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| 14667783628 | List the eight LEED BD+C adaptations an exam candidate must know | New construction and major renovations, core and shell development schools retail data centers warehouses and distribution centers hospitality healthcare | 0 | |
| 14667783629 | LEED Rating System | Building Design and Construction Interior Design and Construction Building O&M Neighborhood Development Homes | 1 | |
| 14667783630 | LEED certification levels? | Certified, 40-49 Points Silver, 50-59 Points Gold, 60-79 points Platinum, 80+ points | 2 | |
| 14667783631 | Minimum requirements to receive a LEED certification | to receive one of the four levels of certification, projects must achieve all prereqs and a minimum of 40/110 points | 3 | |
| 14667783632 | What are the points categories | IP - integrative process LT - location and transportation SS - sustainable sites WE - water efficiency EA - energy and atmosphere MR - materials and resources EQ - indoor environmental quality IN - innovation RP - regional priority | 4 | |
| 14667783633 | LEED 40/60 Rule | If the gross floor is 40 or less - dont use if the gross floor is 60 or more - use if it falls between 40 and 60 - up to the team | 5 | |
| 14667783634 | 4.5 Which of the following need to be addressed in the water budget analysis for IP credit (3) 1. water required by both the building and associated grounds 2. landscape irrigation 3. cooling tower and appliance water use. 4. HVAC sizing 5. window to wall ratios | 1. water required by both the building and associated grounds 2. landscape irrigation 3. cooling tower and appliance water use. | 6 | |
| 14667783635 | 4.8 Which one of the following steps should be take in the discovery phase for water-related systems to earn IP credit? A. Initiate OPR B. Identify at least one nonpotable water supply source to offset at least two water demand components C. conduct a simple box energy modeling analysis D. ID low-flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water use more than 20% over the baseline. | C. conduct a simple box energy modeling analysis | 7 | |
| 14667783636 | 3.2 Which one of the following LEED terms is used for streamlining the approach to particular needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types? credit interpretation rulings (CIR) addenda adaptations alternative compliance paths (ACPs) | C. Adaptations to existing rating systems provide a streamlined approach for responding to the particular needs, constraints, and opprotunities of different projects. | 8 | |
| 14667783637 | Alternative compliance paths | Additional options or approaches in leed credits that address unique circumstances and accommodate advancements in science and techonolgy | 9 | |
| 14667783638 | Credit interpretation rulings (CIR) | a process that is designed to allow project teams to obtain technical guidance on how leed requirements, including the minimum program requirements, prereqs, and credist pertain to their project |  | 10 |
| 14667783639 | 3.3 A project team needs clarification for a unique project condition for a credit and a prereq that are unrelated. - submit one CIR for both credit and prereq questions - submit one CIR for the credit and another for prereq - submit one CIR for prereq and do not pursue credit - submit one CIR for the credit and wait for design review comments for the prereq. | B. A total of 2 CIRs should be submitted since each credit and prerequisite should have their individual CIR applications | 11 | |
| 14667783640 | There is a maximum of ___ possible points for each adaptation of the LEED BD+C rating system | 110 | 12 | |
| 14667783641 | Which certification feature is unique to LEED BD+C Core and Shell development | Can be used if more than 40% of the gross floor area is incomplete at the time of certification. Core and Shell is the only adaptation where projects can be precertified prior to completion. | 13 | |
| 14667783642 | List the LEED impact categories | Community - 5% Green economy - 5% Biodiversity - 10% Natural resources - 10% Water resources - 15% Human health - 20% Climate change -35% | 14 | |
| 14667783643 | 3.8 The 4 general LEED cert steps are.... | 1. Register project 2. Prepare an application 3. Submit application: Prelim review, final review 4. Receive certification | 15 | |
| 14667783644 | 3.9 The 11 steps of the LEED work plan include... | 1. Initiate discovery phase 2. select rating system 3. check MPRs 4. establish goals - workshops 5. define scope- workshop, property line, any specialty scope 6. develop LEED scorecard 7. continue discovery phase 8. continue iterative process 9. assign roles and responsibilities 10. consistent documentation 11. preform QA/QC and submit | 16 | |
| 14667783645 | 3.10 For LEED BD+C projects, the construction phase review needs to be submitted no later than ______ after the project is substantially completed. | For LEED BD+C and LEED ID+C rating systems, you will need to submit for your construction phase review (preliminary standard review or preliminary construction review) no later than two years after your project is substantially completed (the date on which your building receives a certificate of occupancy or similar official indication that it is fit and ready for use). | 17 | |
