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Question 1

A project team is deciding on the impact of a proposed concrete walkway. Which of the following will be impacted as a result of adding the walkway?

Options:

A.

Site's impervious cover

B.

Project density calculations

C.

Erosion and sediment control plan during construction

D.

Air quality as a result of off gassing that occurs as concrete cures

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Question 2

Which rating system is being used if all of the credits below have been submitted towards certification?

- Location and Transportation Credit, Reduced Parking Footprint

- Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Fundamental Refrigerant Management

- Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Acoustic Performance

- Materials and Resources Credit, Persistent, Bio accumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, and Copper

Options:

A.

Building Design and Construction: Schools

B.

Building Design and Construction: Healthcare

C.

Building Design and Construction: Hospitality

D.

Building Design and Construction: Data Centers

Question 3

Based on the results of a six-hour waste stream study, the project team for a retail project plans to provide dedicated areas for four easily recyclable waste streams: cardboard, plastic, metal and paper. The project is open to the public 10 hours a day, six days a week. Which of the following actions should be the project team's top priority in order to demonstrate the minimum requirements to achieve Materials and Resources Prerequisite,

Storage and Collection of Recyclables?

Options:

A.

Take appropriate measures for the safe collection, storage and disposal of batteries

B.

Make a waste stream projection for the entire year based on the six hours of the waste stream study

C.

Make a waste stream projection for the entire week, based on the six hours of the waste stream study

D.

Extend the waste stream study to cover a representative time period of a minimum of 24 hours to identify the top five recyclable waste streams

Question 4

What is the sequence of the process for LEED certification?

Options:

A.

Submit documentation through LEED Online, Choose Rating System, Review, Register, Certify

B.

Submit documentation through LEED Online, Choose Rating System, Register, Review, Certify

C.

Choose Rating System, Register, Submit documentation through LEED Online, Review, Certify

D.

Choose Rating System, Register, Submit documentation through LEED Online, Certify, Review

Question 5

Innovation credits for exemplary performance can be awarded for

Options:

A.

achieving one pilot credit

B.

achieving double the credit requirements

C.

demonstrating significant environmental benefits

D.

demonstrating a qualitative improvement in environmental performance

Question 6

A new school with a 20 car parking lot has set aside four preferred parking spaces for green vehicles. What else must the project team provide to achieve Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles?

Options:

A.

Nothing; the project team has met the credit requirements

B.

Provide secure bike racks for 5% of the building occupants

C.

Provide an additional parking space for a low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicle

D.

Provide qualifying electrical vehicle supply equipment in 2% of all parking spaces

Question 7

The design team is attempting to achieve the Increased Ventilation strategy in the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality in a conference room. The associated ASHRAE standard requires 400 CFM (11.3 CMM) of ventilation air, but the local code requires 500 CFM (14.1 CMM) of ventilation air. What is the required minimum amount of ventilation air to achieve this credit?

Options:

A.

650 CFM (18.4 CMM)

B.

500 CFM (14.1 CMM)

C.

400 CFM (11.3 CMM)

D.

520 CFM (14.7 CMM)

Question 8

A neighborhood housing development organization has dual goals, promoting occupant's health and minimizing

energy costs. What LEED Building Design and Construction, New Construction credit might the LEED AP propose to best achieve the organization's dual goals?

Options:

A.

Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit

B.

Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance

C.

Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low Emitting Materials

D.

Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight

Question 9

Which of the following innovation proposals is most likely to be successful to achieve an Innovation Credit?

Options:

A.

Providing an educational program on the environmental and human health benefits of green building practices

B.

Including locked, indoor bicycle storage for 100% of project occupants

C.

Being located next to a 20 mi. (32 km) award-winning bicycle trail

D.

Distributing leaflets to project occupants about available public transit services nearby

Question 10

Plug-in task lighting will be utilized in a LEED project at all workstations. The task lighting is not included in the installed lighting power calculations for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance since

Options:

A.

it is being covered by Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1. Lighting Control

B.

it is specifically exempted by ASHRAE

C.

it will be installed by the owner

D.

the lamp wattage has not been determined

Question 11

In the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low-Emitting Materials, what types of products need to be evaluated for

both Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content of the material and VOC emissions of the material?

Options:

A.

Flooring

B.

