《小林陪你过LEED (Green Associate篇) 》 PDF

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和努力成长的林依依。
小林于上海
2012.04.02

目录

一复习事记 P1
二复习资料 P2~6
2.1 References of LEED GA P2
2.2 本书参考资料 P3
2.3 LEED GA 考试主要内容及例题 P4
三考场经验 P7~13
3.1 某老外的LEED GA考试心得 P7
3.2 一起走过的考友 P9
3.3 网友考场经验分享 P10
3.4 上海考点实拍 P11

3.5 成绩单实拍 P12
3.6 证书电子版 P13
四备考笔记 P14~27
4.1 LEED 2009 NC 学习问答 P14
4.2 LEED GA Study Guide 学习问答 P17
4.3 LEED Acronyms P20
4.4 Thoughts to remember P24
五仿真模拟 P28~206

序号事项
1 熟悉 LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook（Valid for February 2011）.pdf
2 收集 References of LEED Green Associate
3 模拟题测试学习错误！超链接引用无效。
4 网站注册账号：http://gbci.cyzap.net/certloginonline/
5 某老外 GA 考试经验汉化 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread‐39088‐1‐1.html
6 GA 考试内容及例题
7 LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System
8 LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements
LEED 2009 MPR Supplemental Guidance
9 LEED Green Associate Study Guide（Studio42010.02）
10 LEED Acronyms：http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread‐45749‐1‐1.html
11 LEED Green Associate Study Guide（USGBC）
12 LEED Green Associate Exam Advice
13 LEED Green Associate Exam Prep101 Q&A（Studio4）
14 LEED 项目受邀
15 Cost of Green Revisited
Sustainable Building Technical Manual：Part II
The Treatment by LEED of the Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants
Guidance on Innovation and Design (ID) Credits
Credit Interpretation Rulings
Guide to Purchasing Green Power
16 考试报名，上传证明，交注册费$50，报名信息确认: http://www.gbci.org/homepage.aspx
17 Quiz ‐ Set A‐B‐C：http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread‐46161‐1‐1.html
18 LEED for Existing Buildings：Operations and Maintenance Reference Guide,Introduction
19 LEED for Homes Rating System
20 LEED GA Exam Simulator
21 Flash Cards_LEED Green Associate
22 LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations
23 LEED Green Associate Study Guide（Studio42010.02）
24 Guide to the LEED Green Associate Exam
25 Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide
26 Qize & Test：http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread‐46334‐1‐1.html
27 Sechdule，交考试费$200: prometric.com/gbci.
28 LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations
29 LEED Green Associate Exam
30 下载电子版证书，预定纸版证书: http://www.gbci.org/homepage.aspx
更多详细安排可参考：http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread‐39764‐1‐1.html

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References of LEED Green Associate
序号参考资料备注
Green Building & LEED Core Concepts Guide, 1st
1 USGBC, 2009
Edition
Green Office Guide: Integrating LEED Into Your Leasing
2 USGBC, 2009, 17Pages
Process, Section 2.4
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major
Renovations Rating System
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
Reference Guide, Introduction
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
Reference Guide, Glossary
6 LEED for Homes Rating System USGBC, 2008, 114Pages
by Davis Langdon (2007) ,

7 Cost of Green Revisited
25Pages
by Anthony Bernheim and
8 Sustainable Building Technical Manual: Part II William Reed (1996) ,
11Pages
LEED Technical and
The Treatment by LEED® of the Environmental Impact Scientific
9
of HVAC Refrigerants Advisory Committee, 2004,
24Pages
10 Guidance on Innovation & Design (ID) Credits USGBC, 2004, 1 Page
11 Credit Interpretation Rulings www.gbci.org, 2 Pages
12 Guide to Purchasing Green Power U.S. EPA, 2004, 50Pages
LEED 2009 for Operations & Maintenance Rating

System
14 LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements USGBC, 2009, 6Pages
15 LEED 2009 MPR Supplemental Guidance v1 USGBC, 2009, 34Pages
来自：LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook（Valid for February 2011）.pdf
官方下载地址：http://www.gbci.org/main‐nav/professional‐credentials/candidate‐handbooks.aspx

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本书参考资料
序号参考资料来源或分享
1 LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook（2011.02） GBCI 下载
2 LEED Green Associate Exam Advice Kittytea 分享
3 Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide Darlene 分享
4 Green Office Guide：Integrating LEED Into Your Leasing Process Section 2.4 GBCI 下载
5 LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations GBCI 下载
6 LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations（中文版） yy0318 分享
7 LEED for Existing Buildings ： Operations and Maintenance Reference GBCI 下载
Guide,Introduction
8 LEED for Existing Buildings：Operations and Maintenance Reference Guide, GBCI 下载
Glossary
9 LEED for Homes Rating System GBCI 下载
10 Cost of Green Revisited GBCI 下载
11 Sustainable Building Technical Manual：Part II GBCI 下载
12 The Treatment by LEED® of the Environmental Impact of HVAC GBCI 下载
Refrigerants
13 Guidance on Innovation and Design (ID) Credits GBCI 下载
14 Credit Interpretation Rulings GBCI 下载
15 Guide to Purchasing Green Power GBCI 下载
16 LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings：Operations and Maintenance GBCI 下载
17 LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements GBCI 下载
17 LEED 2009 MPR Supplemental Guidance v1 GBCI 下载
19 LEED Green Associate Study Guide（GBES‐2011.11）珍珍分享
20 LEED Green Associate Study Guide（Studio4‐2010.02） Ericlin830109 分享
21 LEED Green Associate Study Guide（USGBC）利齿小花分享
22 Flash Cards_LEED Green Associate cvml 分享
23 Guide to the LEED Green Associate Exam Ymg 分享
24 Green Building Basics and LEED Glossary 多多分享
25 LEED Green Associate Exam Prep‐101 Q&A（Studio4） Jill8128 分享
26 LEED GA Exam Simulator 多多分享
27 Quiz ‐ Set A‐B‐C 多多分享
28 test1~ test7 Togimoon 分享
29 Pool F~ Pool G 小司分享
30 GA‐Practice‐Exam‐with‐answers cvml 分享
31 LEED 考试真题(2012.1.18) Tambourmajor 分享
注：1、官方下载地址：http://www.gbci.org/
2、网友分享下载：http://bbs.ehvacr.com/forum‐143‐1.html
3、蓝色加粗为小林推荐必看资料

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LEED GA 考试主要内容及例题
摘自：LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook（Valid for February 2011）
I. Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process

A、 Project Requirements (e.g., site; program; budget; schedule)
B、 Costs (e.g., hard costs; soft costs; life-cycle)
C、 Green Resources (e.g., USGBC; Environmental Building News)
D、 Standards that support LEED Credit (e.g., American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air-conditioning
Engineers [ASHRAE]; Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association [SMACNA]
guidelines; Green Seal)
E、 Credit Interactions (e.g., energy and IEQ; waste management)
F、 Credit Interpretation Rulings/Requests and precedents that lead to exemplary performance credits
G. Components of LEED Online and Project Registration
H. Components of LEED Score Card
I. Components of Letter Templates (e.g., project calculations; supplementary documentation)
J. Strategies to Achieve Credit
K. Project Boundary; LEED Boundary; Property Boundary
L. Prerequisites and/or Minimum Program Requirements for LEED Certification
M. Preliminary Rating (target certification level)
N. Multiple Certifications for Same Building (e.g., Operations & Maintenance for certified building new
construction; core and shell and commercial interior; certified building in neighborhood development)
O. Occupancy Requirements (e.g., existing building--building must be fully occupied for 12 continuous
months as described in minimum program requirements)
P. USGBC Policies (e.g., trademark usage; logo usage)
Q. Requirements to Earn LEED AP Credit
1: What Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) program
set standards for low-emitting carpets, adhesives,
and pads?
A、 Green Seal
B、 Green Guard
C、 Green-e Certified
D、 Green Label Plus
II. Project Site Factors

A、 Community Connectivity

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1. Transportation (e.g., public transportation; bike storage; fuel efficient vehicle parking; parking capacity;
car pool parking; car share membership [e.g. Zipcar™]; shuttles; carts)
2. Pedestrian Access (e.g., circulation and accessibility such as cross walks; ramps; and trails)
B、 Zoning Requirements (e.g., density components such as calculations -site area and floor area ratio;
construction limits; open space; building footprint; development footprint; specific landscaping restrictions)
C、 Development
1. Heat Islands (e.g., non-roof; roof; Solar Reflectance Index [SRI]; emissivity; albedo; heat island effect;
green roofs)
2: Why should a green project be located in an
existing community?
A、 Adequate parking is available on sitE、
B、 The zoning approval for the project is easier.
C、 Native plantings can be used for erosion control.
D、 The connection to basic community resources is present.
III. Water Management

A、 Types and Quality of Water (e.g., potable; graywater; blackwater; stormwater)
B、 Water Management (e.g., water use reduction through fixtures such as water closets; urinals; sinks;
lavatory
faucets; showers; harvesting; baseline water demand; calculations of Full Time Equivalent; irrigation)
3: Graywater is most often used for:
A、 drinking.
B、 irrigation.
C、 dishwashers.
D、 swimming pools.
IV. Project Systems and Energy Impacts

A、 Environmental Concerns (e.g., chlorofluorocarbon [CFC] reduction, no refrigerant option, ozone
depletion,
fire suppressions without halons or CFC’s, phase-out plan, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons [HCFC])
B、 Green Power (e.g., off-site generated, renewable energy certificates, Green-e providers)
4: What refrigerant contributes the most to
global warming potential (GWP)?
A、 HFC-23
B、 CFC-12
C、 Propane
D、 HCFC-123

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V. Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials

A、 Recycled Materials (eg., pre-consumer, post-consumer, collection requirements, commingled)
B、 Locally (regionally) Harvested and Manufactured Materials
C、 Construction Waste Management (e.g., written plan; accounted by weight or volume; reduction
strategies;
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) removal and Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) management)
5: A general contractor (GC) attempts a credit in
Local or Regional Materials and discovers that
the specified product has only a portion of the
material manufactured within the required
radius. What should the GC do?
A、 Not list the product
B、 Not use the product
C、 List the entire product
D、 List only the portion within the required radius
VI. Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation

A、 Integrated Project Team Criteria (architect, heating-ventilation-air-conditioning [HVAC] engineer,
landscape
architect, civil engineer, contractor, Facility Manager)
B、 Durability Planning and Management (e.g., material lifecycle, building re-use)
C、 Innovative and Regional Design (regional green design and construction measures as appropriate and
established requirements)
VII. Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

A、 Codes (e.g., building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire protection)
6: What is the legal instrument that regulates
current land use?
A、 Zoning
B、 Licensing
C、 Abatement
D、 Commissioning

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某老外的 LEED GA 考试心得

原文来自：http://www.areforum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174301
I passed the LEED GA exam today with a 186. I figured I would describe my experience, because about two weeks ago, I
really wish someone had made something like this available to the board. My percentage breakdown is as follows.
Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process ‐ 82%
Project Site Factors ‐ 100%
Water Management ‐ 77%
Project Systems and Energy Impacts ‐ 94%
Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials ‐ 100%
Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation ‐ 89%
Project Surroundings and Public Outreach ‐ 75%

Okay some things that helped me.
1. Far and away, the GEP packet. Buy it so you don't flunk and have to drop $150 to take it again. I'd say buy the USGBC
one as well because it's good to know the exact phrasing and terminology that the USGBC prefers.
2. The extra supplemental readings/pdfs listed on GBCI
3. I was lucky to have studied a lot of the issues the LEED credits are intended to address in school, so I already knew a
lot of the terminology, whereas for the NC exam, I knew nothing about the calculations for light and air flow etc.
4. Enjoying the material. USGBC use some very unreliable statistical measures for supporting LEED. But what matters
is that this is the first incremental step towards making sure buildings address our current environmental problems. If
you like what you're reading, it'll stick harder. Don't think of this activity as a chore.
My exam asked a lot about the following.
‐Refridgerants, ozone depletion rates, global warming potential, etc
‐water run‐off, so many questions it was bizarre
‐heat island, green roofs, SRI etc
‐LEED Online, Score Cards, registration process

I didn't have to make any calculations, it didn't reference any credit requirements specifically, and I finished it in 1:05. It
was easier than NC for me.
My top 3 pieces of advice for taking this exam.
1. Buy both the USGBC and GEP packets and know them well, and at the very least, skim all the other recommended
readings from GBCI I mentioned earlier.
2. Take an actual GBCI exam first. If you haven't taken one, just sign up tomorrow and take the GA exam if only to get a
feel for the questions, the test taking process, how GBCI will try to test/trick you on the details. All this stuff is
statistically proven to help your score. You don't need a 198, you need a 170.
3. Throw out (or recycle) all your old NC or other pre LEEDv3 materials because too much has changed and studying
them is a waste of time.