| 14667783646 | 3.11 The ____ was established to help project teams with multiple rating system choices decide on a rating system and is based on the percentage of a project's gross floor area that is appropriate to a particular rating system. | 40/60 rule | 18 | |
| 14667783647 | 3.12 List the three minimum program requirements (MPRs) | MPR 1 - must be in a permanent location on existing land MPR 2 - Must use reasonable LEED boundaries MPR 3 - Must comply with project size requirements | 19 | |
| 14667783648 | Under the direct management of the LEED technical committee,_____ recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues | LEED technical advisory groups (TAGs) provide a consistent source of technical advice to LEED committees and working groups. | 20 | |
| 14667783649 | 3.14 The project ________ process is designed to allow project teams to obtain technical guidance on how LEED requirements, including MPRs, prererqs and credits pertain to their projects. | credit interpretation ruling process | 21 | |
| 14667783650 | 3.15 ________ are precedent setting official answers to formal technical inquiries about implementing LEED on a project. | LEED interpretations - are published to USGBC | 22 | |
| 14667783651 | 3.16 ___________ incorporate changes and improvements to LEED rating systems and reference guides to help clarify, correct, interpret, or provide alt language. | Addenda | 23 | |
| 14667783652 | 3.17 The LEED ______ library is a rating system development tool designed to test new and revised LEED credit language, ACPs, and new or innovative green building technologies and concepts | LEED Pilot credit library | 24 | |
| 14667783653 | A build's _________ is the total cost of the building over its lifetime, or a specified period of time, including initial design and construction cost, operational and maintenance/upgrade costs, and remaining (residual/salvage) value at the end of ownership | life-cycle costs | 25 | |
| 14667783654 | What is the portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification | LEED boundary | 26 | |
| 14667783655 | What is the approach that is commonly used for multiple projects that are on a shared site under the control of a single entity looking for individual cert for each building | Using the LEED campus approach | 27 | |
| 14667783656 | The LEED project boundary may not include land that is owned by a party other than that which owns the LEED project unless the following is true... | if a project team wishes to pursue additional credits or thresholds beyond the LEED project scope, a binding tenant sales and lease agreement must be provided as documentation. These agreements are not required unless the project is trying to earn additional points outside of the projects scope | 28 | |
| 14667783657 | _____ is the ratio of building coverage on a given parcel of land to the size of that parcel. | Density - a ratio of building coverage on a given parcel of land to the size of that parcel. | 29 | |
| 14667783658 | ____ represents a regular building occupant who spends 40 hours per week in the project building | FTE or full-time equivalent. | 30 | |
| 14667783659 | 3.24 The triple bottom line involves what 3 aspects in decision making. | Social (peeps) Environment (Treeps) Economic (Greeps) | 31 | |
| 14667783660 | Iterative process | A process used in design that involves conducting research, sharing data, receiving feedback, and refining the design repeatedly until all of a project's sustainable goals are met. | 32 | |
| 14667783661 | simple box energy modeling analysis | a simple basecase energy analysis that informs the team about the building's likely distribution of energy consumption and is used to evaluate potential project energy strategies. A simple box analysis uses a basic, schematic building form. | 33 | |
| 14667783662 | 4.1 What must be done to comply with IP prereqs for a healthcare project? A. minimum 4-hour integrative design charrette must be conducted B. this prereq must be started before the schematic design phase begins C. at least three team members, including the owner or owner's rep must be included on the integrated project team D. a commissioning agent (CxA) must be included on the integrated project team. E. a basis of design (BOD) document must be prepared | A. minimum 4-hour integrative design charrette must be conducted | 34 | |
| 14667783663 | 4.1 List the three phases of the integrative process | Discovery phase, Design and construction (implementation) phase, and Occupancy, Operations, and Performance Feedback Phase | 35 | |
| 14667783664 | 4.2 A project team for a healthcare facility has completed an integrative design charrette and is preparing documents for design review. What should the team submit in order to document IP prereqs A. a narrative explaining how the health mission statement addresses the credit requirements and a plan of action B. findings from water and energy analysis C. a simple box energy modeling analysis D. meeting minutes as documented proof that the budget, sched, and functional programmatic requirements, health mission statement, credits to target, and the LEED certification level were discussed | A. To document, teams must submit a narrative explaining how the health mission statement addresses credit requirements and the action plan developed from the preliminary rating goals | 36 | |
