GBES

GBES
LEED GA v4
Practice Test
Pool D
Questions
May 2020
Question 1 of 100
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. Designing waiting areas with views to the outdoors

B. Placing recovery rooms toward the core of the building
C. Using sound isolation
D.Reducing the building's footprint
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Question 2 of 100
What is NOT a principle that should be followed for a successful green building project?
A. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs
B. Commitment to the process through the life of the project
C. Committing to green building early in the process
D.Multidisciplinary approach
E. Looking at long term savings

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Question 3 of 100
Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category?
A. Core and Shell

B. Awareness and education
C. Innovation
D.Sustainable Sites

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Question 4 of 100
What strategies will not reduce the use of potable water for irrigation?
A. Using rainwater for irrigation

B. Installing native plants
C. Using graywater for irrigation
D.Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass

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Question 5 of 100
For which of the following are the ICC International Codes used?
A. Defining minimum indoor air quality standards

B. Providing minimum safeguards for people at home, at school, and in the
workplace
C. Establishing energy-efficiency guidelines for public buildings
D.Guiding code officials about hazardous chemicals contained in building materials

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Question 6 of 100
A material that has met which of the following standards would contribute to material
ingredient optimization?
(Choose 2)
A. Global Reporting Initiative
B. GreenScreen
C. Health Product Declaration
D.Cradle-to-Cradle Certified

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Question 7 of 100
What has ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
A. Runoff from the flooding of a construction site

B. CFC-based refrigerants used in HVAC systems
C. Construction dust
D.Paints with high VOCs

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Question 8 of 100
Grammatically, what language is the appropriate usage to describe a project that has been
certified at any level?
A. LEED Certified
B. LEED certification
C. LEED-certified
D.LEED Certified certified

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Question 9 of 100
Which of the following materials can be certified under the Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC)?
(Choose 3)
A. Bamboo floors
B. Leather furniture
C. Wheatboard desks
D.Softwood moulding
E. Hardwood cabinets
F. Linoleum floor tiles

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Question 10 of 100
Which of the following actions should a project team take to make sure a building remains
efficient during its operation?
A. Verify that no issues occur during a demand-response event

B. Ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and that they support
the owner's project requirements
C. Run computer simulations to prioritize energy-efficiency opportunities
D.Turn on all systems to their maximum output to confirm the building can handle
the load

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Question 11 of 100
Which of the following are strategies for conserving potable water?
A. Installing a bioretention pond

B. Installing an onsite septic system
C. Increasing the infiltration of runoff
D.Installing a dual flush toilet

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Question 12 of 100
Which of the following is the appropriate way to document whether a bathroom sink
qualifies for an indoor water use reduction?
A. By fixture cut sheets

B. By submitting the total quantity of fixtures
C. By occupancy calculations
D.By choosing the product manufacturer in LEED online

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Question 13 of 100
A construction waste management plan should address what items?
A. Where onsite waste can be incinerated and where certified wood can be procured
B. A community recycling program and source reduction
C. A target diversion rate and what materials should be diverted from the waste
stream
D.The disposal of hazardous materials and corporate sustainability reporting

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Question 14 of 100
At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED
certification?
(Choose 2)
A. Gather documentation for 40 of the points available
B. Gather documentation for the prerequisites
C. Hire a LEED AP
D.Record all vendors used on the project

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Question 15 of 100
What standard can assist project teams with engaging in a comprehensive integrative
process?
A. ICC
B. Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and
Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities
C. ENERGY STAR
D.I-Codes

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Question 16 of 100
Why should a building have a green cleaning policy?
A. To provide the janitorial staff with an opportunity to be part of the integrative

design
B. To reduce the costs of cleaning a building
C. To reduce the environmental effects of cleaning products
D.To decrease the time it takes to clean a building

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Question 17 of 100
A university client asks about certifying multiple buildings. Which of the following is an
appropriate response?
A. The Campus Program can be used for projects not necessarily uniform in design or
operations but located on a single campus location.
B. The LEED Volume Program is always used for certifying more than one building.
C. The Campus Program is used for certifying multiple buildings if they are adjacent
to each other.
D.The Neighborhood Development rating system would be used to streamline the
documentation process.