If you have any questions, ask away.

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网友汉化版：我今天以 186 分的成绩通过了 LEED GA 的考试。我希望能介绍下我的经验，因为两周
前，我真的希望能有人能介绍下。我的得分比例分类如下：
合作机会与 LEED 申请过程‐ 82%
项目选址因素‐ 100%
用水管理 ‐ 77%
项目系统与能源影响‐ 94%
采购，安装与项目材料管理‐ 100%
股东参与创新‐ 89%
项目周边与公共外扩 ‐ 75%

下面是一些对我有用的：
1、首先，GEP 资料集，购买了能帮助你及格，免得再交 150 美元重考。同时，也要买 USGBC 的资
料，因为这些资料上的词汇和术语是 UAGBC 官方的。
2、GBCI 所列的补充参考资料文档。
3、我很幸运在学校里我曾经接触过不少与 LEED 得分点相关的论文资料，所以我已经了解了不少相
关术语。但对于 NC 考试，我对采光和气流组织计算一窍不通。
4、享受这些资料。虽然 USGBC 使用了一些不可靠的统计方法来支持 LEED 体系，但重要的是这些方
法是解决我们现在建筑环境问题的首要步骤。如果你喜欢你所阅读的资料，不把这件事当成家务琐
事，那么你就会坚持的更久。

我的考试涉及到比较多的是以下几个方面：
‐制冷剂、臭氧损耗率、全球变暖威胁等
‐雨水径流等奇怪的问题
‐热岛效应、屋顶绿化、太阳反射指数等
‐LEED 在线、评分卡、注册程序

我没有遇到任何相关计算，它并没有涉及到任何具体得分点要求，我在 1:05 完成了考试，对我来说
这比 NC 容易。

对于这个考试，我总结了三条最重要的建议：
1、购买 USGBC 和 GEP 资料集并且好好掌握。对于我前面提高的 GBCI 推荐的其他参考书，至少要能
全部浏览一遍。
2、首先，参与一次 GBCI 的考试。如果还没有参加过，明天就去申请并参加 GA 的考试，感受考题、
考试过程、GBCI 如何在细节上使你迷惑。所有的这些东西都是用来帮助你得分的，不需要得 198 分，
170 就够了。
3.把旧版本的 NC 和 LEEDv3 版本以前的资料都扔掉或者处理掉，因为内容改动的太多以至于仍旧用
老材料会浪费时间。

如果有问题的话，尽管问。

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一起走过的考友

序号考友考试日期 GA 成绩 AP 成绩相关贴
1 2011.4.26 188 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-40108-1-2.html

马大姐
2 2011.9.16 186 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-44359-1-2.html
3 利齿小花 2011.9 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46312-1-2.html
4 boilingsea 2011.12.9 170 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46108-1-2.html
5 cvml 2012.12.27 183 187 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46344-1-2.html
6 お邪流ゃ 2012.1.6 173 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46577-1-2.html
7 Darlene 2012.1.11 175 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46721-1-2.html
8 小司 2012.1.11 172 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46664-1-2.html
9 林林 2012.1.17 191 171 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46706-1-1.html
10 tambourmajor 2012.1.18 184 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-46715-1-2.html
11 Miss Punk 2012.3.15 184 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-47718-1-1.html
12 Ericlin830109 2012.3.15 186 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-47721-1-1.html
13 南方的天空 2012.3.19 184 http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-47790-1-1.html

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网友考场经验分享

boilingsea
说实话，准备的很糟糕，能过真是运气。
细节一塌糊涂，很多东西都没记住，一些考试题目的内容似乎从来就没见过。
一些不熟悉的领域还有不少生词
感觉的做的还行的就一点，理解了每个 credit 都是干什么的，不少题目其实都可以从常识和背景知
识中推出来。
标准和相关技术的题目有一些，稍微多花点时间，这部分的分数应该能拿到的。
Tambourmajor：
托你们大家的福，本来考了一半已经想战略性放弃了，因为第一遍下去近三十道题属于不确定的疑
题，比模拟卷难，我想如果近三十道题蒙不到一半，就算了，把三十道题过第二遍的时候，已经无
比烦躁疲惫，最后以至于用满了考试时间，提示我必须交卷了，结果不确定疑题的三分之二都被我
蒙对了，以三井寿身高厘米数的份数通过考试，感谢所有力挺我的人！
Ericlin830109：
考题比大家想象的难的多，但得分比大家想象的容易，关键考的是心态，所以一定要坚持一题一题
做完，时间肯定是够的，该 mark 的 mark，不管有多少题拿不准，关键是一定要坚持做完，熬到最
后。做完一遍 review 再把 marked 的题过一遍。最后 comment，再调整下呼吸，做完那些调查题，
尽量都给好评，然后 end，你会发现分数比你想象的高，哈哈。

MISS PUNK：
从考试的内容来看，还是有没复习到的地方。个别没见过的题只能靠直觉去猜。考试的系统有个缺
点，就是点击下一题时新题跳出来有点慢，所以时间不够时一定要注意这一点。多少留点时间给自
己做检查，因为 LEED 题有些题有欺骗性，回头复看时可能会发觉。一定要做完，特别是多选题，
总是能选对一部分。祝大家好运

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上海考点实拍

Shanghai,CHINA L1
Prometric Test Center: # 8516
SHANGHAI,CHINA L1
Flat1,Bldg.16,
Universal Software Park,
No 879 ZhongJiang Rd
SHANGHAI 200333
中江路 879 号（近金沙江路）天地软件园 16 幢 1 层

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成绩单实拍

SAMPLE

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证书电子版

SAMPLE

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LEED 2009‐NC 学习问答
详：http://bbs.ehvacr.com/thread-39835-1-1.html
NC-1：How many prerequisites does NC have?

答：8 项。
SS Prerequisite 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
WE Prerequisite 1: Water Use Reduction
EA Prerequisite 1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance
EA Prerequisite 3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management
MR Prerequisite 1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
IEQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
IEQ Prerequisite 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
NC-2：How many prerequisites and credits does NC have?

答：57 项=8 项 Prerequisites+49 项 Credits。
NC-3：Define NC rating system。

答：The LEED 2009 Green Building Rating System for New Construction and Major Renovations is a set
of performance standards for certifying the design and construction of commercial or institutional
buildings and high-rise residential buildings of all sizes, both public and privatE、 The intent is to
promote healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound practices in building design and
construction.
NC-4：How many stories do high-rise residential buildings have in NC？

答：High-rise residential buildings means residential buildings of 4 or more habitable stories，四层以下的
适用于 LEED-Homes。
NC-5：How many categories are NC strategies divided into？
答：Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
Materials and Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Innovation in Design (ID)
Regional Priority (RP)
NC-6：What do“Construction Activity Pollution Prevention”of SS P1 mainly control to reduce

construction pollution.
答：Soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation.

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NC-7：List more than 8 “basic community services”in SS C2。

答：Bank，Place of Worship，Convenience Grocery，Day Care Center，Cleaners，Fire Station，Beauty
Salon，Hardware，Laundry，Library，Medical or Dental Office，Senior Care Facility，Park，Pharmacy，
Post Office，Restaurant，School，Supermarket，Theater，Community Center，Fitness Center，Museum.
NC-8：Define“FTE”.
答：Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupant(s).
NC-9：Assuming that one shared vehicle can carry 6 persons, for buildings with fewer than 400
FTE occupants, at least how many low emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles must be provided？
答：As one low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants, at least 2 low
emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles must be provided for 400 FTE occupants.
NC-10：“low flow showers”can impacted which two of the 7 categories？

答：WE,EA
NC-11：How many FTEs must NC have for LEED?

答：The LEED project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupant(s).
NC-12：List the fixtures and fixture fittings of EPAct standards？

答：Water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets and pre-rinse spray valves.
NC-13：What energy related systems must be completed in building commissioning process？

答：Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems (mechanical and passive)
and associated controls；Lighting and daylighting controls；Domestic hot water systems；Renewable energy
systems.
NC-14：List more than three items of “process energy”and“Regulated energy”.

答：process energy is considered to include, but is not limited to, office and general miscellaneous
equipment, computers, elevators and escalators, kitchen cooking and refrigeration, laundry washing and
drying, lighting exempt from the lighting power allowance and other. Regulated (non-process) energy
includes lighting heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), and service water heating for domestic
or space heating purposes.
NC-15：Define：ODP、GWP、Lr、Mr、Rc.
答：ODP：Ozone Depletion Potential；GWP：Global Warming Potential；Lr：Refrigerant Leakage Rate；
Mr：End-of-life Refrigerant Loss；Rc：Refrigerant Charge。
NC-16：Where is green power derived from？

答：Green power is derived from solar, wind, geothermal, biomass or low-impact hydro sources.
NC-17：List the credits of Low-Emitting Materials.

答：Adhesives and Sealants、Paints and Coatings、Flooring Systems、Composite Wood and Agrifiber
Products.
NC-18：Which credit are residential projects not eligible for?

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答：IE Q Credit 7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification, which is in addition to IE Q credit 7.1.
NC-19：List the four options that can achieve daylight credit.

答：Simulation、Prescriptive、Measurement、Combination.
NC-20：How can exemplary performance points be earned？

答：An exemplary performance point may be earned for achieving double the credit requirements and/or
achieving the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit in LEED.

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LEED GA Study Guide 学习问答
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SG-1：What are the three general reasons why building owners should seek Certification？
答：commitment、legitimacy、marketability.
SG-2：Define “sustainability”
答：Sustainability is the ability of the current generation to meet its own needs without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs.
SG-3：What building expenses can be calculated in the life cycle cost analysis?
答：Initial costs、operating costs、maintenance, repair and replacement costs、salvage value.
SG-4：What are the three design phases?

答：Schematic Design(SD)、Design Development (DD)、Construction Documents (CD).
SG-5：What are the three costs elements of LEED projects?

答：Hard costs、soft costs and life cycle costs.
SG-6：How many percents higher levels of occupant satisfaction can green building performance?
答：27%.
SG-7：How many percents do green buildings cost approximately more than conventional buildings?
答：2%.
SG-8：What are the Triple Bottom Line components of LEED?