| 14667783665 | 4.2 List the five steps to the iterative process | 1. Conduct research and collect data within the scope of the work. 2. Analyze the data. 3. Share data analyses with team members at group workshops. 4. Receive feedback to identify synergies, wastes, and other opportunities for saving and efficiency across all of the disciplines. 5. Create/refine design. | 37 | |
| 14667783666 | 4.3 Which of the following does an integrative design charrette meant to achieve IP prereq for a healthcare project accomplish? A. informs the OPR document B. initiates development of the project's health mission statement. C. includes the contractor and facilities manager in the charrette D. reduces building material toxins E. identify recyclable waste streams. | A. informs the OPR document B. initiates development of the project's health mission statement. C. includes the contractor and facilities manager in the charrette | 38 | |
| 14667783667 | 4.3 What is the intent of IP prereq - integrative project planning and design? | the intent of IP prereq - Integrative Project Planning and Design is to max opportunities for integrated, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies, emphasizing human health as a fundamental evaluative criterion for building design/construction/Operational strategies. | 39 | |
| 14667783668 | 4.4 For IP credit - integrative process, which of the following need to be assessed by the simple box energy modeling analysis prior to completion of schematic design? Select 3 1. makeup water demands 2. estimate rainfall 3. basic building envelope attributes 4. lighting levels 5. thermal comfort ranges | Basic building envelope attributes, lighting levels, thermal comfort ranges. (confirm) | 40 | |
| 14667783669 | 4.4 IP prerequ - Integrative project planning and design applies to which LEED BD+C rating system adaptation? | Healthcare | 41 | |
| 14667783670 | 4.5 The four activities that a project team must complete in order to achieve IP prereq - integrative project planning and design | - determine prelim rating goals as a result of a design charrette - Prepare an OPR document and mission statement that addresses the triple bottom line - Assemble to project team and include as meany members as possible (min 4) - conduct a min 4-hour integrative design charrette with all members of the team, preferably before the schematic design. | 42 | |
| 14667783671 | 4.6 What does a project team need to submit to document IP credit - Integrative Process A. the USGBC's IP worksheet B. a detailed energy simulation based on ASHRAE 90.1-2010 C. a narrative explaining each step in the project team's process D. a report with research findings from the discovery stage | C. a narrative explaining each step in the project team's process | 43 | |
| 14667783672 | 4.6 There must be a minimum of ___ project team professionals in addition to the owner/owner rep to meet the requirements of IP prereq - Integrative Project Planning and Design | Four | 44 | |
| 14667783673 | 4.7 A project team is working on scheduling coordination of energy and water systems for IP credit. When would be ideal to address this? After constructions? During design development? Before schematic design? After conceptual design? | Before schematic design. | 45 | |
| 14667783674 | 4.7 What is the intent of the IP Credit - Integrative Process | is to support high-performance, cost effective project outcomes through an early analysis of the interrelationships among systems | 46 | |
| 14667783675 | 4.8 To achieve IP Credit - Integrative Process, project teams are required to conduct preliminary ___ and ____ research and analyses and use that info to id synergies that can be used to achieve project goasl | Energy; Water | 47 | |
| 14667783676 | 4.9 The simple box energy model analysis required to achieve IP Credit - Integrative Process should analyze the following seven energy components | - site conditions - massing and orientation - basic envelope attributes - light levels - thermal comfort ranges -plug and process load needs - programmatic and operational parameters | 48 | |
| 14667783677 | 4.10 A ___ is based on a simplified building form that is analyzed to determine the basic distribution of energy uses and id dominant energy loads. The building is not designed in detail and changes can easily be made to design | Simple box energy model | 49 | |
| 14667783678 | 4.11 A ____ is a project-specific method of calculating the amount of water required by the building and associated grounds | Water budget | 50 | |
| 14667783679 | 4.12 During the implementation phase, while pursuing IP Credit - Integrative Process, a project team should demonstrate how the energy analysis informed the following designs of the project | - Building and site program - building form and geometry - building envelope and facade treatments on different orientations - elimination or significant downsizing of building systems - other systems | 51 | |
| 14667783680 | 4.13 During the Implementation phase, while pursuing IP credit - Integrative Process, a project team should demonstrate how the water budget analysis informed the following designs of the project | - plumbing systems - sewage conveyance and/or on-site treatment systems - rainwater quantity and quality management systems - landscape, irrigation, and site elements - roofing systems and/or build form and geometry - other systems | 52 | |
