure based on incremental performance increases
over baseline credit requirements
b. Exemplary Performance must be accompanied by a design innovation to earn an
Innovation in Design credit
c. Exemplary Performance can be achieved by doubling a credit’s performance requirement,
or reaching the next performance increment, depending on the structure of the credit
d. Exemplary Performance is achieved by doubling the requirements of any LEED credit

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performance requirement, or reaching the next performance increment, depending on the
structure of the credit

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What is the recommended process for the project team to follow to achieve LEED
certification?
Select one:
a. Determine if project is appropriate for LEED; register the project with GBCI and pay
registration fee;prepare application; submit application and pay appropriate fees; application
review; certification
b. Retain a LEED AP to certify the project meets all environmental requirements
c. Demonstrate all prerequisites have been met and achieve a minimum of 40 credit points
d. Register the project, complete construction and request certification plaque

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GBCI and pay registration fee;prepare application; submit application and pay appropriate
fees; application review; certification

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It is necessary to meet Minimum Program Requirements in order to achieve which one of the
following?
Select one:
a. To achieve Enhanced Commissioning
b. To achieve Innovation in Design Credits
c. To pursue LEED certification
d. To achieve LEED certification

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Temperature, humidity and air speed are addressed by this standard:

Select one:
a. ASHRAE 90.1-2007
b. ASHRAE 55-2004
c. ASHRAE 62.1-2007
d. SCAQMD

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A developer is proposing a three-story, market-rate apartment complex with a clubhouse and

pool in the center. The project will include a central boiler for heating and hot water, but each
unit will be separately metered for electricity. Which LEED rating system would be most
applicable to certify this project?
Select one:
a. LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation
b. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
c. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
d. LEED Homes: Multifamily Lowrise

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What are the two ways to earn an Innovation in Design credit? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Design the project to exceed the requirements in three or more LEED credits
b. Design the project to exceed the requirements of every LEED credit being pursued
c. Specify a new and innovative building system or component that contributes to earning one
of the LEED credits
d. Design a component of the project to significantly exceed the requirements of a LEED
credit
e. Demonstrate the environmental benefits of design opportunities not currently considered
for LEED credits

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currently considered for LEED credits, Design a component of the project to significantly
exceed the requirements of a LEED credit

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What does LEED accept as part of a building design to qualify as open space for projects in
urban areas?
Select one:
a. Higher density buildings
b. Vegetated (green) roofs
c. Balconies
d. Shaded parking lots

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Which of the following has the most synergy with other credits?
Select one or more:
a. Acoustics
b. Green Cleaning
c. Site Assessment
d. Quality Views

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The major consideration when developing a sustainable project budget:

Select one or more:
a. Life Cycle Costs
b. Final contractor bids
c. Construction hard costs only
d. Triple Bottom Line

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A project team is selecting the HVAC systems for the tenant space. Which primary factors
should be considered to minimize the environmental impact of the system? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Energy performance
b. First cost
c. Expected life
d. Lead time

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Which of the following is the least likely outcome of an integrated design process?
Select one or more:
a. Greater construction cost control
b. Reduced conflicts in construction documents
c. Greater building performance
d. A shortened project design schedule

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The project team is looking to conduct a life‐cycle cost analysis as a method of evaluating
alternative flooring products. Which of the following should they take into consideration as
inputs to that analysis? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. First costs, excluding the cost of installation
b. First costs, including the cost of installation
c. Maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
d. Maintenance and replacement cost, but not life expectancy

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The plan that outlines measures to minimise contamination in a building during construction
and describes procedures to flush the building of contaminants prior to occupancy is called:
Select one:
a. Construction waste management plan
b. Construction activity pollution prevention
c. Construction indoor air quality management plan
d. Preoccupancy building flush out

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A project generates 100 tons of waste throughout construction. 50 tons are collected on-site
and sent to a sorting facility with a facility-wide diversion rate of 60%. 45 tons are separated
on-site and sent directly to recyclers. The final 5 tons are incinerated off-site. What
percentage of waste does LEED consider to have been recycled?
Select one:
a. 30%
b. 75%
c. 50%
d. 60%

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Which of the following are examples of impervious surfaces? (Choose three)

Select one or more:
a. Turf grass
b. Sealed surfaces
c. Asphalt
d. Porous pavers
e. Concrete

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How are the sustainable categories in the LEED Scorecard arranged?

Select one:
a. By environmental category
b. By credit weight
c. By cost
d. Alphabetically

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CFC refrigerants represent what percentage of use in existing building water chiller systems
today?
Select one:
a. 25%
b. 10%
c. 75%
d. 50%

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How is transportation impact measured?