答：Economic Prosperity、Social Responsibility、Environmental Stewardship. Another way: People、
Planet、Profit.
SG-9：How much you should pay for the CIR fees for each application?
答：＄220.
SG-10：What’s the minimum floor area requirements of LEED NC and LEED CI?
答：1000 square feet and 250 square feet.
SG-11：What’s the difference among “LEED certification”、”LEED certified” and ”LEED Certified”?
答：‘LEED certification’ with lowercase ‘c’ describes the certification process. ‘LEED certified’ with
lowercase ‘c’ is used to describe a project that has been certified. ‘LEED Certified’ with capital ‘C’ is
used to describe a project that has been certified to the base level: Certified.
SG-12：How many points do each LEED rating system requires at least for certification?
答：A minimum of 40 pionts.
SG-13：How many degrees does LEED define heat islands as temperatures greater than those of
surrounding urban areas?
答：10 fahrenhite degrees.

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SG-14：How many percents does transportation accounts for the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions and
vehicle technology?
答：32%.
SG-15：How many energy and electricity of building used each year in US?
答：39%、74%。
SG-16：What pieces of information required to be consistent when applied to each applicable credit?
答：LEED project boundary information and full time equivalent data.
SG-17：What are the same strategies to reduce indoor water use and outdoor water use and process water
use?
答：Use nonpotable water and install submeters.
SG-18：List more than four natural refrigerants.

答：Carbon Dioxide, Water, Ammonia, Hydrocarbons, Air.
SG-19：List more than four renewable energy.

答：Photovoltaic, wind energy, solar thermal, biofuels, geothermal heating, low impact hydroelectric, wave
and tidal.
SG-20：What’s the energy related systems that must be commissioned?

答：HVAC&R, Lighting and daylighting controls, Domestic hot water systems, Renewable energy
systems.
SG-21：How much possible points can we get from “Building reuse: maintain existing walls, floors and
roof” for NC, schools and CS?
答：3 points for NC, 2 points for schools and 5 points for CS.
SG-22：What’s the difference between pre-consumer recycled materials and post-consumer recycled
materials?
答：Pre-consumer content is material that might have come from excess or damaged items generated
during manufacturing processes that are not reused for the same purposE、 Post-consumer content is a
material that has served its intended use and instead of being set alongside the curb to be picked up and
disposed of, it is being recycled and reused in a different product.
SG-23：What are the three basic contaminants that should be reduced or eliminated in managing indoor
pollutants?
答：Environmental tobacco smoke, carbon dioxide, particulate matter.
SG-24：What are the variables that can affect thermal comfort of building occupants?
答：Activity, clothing, air temperature, radiant temperature, humidity and air speed.
SG-25：Besides of LEED AP, what are the two strategies to receive points with the Innovation in Design?
答：Exemplary performance, innovative performance.

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LEED Acronyms
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ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America 美国空调承包商

ACEEE American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy 美国能源效率经济委员会
ACM Asbestos-Containing Materials 含石棉材料
AFUE Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency 年燃料利用效率
AHU Air Handling Units 空气处理机组
AIA American Institute of Architects 美国建筑师学会
AFV Alternative Fueled Vehicle 替代燃料交通工具
ALP Advanced Lighting Package 先进灯具
ANSI American National Standards Institute 美国国家标准协会
AP Accredited Professional 认证专家
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and 美国采暖、制冷与空调工程师学
Air-Conditioning Engineers 会
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 美国机械工程师协会
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials 美国测试与材料协会
BAS Building Automation System 楼宇自控系统
BD&C Building Design & Construction 建筑设计和施工
BIPV Building Integrated Photovoltaics 楼宇光电综合
Biological Oxygen Demand 生物氧份需求
BOD
Basis Of Design 设计基础
Btu British thermal units (英国)热量单位
CAA Clean Air Act 清洁空气法案
CAE Combined Annual Efficiency 综合年效率
CDVR Corrected Design Ventilation Rate 修正设计通风率
CFA Conditioned Floor Area 空调面积
CFC ChloroFluoroCarbon 氟氯烃
CFL Compact Fluorescent Light 紧凑型荧光灯
CFM Cubic Feet per Minute 立方英尺每分钟
CFR U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 美国联邦规则代码
CGP Construction General Permit 建造许可证
CHP Combined Heat and Power 热电联产
CIBSE Chartered Institution of BuildingServices Engineers (英国)注册建筑设备工程师学
会
CIR USGBC Credit Interpretation Request 得分释疑请求
CIWMB California Integrated Waste Management Board 加州废弃物综合管理部
CO Carbon Monoxide 一氧化碳
CO2 Carbon Dioxide 二氧化碳
COC Chain of Custody 产品收发消耗监管链
COP Coefficient Of Performance 性能系数
CRI Carpet and Rug Institute (美国)地毯协会
CS Core & Shell 商业核心与外壳

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CWA Clean Water Act (美国)清水法案

Cx Commissioning 调试
CxA Commissioning Authority 调试机构
CZ Climate Zone 气候区
DHW Domestic Hot Water 室内热水
DOE U.S. Department Of Energy 美国能源部
DU Distribution Uniform 均匀送风
EA Energy and Atmosphere 能源与大气
ECB Energy Cost Budget 能源成本预算
ECM Energy Conservation Measure 节能措施
EEM Energy Efficient Measure 能源有效利用措施
EER Energy Efficient Rating 能效比
EERE U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 美国能效与可再生能源办公室
Energy
EF Energy Factor 能源系数
EPA Environmental Protect Agency (美国)环保局
FSC Forest Stewardship Council 森林管理委员会
ET Evapotranspiration Rate 蒸腾率
ETS Environmental Tobacco Smoke 环境烟草烟气
ETV Environmental Technology Verification 环境技术认证
FEMA U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency 美国联邦紧急事务管理署
FSC Forest Stewardship Council 森林管理委员会
FTE Full Time Equivalent 全时工作设备
GBCI The Green Building Certification Institute (美国)绿色建筑认证协会
GPF Gallons Per Flush 加仑/冲
GPM Gallons Per Minute 加仑/分钟
GWP Global Warming Potential 全球变暖趋势
HCFC HydroChloroFluoroCarbons 含氢氯氟烃
HEPA High-Efficiency Particle Absorbing 高效过滤器
HERS Home Efficiency Rating Standards 住宅能源等级标准
HET High-Efficiency Toilet 高效卫生间
HOA Homeowner’s Association (美国)屋主协会
HSPF Heating Season Performance Factor 供热季节性能因子
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning 暖通空调
HVAC&R Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning & 暖通空调与制冷
Refrigeration
IAP Energy Star with Indoor Air Package 能源之星室内空气章
IAQ Indoor Air Quality 室内空气质量
ICC International Code Council 国际标准委员会
ICF Insulated Concrete Form 绝缘混凝土形态
ID Innovation in Design 创新设计
ID&C Interior Design & Construction 室内设计和施工
IDR Innovative Design Report 创新设计报告
IECC International Energy ConservationCode 国际节能标准

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IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 北美照明工程师协会

IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality 室内环境质量
IPLV Integrated Part Load Value 部分负荷性能系数
LPMVP International Performance Measurement & 国际性能检测与确认协议
Verification Protocol
IPM Integrated Pest Management 有害物综合治理
IRC International Residence Code 国际居住准则
ISO International Organization for Standardization 国际标准组织
KW Kilowatt 千瓦
KWH Kilowatt-hour 千瓦时
LCA Life Cycle Assessment 生命周期评估
LCC Life Cycle Cost 生命周期成本
LED Light-Emitting Diode 发光二极管
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 能源与环境设计先锋
LL LEED Location and Linkages 场址与联接
LPD Light Power Density 光强度
MDF Medium Density Fiberboard 中密度纤维板
MEF Modified Energy Factor 修正能源系数
MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value 最小效率值
MPR Minimum Program Requirements 最小规划要求
MR Materials & Resources 材料与资源
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet 材料安全数据单
ND Neighborhood Development 社区开发
NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council 国家开窗等级理事会
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 国家污染物去除系统
NPS Non-point Source 非点源
NRC Noise Reduction Coefficient 噪声衰减系数
O&M Operations & Maintenance 运行和维护
ODP Ozone Depleting Potential 臭氧层衰竭潜在值
OPR Owner’s Project Requirements 业主项目要求
OSB Oriented Strand Board 定向刨花板
OSWER U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste & Emergency (美国)环保署废弃物及紧急食
Response 物处理办公室
PCB PolyChlorinated Biphenyl 聚乙烯联苯
PMV Predicted Mean Vote 预测平均评价值
PPM Parts Per Million 百万分率
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 资源保持及回收局
REC Renewable Energy Certificates 可再生能源认证
RESNET Residential Energy Services Network 住宅能源服务网络
SBS Sick Building Syndrome 病态建筑综合症
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District (美国)南海岸空气质量管理局
SCS Scientific Certification Systems 科学认证系统
SEER Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating 季节能效比
SHGC Solar Heat Gain Coefficient 太阳得热系数

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SIP Structural Insulated Panels 结构绝缘板

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors (美国)金属散热与空气调节承
National Association 包商协会
SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 雨洪污染物防治计划
SRI Solar Reflectance Index 太阳反射指数
SS LEED Sustainable Site 可持续场址
STC Sound Transmission Class 噪声传播等级
TAG Technical Advisory Group 技术咨询团
TASC Technical Advisory SubCommittee 技术咨询委员会
TP Total Phosphorous 磷总量
TSS Total Suspended Solid 总悬浮颗粒物
UBC Uniform Building Code 统一建筑标准
UL Underwriter’s Laboratory 美国保险商实验室
UPC Uniform Plumbing Code 统一铅标准
USGBC United States Green Building Council 美国绿色建筑委员会
VAV Variable Air Volume 变空气流量
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds 可挥发有机物
WE LEED Water Efficiency 水利用效率
WF Water Factor 水因素
WFA Window-to-floor ratio 窗地比
ZEV Zero Emission Vehicles 零排放车辆

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Thoughts to remember
Energy usage in commercial buildings( EPA, September 2008):
• 1% office equipment
• 3% personal computers
• 3% cooking
• 6% refrigeration
• 7% ventilation
• 7% cooling
• 8% water heating
• 9% other
• 20% lighting
• 38% space heating
On-site renewable energy Based on energy cost

Green power or RECs, TRCs Based on energy consumed
Building reuse By surface area
Construction Waste Based on weight or volume
Material reuse Based on replacement value(cost)
Recycled content Based on cost
Recycled material assembly Based on weight
Regional materials Based on cost
Regional materials fraction Based on weight
Rapidly renewable material Based on cost
Certified wood Based on cost
MPR: Must: 1) comply with environmental laws; 2) must be a complete, permanent building or space; 3)
must use a reasonable site boundary; 4) must comply with minimum floor area requirements; 5)must
comply with minimum occupancy rate; 6) must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water
usage data; 7) must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
(1) Transportation accounts for 32% of the nation’s greenhouse gasemissions and vehicle technology,
transportation
(2) Landscape irrigation consumes 30% of potable water in the U.S. each day on average. (USGBC)
(3) LEED building use 26% less energy than the national everagy.
(4) 40% of waste does construction and demolition debris contribute to landfills each year.
(5) 30% average savings in a commercial building when implementing water efficiency goals.
(6) A site that consists of at least 75% previously developed land is considered a previously developed
site.
Included in the scope of EPAct 1992: water closets; urinals; lavatory faucets; sink faucets;
showerheads; prerinse spray valves
Flush fixtures are rated in Gallons Per Flush (gpf) and includes water closets and urinals
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prerinse spray valves