Furniture

C.

Composite wood

D.

Wet applied products

Question 12

LEED project boundaries that include multiple similar buildings which are all eligible for certification can be registered as which of the following?

Options:

A.

Batch project

B.

Group project

C.

Master Site project

D.

Neighborhood project

Question 13

Which of the following products must always be included in Materials and Resources credits?

Options:

A.

Faucets

B.

Furniture

C.

Interior Paint

D.

Fire suppression system

Question 14

Which of the following is required for a cooling tower or evaporative condenser in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction?

Options:

A.

Alkalinity testing and ENERGY STAR® rating

B.

Non potable water sources and bacteria testing

C.

Water treatment calculations and system performance narrative

D.

Makeup water meters, conductivity controllers and overflow alarms

Question 15

What Color Rendering Index (CRI) value meets the requirements of Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting?

Options:

A.

45

B.

85

C.

25

D.

65

Question 16

A project has a potable water source as well as two alternative water sources. Which of the following statements is applicable for a project using two alternative water sources?

Options:

A.

A project may not use two alternative water sources

B.

Target the uses that require the least treatment first

C.

Match uses by location: indoor sources to indoor uses, outdoor sources to outdoor uses

D.

All alternative water sources should be treated to potable water standards

Question 17

A vegetated roof contributes to earning which of the following credits?

Options:

A.

Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction

B.

Location and Transportation Credit, Sensitive Land Protection

C.

Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Assessment

D.

Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction

Question 18

What is the best strategy for a LEED AP to suggest in order to quantify the impact of increasing the window-to-wall ratio on a Building Design and Construction project?

Options:

A.

Compare the current project to other similar projects

B.

Monitor the HVAC loads throughout the life of the project

C.

Perform a simple box energy model before the completion of the schematic phase

D.

Review Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)'s comments on the energy model submission

Question 19

A design team is working on a new building project and is employing an integrated, whole-building approach. The architects want to increase the size of a glazed opening on the south facing wall. Which team members are first

affected by this change?

Options:

A.

Civil engineers

B.

Facility managers

C.

Landscape architects

D.

Mechanical engineers

Question 20

What supporting material is required for all LEED Building Design and Construction projects in order to document Location and Transportation Credit, Bicycle Facilities for the bicycle network?

Options:

A.

Photographs of bicycle network signage and directional signposts

B.

Photographs of the installed bicycle storage and shower facilities

C.

Vicinity map showing bicycle network, route and distance along network to eligible destination(s)

D.

Manufacturer specifications for the chosen bicycle storage facilities, including the number of bicycles supported by each bike rack

Question 21

While working on a 12,000 ft² (1,114.8 m²) medical building, a LEED AP asks the flooring manufacturer to submit the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the flooring specified. The manufacturer doesn't have an EPD for their products, but all products meet ISO 14040/44 for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). They ask if it would be acceptable to send the ISO 14040/44 LCA information in lieu of an EPD. How do you respond?

Options:

A.

Contact another manufacturer that has a comparable product with an EPD

B.

Exclude the flooring from the LEED credit as non-compliant

C.

Request recycled content information, as the ISO 14040/44 LCA is not sufficient for compliance

D.

Use the ISO 14040/44 LCA information just like an EPD to complete the documentation for the LEED credit

Question 22

A construction manager is looking for a project management tool that offers energy management strategies, benchmarking software tools for buildings, and product procurement guidelines. Which of the following is recognized by U.S. Green Building Council to assist them?

Options:

A.

Green Seal

B.

SCAQMD

C.

ENERGY STAR®

D.

SMACNA

Question 23

The owner of a large multi-building property is seeking LEED certification. In determining the LEED project boundaries the LEED AP may include non-contiguous parcels of land if

Options:

A.

the parcels are used for temporary uses such as parking or staging that is owned and managed by a third party

B.

the parcels directly support or are associated with normal building operations and are accessible to the project's occupants

C.

the parcels are part of an existing public preservation easement or resource protection area that is directly adjacent to the LEED project boundary

D.

the parcels are part of a land trust or conservation organization for which the LEED project provides financial support for in the Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Development Credit, Protect or Restore Habitat, Option 2. Financial Support

Question 24

Which of the following prerequisites or credits are affected by using plug-in devices when attempting to achieve Indoor Environmental Quality Credit. Thermal Comfort?

