Leed green associate pool c - question

1. LEED Green Associate Pool C
Question 1:
Which of the following are not Minimum Program Requirements for a LEED for New Construction project?
A The project must have zero use of CFC-based refrigerants
B All project work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local building-related environmental
laws and regulations that are in place where the project is located
C The project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupant(s)
D The gross floor area of the LEED project building must be no less than 2% of the gross land area
within the LEED project boundary.
Question 2:
What is an environmental benefit of using graywater for irrigation?
A Preserving aquifers
B Increased irrigation efficiency
C Reduced heat islands
D Drip irrigation can be used
Question 3:
Which of the following is not a goal of the LEED Volume Program?
A Identify the basic construction and development activities for which the LEED program was designed to
evaluate
B Encourage building owners to incorporate LEED, including documentation, into standard practices,
procedures, and tracking processes
C Provide cost-effective streamlined certification processes, reducing the documentation requirements
wherever possible
D Provide a cost-effective path to achieving LEED certification on a volume scale
Question 4:
Which of the following statements is true about innovative design?
A Having an integrated project team is innovative design

2. B Coming in under budget and on schedule is innovative design
C Using graywater on a project is innovative design
D Prerequisites cannot earn innovative design credits
Question 5:
To earn LEED credits for environmentally preferable materials wood used on a project should be:
A Green Seal certified
B Harvested within 1,500 miles of the project site
C ASHRAE approved
D FSC certified
Question 6:
What refers to the relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can
cover?
A Community connectivity
B Floor-area ratio
C Site area
D Development footprint
Question 7:
What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping?
A Annual flowers
B Native plants
C Trees
D Turf grass

3. Question 8:
A counter made of recycled glass obtained and manufactured within 500 miles of project would contribute toward:
A Both regional and recycled materials
B Neither regional nor recycled materials
C Recycled materials only
D Regional materials only
Question 9:
What statement is true regarding the LEED scorecard?
A Innovation in Design credits are not listed in the LEED scorecard
B The scorecard is organized by LEED category
C There is one LEED scorecard that can be used for any rating system
D The scorecard gives the project team the option of not earning prerequisites
Question 10:
What does the Montreal Protocol ban?
A Coal-fired power plants
B CFCs
C Mercury in light bulbs
D Incandescent light bulbs
Question 11:
Which of the following does green building help with creating?
A Lower-impact built environments
B Increased building operational costs

4. C Increased segregated land use
D Communities that are more vital to a healthy society
Question 12:
What residence has at least 15% more efficiency than the 2004 International Residential Code?
A ENERGY STAR residence
B ComfortWise residence
C Residence with energy efficient appliances
D Residence built with sustainable materials
Question 13:
What variables are used in determining Full Time Equivalent (FTE) calculations?
A The amount of water used in the baseline and design cases
B The building density
C The type of building occupant (full-time, part-time, transient) and the hours worked per week
D The flush and flow rates from the EPAct of 1992
E The types of flush and flow fixtures used
Question 14:
Which item is considered pre-consumer recycled content?
A Soda cans
B Milk jugs
C Cardboard boxes
D Wood chips from a mill

5. Question 15:
Which of the following is not a LEED Rating System?
A LEED for Schools
B LEED for Neighborhood Development
C LEED for Retail
D LEED for Small Buildings
Question 16:
What would qualify as preferred parking?
A Parking spots that are shaded at mid-day
B Parking spots closest to the main entrance (excluding handicap)
C Parking spots reserved for shuttle buses
D Parking spots closest to the main entrance or under cover to the entrance
Question 17:
Which LEED credit category addresses light pollution reduction?
A Innovation in Design
B Sustainable Sites
C Indoor Environmental Quality
D Energy and Atmosphere
Question 18:
What does a REC represent?
A The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources
B The amount of energy an electricity provider purchases from renewable sources

6. C The quantity of fossil fuels avoided by purchasing renewable energy, expressed in tons
D The amount of energy purchased from a Green-e supplier
Question 19:
The use of open grid pavement can help a project achieve points in what LEED areas?
A Development Density
B Stormwater Management
C Water Use Reduction
D Heat Island Effect
Question 20:
Which of the following is NOT an example of on-site generated renewable energy?
A Wind
B Solar
C Biofuel-based electrical system
D REC
Question 21:
What are the environmental benefits of cogeneration?
A Recharging of aquifers
B Reduced erosion and sedimentation
C Reduced wastewater generation
D Reduced air pollution
E Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

