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LEED V4 GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP

100 Question Practice Exam: Version B

Directions: Answer all questions before checking your responses with the answer key. Taking the practice exam in a quiet place with no distractions and a timer set for 2 hours is recommended. Good luck!

1. Which responsibilities are overseen by the GBCI? (select 3)

A. Development of the LEED® Accreditation exam content

B. Development of the LEED rating system and reference guides

C. Administration of LEED‐AP exam s for all specializations

D. Registration and reviews of projects pursuing Certification

E. Organizing and oversight of the annual Green Build Conference

F. Oversight of future market transformation research programs

2. What core strategy can best position a project to minimize overall environmental impact and energy

demand?

A. Reducing the heat absorbing impervious area on site

B. Significant use of salvaged materials for construction

C. Ample use of landscaping to shade building exterior

D. Minimizing the overall size of the proposed building

3. A facility’s transportation demand management plan might include an employee incentive such as:

A. Distribution of information highlighting city mass transit routes

B. The demolition of overflow surface parking areas on site

C. Designation of preferred parking spaces on site

D. Monetary reimbursement for monthly non-used parking allowances

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4. The total area that is altered as part of a project is referred to as:

A. Heat Island

B. Site Disturbance

C. Impervious Features

D. Development Footprint

5. A building owner wishes to better track water conservation success for numerous complex building

systems, including a central cooling tower, landscape irrigation, and a cafeteria kitchen. Which

action might you recommend to facilitate this?

A. Development of a Measurement and Verification Plan for the facility

B. Installation of water sub meters on key systems and equipment items

C. Installation of low flow plumbing fixtures and efficient irrigation controller

D. Analyze facility water bills and compare monthly use over several years

6. Which type of water would never be appropriate for interior fixture use?

A. Municipal reclaimed

B. Harvested rainwater

C. Black water

D. Processed grey water

7. Which of the following strategies will inherently increase the effectiveness of daylighting in reducing

energy consumption? (select 2)

A. Manually operated window shades

B. Light shelves

C. Fritted exterior glazing

D. Daylight sensor lighting controls

E. Elimination of manual lighting control

8. Which of the following strategies support both occupant lighting needs and energy use reduction?

(select 2)

A. Glazing with high “Visual Light Transmittance”

B. Installation of interior window blinds

C. Exterior shade structures

D. Overhead lighting

E. Exclusively occupant controlled interior lighting

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9. What industry standard is regularly referenced by LEED for design criteria for building energy

performance?

A. ASHRAE 62

B. ASHRAE 90.1

C. ENERGY STAR

D. ASHRAE 55

10. Which of the following strategies is not compliant with the LEED requirements for a Construction

Waste Management Plan?

A. Selling various scrap metals to a local salvage yard

B. Land clearing debris sent to a municipal composting facility

C. Donations of remnant carpet to Habitat for Humanity

D. Onsite crushing of concrete for use as a paving base course

11. LCA stands for:

A. Least Cost Alternative

B. LEED Credit Analysis

C. Life Cycle Assessment

D. Low Carcinogenic Attributes

12. Pre-consumer recycled content is:

A. Sourced from residential landfills

B. Sourced from wholesale dealers

C. Sourced from manufacturing waste or byproducts

D. Sourced from virgin material

13. Which are the best examples of occupant lighting controls? (select 2)

A. Perimeter window zone ambient lighting daylight sensor

B. Open office area way-finding lighting occupancy sensor

C. Task lights integrated with workstation furniture system

D. Wall switch controlled general lighting for a private office

E. General lighting controlled by a programmable 24-hour time clock

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14. Which of the following topics are most directly addressed in the LEED category “Indoor

Environmental Quality”? (select 4)

A. Lighting Control

B. Acoustics

C. Indoor Energy Use

D. Indoor Air Quality

E. Thermal Comfort

F. Occupant Life Safety

G. Interior Color Selections

15. Which refrigerant does LEED prohibit the use of in building systems?

a. HCFC

b. HFC

c. CFC

d. CO2

16. An existing Community College wishes to achieve LEED Certification for a new auditorium building.

The new auditorium building is one quarter the size of the existing school. Which LEED rating

system best fits the project scope?