Options:

A.

Energy and Atmosphere Credit. Demand Response

B.

Energy and Atmosphere Credit. Advanced Energy Metering

C.

Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite. Minimum Energy Performance

D.

Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite. Building Level Energy Metering

Question 25

Several Materials and Resources credits give a bonus location valuation factor, which allows products extracted,

manufactured and produced within 100 mi. (161 km) of the project to take double valuation in credit calculations. The

intent of this bonus is

Options:

A.

to shorten construction duration by reducing shipping times

B.

to avoid spreading products with potentially invasive non-native pests

C.

to incentivize the purchase of products that support the local economy

D.

to promote design with indigenous materials in order to maintain local aesthetic quality

Question 26

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization is based on market

Options:

A.

reliability

B.

durability

C.

transparency

D.

consumption

Question 27

For a project located on a greenfield site and attempting the Location and Transportation Credit, Sensitive Land Protection, Option 2, what must the development footprint avoid?

Options:

A.

Land that is within 200 ft. (61 m) of a local government wetland demonstration project

B.

Soils that are to be restored according to the SITES Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009. Credit 7.3

C.

Areas not able to meet the criteria for Location and Transportation Credit LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

D.

Prime farmland as defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations or local equivalent outside the US

Question 28

Which of the following is a biofuel that is considered renewable energy under Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Renewable Energy Production?

Options:

A.

Combustion of municipal solid waste

B.

Non-mill residue forestry biomass waste

C.

Wood coated with paints, plastics, or resins

D.

Animal waste

Question 29

In pursuit of the Materials and Resources Credit, Building Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices, which of the following statements is true related to products purchased for temporary use (formwork, bracing and scaffolding) on the project?

Options:

A.

Temporary wood products cannot be included in the calculations

B.

If any temporary wood materials are included in the calculation, all wood materials must be included in the calculation

C.

Only Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood materials are included in the calculation; non-certified wood materials contribute to other credits

D.

FSC-certified wood materials purchased for more than one project can be applied to other projects seeking LEED Certification

Question 30

In the energy modeling of a building envelope, which of the following U-values should be considered as an assembly U-value?

Options:

A.

Wall

B.

Steel

C.

Glass

D.

Concrete

Question 31

Which of the following would be classified as a public use faucet?

Options:

A.

Patient room sink

B.

Hotel sink

C.

Dorm room sink

D.

School classroom sink

Question 32

Discussing the project goals to help identify the credits and options that the team should attempt is an example of

Options:

A.

documenting LEED credits

B.

creating the Basis of Design (BOD)

C.

developing the LEED Scorecard

D.

implementing the Commissioning (Cx) Plan

Question 33

What percentile of runoff from a regional development of an office building must a project manage on site by using low-impact development and green infrastructure to achieve three points under the Sustainable Sites Credit-Rainwater Management, Option 1. Percentile of Rainfall Events?

Options:

A.

98th percentile

B.

85th percentile

C.

95th percentile

D.

100th percentile

Question 34

Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low-Impact Development (LID) rainwater management strategies improve upon the conventional approach for rainwater management by

Options:

A.

replicating a site's natural hydrology

B.

discharging rainwater at a faster rate

C.

increasing a site's impervious surface

D.

providing a greater volume of rainwater detention

Question 35

Which of the following standards needs to be followed to comply with Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Thermal Comfort?

Options:

A.

ASHRAE 55-2010

B.

ASHRAE 62.1-2010

C.

ASHRAE 90.1-2010

D.

ASHRAE 189.1-2010

Question 36

A downtown office building is unable to construct dedicated parking for its occupants. However, the building developer has partnered with a parking garage to offer discounted parking for its occupants. If the discounted parking rate is $450 per month, how much must the rate be for green vehicles for the building to receive one point for Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles?

Options:

A.

$90

B.

$225

C.

$360

D.

$405

Question 37

When required to measure residential and non-residential densities, Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Option 1. Surrounding Density requires project teams to measure the residential and non-residential densities in what way?

Options:

A.

Measure densities within a ¼ mile (0.40 km) radius of the project boundary

B.

Measure densities within a ¾ mile (1.20 km) radius of the project boundary

C.

