Leed Ap Test Questions

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Number of Prerequisites in the Sustainable Sites category

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1

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Number of Credits in the Sustainable Sites category

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8

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Number of Credits in the Sustainable Sites category

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14

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What is the 100-Year Flood, as defined by FEMA?

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the flood elevation with a 1% chance of being met or exceeded each year

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Urban projects on previously developed sites using vegetated roof surfaces with native or adapted plants to attain SS Credit 5.1, Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat, must fulfill which of the following requirements?

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restore or protect at least 20% of the site area, including building footprint

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A technology company has chosen a site designated as a brownfield by the U.S. EPA on which to construct a 24,000 sq.ft. office building. The site is in a well-developed urban area with easy access to public transportation and amenities, and the project team intends to enact parking-sharing agreements with a nearby manufacturing company.

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SS Credit 3, Brownfield Redevelopment
SS Credit 4.4, Alternative Transportation
SS Credit 2, Development Density & Community Connectivity
SS Credit 1, Site Selection

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Decreased permeability increases which of the following aspects of stormwater on a site

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volume, temperature, frequency, velocity

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Within the Sustainable Sites category, which of the following credits can be submitted during the design phase of the project?

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SS Credit 2, Development Density & Community Connectivity
SS Credit 4.3, Alternative Transportation: Low-Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
SS Credit 6.2, Stormwater Management: Quality Control

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What are the Basic Sevices requiring pederstrian access frm the project site according to SS Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity

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Bank, Place of Worship, Convience Grocery, Day Care, Cleaners, Fire Station, Beauty, Hardware, Laundry, Library, Medical/Dental, Senior Car Facility, Park, Pharmacy, Post Office, Restaurant (can have 2 restaurants), School, Supermarket, Theater, Community Center, Fitness Center, Museum

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Which compliance paths determine whether a site may attain SS Credit 3, Brownfield Redevelopment?

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ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
application of local, state, or federal government agency definitions of brownfield

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According to SS Credit 7.2, Heat Island Effect, Roof, roofing materials having a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 78 or higher for a low slope and 29 or higher for a steep slope should cover how much of the roof surface?

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75%

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What are 4 potential strategies for attaining SS Credit 4.4, Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity?

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provide a ride-share board for employees
do not create new parking areas
consider parking-sharing arrangements with adjacent buildings
Provide preferred parking for carpools and vanpools 5% of total parking.

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A biomedical research facility will be constructed on a 300-acre site in the Florida panhandle, but as part of an effort to minimize the impact of the project, the building, access roads, parking, and other developed aspects of the site will be limited to approximately 12 acres. The rest of the site has been set aside as a conservation area. For which of the following points would this project be eligible?

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SSc5.2: Site Development, Maximize Open Space; IDc1.1: Innovation & Design Process

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What are the three major intended goals of SS Prerequisite 1, Construction Activity Pollution Prevention?

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limit sedimentation, during construction, in storm sewers and nearby streams
avoid air pollution from dust and particulate matter during construction
prevent soil loss due to stormwater and wind erosion during construction

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Which requirement must be met in order to achieve SS Credit 4.1, Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access?

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locate the project within ½ mile of an existing or planned and funded commuter rail, light rail, or subway station, OR locate the project within ¼ mile of one or more stops for two or more public or campus bus lines usable by building occupants

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What documentation should the contractor include as supporting documentation for the construciton activity pollution prevention plan?

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Daily Logs
Superintendent Reports
Photes
Submittals

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What is SRI?

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Solar Reflectance Index

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What are the requirements of SS1 Site Seletion?

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Do not Build on:
Prime farmlands
Within 100' of wetlands
5' above the elevation of the 100 year-flood
50' from body of water
Habitat for threatend or endanged animals
Public Parkland

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What is the minimum density you need to building in to acheive SS2 Develpment Density & Connumity Connectivity?

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60,000 sq.ft

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What are the requirements for Bike storage and Changing facilities for SSC4.2

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Commercial: 200 yards from buidling enterence for 5% of occupants
Residential: Storage for 15% of occupants ilo changing facilities

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What are the options in the requirements for SS4.3 Alternative Transportation: Low-Emission & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles?

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Option 1:Low-Emission & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles to 3% of employees
Option 2: Prepferred Parking to 5% of total parking
Option 3: Alternative-fuel refueling stations for 3% of total vehicles

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In the requirements for Site Development, how far can you disturb the site you are working on?

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40' beyond building perimeter
10' feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking and utilities 12" in diameter
15' beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches
225' beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces.

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What is a Greenfield?

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Site that has not been previouslty developed or graded and remain in a natural state.