Per EPAct: water closets = 1.6 gpf; urinals = 1.0 gpf; lavatories = 2.2 gpm; faucets = 2.2 gpm;
showerheads = 2.5 gpm;
ID credits for Innovative Performance are awarded for comprehensive strategies which demonstrated
quantifiable environmental benefits such as: Education Outreach Program; Green Housekeeping; High
Volume Fly Ash to divert waste materials from landfills; Low-Emitting Furniture & Furnishings; Organic
Landscaping/Integrated Pest Management Program; using a greenhouse gas budget to demonstrate
carbon neutral design and operations
For LEED NC: Sustainable Sites = 26 pts; Water Efficiency = 10 pts; Energy & Atmosphere = 35 pts;
Materials & Resources = 14 pts; Indoor Environmental Quality = 15 pts
minimum gross floor area = gross land area * 0.02 = (1.25 acres x 43,560 (sf/acre) * 0.02
ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size standard for methods for testing air cleaners for 2 performance
characteristics: the device's capacity for removing particles from the air stream and the device's
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ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy identifies the
factors of thermal comfort and the process for developing comfort criteria for a building space and its
occupants; indoor space environmental and personal factors that will produce thermal environmental
conditions acceptable to 80% of the occupants within a space
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality specifies minimum
ventilation rates; these rates are used to improve indoor air quality as part of the IEQ credit category
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 establishes minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of
buildings (not included are single family homes or multifamily homes less than 3 stories) with regards
to the building envelope, HVAC, service water heating, power, lighting and other equipment
Low-Emitting Materials
Adhesives and Adhesives, Sealants and Sealant South Coast Air Quality Management
Sealants Primers District
(SCAQMD) Rule #1168
Aerosol Adhesives Green Seal Standard
Paints and Coatings Architectural paints and coatings Green Seal Standard
Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints
Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, South Coast Air Quality Management
stains, primers, and shellacs District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113
Flooring Systems carpet the Carpet and
Rug Institute Green Label Plus1
program.
carpet cushion the Carpet and Rug
Institute Green Label program
hard surface flooring FloorScore standard
Concrete, wood, bamboo and cork South Coast Air Quality Management
floor finishes District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113
Tile setting adhesives and grout South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168
All flooring elements The California Department of Health
Services Standard
Composite Wood Composite wood and agrifiber must contain no added
and Agrifiber products、Laminating adhesives urea-formaldehyde resins
Products
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines
for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 2nd edition, Chapter 3, November 2007 Guidelines for
maintaining healthful indoor air quality during demolitions, renovations and construction
Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus program addresses VOC limits for carpets
Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program addresses VOC limits for carpet cushions
Green Seal refers to standards establishing VOC limits for Low-Emitting Materials (paints, coatings
sealants)
Green Label refers to standards establishing VOC limits for Low-Emitting Materials (carpets, carpet
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The ISO 14000 product oriented standards include Environmental Labels and Declaration, Life Cycle
Assessment, and Design for Environment. These standards are intended to be applicable for
assessing the environmental performance of products and services as well as providing guidance on
improving their environmental performance.
The ISO 14021 standard, Environmental Labels and Declaration, are communication tools that convey
information on environmental aspects of a product or service to the market. These standards are used
for recycled materials to label their pre and/or post consumer content.
LEED defines 4 types of occupants: Full Time Staff; Part Time Staff; Peak Transients (students,
volunteers, visitors, customers); Residents
Life Cycle Cost = LCC = Economics

Life Cycle Assessment = LCA = Environment and People
CFC：ODP and GWP great，banned in Montreal Protecol in 1995，

HCFC：22，123（most efficient），ODP，
HFC：134a，410a，ODP zero，GWP great

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1、 A single LEED building will be built on a university campus. Which of the following is a true statement
about the LEED project’s site area?
A、Project site area is the entire campus
B、Project site area may be gerrymandered
C、Project site area is the entire campus minus public roads and sidewalks
D、A reasonable and logical project site area must be defined for LEED purposes
The correct answer is D
On a campus (college campus, military base, corporate campus) there is often no defined boundary
between one building and the next and there are often shared services for the entire campus (i.e.
stormwater treatment). The LEED‐NC Application Guide for Multiple Buildings & On‐Campus Building
Projects provides special considerations for such circumstances for LEED projects on campuses. This is
what the guide states about the project side area in such circumstances: A reasonable and logical “LEED
project site” boundary must be defined for LEED purposes. The project scope of work and the site area
affected by the construction generally suffice to inform this definition. The defined site must remain
consistent for all LEED credits.

2、 What sustainability concept can xeriscaping contribute to?
A、 Reducing the heat island effect
B、 Water efficient irrigation
C、 Construction waste management
D、 Indoor air quality
E、 Certified wood
The correct answer is: B.

3、 How can the heat island effect of a parking lot be reduced for LEED credit?A、 Installing asphalt that
has a high SRI valueB、 Installing pervious pavingC、 Reduce the size of the parking lotD 、
Installing shaded parking covers that have low SRI valuesE、 Orienting the building so that the
building shades the parking lot from any afternoon sunThe correct answer is: A

4、 What is the LEED Minimum Program Requirement for occupancy?
A、50 FTEs
B、100 FTEs
C、10 FTEs
D、1 FTEs
The correct answer is: D
The LEED project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupant(s), calculated as an annual
average in order to use LEED in its entirety. If the project serves less than 1 annualized FTE, optional
credits from the indoor Environmental Quality category may not be earned (the prerequisites must still be
earned).

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5、 Which of the following LEED situations would warrant the use of ASHRAE 62.1‐2007 as a reference
standard?
A、To compile a survey to determine building occupant thermal comfort
B、To meet the minimum energy performance requirements for LEED certification
C、To determine whether a material is pre‐consumer or post‐consumer recycled content
D、To increase ventilation over the minimum requirement to improve indoor air quality
ASHRAE Standard 62.1‐2007 is used to determine minimum ventilation requirements in mechanically and
naturally ventilated buildings and to determine how to increase ventilation to improve indoor air quality
in a building. ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 is the reference standard for building energy performance requirements.
ISO 14021 is the reference standard for recycled content.

6、 Reduce the heat island effect can be realized through?(choose 2)
A、 install a high‐emissitivity roof
B、 install a vegetated roof
C、 increase parkling space
D、 extend project boundary
The correct answer is: AB

7、 How can people purchase on‐site renewable energy?
A、 buy renewable energy from a clean coal plant
B、 install a solar water heater
C、 purchase energy from local hydropower facility
D、 reduce automobile use
The correct answer is: B

8、 Which material below is not considered a rapidly renewable resource?
A、 Bamboo
B、 Cork
C、 Straw
D、 Silk
E、 Wood
The correct answer is: E.
While wood is an agricultural product, its growth and harvest cycle is longer than 10 years.

9、 What item would NOT be included in comingled recycling?
A、 Food waste
B、 Glass
C、 Metal
D、 Cardboard
The correct answer is: A
At a minimum, a recycling program should include paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal. Stones, dirt,
hazardous materials, batteries, mercury‐containing light bulbs, and food waste would not be included.

10、A company plans to locate its new office building so that it can reduce auto use by employees and
earn points toward LEED certification. This could be accomplished by:
A、Providing parking that exceeds the minimum local zoning requirements
B、Locating within three miles of a bus route
C、Locating near a taxi stand
D、Providing no new parking spaces
Adding no additional parking is a strategy that both reduces the impact of development and provides an
incentive for individuals to carpool by making it more difficult to find parking. Locating within 1/4 mile of
two bus routes would reduce automobile use, but three miles (1 mile=1,609m) is too far to reasonably ask
anyone to walk and would not have an impact on automobile use. Taxis are not considered alternative
transportation and would have no impact on overall automobile use. Increasing parking available over
minimum zoning requirements would not act as an incentive to carpooling by making it more convenient
for individuals to drive their own car to a building.

11、What strategy could be used to reduce the use of potable water for sewage conveyance?
A、A black water collection and recycling system
B、Sewage treated to binary standards
C、Plumbing fixtures that meet the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 1992
D、A rainwater capture and recycling system
If permitted local health codes, captured rainwater could be used to offset potable water used in a
building for flushing toilets and urinals. Installing plumbing fixtures that meet the requirements of the
Energy Policy Act of 1992 is a minimum requirement for all buildings regardless of whether they are
pursuing LEED certification or not and would not lead to any additional decrease in potable water used for
sewage conveyance. Blackwater is sewage. It is not allowed to reuse blackwater without treating it first.
Tertiary treatment is the highest level of wastewater treatment and includes removal of organics, solids,
and nutrients and biological and chemical polishing. In LEED, treatment of wastewater to tertiary
standards and then using it on‐site is an acceptable means of reducing the amount of potable water used
for sewage conveyance. Treatment to binary standards is not high enough to meet LEED requirements.

12、Which strategy will contribute to earning points for both Optimize Energy Performance and On‐site
Renewable Energy?
A、Purchase green tags
B、Solar thermal system
C、Daylight harvesting system
D、Ground source heat pump
The correct answer is B
On‐site renewable energy can also count as “energy efficiency” for a project pursuing LEED certification
because of the way credit compliance is calculated. For example, a building 100% powered by solar panels
would be considered 100% energy efficient in LEED. Solar thermal systems are an acceptable form of
renewable energy in LEED and their output would contribute toward achievement of both credits.
Daylighting harvesting systems and ground source heat pumps are not considered acceptable forms of
renewable energy. Ground source heat pumps (not renewable energy) are not the same as geothermal
systems (renewable energy). Ground source heat pumps only move heat into or out of a building using

the ground as a source of heat (in the winter) or a sink for heat (in the summer), but the process does not
create energy. It just moves energy efficiently. A geothermal system used thin areas of the earth’s crust to
extract energy from the extreme temperatures that come from the mantle. That energy could either be
used to create electricity or heat a building and would therefore be considered a form of renewable
energy.

13、Which of the following would contribute as a basic service toward community connectivity?
A、Bicycle path
B、Apartment building
C、Commercial office building
D、Post office
The list of basic services includes: Bank, Place of Worship, Convenience Grocery, Day Care, Cleaners, Fire
Station, Beauty, Hardware, Laundry, Library, Medical/Dental, Senior Care Facility, Park, Pharmacy, Post
Office, Restaurant, School, Supermarket, Theater, Community Center, Fitness Center, and Museum.

14、What is directly affected by LEED project boundary?
A、 stormwater runoff management
B、 protect habitat for wildlife
C、 landscape irrigation
D、 indoor water usage

15、A project team working on a new hotel has come up with an innovative way of saving energy with a
new product that uses air conditioning condenser water to preheat the domestic hot water used in
laundry. Will this earn a Innovation and Design Point?
A、Yes, since this saves energy and is an innovative idea
B、No, since this a product solution and LEED does not endorse specific products
C、No, energy efficiency is already accounted for under Optimize Energy
D、No, unless the energy savings would result in exceeding maximum requirements of Optimize Energy
Performance
Innovation in Design credits for innovative performance are awarded for comprehensive strategies which
demonstrate quantifiable environmental benefits in green building categories not specifically addressed
by LEED. Innovation in Design points are awarded for exemplary performance for doubling credit
requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold. In this example, the system
would contribute toward the building’s energy efficiency and the project would benefit under Optimize
Energy Performance, so they would not be eligible for an innovative strategy point. However, if the
strategy saved them enough energy to help them exceed the maximum requirements of Optimize Energy
Performance they could potentially earn an exemplary performance point.