Select one:
a. Per-capita annual commuting expenses (dollars)
b. Mass-transit ridership (persons)
c. Miles per gallon (MPG)
d. The reduction of single-passenger motorized vehicles used or alternative transportation rate

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Which of the following is used to draw the expertise of all LEED team members?
Select one or more:
a. Brainstorm meeting
b. LEED technical advisory group
c. Design Charrette
d. Pre-bid meeting

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The two primary responsibilities of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) are: (Choose
2)
Select one or more:
a. Provides third party LEED project certification
b. Develops and provides LEED based education and research projects
c. Develops LEED Green Building Rating Systems
d. Provides third party LEED professional credentials

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The period of time when an energy utility provider contacts an energy consumer to lower
energy usage during a time of exceptionally high energy usage for that utility district is
known as ____________.
Select one:
a. Curtailment event
b. Heat wave
c. Low-usage period
d. Demand response

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What does ASHRAE 62.1 specify?

Select one or more:
a. Energy performance
b. Indoor air quality
c. Commuting surveys
d. Thermal comfort

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Unregulated “process” building and site energy uses include the following: (select 4)
Select one or more:
a. Medical Equipment Lighting
b. Building Elevators
c. Parking Garage Ventilation
d. Service Hot Water Systems
e. Office Equipment
f. Food Prep Equipment

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What happens if USGBC finds out that a project does not meet the Minimum Program
Requirements (MPRs)?
Select one:
a. The project must be resubmitted
b. Certification can be revoked
c. A fine must be paid
d. The project’s certification level is lowered by one level

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Which of the following is an example of post-consumer recycled material?

Select one:
a. Concrete that contains fly ash from a local coal powered energy plant
b. Composite board containing sawdust from lumber mill
c. Carpet made from plastic water bottles
d. Salvaged barn beam

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A 900 square foot (83 sqm) office building located in Mexico with an expected occupancy of
1 full-time staff of 1 and 3 half-time staff would like to apply for LEED certification. The
project is currently in the design documentation phase, but has not yet registered for LEED.
Why is this project ineligible for certification under the LEED for New Construction Rating
System:
Select one:
a. Because projects outside of the United States cannot be LEED certified.
b. Because it does not meet the Minimum Program Requirement for office buildings to be at
least 1,000 sq.ft (93 sqm)
c. Because there must be at least 5 full-time equivalent (FTE) occupants to meet the
Minimum Program Requirements.
d. Because new construction projects must register during schematic design.

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office buildings to be at least 1,000 sq.ft (93 sqm)

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The production of which refrigerant is banned, and which other refrigerant is being phased
out under the Montreal Protocol?
Select one:
a. CO2; CO
b. IWS, GWB
c. CFC’s HFC’s
d. CFC’s; HCFC’s

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Which of the following types of properties is best suited for a LEED project? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Greenfields
b. Urban infill
c. Site with existing infrastructure
d. Floodplains
e. Habitat for any endangered species
f. Previously developed site with steep slopes

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Unregulated “process” building and site energy uses include the following: (select 4)
Select one or more:
a. Office Equipment
b. Medical Equipment Lighting
c. Food Prep Equipment
d. Service Hot Water Systems
e. Building Elevators
f. Parking Garage Ventilation

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Medical Equipment Lighting

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Who can offer an alternative way to provide verification for a number of submittals in a
project application for LEED certification?
Select one:
a. LEED AP
b. Project Administrator
c. Licensed Professional
d. LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG)

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Which of the following are examples of unoccupied spaces? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Mechanical rooms
b. Data centre floor area
c. Stairway
d. Exhibition hall
e. Conference room

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What is the goal of IPMVP Volume III?

Select one:
a. Control and monitoring Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
b. Stormwater quantity and quality control management
c. To provide the framework for assessing building performance
d. Lighting and ventilation efficiency monitoring

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What is the baseline water use for a public lavatory faucet?

Select one:
a. 1.0 gpm
b. 0.5 gpm
c. 2.2 gpm
d. 2.5 gpm

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In order to achieve exemplary performance for an innovation credit, a project team must:
Select one:
a. Achieve all of the credits in the five categories SS,WE,EA, MR, EQ
b. Achieve double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold of an
existing credit
c. Achieve all of the credits in a single category
d. Consist entirely of LEED APs
e. Must conceive of an idea for an innovative credit that has never been used by a project
team before

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Which of the following statements are true? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Design‐build projects encourage collaboration between design and construction teams
during the design process.
b. Design‐build projects tend to award projects to the lowest bidder.
c. Design‐bid‐build projects tend to award projects to the highest bidder.
d. Design‐bid‐build projects encourage collaboration between design and construction teams
during the design process.
e. Design‐bid‐build projects tend to award projects to the lowest bidder.