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What pecentge do you need to protect to acheive the requirements of SS5.1 Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat?

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50% of the site area (excluding the building footprint)

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When can wetlands or naturally designed ponds be counted as open space?

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When the side slope gradients average 1:4.

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What is percentage of solid waste is entered into the waste stream because of construciton and demolition wastes?

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40% of waste

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What MR credit can be submitted during the design phase?

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MR P1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables

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What are the recyclable items that are the minimum for MR P1

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Paper, Corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and metals

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What percentage of interior non-structural elements do you need to reuse to get MR C1.3

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50% of non-structural elements

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What percentage of structural elements do you need to reuse to get MR C1.2

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95% of structural elements

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What percentage of structural elements do you need to reuse to get MR C1.1

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75% of structural elements

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If you achieve MR C1.2. How many points do you receive?

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2 points - one for MR C1.1 and MR Credit 1.2

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Charitable Donations that divert waste from landfills, can be counted for MR C2.1 and 2.2?

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True

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What is the percentage that needs to be reached to achieve an Innovation in Design point for MR C2.2?

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Divert 95% of waste from landfills.

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The water efficient landscaping calculation as presented in the Leed Reference Guide for WE Credites 1.1 & 1.2, Water Efficient Landscaping, includes which of the following 3 items?
A)Imperviousness Coeffient
B)Specis Factor
C)Runoff Coefficient
D)Microclimate Factor
E)Saturation Factor

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Species Factor
Microcimate Factor
Density Factor

Front 36

Establishihing a baseline case is necessary to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of which three credits? (Choose three)
A) WE Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies
b) EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
C) EA Credit 2, Optimize Energy Performance
D)WE Credit 3.1, Water Use Reduction
E)EA Prerequisite 2, Minimum Energy Performance

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WE Credit 2, Innovative Waaste Water Technologies
EA Credit 2, Optimize Energy Performance
WE Credit 3.1 Water Use Reduction

Front 37

Which Three of the following are prequisites for LEED Certification (Choose Three)
A)Erosion & Sedimentaion Control
B)Leed AP
C)CFC Reductin in HVAC&R Equipment
D)Minimum IAQ Performance
E)Ventilation Effectiveness

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Erosion & Sedimentation Control
CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipnment
Minimum IAQ Performance

Front 38

ASHRAE Standards are used to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of which three credits (Choose 3)
A) EQ Credit 2 Ventilation Effectiveness
B) EQ Credit 3.1 Construciton IAQ Management Plan
C) EQ Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views
D) EQ Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials
E) EQ Credit 1 Carbon Dioxide Monitoring

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A) EQ Credit 2 Ventilation Effectiveness
B) EQ Credit 3.1 Construciton IAQ Management Plan
E) EQ Credit 1 Carbon Dioxide Monitoring

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The purpose of the density radus calculation used in SS credit 2 Development Density is to (Choose 1)
A) define the construciton footprint
B) define the distance to the nearest bus or rail stop
C) determine the properties to be included in the development density calculation.
D) determine the distaance that includes at least 60,000 SQFT of building area.

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C) determine the properties to be included in the development density calculation.

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Which LEED concern requires a separation between design/construction management team and the entity reviewing the requirements? (Choose one)
A) EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance
B) EA Credit 5 Measurement & Verification
C) EQ Credit 3.1-3.2 Construciton iAQ Managemnt Plan
D) MR 7 Certified Wood
E) EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Building System Commissioning

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E) EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Building System Commissioning

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Which 3 of the following are required to be measured under EA Credit 5 Measurement & Verificaiton (Choose 3)
A) Lighting System
B) Boiler Efficiency
C) Daily Building Ovvupancy
D) Chiller Efficiency
E) Outdoor Dry bulb Temperature

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A) Lighting System
B) Boiler Efficiency
D) Chiller Efficiency

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WHich 3 of the follwoing are required to be separated ( at a minimum) for MR Prerequisite 1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables? Choose 3)
A) Paper
B) Aluminum
C) Metal
D) Glass
E) Ferrous Metal
F) PVC

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Paper
Metal
Glass

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EQ Credits 8.1 & 8.2, Daylight and Views require a minimum Daylight Factor of
_______ over ______ of occupied space and direct line of sight to vision glazing
from _______ of occupied space.
A._____ 1%, 50%, 90%
B._____ 2%, 75%, 90%
C._____ 2%, 90%, 90%
D._____ 1%, 75%, 90%
E._____ 2%, 50%, 90%

