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| Which of the following is an example of an ongoing building operating cost? |
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| Green cleaning supply costs |
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| The LEED project boundary is defined as: |
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Definition
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| What does LEED stand for? |
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Definition
| Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design |
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| Graywater is governed by which of the following? |
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| Potable water may come from which of the following sources? |
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having a LEED AP on a LEED project?
a. Improved design integration
b. A discount in project registration fees
c. An extra point in the Innovation in Design credit category
d. A streamlined application and certification process |
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Definition
| A discount in project registration fees |
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| Which of the following did the Montreal Protocol call for? |
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Definition
| Complete phase out of CFCs by 2010, complete phase out of HCFCs by 2030 |
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Which of the following does NOT reduce heat island effect?
a. Roof with a low solar reflectance index (SRI) value
b. A vegetative roof
c. Open-grid pavement
d. Solar panels
e.Shade from trees |
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| Roof with a low solar reflectance index value |
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| What does HCFC stand for? |
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Definition
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| On average, people spend what percentage of their time indoors? |
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| Unless otherwise stated, what is the assumed male to female (male:female) ratio in LEED building projects? |
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Definition
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| Why does the USGBC have a Trademark Policy? |
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Definition
| To accurately and consistently convey the USGBC’s messages and identity |
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| Who publishes the LEED reference guides? |
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Definition
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Which of the following can become LEED certified? (Choose 2)
People
Commercial buildings
Green building materials
Companies
Residential buildings
Nonprofit organizations |
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Definition
Commercial buildings
Residential buildings |
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The ENERGY STAR label shows that buildings have which of the following characteristics? (Choose 3)
Use less energy than its peers
Less expensive to operate than its peers
Emits fewer greenhouse gases than its peers
Uses more environmentally friendly materials than its peers
Has a smaller building footprint than its peers |
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Definition
Use less energy than its peers
Less expensive to operate than its peers
Emits fewer greenhouse gases than its peers |
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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Volatile organic compounds
Nitrogen dioxide
Chlorofluorocarbons
Halons |
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Definition
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Which of the following can become LEED certified? (Choose 2)
Individuals
Schools
Companies
Nonprofit Groups
Hospitals |
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Definition
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A LEED AP works on the product specifications for water efficient fixtures, but is not a principal participant on the project. Which of the following credits can the LEED AP contribute to?
Innovation in Design - LEED AP
Energy and Atmosphere, Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Materials and Resources, Low Emitting Materials
None of the above |
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| Which of the following describes thermal emittance? |
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| A material’s ability to shed infrared heat |
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Which of the following qualifies as a preferred parking space?
A parking spot with a 10% discount on all parking fees
Designated parking spots that are close to the building entrance
Randomly assigned parking spaces awarded through a lottery system
Passes to shared parking spaces available from a neighboring property that is linked to the property boundary |
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| Designated parking spots that are close to the building entrance |
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Which of the following will contribute towards construction and demolition waste management?
Soil
Concrete
Asbestos
Alternative Daily Cover |
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Definition
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What materials qualify as "bio-based"?
Materials that have a harvest cycle of less than 10 years
Materials meeting the criteria of the Sustainable Agriculture Standard
Materials made from plant by-products
Materials harvested within a radius of 500 miles from the project site |
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Definition
| Materials meeting the criteria of the Sustainable Agriculture Standard |
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Term
| How many LEED credentialed professionals are allowed to work on a LEED project at once? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is a benefit of purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs)?
Earning points toward Sustainable Sites
Fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Lower energy bills
A streamlined commissioning process |
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Definition
| Fewer greenhouse gas emissions |
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| Which of the following has the highest ozone depletion potential (ODP)? |
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Definition
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| he Solar Reflectance Index measures which of the following? |
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Definition
| The ability of a material to reject solar heat |
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Term
Which of the following is not a natural refrigerant? (Choose 2)
Water
CFCs
Carbon Dioxide
Ammonia
Halons |
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Definition
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Installing cotton batt insulation may contribute to achieving which of the following credits? (Choose 2)
Optimize Energy Performance
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials
Building life-cycle impact reduction
Low emitting materials |
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Definition
Optimize Energy Performance
Building Product disclosure and optimization- |
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Why should a one-time potable water analysis be conducted on cooling towers and evaporative condensers? (choose 3)
To confirm thermal performance
To optimize cooling tower cycles
To check the alkalinity of water
To measure calcium deposit concentrations |
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Definition
To optimize cooling tower cycles
To check the alkalinity of water
To measure calcium deposit concentrations |
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Which of the following could contribute to higher costs in green building development versus conventional building development?
