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All of the following are part of the USGBC's policy regarding the use of their officially registered 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, except when repeated logos in the same document E. The USGBC logo is less prominent in a document than the logo of the user - answer is C. The logo signifies endorsement by the USGBC A mixed use project is proposed with one story or level 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 Homes: Lowrise B. LEED BD+C: New Construction C. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell D. LEED Neighborhood Development - answer is B. LEED BD+C: New Construction 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 - answer is D. LEED Project Administrator

Which one of the following refers to a way of analyzing the environmental, social, and local impact of a material or product? A. Impact cycle assessment B. Life cycle costs C. Life cycle assessment D. Purchasing of ongoing consumables - answer is C. Life cycle assessment Which of the following is not a rapidly renewable material? A. Wool B. Teak C. Bamboo D. Cork - answer is B. Teak Buildings in the US account for what percent of total electricity use? A. 55% B. 68% C. 72% D. 80% - answer is C. 72% Post-consumer recycled content is:________________. A. Sourced from residential and commercial waste B. Sourced from wholesale dealers C. Sourced from manufacturing waste or by-products D. Sourced from secondary market distributors - answer is A. Sourced from residential and commercial waste

Buildings in the US account for what percent of municipal solid waste? A. 60% B. 55% C. 45% D. 30% - answer is D. 30% Which one of the following defines nonpotable water? A. Water that meets drinking water standards B. Water that does not meet drinking water standards C. Greywater that has been treated on site to meet drinking water standards D. Rainwater harvesting - answer is B. Water that does not meet drinking water standards 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 by-product 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 - answer is A, D, F A. Concrete with fly ash from coal-fired power plants D. Acoustical wall panel made with by-product from a plastic bottle F. Insulation made of scrap from denim jean manufacturing All of the following are typical elements of a Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan, except: A. A waste diversion goal

B. Identification of types of waste to be generated during construction C. An estimate of the total weight or volume of each type of waste to be generated during construction D. Identification of local resources for recycling and salvage of materials E. Communication plan to increase participation by jobsite personnel - answer is C. An estimate of the total weight or volume of each type of waste to be generated during construction A developer is proposing a new office building on a former industrial site less than 1/4 mile from downtown, but a freeway separates the site from the restaurant and shopping district. In order to improve the community connectivity of this project, the developer could: A. Incorporate a strip mall and housing into the proposed development B. Propose a jogging trail and bike path connecting to a nearby park and community center C. Propose a gravel path be added to the one road that connects the project site to downtown via a freeway underpass and narrow shoulder D. Propose to provide discounted transit passes to future tenants of the office building - answer is B. Propose a jogging trail and bike path connecting to a nearby park and community center Where would information on the volatile organic compound content of an adhesive or sealant typically be found? A. Material Safety Data Sheet B. Environmental Protection Agency web site C. Department of Environmental Quality product registry D. USGBC's LEED complaint product database - answer is A. Material Safety Data Sheet Increasing access to public transportation can provide which one of the following benefits? A. Reduced heat island effect

B. Reduced requirements for bicycle parking C. Increased demand for road capacity D. Reduced vehicle miles traveled - answer is D. Reduced vehicle miles traveled The Montreal Protocol included a ban on the production of CFC refrigerants in developing countries beginning in what year? A. 1992 B. 1996 C. 2001 D. 2010 - answer is D. 2010 Which of the following are considered rapidly renewable materials? (select 2) A. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) B. Linoleum C. FSC Certified Wood D. Wheatboard E. Ceramic tile - answer is B, D B. Linoleum D. Wheatboard 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 - answer is B, C

B. Rooftop package HVAC units C. Chillers Two testing protocols established by the Carpet and Rug Institute are used to qualify low-emitting carpet systems and low-emitting carpet pads, respectively. Which of the following protocols apply? (select one) A. Green Guard for carpeting and Eco-label for carpet pad B. Green Seal Plus for carpeting and Green Seal for carpet pad C. Green Label Plus for carpeting and Green Label for carpet pad D. Green Guard for carpeting and Green Seal for carpet pad - answer is C. Green Label Plus for carpeting and Green Label for carpet pad A new 8 acre development footprint is proposed on a 10 acre site. How much open space would be required to earn a LEED credit for open space? A. 2.25 acres B. 2.5 acres C. 2.75 acres D. 3 acres - answer is D. 3 acres A proposed mixed-use building includes a restaurant on the ground floor. Which of the following services located within walking distance of the project would contribute to Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses? (select 2) A. A bank B. A car dealership C. A hotel D. A hair salon E. The restaurant in the project