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construction teams during the design process., Design‐bid‐build projects tend to award
projects to the lowest bidder.

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Which of the following can balance the contribution of renewable energy sources? (Choose
one)
Select one:
a. Demand response
b. RECs
c. CFCs
d. Commissioning

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The use of drought-tolerant native or adapted plants along with rocks, bark mulch, and other
landscape elements is called:
Select one:
a. Xeriscaping
b. Rain gardening
c. Greenscaping
d. Integrative water management

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What documentation is required for LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
certification?
Select one:
a. Performance data for the building and site over time
b. Verification that an addition is no more than 75% of the total building area
c. Documentation that no performance period overlaps with another performance period
d. Documentation that the building meets the minumum 5 FTE requirement

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What main concepts are integral to green building and sustainability (Select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Integrative Process
b. Life Cycle Approach
c. Linear Planning and Design Processes
d. Systems Thinking
e. Open Systems

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____________ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-

performance, sustainable buildings and interiors.
Select one:
a. Living Building Challenge
b. United States Green Building Council
c. Green Building Certification Institute
d. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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Which of the following are sustainable strategies that should be implemented on an auto‐
dependent green building? (Choose four)
Select one or more:
a. Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy) for occupant usage
in the new building.
b. Provide priority parking for carpools/vanpools.
c. Supply alternative fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations.
d. Provide a mass transit discount program to employees.
e. Offer discounted parking rates for multi occupant vehicles.

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fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations., Offer discounted parking rates for multi
occupant vehicles., Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy)
for occupant usage in the new building.

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What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?

Select one or more:
a. LEED Online
b. LEED
c. Green-e
d. ENERGY STAR

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What is the referenced standard for Green Power in LEED v4?
Select one:
a. Energy Star
b. American Center for an Energy Efficient Economy
c. Green-e Energy
d. Clean Energy Institute
e. GREENGUARD

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Which of the following does LEED qualify as renewable energy systems? (select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Nuclear Fission
b. Passive solar design
c. Wind turbine
d. Photovoltaic array
e. Geothermal
f. Gasoline driven generator
g. Natural ventilation

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All of the following are part of the USGBC®’s policy regarding the use of their officially
registered logo, except:
Select one:
a. The logo signifies endorsement by the USGBC
b. The USGBC logo is less prominent in a document than the logo of the user
c. The logo is provided by the USGBC
d. All uses of the logo must include a trademark, except when repeated logos in the same
document
e. The logo may only refer to a USGBC program or product

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What document is typically completed by the commissioning authority after construction is
completed?
Select one or more:
a. Commissioning Report
b. Functional Testing Procedures
c. Commissioning Plan
d. Basis of Design

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Which of the following are alternative fuel for vehicles?

Select one:
a. All
b. Methanol
c. Electric
d. Ethanol

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To what do renewable energy certificates (RECs) refer?

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a. Stock in utility providers
b. Off-site renewable energy purchases
c. On-site photovoltaic systems
d. Market generated wind power

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Consolidates and aligns credits and prerequisites to be consistent across all LEED 2009 rating
systems:
Select one:
a. Regionalization
b. Minimum Program Requirements
c. Credit weightings
d. Harmonization

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Restoring 30% (including the building footprint) of all portions of the site identified as
previously developed with native or adaptive vegetation is an option for which credit:
Select one:
a. SS Credit - Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
b. SS Credit - Site Management
c. SS Credit - Surrounding density and diverse uses
d. LT Credit - Sensitive Land protection

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Which of the following are true? (Choose two)

Select one or more:
a. Building meters account for the energy to treat and transport water.
b. Graywater is suitable for drinking.
c. LEED recommends for project teams to develop alternative water sources first and then
select high‐efficiency fixtures when strategizing for water reduction.
d. Green building projects are rewarded for reducing demand and reusing water for both
indoor and outdoor water demands.
e. Some municipalities do not allow rainwater to be captured and reused.

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reused., Green building projects are rewarded for reducing demand and reusing water for
both indoor and outdoor water demands.

