CONTAINS REAL PRACTICE EXAMS WITH 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ LEED
CERTIFICATION EXAM TEST BANK 1 (LATEST!)
What can a contractor use to calculate his carbon footprint - ANSWER-
Construction Carbon Calculator
What are the three bi- products of energy production - ANSWER-Sulfer Dioxide
Nitrogen Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
What contaminant is not naturally found in groundwater - ANSWER-Pesticide
If a landscaped area utilizes fertilizers what are the byproducts of the fertilizer in
the storm water runoff - ANSWER-Nitrogen
Phosphorus
What qualifies as documentation for Community Connectivity - ANSWER-Map
showing basic services
If a building has 1000 square feet what qualifies as densely populated - ANSWER-
25 people
How many levels are there of LEED building certification - ANSWER-4
,Which building system generally include CFC's and HCFC's - ANSWER-Fire
Suppression
Ciller Tower
Centrifugal Chiller
What is a benefit of using FSC certified lumber - ANSWER-Preserve wildlife
habitat and biodiversity
What does a conventional project delivery method look like - ANSWER-The
architect, construction contractors engineer, owner and all others work relatively
independently on their individual scopes of work
What can be included in commingled recycling - ANSWER-Tuna fish can
Paper clip
Newspaper
Metals
Glass
Paper
What needs to be included in a waste management plan - ANSWER-Materials
going to a landfill
Incinerated materials
Recyclable materials
Where do projects adjust the credits based on the square footage of the building -
ANSWER-LEED for homes
,A nes university lab wants to be LEED certified. Which rating system could they
use - ANSWER-LEED for Schools
LEED for New Construction
What would be considered a passive design strategy - ANSWER-Daylighting
If there is a CxA, 2 LEED AP's, and a LEED GA all working on a project how
many points would the project be eligible for - ANSWER-1 for the LEED AP
What would qualify for Innovation and Design - ANSWER-Meet the nest
incremental threshold percentage
Which site would most effectively help a project to successfully earn credit in
Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, and Materials and Resources -
ANSWER-Urban area close to services and public transportation
Which of the following is a hydrocarbon - ANSWER-Propane
What standard is used for recycled materials - ANSWER-ISO
If a project wanted to increase the buildings ventilation rate what strategies could
be used - ANSWER-Passive ventilation
Active ventilation
, A projet is keeping an existing HVAC system that utilizes CFC's and the building
is going for LEED certification. What are their options - ANSWER-Phase- out
equipment over 5 years and reduce annual leakage of CFC- based refrigerants to
5%
Completely replace the system
What is the benefit of purchasing local materials - ANSWER-Support local
businesses
Stimulates the local economy
Reduces carbon dioxide from transportation
A project is located in an urban area and the project team is considering installing
alternative fuel stations. Which credits would this help them to achieve -
ANSWER-SS Credit 4.4: Alternative Transportation- Parking Capacity
SS Credit 4.3: Alternative Transportation- Low- Emitting and Fuel- Efficient
Vehicles
How can a green project meet its budget - ANSWER-Higher a Green Consultant
Check Cost
What organization can assist in finding efficient appliances - ANSWER-ENERGY
STAR
What should you do to ensure that green purchasing plans are effective -
ANSWER-Develop a sustainable purchasing policy
Monitor