F. An auto repair shop - answer is A, D A. A bank D. A hair salon On-site renewable power can be generated using which of the following sources? (select 2) A. Capturing gas from an old landfill on-site and burning it to produce energy B. Purchasing electricity from a wind-farm located 25 miles away C. Burning properly treated wood waste to produce energy D. Burning natural gas in a micro-turbine on-site E. Installing a geo-exchange heat pump system on-site F. Generating electricity from subterranean steam or heat - answer is C, F C. Burning properly treated wood waste to produce energy F. Generating electricity from subterranean steam or heat Which one 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 80 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 120 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing facility 200 miles from the site before delivery and installation D. Bamboo that is harvested 300 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing facility 500 miles from the site before delivery and installation - answer is B. Bamboo that is harvested 80 miles from the project site and shipped to a manufacturing facility 100 miles from the site before delivery and installation

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 - answer is C. Guarantees that the project receives LEED certification All of the following are high efficiency irrigation technologies, except: A. Drip irrigation systems B. Moisture sensors C. Conductivity meters D. Evapotranspiration controllers E. Rain sensors - answer is C. Conductivity meters Which one of the following groups are natural refrigerants? A. H2O, HFC, NH3, Butane, Air B. H2O, HCFC, CFC, CO2, NH C. H2O, NH3, Propane, CO2, Air D. HFC, NH3, CFC, CO2, Air - answer is C. H2O, NH3, Propane, CO2, Air Which one 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 - answer is B. Showers

Rainwater harvesting can contribute most directly to which of the following LEED credits? (select 3) A. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management B. Sustainable Sites: Open Space C. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction D. Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use E. Sustainable Sites: Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat F. Sustainable Sites: Heat Island Reduction - answer is A, C, D A. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management C. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction D. Water Efficiency: Cooling Tower Water Use 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 - answer is B. A confirmation of compliance with all LEED construction credit requirements An owner cannot purchase off-site renewable energy from which of the following? A. A licensed in-state provider of Green-e-certified power B. A local electric utility offering a Green-e-accredited program C. A licensed provider of Green-e-certified power in an adjacent state D. Green-e-accredited renewable energy certificates - answer is C. A licensed provider of Green-e- certified power in an adjacent state

A project team may take any of the following approaches to establish a reasonable LEED project boundary, except: A. Define the LEED project boundary to match the property boundary B. Define the LEED project boundary to match the limits of work of construction for the proposed project C. Define the LEED project boundary to exclude portions of the proposed project that complicate certain LEED credits D. Define the LEED project boundary to include improvements in the public right-of-way that are part of the project scope - answer is C. Define the LEED project boundary to exclude portions of the proposed project that complicate certain LEED credits A code compliant water closet uses how much water? A. 1.6 gallons per minute B. 1.6 gallons per flush C. 1.2 gallon per flush D. gallons per flush - answer is B. 1.6 gallons per flush Which of the following are examples of building and material reuse, as defined by LEED Materials & Resources credits? (select 3) A. Salvaged structural timber from a demolished warehouse B. Old brick removed from a demolished wall in a building undergoing renovation, and used for new paving in the buildings courtyard C. Ceiling tiles with known asbestos to be maintained for reuse D. Old wood doors removed during a renovation and installed as countertops in the same building E. Salvaged electrical conduit used for a new electrical distribution system F. Old framing lumber removed from demolished homes and used to manufacturer medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels - answer is A, B, D

A. Salvaged structural timber from a demolished warehouse B. Old brick removed from a demolished wall in a building undergoing renovation, and used for new paving in the buildings courtyard D. Old wood doors removed during a renovation and installed as countertops in the same building Which one of the following is not considered a structural measure for rainwater quality control? A. Pervious pavement B. Retention ponds C. Rainwater cisterns D. Manhole treatment devices - answer is A. Pervious pavement 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 the project team D. Uploading the project address to LEED online E. Uploading of supporting documentation - answer is B, C B. Assigning project team members specific credit responsibilities C. Communication of attempted credits to the project team A project team is targeting LEED-EB: O&M, 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. Plumbing fixture flow/flush rates C. Recycling storage bins D. Water meters - answer is A, B