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Limiting parking, providing bicycle storage, alternative-fuel facilities, and preferred parking
for green vehicles are strategies for which category?
Select one or more:
a. Location and transportation
b. Alternative transportation
c. Indoor environmental quality
d. Innovation

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VOC limits for adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings are addressed by these standards:
(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Green Seal
b. SCAQMD
c. Floor Score
d. Green-e
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Buildings that are new construction or major renovation would register under which rating
system?
Select one:
a. NEED ND
b. LEED O+M
c. LEED ID+C
d. LEED BD+C

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What are some other possible LEED Certifications a project may be able to receive if it has
already received LEED Core and Shell Certification? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. LEED for Commercial Interiors
b. LEED for Homes
c. LEED for New Construction
d. LEED for Operations and Maintenance
e. LEED for Schools

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A project team and stakeholders joined together during a project’s pre-design and throughout
the design process to set sustainable building goals for the project and to outline these goals
in the owner’s project requirements and basis of design. This is referred to as which one of
the following?
Select one or more:
a. Corporate sustainability reporting
b. Design process
c. Building design and construction
d. Commissioning
e. Integrative process

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Which of the following professionals could benefit from becoming a LEED Accredited
Professional?
Select one:
a. Architect
b. Construction manager
c. All of these professionals can benefit
d. Consultant
e. Mechanical engineer
f. Groundskeeper
g. Building owner

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What is defined as Potable Water?
Select one:
a. Wastewater from bathrooms, sinks, dishwashers
b. Water that is not fit for human consumption
c. Untreated household wastewater which hasn't come into contact with toilet waste or
kitchen sink
d. Water that exceeds or meets EPA’s drinking water standards

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To be awarded a point under the LEED Accredited Professional credit:

Select one:
a. All members of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP)
b. At least one principal participant of the project team must be a LEED Accredited
Professional (AP) with a specialty appropriate for the project.
c. At least one principal participant of the design team must be a LEED Accredited
Professional (AP) with a specialty appropriate for the project.

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Accredited Professional (AP) with a specialty appropriate for the project.

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Transportation accounted for ____ percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2008
and ____ percent of total carbon dioxide emissions globally. (Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. 20; 33
b. 13.5; 33
c. 33; 13.5
d. 33; 20

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What does a facility operator need to optimise water consumption?

Select one:
a. Occupant schedule
b. Operating schedule of the building
c. Fixture cut sheets
d. Submeter data of water-using systems

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Which of the following are categorized as regulated energy? (Select 3)

Select one or more:
a. Lighting
b. Kitchen Refrigeration
c. Computers
d. Space heating
e. Service hot water

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ASHRAE Standard 90.1‐2010 is primarily concerned with which of the following? (Select 1)
Select one:
a. Ozone depletion
b. Ventilation effectiveness
c. Lighting design
d. Energy consumption

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Natural refrigerants are environmentally benign to the atmosphere. Which of these are au
naturel?(Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Halon
b. HCFC
c. CO₂
d. Ammonia
e. H₂O
f. CFC

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What measures should be taken to protect the indoor air quality during the construction of an
occupied building? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Protect ductwork and ventilation to occupied spaces
b. Seal off occupied areas of the building during construction
c. Perform a full flush out every night
d. Limit construction to weekdays 9am to 5pm

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LEED Certification fees are based on:

Select one:
a. Project square footage
b. Project Cost
c. The number of review submissions
d. Project Complexity

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The Energy Policy Act of 1992 addresses these types of fixtures or equipment: (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Clothes washers
b. Dishwashers
c. Kitchen faucets
d. Urinals

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Which of the following is done by project teams as part of completing their application for
LEED certification (choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Completing the submittal forms and uploading supporting documents to LEED Online
b. Meeting with the GBCI inspector at the project building
c. Paying a certification fee to GBCI
d. Submitting design documents to USGBC

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documents to LEED Online, Paying a certification fee to GBCI

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What are some strategies to include in an indoor air quality management plan during
construction? (select 3)
Select one or more:
a. Prohibit the operation of air handling equipment during construction
b. Prohibit tobacco smoke inside the building and within 25 feet of the building during
construction
c. Open all perimeter windows during construction
d. Meet SMACNA IEQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction
e. Meet ASHRAE 62.1 – 2010 ventilation requirements

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construction, Prohibit tobacco smoke inside the building and within 25 feet of the building
during construction, Meet SMACNA IEQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under
Construction

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What has the greatest long-term impact on the building performance and on the environment?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Using recycled materials
b. Water Use
c. Site Selection
d. Purchase of Green Power

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The location valuation factor values products and materials extracted, manufactured and
purchased within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site at what percentage of their base
contributing cost?
Select one:
a. 200%
b. 80%
c. 100%
d. 50%

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When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should
the project team decide which rating system to use?
Select one:
a. Check with local code what rating system to use
b. Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credit
c. Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
d. Use the 40/60 rule

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What factors is thermal comfort typically attributed to?

