Deck 3: Innovation

Question 1

How many points can a project team earn for involving LEED Accredited Professionals in the project?

A)0
B)1
C)1.5
D)2

Answer 1

1

Question 2

Which one of the following earns an exemplary performance point?

A)Using indoor water efficiently
B)Purchasing off-site renewable energy
C)Practicing integrated design
D)Reducing potable water use by 45%

Answer 2

Reducing potable water use by 45%

Question 3

Projects can identify which credits have regional priority by ___________.

A)Checking the USGBC website
B)Researching locally pertinent environmental issues
C)Submitting a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
D)Calculating the net environmental impact

Answer 3

Checking the USGBC website

Question 4

An Innovation in Design credit for innovative strategies is likely available for projects that:

A)Develop a green cleaning policy specific to the project materials being used
B)Plan to enroll the project in the newest version of LEED for Homes
C)Include more than one LEED Accredited Professional
D)For a high profile LEED project

Question 5

LEED has recognized the following kinds of exemplary performance except:

A)Exceeding the density requirements for Sustainable Sites credits
B)Diverting construction waste by 90%
C)Providing 80% day lighting
D)Reducing water use by 30%

Question 6

Which of the following projects was the first building recognized by USGBC as carbon neutral, earning the project an Innovation in Design credit?

A)Washington Veteran's Home
B)Manulife U.S. Headquarters
C)McKinney Green Building
D)The Aldo Leopold Legacy Center

Question 7

LEED Credit Interpretation Requests are typically submitted when:

A)Points are achieved over a specific threshold
B)An Exemplary Performance credit is achieved
C)A credit is submitted and rejected for points
D)There is a conflict between credit requirements

Question 8

The intent of the Innovation in Design Credit is to provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for:

A)Employing all possible points on the LEED checklist
B)Innovative performance in only specific categories addressed by LEED
C)Innovative performance in green building categories not already addressed by LEED
D)Use of a design strategy aided in the achievement of an existing LEED credit

Question 9

How many possible points can be achieved in the Innovation in Design category in LEED?

A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7

Question 10

To practice integrated design:

A)Team members involved in the building project are required to be LEED Accredited Professionals
B)Team members are encouraged to communicate information about systems and concepts throughout all construction phases
C)Team members are required to employ innovative strategies
D)Team members are required to achieve exemplary performance

Question 11

The two primary ways to earn Innovation in Design credits are:

A)To exceed the level required by the LEED prerequisite and introduce new strategies for sustainable development
B)To meet the level required by the LEED prerequisite and present opportunities that are not currently addressed by LEED
C)To exceed the level required by the LEED credit and pursue an Innovation in Design credit approved on a previous project
D)To exceed the level required by the LEED credit and employ integrated design strategies

Question 12

What innovative strategies are on the horizon for five or ten years from now?

A)Achievement of LEED Double Platinum Certification
B)Earth sheltered living
C)Green housekeeping
D)Organic landscaping

Question 13

Innovation in Design rewards projects for including a LEED Accredited Professional on the team to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to the design and construction phase. Which of the following is not a LEED specialty amongst the professional credentials offered?

A)Interior, design, and construction
B)Operations and maintenance
C)Residential
D)Neighborhood development

Question 14

Assuming all points are awarded in the Innovation in Design category, what approximate percentage of the total LEED points is contributed towards the project?

A)5%
B)10%
C)15%
D)None of the above

Question 15

Up to how many bonus points are available for the Regional Priority category?

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6

Question 16

A possible Innovation in Design point may be awarded to a project that:

A)Has building designs that have not been constructed before
B)Reduces water consumption
C)Encourages day lighting
D)Is carbon neutral

Question 17

Innovation in Design credits for LEED are evaluated based on:

A)The Credit Interpretation Ruling
B)Each project
C)Approval for a similar strategy on another project
D)Use of a particular product

Question 18

Credits may be earned for Regional Priority in LEED, which:

A)Can only be earned if all Innovation in Design credits are awarded
B)Can only be applied to new construction and major renovation projects
C)Is awarded based on the regionally specific environmental issues addressed
D)Is awarded based on the satisfaction of all the prerequisites for the project

Question 19

How many Continuing Education (CE) hours are required for LEED Green Associates?

A)10 hours annually
B)10 hours biennially
C)15 hours annually
D)15 hours biennially

Question 20

How many total bonus credits are available in LEED?

A)4
B)6
C)8
D)10

Question 21

Which of the following would not earn an Innovation in Design credit?

A)Educational Outreach program
B)Integrated Pest Management Program
C)Green Housekeeping
D)Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials

Question 22

How can involvement of a LEED Accredited Professional enhance a project?

A)They understand the importance of considering interactions between the LEED prerequisites and credits and their respective criteria.
B)They are able to earn bonus credits towards the project.
C)They are the experts in all of the various professional credentials.
D)They are the only member on the team that can register the project for LEED.

Question 23

What is an example of today's innovative building components that were not used five or ten years ago?

A)Low-emitting furniture and furnishings
B)Low volume fly ash
C)High volume turf landscaping
D)High volume cement

Question 24

What first step should a project team take to determine whether an Innovation in Design strategy be eligible for the credit?

A)Research existing Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)
B)Calculate the strategy's overall environmental impact
C)Draft a detailed narrative for the LEED submittal
D)Check the LEED rating system

Question 25

What section of LEED should one review to understand the primary goal of each prerequisite or credit?

A)LEED credit
B)LEED intent
C)LEED prerequisite
D)LEED Green Building Rating System