A. Type of refrigerant contained in equipment B. Plumbing fixture flow/flush rates Which reference standard should a design team meet to achieve a proper design for thermal comfort in an open office space? A. ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010 B. ASHRAE 55 - 2010 C. ANSI Standard Z765- D. ASHRAE 62.1 2010 - answer is B. ASHRAE 55 - 2010 What three actions must a project team consider when designing a LEED BD+C: Schools project in regards to designing appropriate acoustics? A. Reduce impact isolation noise, reduce background noise, limit sound transmission B. Control reverberation, reduce impact isolation noise, limit sound transmission C. Control reverberation, reduce background noise, limit sound transmission D. Control reverberation, reduce background noise, provide outdoor stimulation sounds - answer is C. Control reverberation, reduce background noise, limit sound transmission All of the following are elements of a Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan, except: A. HVAC protection B. Pollutant source control C. IAQ monitoring D. Housekeeping - answer is C. IAQ monitoring Which 2 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 - answer is B. Albedo and emissivity __________ evaluates the environmental effects of the life of a service, product, or project, inputs and outputs into the system. A. Life Cycle Analysis B. Location Valuation Factor C. Life Cycle Cost D. Waste Hierarchy - answer is A. Life Cycle Analysis

1. Which of the following water efficiency measures might add the most to construction costs? A. Low-flow faucets and showers B. Dual-flush toilets and waterless urinals C. Grey water reuse system D. Rain water harvesting for irrigation - answer is C. Grey water reuse system ____________ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings and interiors. A. Living Building Challenge B. United States Green Building Council C. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design D. Green Building Certification Institute - answer is C. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Visible light transmittance is most closely associated with what factor? A. Daylighting

B. Light pollution reduction C. Optimized energy performance D. Lighting power density - answer is A. Daylighting A developer is proposing a three-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 & Major Renovation B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell C. LEED Homes: Multifamily Lowrise D. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors - answer is C. LEED Homes: Multifamily Lowrise A developer is moving their corporate office into one of the existing buildings that they own. Their new offices will occupy floors 2 through 4 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 - answer is D. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors A real estate management company wants to obtain LEED certification for one of their existing, multitenant office buildings. They conducted an energy audit and will work with their tenants and the local utility incentive program to complete a lighting retrofit in the entire building. They will also implement a waste management program, green housekeeping policy and other sustainable practices. Which LEED rating system would be most applicable to certify this project? A. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell B. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

C. LEED BD+C: New Construction D. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors - answer is B. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings All of the following statements are true regarding Regional Priority credits, except: A. Six established LEED credits from each rating system that address unique environmental priorities in each region B. Six new LEED credits in each rating system that address unique environmental priorities in each region C. Projects are awarded one point for each credit earned, up to a total of four points D. The USGBC maintains a database of these credits - answer is B. Six new LEED credits in each rating system that address unique environmental priorities in each region The primary purpose of an integrated design charrette is to ____________? A. Have local municipal officials review the building's sustainable design B. Optimize green strategies, drawing on the expertise of all participants C. Set an environmental agenda by the architect D. Exclude stakeholders for quicker decision making - answer is B. Optimize green strategies, drawing on the expertise of all participants Which one of the following are the maximum flush and flow rates allowed by the Energy Policy Acts of 1992 and 2005________________. A. Water closets 1.6 gpm, urinals 1.0 gpm, faucets 0.5 gpf, showers 2.5 gpf B. Water closets 1.2 gpf, urinals 0.8 gpf, faucets 2.2 gpm, showers 2.5 gpm C. Water closets 1.6 gpf, urinals 0.5 gpf, faucets 0.5 gpm, showers 2.5 gpm D. Water closets 1.6 gpf, urinals 1.0 gpf, faucets 0.5 gpm, showers 2.5 gpm - answer is D. Water closets 1.6 gpf, urinals 1.0 gpf, faucets 0.5 gpm, showers 2.5 gpm

