Deck 4: Leed

Question 1

The LEED Rating System is the benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of the following high-performance green buildings except:

A)Healthcare facilities
B)Homes
C)Neighborhood construction
D)Retail

Answer 1

Neighborhood construction

Question 2

According to a report to California's Sustainable Building Task Force, a green building has the potential to reduce construction waste on an average of:

A)40%
B)60%
C)70%
D)80%

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

All but one of the following are considerations that should be taken in evaluating the life-cycle of a building. Which one is not a consideration?

A)Where building materials comes from and where they will go after use
B)What the energy and water sources are
C)How the building users will get to and from the building
D)New and innovative technologies and strategies

Answer 3

New and innovative technologies and strategies

Question 4

The Schematic Design (SD) phase in construction serves which purpose?

A)Explores several design options and alternatives, with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout and scope of work
B)Begins the process of spatial refinement and usually involves the first design of a project's energy systems
C)Carries the design into the detail level for all spaces, systems, and materials so that construction can take place
D)Entails gathering information, recognizing stakeholder needs, establishing project goals, and selecting the site

Question 5

LEED-certified buildings are designed to do all of the following except:

A)Lower operating costs and increase asset value
B)Reduce waste sent to landfills
C)Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities
D)Promote publicity to announce LEED project registration

Question 6

All LEED Professional Credentialing exams assess candidates' abilities at the following hierarchical cognitive levels, except:

A)Recognition
B)Quantitative comparison
C)Analysis
D)Application

Question 7

Life-cycle cost analysis looks at the cost of green building and:

A)The types of advantages that are discovered when investments are made
B)The ways to create more comfortable, healthier, and sustainable built environments
C)The cost of on-site renewable energy source
D)Measures the overall energy reduction

Question 8

In conventional design and construction processes, project team members:

A)Practice integrated approach
B)Move through each phase independently
C)Move through the schematic design phase independently
D)Move through phases in both the integrated approach and independently

Question 9

All but one of the following items are included in the Design phase of the construction process. Which one is not included?

A)Predesign
B)Schematic design
C)Design development
D)Construction documents

Question 10

During the construction administration phase, which one of the following tasks is performed?

A)Commissioning
B)Bidding
C)Construction documents
D)Costs are established

Question 11

Recommissioning, along with occupant surveying (via a post-occupancy evaluation), is recommended to take place at regular intervals in which phase of the building lifecycle?

A)Occupancy
B)Construction
C)Certificate of occupancy
D)Sale

Question 12

A project team member is detailing the specifics in planning the air conditioning systems within a building. This project is in the ________ phase of construction.

A)Schematic design
B)Design development
C)Construction documents
D)Construction administration

Question 13

In a project, the construction documents phase occurs before ______ and after ______.

A)Construction administration; construction
B)Construction; construction administration
C)Construction; bidding
D)Construction administration; schematic design

Question 14

The sequential order of construction phase is as follows:

A)Design, construction administration, bidding, and occupancy
B)Predesign, design, bidding, construction, and occupancy
C)Predesign, design, construction, construction documents, and construction administration
D)Design, bidding, construction and construction documents, and sale

Question 15

Which of the following is not part of the design team?

A)Planning staff
B)Architect
C)Day lighting and energy modeler
D)Commissioning authority

Question 16

Studies indicate that ____% of the decisions associated with environmental impacts are made during the first _____% of the design process:

A)25; 10
B)50; 25
C)70; 10
D)90; 25

Question 17

What is expected to be the outcome of an integrated design process?

A)Higher first cost and higher operating costs
B)Lower first cost and lower operating costs
C)Higher first cost and lower operating costs
D)Lower first cost and higher operating cots

Question 18

Studies have demonstrated that ______% or less of the average marginal cost of a building is associated with green buildings.

A)1
B)2
C)4
D)5

Question 19

What contributes to the largest consumption of energy in buildings in the United States?

A)Water heating
B)Space heating
C)Space cooling
D)Electric lighting

Question 20

S. Green Building Council emphasizes using which type of design process?

A)Linear
B)Multiple
C)Integrative
D)Tiered

Question 21

What are the three aspects of sustainability affecting the triple bottom line?

A)Economic theory, cultural agendas, and global sustainability
B)Energy efficiency, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality
C)Building codes, green practices, and economic theory
D)Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility

Question 22

The installation of an electric hand blow dryer in restrooms will result in which of the following?

A)Reduced water use
B)Reduced materials and resources
C)Reduced hours of occupancy
D)Increased productivity

Question 23

LEED points are weighted based on what?

A)Environmental impact and human benefits
B)Environmental performance and difficulty to achieve each credit
C)Material costs and economic prosperity of each credit
D)Regional priority and health benefits

Question 24

Which construction phase is the most important in order to incorporate an integrative design approach?