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B._____ 2%, 75%, 90%

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Which three of the following are considered acceptable under MR Credit 6,
Rapidly Renewable Materials? (Choose three)
A._____ Homasote
B._____ Cardboard
C._____ Wool Carpet
D._____ Bamboo Flooring
E._____ Cotton batt insulation
F._____ Certified wood

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C._____ Wool Carpet
D._____ Bamboo Flooring
E._____ Cotton batt insulation

Front 45

Which three of the following are all required to be achieved under SS Credit 1,
Site Selection? (Choose three)
A._____ Do not develop on land within 100 feet of a wetland
B._____ Do not develop on prime farmland
C._____ Do not develop on land lower than 5 feet below the 100-year flood plane
D._____ Do develop on a brownfield site
E._____ Do not develop on land lower than 5 feet above the 100-year flood plane
F._____ Do not develop on land defined as a virgin forest

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A._____ Do not develop on land within 100 feet of a wetland
B._____ Do not develop on prime farmland
E._____ Do not develop on land lower than 5 feet above the 100-year flood plane

Front 46

What two Credits require “line of sight” calculations to be performed? (Choose
two)
A._____ SS Credit 2, Urban Redevelopment
B._____ SS Credit 8, Light Pollution Reduction
C._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
D._____ EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views
E._____ EQ Credit 8.2, Daylight & Views

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B._____ SS Credit 8, Light Pollution Reduction
E._____ EQ Credit 8.2, Daylight & Views

Front 47

Which two of the following strategies would be appropriate to qualify for the ID
Credit 1, Innovation in Design? (Choose two)
A._____ Sales representative informs you that their product qualifies for the ID
Credit
B._____ Include those strategies that greatly exceed the requirements of an
Existing LEED Credit
C._____ You heard that another project received an ID Credit for using this
Strategy
D._____ A strategy not addressed by any existing LEED Credit and has a
Significant environmental and occupant benefit
E._____ Any strategy that can prove

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B._____ Include those strategies that greatly exceed the requirements of an
Existing LEED Credit
D._____ A strategy not addressed by any existing LEED Credit and has a
Significant environmental and occupant benefit

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Which three of the following are required tasks under EA Credit 3, Additional
Commissioning? (Choose three)
A._____ have an extended warranty in place for all major equipment
B._____ develop a recommissioning manual
C._____ conduct a review prior to Construction Documents
D._____ have a five-year contract in place with an commissioning authority
E._____ review contractor submittals relative to systems being commissioned

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B._____ develop a recommissioning manual
C._____ conduct a review prior to Construction Documents
E._____ review contractor submittals relative to systems being commissioned

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EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of System, requires one operable window and one
lighting control zone per ______ SF of occupied perimeter zone (15’ wide):
(Choose one)
A._____ 100
B._____ 150
C._____ 200
D._____ 250
E._____ 300

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200

Front 50

Which of the following are required under EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical &
Pollutant source Control? (Choose three)
A._____ Employ a permanent entryway system to capture dirt, particulars, etc
B._____ Where chemical use occurs, provide deck-to-deck partitions and
negative pressure exhaust system
C._____ Establish a green housekeeping program for the building
D._____ Have a policy in place that no hazard chemicals are to be used in the
building
E._____ Provide separate drains plumbed appropriately where water and chemical
concentrate mixing occurs

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A._____ Employ a permanent entryway system to capture dirt, particulars, etc
B._____ Where chemical use occurs, provide deck-to-deck partitions and
negative pressure exhaust system
E._____ Provide separate drains plumbed appropriately where water and chemical
concentrate mixing occurs

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EQ Credits 4.1 – 4.4, Low-Emitting Materials address three of the following
items? (Choose three)
A._____ VOC from wall and roof insulation
B._____ Lead from paint and coatings
C._____ VOC from adhesives and sealants
D._____ Radon from concrete
E._____ VOC from paints and coatings
F._____ VOC from carpets and cushions

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C._____ VOC from adhesives and sealants
E._____ VOC from paints and coatings
F._____ VOC from carpets and cushions

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MR Credit 5.1 & 5.2, Regional Materials, requires a minimum of ______ of
building material to be manufactured and ______ to be extracted, harvested, or
recovered within a radius of ______ miles of a project. (Choose one)
A._____ 20%, 50%, 500
B._____ 20%, 75%, 500
C._____ 25%, 50%, 500
D._____ 20%, 50%, 750
E._____ 25%, 50%, 750

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A._____ 20%, 50%, 500

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Which of the following requires a chain-of-custody document? (Choose one)
A._____ MR Credit 1.1, Building Reuse
B._____ MR Credit 4.1, Recycled Content
C._____ MR Credit 7, Certified Wood
D._____ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
E._____ MR Credit 3.1, Resource Reuse