16、 How long can a project team take after project completion to phase‐out any CFC‐based
refrigerants?
A、 2 years
B、 5 years

C、 4 years
D、 3 years
The project team can take 5 years from project completion to phase out CFC‐based refrigerants, as long as
the annual leakage rate of CFC‐based refrigerants is reduced to 5% or less.

17、ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 sets design criteria for all of the following except:
A、Ventilation requirements
B、Minimum efficiency for motors
C、Building envelope design
D、Water heater minimum efficiency
The correct answer is A
ASHRAE Standard 90 addresses building energy efficiency. Systems that would directly impact building
energy efficiency include the building envelope, motors, water heaters, HVAC systems, lighting, and
renewable energy. Ventilation requirements for buildings are set by ASHRAE Standard 62. Ventilation
rates affect building energy performance indirectly, but they do so by way of the building HVAC system.

18、To remodeling a house at the age of 50 years, which part must be replaced to improve the energy
efficiency?
A、 exterior glazing
B、 structural frame
C、 exterior loadbearing wall
D、 wood flooring

19、What would most likely be considered a supply of potable water?
A、Captured rain water
B、Blackwater treated to tertiary standards
C、Subsurface well
D、A graywater recyciing system
The correct answer is C
Potable water is water suitable for drinking that meets or exceeds EPA drinking water standards. It is
supplied from wells or municipal water systems. Captured rainwater, graywater, and blackwater are all
types of non‐potable water.

20、Which reference standard sets limits on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for sealants?
A、Green Label
B、SMACNA
C、South Coast Air Quality Management District
D、Green Seal
For low‐emitting materials, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is used as the
reference standard for maximum VOC concentrations in sealants as well as finishes, stains, and sealers.
The carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label program is the reference standard that sets maximum VOC
concentrations for carpets and carpet padding. The Sheet Metal & Air Conditioner National Contractor

Association (SMACNA) sets guidelines for buildings under construction to protect air quality. Green seal is
used by LEED as a reference for low‐VOC aerosols and paints.

21、A building will use structural timbers from a project site 150 miles away, to which credit can this be
applied?
A、Material Reuse only
B、Building Reuse only
C、Regional Materials only
D、Material Reuse and Regional Materials
Project that salvage materials from within 500 miles may count the value of the salvaged material for
Material Reuse AND Regional Materials. If the material is salvaged outside of 500 miles, it would only
count for Material Reuse. If a new material is extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of a project, it
would only count toward Regional Materials.

22、Use pervious paving can?
A、 help to replenish the aquifer
B、 increase the heat island effect
C、 increase solid waste generation
D、 increase indoor water use

23、What is the heat island effect?
A、The increase in temperature in certain areas due to reduced airflow
B、The increase in carbon dioxide emission in warmer areas
C、The absorption of heat by dark, non‐reflective hardscapes in urban areas
D、The decrease of relative humidity in urban areas
The heat island effect refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes, such as dark, nonreflective
pavement and buildings, and its radiation to surrounding areas. Particulary in urban areas, other sources
may include vehicle exhaust, air‐conditioners, and street equipment; reduced airflow from tall building
and narrow streets exacerbates the effect.

24、Captured stormwater could be used to help with all of the following EXCEPT:
A、Reducing the peak rate and quantity of stormwater runoff from a project site
B、Reducing potable water demand for landscaping irrigation
C、Reducing a project’s impact on the heat island effect
D、Reducing potable water used for sewage conveyance
Capturing stromwater would have no direct impact on the heat island effect. Capturing stormwater serves
as an opportunity to both reduce the rate and quality of stormwater discharge from a project site,
improve stormwater runoff quality, reduce potable water needed to flush toilets/urinals, and reduce
water necessary for landscaping irrigation.

25、What is a likely benefit for a project that will be located in an urban area?

A、Reduced stormwater runoff
B、Access to racks for bicycle storage
C、Access to public transportation
D、Opportunity to redevelop a brownfield
Locating a site in an urban area increases the likelihood there will ba mass transit nearby. Picking a site in
an urban area has no impact on whether or not a project will decide to make secure bicycle racks
available. Simply because a project will be located in an urban area does not mean it will have an
opportunity to redevelop a brownfield. The vast majority of space in urban areas is not contaminated.
Locating in urban areas would likely increase stormwater runoff because of an increased amount of
impervious area(sidewalks, streets, etc).

26、Which rating system address acoustical performance?
A、 LEED for homes
B、 LEED for school
C、 LEED NC
D、 LEED CS

27、What is the most effective method of minimizing stormwater runoff volume?
A、Use paving materials with a high emissivity
B、Use native species of vegetation for landscaping
C、Reduce the amount of impervious area
D、Connecting a project to a local stormwater drainage system
The correct answer is: : C
Stormwater runoff increases when impervious area is installed (rooftop, sidewalk, parking lot, etc) which
prevents water from absorbing into the ground. The most effective means of reducing stormwater runoff
is simply to increase the amount of pervious area. Connecting to a local stormwater drainage system
would have no impact on stormwater volume‐ it would just give the stromwater a place to runoff to. High
emissivity paving materials would have no impact on stormwater runoff. Native species of plants have no
impact on stormwater runoff. Regardless of whether a rose bush or cactus is planted in the ground, the
same amount of stormwater will runoff from that location.

28、A project is being built along a path that is 1/4 mile from an outdoor mall with stores and restaurants.
The project will most likely earn which of the following?
A、Alternative Transportation – Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
B、Alternative Transportation – Public Access Transportation
C、Development Density
D、Community Connectivity
Locating near basic services, such as the ones likely to be found at an outdoor mall, would help a project
meet the requirements of Community Connectivity. There is no information in the question about the
density of the surrounding area, nor is there any information about bicycle racks & showers or mass
transit.

29、What is the intent behind the purchase of Green Power?
A、Improve energy efficiency
B、Reduce electrical consumption
C、Reduce the cost of electricity
D、Encourage grid source renewable energy
The environmental attributes of green power include the emissions reduction benefits that result from
the substitution of renewable energy sources for conventional power sources. Source: LEED EBOM
glossary.

30、Which institute will publish the ODP and GWP data?
A、 USGBC and GBCI
B、 USGBC and LEED
C、 USGBC and world meterological organization
D、 EPA and world meterological organization

31、Which standard can be used to calculate a baseline for on‐site renewable energy?
A、Green‐e
B、ASHRAE 62.1‐2007
C、Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey
D、The Advanced Building Benchmarking Tool
In order to determine the number of points that a project will earn for on‐site renewable energy, the
project team must first determine what percentage of the building’s energy needs the system will supply.
If a project did whole building energy simulation (i.e. an energy model) for Optimize Energy Performance
they may use the output of that model as a baseline. If the project did not use an energy model, it may
use the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) to estimate what a similar building in a
similar geographic location would use to create the baseline. CBECS data can also be used to create a
baseline for green power (off‐site renewable energy) calculations.

32、A construction manager is completing a spreadsheet for a project’s construction waste management
plan. Which of the following should be included? (Select 2)
A、Asbestos removed from demolition
B、Landfill tipping fees
C、Tons of soil removed from the site during excavation
D、Concrete from demolition which is ground up and used as backfill
E、Cardboard sent to a recycler
The correct answer is DE
For construction waste management, projects should determine how much material they disposed of and
how much material they diverted from disposed by recycling, donation or reuse.Concrete from demolition
ground up and reused would count as a material diverted from disposal as would cardboard sent to a
recycler. Calculations are done by weight or volume, so landfill tipping fees would not be a necessary
pieces of information. Earth/trees/fill are all excluded from calculations. Only man‐made materials may
be included in calculations. Asbestos and other hazardous materials would be excluded from

calculations and should be disposed of because of the risk to human health.

33、The following would be impacted by the use of low flow shower heads: (Select 2)
A、Materials & Resources
B、Water Efficiency
C、Sustainable Sites
D、Energy & Atmosphere
E、Indoor Environmental Quality
The correct answer is BD
Low flow showerheads would reduce the amount of water building occupants use and would benefit
credits in the Water Efficiency credit category. Hot water is one of the largest sources of energy
consumption in buildings, so installing low flow showerheads that reduce hot water consumption would
also reduce energy demand which benefit credits within the Energy & Atmosphere credit category.

34、Which of the following would be impacted by the pursuit of a daylighting strategy and use of a
daylight harvesting system: (Select 2)
A、Materials & Resources
B、Indoor Environmental Quality
C、Energy & Atmosphere
D、Sustainable Sites
E、Innovation
The correct answer is BC
The indoor Environmental Quality credit category provides an opportunity for projects to earn a credit for
having a high level of natural daylighting in a building. A daylighting harvesting system lowers artificial
when natural lighting is sufficient within a space. This could also benefit credits within the Energy &
Atmosphere credit category because building lighting is a large source of energy consumption and the
heat from lighting makes a building’s cooling system work harder to keep indoor thermal comfort
conditions acceptable. A daylighting strategy might reduce a building’s energy efficiency, however, if the
project increases the amount of glazing, which is less effective at blocking the transfer of heat than solid
walls and would reduce the performance of the overall building envelope.

35、A land which is graded is regarded as?
A、 greenfield
B、 brownfield
C、 previously developed land
D、 previously undeveloped land
The correct answer is: C
36、A home or building constructed with an insulated foam frame and poured concrete will have a higher
insulation rating than a home or building constructed with wood and fiberglass insulation. Which of the
following will decrease the use of energy for heating and cooling?
A、 By better arrangement
B、 By proper decoration
C、 By better lighting
D、 By proper reflection

E、 A better insulated structure
The correct answer is: E
A home or building constructed with an insulated foam frame and poured concrete will have a higher
insulation rating than a home or building constructed with wood and fiberglass insulation. A better
insulated structure will use less energy for heating and cooling due to the superior building envelope.

37、The Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the ozone layer is an international treaty designed.
For what purpose this would be designed?
A、 To purify the ozone layer
B、 To reduce the ozone layer
C、 To clean the ozone layer
D、 To sublimate the ozone layer
E、 To protect the ozone layer
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the ozone layer is an international treaty designed to
protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be
responsible for ozone depletion.

38、For both new construction and existing buildings, a process must need to reduce energy. Which
process is essential to reduce energy use for both new construction and existing buildings?
A、 A consecutive commissioning process
B、 A comprehensive commissioning process
C、 A continuous commissioning process
D、 A little commissioning process
E、 A non commissioning process
For both new construction and existing buildings, a comprehensive commissioning process is essential to
reduce energy usd.

39、Green purchase is based on
A、 purchased energy power
B、 purchased green tags
C、 energy consumption
D、 power volume

40、Many undeveloped countries continue to use these ozone depleting and global warming chemicals.
What is required to meet the needs of developing countries?
A、 Special protections
B、 Special provisions
C、 Special cares
D、 Special skills
E、 Special powers
Acknowledging that special provision is required to meet the needs of developing countries.


41、A commissioning cycle for Existing Buildings is a systematic process for investigating, analyzing, and
optimizing the performance of building systems. What should be improved to ensure the continued
performance of building systems overtime?
A、 Their maintenance
B、 Their serviceability
C、 Their operation and maintenance
D、 Their operating system
E、 Their sustainment
A commissioning cycle for Existing Buildings is a systematic process for investigating, analyzing, and
optimizing the performance of building systems by improving their operation and maintenance to ensure
their continued performance over time.