What is the largest energy end use in a typical US office building? A. Lighting B. HVAC C. Water heating D. Office equipment - answer is B. HVAC When evaluating daylighting from windows on the building perimeter, which one of the following refers to "vision glazing?" A. The glazed portion of an interior window with access to a clear view B. The glazed portion of an exterior windows located at least 7'-6" above the floor C. The glazed portion of an exterior window with access to a clear view with added tints to prevent solar gain D. The glazed portion of an exterior window with access to a clear view with no added tints - answer is D. The glazed portion of an exterior window with access to a clear view with no added tints Which one of the following is not considered a regulated energy use in buildings? A. Service water heating B. Exterior lighting C. Elevators D. Heat pumps - answer is C. Elevators 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 significantly exceed the requirements 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 - answer is B, C B. Demonstrate the environmental benefits of design opportunities not currently considered for LEED credits C. Design a component of the project to significantly exceed the requirements of a LEED credit Which of the following statements about Innovation in Design credits is not true? A. A project needs to submit a Credit Interpretation Request to confirm the proposed design exceeds LEED requirements B. Using new technology that provides a measurable environmental benefit not currently accounted for by LEED requirements may qualify for an Innovation in Design credit C. Exceeding the performance threshold of one LEED credit requirement may be enough to qualify D. Contribution to the project by a LEED Accredited Professional will earn an Innovation in Design credit - answer is A. A project needs to submit a Credit Interpretation Request to confirm the proposed design Which of the following projects would most likely qualify for an Innovation in Design credit? (select 2) A. A new high school with solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbines on the roof B. A new retail project where the project achieved more than 55% indoor water use reduction from the baseline C. An existing office building pursuing LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance certification that used modeling software to demonstrate energy savings 25% over the baseline D. A new high school with a large rain catchment and treatment system that can supply all nonpotable water use in the building E. A new warehouse where the mechanical sub-contractor is a LEED AP - answer is B, D B. A new retail project where the project achieved more than 55% indoor water use reduction from the baseline

D. A new high school with a large rain catchment and treatment system that can supply all nonpotable water use in the building Which of the following professionals could benefit from becoming a LEED Accredited Professional? A. Mechanical engineer B. Architect C. Groundskeeper D. Construction manager E. Building owner F. Consultant G. All of these professionals can benefit - answer is G. All of these professionals can benefit How many LEED points are available for Innovation in Design? A. 10 B. 3 C. 6 D. 4 E. 8 - answer is C. 6 What step must a project take to achieve an Innovation in Design credit for a design innovation not addressed by the current LEED rating system? A. Write a custom credit stating intent, requirements and documentation B. Write a custom credit stating intent, estimated cost, estimated annual energy savings, and payback period C. Determine the closest available LEED credit and submit a CIR D. Submit a narrative to the GBCI stating how the project compares to local building codes, showing differences in measurable quantities such as therms, kWh, and gallons of water

E. Determine the closest available LEED credit and submit a narrative to the GBCI explaining why the project is an improvement over the current LEED requirements - answer is A. Write a custom credit stating intent, requirements and documentation Which of the following statements are true in regards to achieving an Innovation in Design credit through Exemplary Performance? A. Exemplary Performance is achieved by doubling the requirements of any LEED credit B. Exemplary Performance is a tiered structure based on incremental performance increases over baseline credit requirements C. Exemplary Performance must be accompanied by a design innovation to earn an Innovation in Design credit D. Exemplary Performance can be achieved by doubling a credit's performance requirement, or reaching the next performance increment, depending on the structure of the credit - answer is D. Exemplary Performance can be achieved by doubling a credit's performance requirement, or reaching the next performance increment, depending on the structure of the credit All of the following are methods for a project team to earn an Innovation credit for a LEED project, except which one? A. Meet the requirements of a credit in the LEED pilot library B. Meet the requirements of a credit from another LEED rating system C. Have a LEED AP with specialty on the project team D. Achieve exemplary performance of a credit within the project's applicable LEED rating system E. Create a custom innovation credit, not addressed by LEED rating systems - answer is A. Meet the requirements of a credit in the LEED pilot library What standard determines the minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings other than lowrise residential? A. ASHRAE 55

B. Green-e C. ASHRAE/IESNA 90. D. ASHRAE 62.1 - answer is C. ASHRAE/IESNA 90. Performance Rating Method and Energy Cost Budget Method are analysis procedures based on which standard? A. CALGreen B. ASHRAE/IESNA 90. C. CBECS D. EERE Building Technology Program E. All applicable state, county and city building codes - answer is B. ASHRAE/IESNA 90. A project is seeking to maximize LEED points in the Energy and Atmosphere category. One strategy is to select the most efficient energy systems and appliances on the market. What program rates the performance of lighting, HVAC equipment, electronics, and appliances? A. US DOE B. ENERGY STAR C. ASHRAE/IESNA 90. D. EPA E. Green-e - answer is B. ENERGY STAR How is transportation impact measured? A. The reduction of motorized vehicles used or alternative transportation rate B. Miles per gallon (MPG) C. Mass-transit ridership (persons) D. Per-capita annual commuting expenses (dollars) - answer is A. The reduction of motorized vehicles used or alternative transportation rate