A. LEED BD+C: New Construction

B. LEED BD+C: Schools

C. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

D. LEED BD+C: Retail

E. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

F. Both A and B

17. A successful LEED certification project requires: (select 3)

A. 60 or more points are earned

B. 40 or more points are earned

C. At least two CIRs are submitted

D. Compliance with all prerequisites

E. Minimum program requirements are met

F. Utility data provided before Certification review

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18. Which of the following are low impact development (LID) design strategies? (select 3)

A. Installation of open grid paving

B. Reduction of building footprint

C. Use of a high SRI reflective roof

D. Compaction of existing site soils

E. Rooftop harvesting of rainwater

F. Adoption of a carpool program

19. Which of the following most directly addresses how water enters is managed and ultimately leaves

a site?

A. Design Simulation

B. Design Biomimicry

C. Low Impact Development

D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

20. An owner wishes to completely eliminate dependence on municipal water supplies for their project.

What should be the first step in the integrated design process to accomplish this?

A. Evaluate average rainfall and catchment potential for roof design

B. Identify all project water end uses and develop a demand budget

C. Meet with the health department to seek regulatory approval

D. Determine physical space constraints of various cistern design options

21. A historic building built out to the lot lines in an urban area cannot support the weight of a

vegetated roof system. Which strategy would likely be most effective in reducing the current

stormwater runoff?

A. Installation of pervious concrete for all paved walkways

B. Install a cistern to capture all water from the existing roof downspouts

C. Use stormwater filtration media to reduce total suspended solids (TSS)

D. Use reinforced grass parking and reduce the amount of paved walkways

22. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) is referenced by LEED for what purpose?

A. To guide the engineer’s mechanical ductwork and fan sizing efforts

B. To calculate the baseline of a project’s regulated water consumption

C. To quantify the electrical and water sub-meters required in a building

D. To establish the maximum allowable project lighting power consumption

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23. Which of the following are considered non-potable water sources by LEED? (select 3)

A. Municipal reclaimed

B. Harvested rainwater

C. Groundwater well

D. Municipal water supply

E. Processed grey water

24. Which of the following are considered natural refrigerants (select 5)

A. Ammonia (NH3)

B. HFC

C. Air

D. Propane

E. HCFC

F. Carbon Dioxide

G. Water (H2O)

25. What type of irrigation is typically most efficient (i.e. wastes the least water in its distribution)?

A. Rotor head

B. Bubbler

C. Micromister

D. Drip

26. A conventional code compliant urinal uses how much water to flush?

A. 1.6 gallons

B. 1.0 gallon

C. 0.5 gallons

D. 2 gallons

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27. Which four of the following represent over 60% of energy end use in a typical office building?

(select 4)

A. Space Heating

B. Water Heating

C. Space Cooling

D. Ventilation

E. Elevators

F. Lighting Systems

G. Refrigeration

28. An owner is considering the deletion of a proposed building management system during

construction. Which energy-saving design strategies are likely to be most impacted by this decision?

(select 2)

A. Office lighting occupancy sensors

B. Solar hot water system

C. Demand controlled ventilation

D. Daylight sensors

E. Measurement and verification

29. Which of the following building materials has the least embodied energy relative to a project’s

materials procurement?

A. Imported bamboo plywood

B. Recycled content particle board

C. Salvaged barn siding from the adjacent state

D. Wood doors and frames salvaged from on site

30. Which of the following are examples of post-consumer recycled content products? (select 3)

A. Rebar manufactured from scrap steel

B. Particle board made from lumber mill waste

C. Rubber flooring made from old tires

D. Drywall made with power plant fly ash

E. Countertops made from crushed bottles

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31. A university is planning a new building and is seeking LEED for New Construction Certification. The

building will be served by the existing central utility plant with chillers that still contain CFC

refrigerants. To meet the requirements of a LEED prerequisite, they must implement a CFC phase

out plan. When must the implementation of this phase out plan be completed in order to earn LEED

certification?

A. Within 5 years of project completion

B. Before the start of construction of the new building

C. By the end of construction of the new building

D. Within 10 years of project completion

32. Which interior finish strategy best demonstrates the sustainability principle of “Reduce” (as in

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”)?