| 14667783681 | 4.14 When a simple box energy modeling analysis is being conducted, building envelope performance is reviewed based on the following | - Wall and roof insulation - Thermal mass - Window size and orientation - Exterior shading devices - Window Performance | 53 | |
| 14667783682 | 4.15 During goal-setting workshops for IP credit - integrative process, project teams should fulfill the following goas | - introduce members to fundamentals of the integrative process - share initial background research/analysis - Elicit the owner's/stakeholder's values and aspirations - clarify functional and programmatic goals - Establish initial principles, benchmarks, metrics and targets - generate potential integrative strategies for achieving performance targets - Determine the questions that must be answered to support project decisions - ID inertial responsibilities and deliverables. - Initiate OPR | 54 | |
| 14667783683 | 4.16 ___ should be present at goal-setting workshops for IP credit - integrative process | All principle project team members | 55 | |
| 14667783684 | EA - Prerequisite | Option 1. Whole building energy simulation Demonstrate a 10% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for new buildings, or a 5% improvement in the proposed building performance rating Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide Comply with the prescriptive measures of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide appropriate to the project scope | 56 | |
| 14667783685 | Types of water demand and nonpotable supply sources used in doing a preliminary water budget analysis | Indoor water demand - flow and flush design, in accordance with WE prerequisite Outdoor water demand - irrigation, in accordance with WE credit Process water demand - kitchen, laundry, cooling tower, and other equip. Supply sources - nonpotable such as on-site rain, HVAC equipment condensate. | 57 | |
| 14667783686 | 7 steps of the integrative process | 1. become familiar 2. conduct prelim energy research and analysis. 3. conduct prelim water research and analysis. 4. Goal-setting workshop 5. evaluate possible energy strategies 6. evaluate possible water strategies. 7. document how analysis informed design and building | 58 | |
| 14667783687 | Documentation required for IP credit | Must complete the USGBC's integrative process worksheet. | 59 | |
| 14667783688 | Step 4 of the IP credit is a goal-setting workshop. What are the goals the team should achieve | - become familiar with the process - share initial background/research - set owner's values and aspirations -clarify functional and programmatic goals - ID targeted LEED credits - ID responsibilities and deliverables - initiate OPR | 60 | |
| 14667783689 | Ch 3. 2. Which of the following LEED terms is used for streamlining the approach to particular needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types? Credit interpretation rulings, addenda, adaptations, or alt compliance paths? | C - Adaptations to existing rating systems provide a stream lined approach for responding to particular needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types. | 61 | |
| 14667783690 | The LT category contains how many credits? | 8 | 62 | |
| 14667783691 | If there is ___ parking, the project team must determine the share allocated to the certifying project | pooled | 63 | |
| 14667783692 | Projects whose teams are attempting LT Credit—___ are not eligible to earn points under other Location and Transportation (LT) credits. | LEED for neighborhood development location | 64 | |
| 14667783693 | ___ are identified in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey for the area. | prime farmlands | 65 | |
| 14667783694 | To be considered an infill site, ___% of a total project site area needs to be previously developed.` | 75% | 66 | |
| 14667783695 | Central business districts, town centers, areas with residential buildings, and infill sites are ideal for achieving LT Credit—___. | Surrounding density and diverse uses | 67 | |
| 14667783696 | The intent of ___ is to minimize the environmental harms associated with parking facilities, including automobile dependence, land consumption, and rainwater runoff. | LT credit - reduced parking footprint | 68 | |
| 14667783697 | At least one of a project's functional entries and/or bicycle storage should be within a ___ yd walking or bicycling distance from a bicycle network. | 200 | 69 | |
| 14667783698 | The preferred carpool parking for ___% of the total parking spaces should be calculated after reductions are made from the base ratios. | 5 | 70 | |
| 14667783699 | Project teams must designate ___% of all parking spaces used by the project as preferred parking for green vehicles. | 5 | 71 | |
| 14667783700 | 5.1 A developer is considering 4 different sites and would like to choose one that is ideal for LEED gold cert. Which one would be suited for LT credit - LEED for neighborhood development location A. A site with stage 1 LEED for neighborhood development location pre-reviewed plan (LEED ND Pilot) B. A site with stage 3 LEED for neighborhood development location certified project (LEED ND Pilot) C. A site with stage 1 LEED for neighborhood development conditional approval (LEED v4) D. A site with Stage 1 conditional approval of LEED ND Plan (LEED 2009) | B. the other choices are listed as ineligible by LEED ND Certification Designation in the LEED Reference Guide for Building and COnstruction | 72 | |