Measure densities within a ⅓ mile (0.53 km) radius of the project boundary

D.

Measure densities within a ½ mile (0.80 km) radius of the project boundary

Question 38

A decorative overhead light fixture is specified for a project that costs $1,500 USD and uses recycled water bottles as part of the diffuser shade. The shades are 10% of the overall weight of the fixture and are 50% post-consumer recycled content. Assuming no other portions of the fixture meet sustainability criteria, what would the contributing value of the fixture be?

Options:

A.

$75

B.

$150

C.

$750

D.

$1,500

Question 39

Which of the following statements are true for Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) plan prerequisite compliance?

Options:

A.

The ESC plan cannot be modified during the design phase of the LEED certification

B.

The ESC plan can be developed or modified during the design phase of LEED certification

C.

A compliant ESC plan may be developed during construction

D.

A compliant ESC plan must be in place when the commissioning authority is appointed

Question 40

An electrical team installs photovoltaic panels over a parking lot. This action contributes to which of the following credits?

Options:

A.

Optimize Energy Performance

B.

Light Pollution Reduction

C.

Low-Emitting Materials

D.

Demand Response

Question 41

What document allows a LEED AP to register a project and sign the Certification Agreement?

Options:

A.

Owner Confirmation of Agent Authority

B.

Architect Code of Professional Conduct

C.

Commissioning (Cx) Agent Construction Permit

D.

LEED AP Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect

Question 42

What type of space should a project team ensure is made available in order to attain the Sustainable Sites Credit, Joint Use of Facilities, Option 1: Make Building Space Open to the General Public?

Options:

A.

Locker rooms

B.

Office of the principal

C.

Health clinic

D.

Auditorium

Question 43

How can the additional energy needed to increase the ventilation in a building be mitigated?

Options:

A.

Use economizer strategies

B.

Use higher-rated MERV filters

C.

Use high-pressure drop filters

D.

Reduce the size of the ventilation ductwork

Question 44

A LEED Building Design and Construction project includes an outdoor stage for theatrical performances. In pursuit of Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction the engineer has specified an LED fixture to illuminate actors on the stage while limiting light pollution. Which of the following suggestions should the LEED AP give to the project owner?

Options:

A.

Modify the design to enclose the performance areas

B.

Calculate the return on investment over the 20-year life of the project

C.

Compare the energy consumption against an alternative

D.

Inform the owner that the LED fixture is exempt from Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction

Question 45

A project team member has prepared a map and accompanying table as documentation for the Location and Transportation Credit. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses. Option 2. Diverse Uses. The map includes the location of each diverse use. the location of the project and the main entrance of the building. The table includes the distance to each use. the name of each use and the category of each use The team lead reviews the documentation and notes an important missing item. Which of the following is the most important item to add to the documentation?

Options:

A.

A description of each use

B.

The location of parking lots near each use

C.

Walking routes from the project to each use

D.

A calculation of the expected number of project occupants who will visit each use

Question 46

For Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit, a project team preparing timetables and service-level documentation must ensure the materials include

Options:

A.

verification that a weighted daily average has been used for each qualifying route

B.

confirmation that functional entries of the project are within 3/4 mi. (1.20 km) of the stop

C.

verification that a weighted building average has been used for each qualifying functional entry

D.

confirmation that each qualifying route features paired route service (service in opposite directions)

Question 47

What nonroof measure contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction, Option 1. Nonroof and Roof?

Options:

A.

Use a high reflectance roof finish

B.

Install artificial turf

C.

Locate a minimum of 75% of parking spaces under cover

D.

Provide shade with structures covered by energy generation systems

Question 48

Which is a benefit of earning Regional Priority credits?

Options:

A.

The LEED project can achieve more sustainable outcomes by recognizing the issues that are a priority in the project's location

B.

The context of the project's location is not addressed, allowing the project team to focus on the building's priority issues

C.

The project's operations are considered separately from design and construction, allowing the project team to focus on regional issues

D.

The LEED project is able to skip a review phase by considering the issues that are a priority in the project's location

Question 49

A new Science Education Center is pursuing LEED certification. Which of the following strategies could be submitted to earn an Innovation in Design credit?

Options:

A.

The selection of energy-efficient LED fixtures for all of the building's lighting

B.