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Question 18 of 100
What minimum contract length is required for an owner to purchase renewable energy
certificates (RECs) for LEED credit?
A. 3 years
B. 10 years
C. 5 years
D.1 year

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Question 19 of 100
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. Parking
C. Rainwater runoff
D.Surrounding density

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Question 20 of 100
One way to reduce a building's energy load is to do which of the following?
A. Reduce a building's thermal mass

B. Increase the size of the building
C. Configure the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter
D.Site the building far away from adjacent buildings

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Question 21 of 100
Commissioning of a building is intended to verify the building and its systems meet which
of the following:
A. The owner's project requirements

B. Occupant preferences
C. HVAC specifications
D.Local building code

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Question 22 of 100
Selecting products that have been developed with a sustainable design is an example of:
A. Recycling
B. Reuse
C. Waste diversion
D.Source reduction

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Question 23 of 100
Reduced emissions are a benefit of purchasing:
A. Certified wood
B. Materials with high SRI
C. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
D.Recycled water

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Question 24 of 100
What types of water can NOT be used for flushing toilets?
A. Graywater
B. Rainwater
C. Non-potable water
D.Blackwater

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Question 25 of 100
The developer of a school project in a sunny region suggests using light shelves to bring
daylight into some of the classrooms. Which of the following issues would arise as a result
of this strategy?
A. Glare reduction
B. Interference with outside views
C. Reduction of low-emitting materials
D.Decreased acoustic performance

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Question 26 of 100
What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping?
A. Trees
B. Turf grass
C. Native plants
D.Annual flowers

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Question 27 of 100
Which building project supports the triple bottom line?
A. Eco-resort built in an area with threatened species

B. Building renovation in a federal empowerment zone
C. Energy efficient building that has poor acoustics
D.Flooring material with a small carbon footprint extracted from an area that displaced
local people

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Question 28 of 100
A project owner is locating an office building on a greenfield near a wetland. The project
team has goals of protecting sensitive ecosystems, reducing the heat-island effect,
designing a healthy building, and reducing energy demand. Given these goals, where should
the project team start?
A. By determining if a demand response program is available from the local utility

company
B. By sourcing local materials
C. By finding out if the owner can lease a renewable energy system
D.By completing an early site assessment

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Question 29 of 100
What helps a project take advantage of the environmental assets of the area they live in?
A. Minimum Program Requirements

B. Local building code
C. Regional Priority credits
D.Prerequisites

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Question 30 of 100
Which of the following is aided by locating a project within a dense area?
A. Increased diversity
B. Preserving historic districts
C. Promoting walkability
D.Promoting vehicles with alternative fuels

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Question 31 of 100
What does the use of light-colored, pervious paving help with?
(Choose 2)
A. Rainwater management
B. Habitat conservation
C. Heat island reduction
D.Open space

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Question 32 of 100
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. Advanced framing
D.Structural insulated panels
E. Reducing hallways
F. Select products that ship with less packaging

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Question 33 of 100
LEED credit forms must be signed by which person?
A. Local code official

B. Declarant
C. Project owner
D.Project manager

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Question 34 of 100
Protecting human health globally and across the entire built environment life cycle is part of
what impact category?
A. Create a Strong Sense of Place

B. Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-Being
C. Promote Innovation and Integration of Green Building Products and Services
D.Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystem Services

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Question 35 of 100
Which of the following is NOT an example of on-site generated renewable energy?
A. Solar
B. Wind
C. Biofuel-based electrical system
D.Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

