LEED Ga_practice Set_f_1

50 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 666

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1.

What tool is used to determine the target certification level?
- A.
  
  LEED Online
- B.
  
  EPA's Target Finder
- C.
  
  LEED Scorecard
- D.
  
  CIR
2.

Why would a landscape designer choose native landscaping in an arid climate? Choose 2
- A.
  
  Minimize evapotranspiration
- B.
  
  Provide linked habitat corridors in urban areas
- C.
  
  Heat island reduction
- D.
  
  Support integrated pest management (IPM)
- E.
  
  Increase occupant well-being and productivity
3.

What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?
- A.
  
  Pollution of water bodies
- B.
  
  Damage to the Earth's ozone layer
- C.
  
  Increased air pollution
- D.
  
  Increased use of fossil fuels
4.

What part of LEED Online can be used to obtain a real-time snapshot of the project's progress?
- A.
  
  The credit assignments
- B.
  
  The project timeline
- C.
  
  The review comments
- D.
  
  The project checklist
5.

A door found onsite and turned into a table as part of a major renovation would be considered what type of material?
- A.
  
  Recycled material
- B.
  
  Commingled material
- C.
  
  Reused
- D.
  
  Renewable material
6.

What is a stakeholder meeting?
- A.
  
  A meeting with everyone that has a vested interest in the outcome of a project
- 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 where engineers work together to discover new synergies
7.

The choice of a building material used for a project should be determined by what criteria? choose 3
- A.
  
  The cost of the material
- B.
  
  The environmental impact of extracting and manufacturing the material
- C.
  
  How long the material has been used in other projects
- D.
  
  The size of the company supplying the materials
- E.
  
  If the company is a USGBC member
- F.
  
  The impact the material has on society
8.

What LEED credit category encourages strategies that minimize the impact on ecosystems and water resources?
- A.
  
  Water Efficiency
- B.
  
  Location and Transportation
- C.
  
  Sustainable Sites
- D.
  
  Regional Priority
9.

A refrigerated warehouse project in the design phase could reduce its electricity demand by taking which of the following actions?
- A.
  
  Enrolling in a demand response program
- B.
  
  Purchasing all electricity from a wind farm
- C.
  
  Purchasing carbon offsets to counter GHG emissions
- D.
  
  Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
10.

What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met?
- A.
  
  CIR
- B.
  
  LEED Project Checklist
- C.
  
  LEED credit form
- D.
  
  Building operating plan
11.

The manufacturer of a foam ceiling acoustic tile has disclosed the ingredients in the product. With this information project teams will be able to do which of the following?
- A.
  
  Evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions of the product
- B.
  
  Determine if the product is locally sourced
- C.
  
  Select less expensive products
- D.
  
  Make better-informed decisions
12.

What LEED credits reward projects for improving operational energy performance? choose 2
- A.
  
  Commissioning
- B.
  
  Energy metering
- C.
  
  Demand response
- D.
  
  Green power and carbon offsets
13.

A project team decides to build up, instead of out, to reduce the building footprint. This strategy could help with _____.
- A.
  
  Increasing open space
- B.
  
  Increasing diverse uses
- C.
  
  Increasing surrounding density
- D.
  
  Construction activity pollution prevention
14.

The design charrette is at least one full-day workshop to integrate green strategies ________________:
- A.
  
  In the mechanical and plumbing systems of the building
- B.
  
  And to review product vendors.
- C.
  
  And to review contractor bids.
- D.
  
  Across all aspects of the building design.
15.

During the integrative process, which of the following improvements in water efficiency would most likely need to be researched to confirm that they are legal to implement within the project?
- A.
  
  Alternative water sources
- B.
  
  Site conditions
- C.
  
  Submetering
- D.
  
  Fixtures and fittings
16.

How can projects reduce sending waste to a landfill? choose 2
- A.
  
  Recycle materials
- B.
  
  Use materials with low lifecycle costs
- C.
  
  Use local materials
- D.
  
  Reuse materials
17.

What can help reduce indoor potable water use?
- A.
  
  Installing reduced-flow aerators on lavatory faucets
- B.
  
  Replacing fixtures with salvaged toilets manufactured in 1992
- C.
  
  Installing a green roof
- D.
  
  Installing a blackwater system
18.

Which of the following use-type categories determine diverse uses? choose 2
- A.
  
  Stores
- B.
  
  Food retail
- C.
  
  Civic and community facilities
- D.
  
  Restaurants
19.

What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project?
- A.
  
  Areas without existing infrastructure
- B.
  
  Areas with high development density
- C.
  
  Areas with zero-lot-lines
- D.
  
  Areas that have not been previously developed
20.

Approximately 50% of chillers in existing buildings use what refrigerant?
- A.
  
  HCFC-22
- B.
  
  HFC-23
- C.
  
  CFC-11
- D.
  
  NH3
21.

How does LEED encourage focusing on regional issues?
- A.
  
  Using reasonable LEED boundaries
- B.
  
  Adhering to all local building codes
- C.
  
  Regional priority credits
- D.
  
  Awarding more points to those projects that have ENERGY STAR ratings
22.

A telecom company is building a new ten-story office and data center. The office space will be on the top seven floors and the data center on the first three floors. Which of the following rating system would be best suited for the project?
- A.
  
  LEED BD+C: New Construction
- B.
  
  LEED BD+C: Data Centers
- C.
  
  LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
- D.
  
  LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers
23.

What is an example of a project team applying systems thinking and integrative process?
- A.
  
  Focusing on the first costs of a particular wood flooring
- B.
  
  One team member completing the design of a system and handing it off to the next team member
- C.
  
  Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success
- D.
  
  Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner
24.

Where should smoking be prohibited for a project? choose 3
- A.
  
  Air intakes
- B.
  
  Walking trails
- C.
  
  Building entrances
- D.
  
  Garages
- E.
  
  Operable windows
25.

Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the 'intent' of a credit/prerequisite?
- A.
  
  Addresses the synergies and trade-offs between credits
- B.
  
  Outlines concerns specific to specific regions
- C.
  
  Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit
- D.
  
  Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit