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Section 1: Knowledge of LEED Credit Intents and Requirements (27questions)

1. Which activities should be contained in separately exhausted spaces with negative pressure with respect to adjacent spaces, according to EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical& Pollutant Source Control? (Choose two)

A) ___ Copying/printing roomsB) ___ Foyers or entry roomsC) ___ Public restroomsD) ___ Commercial kitchens

E) ___ Janitorial storage rooms

2. To meet EQ Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views, the calculation option requires that youachieve a minimum glazing factor of ___ in a minimum of ___ of regularly occupiedspaces. The measurement option requires demonstrating illumination of ___ footcandles throughout ___ of regularly occupied spaces.

A) ___ 5%, 75%, 20, 75%B) ___ 5%, 90%, 20, 90%C) ___ 2%, 75%, 25, 75%D) ___ 2%, 75%, 25, 90%

E) ___ 2%, 75%, 20, 80%

3. Which of the following are requirements for EA Prerequisite 1, FundamentalCommissioning of the Building Energy Systems? (Choose three)

A) Review contractor submittals applicable to systems being commissionedB) Develop Basis of DesignC) Incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documentsD) Verify the installation and performance of commissioned systemsE) Review building operation within 10 months after substantialcommissioning

4. To calculate the baseline and design cases for WE Credits 1.1 & 1.2, Water EfficientLandscaping, which of the following are constants? (Choose two)

A) ___ Irrigation efficiencyB) ___ Microclimate factor




C) ___ Species factor D) ___ Evapotranspiration rateE) ___ Density factor

5. Which of the following is not a Control Measure in SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for

Occupied Buildings Under Construction, Chapter 3, as required in EQ Credit 3.1,Construction IAQ Management Plan?

A) ___ HVAC protectionB) ___ Pathway interruptionC) ___ Dedicated exhaustD) ___ SchedulingE) ___ Source control

6. Products certified under which programs can help a project comply with EQ Credit4.3, Low-Emitting Materials? (Choose two)

A) ___ Green SealB) ___ GreenSpecC) ___ Green Label PlusD) ___ Green-eE) ___ FloorScore

7. What are requirements of SS Credit 8, Light Pollution Reduction? (Choose two)

A) ___ Interior lighting should be automatically controlled to shut off duringnon-business hoursB) ___ Full-cutoff luminaires and shades must be used for all exterior lampsC) ___ Conformance with zoned requirements as given in IESNA RP-33D) ___ Exterior lamps will meet a maximum 90% of the lighting power densities for exterior areas and building facades as defined by IESNA

8. A 20,000-square-foot structure is being built on an open 50,000-square-foot site. Theapplicable zoning ordinances have no open space requirements. The project should provide how many square feet of open space at a minimum to meet SS Credit 5.2,Site Development: Maximize Open Space?

A) ___ 0B) ___ 5,000C) ___ 10,000D) ___ 20,000E) ___ 30,000




9. Which credits require post-occupancy reviews? (Choose three)

A) ___ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy PerformanceB) ___ EA Credit 3, Enhanced CommissioningC) ___ EA Credit 5, Measurement & Verification

D) ___ EQ Credit 7.1, Thermal Comfort: DesignE) ___ EQ Credit 7.2, Thermal Comfort: Verification

10. Which credit requires submission of photos demonstrating implementation of requirements? (Choose one)

A) ___ SS Prerequisite 1, Construction Activity Pollution PreventionB) ___ SS Credit 1, Site SelectionC) ___ SS Credit 5.1, Site DevelopmentD) ___ EQ Credit 3.1, Construction IAQ Management PlanE) ___ EQ Credit 8.2, Daylight & Views

11. Which credits may require confirmation of a contracted service beyond completion of construction? (Choose three)

A) ___ EA Credit 3, Enhanced CommissioningB) ___ EA Credit 4, Enhanced Refrigerant ManagementC) ___ EA Credit 6, Green Power D) ___ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source ControlE) ___ ID Credit 2, LEED Accredited ProfessionalF) ___ SS Credit 4.2, Alternative Transportation

12. What is not a requirement of SS Prerequisite 1, Construction Activity PollutionPrevention? (Choose one)

A) ___ Create and implement an Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC)Plan for all construction activities associated with the projectB) ___ Conform to the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit or localerosion and sedimentation control standards, whichever is more stringentC) ___ Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streamsD) ___ Prevent polluting the air with dust and particulate matter E) ___ Protect receiving stream channels from excessive erosion byimplementing a stream channel protection strategy and quantity controlstrategies

13. What is the intent of SS Credit 5.2, Site Development: Maximize Open Space?

A) ___ Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to providehabitat and promote biodiversity.




B) ___ Maintain open areas amid development to protect ecosystems and provide recreational space.C) ___ Provide a high ratio of open space to development footprint to promote biodiversity.D) ___ Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure,

protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources.

14. What is an aspect of the LEED Accredited Professional’s role on a LEED project asdefined in the intent of ID Credit 2, LEED Accredited Professional?

A) ___ To advocate for the best environmental choices possible on a projectB) ___ To efficiently provide interpretations of LEED requirements whenneededC) ___ To support an integrated design processD) ___ To ensure the integrity of the LEED process

15. Which of the following materials contribute to the rapidly renewable contentcalculation under MR Credit 6, Rapidly Renewable Content? (Choose four)

A) ___ Bamboo cabinetsB) ___ Cotton-insulated ductwork C) ___ Landscaping plants with a less-than-10-year life cycleD) ___ Cork flooringE) ___ Rigid foam insulation with corn-derived binder F) ___ Composite wood using saplings culled from an FSC-certified forestG) ___ Straw-plastic composite deckingH) ___ Maple flooring

16. The requirements for SS Credit 2.1, Development Density, are based on what?(Choose two)

A) ___ A typical two-story downtown developmentB) ___ A typical urban mixed-used development density with retail, high-riseoffice and residential buildings, and city streets and parksC) ___ A 60,000 square feet per acre net densityD) ___ A 45,000 square feet per acre net densityE) ___ Density required for provision of basic community services

17. In a value engineering exercise for an office building in a zoned commercialdevelopment, a heated and enclosed smoking pavilion located more than 25 feet awayfrom building entrances, operable windows, and fresh air intakes has been removedfrom a project design. The pavilion was to be constructed with no-added-urea-formaldehyde composite lumber. The owner wants to do the minimum necessary tocomply with LEED credits that are being pursued. The project will definitely need toadjust calculations for compliance with which credits? (Choose two)




A) ___ SS Credit 7.2, Heat Island Effect: Roof B) ___ MR Credit 4.4, Low-Emitting Materials: Composite WoodC) ___ EQ Prerequisite 2, ETS ControlD) ___ SS Credit 6.2, Stormwater Management: Quality

E) ___ SS Credit 5.1, Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat

18. Using public transportation and promised access to a municipal parking garage, amulti-use project is able to reduce its parking capacity by 55% compared with theoriginal design, while still offering 10% more parking spaces than required by cityordinances. Through the implementation of multiple transport and parking options,the project is able to demonstrate a quantitative reduction in automobile use. Whichcredit does the project comply with? (Choose one)

A) ___ SS Credit 4.4 Alternative TransportationB) ___ ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design

C) ___ SS Credit 7.1, Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof D) ___ SS Credit 7.2, Heat Island Effect: Roof E) ___ SS Credit 2, Development Density

19. EQ Credit 2, Increased Ventilation, requires 30% increased ventilation above theminimum required rates for which ventilation system(s)? (Choose one)

A) ___ Any ventilation systemB) ___ Passive systems using some mechanical ventilationC) ___ Naturally ventilated systemsD) ___ Active systems only

20. Documentation of compliance with EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance, canalso contribute to documentation of which credits? (Choose three)

A) ___ EA Prerequisite 2, Minimum Energy PerformanceB) ___ EA Credit 2, On-Site Renewable Energy SystemsC) ___ EA Credit 5, Measurement & VerificationD) ___ EA Credit 6, Green Power E) ___ EQ Credit 2, Increased VentilationF) ___ EA Prerequisite 1, Fundamental Commissioning

21. You are required to provide what data for compliance with WE Credit 3, Water UseReduction? (Choose three)

A) ___ Dishwasher flow ratesB) ___ Number of fixturesC) ___ Lavatory flow ratesD) ___ Fixture model and manufacturer




E) ___ Default baseline reduction of 20%F) ___ Male-to-female ratio, in special occupancy situations

22. Using rooftop photovoltaic panels supplying 18.5% of a building’s energy needswould help a project comply with EA Credit 2, On-Site Renewable Energy, and

which other credit?

A) ___ ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design, for exemplary performance under EA Credit 2B) ___ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy PerformanceC) ___ EA Credit 6, Green Power D) ___ SS Credit 7, Heat Island Effect

23. EQ Credit 1, Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring, references which standard?

A) ___ ASHRAE 90.1-2004

B) ___ ASHRAE 55-2004C) ___ ASHRAE 62.1-2004D) ___ CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005

24. Fixed-intensity general lighting without consideration of specific tasks may beinexpensive from a first-cost basis, but reliance on it may interfere with compliancewith which credits? (Choose two)

A) ___ EQ Credit 6, Controllability of SystemsB) ___ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy PerformanceC) ___ EQ Credit 8, Daylight & ViewsD) ___ EA Credit 5, Measurement & VerificationE) ___ EA Credit 3, Enhanced Commissioning

25. Requirements of MR Prerequisite 1, Storage & Collection of Recyclables, includewhich of the following? (Choose two)

A) ___ Collection of organic wasteB) ___ Specific sizing of recycling collection areasC) ___ Recycling areas should be within 200 yard of entrancesD) ___ Collection of corrugated cardboard and paper E) ___ Collection of metal

26. A rainwater storage and supply system would most likely contribute to compliancewith which credits? (Choose three)

A) ___ SS Prerequisite 1, Construction Activity Pollution PreventionB) ___ SS Credit 6.1, Stormwater Control: QuantityC) ___ SS Credit 6.2, Stormwater Control: Quality




D) ___ WE Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater DesignE) ___ WE Credit 3, Reduce Water Consumption

27. Whether a LEED certification project is a renovation or new construction would mostaffect compliance paths for which credits? (Choose two)

A) ___ EA Credit 2, On-Site Renewable EnergyB) ___ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy PerformanceC) ___ MR Credit 4, Recycled ContentD) ___ MR Credit 3, Materials ReuseE) ___ EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials

Section 2: Coordinate Project and Team (18 questions)

28. For the purposes of the Site Selection section of LEED, how is a greenfield defined?(Choose one)

A) ___ A site that meets the requirements of SS Credit 2, DevelopmentDensityB) ___ It is defined by the USDA in CFR, Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400 to699, Section 657.5 (citation 7CFR657.5)C) ___ A site that is not previously developed or gradedD) ___ A site that is has passed required local environmental reviews for development, and met zoning regulations for protection of open spaceE) ___ It is defined by US CFR 40, Parts 230–233 and Part 22

29. You would likely refer to which standard in order to comply with SS Credit 3,

Brownfield Redevelopment?

A) ___ ASTM E1903-97B) ___ CERCLAC) ___ 2003 EPA Construction General PermitD) ___ ANSI/ASTM-E779-03

30. You are calculating the glazing factor of a design to verify compliance with EQCredit 8.1, Daylight and Views. Which of the following should be included in your calculation? (Choose four)

A) ___ Window areasB) ___ Effect of light shelvesC) ___ Square footage of all regularly occupied spacesD) ___ Square footage of movable partitions located parallel to windowsE) ___ Visible transmittance of windowsF) ___ Effect of glare controlG) ___ Geometry factor by glazing type




31. The project team for a Texas office building has decided to attempt compliance withSS Credit 2, Community Connectivity. In researching the project’s site selection, youdetermine that all of the following are true for the project. Which of these arenecessary for credit compliance? (Choose three)

A) ___ The main building entrance is within 3/4 mile walking distance of two public bus linesB) ___ A half-mile from the project, there is a public housing project with 30apartments located on two acresC) ___ Within a half-mile radius of the main building entrance is adowntown development with over a dozen basic servicesD) ___ A free public trolley system runs from the downtown to other surrounding developments, including your project’s office park E) ___ There is a direct path of sidewalks and crosswalks on the street your building is located on, to adjacent developments including the downtown

F) ___ Among the stops of the trolley system running from your office park is a mall 1/3 of a mile away, with 50 stores, including restaurants, beauty parlors, supermarket, laundry, bank, library, church, outpatient care facility, pharmacy, post office, and museum