A. Soy wall insulation and linoleum floor tiles

B. Refurbished furniture purchased from a local vendor

C. Walls made from recycled content drywall and salvaged metal studs

D. Polished concrete floors and exposed structure throughout

33. In high-priority redevelopment sites, tax incentives are offered to ________?

A. Maintain historic areas

B. Encourage a wide range of occupants to move into an area

C. Boost the local economy

D. Allow a diversity of uses to occupy the neighborhood

34. VOC stands for:

A. Validated Offset Carbon

B. Verified Occupant Comfort

C. Volatile Organic Compound

D. Variable Operational Condition

35. Which is not an example of an individual occupant thermal comfort control?

A. A private office with an operable window

B. An open office workstation with an adjustable underfloor air diffuser

C. A training room with a wall thermostat

D. A private office with an adjustable overhead air diffuser

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36. The agreement that banned the production of CFC’s in developed countries by 1996 is known as the

____________.

A. Montreal Protocol

B. Brundtland World Commission on the Environment

C. Global Reporting Initiative

D. US EPA Environmental Act of 1992

37. Due to organizational changes, a company’s regional office will not be moving into its new building

when it is completed. The project has just concluded the Construction documents phase of design.

It is now planned that the building will become a leased tenant space or flex space. Which LEED

rating system is most appropriate for this project to successfully achieve Certification?

A. LEED BD+C: Healthcare

B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell

C. LEED BD+C: New Construction

D. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

38. Which step comes first in an optimal integrated design approach to achieve sustainability goals?

A. Develop space plan to maximize occupant access to day lighting and views

B. Orient schematic building to minimize east/west sun path exposure and overall footprint

size

C. Verify HVAC sizing calculations and incorporate lighting controls into design

D. Evaluate the project site and identify design opportunities to minimize environmental

impact

39. The various LEED rating systems encourage developments to occur near established districts and to

include facilities to support reduce vehicle usage. Which strategy does not reduce “Vehicle Miles

Traveled?”

A. Provide ample bicycle storage and changing rooms with showers

B. Provide preferred parking to carpools

C. Provide preferred parking to hybrid or high efficiency vehicles

D. Locate projects within short walking distance to existing bus, streetcar, and light rail stops

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40. One example of a process water use would be a/an:

A. Public restroom lavatory

B. Athletic facility shower

C. Residential kitchen sink

D. Restaurant dishwasher

41. The triple bottom line refers to what? (choose 3)

A. Performance

B. Persistence

C. People

D. Platforms

E. Planet

F. Profit

42. Unregulated “process” building and site energy uses include the following: (select 4)

A. Parking Garage Ventilation

B. Office Equipment

C. Building Elevators

D. Food Prep Equipment

E. Service Hot Water Systems

F. Medical Equipment Lighting

43. Which of the following does LEED qualify as renewable energy systems? (select 3)

A. Gasoline driven generator

B. Photovoltaic array

C. Wind turbine

D. Nuclear Fission

E. Passive solar design

F. Natural ventilation

G. Geothermal

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44. The use of carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors to actively regulate the rate of outside air introduced into

the building based on occupancy loads is often referred to as:

A. CO2 monitoring

B. Measurement and verification

C. Minimum efficiency reporting value

D. Demand controlled ventilation

45. Which term refers to decision makers, those that must live with the decisions made and those that

must carry out these decisions of a project?

A. Occupants

B. LEED Project teams

C. Stakeholders

D. LEED Administrators

46. In what year did the Montreal Protocol mandate that developing countries cease production of CFC

refrigerants?

A. 1992

B. 1996

C. 2003

D. 2010

47. A project is eligible for a maximum of how many Regional Priority Points?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 10

48. What are some strategies to include in an indoor air quality management plan during construction?

(select 3)

A. Prohibit the operation of air handling equipment during construction

B. Open all perimeter windows during construction

C. Prohibit tobacco smoke inside the building and within 25 feet of the building during

construction

D. Meet ASHRAE 62.1 – 2010 ventilation requirements

E. Meet SMACNA IEQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction

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49. What are the primary acoustical concerns addressed in LEED for Schools? (select 3)

A. Reverberation time

B. Noise from adjacent sites

C. Mechanical system background noise levels

D. Sound transmission through classroom walls and ceilings

E. Fidelity of the public address system

F. Impact isolation class

50. What are the two key strategies for managing cooling tower water use? (select 2)

A. Replace refrigerant

B. Install conductivity meters

C. Install sub-meter in make-up water supply

D. Calibrate thermostats

51. Which of the following elements located within a ½ mile walking distance would contribute to

surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED? (select 4)

A. A library

B. A medium density housing development

C. A gas station

D. Up to 2 restaurants

E. A motel

F. A dry cleaner

G. A car wash

52. What are the three main factors of Light Pollution? (select 3)

A. Contrast ratios

B. Glare

C. Backlight

D. Minimum foot candles

E. Uplight

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53. What document is typically completed by the commissioning authority after construction is

completed?