42、Which should be calculated in development density?
A、 park
B、 parking lot
C、 public roads
D、 right of way

43、The project team must make sure the building is functioning as intended based on the design. Which
are the other functions of project team that need to be make sure? (Choose 2)
A、 Deliver the serviceability
B、 The systems function
C、 The strength of building
D、 The constructional cost
E、 Deliver the desired performance
The correct answer is: B & E
Even if the project was perfectly designed and the goals set, the project teams need to make sure the
systems function and deliver the desired performancd.

44、If the design did not account for all sources of building efficiency then the building systems can
underperform. Which are the other reasons of underperforming the building systems? (Choose 3)
A、 The building systems are not properly analyzed
B、 The building was not properly configured
C、 The building strength is high
D、 The building is not properly maintained
E、 The use of the building has changed over time
The correct answer is: B, D & E
Building systems can underperform for several reasons: (1)The building was not properly configured,
(2)The design did not account for all sources of building efficiency, (3)The building is not properly
maintained, (4)The use of the building has changed over timd.

Many countries continue to use these ozone depleting and global warming chemicals. Which types of

countries continue to use these ozone depleting and global warming chemicals?
A、 Developed countries
B、 Developing countries
C、 Undeveloped countries
D、 Poor countries
E、 Rich countries
Many undeveloped countries continue to use these ozone depleting and global warming chemicals.

45、 If a project team working on a LEED BD+C project can obtain documentation of where a product is
manufactured but not where it is harvested or extracted, how can they count this material toward
compliance with the regional materials credit?
A、 They may only count 50% of the value of the material
B、 They may count the entire value of the material
C、 They cannot count the material at all
D、 They can count the material, but only if it was manufactured within 100 miles of the project site
The correct answer is: C.
In the Building Design and Construction Rating Systems, a material must be extracted or harvested AND
processed or manufactured within 500 miles of the project site to be considered a regional material‐
there is no partial credit.

46、 Which LEED category has the greatest total number of points a project can earn?
A、 Energy and Atmosphere
B、 Sustainable Sites
C、 Indoor Environmental Quality
D、 Water Efficiency
Reference: LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System
Energy and Atmosphere has the greatest number of points available to earn in any of the LEED rating
systems. The LEED volunteer committees weighed this group, and thus energy consumption, as having the
greatest impact on the environment. Water efficiency (WE), while of great importance, can earn the least
number of points out of the possible choices. In some LEED rating systems Materials and Resources can
earn slightly less points, though on average the WE category has the least number of points.

47、 Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the 'intent'
of a credit/prerequisite?
A、 Outlines concerns specific to specific regions
B、 Addresses the synergies and trade‐offs between credits
C、 Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit
D、 Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit
A is what regional variations contain. B information is covered in the related credits section of the
reference guide. C is USGBC's definition of a LEED intent. D is what requirements contain, or exemplary
performance.


48、 Which Rating System offers an Innovation and Design credit for holding a LEED charrette?
A、 LEED for Building Design and Construction
B、 LEED for Interior Design and Construction
C、 LEED for Operations and Maintenance
D、 LEED for Homes
E、 LEED for Neighborhood Development
The correct answer is: D.

49、 Solar reflectance is roughly synonymous with what term?
A、 aquifer
B、 shielding
C、 glare
D、 lumen
E、 albedo
Both of these terms refer to the amount of light a surface reflects.

50、"A project use toilet and lavatory with a flush rate of 1.6 gpf and 0.25 gpf respectively, this only meet
but doesn't exceed the leed rating system requirements, than it is decided to use graywater for these to
facilities, if a FTE use these facilities 3 time per day, then how much graywater will be used?"
A、 1.6 gallon
B、 0.75 gallon
C、 4.8 gallon
D、 5.55 gallon

51、Natural refrigerants are not as effective as refrigerants like HCFCs. For this, what could be required to
achieve the same amount of cooling?
A、 Enough chemicals
B、 Less energy
C、 More energy
D、 Less heating
E、 More cooling
Natural refrigerants are not as effective as refrigerants like HCFCs, so it requires more energy to achieve
the same amount of cooling.

52、If the design did not account for all sources of building efficiency and the building is not properly
maintained then the building systems can underperform. Which are the other reasons of
underperforming the building systems? (Choose 2)
A、 The building systems are not properly analyzed
B、 The building was not properly configured
C、 The building strength is high
D、 The location of building is not suitable

E、 The use of the building has changed over time
maintained, (4)The use of the building has changed over timd.

53、In the U.S., 99% of buildings are existing buildings; of those, 50% are older buildings that have old,
inefficient, leaky chillers that use CFCs. What type of changes of these units will be suitable to save energy
while reducing the negative environmental effects of CFC use?
A、 Repairing or replacing
B、 Replacing or retrofitting
C、 Retrofitting or modernizing
D、 Modernizing or restoring
E、 Restoring or repairing
In the U.S., 99% of buildings are existing buildings; of those, 50% are older buildings that have old,
inefficient, leaky chillers that use CFCs. Replacing or retrofitting these units could save energy while
reducing the negative environmental effects of CFC usd.

54、Which documentation is necessary for determination of community connectivity and development
density?
A、 site map
B、 project specification
C、 density factor
D、 soil erosion and sendimentation plan

55、For a great performance we must lower the energy use. From where it should be lower?
A、 An end point
B、 A finishing point
C、 A pavilion point
D、 A base point
E、 A baseline point
Many points are given in LEED for lowering energy use from a baseline point.

56、To use high performance glazing,which is the benefit
A、 reduced hvac system
B、 acoustical ceiling
C、 flooring system
D、 external wall

57、 Why choose a project site with a high development density?
A、 The project would reduce sprawl

B、 The project would have access to public parking
C、 The project would have access to at least 10 basic services
D、 The project site would be near a public rail line
Development density and community connectivity help to reduce urban sprawl. A dense development
does not mean public parking will be available. Development density does not mean access to a given
number of basic services. Development density is the measure of how much development exists in a
given area. The more dense the development, the less sprawl there is (usually). Dense development does
not mean proximity to public transportation will exist. Some cities have very poor public transportation
systems despite having dense developments.

58、 Each commercial (non‐homes) rating system is comprised of what elements?(Choose 3)
A、 Prerequisites
B、 Minimum Program Requirements
C、 Strategies
D、 CIRs
E、 Credits
The correct answer is: ABE
Reference: GBCI LEED Certification Policy Manual
Each commercial (non‐homes) rating system is comprised of a series of the following elements:
1. Minimum Program Requirements
2. Prerequisites
3. Credits

59、Use rainwater can reduce the use of what kind of water?
A、 graywater
B、 potable water
C、 blackwater
D、 stormwater

60、Carbon dioxide (CO2), Water (H2O), Ammonia (NH3) is the natural refrigerants. What are the other
natural refrigerants?
A、 Hydro‐fluorocarbons
B、 Hydrocarbons
C、 Air
D、 Hydrogen
E、 Oxygen
The correct answer is: B & C
Explanation: There are five natural refrigerants that are benign to the earth’s atmospherd. They are
carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), ammonia (NH3), hydrocarbons (HC), and air.

61、What would you define as a commissioning cycle for Existing Buildings for investigating, analyzing,
and optimizing the performance of building systems by improving their operation and maintenance to

ensure their continued performance over time?
A、 An efficient process
B、 A non regular process
C、 An economical process
D、 A systematic process
E、 A non organized process
A commissioning cycle for Existing Buildings is a systematic process for investigating, analyzing, and
optimizing the performance of building systems by improving their operation and maintenance to ensure
their continued performance over time.

62、What step would take to control equitably total global emissions of substances that deplete it, with
the ultimate objective of their elimination on the basis of developments in scientific knowledge?
A、 By taking previously protections
B、 By taking precautionary actions
C、 By taking previously trials
D、 By taking precautionary measures
E、 By taking previously determinations
Determined to protect the ozone layer by taking precautionary measures to control equitably total global
emissions of substances that deplete it, with the ultimate objective of their elimination on the basis of
developments in scientific knowledge.

63、When mechanical refrigeration is needed, many natural refrigerants exist for refrigeration, as well as
refrigerants. Which points are true about these refrigerants?
A、 Higher ozone depletion potential
B、 Lower ozone depletion potential
C、 Higher global warming potential
D、 Lower global warming potential
E、 Higher potential energy
The correct answer is: B & D
When mechanical refrigeration is needed, many natural refrigerants exist for refrigeration, as well as
refrigerants that have lower ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP).

64、Refrigerants have lower ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). What
is global warming potential that refers to the amount of global warming caused by a substance?
A、 A component
B、 A variable
C、 A portion
D、 A factor
E、 A number
Global warming potential (GWP) is a number that refers to the amount of global warming caused by a
substance.

65、The Montreal Protocol on Substances is an international treaty designee. What is the name of layer
that is depleted by the Montreal Protocol on Substances?
A、 Hydrogen layer
B、 Oxygen layer
C、 Carbon layer
D、 Ozone layer
E、 Water layer
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the ozone layer is an international treaty designed to
protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be
responsible for ozone depletion.

66、Hydrocarbons (HC) are used as natural refrigerants. Which could you say hydrocarbons that are used
as natural refrigerants? (Choose 3)
A、 Propane
B、 Ethane
C、 Ammonia
D、 Carbon dioxide
E、 Iso‐pentane
The correct answer is: A, B & E
HC, Hydrocarbons, such propane, butane, ethane, isobutene, and iso‐pentane.

67、Better lighting results in better productivity. Which of the following can reduce the amount of light
needed for a building as only individual areas need to be illuminated instead of entire spaces?
A、 Accurate lighting
B、 Task lighting
C、 Proper decoration
D、 Proper reflection
E、 Proper emission
Better lighting results in better productivity. Task lighting can reduce the amount of light needed for a
building as only individual areas need to be illuminated instead of entire spaces. Cutting down on the
lighting needs will reduce energy use¡ªone of the greatest expenses in operating a building.

68、If a teacher let the students to collect the food waste and to clean the site after every dinner, it is
related to?
A、 innovation design
B、 material and resources
C、 sustainable sites
D、 indoor environmental quality

69、Buildings that were not designed for energy efficiency have HVAC systems that have an indirect
impact on global warming potential. What can be damaged because of their contribution to the emission
of greenhouse gases from power plants?

A、 Buildings
B、 Power plants
C、 Cooling systems
D、 Environment
E、 Fire suppression systems
Buildings that were not designed for energy efficiency have HVAC systems that have an indirect impact on
global warming potential and can damage the environment because of their contribution to the emission
of greenhouse gases from power plants.

70、What is the definition of densely occupancy(how many occupant per 1000 square feet)?
A、 10 occupant
B、 15
C、 20
D、 25

71、According to the measurement and verification protocol what would be required for determination
of energy savings? (Choose 2)
A、 Accurate measurement
B、 Proper investigation
C、 Accurate verification
D、 Proper maintenance
E、 Replicable methodology
The correct answer is: A & E
The determination of energy savings requires both accurate measurement and replicable methodology,
known as a measurement and verification protocol.

72、Increase the indoor ventilation will require?(choose 2)
A、 use at least MERV 13 system
B、 use natural ventilation
C、 use mechnical ventilation
D、 indoor flushing out requirement
E、 reduce indoor water use
The correct answer is: BC

73、Use low‐emitting material is related with indoor environmental quality and which category still?
A、 material and resources
B、 energy and atomsphere
C、 sustainable sites
D、 water efficiency

74、In 1987, the Montreal Protocol was signed and the signatory nations committed themselves for
changing the use of CFCs and other ozone‐depleting substances. For what type of changing the Montreal

Protocol was signed?
A、 Reducing
B、 Increasing
C、 Modifying
D、 Converting
E、 Escalating
In 1987, the Montreal Protocol was signed and the signatory nations committed themselves for reducing
the use of CFCs and other ozone‐depleting substances.