32. To comply with EA Credit 5, Measurement & Verification, Option ___ of IPMVPVolume III would be more suitable for buildings with a large number of interactiveECMs, while Option ___ would be better for smaller buildings with isolated ECMs.(Choose one)

A) ___ II, IVB) ___ IV, IIC) ___ B, DD) ___ D, BE) ___ A or B, C or D

33. An office building in which most of the structure will be maintained is seeking LEEDcertification for a renovation. The general contractor on a project is working to help a project compile information to comply with MR Credit 2, Construction WasteManagement. What information needs to be gathered in order to perform the creditcalculations? (Choose one)

A) ___ Cost of waste disposalB) ___ Weight of wood chips from site clearing diverted to landscapingC) ___ Tons of mixed waste sent to landfillD) ___ Weight of reused building structure

34. EA Credit 4, Enhanced Refrigerant Management, Option 2 requires that the projectteam calculate what? (Choose two)




A) ___ LCODP and LCGWPB) ___ Ozone-depletion potential of CFC refrigerants usedC) ___ Ozone-depletion potential of Halons usedD) ___ Pounds of refrigerant and tons of cooling required by the project

E) ___ Refrigerant atmospheric impact

35. You are preparing the specifications for a project seeking to earn MR Credit 7, FSC-Certified Wood. Among other components of the building, you plan to use FSC-certified wood veneer for doors. In what division should you specify the FSC-certified doors? (Choose one)

A) ___ Section 08 44 00: Wood DoorsB) ___ Division 1: General RequirementsC) ___ Division 6: Wood, Plastics, and CompositesD) ___ Through the Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification process

36. Some LEED credits offer synergies with other credits, but some can work againsteach other. That may be most true with which of the following? (Choose two)

A) ___ EQ Credit 1, Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring & EQ Credit 6,Controllability of SystemsB) ___ SS Credit 2, Development Density & EQ Credit 8, Daylight & ViewsC) ___ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance & EQ Credit 2, IncreasedVentilationD) ___ SS Credit 2, Development Density & MR Credit 5, RegionalMaterialsE) ___ EQ Credit 2, Onsite Renewable Energy & EQ Credit 6, Green Power

37. In assembling doors on a project seeking LEED certification, a millwork contractor insists on using adhesives that do not comply with SCAQMD Rule #1168. What isthe best approach relative to EQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials?

A) ___ Complying instead with GS-11B) ___ Assembling the doors in an area of the building under continuousventilation with MERV 8 filtersC) ___ Assembling the doors off-siteD) ___ Not attempting compliance with the credit

38. Which credits should be submitted during the construction phase of a project?(Choose three)

A) ___ EQ Credit 6.2, Thermal ComfortB) ___ EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting MaterialsC) ___ EQ Credit 3.1, Construction IAQ Management Plan




D) ___ EQ Credit 3.2, Construction IAQ Management PlanE) ___ EQ Credit 2, Increased VentilationF) ___ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

39. You are in the design phase of a project attempting compliance with SS Credit 6.2,

Stormwater Design. The civil engineer should do what relative to documentingcompliance with the credit? (Choose two)

A) ___ Implement selected BMPs, and perform stormwater samplingfollowing construction to demonstrate capture and treatment of 90% of rainfallB) ___ Provide list of structural controls, including a description of the pollutant removal of each control and the percent annual rainfall treatedC) ___ Describe the function of each BMP used and the percent annualtreated rainfallD) ___ Measure pre- and post-development stormwater runoff quantity and

qualityE) ___ Demonstrate treatment of 90% average annual post-development TSS

40. The project team on a university building in the design phase wants to earn strongscores in both the Energy & Atmosphere section of LEED, and the EnvironmentalQuality section. What strategies would you recommend to help balance the keyobjectives in each of these two sections? (Choose two)

A) ___ Increase air changes per hour B) ___ Use a macroscopic, multi-zone, analytical model to predict key ratesC) ___ Use heat recovery ventilatorsD) ___ Employ mixed-mode ventilationE) ___ Use the Exceptional Calculation MethodF) ___ Specify displacement ventilation and occupancy sensors

41. Which are requirements for submittal documentation for ID Credit 2, LEEDAccredited Professional? (Choose two)

A) ___ Provide a copy of the LEED AP certificateB) ___ Provide documentation with the design submittalC) ___ Provide list of project experience during last two years, includingLEED certification levels achieved or pendingD) ___ List number of LEED AP’s on projectE) ___ Give the name of the LEED AP’s company

42. The interior design firm on a $2 million LEED office building, with a $900,000materials budget, has been asked to specify materials that will ensure achievement of MR Credit 6, Rapidly Renewable Materials. The project has already used $10,000 of




wheat-straw particleboard for exterior sheathing, and $8,000 in cotton insulation.What material should the design team specify?