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C._____ MR Credit 7, Certified Wood

Front 54

Which two items might require the design of an area with impermeable deck-todeck
partitions that has a separate outdoor exhaust system that operates at a
negative pressure of at least 7 Pa compared to surrounding spaces? (Choose two)
A._____ EQ Credit 1, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring
B._____ EQ Prerequisite 2, Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
C._____ EQ Prerequisite 1, Minimum IAQ Performance
D._____ EQ Credit 4.1 – 4.4, Low-Emitting Materials
E._____ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

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B._____ EQ Prerequisite 2, Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
E._____ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Front 55

Which three of the following credits requires performance calculations? (Choose
three)
A._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance
B._____ WA Credits 3.1 – 3.2, Water Use Reduction
C._____ MR Credits 4.1 – 4.2, Recycled Content
D._____ EQ Credits 4.1- 4.4, Low-Emitting Materials
E._____ EQ Credits 6.1 – 6.2, Controllability of Systems
F._____ EA Credit 4, Ozone Protection

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A._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance
B._____ WA Credits 3.1 – 3.2, Water Use Reduction
C._____ MR Credits 4.1 – 4.2, Recycled Content

Front 56

Which three of the following credits requires third party certification of products?
(Choose three)
A._____ MR Credit 7, Certified Wood
B._____ WE Credits 3.1 – 3.2, Water Use Reduction
C._____ EA Credit 6, Green Power
D._____ EQ Credit 1, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring
E._____ EA Credits 2.1 – 2.3, Renewable Energy
F._____ EQ Credits 4.1- 4.4, Low-Emitting Materials

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A._____ MR Credit 7, Certified Wood
C._____ EA Credit 6, Green Power
F._____ EQ Credits 4.1- 4.4, Low-Emitting Materials

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Reviewing 100-years flood plane maps: (Choose one)
A._____ SS Credit 5, Reduced Site Disturbance
B._____ SS Credit 6, Stormwater Management
C._____ SS Credit 1, Site Selection
D._____ WE Credits 3.1 – 3.2, Water Use Reduction
E._____ SS Prerequisite 1, Erosion & Sedimentation Control

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C._____ SS Credit 1, Site Selection

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Which three of the following can be used to achieve EA Credit 6, Green Power?
(Choose three)
A._____ Hydropower
B._____ Windpower
C._____ Solar Energy
D._____ Nuclear Power
E._____ Biomass
F._____ Distributed Power

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B._____ Windpower
C._____ Solar Energy
E._____ Biomass

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Which three of the following carry the most points? (Choose three)
A._____ ID Innovation in Design
B._____ MR Building Reuse
C._____ EQ Controllability of System
D._____ MR Recycled Content
E._____ EQ Low-Emitting Materials
F._____ SS Alternative Transportation

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A._____ ID Innovation in Design
E._____ EQ Low-Emitting Materials
F._____ SS Alternative Transportation

Front 60

Having a MERV 13 filtration media would help achieve points in what credit
areas? (Choose two)
A._____ EQ Credit 3.1, Construction IAQ Management Plan
B._____ EQ Prerequisite 1, Minimum IAQ Performance
C._____ EQ Prerequisite 2, Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
D._____ EA Credit 4, Ozone Protection
E._____ EQ Credit 3.2, Construction IAQ Management Plan

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A._____ EQ Credit 3.1, Construction IAQ Management Plan
E._____ EQ Credit 3.2, Construction IAQ Management Plan

Front 61

There are two levels of requirements (a Prerequisite and a Credit) in what area?
(Choose one)
A._____ WE Water Use Reduction
B._____ MR Storage & Collection of Recyclables
C._____ EQ Controllability of System
D._____ EA CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
E._____ EA Building Commissioning

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E._____ EA Building Commissioning

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A Fortune 500 company is planning to build a new office building. The last office
A._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness
B._____ EA Credit 5, Measurement & Verification
C._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
D._____ EA Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views
E._____ EA Prerequisite 3, CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
F._____ EQ Credits 4.1 – 4.4, Low-Emitting Material
building they built had some indoor air quality problems and the president wants
to avoid such problems this time around.
What three Credits would be most helpful in achieving this concern? (Choose
three)

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A._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness
C._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
F._____ EQ Credits 4.1 – 4.4, Low-Emitting Material

Front 63

In high perimeter office buildings, which three of the following credits work best?
(Choose three)
A._____ EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views
B._____ EQ Credit 7.1, Thermal Comfort
C._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness
D._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
E._____ EQ Credit 6.2, Controllability of Systems
F._____ ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design

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A._____ EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views
C._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness
D._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems

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EQ Credit 7.1, Thermal Comfort, references which ASHRAE Standard? (Choose
one)
A._____ ASHRAE 62-1999
B._____ ASHRAE 129-1997
C._____ ASHRAE 90.1-1999
D._____ ASHRAE 55-1992

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D._____ ASHRAE 55-1992

Front 65

A large Stadium project is being planned for a west coast city. The primary
structure could be either steel or concrete.
Which three of the following credits could help in making this material selection?
(Choose three)
A._____ MR Credit 1, Building Reuse
B._____ MR Credit 2, Construction Waste Management
C._____ MR Credit 3, Resource Reuse
D._____ MR Credit 5, Local/Regional Materials
E._____ MR Credit 6, Rapidly Renewable Materials
F._____ ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design

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B._____ MR Credit 2, Construction Waste Management
C._____ MR Credit 3, Resource Reuse
D._____ MR Credit 5, Local/Regional Materials

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A large brick warehouse is being renovated for adaptive reuse. It has been
determined that new windows and a non-structural roof would be needed. Not
much of the interior walls will be able to be reused, however a local company will
be donating a reclaimed wood floor.
Based on the above information, which three of the following credits might be
applicable to this project? (Choose three)
A._____ SS Credit 3, Brownfield Redevelopment
B._____ MR Credit 7, Certified Wood
C._____ MR Credit 1.1, Building Reuse
D._____ MR Credit 1.2, Building Reuse
E._____ MR Credit 1.3, Building Reuse
F._____ MR Credit 3.1, Resource Reuse

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C._____ MR Credit 1.1, Building Reuse
D._____ MR Credit 1.2, Building Reuse
F._____ MR Credit 3.1, Resource Reuse

Front 67

You are designing a large project in a dense downtown. You perform the SS
Credit 2, Development Density radius calculation for this project and the radius
calculation and circle you draw on your site plan does not fall beyond your
property lines.
What does this mean? (Choose one)
A._____ project automatically receives SS Credit 2
B._____ project is above 100,000 SF per acre
C._____ adjacent property is above 60,000 SF per acre
D._____ project will increase adjacent development density
E._____ you will only have to perform the development density calculation for
your property

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E._____ you will only have to perform the development density calculation for
your property

Front 68

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 is used as a benchmark for what two credits?
(Choose two)
A._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance
B._____ EA Credit 2, Renewable Energy
C._____ WE Credit2, Innovative Wastewater Technology
D._____ SS Credit 6, Stormwater Management
E._____ WE Credit 3.1, Water Use Reduction

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C._____ WE Credit2, Innovative Wastewater Technology
E._____ WE Credit 3.1, Water Use Reduction

Front 69

The U.S. National Park Service wants you to design a small visitors center in a
very remote part of the Grand Canyon National Park.
Based on the above information, which three credits might be very applicable for
this project? (Choose three)
A._____ MR Credit 5.1 – 5.2, Local/Regional Materials
B._____ MR Credit 7, Certified Wood
C._____ EA Credit 2.1 – 2.2, Renewable Energy
D._____ EQ Credit 1, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring
E._____ EA Credit 5, Measurement & Verification
F._____ WE Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies

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A._____ MR Credit 5.1 – 5.2, Local/Regional Materials
C._____ EA Credit 2.1 – 2.2, Renewable Energy
F._____ WE Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Front 70

As a LEED Accredited Professional your firm has asked you to direct a LEED
project. What would be the best management tool to accomplish this task?
(Choose one)
A._____ distribute the LEED Reference Package to all team members
B._____ distribute the LEED Letter Template to key team members
C._____ hold monthly LEED project meetings with the entire team
D._____ have weekly conference calls with the entire team
E._____ ask all team members to become USGBC members

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B._____ distribute the LEED Letter Template to key team members

Front 71

You are starting a LEED project for a suburban Houston office building. You
begin with some early massing models and orientation studies and you know shading and daylighting are going to be major concerns. Undertaking what early
credit investigation would help you to generate data that could be used for such
comparisons? (Choose one)
A._____ EQ Credit 8, Daylight & Views
B._____ EQ Credit 7, Thermal Comfort
C._____ SS Credit 1, Site Selection
D._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance
E._____ SS Credit 2, Development Density

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D._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance

Front 72

To get MR Credit 7, Certified Wood, it would require wood products to be
certified by what organization? (Choose one)
A._____ Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
B._____ Forest Industries Council (FIC)
C._____ Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)
D._____ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
E._____ Wood Products Council (WPC)

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A._____ Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Front 73