75、 Open space that would count for a LEED project must be located:
A、Within the LEED boundary
B、Within the project boundary
Only open space that is part of the LEED boundary would be counted
C、 Within 1/2 mile radius of the project
D、 Within the property boundary
The open space must be in the LEED boundary.The LEED boundary is the portion of the project site
submitted for LEED certification. For single building developments, this is the entire project scope and is
generally limited to the site boundary ‐ they are not necessarily the same thing. The project boundary is
the platted property line of the project defining land and water within it. Open space for the project does
not count if it is part of the surrounding community. The property boundary is the total area within the
legal property boundaries of the site; it encompasses all areas of the site, including constructed and
nonconstructed areas. Only open space that is part of the LEED boundary would be counted.

76、A CFC phase‐out plans need to be completed for existing buildings. Who must complete a CFC
phase‐out plan?
A、 The design team
B、 The project team
C、 The engineers
D、 The project manager
E、 The workers
For existing buildings, project teams must complete a CFC phase‐out plan.

77、In reducing the pollution generated by homes and buildings, the credit category of Energy &
Atmosphere has a goal of reducing ozone depletion and climate change. When?
A、 While reducing electricity use is a significant step
B、 While increasing electricity use
C、 While reducing the atmospheric pressure
D、 While increasing the atmospheric pressure
E、 While changing the temperature
While reducing electricity use is a significant step in reducing the pollution generated by homes and

buildings, the credit category of Energy & Atmosphere also has a goal of reducing ozone depletion and
climate change.

78、The design should account for all sources of building efficiency. If he design is not account for all
sources of building efficiency then what could be occurred?
A、 Building system can underneath
B、 Building system can underperform
C、 Building system can undermine
D、 Building system can undershoot
E、 Building system can underactive
maintained, (4)The use of the building has changed over time.

79、Beyond basic refrigerant design LEED projects can choose to install an HVAC system. What is an HVAC
system? (Choose 3)
A、 That uses refrigerants
B、 That does not use refrigerants
C、 That minimize or eliminate the emissions of compounds
D、 That increases ozone depletion and global warming
E、 That contribute to ozone depletion and global warming
The correct answer is: A, C & E
An HVAC system that uses refrigerants that minimize or eliminate the emissions of compounds that
contributes to ozone depletion and global warming.

80、The project teams need to make sure the systems function and deliver the desired performance.
What are the other functions that should be considered by the project team? (Choose 2)
A、 The life‐cycle of a high performance building
B、 The energy demands over time
C、 The strength of building
D、 The constructional cost
E、 The design criterion
The correct answer is: A & B
The project teams should consider the life‐cycle of a high performance building and the energy demands
over time.

81、While reducing electricity use is a significant step in reducing the pollution generated by homes and
buildings, then what factor could be changed? (Choose 2)
A、 Increasing ozone depletion
B、 Increasing pressure
C、 Reducing ozone depletion
D、 Reducing pressure
E、 Climate change
The correct answer is: C & E

While reducing electricity use is a significant step in reducing the pollution generated by homes and
buildings, the credit category of Energy & Atmosphere also has a goal of reducing ozone depletion and
climate change.

82、Daylighting is another huge consideration that involves many sustainable design choices. What is the
way to get more natural sunlight for building?
A、 When the building has proper space
B、 When the building is in north
C、 When the building is in south
D、 Orienting the building in all direction
E、 Orienting the building in a certain direction
Daylighting is another huge consideration that involves many sustainable design choices. Orienting the
building in a certain direction allows more natural sunlight to enter the building.

83、Beyond basic refrigerant design LEED projects can choose to make sure fire suppression systems and
fire extinguishers are halon freE、 What are the other activities that can be chosen by LEED projects?
(Choose 2)
A、 Use refrigerants
B、 Use no refrigerants
C、 Use CFCs
D、 Install a mechanical cooling system
E、 Install an hvac system
Beyond basic refrigerant design LEED projects can choose to: use no refrigerants, install an HVAC system,
and make sure fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers are halon free.

84、To purchase REC, the project can be located in?
A、 almost anywhere
B、 only with cooperative local utility or power market
C、 near wind farm
D、 near coal mine

85、Commissioning is the process of verifying the building¡ˉs energy related systems are installed,
calibrated, and perform according to the project requirements. What is commissioning in all the LEED
rating systems?
A、 A non provision
B、 A non precaution
C、 A precaution
D、 A preconscious
E、 A prerequisite
Commissioning is a prerequisite in all the LEED rating systems.

86、Which can significantly deplete and otherwise modify the ozone layer in a manner that is likely to
result in adverse effects on human health and the environment?
A、 Worldwide emissions of certain substances
B、 Worldwide radiations of certain substances
C、 Worldwide convections of certain substances
D、 Worldwide reflections of certain substances
E、 Worldwide deflections of certain substances
Recognizing that worldwide emissions of certain substances can significantly deplete and otherwise
modify the ozone layer in a manner that is likely to result in adverse effects on human health and the
environment.

87、For basic refrigerant design within the LEED Rating Systems, there is a prerequisite for Fundamental
Refrigerant Management. What would be required for this Fundamental Refrigerant Management?
A、 Zero use of CFCs
B、 Less use of CFCs
C、 Enough use of CFCs
D、 Much use of CFCs
E、 A certain amount use of CFCs
For basic refrigerant design within the LEED Rating Systems, there is a prerequisite for Fundamental
Refrigerant Management which requires zero use of CFCs.

88、For building construction, the life‐cycle of a high performance building and the energy demands over
time should be considered. Who should consider these two criterions?
C、 The engineers
E、 The workers
The project teams should consider the life‐cycle of a high performance building and the energy demands
over timd.

89、For building construction, the requirements need to be fulfilled according to the design. Who must
make sure the building is functioning as intended based on the design?
C、 The engineers
E、 The workers
The project team must make sure the building is functioning as intended based on the design.

90、 What are the environmental benefits of using salvaged wood flooring in a residential project?

A、The wood flooring will have a lower installation cost
B、The wood flooring will have a lower cost since it did not have to be extracted from a forest
C、The wood flooring will increase the tax base of the local economy
D、The wood flooring will reduce the demand for virgin resources
The installation cost is an economic issue, not an environmental issue. A lower cost would be an economic
benefit. Most salvaged flooring would have a higher cost since they tend to be of higher quality wood.
There is a benefit to society (remember the triple bottom line?) assuming the material was salvaged
locally and re‐used locally. Salvaged materials reduce the demand for virgin materials and reduce waste.
Flooring that is taken from a demo project can be reused elsewhere so that trees do not have to be cut
down to supply wood for new flooring.

91、To implement the sustainable purchasing policy in EBOM, the most important thing is?
A、 monitoring
B、 use sustainable content
C、 use green material
D、 determine the budget

92、 What should be included in a building program detailing the project's green building requirements?
A、General description of the project
B、Building construction budget
C、Room‐by‐room description of the project
D、Statement of the project's environmental vision and goals
E、Statement of Work
The correct answer is: ACD
Reference: Sustainable Building Technical Manual: Part II, See page 5 of the reference
A building program details the project's green building requirements. It includes the project's vision, the
green building goals, and a general and room‐by‐room description of the project.

93、 Which is not a Minimum Program Requirement?
A、Permanent building / space
B、Uniform site boundary
C、Minimum floor area
D、Minimum building to site area ratio
Reference: Minimum Program Requirements
The Minimum Program Requirements are:
Must comply with environmental laws
Must be a complete, permanent building or space
Must use a reasonable site boundary
Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
Must comply with minimum occupancy rate
Must commit to sharing whole‐building energy and water usage data

Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio

94、For existing buildings, project teams carry out some important responsibilities. For existing buildings,
which plan that the project teams must complete?
A、 A CFC phase‐out plan
B、 Work distribution plan
C、 Site selection
D、 Designing plan
E、 Fulfill the requirements
For existing buildings, project teams must complete a CFC phase‐out plan.

95、Beyond basic refrigerant design LEED projects can choose to use no refrigerants. What do you mean
by Use no refrigerants?
A、 Mechanical cooling
B、 Electrical cooling
C、 Natural ventilation
D、 Heating
E、 An air conditioning system
Beyond basic refrigerant design LEED projects can choose to: use no refrigerants (known as natural
ventilation), install an HVAC system, and make sure fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers are
halon fred.

96、Fire extinguishing agents are used in fire suppression systems. What are used as fire extinguishing
agents, both in built‐in systems and in handheld portable fire extinguishers?
A、 Chloroform
B、 Halons
C、 Hydrocarbons
D、 Chlorofluorocarbons
E、 d.d.t.
Halons are used as fire extinguishing agents, both in built‐in systems and in handheld portable fire
extinguishers.

97、Whole‐building design, as previously mentioned in this study, is the ideal way to work with LEED
credits what is created?
A、 Strategies
B、 Synergies
C、 Design process
D、 Selecting site
Whole‐building design, as previously mentioned in this study, is the ideal way to work with LEED credits to
create synergies.

98、 What are acceptable ways to reference a LEED Registered Project?
A、 XYZ Building is LEED Qualified
B、 XYZ Building is registered with the certification goal of LEED Platinum
C、 XYX Building is registered under the LEED Green Building Rating System
D、 Upon completion, XYZ Building will apply to become LEED certified
E、 XYZ Building is LEED Platinum registered
The correct answer is: BCD
Reference: USGBC logo guidelines
While we receive many negative comments about the relevance of these types of questions the subject
matter may come up on your exam. You are better off seeing questions from every exam objective than
being under‐prepared because some questions covering the GBCI exam objectives you will be tested on
seem silly. This question pertains to exam objective I.P USGBC Policies (e. g., trademark usage; logo usage)
from the LEED GA Candidate Handbook.
The reason 'Upon completion, XYZ Building will apply to become LEED certified' is acceptable compared
to 'LEED Certified' with a capital C is because USGBC allows a lowercase c to be used when speaking of
general LEED certification. It refers to the certification program itself and not the lowest level of
certification ‐ LEED Certified.

99、Building analyzing software tools take inputs and determine the energy behavior of a building’s
systems over time. What is another feature of the software weather data that can be input into the
software?
A、 Availability of real‐time
B、 Maximum time
C、 Availability of consecutive time
D、 Minimum time
E、 Availability of idle time
Another feature of the software is the availability of real‐time weather data that can be input into the
software.
100、 At a minimum, what materials must a recycling program include? (Choose 3)
A、 Glass
B、 Light bulbs
C、 Batteries
D、 Metals
E、 Paper
The correct answer is: ADE
101、 Life‐cycle assessments (LCAs) are a beneficial tool to determine which of the following?
A、 Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology
B、 Economics of building systems during the life of the building
B、 Environmental impacts of materials during construction
D、 Social impacts of policies during a fiscal year
E、 Maintenance implications, including cost, during the life of the building

It is important to remember LCAs not only look at the present impacts and benefits during each phase of
the process, but future and potential impacts as well.

102、 Which of the following is correct? (Choose one)
A、 U.S. GBC
B、 US GBC
C、 U.S.G.B、 C、
D、 U.S. Green Building Council
E、 United States Green Building Council

103、 Which of the following statements are true in reference to certification bodies? (Choose two)
A、 Certification bodies are managed by USGBC
B、 Certification bodies are accredited to ISO standard 17021.
C、 Certification bodies are assigned to a project once a project is registered
D、 Certification bodies are responsible for the responding to appeals.
E、 Certification bodies help individuals prepare for their accreditation exams.
The correct answer is: B and C
Certification bodies are managed by GBCI and are assigned to a project team after registration, to assist
with the process for a project seeking LEED certification, including the review of and response to CIRs.
GBCI is responsible for the appeals process.