A) ___ $8,000 in bamboo flooringB) ___ $2,000 in cork tile

C) ___ $10,000 in armchairs, tables, and bookshelves made from leather,wheat-straw particleboard, cotton, and bambooD) ___ The credit threshold has already been met

43. A project team for a 15,000-square-foot office building in a suburban office park wants to earn as many anticipated credits as possible during the LEED designsubmittal. At the same time, it also wants to coordinate the entire construction processas much as possible in advance to help ensure compliance with credits that can only be submitted for the construction submittal. In which area of LEED does the latter concern predominate? (Choose one)

A) ___ Sustainable SitesB) ___ Water EfficiencyC) ___ Energy & AtmosphereD) ___ Materials & ResourcesE) ___ Environmental Quality

44. As LEED coordinator for a project, you should be prepared to arrange a blower-door test to demonstrate compliance with which credit?

A) ___ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy PerformanceB) ___ EQ Credit 2, Increased VentilationC) ___ EQ Credit 1, Outdoor Air Delivery MonitoringD) ___ EQ Prerequisite 1, ETS Control

45. Consistent definitions of the project boundary are necessary for compliance withwhich credits? (Choose three)

A) ___ SS Credit 1, Site SelectionB) ___ SS Credit 2, Development DensityC) ___ SS Credit 4, Alternative TransportationD) ___ SS Credit 5, Site DevelopmentE) ___ SS Credit 6, Stormwater Management

Section 3: Implement LEED Process (15 questions)

46. LEED is an acronym standing for: (Choose one)

A) ___ Leadership in Environmental Energy DesignB) ___ Leadership in Energy Efficient Design




C) ___ Leadership in Energy and Environmental DesignD) ___ Leadership in Energy-efficient Environmental Design

47. An existing building undergoing a major renovation is most likely a candidate for certification under which LEED rating system?

A) ___ LEED for New ConstructionB) ___ LEED for Existing BuildingsC) ___ LEED for Core and ShellD) ___ LEED for Commercial Interiors

48. Which are specific requirements for ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design? (Choose four)

A) ___ Identifying the proposed standards for measuring complianceB) ___ Identifying the intent of the proposed creditC) ___ Identifying the proposed requirement for compliance

D) ___ Identifying the results of implementing the creditE) ___ Identifying the proposed submittals to demonstrate complianceF) ___ Identifying the proposed approach to credit achievementG) ___ Identifying the tiered achievement structure for the proposed credit

49. Before submitting a CIR, a project team may want to do all of the following except:

A) ___ Self-evaluate whether the project meets the credit intentB) ___ Consult the LEED Reference GuideC) ___ Instead of submitting a new CIR, find an existing one that closelyapproximates your situationD) ___ Prepare a full project narrative for submittal with the CIR

50. What tool is most appropriate for assigning project team roles on a LEED project?

A) ___ Design submittalB) ___ Construction submittalC) ___ LEED Reference guideD) ___ LEED Scorecard

51. The following should be included with a project’s LEED application: (Choose three)

A) ___ Building measurements with metric conversionsB) ___ A check or credit card payment to the U.S. Green Building CouncilC) ___ A list of all credits approved through CIRsD) ___ Project narrative including three highlightsE) ___ Photos or renderings of the project




52. Following submittal of a LEED application for a 10-story apartment building, theUSGBC issues a document denying you several credits, and selecting several other credits to audit. As the project manager trying to earn every possible credit, you havethe option of doing the following: (Choose one)

A) ___ Appealing the denied creditsB) ___ Submitting documentation for additional creditsC) ___ Suspending your submittal for up to 60 days to make minor construction repairs that would reverse one of the denialsD) ___ Requesting an audit of the denied credits

53. When can a project be referred to as LEED certified?

A) ___ When a project has been registered with LEEDB) ___ When the Final LEED Review is deliveredC) ___ When the project team accepts the Final LEED Review

D) ___ When the LEED certificate and plaque are delivered

54. An owner of an 18,000-square-foot office building wants to earn as many points as possible under EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance, but cannot afford anenergy modeling process. A compliance path using which standard would be mostappropriate for this situation?