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Question 36 of 100
Designers and builders can construct green buildings that use significantly less municipal
water than conventional construction by performing which of the following actions?
(Choose 3)
A. Using graywater and/or rainwater for nonpotable water needs
B. Decreasing the number of fixtures in a project
C. Reducing the site's runoff volume
D.Incorporating native landscapes that eliminate the need for irrigation
E. Installing water-efficient fixtures
F. Installing water meters

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Question 37 of 100
A school building consumes electricity from the grid at night while contributing energy back
to the grid during the day from on-site solar panels, resulting in the school having no
electricity costs. This is an example of:
A. Carbon neutrality
B. Zero waste
C. Water balance
D.Net-zero energy

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Question 38 of 100
An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional
project is:
A. Increased prices for selecting a sustainable site

B. Permit fees for plumbing
C. Added utility costs
D.Consultant fees for green building experts

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Question 39 of 100
WaterSense labels apply to what products?
(Choose 3)
A. Private lavatory faucets
B. Toilets
C. Washing machines
D.Irrigation submeters
E. Showerheads

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Question 40 of 100
A project that earns 65 points would earn what level of certification?
A. Platinum
B. Silver
C. Gold
D.Certified

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Question 41 of 100
Which of the following exemplify strategies of reducing harm to the environment over a
building's entire life?
(Choose 3)
A. Using salvaged flooring in a new building
B. Conducting a life-cycle assessment to help reduce a building's environmental
footprint
C. Restoring a historic building
D.Developing a new building on prime farmland
E. Tearing down a building and putting up a more energy-efficient one in its place

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Question 42 of 100
What is a brownfield?
A. Gaps between existing infrastructure

B. An infill site
C. Previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous
waste or pollution
D.A site that has been graded

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Question 43 of 100
What is a strategy for construction activity pollution prevention that would prevent waterway
sedimentation?
A. Reducing fertilization
B. Increasing soil compaction
C. Protecting on-site materials
D.Providing natural buffers around the property

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Question 44 of 100
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.

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Question 45 of 100
What design strategy would reduce the light trespass from a site to help prevent light
pollution?
A. Install lamp posts every 20 feet (6 meters) around the entire property line
B. Up-lighting
C. Install shielded fixtures
D.Paint all hardscapes white

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Question 46 of 100
Which of the following occupants would be classified as an FTE?
A. A part-time salesman
B. A full-time cafeteria worker
C. A full-time telecommuter
D.A museum visitor

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Question 47 of 100
What is true if a building code official finds an issue between a proposed energy efficiency
strategy and the city's building electrical code?
A. The project team must alter the design

B. A LEED reviewer must approve the existing strategy
C. The project administrator should re-run the energy model
D.The electrical contractor can proceed with the design

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Question 48 of 100
When would a project team need to consider increasing the ventilation levels to improve
indoor air quality?
A. During building commissioning

B. Before the occupants move in
C. After the occupants have moved in
D.Pre-design

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Question 49 of 100
For which of the following reasons is it important to conduct occupant surveys?
A. Surveys reduce the ongoing waste stream.

B. Surveys are required for ongoing commissioning.
C. Surveys are a Minimum Program Requirement.
D.Surveys identify areas that need improvement.

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Question 50 of 100
A demand response (DR) event is triggered by the ____.
A. Building owner
B. Utility company
C. Facility manager
D.Building occupants

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Question 51 of 100
What are examples of construction hard costs for an office condominium project?
(Choose 2)
A. Masonry costs paid to a sub-contractor
B. Cost for installing a green roof
C. Fees to develop tenant agreements
D.Irrigation fees for water use

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Question 52 of 100
What design strategy would promote biodiversity the most?
A. Installing a rock garden

B. Installing a dry pond planted with invasive plants
C. Increasing open space and covering it with turf grass
D.Planting a variety of indigenous plants

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Question 53 of 100
Regularly occupied spaces would include which of the following:
A. Restroom
B. Break room
C. Dorm room
D.Corridor

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Question 54 of 100
If a building owner selected a project site in an existing community with proximity to
existing utility lines and street networks, in which of the following ways would it save on
project costs?
A. By reduced infrastructure costs