A)Predesign
B)Schematic design
C)Design development
D)Construction documents

Question 25

Sustainable design is different from regenerative design in that:

A)Sustainable design is referred to as high performance building
B)Sustainable design is a long-term maintenance of the ecosystem components
C)Regenerative design goes beyond reducing negative impact on the environment
D)Regenerative design meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 26

Carbon footprint is a measure of:

A)Transportation
B)Volatile organic compounds
C)Greenhouse gas emissions
D)Energy use

Question 27

Which of the following is considered to be biodegradable?

A)Plastics
B)Metals
C)Paper
D)Glass

Question 28

All of the following are ways of reducing a building's operational carbon footprint except:

A)Improving building insulation
B)Replacing incandescent lights with CFLS
C)Purchasing carbon offsets
D)Providing public transit subsidies for employees

Question 29

When registering a project to be LEED-certified, one must:

A)Go to www.usgbc.org
B)Go to www.gbci.org
C)Go to www.leedratingsystem.org
D)Go to www.leedonline.org

Question 30

After having obtained Continuing Education (CE) credits to apply towards your LEED Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), one must submit their hours to:

A)www.usgbc.org
B)www.gbci.org
C)www.leedratingsystem.org
D)www.leedonline.org

Question 31

To find information on green building research, one should go to:

A)www.usgbc.org
B)www.gbci.org
C)www.leedratingsystem.org
D)www.leedonline.org

Question 32

After reviewing the LEED Rating System, a project team agrees to reach Platinum level for certification for New Construction and Major Renovations. Out of 100 points, the team expects to obtain 88 points with 40 being prerequisites. How many points are required for the project?

A)40
B)48
C)88
D)100

Question 33

A project team is working on credits under the Location and Linkages category. Which of the following LEED Rating System are they working on?

A)LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Homes
C)LEED for Schools
D)LEED for New Construction

Question 34

A project team has successfully earned the point for Awareness and Education (AE 2) for Education of Building Manager. Which of the following LEED rating systems are they working on?

A)LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Homes
C)LEED for Schools
D)LEED for New Construction

Question 35

A project team is working on the Smart Location and Linkages applications to determine what the best locations are for the new development that would ensure compact, contiguous buildings with multiple transportation options. The LEED Rating Systems they are working on is:

A)LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Homes
C)LEED for Schools
D)LEED for New Construction

Question 36

The Green Infrastructure and Buildings category promotes the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure that reduce energy and water use, while promoting more sustainable use of materials, reuse of existing and historic structures, and other sustainable best practices. This category in LEED Rating System can be found in:

A)LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Homes
C)LEED for Schools
D)LEED for New Construction

Question 37

Each prerequisite and credit in the LEED 2009 reference guides contains the following components except:

A)Definitions
B)Benefits and issues to consider
C)Implementation
D)Charts and Diagrams

Question 38

An optional LEED Green Building Rating System component whose achievement results in the earning of points toward certification is called:

A)registration
B)intent
C)credit
D)certification

Question 39

All of the following statements are true except:

A)all LEED Rating Systems are based on 100 points
B)all LEED credits are worth a minimum of one point
C)all LEED credits are positive and whole numbers
D)all LEED credits receive a single, static weight in each rating system

Question 40

A project team has earned 65 points with the maximum bonus credits for Innovation in Design for LEED for Schools. Which level of certification has this project reached?

A)Certified
B)Silver
C)Gold
D)Platinum

Question 41

The Rating System for LEED for Existing Schools is in which Reference Guide?

A)LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction
B)LEED Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction
C)LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance
D)LEED Reference Guide for Green Neighborhood Development

Question 42

All Rating Systems must commit to sharing with USGBC and/or GBCI all available actual whole project energy and water usage data for a period of at least __ years:

A)5
B)7
C)9
D)10

Question 43

This LEED Rating System works hand in hand with the LEED for Core & Shell certification system:

A)LEED for Commercial Interiors
B)LEED for Existing Buildings
C)LEED for Healthcare
D)LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations

Question 44

Which LEED Rating System addresses issues such as increased sensitivity to chemicals and pollutants, traveling distances from parking facilities, and access to natural spaces?

A)LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Healthcare
C)LEED for Schools
D)LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations

Question 45

Projects involving postsecondary academic buildings or prekindergarten buildings may choose to use either LEED for Schools or:

A)LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Homes
C)LEED for Schools
D)LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations

Question 46

LEED for Retail can be certified along with all of the following except:

A)LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
B)LEED for Commercial Interiors
C)LEED for Existing Buildings
D)LEED for Core and Shell

Question 47

Which LEED Rating System is targeted to single buildings?