| 14667783701 | 5.2 An international project team is trying to determine whether a project site is located on sensitive land. How should they proceed? A. By checking the Natural Resources COnservation Service Wbsite B. By consulting with a qualified biologiest/ecologist C. By referencing the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations D. By reviewing info from Natural Heritage Program | B. Most of the time, non U.S. projects are unable to utilize US resources. International project teams should ID with local equivalencies. Working with a qualified bio/ecologist may be necessary. | 73 | |
| 14667783702 | 5.3 On a previously developed site with a water body on the property, which minor improvements are allowed in the water-body buffer? (3) A. Removal of trees 6 in in diameter at breast height B. A 10 ft wide impervious walking path C. Grade changes to ensure access for all users D. Maintenance shed E. Clearance of 600 sq ft for picnic area F. Bike pathways | C/D/F A qualified arborvitae can remove trees less than 6" but not equal or more An acceptable design for an impervious walking path could be 8ft of impervious trail with 2 ft of gravel on either side but not 10 ft of impervious trail, clearings are limited to 500 sq ft. | 74 | |
| 14667783703 | 5.4 Which findings during an environmental site assessment would earn a project LT credit - High Priority Site(2) A. Only a portion of the site has contaminiated soils due to a gas station previously located on the site. B. On-site groundwater containing high levels of toxic chemicals C. A historic building on a an infill site that contains walls with lead-based paints D. A building that contains finishes with asbestos E. An adjacent property with contaminated soils. | A/B Asbestos and lead are not eligible Adjacent properties with contamination are not eligible. The site itself should have contaminiated soils and/or groundwater | 75 | |
| 14667783704 | 5.5 A project team is trying to determine whether a historic building is on an infill site. When determining the infill status of the potential site, which elements should be included? | Streets, ROW and water bodies should NOT be included. Landscaped areas ARE included. | 76 | |
| 14667783705 | Ch 5 To be considered a previously developed site, what percentage must be previously developed | 75% | 77 | |
| 14667783706 | 5.6 A project team is pursuing 2 points under LT credit - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses. Which should be included in documentation? - An area map should location, eight existing and publicly available diverse uses and walking routes from the main entrance to each use. - A narrative explaining the walking distances from the entrance to 10 existing and publicly available diverse uses. - A map showing diverse uses within LEED boundary - a map showing the project's location and 5 existing publicly diverse uses within a 1/4 mile radius | An area map should location, eight existing and publicly available diverse uses and walking routes from the main entrance to each use. | 78 | |
| 14667783707 | 5.7 Which of the following could be counted as an eligible diverse use to achieve LT Credit - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses? A. Grocery store located within a 1/2 mile B. planned bank located in the project building that will open within 6 months of projects completion C. A metro station within 1/4 mile walking distance D. A bike network within 200ft walking distance from project. | B. Diverse uses should be measured in walking distance not by radius. Metro stations and mike networks are not listed in the table of diverse uses. | 79 | |
| 14667783708 | LT Credit - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses. What is the required distances for Option 1 and Option 2? | Option 1 - Average density within 1/4 mile (400m) radius. Option 2 - Diverse uses within a 1/2 mile (800 m) walking distance | 80 | |
| 14667783709 | 5.8 Which one of the following should be submitted to documents quality transit for all BD+C project types? A. area plan or map showing site, the location of stops within 1/4 mile B. map showing site, location, type of transportation resources, and driving distance to locations. C. map showing project, boundary, transit stop locations, walking routes, distance to those stops. D. area plan or map showing the project site and location of transit stop locations within 1/2 area. | C. A map showing the project, boundary, transit stop locations, walking routes, and distances to those stops. This credit does not use a radius for cals or documentation. | 81 | |
| 14667783710 | 5.9 Based on the following transit service summary for a project pursuing LT Credit - Access to Quality Transit, which is correct? | D. The weekend trips can be averaged to meet the requirements of LT Credit - Access to quality transit. Exam candidates should know which stops and how many trips qualify for weekday vs weekend transit. | 82 | |
| 14667783711 | 5.10 A schools project is located within a 1.5 walking distance for 714 students in grades 9-12. The school is expected to have 1200 students when complete. The school has built two walking and biking routes. The school has a busing system that uses 7 buses. What is true about the project's ability to earn: T Credit - Access to Quality Transit? A. Project would need the city to put a bus stop next to entrance. B. Project has earned 1 point with the credit. C. Project would need to add 2 more buses. D. Project would need to provide discount for passes for students. | B. If at least 50% of the student population is within walking distance, the project can earn 1 point for LT credit - access to quality transit | 83 | |