The installation of an air-purifying facade material on the front entrance of the building

C.

The integration of rainwater management strategies to achieve a Regional Priority Credit

D.

The implementation of a comprehensive metering strategy to measure three individual energy end uses

Question 50

What type of project would benefit from showing compliance with Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance, Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide?

Options:

A.

One in which the budget and timeline would benefit from simplified decision making and analysis during the project design

B.

One in which the project team wants to explore the energy performance and load reduction effects of several envelope and lighting designs and mechanical systems

C.

One in which the project team wants to achieve efficiency trade-offs between systems, offsetting the lower efficiency of one system by the improved efficiency of another

One in which the owner wants an estimate of the carbon reductions or lower operating costs (energy savings, demand charge savings) from energy strategies, beyond a simple calculation for individual energy conservation measures

Question 51

Which of the following assessments is conducted prior to the completion of the schematic design and explores methods to reduce energy use within a proposed building?

Options:

A.

Energy audit

B.

Building systems commissioning (Cx)

C.

Simple box energy analysis

D.

Mechanical systems inspection

Question 52

A project team develops a site plan for a school project with an athletic field and a playground with real grass. In order to qualify for the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Outdoor Water Use Reduction, the landscape area calculations:

Options:

A.

Must include the athletic field and playground

B.

May include the playground but must exclude the athletic field

C.

Must include the playground but exclude the athletic field

D.

May include or exclude the athletic field and the playground

Question 53

At the time of registering a project in LEED Online, Regional Priority credits are determined based upon the project's

Options:

A.

environmental zone

B.

longitude and latitude

C.

ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010 climate zone

D.

Environmental Protection Agency Phase I Assessment

Question 54

The project landscape architect suggests reducing the area planned for surface parking and replacing it with additional vegetated space. What benefit would this strategy provide to the owner?

Options:

A.

Increases the rainwater infiltration capacity

B.

Decreases the amount of bicycle parking that must be provided

C.

Increases the overall SR (solar reflectance) of the hardscape area

D.

Decreases the required amount of on-street parking that must be provided

Question 55

What is the average flush rate for a dual flush toilet with a high flush rate of 1.6 gpf (6 lpf) and a low flush rate of 1.05 gpf (4 lpf)?

Options:

A.

1.05 gpf (4 lpf)

B.

1.19 gpf (4.5 lpf)

C.

1.23 gpf (4.66 lpf)

D.

1.32 gpf (5 lpf)

Question 56

For Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan, which of the following

items is required for credit compliance?

Options:

A.

MERV 13 (F7) filtration media

B.

Indoor Environmental Quality test results

C.

Photographic documentation

D.

Separating construction waste

Question 57

A project in a cold climate does not want a highly reflective roof because they want the heat absorption. How can this

project comply with Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction?

Options:

A.

The credit is not feasible for this project

B.

The credit may be achieved by using nonroof measures only

C.

The credit is applicable for projects that document this special condition

D.

The credit can only be achieved by using an alternative compliance path

Question 58

A luxury hotel project is in the design phase and is located on a scenic waterfront. It is one point away from attaining LEED Platinum certification. The LEED AP is recommending that the team pursue Innovation Credit, Innovation, Option 3. Additional Strategies. Which of the following credits would be desirable considering the location of the project?

Options:

A.

Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, Exemplary Performance

B.

Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Quality Views, Exemplary Performance

C.

Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Acoustic Performance, Exemplary Performance

D.

Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Commissioning, Exemplary Performance

Question 59

Which of the following is omitted from the assessment while performing preliminary energy modeling?

Options:

A.

Massing and orientation

B.

Thermal comfort ranges

C.

Supply sources

D.

Plug and process loads

Question 60

What is the system boundary that a building life cycle analysis must be defined to account for?

Options:

A.

Cradle-to-gate

B.

Cradle-to-grave

C.

Cradle-to-cradle

D.

Cradle-to-building

Question 61

In order for a product to contribute to Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization, Environmental Product Declarations, Option 1. Environmental Product Declaration, the product needs to be

Options:

A.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified

B.

cradle-to-cradle certified

C.

third-party verified in a Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR)

D.

critically reviewed life-cycle assessment conforming to ISO 14044

Question 62

Which of the following actions should be taken to ensure that project team members understand and prioritize the selection of materials compliant with the Materials and Resources Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization?

