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11/11/2014

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Term
Which of the following is an example of an ongoing building operating cost?
Definition
Green cleaning supply costs
Term
The LEED project boundary is defined as:
Definition
The site boundary
Term
What does LEED stand for?
Definition
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Term
Graywater is governed by which of the following?
Definition
Uniform Plumbing Code
Term
Potable water may come from which of the following sources?
Definition
Municipal wells
Term
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having a LEED AP on a LEED project?

a. Improved design integration

b. A discount in project registration fees

c. An extra point in the Innovation in Design credit category

d. A streamlined application and certification process
Definition
A discount in project registration fees
Term
Which of the following did the Montreal Protocol call for?
Definition
Complete phase out of CFCs by 2010, complete phase out of HCFCs by 2030
Term
Which of the following does NOT reduce heat island effect?

a. Roof with a low solar reflectance index (SRI) value

b. A vegetative roof

c. Open-grid pavement

d. Solar panels

e.Shade from trees
Definition
Roof with a low solar reflectance index value
Term
What does HCFC stand for?
Definition
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
Term
On average, people spend what percentage of their time indoors?
Definition
90%
Term
Unless otherwise stated, what is the assumed male to female (male:female) ratio in LEED building projects?
Definition
1:1
Term
Why does the USGBC have a Trademark Policy?
Definition
To accurately and consistently convey the USGBC’s messages and identity
Term
Who publishes the LEED reference guides?
Definition
USGBC
Term
Which of the following can become LEED certified? (Choose 2)

People

Commercial buildings

Green building materials

Companies

Residential buildings

Nonprofit organizations
Definition
Commercial buildings
Residential buildings
Term
The ENERGY STAR label shows that buildings have which of the following characteristics? (Choose 3)

Use less energy than its peers

Less expensive to operate than its peers

Emits fewer greenhouse gases than its peers

Uses more environmentally friendly materials than its peers

Has a smaller building footprint than its peers
Definition
Use less energy than its peers

Less expensive to operate than its peers

Emits fewer greenhouse gases than its peers
Term
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Volatile organic compounds

Nitrogen dioxide

Chlorofluorocarbons

Halons
Definition
Nitrogen dioxide
Term
Which of the following can become LEED certified? (Choose 2)

Individuals
Schools
Companies
Nonprofit Groups
Hospitals
Definition
Schools
Hospitals
Term
A LEED AP works on the product specifications for water efficient fixtures, but is not a principal participant on the project. Which of the following credits can the LEED AP contribute to?

Innovation in Design - LEED AP
Energy and Atmosphere, Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Materials and Resources, Low Emitting Materials
None of the above
Definition
None of the above
Term
Which of the following describes thermal emittance?
Definition
A material’s ability to shed infrared heat
Term
Which of the following qualifies as a preferred parking space?

A parking spot with a 10% discount on all parking fees

Designated parking spots that are close to the building entrance

Randomly assigned parking spaces awarded through a lottery system

Passes to shared parking spaces available from a neighboring property that is linked to the property boundary
Definition
Designated parking spots that are close to the building entrance
Term
Which of the following will contribute towards construction and demolition waste management?

Soil

Concrete

Asbestos

Alternative Daily Cover
Definition
concrete
Term
What materials qualify as "bio-based"?

Materials that have a harvest cycle of less than 10 years

Materials meeting the criteria of the Sustainable Agriculture Standard

Materials made from plant by-products

Materials harvested within a radius of 500 miles from the project site
Definition
Materials meeting the criteria of the Sustainable Agriculture Standard
Term
How many LEED credentialed professionals are allowed to work on a LEED project at once?
Definition
Unlimited
Term
Which of the following is a benefit of purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs)?

Earning points toward Sustainable Sites

Fewer greenhouse gas emissions

Lower energy bills

A streamlined commissioning process
Definition
Fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Term
Which of the following has the highest ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
Definition
CFC
Term
he Solar Reflectance Index measures which of the following?
Definition
The ability of a material to reject solar heat
Term
Which of the following is not a natural refrigerant? (Choose 2)

Water

CFCs

Carbon Dioxide

Ammonia

Halons
Definition
CFCs
Halons
Term
Installing cotton batt insulation may contribute to achieving which of the following credits? (Choose 2)

Optimize Energy Performance

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials

Building life-cycle impact reduction

Low emitting materials
Definition
Optimize Energy Performance

Building Product disclosure and optimization-
Term
Why should a one-time potable water analysis be conducted on cooling towers and evaporative condensers? (choose 3)

To confirm thermal performance

To optimize cooling tower cycles

To check the alkalinity of water

To measure calcium deposit concentrations
Definition
To optimize cooling tower cycles

To check the alkalinity of water

To measure calcium deposit concentrations
Term
Which of the following could contribute to higher costs in green building development versus conventional building development?