B. By increased opportunities to participate in demand-response programs
C. By increased availability of grid-source renewable energy
D.By reduced costs of electric transmission

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Question 55 of 100
Which of the following actions are aided by completing a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of a
building during the design process?
(Choose 2)
A. Reducing the amount of materials used
B. Reducing change orders
C. Determining the materials that best fit the project over the building's life
D.Shortening the construction schedule
E. Decreasing the project costs

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Question 56 of 100
Which design strategy allows occupants to actively participate in energy savings?
A. Daylighting
B. Smoking away from the building
C. Task lighting
D.Views to the outdoors

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Question 57 of 100
What low / no cost structural incentive can a municipality make to a developer to encourage
green building?
A. Allowing increases in the floor area ratio

B. Tax credits
C. Fee waivers
D.Green building grants

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Question 58 of 100
Which of the following are sources of graywater?
A. Washing machines
B. Municipal potable water supply systems
C. Toilets
D.Wells
E. Showers

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Question 59 of 100
What site selection would promote walkability and reduce vehicle distance traveled?
A. A site near a solar garden

B. A site with pedestrian access between diverse uses
C. A site near public parking
D.A site near mass transit

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Question 60 of 100
Which of the following must occur before a project team pursues a LEED Interpretation?
A. A committee must review the request.

B. The inquiry must first undergo the project CIR process.
C. The project must earn a LEED certification.
D.The project team must contact USGBC customer service.

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Question 61 of 100
Globally, transportation is responsible for what percent of greenhouse gas emissions?
A. 35%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D.25%

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Question 62 of 100
What environmental externalities occur when buildings use significant quantities of potable
water indoors?
A. Increased stormwater runoff

B. Decreased energy efficiency
C. Increased environmental burdens on the water supply
D.Increased water rates

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Question 63 of 100
A tenant is reviewing cabinets for an office kitchen. One option is wheatboard cabinets
sourced from different areas and compressed together with glue. A second option is solid
oak cabinets extracted and manufactured locally. How can the environmental attributes of
the products be compared?
A. By a review of the manufacturer's corporate sustainability policy

B. By an air-quality sample
C. By a life-cycle assessment
D.By the product's MSDS

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Question 64 of 100
What information is needed to calculate the SRI of a material?
(Choose 2)
A. Thickness of the material
B. Emissivity
C. Reflectance
D.Thermal gradient

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Question 65 of 100
How are the number of points a credit can earn in LEED determined?
A. Member companies vote on which credits should receive the most points.
B. Each credit is independently evaluated by USGBC within the seven impact
categories.
C. The points are assigned by the GHG emissions related to the credit.
D.The points are set by how difficult the credit is to achieve.

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Question 66 of 100
What best defines the project boundary?
A. Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification

B. Total area within the platted property line not including any non-constructed areas
C. Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it
D.Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; this encompasses all
areas of the site, including constructed and nonconstructed areas

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Question 67 of 100
A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category?
A. Energy and Atmosphere

B. Sustainable Sites
C. Water Efficiency
D.Indoor Environmental Quality

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Question 68 of 100
A building owner of a new extended-stay hotel is concerned about the higher initial costs
for ENERGY STAR appliances. Which of the following could help with the decision-making
process?
A. Showing the GHG emissions that would be reduced

B. Using computer modeling to prioritize the owner's project requirements
C. Reviewing the building's energy use for ways to improve efficiency
D.A life cycle costing of the trade-offs between the capital and operating costs

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Question 69 of 100
What is USGBC's vision?
A. See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future

B. Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality
of all life within a generation
C. Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green
buildings, homes, and communities throughout the United States
D.Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated

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Question 70 of 100
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. Contingencies for research of unconventional techniques or materials
D.Added building equipment to make the building more energy efficient

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Question 71 of 100
Which of the following strategies can a project team combine to mimic natural systems and
manage rainwater?
A. Xeriscaping and monitoring yearly rainfall