To get EA Credit 6, Green Power, it would require a two-year contract from a
power producer that is certified by what organization? (Choose one)
A._____ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B._____ National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
C._____ Bonneville Power Authority (BPA)
D._____ Green Peace
E._____ Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)

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E._____ Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)

Front 74

A speculative office park developer is very concerned about the cost of using
LEED. You inform this developer that you are very knowledgeable about LEED
and can generate credit options as a function of cost. What would be your three
least costly LEED credits? (Choose three)
A._____ ID Credit 2, LEED Accredited Professional
B._____ EA Credit 3, Additional Commissioning
C._____ WE Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies
D._____ EA Credit 2.1, Renewable Energy
E._____ WE Credit 3.1, Water Use Reduction
F._____ EQ Credit 4.2, Low Emitting Materials

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A._____ ID Credit 2, LEED Accredited Professional
E._____ WE Credit 3.1, Water Use Reduction
F._____ EQ Credit 4.2, Low Emitting Materials

Front 75

The justification for EA Prerequisite 3, CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
is governed by what international agreement? (Choose one)
A._____ Kyoto Treaty
B._____ Montreal Treaty
C._____ Rio Treaty
D._____ Helsinki Treaty
E._____ Hanover Principles

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B._____ Montreal Treaty

Front 76

A school district is interested in using LEED for a new school but is very
concerned about not having it open by the Fall and will drop LEED if
construction is delayed in anyway. What three credits might you avoid using on
this project? (Choose three)
A._____ EQ Credit 3.2, Construction IAQ Management Plan
B._____ SS Credit 5.2, Reduced Site Disturbance
C._____ EA Credit 3, Additional Commissioning
D._____ EA Credit 6, Green Power
E._____ EQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials
F._____ WE Credit 3.1, Water Use Reduction

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A._____ EQ Credit 3.2, Construction IAQ Management Plan
B._____ SS Credit 5.2, Reduced Site Disturbance
C._____ EA Credit 3, Additional Commissioning

Front 77

The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP)
includes four Options (A, B, C and D). However LEED does not believe one
Option satisfies the requirements of EA Credit 5, Measurement & Verification.
The remaining options (___, ___, & ___) do satisfy the LEED requirement.
A._____ A, B, & D
B._____ B, C, & D
C._____ A, C, & D
D._____ A, B, & C

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B._____ B, C, & D

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For a large floor plate office building, which of the following credits work best?
(Choose three)
A._____ EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views
B._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
C._____ EQ Credit 6.2, Controllability of Systems
D._____ EQ Credit 1, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring
E._____ EQ Credit 7.2, Thermal Comfort
F._____ ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design

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B._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
D._____ EQ Credit 1, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring
E._____ EQ Credit 7.2, Thermal Comfort

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Where is the first place one should look to answer a question concerning LEED?
(Choose one)
A._____ The LEED Reference Guide
B._____ The LEED 800 Help-Line
C._____ The Credit Interpretation Rulings
D._____ A LEED Accredited Professional

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A._____ The LEED Reference Guide

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What are the first two tasks that the project design team needs to do in organizing
for a LEED Project? (Choose two)
A._____ Register the project with USGBC
B._____ Generate a narrative describing the project
C._____ Organize building plans and specifications for submittal
D._____ Start documenting the process
E._____ See that key team members are LEED Accredited

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A._____ Environmental concerned individuals
D._____ Professional Societies

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A LEED project team will need to submit payments to USGBC at what two
times? (Choose two)
A._____ start of registration
B._____ completion of the building
C._____ when seeking your first credit interpretation
D._____ start of the certification process
E._____ when you request the LEED plaque

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A._____ start of registration
E._____ when you request the LEED plaque

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Registration of a building project for LEED allows the design team to obtain:
(Choose one)
A._____ A LEED Welcome Packet
B._____ The LEED Reference Guide
C._____ Unlimited Free Credit Interpretation Rulings
D._____ Access to the LEED 800 Help-Line
E._____ Access to the registered project only web-site

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A._____ A LEED Welcome Packet

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During the LEED certification process the USGBC also charges for the three
following services: (Choose three)
A._____ for each credit that is appealed
B._____ after two credit interpretations
C._____ for the LEED plaque
D._____ use of previously posted credit interpretations
E._____ use of the LEED Letter Template

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A._____ for each credit that is appealed
B._____ after two credit interpretations
C._____ for the LEED plaque

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Since USGBC is constantly updating LEED, it is important that you _______.
(Choose one)
A._____ periodically visit the LEED web-site
B._____ join the USGBC in order to receive the LEED electronic newsletter
C._____ periodically attend LEED Workshops
D._____ attend the USGBC Annual Green Building Conference
E._____ join a local chapter of the USGBC