Select one:
a. Humidity, Ventilation, Controllability
b. Ventilation, Temperature, Daylight
c. Temperature, Solar Heat, Density
d. Humidity, Temperature, Air speed

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What two specific types of refrigerants does the montreal Protocol phase out the use of?
(Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
b. Halons
c. Natural Refrigerants
d. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
e. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

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Which of these strategies could be used to assess the satisfaction of the building occupants
with the indoor environmental quality?
Select one:
a. Set all temperature controls to a constant value
b. Wait for occupants to complain
c. If 20% people are satisfied, assessment is not required
d. Conduct occupant surveys

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What strategies do project teams use in the innovation credit category to earn additional
points? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Include a LEED green associate as part of the project team
b. Achieving a LEED pilot credit from USGBC’s LEED Pilot Credit Library
c. Achieve significant, measurable environmental performance using a strategy not addressed
in the LEED green building rating system
d. Receive one or more accepted Credit Interpretation Requests (CIR) from GBCI

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strategy not addressed in the LEED green building rating system, Achieving a LEED pilot
credit from USGBC’s LEED Pilot Credit Library

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__________ evaluates the environmental effects of the life of a service, product, or project,
inputs and outputs into the system.
Select one or more:
a. Waste Hierarchy
b. Life Cycle Cost
c. Location Valuation Factor
d. Life Cycle Analysis
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Stakeholder Meeting is:

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

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Construction and demolition debris cannot include 2 of these items:(Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. A Rock
b. D Concrete
c. C Soil
d. B Wood

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When a location’s soil or groundwater has been identified as contaminated and the local,
state, or national authority requires its remediation, this is referred to as a __________.
Select one:
a. Blackwater
b. Brownfield
c. Septic area
d. Greenfield

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What promotes reaching across disciplines to incorporate diverse team members during the
pre-design period?
Select one or more:
a. Minimum program requirements
b. Prerequisites
c. Innovation
d. Integrative process

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A Brownfield is a piece of land that:

Select one:
a. Has not been irrigated properly
b. Should be protected as a sensitive area during construction
c. If used, promotes infill and reduces sprawl
d. Is contaminated beyond remediation

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Life‐cycle assessments (LCAs) are a beneficial tool to determine which of the following?
(Choose one)
Select one or more:
a. Maintenance implications, including cost, during the life of the building
b. Economics of building systems during the life of the building
c. Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
d. Environmental impacts of materials during construction
e. Social impacts of policies during a fiscal year

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Nonrenewable resources that emit greenhouse gases, are limited in quantity, and cannot be
replaced as fast as they are consumed are
Select one:
a. Ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel, natural gas
b. Oil, coal, and natural gas
c. Solar, wind, and biomass
d. Wood, methane, and carbon dioxide

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Which of the following are the primary sources of potable water? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Public/Private well
b. Lake or Stream
c. Captured Rainwater
d. Municipal Water Systems
e. The ocean

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What project features are included in the “development footprint”? (choose 3)

Select one or more:
a. A natural pond
b. Landscaping
c. Sidewalks
d. A parking lot
e. The building itself
f. A wooded area

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Which of the following design‐team deliverables and team members are most likely to play a
significant role in achieving a Construction IAQ Management Plan? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. Lighting designer
b. Project specifications
c. Electrical engineer
d. Civil engineer
e. General contractor
f. Construction documents

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To achieve exemplary performance for an innovation credit, a project team must ____.
Select one:
a. Must conceive of an idea for an innovative credit that has never been used by the project
team before
b. Achieve double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold of an
existing credit
c. Achieve all the credits in the five categories: SS, WE, EA, MR, EQ
d. Achieve all of the credits in a single category

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, how much time do Americans spend
indoors?
Select one:
a. 85%
b. 90%
c. 65%
d. 50%

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Why would the project team submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?
Select one:
a. To receive technical guidance on LEED credit strategies
b. To appeal credits that have been denied
c. To communicate with project teams regarding credit interpretations on other Projects
d. To receive approval for questionable credit strategies

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A green vehicle is defined as a vehicle that meets which one of the following?