7. Question 22:
What should be included in a construction waste management plan for the demolition of an existing building?
A The removal of any CFC-based refrigerants
B The installation of a composting system for occupants
C Where to dispose of any PCBs
D The design of the size of the building
Question 23:
Why should building commissioning be performed?
A It is required by local code prior to earning a Certificate of Occupancy
B An innovation credit can be earned
C Operating costs can be lowered and energy use can be reduced
D Sustainable purchasing programs require it
Question 24:
What statement is true regarding the use of Halons?
A A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems could not earn LEED for Existing Buildings:
Operations and Maintenance certification
B A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems cannot earn any LEED certification.
C A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems can still earn LEED certification
D A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems must implement a 5-year phase out plan as part
of the application process
Question 25:
There are typical laws and guidelines followed on most projects. Which of the following are specifically relevant to
LEED projects vs. typical construction?
A Illuminating Engineering Society's lighting standards
B Local zoning

8. C ASHRAE standards
D ISO 14021
Question 26:
Which of the following can increase the heat island effect in urban areas?
A Large areas of turf grass
B Underground parking
C Hardscapes shaded by trees
D Reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets
Question 27:
Which refrigerant has the lowest Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)?
A CFC
B HCFC
C HFC
D Halon
Question 28:
What LEED category would the Green-e standard be used in?
A Indoor Environmental Quality
B Energy and Atmosphere
C Sustainable Sites
D Materials and Resources
Question 29:
What type of program is Zipcar?

9. A Car pooling program
B Car share membership program
C Preferred parking program
D An alternative vehicle refueling program
Question 30:
Which of the following materials would be considered post-consumer recycled content?
A Flooring made from recycled milk jugs and sawdust
B Wool carpet made from wool leftover from the manufacturing process
C Bamboo flooring
D Certified wood flooring
Question 31:
A project team will exceed local zoning requirements for open space by 25% to earn credit for Maximizing Open
Space. What will increasing the amount of open space for the project impact?
A Quantity of rainwater available for irrigation
B Size of the area available to plant native vegetation
C Size of the LEED boundary
D Community connectivity
Question 32:
What are the precedent-setting rulings that can be applied to multiple projects?
A LEED Credits
B CIRs
C LEED Interpretations
D LEED Prerequisites

10. Question 33:
The baseline water use of a urinal is:
A 1.0 gpm
B 2.2 gpm
C 1.0 gpf
D 2.2 gpf
Question 34:
What is true about implementing an erosion and sedimentation control plan for the grading of a Greenfield site?
A The plan must follow the EPA Construction General Permit or local standards and codes (whichever is
more stringent)
B The plan must address at least 75% of the property boundary
C The plan must address at least 50% of the LEED project boundary
D The plan must be approved by USGBC
Question 35:
Who is responsible for the development of the LEED Rating Systems?
A Architects, engineers, and contractors only
B Product manufacturers
C Local, state, and federal government agencies
D Volunteers
Question 36:
What would NOT help earn Heat Island Effect-Non Roof?
A Increasing the number of above ground parking spaces

11. B Planting large non-native trees for shading
C Placing parking under cover
D Using paving materials with high SRI values
Question 37:
Which of the following may earn a project Innovation in Design credit for innovative performance?
A Having a building with 100% occupancy
B Achieving a higher certification level than the one set in the preliminary rating
C Achieving LEED certification under two different rating systems
D Implementing a green education program
Question 38:
What is a way LEED encourages the purchase and use of low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles?
A Providing discounted parking passes to the owners of low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles (if parking
fees exist)
B Implementing a car share membership
C Setting up a carpool notification system
D Locating the project in a densely developed neighborhood
Question 39:
A declarant is the person on the project team who:
A Assigns credits to each of the team members
B Submits any Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) to GBCI
C Creates the project narrative
D Is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit forms and is authorized by the
project administrator to sign the form

12. Question 40:
Which LEED rating system category addresses stormwater management?
A Sustainable Sites
B Energy and Atmosphere
C Water Efficiency
D Materials and Resources
Question 41:
The installation of impervious parking materials with high SRI values will have a negative impact on what project
area?
A Heat island effect
B Recycled materials
C Water use reduction
D Stormwater runoff
Question 42:
What qualifies for Green Power credit for LEED projects?
A On-site renewable energy
B Energy reductions
C Renewable energy certificates
D Using no refrigerants
Question 43:
Which of the following can reduce the volume of recycled materials sent to recycling facilities?
A Purchasing materials with recycled content
B Using commingled recycling

13. C Reusing materials
D Installing recycling chutes
Question 44:
What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project?
A Site selection
B Establish project goals and green building criteria
C Document green materials and systems
D Test green solutions
Question 45:
What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?
A Decreasing fertilization needs
B Increasing the quantity of native plants
C Reducing the heat island effect
D Increasing a building's water efficiency
Question 46:
In a new building how much CFC-based refrigerant can be used?
A 5% of the total refrigerants, as long as they are not used in fire suppression systems
B 5% of the total refrigerants
C None
D 2% of the total refrigerants
Question 47:
What standard sets the baseline for commercial plumbing fixtures when establishing a water use reduction strategy?

14. A UPC and IPC Standards for Plumbing Fixture Water Use
B EPA's WaterSense
C EPAct of 1992
D EPAct of 2005
Question 48:
Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are most likely used for what part of the LEED process?
A Communicating with the project administrator and/or project team
B Addenda and updates to the LEED Rating Systems
C Appeal of denied credits
D Technical guidance for LEED credits
Question 49:
What logo is used to designate membership with USGBC?
A USGBC member logo
B LEED Chapter logo
C LEED logo
D LEED AP logo
E USGBC logo
Question 50:
What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof?
A Reduced heat islands
B Reduction in storm water runoff
C Longer product life

15. D Lower maintenance costs
Question 51:
What statement is true regarding the evaluation process if a project team is considering a new technology to bring
more sunlight into a building?
A Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation
B If it is a proven technology, alternatives do not need to be considered
C Further evaluation is not necessary if new information becomes available
D The technology does not need to be evaluated in relation to other systems
Question 52:
What needs to be done to increase water efficiency in a building?
A Install an onsite wastewater system
B Establish a baseline water demand
C Use drip irrigation
D Use waterless urinals
Question 53:
What rating system adjusts the certification level (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Certified) based on the project size?
A LEED for Neighborhood Development
B LEED for Homes
C LEED for Retail
D LEED for Schools
Question 54:
A school building consumes electricity from the grid at night while contributing energy back to the grid during the day
from on-site solar panels, resulting in the school having no electricity costs. This is an example of:

16. A Zero waste
B Carbon neutrality
C Water balance
D Net-zero energy
Question 55:
What is one of the leading causes of water quality problems?
A Pervious surfaces
B Nonpoint source pollution
C Brownfield redevelopment
D Sewage treatment
Question 56:
The EPAct of 1992 does NOT address what type of water consuming devices?
A Cooling towers
B Urinals
C Kitchen faucets
D Boilers
Question 57:
What statement is true regarding Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)?

17. A HFCs are scheduled to be banned under the Montreal Protocol
B The HFC refrigerant group includes NH3, CO2, and propane
C Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential
D HFCs have high ozone depletion potential
Question 58:
What LEED developments address specific space types and international requirements?
A LEED credit weightings
B LEED Pilot Credit Library
C Next version LEED
D LEED Rating System adaptations
Question 59:
What strategy is acceptable by LEED for reducing heat islands?
A Providing shade from tree canopies to open space areas
B Locate the project in a non-dense area
C Install no more parking than is required by local code
D Install an open-grid pavement system

18. Question 60:
Which items are considered pre-consumer recycled items?
A Demolition debris used on another project
B Cotton insulation manufactured from factory-reject denim jeans
C Steel beams created from metal reclaimed from the manufacturing line
D Carpets made from nylon that include scraps reclaimed from production
Question 61:
What is the primary difference between LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance and the other LEED
rating systems?
A Applies to any type of building project
B Measures building performance over a period of time
C Requires a LEED AP to be on the building maintenance staff
D Can be applied to only part of a building
Question 62:
What intense workshop is used to establish green building goals across all aspects of the building design, drawing on
the expertise of all participants?
A Technical Advisory Group meeting
B Facility manager meeting
C Charrette

19. D LEED roundtable
Question 63:
What amount of parking will help earn Alternative Transportation and help earn Maximize Open Space?
A Enough parking to handle peak occupant demand
B The minimum amount required by any local code
C Enough parking for FTE building occupants
D 25% fewer parking spaces than the peak occupant demand
Question 64:
Which of the following is a natural refrigerant?
A HFC
B CO2
C HCFC
D CFC
Question 65:
What is the benefit of installing bicycle racks?
A Reducing heat islands

20. B Innovation in Design
C Reducing automobile use
D Communitiy connectivity
Question 66:
SMACNA guidelines should be followed for what reason?
A To establish an integrated pest management plan
B To minimize indoor air quality issues caused by construction
C To select carpets with low VOCs
D To develop a green cleaning program
Question 67:
What are acceptable ways to reference LEED in product literature?
A ABC Bamboo flooring is LEED qualified product
B ABC Bamboo flooring complies with MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
C ABC Bamboo flooring is a LEED product
D ABC Bamboo flooring contributes to satisfying MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under LEED
E ABC Bamboo flooring complies with all requirements of MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under
LEED

21. Question 68:
What must a project team do prior to phasing out CFC-based refrigerants?
A Reduce the annual leakage of CFCs to 5% or less using EPA Clean Air Act procedures
B Select a replacement refrigerant with a nonzero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
C Select a replacement refrigerant with a long atmospheric lifetime
D Vent any remaining CFCs for disposal to the air prior to decommissioning any equipment
Question 69:
What refrigerant has the greatest ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
A HFC-23
B CO2
C CFC-11
D HCFC-22
Question 70:
LEED Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) may rule on what topic?
A Appealed credits
B Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)
C Waiving certification fees

22. D Completed LEED project applications
Question 71:
What statement is true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)?
A RPCs are referenced by zip code
B RPCs reward the use of salvaged materials
C RPCs reward the use of local materials
D RPCs are prerequisites
Question 72:
What should be included in a construction waste management plan?
A New technologies and materials that will help reduce waste
B If any construction waste materials to be recycled will be commingled or separated
C The distance products were purchased from the construction site
D Which existing building materials - if any - will be reused
Question 73:
A project team has selected a previously developed lot in an urban area to build a new condominium. If the project
site is near a public library what would this help with?
A Reducing the heat island effect

23. B Community connectivity
C Meeting local zoning requirements
D Preserving any historical surroundings
Question 74
How do the LEED Rating Systems reward the development and adoption of new technologies and strategies that can
produce quantifiable environmental and human health benefits?
A Additional points
B Additional plaque for showing creativity
C Upgrade to the next certification level
D Discounts in certification fees
Question 75:
What is the baseline water demand of a building?
A The annual water rate as determined by water bills
B The annual fixture and fitting water consumption based on the rates from the EPAct 1992 standard
C The annual installed fixture and fitting water consumption rate
D The amount of graywater and rainwater harvesting a building is planning to use

24. Question 76:
What benefit to society does a project that uses Regional Materials contribute?
A Supporting the local economy
B Reduced air and water pollution
C Reducing a project's soft costs
D Reducing demand for virgin resources
Question 77:
How is lighting power density determined?
A By conducting energy modeling using special software
B By submetering a building's energy use
C By measuring the installed lighting power per unit area
D By calculating the energy consumption divided by the square feet in a building
Question 78:
What organization publishes Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potential scores?
A Montreal Protocol
B United Nations
C World Meteorological Organization

25. D USGBC
Question 79:
At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED certification?
A Gather documentation for the prerequisites
B Hire a USGBC approved consultant
C Record all vendors used on the project
D Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available
Question 80:
What review practice identifies design alternatives that reduce costs while yielding higher performance?
A Environmentally responsive design
B Value engineering
C Life cycle assessment
D Life cycle costing
Question 81:
What types of systems are not acceptable by LEED as sources of onsite renewable energy?
A Biomass

26. B High-impact hydroelectric power systems
C Low-impact hydroelectric power systems
D Wind
Question 82:
A site described as accessible means the site meets the requirements of which standard?
A USGBC
B AIA
C GBCI
D ADA
Question 83:
What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project?
A Areas with community connectivity
B Areas that require updated infrastructure
C Areas with long commute times
D Areas farthest from transportation services
Question 84:
What is true about setting the preliminary rating of the project?