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A._____ periodically visit the LEED web-site

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Three of the following are acceptable LEED documentation for green products?
(Choose three)
A._____ product cut-sheets
B._____ MSDS
C._____ specifications
D._____ a producer’s membership in the USGBC
E._____ a USGBC logo on product literature

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A._____ product cut-sheets
B._____ MSDS
C._____ specifications

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In submitting a credit interpretation it would be to the advantage of the project
team to also ___________. (Choose one)
A._____ propose potential solutions to the problem in their request
B._____ show the expertise of your project team
C._____ show that your solution is very innovative
D._____ support the solution with detailed calculations
E._____ inform the reviewer that other projects have also done this

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A._____ propose potential solutions to the problem in their request

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The LEED Letter Templates are designed to do what? (Choose three)
A._____ is a dynamic tracking and documentation tool
B._____ allows a design team to electronically submit a LEED project to USGBC
C._____ documents if a credit has been adequately fulfilled
D._____ becomes part of the Credit Interpretation Ruling
E._____ some credit Templates include embedded spreadsheet calculations

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A._____ is a dynamic tracking and documentation tool
C._____ documents if a credit has been adequately fulfilled
E._____ some credit Templates include embedded spreadsheet calculations

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Why is it usually a good idea to achieve a couple of credits beyond your target
certification level threshold? (Choose one)
A._____ not all LEED credits are valued the same
B._____ in case a credit is rejected by the USGBC Technical Reviewers
C._____ it can save on
D._____ it can be used on your next project
E._____ it can be used in case a Prerequisite item is rejected

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B._____ in case a credit is rejected by the USGBC Technical Reviewers

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Communication with you LEED Certification Manager should primarily be done
via _____________. (Choose one)
A._____ e-mail
B._____ telephone
C._____ U.S.Mail or express mail services
D._____ member’s only portion on the USGBC Web-Site
E._____ a combination of all the above

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C._____ U.S.Mail or express mail services

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The Certification Level threshold for Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinun are:
A._____ 24, 32, 38, 69
B._____ 26, 33, 39, 52
C._____ 25, 35, 45, 55
D._____ 22, 30, 38, 52

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B._____ 26, 33, 39, 52

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After receiving your LEED Certification the USGBC will: (Choose one)
A._____ send a representative to the building dedication
B._____ publish the project’s achievements via news releases, web-sites, etc.
C._____ help market the project
D._____ organize open house tours of the building
E._____ help find funding for a post-occupancy study of the building

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B._____ publish the project’s achievements via news releases, web-sites, etc.

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While LEED Letter Templates are the bulk of what needs to be submitted to the
USGBC for LEED project certification. What still needs to be generated and may
also be requested in support of any individual credit? (Choose one)
A._____ project description and transmittal letters from the owner
B._____ building plans and specifications
C._____ the original request for proposal (RFP) and scope of work (SOW)
D._____ notebooks organized and documenting each LEED credit
E._____ all change orders

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D._____ notebooks organized and documenting each LEED credit

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A project team is pursuing a strategy to meet the requirements of SS Credit 3,
Brownfield Redevelopment.
Which two items would the civil or environmental engineer consider generating
to meet this credit? (Choose two)
A._____ Provide documentation of site contamination
B._____ Perform geo-technical tests as well as lab reports on all contamination
found
C._____ Document application to the EPA Brownfield Clear-Fund
D._____ Provide letters from appropriate regulatory agency confirming that the
site is classified as a brownfield

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A._____ Provide documentation of site contamination
D._____ Provide letters from appropriate regulatory agency confirming that the
site is classified as a brownfield

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The project team is designing an office building to achieve 30% Water Use
Reduction.
What information is needed to calculate the benchmark that will be used to gage
WE Credit 3.2, Water Use Reduction? (Choose three)
A._____ Daily uses
B._____ Annual rainwater
C._____ Flow rate of fixtures
D._____ Graywater use rates
E._____ Occupancy
F._____ Plant needs

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A._____ Daily uses
C._____ Flow rate of fixtures
E._____ Occupancy

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In which area would a project receive credit if it used a photoelectric daylight
sensor to control the energy from the electric lights? (Choose one)
A._____ EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views
B._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance
C._____ EA Credit 5, Measurement & Verification
D._____ SS Credit 8, Light Pollution Reduction
E._____ EA Credit 6, Green Power

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B._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance

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The project team is pursuing several points under EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy
Performance.
Which two might the LEED Accredited Profession undertake? (Choose two)
A._____ determine the building’s baseline energy use from the EPA’s Energy
Star -- Energy Target web-site
B._____ determine the building’s baseline envelope properties from Appendix B
in ASHRAE 90.1-1999
C._____ will need to perform at least two energy simulations (baseline and
proposed) on the building
D._____ perform a Life Cycle Analysis on the result from the Energy Cost
Budget Method

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B._____ determine the building’s baseline envelope properties from Appendix B
in ASHRAE 90.1-1999
C._____ will need to perform at least two energy simulations (baseline and
proposed) on the building

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What Credit area would concern itself with maintaining relative humidity levels
between 30% - 60%? (Choose one)
A._____ EQ Credit 7.1, Thermal Comfort
B._____ EQ Credit 6.1, Controllability of Systems
C._____ EA Credit 5, Measurement & Verification
D._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness
E._____ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollution Source Control

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A._____ EQ Credit 7.1, Thermal Comfort

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The project team is pursuing several points under EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting
Materials.
Which two tasks might the LEED Accredited Professional undertake? (Choose
two)
A._____ inventory all paints, adhesives and sealants that are to be used on the
project
B._____ if using paints specify oil-based paint whenever possible
C._____ develop a project outline specification and include criteria for requiring
low-VOC products
D._____ if using paint specify non-flat paint whenever possible

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A._____ inventory all paints, adhesives and sealants that are to be used on the
project
C._____ develop a project outline specification and include criteria for requiring
low-VOC products

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Donating material to organizations like Habitat for Humanity may help achieve
point(s) in what credit area? (Choose one)
A._____ MR Credit 3.1, Resource Reuse
B._____ MR Credit 1.1, Building Reuse
C._____ MR Credit 2.1, Construction Waste Management
D._____ MR Credit 4.1, Recycled Content
E._____ MR Credit 5.1, Local/Regional Materials

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C._____ MR Credit 2.1, Construction Waste Management

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The project team is design a school of children who have severe asthma and you
are very concerned about air quality.
What information needs to be assembled to prepare to undertaking this credit?
(Choose three)
A._____ EPA Reference Standard 1168 – VOC Limits
B._____ Green Seal Standard GS-11 – Interior Paints
C._____ MSDS for all Certified Wood
D._____ Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Testing Program – VOC Limits
E._____ Regulation 8, Rule 51, Bay Area Air Quality Management District –
Sealant VOC Limits
F._____ Vinyl Institute’s Green Product Guidelines

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B._____ Green Seal Standard GS-11 – Interior Paints
D._____ Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Testing Program – VOC Limits
E._____ Regulation 8, Rule 51, Bay Area Air Quality Management District –

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Eliminating Halons in a building would help achieve a point in what credit area?
(Choose one)
A._____ EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials
B._____ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollution Source Control
C._____ EQ Credit 3, Construction IAQ Management Plan
D._____ EA Credit 4, Ozone Depletion
E._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness

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D._____ EA Credit 4, Ozone Depletion

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Point(s) might be achieved in what Credit area for using organic material as a fuel
in a boiler? (Choose one)
A._____ EA Credit 2, Renewable Energy
B._____ MR Credit 4, Recycling Content
C._____ MR Credit 3, Resource Reuse
D._____ MR Credit 6, Rapidly Renewable Materials
E._____ EA Credit 6, Green Power

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A._____ EA Credit 2, Renewable Energy

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A Mechanical Engineer might be responsible for what three LEED Credits?
(Choose three)
A._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness
B._____ WA Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies
C._____ EQ Credit 8, Daylight & Views
D._____ EQ Credit 7, Thermal Comfort
E._____ EA Credit 6, Green Power
F._____ EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials

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A._____ EQ Credit 2, Ventilation Effectiveness
B._____ WA Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies
E._____ EA Credit 6, Green Power

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Having low or zero ODP would help achieve a point in what category? (Choose
One)
A._____ Construction IAQ Management Plan
B._____ Minimum IAQ Performance
C._____ Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
D._____ Ozone Depletion

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D._____ Ozone Depletion

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What Credit requires the lengthiest technical analysis but can result in the most
environmental benefits? (Choose one)
A._____ EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials
B._____ EA Credit 2, Renewable Energy
C._____ EQ Credit 6, Controllability of Systems
D._____ ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design
E._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance

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E._____ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance

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Beyond receiving one point, the primary role of the LEED Accredited
Professional on any LEED project should be what? (Choose one)
A._____ document each LEED Credit
B._____ manage the LEED registration process
C._____ help coordinate and integrate the decision making process of the
design team
D._____ work as the advocate to USGBC for the project
E._____ resolve disputes between the various consultants

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C._____ help coordinate and integrate the decision making process of the
design team