| 14667783712 | KT Credit 0 Bicycle Facilities. What are the requirements for Bicycle Networks | Must be within 200 yds of bike storage or functional entry and a bike network that connects to 1 of the following - at least 10 diverse uses a BRT stop, light/heavy rail station, commuter rail or ferry - a school or employment center if the total floor area is >50% residential. All must be within 3 mile distance. | 84 | |
| 14667783713 | Documentation required for LT Credit Bicycle Facilities? | Vicintiy map showing bike network and routes and distances along network to eligible destinations -a capital improvement plan for planned networks that can prove it will be complete within 1 yr of building occupancy -calculations for storage/shower facilities - SCHOOLS ONLY - walking route to main entrance and route to school boundary on site plan | 85 | |
| 14667783714 | Minimum number of short-term/long-term bike storage spaces | NC, C+S, Data Centers, Warehouses and Distrub. Center, hospitality, healthcare - (4) short-term and (4) long term required. Schools - (4) long-term, (0) short-term required. Retail - (2) short term and (2) long term. Short term is based on floor area | 86 | |
| 14667783715 | 5.11 Which project site is more likely to achieve LT Credit - Bike Facilities A. site adjacent to an existing 12-mile bike trail B. site within a 1/4 mile (400 m) walking distance of a bike network that connects to light rail station within 1 mile of bike distance. C. site adjacent to a street with sidewalks and 30 mph speed limit D. site within 3-mile bike distance to 10 diverse uses on bike network. | D. The network must be within 300 yds or 180 m from storage/entry and a 3-mile bicycle distance to 10 diverse uses. | 87 | |
| 14667783716 | 5.12 How should a project team document a bike network? | B. By including a vicinity map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, and walking routes/distances. | 88 | |
| 14667783717 | 5.13 A 100-unit residential building in an urban area has 300 residents, 60 peak visitors, and no employees. How many long-term/short-term bike storage spaces would be required to achieve LT Credit- Bicycle Facilities? | D. Long-term storage must equal to 30% of all regular building occupants but no less than one storage space per unit (1 space for each of the 100 units = 100 long term storage spaces). Short term storage must be equal to 2/5% of all peak visitors but no fewer than 4 spaces per building. | 89 | |
| 14667783718 | 5.14 A design team is locating a short-term and long-term bicycle storage on a site plan. Which of the following is correct? A. Short-term bike storage should be within 100ft of any function entry B. Long-term bike storage must be within 100 ft of any functional entry C. both short-term and long-term storage should be located within 100 ft walking distance to the bike network D. Storage can be offsite. | Short-term storage must be within 100ft of any main entrance. Long-term storage must be within 100ft walking distance of any functional entry | 90 | |
| 14667783719 | LT Credit Bicycle Facilities - Equations for short-term and long-term storage | Short-term storage = peak visitors x 0.025 Long-term storage= regular building occupants x .05 | 91 | |
| 14667783754 | LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint | 92 | ||
| 14667783720 | 5.15 A university housing project with 100 one-bedroom apartments has a baseline parking capacity of one space/unit per the handbook. The project will earn 1 point under LT Credit - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses but will not earn LT Credit - Access to Quality Transit. The project includes off-street parking. How many preferred parking spaces for carpools must the project include to qualify for reduced parking footprint? | C. 40% reduction is required for projects that earn points under either LT -Surrounding density/diverse uses OR LT - Access to Quality Tansit | 93 | |
| 14667783721 | LT Credit - High-Priority Sites has 3 options. What are the three options and their point value? | Option 1 - Historic District - 1 pt; Core and Shell 2 pts Option 2 - Priority Designation - 1 pt; Core and Shell 2 pts Option 3 - Brownfield Remediation 2 pts; Core and Shell 3 pts | 94 | |
| 14667783722 | North America is incredibly automobile dependant for the most part and LEED is trying to diversify the type of cars we drive to ensure that they can run on electricity as opposed to only gasoline. What must an EVSE station have? | The electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) must: • Provide a Level 2 charging capacity (208 - 240 volts) or greater. • Comply with the relevant regional or local standard for electrical connectors, such as SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice. • Be networked or internet addressable and be capable of participating in a demand-response program or time of-use pricing to encourage off-peak charging. | 95 | |
| 14667783723 | Crestwood High School is building a new school to become LEED certified and has constructed a bicycle network connecting all ends and is situated within 1 and ½ miles from 800 high school students out of the 1500 total. What does this project need to do to earn LT Credit Access to Quality Transit? | If at least 50% of the student population is within walking distance the project can earn the credit. | 96 | |