27. A The project is guaranteed to achieve the target certification level
B Project fees are assessed based on the preliminary rating
C The preliminary rating determines what credits have been selected to meet the target award level
D The project team cannot change its target certification level
Question 85:
What design decision would a project building located in a cooler climate least benefit from?
A The use of passive ventilation
B Having underground parking
C Using a white EPDM roofing material
D Increasing the amount of open space
Question 86:
A construction waste management plan should address what items?
A Rapidly renewable materials
B Source reduction
C What materials should be diverted from the waste stream
D The use of certified wood

28. Question 87:
What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?
A Increased CO2 indoors
B Groundwater contamination
C Increasing greenhouse gas emissions
D Soil contamination
Question 88:
What are the environmental benefits of limiting stormwater runoff?
A Reusing the water for landscape irrigation
B Collecting the water for custodial uses
C Minimizing impacts on microclimates
D Reducing harmful chemicals carried into the water system
Question 89:
What is true about a project that is located in an urban area?
A The design of the project within the project boundary is unlikely to contain open space
B The project team will likely have to select a site on previously undeveloped land
C The project is likely to experience higher cooling costs due to the heat island effect

29. D The project will need to be located near mass transit to achieve LEED certification
Question 90:
A LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance project must comply with what building-related
environmental laws starting at the project's performance period through the expiration of the LEED certification?
A All federal, state, and local laws
B Federal and state laws only
C Federal laws only
D Federal laws and LEED referenced standards only
Question 91:
The LEED project boundary may not include land that is owned by a party other than that which owns the LEED
project unless:
A The land will be included in a future LEED certification
B The land is associated with and supports normal building operations for the LEED project building
C The land is part of a larger campus project
D The land will be donated for the purposes of earning an ID point
Question 92:
Which of the following projects would not meet the minimum program requirements for certification?
A A new laboratory building that will be located partially underground

30. B A modular classroom that can be moved to another location on the school property
C A new building on an office campus located next door to an existing certified building
D A building project that is three stories high
Question 93:
What is an example of value engineering?
A Choosing a flooring material that has higher costs and a lower environmental impact over a flooring
material that has lower costs and a greater environmental impact
B Replacing an asphalt parking lot with less costly crushed gravel that has higher SRI
C Selecting insulation with higher upfront costs but lower life cycle costs
D Increasing the diversion rate of recycled materials
Question 94:
A building owner for a new 10-story office building will occupy six floors. What LEED rating system would be most
appropriate for the owner's interior fit-out of the six floors?
A LEED for Retail
B LEED for Commercial Interiors
C LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
D LEED for New Construction
Question 95:
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Innovation in Design credits for exemplary performance?

31. A Exemplary performance is available to all LEED credits
B One point is awarded for each Innovation in Design credit for exemplary performance achieved
C There are limits as to how many exemplary performance points can be awarded
D They are generally awarded for doubling the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental
percentage threshold
Question 96:
The use of native plants on the project site can most assist projects teams with what other sustainable intents?
A Reducing stormwater quantity
B Construction waste management
C Protecting existing local habitat
D Using sustainable materials
Question 97:
Stormwater harvesting does not help with what LEED credit area?
A Water use reduction
B Stormwater management
C Water efficient landscaping
D Onsite renewable energy

32. Question 98:
What is the function of the ozone layer?
A Keeps the earth's atmosphere warm
B Protects the earth from solar wind
C Prevents smog creation
D Absorbs ultraviolet light
Question 99:
What green building codes can be enforced by law?
A International Green Construction Code
B ENERGYSTAR
C ASHRAE 189.1
D LEED
Question 100:
What happens after the project registration fee is paid to GBCI?
A The project will have a Green Rater assigned to the project
B The project team gains access to LEED Online
C The project will receive a certification plaque

33. D The project will receive pre-certification