A. Commissioning Plan

B. Basis of Design

C. Functional Testing Procedures

D. Commissioning Report

54. Most of the activities of fundamental building system commissioning occur during what stage of a

project?

A. Construction phase

B. Equipment start up and project closeout

C. Construction documents

D. Building operations

55. An 85-unit apartment building pursuing BD+C: New Construction has one bus stop located a ½ mile

from the project building’s main entrance. Will this building be able to achieve LT credit Access to

Quality Transit?

A. Yes. The bus stop is located within the ½ mile requirement for credit compliance.

B. Yes. Existing, temporarily rerouted, or planned stops are eligible to meet the credit

requirements.

C. No. There must be two or more bus stops in order to achieve the credit.

D. No. The bus stop must be within ¼ mile of the project building.

56. For a project to qualify for the LEED Materials & Resources location valuation factor, a material or

product must meet 2 of the following: extracted, manufactured, and/or purchased within _____

miles of the construction site.

A. 100

B. 250

C. 500

D. 750

E. 1000

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57. What are two primary ways to ensure good indoor air quality after construction is complete?

(select 2)

A. Conduct a building flush out with 100% outside air

B. Specify low-emitting interior materials

C. Select high efficiency filters

D. Conduct indoor air quality testing

E. Increase ventilation rates

58. All of the following are strategies to address the heat island effect, except_____?

A. Install a vegetated roof

B. Specify impervious dark paving

C. Place all parking under the building

D. Plant shade trees adjacent to paving

E. Install open grid paving

59. All of the following are true statements comparing HCFC and HFC refrigerants, except_____?

A. HFC refrigerants have the lowest Ozone Depletion Potential

B. HCFC 123 has the lowest Global Warming Potential

C. HFC refrigerants are more thermodynamically efficient

D. HCFC refrigerants are schedule for phase out in the Montreal Protocol

E. HCFC refrigerants have a low Ozone Depletion Potential and a short atmospheric life

60. Which standard is associated with the thermal comfort of building occupants?

A. ANSI Standards

B. ASHRAE 55

C. ASHRAE 90.1

D. ASHRAE 62.1

61. It is necessary to meet Minimum Program Requirements in order to achieve which one of the

following?

A. To pursue LEED certification

B. To achieve LEED certification

C. To achieve Enhanced Commissioning

D. To achieve Innovation in Design Credits

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62. All of the following except which one would prevent a community service from contributing to

surrounding density and diverse uses as defined by LEED?

A. Services located on the opposite side of a freeway with no pedestrian overpass within the

½ radius

B. Services located within the ½ mile radius that cannot be accessed by sidewalks or

pedestrian paths

C. A second restaurant within the radius

D. The second occurrence of any type of service except restaurants

63. All of the following are part of the USGBC®’s policy regarding the use of their logo, except ______?

A. The logo is provided by the USGBC

B. The logo may only refer to a USGBC program or product

C. The logo signifies endorsement by the USGBC

D. All uses of the logo must include a trademark

E. The mark must be smaller that of other users

64. A mixed use project is proposed with three stories of residential apartments over ground floor

retail core and shell space. Which LEED rating system should the team use to certify the project?

A. LEED BD+C: Homes

B. LEED BD+C: New Construction

C. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell

D. LEED ND: Built Project

65. The primary project team member responsible for managing the documentation for a project in

LEED Online is known as the_________?

A. LEED Project Analyst

B. LEED Project Assistant

C. LEED Project Ombudsman

D. LEED Project Administrator

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66. The LEED Scorecard is intended to be used for which of the following purposes? (select 2)

A. Forecasting the organizations energy expenses

B. Assigning project team members specific credit responsibilities

C. Communication of attempted credits to project team

D. Communication of unattempted credits to project team

E. Uploading of supporting documentation

67. Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of the USGBC and LEED logos? (select 2)