Green building goals were added on after the design phase


Green building materials are more expensive than conventional building materials

Integrated project design can add up-front costs because individuals must work on the project longer

It requires LEED Green Associates and LEED APs on the project team
Definition
Green building goals were added on after the design phase
Term
Which of the following describes a credit that has not yet been balloted and introduced to LEED, but can be attempted for an Innovation in Design credit?
Definition
Pilot Credit
Term
The Solar Reflectance Index is measured on a scale of:
Definition
0:100
Term
Which of the following is not an acceptable way to refer to a LEED credentialed professional? (Choose 2)

LEED Green Associate

LEED GA

LEED Accredited Professional

LEED AP BD+C

LEED AP Homes
Definition
LEED GA

LEED Accredited Professional
Term
Which type of water cannot be used for flushing toilets?
Definition
Blackwater
Term
What is sedimentation?
Definition
Particles from natural or human activities are added to water bodies
Term
What does the Construction Carbon Calculator measure?
Definition
The embodied carbon in the construction process
Term
How many points would a LEED project earn for having 3 LEED APs and 2 LEED Green Associates as principal participants on the project team?
Definition
1
Term
Which of the following is NOT considered a process load?

Office equipment

Computers

Laundry washing and drying

Escalator

Chiller
Definition
Chiller
Term
What does ASHRAE stand for?
Definition
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
Term
The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is a combination of which two values?
Definition
Thermal Emittance and Solar Reflectance (Albedo)
Term
The building footprint is also referred to as:
Definition
Project boundary
Term
How many points can a LEED project earn for having a LEED Green Associate as a principal participant in the design process?
Definition
0
Term
Which of the following is NOT a hard cost?

Furniture

Low VOC paint

MERV filter

Commissioning agent fee
Definition
Commissioning Agent Fee
Term
Which of the following describes process water?

Water used for industrial processes, such as chillers and cooling towers

Water from toilets and urinals

Untreated wastewater that does not come in contact with toilet waste, such as bathroom sinks

Drinking water that meets EPA standards for quality
Definition
Water used for industrial processes, such as chillers and cooling towers
Term
Which of the following describes a closed system?

A system that generates no waste because the waste generated by one component of the system is consumed by another
A system that has been commissioned; before commissioning the system is considered open
A design process that allows no input from outside parties or stakeholders
A construction process that minimizes impacts on land outside the project boundary
Definition
A system that generates no waste because the waste generated by one component of the system is consumed by another
Term
Who administers the LEED exams and LEED building certification?
Definition
The Green Building Certification Institute
Term
Which of the following is an environmental problem resulting from the use of refrigerants?

Carbon dioxide emissions

Depletion of the ozone layer

Contaminated storm water runoff

Mercury in the water supply
Definition
Depletion of the ozone layer
Term
If a project does not meet minimum program requirements:
Definition
It is not eligible for LEED certification
Term
Which of the following materials contains pre-consumer content?

Used plastic milk containers

Flooring tiles recovered from another project site

Manufacturer overrun print publications that are converted to recycled paper

Molten metal scrap waste that is added back to the melting process
Definition
Manufacturer overrun print publications that are converted to recycled paper
Term
What are LEED Interpretations?
Definition
The USGBC’s rulings on formal inquiries submitted by LEED project teams
Term
What is a brownfield?
Definition
A previously developed site that has been contaminated with hazardous substances
Term
The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) governs which of the following?
Definition
Graywater
Term
Which of the following called for a phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?
Definition
Montreal Protocol
Term
Green buildings can contribute to what percentage reduction in solid waste?
Definition
70%
Term
What is evapotranspiration?
Definition
The amount of water lost by plants via evaporation
Term
What is the purpose of the Minimum Program Requirements? (Choose 3)

To give clear guidance to customers
To protect the integrity of the LEED program
To ensure that the building complies with ASHRAE standards
To reduce complications during the LEED certification process
To ensure that the building will be energy efficient and water efficient
Definition
To ensure that the building complies with ASHRAE standards
To reduce complications during the LEED certification process
To ensure that the building will be energy efficient and water efficient
Term
Which of the following identify key criteria for green building performance?

Innovation in Design credits

ASHRAE standards

ENERGY STAR building program

LEED Prerequisites
Definition
LEED Prerequisites
Term
Which of the following strategies can help in achieving the Demand Response credit? (Choose 2

Adding occupancy sensors
Load shedding
On-site electricity generation
Shifting peak demand
Definition
Load Shedding
Shifting Peak Demand
Term
Which term describes illuminating indoor areas with natural lighting via transparent media (such as windows)?
Definition
Daylighting
Term
USGBC’s mission is to transform the way buildings are designed and operated through which type of approach? (Choose 3)

Voluntary
Mandatory
Market-driven
Consensus-based
Trial and Error
Scientific
Definition
Voluntary
Market-driven
Consensus-Based
Term
Which of the following can become LEED accredited?

Buildings
Companies
People
Nonprofit Organizations
Cities
Definition
People
Term
Which of the following is a hard cost?

LEED project registration free
High efficiency irrigation system
Engineer consulting fee
Zoning permit
Definition
High efficiency irrigation system
Term
Which of the following measure’s a material’s ability to reject solar heat?