Select one:
a. A vehicle that achieves 30 miles per gallon or better
b. A vehicle that achieves 60 miles per gallon or better
c. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green
Score of 45 or higher
d. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green
Score of 75 or higher

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When addressing refrigerants for a project and to comply with the Fundamental Refrigerant
Management prerequisite, which of the following should be considered? (Choose three)
Select one or more:
a. Boilers for heating systems
b. Base building air‐conditioning systems
c. Fan motors and variable‐frequency drives for ventilation air handlers
d. Reuse of existing HVAC-R systems
e. E. Elimination of substances with high ozone‐depleting potential from use in air‐
conditioning and refrigeration systems

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systems, E. Elimination of substances with high ozone‐depleting potential from use in air‐
conditioning and refrigeration systems

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What core strategy can best position a project to minimize overall environmental impact and
energy demand?
Select one:
a. Minimizing the overall size of the proposed building
b. Reducing the heat absorbing impervious area on site
c. Significant use of salvaged materials for construction
d. Ample use of landscaping to shade building exterior

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How can project teams be awarded points for innovative performance? (select 2)
Select one or more:
a. Exceeding the requirements of a LEED credit
b. Implementation of a strategy not addressed by the LEED rating system
c. Meeting the requirements of a LEED credit
d. Addressing geographically specific environmental priorities

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system, Exceeding the requirements of a LEED credit

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What is the prime benefit of an integrative design process as it relates to a LEED project?
Select one or more:
a. Reducing project’s soft costs
b. Shortening the project schedule
c. Capitalizing on credit synergies
d. Educating the client
e. Meeting building codes

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Which statement is true for a project to qualify for the LEED for Homes rating system?
Select one:
a. The project can be an 8 story mid-rise multifamily residential project
b. The project cannot be a multistory residential project
c. The project can be a 3 story or less low-rise multifamily residential project
d. The project must be single family residential

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Which of the following is considered a “soft cost”?

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a. Money paid to the brick mason for labor
b. Architect’s fees
c. Landscaping costs
d. Project’s structural steel
e. Furniture

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Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green building? (Choose one)

Select one or more:
a. Reduce solid waste
b. Improve air and water quality
c. All of the above

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In what year did the Montreal Protocol mandate that developing countries cease production
of CFC refrigerants?
Select one:
a. 2003
b. 1996
c. 2010
d. 1992

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What are the three components of the triple bottom line? (Choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Economic Prosperity
b. Government Regulations
c. Environmental Stewardship
d. Ongoing Education
e. Social Responsibility

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Which of the following is not considered to be a “basic service”?

Select one:
a. Grocery Store
b. Parking Lot
c. Church
d. Bank

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Which piece of information is vital to confirm/verify that wood used in the building is FSC
Certified Wood?
Select one:
a. The name of place from where the wood is manufactured
b. The name of product manufacturer
c. The appropriate Chain of Custody (COC) Certification number
d. The volume of the wood used used

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Implementing a CFC refrigerant phase out plan for chiller systems requires this to be done:
[select 2]
Select one or more:
a. CFC refrigerants must be replaced with HCFC refrigerants
b. CFC refrigerants must be replaced with natural refrigerants within 7 years
c. The annual leakage of CFC refrigerants must be reduced to 25% or less
d. Reduce the annual leakage rate of CFC based refrigerants to 5% or less

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less, CFC refrigerants must be replaced with HCFC refrigerants

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Which of the following are tools available to project teams to find synergies and increase
efficiencies during the integrative design process? (Choose two)
Select one or more:
a. BIM
b. Value engineering
c. Energy modeling
d. RFIs
e. RFPs

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Which of the following measures best contributes to energy efficiency and indoor
environmental quality?
Select one:
a. Increased ventilation
b. Air flow monitoring
c. High-efficiency filters
d. Daylighting

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Which of the following does NOT fall under the duties of a Project Administrator?
Select one:
a. Submitting CIRs
b. Documenting all project credits
c. Managing the LEED online system
d. Invite project team members to LEED online
e. Registering the project
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For a site to be considered a Brownfield, you need

Select one:
a. EPA office only
b. Regional government approval
c. A declaration from the owner
d. A declaration from the EPA office or from state agency

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Landscaping with native plants contributes most significantly to which two LEED credits?
Select one:
a. SS Credit Rainwater Management and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore
Habitat
b. SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use
Reduction
c. SS Credit Site Plan and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat
d. SS Credit Open Space and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction

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A vegetated roof of native or adapted species may contribute to all of the following LEED
credits, except:
Select one:
a. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction
b. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management
c. Sustainable Sites: Site Development - Protect and Restore Habitat
d. Sustainable Sites: Environmental Site Assessment
e. Sustainable Sites: Heat Island Reduction

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At a minimum, which of the following materials should a recycling program designed to

meet the storage and collection of recyclables prerequisite accommodate? (choose 3)
Select one or more:
a. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
b. Ink Cartridges
c. Plastics
d. Cardboard
e. Glass

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The intent of the Water Efficiency category credits is to-

Select one:
a. Decrease potable water use
b. Increase the amount of potable water used
c. Increase non potable water use
d. Decrease the water used in buildings for the non-drinking purposes

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What is the minimum amount of pervious area a paving system must have to be considered
“open-grid”?
Select one:
a. 60%
b. 30%
c. 40%
d. 20%
e. 50%

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LEED defines regional materials as originating within ______ ?