A. The Certification logo may be used when publishing materials announcing project

registration

B. The Certification logo may be used for marketing a project after a project is LEED Certified

C. The USGBC logo may be modified by a member organization to closely match their own

branding

D. The USGBC logo may be used on product packaging to denote that a product can be used

to help a project earn LEED certification

E. The USGBC logo may be used in editorial and marketing materials to signify sponsorship or

when placed adjacent to text that describes the U.S. Green Building Council

68. Which of the following is not a rapidly renewable material?

A. Wool

B. Teak

C. Bamboo

D. Cork

69. Which of the following are examples of pre-consumer recycled content products? (select 3)

A. Concrete with fly ash from coal fired power plants

B. Metal studs made from scrapped automobiles

C. Particle board made from old shipping pallets

D. Acoustical wall panel made with byproduct from a plastic bottle manufacturing plant

E. Asphalt paving with reprocessed asphalt removed from old parking lot

F. Insulation made of scrap from denim jean manufacturing

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70. Increasing access to public transportation provides which of the following benefits?

A. Reduced heat island effect

B. Reduced requirements for bicycle parking

C. Increased demand for road capacity

D. Reduced vehicle uses

71. In order for a project to receive credit for building/material reuse, all of the following reused or

salvaged materials from an existing building count towards this credit except which of the

following? (choose 2)

A. Floor decking

B. Hazardous materials

C. Doors

D. Exterior structural brick

E. Window assemblies

72. When a location’s soil or groundwater has been identified as contaminated and the local, state, or

national authority requires its remediation, this is referred to as a __________.

A. Brownfield

B. Greenfield

C. Blackwater

D. Septic area

73. What types of equipment are Chlorofluorocarbons found in? (select 2)

A. Fire suppression systems

B. Rooftop package HVAC units

C. Chillers

D. Fan coil units

E. Air compressors

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74. A project team and stakeholders joined together during a project’s pre-design and throughout the

design process to set sustainable building goals for the project and to outline these goals in the

owner’s project requirements and basis of design. This is referred to as which one of the following?

A. Corporate sustainability reporting

B. Commissioning

C. Integrative process

D. Building design and construction

E. Design process

75. A new development is proposed on a 10-acre site. In order to achieve a LEED credit for open space,

the project team would need to ensure that a minimum ______ acres of open space is provided.

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

76. In order for a vehicle to be a green vehicle, it must obtain a minimum score of ____ from the

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

A. 45

B. 50

C. 25

D. 80

77. Which of the following scenarios would allow bamboo flooring to be considered both rapidly

renewable and regional?

A. Bamboo that is harvested oversees and shipped to a manufacturing facility 300 miles from

the project site before delivery and installation

B. Bamboo that is harvested 50 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing

facility 100 miles from the site before delivery and installation

C. Bamboo that is harvested 75 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing

facility 250 miles from the site before delivery and installation

D. Bamboo that is harvested 120 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing

facility 300 miles from the site before delivery and installation

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78. A LEED Accredited Professional may contribute to a project in all of the following ways, except:

A. Facilitates the eco-charrette

B. Serves as the LEED Project Administrator for LEED Online

C. Guarantees that the project receives LEED certification

D. Identifies interactions between LEED prerequisites and credits

79. The period of time when an energy utility provider contacts an energy consumer to lower energy

usage during a time of exceptionally high energy usage for that utility district is known as

____________.

A. Low-usage period

B. Demand response

C. Curtailment event

D. Heat wave

80. Which of the following groups are natural refrigerants?

A. Water, hydrofluorocarbon, ammonia, butane, air

B. Water, hydrofluorocarbon, chlorofluorocarbon, carbon dioxide, ammonia

C. Water, ammonia, propane, carbon dioxide, air

D. Hydrofluorocarbon, ammonia, chlorofluorocarbon, carbon dioxide, air

81. Which of the following is not a use for harvested rainwater that is typically allowed by code?

A. Cooling tower make-up water

B. Showers

C. Water closets

D. Irrigation

82. A commissioning report will typically include all of the following except:

A. A summary of the results of functional testing

B. A confirmation of compliance with all LEED construction credit requirements

C. Confirmation that the building systems adhere to the Owner's Project Requirements and

Basis of Design

D. Identification of system deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action

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83. In order to receive a LEED certification using the BD+C rating system, a project team must agree to

meter the project building and share the building’s energy usage with the USGBC for a minimum of

____ year(s).

A. 1

B. 2

C. 5

D. 7

E. 0

84. Which one of the following refers to a document that includes the environmental impacts of

extraction, operations, and activities associated with the manufacturer’s product and product’s

supply chain and is verified by a third party?