B. Green infrastructure (GI) and low-impact development (LID)
C. Submetering irrigation systems and replacing potable water with non-potable
water
D.Piping and conveyance

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Question 72 of 100
Which factors affect an occupant's thermal comfort?
A. Acoustics, ergonomics, and views

B. Temperature, humidity, and air movement
C. Daylighting, air monitoring, and cleanliness
D.VOC levels, glare, and acoustics

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Question 73 of 100
What project areas would you find CFCs used in?
(Choose 2)
A. Hot water heating
B. Refrigeration
C. Centrifugal chillers
D.Radiant flooring

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Question 74 of 100
An environmentally conscience tenant wants to select flooring that is environmentally
preferable in an effort to plan ahead for when the tenant will eventually move to a larger
office space. Which of the following flooring products meet the criteria?
(Choose 2)
A. Linoleum tile that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and sends to the
landfill
B. Wood flooring that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and refinishes
C. Carpet that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and burns
D.Ceramic tile that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and recycles

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Question 75 of 100
What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?
(Choose 2)
A. More habitat for vegetation and wildlife
B. Reducing potable water use
C. Increased durability of the overall project
D.Increasing rainwater infiltration

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Question 76 of 100
At which point during the project schedule would a flush-out occur?
A. After the building envelope is weather-tight

B. Prior to the building water being turned on
C. Prior to occupants moving in
D.After HVAC ducts have been sealed and protected

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Question 77 of 100
What statement is true regarding a facility manager?
A. A facility manager that is a LEED AP could not earn a project an Innovation point
B. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and
maintenance of a building
C. A facility manager would not be part of an integrative project team
D.The facility manager has sole responsibility for designing a building recycling plan

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Question 78 of 100
How would the distance from a building's entrance to the nearest bus stop be measured?
A. By determining the street network distance, excluding private drives

B. By determining the straight-line radius from point to point.
C. By calculating the street and/or bicycle network distance
D.By calculating the walking distance along infrastructure that is safe and
comfortable for pedestrians

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Question 79 of 100
Which of the following identifies the biggest difference in the integrative process compared
to a conventional building process?
A. The integrative process is iterative.

B. The integrative process has a completion date.
C. The integrative process includes a schematic design phase.
D.The integrative process involves all project team members.

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Question 80 of 100
What statement is true regarding ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFCs) and
HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFCs)?
A. CFCs are being phased-out under the Montreal Protocol while HCFCs are banned
under the Montreal Protocol
B. LEED encourages replacing CFC or halon-based fire suppression systems with
HCFCs
C. The ozone depletion potential (ODP) of HCFCs and CFCs is about the same
D.CFCs have a greater global warming potential (GWP) than HCFCs

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Question 81 of 100
Submeters are a strategy to reduce outdoor water use by:
A. Providing water consumption tracking and leak identification

B. Providing weather-based irrigation control
C. Preventing irrigation runoff
D.Billing tenants based on their portion of building occupancy

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Question 82 of 100
Which of the following can project teams use to identify a sensitive habitat?
(Choose 2)
A. The Natural Heritage Program
B. The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
C. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
D.State fish and wildlife agencies (or local equivalent)

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Question 83 of 100
What benefit does purchasing off-site renewable energy (Green Power) have?
A. Less emissions will be generated

B. Off-site renewable energy costs less than off-site non-renewable energy
C. The building design will be more efficient
D.The building will avoid electricity blackouts

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Question 84 of 100
For solid waste management, which of the following ranks the highest by the EPA to reduce
waste?
A. Recycling
B. Waste to energy
C. Reuse
D.Source reduction

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Question 85 of 100
When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how
should the project team decide which rating system to use?
A. Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
B. Use the 40/60 rule
C. Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits
D.Check with local code what rating system to use

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Question 86 of 100
Where should a project team go for updates and errata for the LEED BD+C: New
Construction rating system?
A. GBCI.org
B. LEED online
C. LEED reference guides
D.usgbc.org