A community college is planning to construct a new building adjacent to an existing facility. The building program includes administrative offices, maintenance facilities, one classroom, and a multipurpose room. Which LEED rating system is most appropriate for this project? A. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance B. LEED for Building Design & Construction: Schools C. LEED for Building Design & Construction: New Construction D. LEED for Building Design & Construction: Core & Shell E. Both B & C - answer is E. Both B & C 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 - answer is B. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors A project's LEED certification fee paid to the GBCI is based on which of the following factors? (select 2) A. Target certification level B. Project square footage C. Project site area D. USGBC membership status E. GBCI membership status - answer is B, D B. Project square footage D. USGBC membership status

A municipality is proposing a renovation of their existing police department. The project includes interior improvements and system upgrades to all spaces in the 50,000 square foot building, except the recently updated 5,000 square foot 911 call center. The project also inc ludes sidewalk and parking improvements and landscaping. Which LEED rating system is most appropriate for this project? A. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings B. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors C. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell D. LEED BD+C: New Construction - answer is D. LEED BD+C: New Construction A developer is proposing a new 20 story office tower. They have already signed a major tenant who will occupy the top seven floors and the tenant improvement of this space will be included in the primary construction scope. Which LEED rating system is most appropriate for this project? A. LEED BD+C: New Construction B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell C. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors D. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings - answer is B. LEED BD+C: Core & Shell A vegetated roof of native or adapted species may contribute to all of the following LEED credits, except: A. Sustainable Sites: Site Development - Protect & Restore Habitat B. Sustainable Sites: Heat Island Reduction C. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction D. Sustainable Sites: Rainwater Management E. Sustainable Sites: Environmental Site Assessment - answer is C. Water Efficiency: Outdoor Water Use Reduction

Which of the following is a responsibility of the US Green Building Council? A. Certification of LEED projects B. LEED credentialing maintenance C. Development of the LEED rating system D. Accreditation of LEED professionals - answer is C. Development of the LEED rating system A green vehicle is defined as a vehicle that meets which one of the following? A. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green Score of 75 or higher B. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green Score of 45 or higher C. A vehicle that achieves 30 miles per gallon or better D. A vehicle that achieves 25 miles per gallon or better - answer is B. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated vehicles with Green Score of 45 or higher A project team will document all LEED credits based on the limits defined by: A. A boundary drawn 40 feet outside of the building footprint B. The property lines and the centerline of any adjacent streets C. The local zoning code D. The LEED project boundary - answer is D. The LEED project boundary 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 - answer is B. Daylighting

What standard is used in LEED to measure the actual energy performance of buildings? A. Green-e B. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 C. Energy Policy Act D. ENERGY STAR - answer is D. ENERGY STAR A contractor is beginning site preparation for a new building seeking LEED certification. The site contains an existing building that must be demolished. As the contractor begins implementing the Construction Waste Management Plan, which of the following will be included in the waste diversion calculations? (select 2) A. Concrete rubble from demolished sidewalks B. Soil and rock from the excavation for new foundations C. Trees and shrubs removed during land clearing D. Brick, wood and roofing material from the demolished building E. Flooring and insulation containing asbestos from the demolished building - answer is A, D A. Concrete rubble from demolished sidewalks D. Brick, wood and roofing material from the demolished building Grey water is: A. Harvested rain water B. Water from sinks and showers C. Water from urinals and laundry D. Water from restroom fixtures - answer is B. Water from sinks and showers What method must a project team use to measure the distance from the project's building entrance to the nearest public transportation stops?

A. Shortest path analysis B. Radius method C. Direct path analysis D. Vehicle miles traveled - answer is A. Shortest path analysis 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 - answer is D. Medium density fiberboard made from scrapped shipping pallets from a distribution facility Which item is not considered an "ongoing consumable" in LEED O+M: Existing Buildings sustainable product purchasing requirements? A. Coffee filters B. Food waste C. Refrigerator D. Printer paper - answer is C. Refrigerator Where would information on the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of an adhesive or sealant typically be found? A. Material Safety Data Sheet B. Environmental Protection Agency web site C. Department of Environmental Quality product registry D. USGBC's LEED complaint product database - answer is A. Material Safety Data Sheet