LA 480 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
M1: " In its broadest context, sustainability refers to the ability
of a society, ecosystem, or other system to continue functioning
into the indefinite future, without being forced into decline
through exhaustion or overloading of the resources on which
that system depends." This quote reflects the goal of which
organization: Correct Answers 2.American Institute of
Architects (AIA)
M1: Between 1982 and 1992, how many million acres of prime
farmland in the US were developed for something other then
agricultural use? Correct Answers .4.3 million
M1: Global climate change is viewed as a threat to the planet.
Some predicted effects of global warming are: Correct Answers
1.glaciers and ice shelves are melting at historic rates
2.the ten hottest years on record have occurred since 1990
3.weather events are becoming more severe and unpredictable
M1: In 1997, how much of the world's energy did the United
States, Russia, China, Japan, and Germany consume? Correct
Answers half
M1: Most conservative estimates of the total world-wide supply
of oil suggest that our oil supply will peak between 2010 and
2019. Agree or Disagree? Correct Answers Agree
M1: Of all the energy consumed in the United States,
approximately what quantity is used by our buildings
(residential and commercial): Correct Answers 1/3
,M1: Sustainable design can be incorporated in: Correct Answers
1.single family residential housing
2.commercial buildings
3.apartment complexes
M1: The implications of sprawling development can extend far
beyond the immediate area and can cause: Correct Answers
1.storm water or flood damage
2.transportation issues
M1: The U.S. Green Building Council's primary vehicle for
promoting Sustainable Design and Construction is: Correct
Answers .Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
(LEED)
M1: This organization is incorporated in New York as a U.S.
non-profit corporation striving to help countries form national
green building councils of their own by providing valuable
information and resources to its affiliates and members: Correct
Answers .World Green Building Council
M10: Credit Correct Answers water efficient landscaping
M10: Green Building Design + Construction has three type of
rating systems. These are LEED for New _____, LEED for
_____& _____, and LEED for ______. Correct Answers
construction, core, shell, schools
, M10: One of the credits under the Innovation in Design category
of the LEED rating system is for a ________
_______Professional. Correct Answers Leed, accredited
M10: Prerequisite Correct Answers water use reduction 20
percent reduction
M10: The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) category
addresses the significant effects that the quality of the interior
environment has on the: Correct Answers occupants
M10: The Materials and Resources category focuses on reducing
______ negative impacts related to building materials and
material waste generated during _______ and operations.
Correct Answers environmental, construction
M10: The Sustainable Sites category focuses on selecting sites
that reduce dependency on ______, incorporating strategies that
enhance plant and wildlife ________ and maintaining water and
air _______. Correct Answers automobiles, habitats, quality
M10: What is the maximum number of credits a project can earn
under the Regional Priority category? Correct Answers 4
M10: Which of the following are areas of focus under the
Energy and Atmosphere category of the LEED Rating System?
Correct Answers A.Conserving energy
B.Tracking building energy performancedesign, commissioning
and monitoring
C.Managing refrigerants to minimize or eliminae atmospheric
damage
M1: " In its broadest context, sustainability refers to the ability
of a society, ecosystem, or other system to continue functioning
into the indefinite future, without being forced into decline
through exhaustion or overloading of the resources on which
that system depends." This quote reflects the goal of which
organization: Correct Answers 2.American Institute of
Architects (AIA)
M1: Between 1982 and 1992, how many million acres of prime
farmland in the US were developed for something other then
agricultural use? Correct Answers .4.3 million
M1: Global climate change is viewed as a threat to the planet.
Some predicted effects of global warming are: Correct Answers
1.glaciers and ice shelves are melting at historic rates
2.the ten hottest years on record have occurred since 1990
3.weather events are becoming more severe and unpredictable
M1: In 1997, how much of the world's energy did the United
States, Russia, China, Japan, and Germany consume? Correct
Answers half
M1: Most conservative estimates of the total world-wide supply
of oil suggest that our oil supply will peak between 2010 and
2019. Agree or Disagree? Correct Answers Agree
M1: Of all the energy consumed in the United States,
approximately what quantity is used by our buildings
(residential and commercial): Correct Answers 1/3
,M1: Sustainable design can be incorporated in: Correct Answers
1.single family residential housing
2.commercial buildings
3.apartment complexes
M1: The implications of sprawling development can extend far
beyond the immediate area and can cause: Correct Answers
1.storm water or flood damage
2.transportation issues
M1: The U.S. Green Building Council's primary vehicle for
promoting Sustainable Design and Construction is: Correct
Answers .Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
(LEED)
M1: This organization is incorporated in New York as a U.S.
non-profit corporation striving to help countries form national
green building councils of their own by providing valuable
information and resources to its affiliates and members: Correct
Answers .World Green Building Council
M10: Credit Correct Answers water efficient landscaping
M10: Green Building Design + Construction has three type of
rating systems. These are LEED for New _____, LEED for
_____& _____, and LEED for ______. Correct Answers
construction, core, shell, schools
, M10: One of the credits under the Innovation in Design category
of the LEED rating system is for a ________
_______Professional. Correct Answers Leed, accredited
M10: Prerequisite Correct Answers water use reduction 20
percent reduction
M10: The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) category
addresses the significant effects that the quality of the interior
environment has on the: Correct Answers occupants
M10: The Materials and Resources category focuses on reducing
______ negative impacts related to building materials and
material waste generated during _______ and operations.
Correct Answers environmental, construction
M10: The Sustainable Sites category focuses on selecting sites
that reduce dependency on ______, incorporating strategies that
enhance plant and wildlife ________ and maintaining water and
air _______. Correct Answers automobiles, habitats, quality
M10: What is the maximum number of credits a project can earn
under the Regional Priority category? Correct Answers 4
M10: Which of the following are areas of focus under the
Energy and Atmosphere category of the LEED Rating System?
Correct Answers A.Conserving energy
B.Tracking building energy performancedesign, commissioning
and monitoring
C.Managing refrigerants to minimize or eliminae atmospheric
damage