Options:

A.

Select locally sourced and manufactured materials

B.

Procure materials directly from raw material suppliers

C.

Include all building materials in a whole-building life-cycle analysis

D.

Include the material requirements in the project specifications

Question 63

The use of lead, mercury, copper and cadmium should be limited because they all

Options:

A.

are persistent bioaccumulative toxins

B.

reduce the life cycle assessment of a building

C.

take an unreasonable amount of energy to recycle

D.

interfere with the magnetic instruments in a medical building

Question 64

Which item is included in the reuse calculation for Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction?

Options:

A.

Floor decking

B.

Asbestos insulation

C.

Exterior glazing

D.

Plumbing fixtures

Question 65

Where must a building's no-smoking signage be posted?

Options:

A.

Within 10 ft. (3 m) of all building entrances

B.

Within 10 ft. (3 m) of the main building entrance(s)

C.

Within 25 ft. (8 m) of all building entrances

D.

Within 25 ft. (8 m) of the main building entrance(s)

Question 66

A project team is providing additional ventilation under Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies. What credit could this adversely affect?

Options:

A.

Energy and Enhanced Commissioning

B.

Indoor Environmental Quality, Thermal Comfort

C.

Energy and Atmosphere, Optimize Energy Performance

D.

Indoor Environmental Quality, Interior Lighting

Question 67

What aspects of each space should the LEED consultant consider to identify the regularly occupied spaces on a project to ensure that floor area values are utilized consistently across credits?

Options:

A.

Rate of outdoor air provided per person

B.

Fire ratings of installed wall and ceiling assemblies

C.

Average number of occupants standing or seated

D.

Typical duration of occupancy in each space per day

Question 68

For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, what is the minimum percentage requirement for metering any individual energy end uses?

Options:

A.

Those that represent 10% or more of the total annual consumption of the building

B.

Those that represent 25% or more of the total annual consumption of the building

C.

Those that represent 20% or more of the total annual consumption of the building

D.

Those that represent 15% or more of the total annual consumption of the building

Question 69

The project team achieved a strategy not addressed in the LEED Green Building Rating System, which proved to be a significant, measurable environmental benefit for the project. What can the project team do in order to get a benefit for this strategy?

Options:

A.

Submit a regional priority credit

B.

No benefit can be achieved since the strategy is not included in the rating system

C.

Submit the manufacturer's product declaration

D.

Submit an innovation credit

Question 70

A new building containing private offices is pursuing Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit. Which would comply?

Options:

A.

Locate the project ¼ mile (0.4 km) walking distance from two campus bus system lines (only accessible to campus students) with two stops each

B.

Locate the project ½ mile (0.8 km) walking distance from two bus lines with two stops each

C.

Locate the project ¼ mile (0.4 km) walking distance from a planned, funded, and partially complete subway station

D.

Locate the project ½ mile (0.8 km) walking distance from a planned, not funded commuter rail

Question 71

What are the Storage and Collection of Recyclables requirements for only Retail projects under the Materials and Resources Prerequisite?

Options:

A.

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit for the duration of the project in an existing location or make projections based on historical data for similar establishments. Identify the top-five recyclable waste streams while stating the top-four waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

B.

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit once a month for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on data gathered from a previous cycle. Identify the top-three recyclable waste streams while stating the top-two waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

C.

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit twice a year for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on the previous year's data for their business. Identify the top-four recyclable waste streams while stating the top-three waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

D.

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit for the once a year for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on the previous year's data for their business. Identify the top-four recyclable waste streams while stating the top-three waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

Question 72

Which of the following is required when documenting a LEED Pilot credit?

Options:

A.

Compliance letter

B.

LEED AP approval

C.

Innovation narrative

D.

Pilot Credit registration

Question 73

Which rating system is appropriate for a new mixed-use building with 300,000 ft2 (27 871 m2) of residential units, 150,000 ft2 (13 935 m2) hotel and 50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) of retail space?

Options:

A.

Retail

B.

Hospitality

C.

Core and Shell Development

D.

New Construction

Question 74

Which of the following Sustainable Sites credits are eligible to be used as a campus approach?

Options:

A.