Green building goals were added on after the design phase
Green building materials are more expensive than conventional building materials
Integrated project design can add up-front costs because individuals must work on the project longer
It requires LEED Green Associates and LEED APs on the project team |
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Definition
| Green building goals were added on after the design phase |
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Term
| Which of the following describes a credit that has not yet been balloted and introduced to LEED, but can be attempted for an Innovation in Design credit? |
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Definition
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Term
| The Solar Reflectance Index is measured on a scale of: |
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Definition
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Which of the following is not an acceptable way to refer to a LEED credentialed professional? (Choose 2)
LEED Green Associate
LEED GA
LEED Accredited Professional
LEED AP BD+C
LEED AP Homes |
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Definition
LEED GA
LEED Accredited Professional |
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| Which type of water cannot be used for flushing toilets? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Particles from natural or human activities are added to water bodies |
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Term
| What does the Construction Carbon Calculator measure? |
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Definition
| The embodied carbon in the construction process |
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Term
| How many points would a LEED project earn for having 3 LEED APs and 2 LEED Green Associates as principal participants on the project team? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is NOT considered a process load?
Office equipment
Computers
Laundry washing and drying
Escalator
Chiller |
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Definition
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Term
| What does ASHRAE stand for? |
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Definition
| American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers |
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Term
| The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is a combination of which two values? |
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Definition
| Thermal Emittance and Solar Reflectance (Albedo) |
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Term
| The building footprint is also referred to as: |
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Definition
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Term
| How many points can a LEED project earn for having a LEED Green Associate as a principal participant in the design process? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is NOT a hard cost?
Furniture
Low VOC paint
MERV filter
Commissioning agent fee |
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Definition
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Which of the following describes process water?
Water used for industrial processes, such as chillers and cooling towers
Water from toilets and urinals
Untreated wastewater that does not come in contact with toilet waste, such as bathroom sinks
Drinking water that meets EPA standards for quality |
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Definition
| Water used for industrial processes, such as chillers and cooling towers |
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Which of the following describes a closed system?
A system that generates no waste because the waste generated by one component of the system is consumed by another
A system that has been commissioned; before commissioning the system is considered open
A design process that allows no input from outside parties or stakeholders
A construction process that minimizes impacts on land outside the project boundary |
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Definition
| A system that generates no waste because the waste generated by one component of the system is consumed by another |
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Term
| Who administers the LEED exams and LEED building certification? |
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Definition
| The Green Building Certification Institute |
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Term
Which of the following is an environmental problem resulting from the use of refrigerants?
Carbon dioxide emissions
Depletion of the ozone layer
Contaminated storm water runoff
Mercury in the water supply |
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Definition
| Depletion of the ozone layer |
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Term
| If a project does not meet minimum program requirements: |
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Definition
| It is not eligible for LEED certification |
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Term
Which of the following materials contains pre-consumer content?
Used plastic milk containers
Flooring tiles recovered from another project site
Manufacturer overrun print publications that are converted to recycled paper
Molten metal scrap waste that is added back to the melting process |
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Definition
| Manufacturer overrun print publications that are converted to recycled paper |
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Term
| What are LEED Interpretations? |
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Definition
| The USGBC’s rulings on formal inquiries submitted by LEED project teams |
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Term
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Definition
| A previously developed site that has been contaminated with hazardous substances |
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Term
| The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) governs which of the following? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following called for a phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)? |
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Definition
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| Green buildings can contribute to what percentage reduction in solid waste? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is evapotranspiration? |
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Definition
| The amount of water lost by plants via evaporation |
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What is the purpose of the Minimum Program Requirements? (Choose 3)
To give clear guidance to customers
To protect the integrity of the LEED program
To ensure that the building complies with ASHRAE standards
To reduce complications during the LEED certification process
To ensure that the building will be energy efficient and water efficient |
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Definition
To ensure that the building complies with ASHRAE standards
To reduce complications during the LEED certification process
To ensure that the building will be energy efficient and water efficient |
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Term
Which of the following identify key criteria for green building performance?
Innovation in Design credits
ASHRAE standards
ENERGY STAR building program
LEED Prerequisites |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following strategies can help in achieving the Demand Response credit? (Choose 2
Adding occupancy sensors
Load shedding
On-site electricity generation
Shifting peak demand |
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Definition
Load Shedding
Shifting Peak Demand |
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| Which term describes illuminating indoor areas with natural lighting via transparent media (such as windows)? |
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Definition
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USGBC’s mission is to transform the way buildings are designed and operated through which type of approach? (Choose 3)
Voluntary
Mandatory
Market-driven
Consensus-based
Trial and Error
Scientific |
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Definition
Voluntary
Market-driven
Consensus-Based |
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Term
Which of the following can become LEED accredited?
Buildings
Companies
People
Nonprofit Organizations
Cities |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is a hard cost?
LEED project registration free
High efficiency irrigation system
Engineer consulting fee
Zoning permit |
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Definition
| High efficiency irrigation system |
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Term
Which of the following measure’s a material’s ability to reject solar heat?