A. Corporate sustainability reports

B. Forest stewardship council

C. Basis of design

D. Commissioning report

E. Global reporting initiative

85. Which of the following are considered nonstructural measures for rainwater quality control?

(select 3)

A. Rain gardens

B. Pervious pavement

C. Retention ponds

D. Vegetated swales

E. Rainwater cisterns

F. Water quality inlet

86. A project team is targeting LEED O+M: Existing Buildings, what must they inventory in the building

to confirm that it will meet the prerequisites? (select 2)

A. Type of refrigerant contained in equipment

B. Mercury content of fluorescent lamps

C. Plumbing fixture flow/flush rates

D. Recycling storage bins

E. Water meters

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87. Which two factors are used to determine the solar reflectance index of a material?

A. Solar heat gain coefficient and emissivity

B. Albedo and emissivity

C. Visible reflectance and emissivity

D. Albedo and solar reflectance

88. Which of the following examples would likely earn an Innovation in Design point for a LEED project,

but are not considered exemplary performance? (select 2)

A. Installing an interactive educational display in the lobby and conducting building tours

B. Installing an innovative new lighting technology to reduce energy usage

C. Reducing indoor water use by over 50%

D. Designing the building to reduce impacts on local bird migration routes

E. Providing twice the minimum level of daylight illumination in 100% of occupied spaces

89. Which one of the following terms refers to a cause causing an effect, and that effect in turn causing

the same effect?

A. Negative feedback

B. Iterative process

C. Integrative process

D. Positive feedback

90. Landscaping with native plants contributes most significantly to which two LEED credits?

A. SS Credit Site Plan and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat

B. SS Credit Rainwater Management and SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore

Habitat

C. SS Credit Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use

Reduction

D. SS Credit Open Space and WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction

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91. A developer is proposing a four story, market-rate apartment complex with a clubhouse and pool in

the center. The project will include a central boiler for heating and hot water, but each unit will be

separately metered for electricity. Which LEED rating system would be most applicable to certify

this project?

A. LEED BD+C: New Construction

B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell

C. LEED Homes: Multifamily Midrise

D. LEED Homes: Multifamily Lowrise

92. A developer is moving their corporate office into one of the existing buildings that they own. Their

new offices will occupy floors 3 through 5 of the seven story building. Which LEED rating system

would be most applicable to certify this project?

A. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell

B. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

C. LEED BD+C: New Construction

D. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

93. What are the two ways to earn an Innovation in Design credit? (select 2)

A. Specify a new and innovative building system or component that contributes to earning

one of the LEED credits

B. Demonstrate the environmental benefits of design opportunities not currently considered

for LEED credits

C. Design a component of the project to achieve exemplary performance of a LEED credit

D. Design the project to exceed the requirements of every LEED credit being pursued

E. Design the project to exceed the requirements in three or more LEED credits

94. An insurance agent is relocating her offices into a 500 square foot storefront space in a newly

constructed strip mall. The project includes a full tenant improvement a new rooftop package

mechanical unit and exterior signage per the developer’s tenant standards. Which LEED rating

system is most appropriate for this project?

A. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell

B. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors

C. LEED BD+C: New Construction

D. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

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95. If a project team is providing bicycle storage and shower/changing rooms for their LEED project,

the bicycle storage must also be located within _____ yards of a bicycle network.

A. 100

B. 150

C. 200

D. 400

96. Which one of the following is not a minimum program requirement?

A. Must be on permanent land in a permanent location

B. Must meet maximum project size requirements

C. Must meet minimum project size requirements

D. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries

97. Which of the following measures best contributes to energy efficiency and indoor environmental

quality?

A. Increased ventilation

B. Daylighting

C. Air flow monitoring

D. High-efficiency filters

98. Which of these is an example of a post-consumer content recycled product?

A. Light gauge metal studs made from steel fabrication scrap

B. Ceramic tile made from window glass rejects

C. Carpet pad made from scrap from a plastic bottle manufacturing facility

D. Medium density fiberboard made from scrapped shipping pallets from a distribution

facility

99. How many LEED credits have regional priority points associated with them?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

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100. Increased ventilation has a positive impact on all of the following except:

A. Air quality

B. Absenteeism

C. Thermal comfort control

D. CO2 concentrations