Light Pollution Reduction, Places of Respite, Open Space

B.

Heat Island Reduction, Places of Respite, Site Master Plan

C.

Direct Exterior Access, Heat Island Reduction, Rainwater Management

D.

Heat Island Reduction, Light Pollution Reduction, Rainwater Management

Question 75

What is the minimum number of members of the integrated project team for the Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design?

Options:

A.

One

B.

Two

C.

Four

D.

Six

Question 76

An owner has requested that the project team redesign a large office building. As part of the redesign, the owner would like to move the main entrance to the opposite side of the building. Achievement of which credit may be affected by the move?

Options:

A.

Location and Transportation Credit, High-Priority Site

B.

Location and Transportation Credit, Sensitive Land Protection

C.

Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

D.

Location and Transportation Credit, LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

Question 77

In order to comply with Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Option 2, Additional Enhanced Air Quality Strategies:

Options:

A.

All entrances to the building must have entryway systems 10 ft. (3 m) long in the direction of travel

B.

All particle filters in the ventilation system must meet Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) standard Class F7 or better

C.

CO₂ monitors must be fitted in all densely occupied spaces and configured to provide an alert

D.

All outdoor air supply systems must have an airflow measurement device that measures at least 90% of the airflow

Question 78

Which of the following is required in determining the baseline for Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction?

Options:

A.

Duration of use

B.

Building floor area

C.

Make and model of fixtures

D.

Proposed design fixture flow rates

Question 79

When considering the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Thermal Comfort, what is the minimum percentage of building occupants that must have individual comfort controls?

Options:

A.

10%

B.

25%

C.

50%

D.

75%

Question 80

A commercial office building with a footprint of 70,000 ft2 (6 503.2 m2) has an overall site area of 200,000 ft2 (18 580.6 m2). The project design includes 15,000 ft2 (1 393.5 m2) of pedestrian oriented hardscape and 18,000 ft2 (1 672.3 m2) of vegetated open space. Which of the following is necessary to satisfy the requirement for the outdoor space to be physically accessible when calculating the Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space?

Options:

A.

A garden space dedicated to industrial food production for use by local communities

B.

A garden space with only one vegetation type and species during the summer for visual interest

C.

A dark paving area with site elements to encourage parking near wetlands or naturally designed ponds

D.

A pedestrian-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that accommodate outdoor social activities

Question 81

When calculating the reverberation time of a room, which of the following pieces of information is least relevant?

Options:

A.

Height and width of room

B.

Noise reduction coefficient of the ceiling surface

C.

Sound absorption coefficient of the floor surface

D.

Operating sound level of nearest HVAC equipment

Question 82

Which of the following is the location of CO2 sensors in naturally ventilated spaces to comply with the Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?

Options:

A.

At least 6 ft. (2 m) above the floor

B.

At least 3 ft. (1 m) away from windows

C.

Between 3 ft. and 6 ft. (1 m and 2 m) above the floor

D.

On the ceiling 3 ft. (1 m) away from adjacent walls

Question 83

A project team seeking certification for a new school is attempting to achieve Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Option 2. Reduction of Total Waste Material. What strategy can be taken to meet the requirements of this credit?

Options:

A.

Track waste materials per occupant

B.

Track waste materials used on site

C.

Document total waste by project cost

D.

Document total waste per building floor area

Question 84

Which of the following pairs of strategies can help reduce the landscape water demand beyond the prerequisite level in Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

Options:

A.

Mulched paths and weather sensor controls

B.

Artificial turf grass and alternative water sources

C.

Plant species selection and permeable pavement

D.

Alternative water sources and smart scheduling technology

Question 85

A project team compares a life-cycle assessment (LCA) model to a baseline design to determine the reductions in six impact categories. One impact category exceeds the baseline by 7%. Which alternative analyses should the team run to check different impact measurements?

Options:

A.

Change the orientation of the design case building

B.

Optimize the slab depth of the design case building

C.

Decrease the gross floor area of the baseline building

D.

Increase the wall mass and types of windows in the baseline building

Question 86

What standard should an engineer use when establishing minimum ventilation rates for a new mechanically ventilated space to earn Indoor Environmental Quality, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?

Options:

A.

Local building code

B.

ASHRAE 62.1-2010

C.

International Mechanical Code 2012

D.