Select one:
a. 100 miles of the project site
b. 50 miles of the project site

c. 750 miles of the project site

d. 250 miles of the project site

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When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project?
Select one or more:
a. Design development
b. Construction
c. Schematic design
d. Predesign

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What are the two primary benefits of using regional materials? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Reducing Cost
b. Supporting the local economy
c. Assuring quality craftsmanship
d. Minimizing the impacts of transportation

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Which of the following uses are best described and suitable for non potable water? (Choose
two)
Select one or more:
a. Dishwashing
b. Irrigation
c. Process water
d. Showers
e. Clothes washing
f. Drinking water

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Where can the USGBC logo not be used? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Business cards
b. Email transmittals
c. Products
d. Packaging
e. Letterheads

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One of the most cost effective ways to ensure optimal ongoing energy performance is to
____?
Select one:
a. Commission building systems
b. Maintain trees and landscaping features
c. Install renewable energy systems
d. Upgrade mechanical systems

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An approach to reduction of material use and waste in commercial office space is known as:
Select one or more:
a. Waste management plan
b. Open office planning
c. Low impact design
d. Life-cycle analysis

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A commissioning authority is typically hired by:

Select one or more:
a. The Green Building Certification Institute
b. The owner
c. The general contractor
d. The architect

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Refrigerants are necessary as part of the refrigeration cycle often used to cool buildings.
However, the benefits of their use should be considered against their potential for adverse
environmental impacts. These direct impacts are quantified by which metrics? (choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Ozone depletion potential
b. Energy use potential
c. Soil contamination potential
d. Global warming potential
e. Air pollution potential

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What is the first step in a successful waste management policy?

Select one:
a. Recycle all possible construction materials
b. Determine the embodied energy of the product
c. Specify recyclable materials
d. Reuse existing materials
e. Reduce the total quantity of waste

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The total area that is altered as part of a project is referred to as:

Select one:
a. Heat Island
b. Site Disturbance
c. Impervious Features
d. Development Footprint

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A developer is proposing a new 20 story office tower. They have already signed a major
tenant who will occupy the top seven floors and the tenant improvement of this space will be
included in the primary construction scope. Which LEED rating system is most appropriate
for this project?
Select one:
a. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
b. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
c. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
d. LEED BD+C: New Construction

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Which of the following materials may not contribute to construction waste management
strategies? (Choose 1)
Select one:
a. Concrete
b. Land clearing debris
c. Scrap Wood
d. Product Packaging

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LEED projects cover a wide range of building types and users. How does LEED define
transient occupants? (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Part time employees
b. Operations and Maintenance staff
c. Retail customers
d. Full time receptionists
e. Students

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Which of the following strategies might contribute to water efficient landscaping? (Choose
three)
Select one or more:
a. Reducing amount of pervious surface area
b. Planting native or adapted plant species
c. Planting of hardwood trees to provide shade
d. Installing turf grass
e. Combining vegetated swales and cisterns to capture rainwater

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The correct answers are: Planting of hardwood trees to provide shade, Planting native or
adapted plant species, Combining vegetated swales and cisterns to capture rainwater

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What option is available to comply with Alternative Transportation - Public Transportation

Access if a project is not located within 1/2 mile distance of a rail station or within 1/4 mile
distance of a bus stop?
Select one or more:
a. Have additional stations or stops added to the route within the required walking distance
b. There is no alternative compliance path available
c. Provide shuttle service to mass transit stations or stops
d. Submit a CIR and request relief

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The correct answer is: Provide shuttle service to mass transit stations or stops

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A project team decides to build up, instead of out, to reduce the building footprint. This
strategy could help with _____.
Select one or more:
a. Construction activity pollution prevention
b. Increasing surrounding density
c. Increasing diverse uses
d. Increasing open space

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Which one of the following is correct to use in marketing materials for a building under
construction:
Select one:
a. “…project is LEED Gold Registered, achieving at least 39 points out of 69.
b. “…project will be LEED Gold Certified with at least 50 points out of 100.”
c. “…project is built to standards that would earn LEED Gold Certification.”
d. “…project is LEED Registered, targeting Platinum Certification, or at least 80 points out
of 100.”