A)LEED for Existing Buildings
B)LEED for Homes
C)LEED for Schools
D)LEED for Healthcare

Question 48

The guidance and procedures as well as default figures that must be used for the LEED Core & Shell Rating System include all of the following except:

A)default occupancy counts
B)core & shell day lighting modeling guidelines
C)core & shell project scope
D)tenant lease or sales agreement

Question 49

One of the team members working on a LEED for Homes project has asked to be provided the status updates and time lines. This team member then was advised to:

A)use LEED Online
B)review the updated checklist
C)contact GBCI
D)contact LEED customer service

Question 50

Once a project team submits design and construction phase documentation to LEED Online, all the following third party certification process takes place except:

A)preliminary review
B)intermediate review
C)final review
D)appeal review

Question 51

A LEED Professional had submitted false data to GBCI for review during the Certification process as a result of an audit was determined that the individual had broken the code of conduct for:

A)LEED professional ethics
B)LEED Steering Committee
C)disciplinary policy
D)ethics policy

Question 52

How many LEED Rating Systems are available?

A)4
B)10
C)11
D)12

Question 53

What is the procedure required to achieve LEED certification?

A)register the project, pay applicable review fees and submit documentation
B)register the project, retain a LEED professional and pay applicable review fees
C)pay applicable review fees, submit documentation and submit for appeal review
D)pay applicable review fees, register the project and submit documentation

Question 54

A description of the background/history of the project, the use(s) of the building in detail, the location and surrounding area of the building , and any other project attributes the team would like to highlight is called:

A)LEED description
B)LEED intent
C)project narrative
D)project boundary

Question 55

A candidate is eligible to be LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty by fulfilling all the following requirements except:

A)document the involvement in support of LEED
B)have previous experience with a LEED Registered project within five years of the application submittal date
C)complete 30 CE hours biennially
D)agree to the Disciplinary Policy

Question 56

Which of the following is not one of the review stages used on LEED for Neighborhood Development?

A)verification and reflection on achievements
B)review prior to completion of the entitlement process
C)review of a completed neighborhood development
D)certification of an approved development plan

Question 57

S. General Services Administration requires that all new federal government construction projects and substantial renovations achieve LEED certification, and it encourages projects to achieve at least a ___ rating.

A)certified
B)silver
C)gold
D)platinum

Question 58

The value of green building construction is projected to increase to $__ billion by 2010.

A)20
B)40
C)60
D)80

Question 59

Integrative designs where rainwater is captured for domestic use and domestic wastewater is then used for landscape irrigation is called:

A)open-loop system
B)closed-loop system
C)reclaimed water
D)stormwater management

Question 60

A University of California-Berkeley researchers calculated that at prevailing capitalization rates, green buildings adds more than $__ million to the market value of each property.

A)5
B)7
C)9
D)11

Question 61

GBCI administers all LEED project certification through third-party certification bodies accredited by:

A)LEED Technical Advisory Group
B)Environmental Protection Agency
C)U.S. Green Building Council
D)American National Standards Institute

Question 62

How many green building categories are available in each LEED Rating System?

A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8

Question 63

The three highest categories of relative importance of impacts based on priorities in the 2009 versions of LEED rating system are as follows:

A)climate change, resource depletion and indoor environmental quality
B)climate change, human health criteria and water intake
C)human health criteria, indoor environmental quality and resource depletion
D)human health criteria, climate change and water intake

Question 64

The goal of the Wingspread Principals call for urgent and effective action to reduce ___ by 60% to 80% below 1990 levels by midcentury.

A)greenhouse gas emissions
B)energy consumption
C)water consumption
D)transportation demand

Question 65

Some green buildings have greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than others because of:

A)specific strategies used to achieve LEED certification
B)the varied level of LEED certification
C)the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines varies by location
D)the varied energy efficiency strategies

Question 66

The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with its construction and operation for a LEED-certified project was measured to determine the building's:

A)embodied emissions of energy
B)embodied emission of materials
C)carbon footprint
D)carbon overlay

Question 67

The building's carbon footprint is determined by all of the following factors except:

A)building systems
B)transportation
C)climate change
D)water

Question 68

To achieve LEED Platinum certification requires satisfying:

A)achieving all the Innovation in Design and Regional Priority credits
B)all points available in the applicable rating system
C)all prerequisites and earning a minimum number of points in the applicable rating system
D)minimum number of points in the applicable rating system

Question 69

Project team members are allowed to submit supporting LEED Documentation for a project during the following construction phase(s):

A)predesign
B)design
C)construction
D)design and construction

Question 70

How many USGBC reviews are included in the registration fee?

A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3

Question 71

Which two LEED rating systems follow slightly different processes ,reflecting differences in planning and development?

A)LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Homes and LEED for Hospitals
C)LEED for Neighborhood Development and LEED for Retail
D)LEED for Neighborhood Development and LEED for Core & Shell

Question 72

Early planning, design, build, verification and certification and reflection on achievement are five steps for which LEED rating system?

A)LEED for Homes
B)LEED for Neighborhood Development
C)LEED for Retail
D)LEED for Core & Shell

Question 73

How many review stages does the LEED for Neighborhood Development offer?

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5