Microclimate factor
Solar Reflectance Index
Albedo
Emissivity
R value
Definition
Solar Reflectance Index
Term
If a LEED certified project no longer meets the minimum program requirements post-occupancy, what will occur?
Definition
Certification could be revoked
Term
The water use in a boiler was reduced in a LEED project. Which type of water did this conserve?
Definition
Process
Term
Graywater comes from the following sources: (Choose 3)

Bathtubs

Toilets

Laundry machines

Kitchen sinks

Showers
Definition
Bathtubs
Laundry Machines
Showers
Term
Which of the following are required to calculate the solar reflectance index (SRI) (Choose 2)

Radiance
R-value
Reflectance
Density
Emittance
Definition
Reflectance
Emittance
Term
What is the highest level of LEED certification?
Definition
Platinum
Term
Installing a green roof can help in achieving which of the following sustainable strategies? (Choose 2)

Reducing heat island effect
Reducing water for landscaping
Brownfield redevelopment
Increasing open space
Definition
Reducing heat island effect
increasing open space
Term
What is the purpose of the LEED reference manuals?
Definition
They outline LEED credits' intent, requirements and strategies.
Term
Which of the following will not qualify as a "High Priority Site"?

Project in an infill location in a historic district
A site listed by the EPA in its "National Priority List"
The site on which an abandoned, but beautiful, building is located
Brownfield
Definition
The site on which an abandoned, but beautiful, building is located
Term
Water from toilets and urinals is considered which of the following?
Definition
Blackwater
Term
The “triple bottom line” refers to which of the following?
Definition
People, Planet, Profit
Term
Which of the following is true about potable water?
Definition
It meets or exceeds EPA standards for drinking water
Term
LEED’s definition of average housing density is measured in:
Definition
Housing units per acre of build-able land
Term
Which of the following is not an economic benefit of green building?
Definition
Decreased upfront development costs
Term
Where is the heat island effect most likely to occur?
Definition
in an urban area
Term
Compared to invasive plants, native plants require less: (Choose 2)

Water
Maintenance
Sunlight
Fertilizer
Rainfall
Definition
Water
Fertilizer
Term
What is the heat island effect?
Definition
The absorption of heat by built-up, urban areas, which causes them to become warmer than their rural surroundings
Term
Process water is typically used in:
Definition
Chillers
Term
Which of the following is considered non-process energy? (Choose 2)

Refrigerator

Fans for ventilation

Kitchen stove

Boiler

Plug-in lamps
Definition
Fans for ventilation

Boiler
Term
The site boundary generally describes which of the following?
Definition
LEED project boundary
Term
Which of the following is a hard cost?

Construction workers’ wages
Architect’s consultant fee
Legal fees
Cost of building commissioning
Definition
Construction workers' wages
Term
Why are some LEED credits worth fewer points than others?
Definition
They have smaller environmental impact
Term
Which of the following organizations determines whether water is drinking quality (potable)?
Definition
EPA
Term
Which of the following is the correct order of LEED certification levels, from lowest to highest number of points?
Definition
Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Term
Which of the following terms describes decreasing the amount of materials used in the manufacturing process?

Salvaging
Source reduction
process.
Recycling
Upcycling
Definition
Source Reduction
Term
What does CFC stand for?
Definition
Chlorofluorocarbon
Term
The USGBC Trademark can be used in which of the following ways? (Choose 2)

USGBC
United States Green Building Council
U.S. GBC
U.S. Green Building Council
United States GBC
Definition
U.S. Green Building Council
USGBC
Term
Which of the following describes previously developed land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste?

Greenfield
Brownfield
Wetland
Farmland
Floodplain
Definition
Brownfield
Term
Which of the following are the largest energy users in buildings, according to the USGBC? (Choose 2)

Lighting
Energy Usage Chart.
Electronic devices
Ventilation
Space heating
Cooking Equipment
Definition
Lighting and Space heating
Term
What is albedo?
Definition
Reflectivity of a material
Term
What is net metering?
Definition
Selling electricity generated from renewable sources back to the utility
Term
Which of the following can become USGBC national members?

Individuals
Firms
Hospitals
Schools
Commercial buildings
Definition
Firms
Term
ENERGY STAR is developed and administered by which of the following organizations?\

United States Green Building Council
Environmental Protection Agency
Green Building Certification Institute
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Definition
EPA
Term
Which of the following refers to water that has been used in the shower?

Potable water

Graywater

Blackwater

Process water

Tertiary water
Definition
Graywater
Term
What is eutrophication?
Definition
An ecosystem’s response to excess nitrates or phosphates from fertilizers or sewage
Term
Which of the following are types of process energy? (Choose 2)

Lighting

Chillers

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Computers

Kitchen refrigerator
Definition
Computers
Kitchen Refrigerator
Term
Which of the following is a soft cost?

FSC-certified Flooring
Project drawings
Couches containing recycled content
Task lighting fixtures
Definition
Project Drawings
Term
Who develops the LEED rating systems?
Definition
The United States Green Building Council
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