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The correct answer is: “…project is LEED Registered, targeting Platinum Certification, or at
least 80 points out of 100.”
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Where would information on the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of an adhesive or
sealant typically be found?
Select one:
a. Environmental Protection Agency website
b. Material Safety Data Sheet
c. USGBC's LEED compliant product database
d. Department of Environmental Quality product registry

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The correct answer is: Material Safety Data Sheet

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Which of the following is the best type of site to develop on?

Select one:
a. Greenfield
b. Previously Developed Site
c. Flood Plain
d. Prime Farmland
e. Wetland

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The correct answer is: Previously Developed Site

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Which of the following constitutes pre-consumer recycled content? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:
a. A curtain manufacturer that purchases scrap trimmings from a carpet manufacturing
facility
b. A steel manufacturing facility that uses recycled steel melted down from old cars
c. A tile facility that reuses shards of tile broken during the manufacturing process to make
new tiles
d. A steel manufacturing facility that recycles rebar from old construction projects to make
steel beams

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The correct answers are: A tile facility that reuses shards of tile broken during the
manufacturing process to make new tiles, A curtain manufacturer that purchases scrap
trimmings from a carpet manufacturing facility

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A total of ____ are available in the Innovation (IN) category.

Select one:
a. Three credits and six points
b. One credit and four points
c. two credits and six points
d. One credit and five points

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The correct answer is: two credits and six points

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Which of the following describes a high‐performance green building? (Choose one)

Select one or more:
a. Conserves water and energy
b. Uses spaces, materials, and resources efficiently
c. Creates a healthy indoor environment
d. Minimizes construction waste
e. All of the above
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The correct answer is: All of the above

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Impervious areas found in the built environment are called hardscape include:
Select one:
a. Concrete, brick, stone, asphalt, and sealed surfaces
b. Glazing, signage, metal roofs, and all reflective surfaces
c. Mulch, river rock, sand, clay and loose surfaces
d. Bioswales, rain gardens, dry ponds, and vegetated roofs

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The correct answer is: Concrete, brick, stone, asphalt, and sealed surfaces

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When pursuing the Location and Transportation Reduced Parking Footprint credit, exceeding
the minimum local code requirements for parking capacity would result in-
Select one:
a. The project's inability to achieve LEED credit
b. The loss of points in Development Density
c. Payment of an additional LEED certification fee
d. Triggering a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
e. Requiring a zoning variance

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The correct answer is: The project's inability to achieve LEED credit

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For Construction Waste Management, calculations are done by:

Select one:
a. Weight
b. Volume
c. Weight and Volume
d. Weight or Volume

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The correct answer is: Weight or Volume

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After a building's water usage is successfully reduced through efficient fixtures, irrigation,
and non potable water use, the critical final step that must be done to track usage and identify
leaks is ___.
Select one:
a. Commission monthly inspectors on all building mechanics
b. Begin submitting monthly reports to the water utility on daily water usage
c. Tain facility staff to perform manual daily usage calculations
d. Install submeters on indoor water fixtures, process systems, and outdoor irrigation
equipment

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The correct answer is: Install submeters on indoor water fixtures, process systems, and
outdoor irrigation equipment

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Which of the following are strategies for reducing fixture water consumption (choose 2):
Select one or more:
a. Rainwater reuse
b. Combined storm and sewer system
c. Blackwater reuse
d. Dual flush toilet
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The correct answers are: Rainwater reuse, Dual flush toilet

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Which of the following is an unacceptable way to refer to a registered project seeking LEED
certification? (Choose one)
Select one:
a. “As a first step toward LEED Green Building certification, [organization name] has
registered this project with the USGBC to achieve LEED certification”
b. “This project is registered under the LEED NC rating system”
c. “Registered with the certification goal of Silver”
d. “Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED certified”
e. “This project is LEED Platinum Registered”

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The correct answer is: “This project is LEED Platinum Registered”

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Two primary benefits of using pervious materials for hardscapes (parking lots, walks and
patios) (Choose 2)
Select one or more:
a. Increase site open space
b. Improve stormwater quantity
c. Improve stormwater quality
d. Help implement stormwater management during construction activities
e. Allow collection of water for recycling
f. Decrease heat island effect

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The correct answers are: Improve stormwater quantity, Improve stormwater quality

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A project's hard cost budget would include these:(Chose 2)

Select one or more:
a. Wall coverings
b. Office personal computers
c. Electrical system controls
d. Furniture

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The correct answers are: Electrical system controls, Wall coverings