The ventilation code requiring the greatest volume of outside air

Question 87

Which of the following characteristics are a requirement of a compliant water meter?

Options:

A.

Must be digital

B.

Must be permanently installed

C.

Must transmit data to a remote location

D.

Must be capable of storing data for 36 months

Question 88

Short-term bicycle storage in Location and Transportation Credit, Bicycle Facilities must be within 100 ft. (30 m) walking distance of any:

Options:

A.

Bicycle network

B.

Emergency access

C.

Main entrance

D.

Shower room

Question 89

A project team is attempting Location and Transportation Credit, High Priority Site, and selects Option 1: Historic District. To demonstrate that the project is in an infill site, the project team must confirm that:

Options:

A.

At least 75% of qualifying land areas within ¾ mile (1.20 km) are previously developed

B.

At least 75% of qualifying land areas within ½ mile (0.80 km) are previously developed

C.

The site is a brownfield as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

D.

The project is a Federal Renewal Community site

Question 90

A new commercial building is being designed to use small capacity air handling units. To meet the requirements of the Carbon Dioxide Monitoring strategy in the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Environmental

Quality Strategies, where would CO2 monitors need to be located?

Options:

A.

In each occupied space

B.

In each densely occupied space

C.

In each occupied space and outdoors

D.

In each occupied space over 500 ft2 (46 m2)

Question 91

Which of these is a method to assess the regional context of a building's design for sustainability?

Options:

A.

Conducting a site analysis

B.

Consulting with neighbors

C.

Improving a design threshold

D.

Performing an energy analysis of the building

Question 92

The goal of the design charrette during Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design is to:

Options:

A.

Develop the building energy model

B.

Optimize the green strategies across all aspects

C.

Calculate the life cycle cost of the building

D.

Choose an appropriate Commissioning Authority (CxA)

Question 93

What are the three phases within the Integrative Process Credit, Integrative Process?

Options:

A.

Pre-design, Discovery, Design and Construction

B.

Discovery, Design and Construction, Operations and Feedback

C.

Schematic Design, Design and Construction, Operations and Feedback

D.

Design Charrette, Schematic Design, Operations and Feedback

Question 94

What issue must be present on the project site to achieve Location and Transportation Credit, High-Priority Site, Option 3. Brownfield Remediation?

Options:

A.

Mercury containing lamps

B.

Contaminated soil or groundwater

C.

Asphalt construction waste

D.

Asbestos tile and glue

Question 95

Who must be a member of the integrated project team for the Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design?

Options:

A.

The general contractor

B.

A LEED AP

C.

The project's mechanical engineer

D.

The owner or an owner's representative

Question 96

What reference standard is used to determine compliance with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used?

Options:

A.

ASHRAE 55-2010

B.

ASHRAE 90.1-2007

C.

ASHRAE 90.1-2010

D.

ASHRAE 62.1-2010

Question 97

Which of the following transit modes is considered to be walkable if it is within 1/2 mile (0.8 km) of the functional entry of a project?

Options:

A.

Taxi stand

B.

Ferry terminal

C.

Local bus stop

D.

Streetcar stop

Question 98

Which of the following strategies can be used to decrease the envelope load of a building?

Options:

A.

Provide summer solar shading

B.

Maximize daylighting

C.

Decrease opaque wall area

D.

Use economizers for free cooling

Question 99

The design team for a school project finds that they can achieve an 18% savings in indoor water use from the baseline. If the team adds a rainwater harvesting system that reduces water use by another 10%, they can earn:

Options:

A.

Zero points because they have not fulfilled the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction

B.

Only the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction

C.

Two points for Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction

D.

One or two points for Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction depending on the type of metering installed

Question 100

A newly constructed school has installed solar thermal systems and wind turbines on site. To achieve the maximum number of Energy and Atmosphere points, which team members must be included?

Options:

A.

Energy Modeler and Contractor

B.

Construction Manager and Energy Modeler

C.

Energy Modeler and Commissioning (Cx) Agent

D.

Commissioning (Cx) Agent and Facilities Manager

Question 101

Which of the following requires standard appliances for indoor water reduction?

Options:

A.

CEE Tier 3A

B.

GreenSeal

C.

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010

D.

ISO 14044-2006

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