A) ___ Advanced Buildings Core Performance GuideB) ___ Advanced Energy Design GuideC) ___ Building Performance Rating MethodD) ___ ASHRAE 90.1-2004

55. Which are conditions for submitting an appeal to LEED? (Choose three)

A) ___ After a credit has been denied in the Final LEED ReviewB) ___ After a credit has been denied in the Preliminary LEED ReviewC) ___ Within 60 business days of denialD) ___ Upon paying $500 to USGBC per credit appealedE) ___ Upon submitting a project narrative and three project highlights

56. Early in the design phase of a project seeking LEED certification, you are evaluatingits likely LEED certification level. You have evaluated all of the credits except for _____________ and ____________, and found enough points to achieve LEEDCertified, but one point short of LEED Silver. You calculate that if the projectachieves all of the available points in those credits, it would achieve LEED _______.

A) EA Credit 1, Energy Optimization; ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design;Platinum




B) ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design; EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials;GoldC) SS Credit 7, Heat Island Effect; EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials;GoldD) EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials; MR Credit 1, Building Reuse;

Silver

57. For which credits do you need to calculate FTE building occupants? (Choose three)

A) ___ EQ Credit 8, Daylight & ViewsB) ___ WE Credit 3, Water Use ReductionC) ___ EQ Credit 2, Increased VentilationD) ___ SS Credit 4, Alternative TransportationE) ___ EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy PerformanceF) ___ WE Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies

58. In what area can projects achieve ID Credit 1, Innovation in Design, with no prescribed threshold but through evaluation on a case-by-case basis?

A) ___ Any credit in the Sustainable Sites sectionB) ___ WE Credit 3, Water Use ReductionC) ___ EQ Credit 8.2, Daylight & ViewsD) ___ None, because compliance with ID Credit 1 depends on achieving thenext incremental performance thresholdE) ___ EA Credit 3, Enhanced Commissioning

59. What are factors in determining a project’s cost for LEED certification? (Choosetwo)

A) ___ USGBC membership, project size, and project type (office, mixed-use, education, government)B) ___ LEED rating system (LEED-NC, LEED-EB, etc.) and project typeC) ___ Project size and LEED rating systemD) ___ USGBC membership and certification level being soughtE) ___ Certification level earned

60. The owner of a LEED project in a rural industrial development has decided to seek LEED certification just prior to the construction process, and the owner is concernedabout added design costs. What credits might you recommend on this project?(Choose three)

A) ___ EQ Credit 8, Daylight & ViewsB) ___ EA Credit 6, Green Power C) ___ SS Credit 4.3, Alternative TransportationD) ___ SS Credit 4.1, Alternative Transportation




E) ___ ID Credit 2, LEED Accredited Professional

Section 4: Verify, Participate in, and Perform Technical Analyses

Required for LEED Credits (20 questions)

61. In what credit would an absorption chiller contribute to compliance? (Choose one)

A) ___ EQ Credit 7.2 Thermal ComfortB) ___ EA Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant ManagementC) ___ WE Credit 3.1 Water Use ReductionD) ___ EQ Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

62. You are renovating and adding to a 15,000-square-foot historic building and seekingLEED certification for the resultant 50,000-square-foot building. You will reuse 95%

of the existing building structure. Many of the floors, trim, and doors in the existing building are not suitable for its new use, but will be used in the addition, defraying6% of the total materials cost. Which of the following credits would apply? (Chooseone)

A) ___ MR Credits 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3, Building ReuseB) ___ MR Credit 1.2 & 1.3, Building ReuseC) ___ MR Credit 1.1, Building ReuseD) ___ MR Credit 1.3, Building ReuseE) ___ None of the above

63. In order to ensure continuous operation of the assembly line, a manufacturing facilityin Oregon seeking LEED certification installs backup generators powered by corn- based biodiesel, with capacity to provide 50% of the facility’s electricity needs.According to EPA’s Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database, anaverage of 60% of the facility’s utility electricity comes from hydroelectricgeneration. The facility is eligible for how many points in EA Credit 2, On-SiteRenewable Energy?