| 14667783724 | A project has already satisfied the LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses and is now pursuing the LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint. How many preferred parking spaces must be preferred in the 50 space ITE baseline lot? | A 40% reduction is required for projects that DO earn points under either LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or LT Credit Access to Quality Transit. This project has earned one of the credits, so a 40% reduction is required. If any off-street parking spaces are provided, the project must include preferred parking for carpools for 5% of the total parking capacity. The preferred parking is calculated AFTER the reductions have been made. Thus the lot was reduced from 50 spaces to 30 (40% reduction) and 5% of those spaces must be preferred = 2 spaces | 97 | |
| 14667783725 | A project includes 10 on street parking spots in the right of way, 50 full time employee spots to the right and 200 visiting customer spots to the left of the building. How many and where would the EVSE station need to be placed? | When calculating fueling stations, one needs to know that the requirement is for 2% of all parking spaces used by the project. Do not confuse the EVSE requirements with the preferred parking requirements. On-street parking is not involved. | 98 | |
| 14667783726 | Liberty Village is historical to Toronto and a developer wants to earn the LT Credit High-Priority Site for proposing to convert an old warehouse to commercial space but first must research: A If site is on top of sacred native grounds B If the site is considered previously developed C If at least 50% of the site can be restored and kept in tact D If the site is considered infill | For Option 1 Historic District, the site must be located on an infill location. In order to be considered an infill site, the percentage of previously developed land has to be at least 75%. | 99 | |
| 14667783727 | The MR Prerequisite Storage and Collection of Recyclables requires that at least 5 specific materials must be recycled even if no recycling program is available but must have safe collection, storage, and disposal for 2/3 of the following items: (CHOOSE 3) A Mixed Paper B Corrugated cardboard C Batteries D Mercury-containing lamps E Electronic Waste F Organic Food waste | Safely collect, store and dispose of two out of three: • Batteries • Mercury-containing lamps • Electronic Waste | 100 | |
| 14667783728 | Carpet made with recycled content that is part of a take-back program would count towards which credit? A MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2 Leadership Extraction Practices B MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients, Option 1 Material Ingredient Reporting C MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients, Option 2 Material Ingredient Optimization D MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 1 Environmental Product Declarations | MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2 Leadership Extraction Practices | 101 | |
| 14667783729 | A retail project is devising a strategy to earn the MR prerequisite Storage and Collection of Recyclables and must identify ____ waste streams and describe how the top ____ waste streams will be collected and stored? A 5, 4 B 4, 5 C 3, 4 D 5, 6 | RETAIL ONLY must Conduct a waste stream study to identify the retail project's top five recyclable waste streams (by weight or volume) How the top four waste streams will be collected and stored. | 102 | |
| 14667783730 | Taking a closer look at the MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - EPDs - option 2 of optimizations; which of the following options would satisfy the credit if the material reduces 3 of 6 impact categories from industry standards and: A Is 3rd party certified and permanently installed B Is 3rd party certified C Has a Health Product Declaration D Cradle-to-Cradle 2 platinum certified | A Is 3rd party certified and permanently installed | 103 | |
| 14667783731 | Daylight is a great way to save energy from reducing your lighting load but can also lead to increased energy demand as well as annoying contrast between surfaces. The latter should be mitigated by: A Maximum illuminance ratio of less than 1:10 B Color rendering index above 80 C Minimize direct overhead lighting D Specifying 24 000+ hour LED lights only | A. This option reduces contrast while the others have other benefits such as less maintenance, less glare and a CRI of 80+ helps mimic real day light. | 104 | |
| 14667783732 | How could the ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities assist a project team? A To develop a consensus based approach to green building rating system evolution B To understand the minimum levels of indoor air required C To explain the Integrative Design Process D To learn about smart growth and sustainable neighborhood design | To explain the Integrative Design Process | 105 | |
| 14667783733 | What is the LEED standard for Indoor Air Quality? A. 90.1 B. 2.1 C. SMACNA D. ANSI | B. 62.1... ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 is ASHRAE's primary standard for indoor air quality for buildings except low-rise residential. | 106 | |
