Question 1

Green building does not impose a particular design or construction method, nor does it generally appear distinctive from standard construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following locations would be the best choice for a green building site?

Accepted Answer

A)  In close proximity to existing infrastructure 
B)  On a site that has never been previously built on 
C)  In areas that have cultural significance 
D)  On undeveloped land away from highly populated areas A

Question 3

A hot, humid climate design would most likely include _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the long side facing sunward 
B)  north-opening U-shaped buildings with courtyards 
C)  partially submerged structures 
D)  minimal windows on the east and west sides D

Question 4

Constant exposure to polluted air in buildings is a cause of many health disorders, a condition sometimes called _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic fatigue syndrome 
B)  autoimmune disease 
C)  sick building syndrome 
D)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder

Question 5

A temperate climate design would most likely include _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  heavily insulated windows and floors 
B)  massive walls 
C)  most windows on the sunward side 
D)  raised structures

Question 6

Although a factor to consider, the location of a building is not as important as its design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Green building is an effort to build _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibly and sustainably 
B)  inexpensively and uniformly 
C)  with cutting edge technology and resources 
D)  structures that don't require fossil fuels

Question 8

A cold climate design would most likely include _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal surface area 
B)  placement of windows to prevent direct illumination 
C)  wind traps 
D)  cooking spaces  isolated from sleeping spaces

Question 9

A building that could be considered green in one location may not be green in another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ energy is the sum of all the energy used to construct a building from harvest to manufacture to installation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Process 
B)  Embodied 
C)  Functional 
D)  Generated

Question 11

For a temperature of about 68 °F, most people find a relative humidity _____ to be acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 30% 
B)  between 30% and 70% 
C)  at least 75% 
D)  between 75% and 80%

Question 12

The extraction of resources to construct buildings is part of green building but has little to no impact on our quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A green building should maintain a constant temperature _____ during the winter.

Accepted Answer

A)  of 68°F 
B)  between 76°F and 80°F 
C)  of 80°F 
D)  between 69°F and 75°F

Question 14

Because CFL bulbs contain mercury that is harmful to humans and the environment, they should not be used to replace incandescent light bulbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many common electronic devices never fully turn off. If not disconnected from the power supply, they continue to draw electricity even when switched off. This hidden use of energy is called ______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  operational energy 
B)  minimal loads 
C)  embodied energy 
D)  phantom loads

Exam 1: Introduction to Green Building

Green building does not impose a particular design or construction method, nor does it generally appear distinctive from standard construction.

Which of the following locations would be the best choice for a green building site?

A hot, humid climate design would most likely include _____ .

Constant exposure to polluted air in buildings is a cause of many health disorders, a condition sometimes called _____ .

A temperate climate design would most likely include _____ .

Although a factor to consider, the location of a building is not as important as its design.

Green building is an effort to build _____ .

A cold climate design would most likely include _____ .

A building that could be considered green in one location may not be green in another.

_____ energy is the sum of all the energy used to construct a building from harvest to manufacture to installation.

For a temperature of about 68 °F, most people find a relative humidity _____ to be acceptable.

The extraction of resources to construct buildings is part of green building but has little to no impact on our quality of life.

A green building should maintain a constant temperature _____ during the winter.

Because CFL bulbs contain mercury that is harmful to humans and the environment, they should not be used to replace incandescent light bulbs.

Many common electronic devices never fully turn off. If not disconnected from the power supply, they continue to draw electricity even when switched off. This hidden use of energy is called ______ .