LEED Ga_practice Set D_2

50 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 373

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1.

Why would a project team use low-emitting materials?
- A.
  
  These materials protect the health of construction personnel and building occupants.
- B.
  
  These materials reduce the glare from interior finishes.
- C.
  
  These materials provide soft surfaces to improve acoustics.
- D.
  
  These materials allow more daylight into the core of a building.
2.

What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping?
- A.
  
  Native plants
- B.
  
  Annual flowers
- C.
  
  Turf grass
- D.
  
  Trees
3.

Which of the following are strategies for conserving potable water?
- A.
  
  Increasing the infiltration of runoff
- B.
  
  Installing a dual flush toilet
- C.
  
  Installing a bioretention pond
- D.
  
  Installing an onsite septic system
4.

What benefit does purchasing off-site renewable energy (Green Power) have?
- A.
  
  The building design will be more efficient
- B.
  
  Off-site renewable energy costs less than off-site non-renewable energy
- C.
  
  Less emissions will be generated
- D.
  
  The building will avoid electricity blackouts
5.

Which of the following actions should a project team take to make sure a building remains efficient during its operation?
- A.
  
  Run computer simulations to prioritize energy-efficiency opportunities
- B.
  
  Turn on all systems to their maximum output to confirm the building can handle the load
- C.
  
  Verify that no issues occur during a demand-response event
- D.
  
  Ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and that they support the owner's project requirements
6.

Where should a project team go for updates and errata for the LEED BD+C: New Construction rating system?
- A.
  
  LEED online
- B.
  
  Usgbc.org
- C.
  
  LEED reference guides
- D.
  
  GBCI.org
7.

What are examples of construction hard costs for an office condominium project? choose 2
- A.
  
  Irrigation fees for water use
- B.
  
  Masonry costs paid to a sub-contractor
- C.
  
  Cost for installing a green roof
- D.
  
  Fees to develop tenant agreements
8.

A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category?
- A.
  
  Water Efficiency
- B.
  
  Sustainable Sites
- C.
  
  Indoor Environmental Quality
- D.
  
  Energy and Atmosphere
9.

What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as identified within the LEED rating system?
- A.
  
  Minimum Program Requirement
- B.
  
  Credit
- C.
  
  Exemplary performance
- D.
  
  Prerequisite
10.

Which of the following can project teams use to identify a sensitive habitat? choose 2
- A.
  
  The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
- B.
  
  The Natural Heritage Program
- C.
  
  State fish and wildlife agencies (or local equivalent)
- D.
  
  The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
11.

Submeters are a strategy to reduce outdoor water use by:
- A.
  
  Providing weather-based irrigation control
- B.
  
  Providing water consumption tracking and leak identification
- C.
  
  Preventing irrigation runoff
- D.
  
  Billing tenants based on their portion of building occupancy
12.

Which of the following materials can be certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)? choose 3
- A.
  
  Linoleum floor tiles
- B.
  
  Leather furniture
- C.
  
  Hardwood cabinets
- D.
  
  Wheatboard desks
- E.
  
  Bamboo floors
- F.
  
  Softwood moulding
13.

Why should a building have a green cleaning policy?
- A.
  
  To reduce the costs of cleaning a building
- B.
  
  To reduce the environmental effects of cleaning products
- C.
  
  To decrease the time it takes to clean a building
- D.
  
  To provide the janitorial staff with an opportunity to be part of the integrative design
14.

How would the distance from a building's entrance to the nearest bus stop be measured?
- A.
  
  By calculating the street and/or bicycle network distance
- B.
  
  By calculating the walking distance along infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for pedestrians
- C.
  
  By determining the street network distance, excluding private drives
- D.
  
  By determining the straight-line radius from point to point.
15.

A building owner and general contractor are creating a construction plan to improve the air quality during the construction process. What should the plan address?
- A.
  
  Conduct custodial training, use fans to blow out construction dust, orient the building properly
- B.
  
  Keep dust and dirt out of the building, protect materials from moisture damage, flush-out the building before occupancy
- C.
  
  Increase ventilation, calibrate sensors and monitors, conduct an occupant survey
- D.
  
  Use low VOC materials, monitor carbon dioxide, monitor outdoor airflow
16.

For which of the following reasons is it important to conduct occupant surveys?
- A.
  
  Surveys are a Minimum Program Requirement.
- B.
  
  Surveys are required for ongoing commissioning.
- C.
  
  Surveys identify areas that need improvement.
- D.
  
  Surveys reduce the ongoing waste stream.
17.

If a project owner locates a building close to a bicycle network, which of the following project elements could decrease?
- A.
  
  The number of diverse uses
- B.
  
  Rainwater runoff
- C.
  
  Parking
- D.
  
  Surrounding density
18.

A healthcare project team in the pre-design phase is discussing ways to protect patient privacy. Which of the following strategies would help achieve this goal?
- A.
  
  Placing recovery rooms toward the core of the building
- B.
  
  Designing waiting areas with views to the outdoors
- C.
  
  Using sound isolation
- D.
  
  Reducing the building's footprint
19.

Which of the following is aided by locating a project within a dense area?
- A.
  
  Promoting vehicles with alternative fuels
- B.
  
  Increased diversity
- C.
  
  Preserving historic districts
- D.
  
  Promoting walkability
20.

What must be considered in the project budget for a green building project that would not be part of a conventional project?
- A.
  
  Selecting only ENERGY STAR appliances
- B.
  
  Additional time in the schedule for construction
- C.
  
  Added building equipment to make the building more energy efficient
- D.
  
  Contingencies for research of unconventional techniques or materials
21.

Globally, transportation is responsible for what percent of greenhouse gas emissions?
- A.
  
  25%
- B.
  
  35%
- C.
  
  30%
- D.
  
  20%
22.

An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional project is
- A.
  
  Added utility costs
- B.
  
  Increased prices for selecting a sustainable site
- C.
  
  Permit fees for plumbing
- D.
  
  Consultant fees for green building experts
23.

What has ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
- A.
  
  Paints with high VOCs
- B.
  
  Construction dust
- C.
  
  CFC-based refrigerants used in HVAC systems
- D.
  
  Runoff from the flooding of a construction site
24.

What design strategy would reduce the light trespass from a site to help prevent light pollution?
- A.
  
  Paint all hardscapes white
- B.
  
  Install lamp posts every 20 feet (6 meters) around the entire property line
- C.
  
  Install shielded fixtures
- D.
  
  Up-lighting
25.

A large home builder is developing a new neighborhood with 200 homes. What strategies would help the builder save on material costs and conserve materials? choose 3
- A.
  
  Low VOC paints
- B.
  
  Choose products made in factories that support worker health
- C.
  
  Select products that ship with less packaging
- D.
  
  Advanced framing
- E.
  
  Structural insulated panels
- F.
  
  Reducing hallways