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Which of the following is an example of an ongoing building operating cost? |
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Green cleaning supply costs |
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The LEED project boundary is defined as: |
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What does LEED stand for? |
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design |
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Graywater is governed by which of the following? |
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Potable water may come from which of the following sources? |
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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 |
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A discount in project registration fees |
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Which of the following did the Montreal Protocol call for? |
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Complete phase out of CFCs by 2010, complete phase out of HCFCs by 2030 |
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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 |
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Roof with a low solar reflectance index value |
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What does HCFC stand for? |
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On average, people spend what percentage of their time indoors? |
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Unless otherwise stated, what is the assumed male to female (male:female) ratio in LEED building projects? |
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Why does the USGBC have a Trademark Policy? |
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To accurately and consistently convey the USGBC’s messages and identity |
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Who publishes the LEED reference guides? |
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Which of the following can become LEED certified? (Choose 2)
People Commercial buildings Green building materials Companies Residential buildings Nonprofit organizations |
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Commercial buildings Residential buildings |
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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 |
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Use less energy than its peers
Less expensive to operate than its peers
Emits fewer greenhouse gases than its peers |
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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Volatile organic compounds
Nitrogen dioxide
Chlorofluorocarbons
Halons |
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Which of the following can become LEED certified? (Choose 2)
Individuals Schools Companies Nonprofit Groups Hospitals |
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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 |
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Which of the following describes thermal emittance? |
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A material’s ability to shed infrared heat |
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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 |
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Designated parking spots that are close to the building entrance |
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Which of the following will contribute towards construction and demolition waste management?
Soil
Concrete
Asbestos
Alternative Daily Cover |
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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 |
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Materials meeting the criteria of the Sustainable Agriculture Standard |
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How many LEED credentialed professionals are allowed to work on a LEED project at once? |
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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 |
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Fewer greenhouse gas emissions |
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Which of the following has the highest ozone depletion potential (ODP)? |
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he Solar Reflectance Index measures which of the following? |
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The ability of a material to reject solar heat |
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Which of the following is not a natural refrigerant? (Choose 2)
Water CFCs Carbon Dioxide Ammonia Halons |
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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 |
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Optimize Energy Performance
Building Product disclosure and optimization- |
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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 |
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To optimize cooling tower cycles
To check the alkalinity of water
To measure calcium deposit concentrations |
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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 |
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Green building goals were added on after the design phase |
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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? |
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The Solar Reflectance Index is measured on a scale of: |
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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 |
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LEED GA
LEED Accredited Professional |
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Which type of water cannot be used for flushing toilets? |
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Particles from natural or human activities are added to water bodies |
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What does the Construction Carbon Calculator measure? |
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The embodied carbon in the construction process |
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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? |
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Which of the following is NOT considered a process load?
Office equipment Computers Laundry washing and drying Escalator Chiller |
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What does ASHRAE stand for? |
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American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers |
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The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is a combination of which two values? |
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Thermal Emittance and Solar Reflectance (Albedo) |
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The building footprint is also referred to as: |
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How many points can a LEED project earn for having a LEED Green Associate as a principal participant in the design process? |
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Which of the following is NOT a hard cost?
Furniture
Low VOC paint
MERV filter
Commissioning agent fee |
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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 |
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Water used for industrial processes, such as chillers and cooling towers |
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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 |
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A system that generates no waste because the waste generated by one component of the system is consumed by another |
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Who administers the LEED exams and LEED building certification? |
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The Green Building Certification Institute |
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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 |
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Depletion of the ozone layer |
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If a project does not meet minimum program requirements: |
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It is not eligible for LEED certification |
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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 |
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Manufacturer overrun print publications that are converted to recycled paper |
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What are LEED Interpretations? |
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The USGBC’s rulings on formal inquiries submitted by LEED project teams |
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A previously developed site that has been contaminated with hazardous substances |
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The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) governs which of the following? |
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Which of the following called for a phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)? |
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Green buildings can contribute to what percentage reduction in solid waste? |
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What is evapotranspiration? |
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The amount of water lost by plants via evaporation |
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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 |
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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 |
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Which of the following identify key criteria for green building performance?
Innovation in Design credits ASHRAE standards ENERGY STAR building program LEED Prerequisites |
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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 |
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Load Shedding Shifting Peak Demand |
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Which term describes illuminating indoor areas with natural lighting via transparent media (such as windows)? |
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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 |
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Voluntary Market-driven Consensus-Based |
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Which of the following can become LEED accredited?
Buildings Companies People Nonprofit Organizations Cities |
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Which of the following is a hard cost?
LEED project registration free High efficiency irrigation system Engineer consulting fee Zoning permit |
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High efficiency irrigation system |
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Which of the following measure’s a material’s ability to reject solar heat?
Microclimate factor Solar Reflectance Index Albedo Emissivity R value |
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If a LEED certified project no longer meets the minimum program requirements post-occupancy, what will occur? |
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Certification could be revoked |
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The water use in a boiler was reduced in a LEED project. Which type of water did this conserve? |
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Graywater comes from the following sources: (Choose 3)
Bathtubs
Toilets Laundry machines Kitchen sinks Showers |
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Bathtubs Laundry Machines Showers |
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Which of the following are required to calculate the solar reflectance index (SRI) (Choose 2)
Radiance R-value Reflectance Density Emittance |
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What is the highest level of LEED certification? |
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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 |
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Reducing heat island effect increasing open space |
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What is the purpose of the LEED reference manuals? |
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They outline LEED credits' intent, requirements and strategies. |
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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 |
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The site on which an abandoned, but beautiful, building is located |
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Water from toilets and urinals is considered which of the following? |
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The “triple bottom line” refers to which of the following? |
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Which of the following is true about potable water? |
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It meets or exceeds EPA standards for drinking water |
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LEED’s definition of average housing density is measured in: |
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Housing units per acre of build-able land |
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Which of the following is not an economic benefit of green building? |
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Decreased upfront development costs |
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Where is the heat island effect most likely to occur? |
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Compared to invasive plants, native plants require less: (Choose 2)
Water Maintenance Sunlight Fertilizer Rainfall |
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What is the heat island effect? |
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The absorption of heat by built-up, urban areas, which causes them to become warmer than their rural surroundings |
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Process water is typically used in: |
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Which of the following is considered non-process energy? (Choose 2)
Refrigerator Fans for ventilation Kitchen stove Boiler Plug-in lamps |
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Fans for ventilation
Boiler |
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The site boundary generally describes which of the following? |
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Which of the following is a hard cost?
Construction workers’ wages Architect’s consultant fee Legal fees Cost of building commissioning |
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Construction workers' wages |
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Why are some LEED credits worth fewer points than others? |
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They have smaller environmental impact |
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Which of the following organizations determines whether water is drinking quality (potable)? |
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Which of the following is the correct order of LEED certification levels, from lowest to highest number of points? |
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Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum |
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Which of the following terms describes decreasing the amount of materials used in the manufacturing process?
Salvaging Source reduction process. Recycling Upcycling |
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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 |
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U.S. Green Building Council USGBC |
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Which of the following describes previously developed land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste?
Greenfield Brownfield Wetland Farmland Floodplain |
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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 |
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Lighting and Space heating |
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Reflectivity of a material |
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Selling electricity generated from renewable sources back to the utility |
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Which of the following can become USGBC national members?
Individuals Firms Hospitals Schools Commercial buildings |
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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 |
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Which of the following refers to water that has been used in the shower?
Potable water
Graywater Blackwater Process water Tertiary water |
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An ecosystem’s response to excess nitrates or phosphates from fertilizers or sewage |
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Which of the following are types of process energy? (Choose 2)
Lighting Chillers Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Computers Kitchen refrigerator |
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Computers Kitchen Refrigerator |
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Which of the following is a soft cost?
FSC-certified Flooring Project drawings Couches containing recycled content Task lighting fixtures |
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Who develops the LEED rating systems? |
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The United States Green Building Council |
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