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Question 87 of 100
What accounting methodology is used to evaluate the economic performance of a product
or system over its useful life?
A. Cradle-to-cradle
B. Life cycle costing
C. Triple bottom line accounting
D.Life cycle assessment

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Question 88 of 100
What is the most likely reason that a LEED project incurred higher development costs
compared to conventional development?
A. Material costs rose

B. Green building goals were not set in the pre-design phase
C. Team members worked together instead of separately
D.New, green building technologies were used

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Question 89 of 100
What impact category most directly helps with the people aspect of the triple bottom line?
A. Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services

B. Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles
C. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life
D.Protect and restore water resources

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Question 90 of 100
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. Increase ventilation, calibrate sensors and monitors, conduct an occupant survey
C. Use low VOC materials, monitor carbon dioxide, monitor outdoor airflow
D.Keep dust and dirt out of the building, protect materials from moisture damage,
flush-out the building before occupancy

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Question 91 of 100
Which percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?
A. 3%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D.7%

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Question 92 of 100
The point values of a credit are based on the credit's ability to:
(Choose 2)
A. Promote beneficial effects
B. Decrease building costs
C. Mitigate the environmental harms of a building
D.Be easily implemented
E. Contribute to a higher certification level

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Question 93 of 100
What is the maximum number of project administrators that can be assigned to a LEED
project?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D.Unlimited

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Question 94 of 100
An architectural firm is meeting with a building owner that has never done a LEED project
before. What are some of the obstacles the firm may encounter with the owner?
(Choose 2)
A. The extended construction schedule
B. The additional time for the integrative process
C. The use of new technologies
D.Convincing the owner to limit their involvement in the process
E. The substantial cost increases the project will incur

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Question 95 of 100
Green Seal and Environmental Choice are third party standards for what products?
A. Cleaning products
B. Furniture
C. Electronic equipment
D.Flooring

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Question 96 of 100
Which of the following is an alternative compliance path to the International Green
Construction Code (IgCC)?
A. ASHRAE 189.1
B. BREEAM
C. ASHRAE 90.1
D.LEED

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Question 97 of 100
What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?
A. Green-e
B. ENERGY STAR
C. LEED Online
D.LEED

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Question 98 of 100
What unit of measurement is used for a lavatory faucet?
A. Gallons / liters per minute

B. Gallons / liters per flush
C. Process water rate
D.Design efficiency

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Question 99 of 100
What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or
function as identified within the LEED rating system?
A. Exemplary performance
B. Credit
C. Minimum Program Requirement
D.Prerequisite

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Question 100 of 100
A new building tenant is leasing 2-stories in an existing 10-story building. What rating
system would be appropriate for the project?
A. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors

B. LEED Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell
C. LEED Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings
D.LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction

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A. Designing waiting areas with views to the outdoors

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A. Core and Shell

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A. Using rainwater for irrigation

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A. Defining minimum indoor air quality standards

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What has ozone depletion potential (ODP)?

A. Runoff from the flooding of a construction site

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certified at any level?

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efficient during its operation?

A. Verify that no issues occur during a demand-response event

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Which of the following are strategies for conserving potable water?

A. Installing a bioretention pond

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qualifies for an indoor water use reduction?

A. By fixture cut sheets

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A construction waste management plan should address what items?

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Why should a building have a green cleaning policy?

A. To provide the janitorial staff with an opportunity to be part of the integrative

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certificates (RECs) for LEED credit?

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project elements could decrease?

A. The number of diverse uses

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One way to reduce a building's energy load is to do which of the following?

A. Reduce a building's thermal mass

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A. The owner's project requirements

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Reduced emissions are a benefit of purchasing:

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What types of water can NOT be used for flushing toilets?

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Which building project supports the triple bottom line?

A. Eco-resort built in an area with threatened species

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the project team start?

A. By determining if a demand response program is available from the local utility

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A. Minimum Program Requirements

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