A) ___ 0B) ___ 1C) ___ 2

D) ___ 3

64. You are specifying materials for a LEED-certified school building. A productmanufacturer recommends its product for the project in order to help you achieve EQCredit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials. What is a valid reason for specifying this product? (Choose one)




metal aluminum flashing with 5% pre-consumer recycled content. Which materialsare eligible to contribute to the credit? (Choose one)

A) ___ All of themB) ___ None of them

C) ___ Only the ductwork and pipingD) ___ Only the flashingE) ___ Only the piping

69. You are advising a LEED application for an office building in Los Angeles. Internallygenerated cooling loads dominate design considerations. Which credits should the project focus on to reduce the cooling load? (Choose two)

A) ___ SS Credit 7, Heat Island EffectB) ___ WE Credit 1, Water-Efficient LandscapingC) ___ EA Credit 4, Enhanced Refrigerant Management

D) ___ EQ Credit 1, Outdoor Air Delivery MonitoringE) ___ EQ Credit 8.1, Daylighting & Views

70. Fire suppression agents used in a building project might come under scrutiny for compliance with which credit? (Choose one)

A) ___ EQ Credit 3, Construction IAQ Management PlanB) ___ EQ Credit 5, Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source ControlC) ___ EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting MaterialsD) ___ EQ Prerequisite 1, Minimum IAQ PerformanceE) ___ EQ Prerequisite 2, Environmental Tobacco Smoke ControlF) ___ EA Credit 4, Enhanced Refrigerant Management

71. An old mill is being renovated as a mixed-use facility. The new facility will divert98% of the waste generated by the project. It will put 95% of onsite parking in anunderground garage covered with an extensive green roof. Bamboo flooring and paneling is specified that represents 11% of the project’s materials cost, and 75% of the wood used on the project that is FSC certified. Under which credit requirementscould the project achieve a point for exemplary performance? (Choose two)

A) ___ MR Credit 7, Certified WoodB) ___ MR Credit 1, Building ReuseC) ___ MR Credit 2, Construction Waste ManagementD) ___ MR Credit 6, Rapidly Renewable MaterialsE) ___ SS Credit 7.1, Heat Island EffectF) ___ SS Credit 7.2, Heat Island Effect

72. Your team is designing an office building with 200 full-time staff, 200 half-time staff,and 20 peak-use visitors. There will be a parking lot with 100 spaces. You determine




that you could meet the requirements for SS Credit 4.3, Alternative Transportation, by doing the following: (Choose three)

A) ___ Providing ZEV-classified vehicles for nine occupants, and providingthem with nine designated spaces close to the main entrance

B) ___ Providing five designated parking spaces for low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehiclesC) ___ Providing three plug-in stations for electric vehicles anywhere in the parking lotD) ___ Ensuring that the company’s fleet of vehicles achieves a score of 40or more in the ACEEE guideE) ___ Providing ZEV-classified vehicles for five occupants, and providingthem with five designated spaces close to the main entranceF) ___ Provide 21 designated parking spaces for low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles

73. In analyzing window geometry for EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views, windows from ___ to ___ are considered vision glazing. Windows _____ that height range are notconsidered to contribute to the credit at all, and glazing _____ that height range isconsidered ideal for contributing to the credit requirements.

A) ___ 3', 6', below, aboveB) ___ 2'6", 7'6", below, aboveC) ___ 2'6", 7'6", above, belowD) ___ 3', 6', above, below

74. The owner of a large Atlanta building, connected to a central chiller plant, has hiredyou during a major renovation to help the project achieve LEED certification. Theowner has determined, through an analysis by his facilities manager, that upgradingthe chiller plant to comply with EA Prerequisite 3, Fundamental RefrigerantManagement, is cost-prohibitive. He asks if it is possible to still comply with thecredit. You advise performing what measures? (Choose two)

A) ___ Submitting a CIR giving the details of the facilities manager’sanalysisB) ___ Obtaining a third-party audit of the economic feasibility of upgradingthe plant showing payback of greater than 10 yearsC) ___ Reducing the total leakage over the remaining life of the chiller toless than 10% of its refrigerant chargeD) ___ Reducing annual leakage of the central system to 5% or less usingEPA Clean Air Act procedures governing refrigerant managementE) ___ Hiring a third-party commissioning agent to commission the chiller plant in compliance with EA Credit 3, Enhanced Commissioning, as analternate compliance path