Microclimate factor
Solar Reflectance Index
Albedo
Emissivity
R value |
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Definition
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Term
| If a LEED certified project no longer meets the minimum program requirements post-occupancy, what will occur? |
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Definition
| Certification could be revoked |
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Term
| The water use in a boiler was reduced in a LEED project. Which type of water did this conserve? |
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Definition
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Term
Graywater comes from the following sources: (Choose 3)
Bathtubs
Toilets
Laundry machines
Kitchen sinks
Showers |
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Definition
Bathtubs
Laundry Machines
Showers |
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Term
Which of the following are required to calculate the solar reflectance index (SRI) (Choose 2)
Radiance
R-value
Reflectance
Density
Emittance |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the highest level of LEED certification? |
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Definition
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Term
Installing a green roof can help in achieving which of the following sustainable strategies? (Choose 2)
Reducing heat island effect
Reducing water for landscaping
Brownfield redevelopment
Increasing open space |
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Definition
Reducing heat island effect
increasing open space |
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Term
| What is the purpose of the LEED reference manuals? |
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Definition
| They outline LEED credits' intent, requirements and strategies. |
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Term
Which of the following will not qualify as a "High Priority Site"?
Project in an infill location in a historic district
A site listed by the EPA in its "National Priority List"
The site on which an abandoned, but beautiful, building is located
Brownfield |
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Definition
| The site on which an abandoned, but beautiful, building is located |
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Term
| Water from toilets and urinals is considered which of the following? |
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Definition
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Term
| The “triple bottom line” refers to which of the following? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is true about potable water? |
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Definition
| It meets or exceeds EPA standards for drinking water |
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Term
| LEED’s definition of average housing density is measured in: |
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Definition
| Housing units per acre of build-able land |
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Term
| Which of the following is not an economic benefit of green building? |
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Definition
| Decreased upfront development costs |
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Term
| Where is the heat island effect most likely to occur? |
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Definition
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Term
Compared to invasive plants, native plants require less: (Choose 2)
Water
Maintenance
Sunlight
Fertilizer
Rainfall |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the heat island effect? |
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Definition
| The absorption of heat by built-up, urban areas, which causes them to become warmer than their rural surroundings |
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Term
| Process water is typically used in: |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is considered non-process energy? (Choose 2)
Refrigerator
Fans for ventilation
Kitchen stove
Boiler
Plug-in lamps |
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Definition
Fans for ventilation
Boiler |
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Term
| The site boundary generally describes which of the following? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is a hard cost?
Construction workers’ wages
Architect’s consultant fee
Legal fees
Cost of building commissioning |
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Definition
| Construction workers' wages |
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Term
| Why are some LEED credits worth fewer points than others? |
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Definition
| They have smaller environmental impact |
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Term
| Which of the following organizations determines whether water is drinking quality (potable)? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is the correct order of LEED certification levels, from lowest to highest number of points? |
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Definition
| Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum |
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Term
Which of the following terms describes decreasing the amount of materials used in the manufacturing process?
Salvaging
Source reduction
process.
Recycling
Upcycling |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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The USGBC Trademark can be used in which of the following ways? (Choose 2)
USGBC
United States Green Building Council
U.S. GBC
U.S. Green Building Council
United States GBC |
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Definition
U.S. Green Building Council
USGBC |
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Term
Which of the following describes previously developed land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste?
Greenfield
Brownfield
Wetland
Farmland
Floodplain |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following are the largest energy users in buildings, according to the USGBC? (Choose 2)
Lighting
Energy Usage Chart.
Electronic devices
Ventilation
Space heating
Cooking Equipment |
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Definition
| Lighting and Space heating |
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Term
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Definition
| Reflectivity of a material |
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Term
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Definition
| Selling electricity generated from renewable sources back to the utility |
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Term
Which of the following can become USGBC national members?
Individuals
Firms
Hospitals
Schools
Commercial buildings |
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Definition
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Term
ENERGY STAR is developed and administered by which of the following organizations?\
United States Green Building Council
Environmental Protection Agency
Green Building Certification Institute
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following refers to water that has been used in the shower?
Potable water
Graywater
Blackwater
Process water
Tertiary water |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| An ecosystem’s response to excess nitrates or phosphates from fertilizers or sewage |
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Term
Which of the following are types of process energy? (Choose 2)
Lighting
Chillers
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Computers
Kitchen refrigerator |
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Definition
Computers
Kitchen Refrigerator |
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Term
Which of the following is a soft cost?
FSC-certified Flooring
Project drawings
Couches containing recycled content
Task lighting fixtures |
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Definition
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Term
| Who develops the LEED rating systems? |
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Definition
| The United States Green Building Council |
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