| 14667783734 | Who manages the LEED certification process? A. GBI B. GBCI C. ANSI D. ASHRAE | B. GBCI | 107 | |
| 14667783735 | What type of system is one that materials and resources are constantly brought in from the outside, used in some way, then released outside the system in some form of waste? A. Closed Flow B. Open Flow C. Closed System D. Open System | C. Open System | 108 | |
| 14667783736 | What is an intense workshop designed to product specific deliverables called? | Charrette | 109 | |
| 14667783737 | What must your erosion contr | 2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards, whichever is more stringent) | 110 | |
| 14667783738 | What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment | A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities | 111 | |
| 14667783739 | How is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment more in depth? | A further investigation that collects original samples of soil, groundwater, or building materials to analyze for quantitative. | 112 | |
| 14667783740 | What are the types of sensitive sites to avoid building on? | Prime farmland Flood plain Endangered species habitat Land within 50' (15 meters) of wetlands Land within 100' (30 meters) of a water body | 113 | |
| 14667783741 | Who defines Prime Farmland | The U.S. Department of Agriculture | 114 | |
| 14667783742 | What is the building requirements for projects in places without legally adopted flood hazard map? | Cannot build on a floodplain subject to a 1% or greater chance of flooding in any given year. | 115 | |
| 14667783743 | What are the requirements for surrounding density? | Locate on a site whose surrounding existing density within 1/4 mile (400-meter) radius of the project boundary meets either the 'separate residential and nonresidential densities' or 'combined density' values. | 116 | |
| 14667783744 | Define Development Footprint | The total land area of a project site covered by buildings, streets, parking areas, and other typically impermeable surfaces constructed as part of the project | 117 | |
| 14667783745 | What are the minimum surrounding density requirements | Construct or renovate a building or a space within a building such that the building's main entrance is within a 1/2-mile (800 meter) walking distance of the main entrance of four to seven (1 pt) or eight+ (2 pts) existing and publicly available diverse uses | 118 | |
| 14667783746 | What are the five use categories for diverse uses? | -Food retail -Community-serving retail -Services -Civic and community facilities -Community anchor uses (BD&C and ID&C only) | 119 | |
| 14667783747 | What are the distances for Access to Quality Transit? | 1/4 mile (400-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops, OR within a 1/2 mile (800 meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations, or ferry terminals. | 120 | |
| 14667783748 | Site assessment is completed during the integrative process and likely takes place during a LEED Charrette. It should do which 3 of the following items? (CHOOSE 3) A Conduct a site inventory B Conduct an ESC plan as governed by the EPA GCP 2012 C Gather information on the property condition D Engage local experts E Ensure existing vegetative space is maintained F Not construct within 100 feet of an existing lake | A C D | 121 | |
| 14667783749 | The SS credit for open space has some new requirements which differ from previous versions and they must feature which of the following items? A Have a slope greater than 1:4 B Have a slope less than 1:4 C Usable by people on the site D Be maintained weekly E Planted with native/adaptive species | Outdoor space must be physically accessible to encourage use and physical activity. If a project has poison ivy people won't use it. | 122 | |
| 14667783750 | LeadingGreen is building a new office and ambitiously mounts Solar rooftop PV which replaces 17% by cost of the buildings total energy cost as per EAp1's model resulting in how many points? 1 2 3 4 | Anything above 15% would earn 3 points plus an Exemplary performance point = 4 | 123 | |
| 14667783751 | Through the use of the US DOE's Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey the estimated electricity for a Core and Shell project will be 50 000 kWh/year at 0.10$/kWh and as a result an on-site PV array would need to generate which of the following to earn two points? A The EA Prerequisite model must be used B Core and Shell projects cannot earn 2 points on this credit C This type of building would need to produce $150 of energy per year D This type of building would need to produce 1500 kWh of energy per year | On-site renewable energy is calculated as a percent of the building's annual energy cost. The correct answer is 3% of the cost in a C+S project to earn 2 points 50 000 * 0.1 = $5000 $5000 * 0.03 = $150 of energy | 124 | |
| 14667783752 | Many credits in the EA credit category are based on a projects' annual energy baseline cost, and if a project wants to consider pursuing LEED certification it must achieve a minimum building performance improvement of what cost based on an annual baseline of $50 000? | Option 1 uses a whole building energy simulation. For new construction, achieve a minimum 5% improvement in the performance rating for new buildings compared with the baseline building performance rating. $50 000 X 5% = $2 500 | 125 |