75. Looking for a low-cost alternative to new wood flooring for a multifamily housing project, you find that you can meet about half of the project’s needs with woodsalvaged from a tear-down taking place across town and that was heading for thelandfill. The flooring can contribute to compliance with which credits? (Choose two)

A) ___ MR Credit 1, Building ReuseB) ___ MR Credit 2, Construction Waste ManagementC) ___ MR Credit 3, Materials ReuseD) ___ MR Credit 4, Recycled ContentE) ___ MR Credit 5, Regional MaterialsF) ___ MR Credit 7, Certified Wood

76. A residential high-rise uses all of the following strategies or fixtures to reduce potablewater use. Which can contribute to compliance with WE Credit 3.1, Water UseReduction? (Choose five)

A) ___ Efficient horizontal-axis clothes washersB) ___ Efficient janitors sink C) ___ Waterless urinalsD) ___ Efficient hand wash fountains in the gymE) ___ Reduction of water used during cooling tower blowdownF) ___ Efficient lavatory sinksG) ___ Use of rainwater for toilet flushingH) ___ Efficient dishwasher in the commercial kitchen

77. What steps are necessary to comply with SS Credit 2, Development Density? (Choosethree)

A) ___ Performing a calculation to normalize the project site shapeB) ___ Locating basic services within one mile on an aerial mapC) ___ Finding the project site area in acresD) ___ Finding the site area of neighboring properties in acresE) ___ Finding the area of neighboring roads and rights-of-way in acres

78. A major renovation project is taking place on a site of 120,000 square feet, a buildingfootprint of 30,000 square feet, and an impervious parking lot and entry road of 35,000 square feet. Which is a valid way to document compliance with SS Credit 6.1,Stormwater Design?

A) ___ Documentation showing conversion of the parking lot and entry roadto pervious pavingB) ___ Documentation that the post-development discharge rate and quantityis equal to or less than the pre-development valuesC) ___ Documentation that the post-development discharge rate and quantityis at least 25% less than the pre-development values




D) ___ Documentation showing that 75% of the roof area has been convertedto vegetated roof, and that 50% of the parking has been moved underground

79. A specialized coating is needed for encapsulating a hazardous material encountered in building reuse, that is impractical to remove from the building. The coating is not

available in a low-VOC formulation. The project team should take what approach toEQ Credit 4.2, Low-Emitting Materials? (Choose one)

A) ___ Not attempt credit documentationB) ___ Add several coats of low-VOC sealant over the specialized coating toencapsulate the noncomplying coatingC) ___ Submit a CIR D) ___ Factor the VOC emissions into the design-case budget

80. A renovation project is attempting MR Credit 3, Materials Reuse. The materials usedto achieve this credit may also be applied to which other credit?

A) ___ MR Credit 5, Regional MaterialsB) ___ MR Credit 2, Construction Waste ManagementC) ___ MR Credit 4, Recycled ContentD) ___ MR Credit 3, Materials ReuseE) ___ MR Credit 1, Building Reuse



Answer KeySection I Section II Section III Section IV

1) AE 28) C 46) C 61) B

2) C 29) A 47) A 62) E

3) BCD 30) ACEG 48) BCEF 63) A4) BD 31) BCE 49) D 64) B

5) C 32) D 50) D 65) CDE

6) CE 33) C 51) BDE 66) C

7) AC 34) AD 52) A 67) BCE

8) C 35) A 53) C 68) D

9) BCE 36) BC 54) A 69) AE

10) D 37) C 55) ADE 70) F

11) ACD 38) BCD 56) B 71) CD

12) E 39) BC 57) BDF 72) ABC

13) C 40) CF 58) C 73) B

14) C 41) AE 59) CE 74) BD

15) ADEG 42) A 60) BCE 75) CE

16) AC 43) D 76) BCDFG

17) AE 44) D 77) ACD

18) B 45) BCD 78) C

19) B 79) D

20) ABD 80) A

21) CDF

22) B

23) C

24) AB25) DE

26) BDE

27) BD

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