104、 Which rating system addresses the appropriate sizing of a project? (Choose one)
A、 LEED for Homes
B 、 LEED for New Construction
C、 LEED for Core & Shell
D、 LEED for Neighborhood Development
LEED for Homes is the only rating system where a project can earn or lose points according to the number
of bedrooms and the size of the house. Project teams use the Home Size Adjustment tool detailed in the
LEED for Homes Reference Guide to determine if their project will have points credited or deducted based
on the proposed size of the home.

105、 Incorporating green building strategies, such as high‐efficiency mechanical systems, on‐site
photovoltaic systems, and an indoor water wall to help with the indoor air quality and air conditioning,
plays a role in what type of cost implications? (Choose two)
A、 Increased life‐cycle costs
B、 Increased first costs
C、 Reduced construction costs
D、 Increased soft costs
E、 Reduced soft costs
The correct answer is: A and B
Although the strategies listed will increase the first costs for a project, it is important to remember the
life‐cycle costs, including purchase price, installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade costs.

106、 What must occur if a project includes a CFC phase‐out plan?
A、 The annual leakage of CFC‐based refrigerants must be reduced to 5% or less
B、 The project must implement green house gas emissions reporting
C、 The CFC‐based refrigerants must be replaced with low ODP refrigerants
D、 The CFC‐based refrigerants must be replaced with HCFCs
The project team can take 5 years from project completion to phase out CFC‐based refrigerants, as long as
the annual leakage rate of CFC‐based refrigerants is reduced to 5% or less. Projects that have a shown a
simple‐payback of CFC based refrigerant systems will take more than 10 years can be exempt from this
requirement, but must still reduce the annual leakage rate to 5% or less.

107、 Which of the following is new to all LEED rating systems under LEED 2009? (Choose one)A、
Minimum program requirementsB 、 Credit interpretations requestsC 、 Regional Prioritization
categoryD、 Awareness & Education category
It is also important to remember, although the Regional Priority category is a new addition to the rating
systems, no new prerequisites or credits were created to include within the new category. The Regional
Priority category offers bonus points for achieving existing LEED credits detailed in the other categories.

108、 What are acceptable ways to reference a LEED Registered Project? (Choose 3)
A、 XYZ Building is registered with the certification goal of Platinum
B、 XYZ Building is LEED Qualified
C、 Upon completion, XYZ Building will apply to become LEED certified
D、 XYZ Building is LEED Platinum registered
E、 XYX Building is registered under the LEED Green Building Rating System
The correct answer is: ACE
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1835
"The reason 'Upon completion, XYZ Building will apply to become LEED certified' is acceptable compared
to 'LEED Certified' with a capital C is because USGBC allows a lowercase c to be used when speaking of
general LEED certification. It refers to the certification program itself and not the lowest level of
certification ‐ LEED Certifed."

109、 Which of the following statements are true? (Choose two)
A、 Appeals are mailed to GBCI.
B、 Appeals can be submitted 25 business days after final certification review.
C、 Appeals are freE、
D、 Appeals can pertain only to credits, not prerequisites or MPRs.
E、 Appeals are submitted through LEED‐Online
The correct answer is: B and E
Appeals are electronically submitted to GBCI through LEED‐Online for a fee, within 25 business days after
the final results from a design or construction certification review are posted to LEED Online.

110、 Regarding the application process for LEED certification, which of the following is a correct
statement? (Choose one)A、 LEED credit submittal templates and documentation may be submitted only

after occupancy.B、 All LEED credit submittal templates and documentation must be submitted prior to
construction.C、 Prerequisites and credits marked as “Design” may be submitted and reviewed at the
end of the design phase D、 The optional design‐phase submittal allows projects to secure points for
specified LEED credits, for which a preliminary certification will be awarded, if the project has earned a
sufficient number of points.

111、 A LEED Accredited Professional is presented with a project that was started without sustainable
design or LEED certification in mind and is about to enter the construction documents phase. However,
neither the owner nor any of the design team members involved thus far have significant experience with
either LEED or sustainable design. Given this situation, which of the following would tend to have the
most influence on the effectiveness of the sustainable design process for a project aimed at LEED
certification? (Choose three)
A、 Starting the sustainable design process and consideration of LEED‐related goals as soon as possible
B、 Extensive research, evaluation, and life‐cycle assessment for intended material and technology
options
C、 Aggressive value engineering of individual line items to ensure that the budget is not exceeded
D、 Collectively delegating responsibility for specific target LEED credits and associated strategies to
appropriate team members
E、 Establishing means of collaborative, interdisciplinary communication among team members as a
departure from a conventionally more segmented design process
The correct answer is: A, D, and E
Although it is strongly encouraged to begin the integrative design process and to incorporate green
building technologies and strategies as early as possible in the design process, it is not intended to be an
elaborate process. Value engineering should not be needed if the triple bottom line principles are applied.

112、 Which of the following types of properties is best suited for a LEED project? (Choose two)
A、 Prime farmland
B、 Floodplains
C、 Habitat for any endangered species
D、 Within 500 feet of wetlands
E、 Within 250 feet of a body of water
F、 Public parkland
The correct answer is: D and E
Although sites near wetlands and bodies of water should be avoided, to comply with the Sustainable Sites
credit, LEED projects should not be within 100 feet of wetlands or 50 feet of a body of water.

113、 Which of the following street grid density descriptions promotes a more pedestrian friendly
community? (Choose one)
A、 A higher street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting
B、 A higher street grid density with wide streets interconnecting
C、 A lower street grid density with wide streets interconnecting
D、 A lower street grid density with narrow streets interconnecting
LEED for Neighborhood Development projects are encouraged to provide a higher street density with

narrow streets interconnecting to prevent sprawl and to manage stormwater.

114、 Which of the following are sustainable strategies that should be implemented on an
auto‐dependent green building? (Choose four)
A、 Provide priority parking for carpools/vanpools.
B、 Provide a mass transit discount program to employees.
C、 Supply alternative fuel vehicles and accessibility to recharging stations.
D、 Offer discounted parking rates for multioccupant vehicles.
E、 Incorporate basic services (such as a bank, gym, cleaners, or pharmacy) for occupant usage in the
new building.
The correct answer is: A, C, D, and E
If a LEED project’s site does not offer masstransit accessibility, and is therefore dependent on car
commuting, it is best to encourage the occupants to carpool, offer alternative fuelefficient vehicles, or
incorporate conveniences within the building or on‐site.

115、 The design team has attempted to address 50 percent of the hardscape surfaces on the project’s
site to meet the requirements to reduce the heat island effect for LEED compliance. Which of the
following strategies should the LEED Accredited Professional discuss with the design team? (Choose three)
A、 Effective tree‐shaded area of hardscape features
B、 Solar reflectance index for all nonstandard paving materials proposed
C、 Percentage of perviousness for proposed open‐grid paving materials
D、 Emissivity of all low‐albedo hardscape features in the design
E、 Runoff coefficients for impervious paving materials selected
The correct answer is: A, B, and C
The LEED rating systems recommend to combine the following three strategies to reduce heat island
effects: provide shade (within five years of occupancy), install paving materials with an SRI of at least 29,
and implement an open‐grid pavement system (less than 50 percent impervious).

116、 If an existing building seeks water efficiency strategies but has a limited budget, installing which of
the following would be economically viable options? (Choose two)
A、 Aerators
B、 Low‐flow toilets
C、 Waterless urinals
D、 Capturing rainwater for irrigation
E、 Flush valves
The correct answer is: A and E
Aerators and flush valves are the two most economically feasible options if fixtures cannot be replaced.

117、 The major renovation of a four‐story, 40,000‐square‐foot building in Florida includes repaving
existing parking areas along the entire length of the south and west facades of the building. The building
and parking areas compose the entire site to its boundaries, not leaving any green space. The common
afternoon rain showers have led the design team to select open‐grid paving with vegetated cells
equivalent to 50 percent of its surface in lieu of a lower‐first‐cost solution, such as black asphalt. Based on
the information provided, which of the following benefits and LEED strategies might the open‐grid paving
strategy contribute? (Choose three)

A、 Reduced site disturbance
B、 Water‐efficient landscaping
C、 Heat island effect
D、 Stormwater management
E、 Optimize energy performance
F、 Water use reduction
The correct answer is: C, D, and E
Installing open‐grid pavers in lieu of asphalt minimizes the contributions to the urban heat island effect, as
pavers do not absorb the heat from the sun as opposed to asphalt. By reducing heat gain, energy use is
optimized, as the building has less of a demand for cooling loads. The pavers also allow stormwater to
penetrate through to reduce runoff.

118、 Which of the following are potential sources of nonpotable water? (Choose three)
A、 Blackwater
B、 Municipally supplied reclaimed water
C、 Captured rainwater
D、 Wastewater from a toilet
E、 Graywater
The correct answer is: BCE

119、 Which of the following are categorized as regulated energy?(Choose three)
A、 Computers
B、 Space heating
C、 Refrigeration
D、 Service hot water
E、 Lighting
The correct answer is: B, D, and E
Regulated energy uses include lighting, HVAC, and service water for domestic or space heating.

What is the primary intent of the Green Power credit? (Choose one)
A、 To comply with the Montreal Protocol
B、 To encourage more solar farms in the United States and avoid carbon trading
C、 To encourage the development and use of renewable clean energy that is connected to the utility
grid
D、 To minimize production of greenhouse gases by generating on‐site renewable energy
Green power should be remembered with off‐site renewable energy, as green power is purchased and not
installed.

120、 Which energy demand reduction strategies are missing from the list below? (Choose two)A、 Size
the building appropriatelyB、 Use thermal storageC、 Monitor consumptionD、 Use energy
simulationE、 Purchase off‐site renewable energy
The correct answer is: A and C
Using thermal storage and energy simulation helps to use energy more efficiently. Purchasing off‐site
renewable energy is a strategy to offset what cannot be produced on‐site.


121、 Which of the following best represents the typical range of plug loads for office buildings?
A、 0.1‐0.25 watts per square foot
B、 0.5‐1.00 watts per square foot
C、 20‐30 watts per square foot
D、 5‐10 watts per square foot

122、 Which of the following materials could contribute to earning the Recycled Content credit, as
preconsumer recycled content? (Choose three)
A、 Metal stud manufacturing scrap sent back into the same manufacturing process
B、 Paper towels manufactured from cardboard used for packaging
C、 Medium‐density fiberboard panels manufactured with sawdust generated by the manufacturing of
structural insulated panels
D、 Concrete made with fly ash collected from coal‐burning power plants
E、 Carpet padding manufactured with waste fiber collected from textile manufacturing plants
The correct answer is: C, D, and E
Remember, preconsumer recycled content refers to scrap and trim material generated from the
manufacturing process, but does not enter into the consumer cycle of goods. Preconsumer recycled
materials are used to manufacture a different product than what it was originally intended for.

123、 Local codes and regulations may affect which of the following two strategies?
A、 Construction waste management
B、 Use of rainwater for toilet flushing
C、 Minimizing parking capacity
D、 Managing indoor air quality during construction
E、 Purchasing green power
The correct answer is: B. C.
Plumbing codes in some jurisdictions do not allow for collected rainwater to be brought inside the
building for use to flush toilets. Additionally, many zoning codes set minimum parking capacities that must
be met for certain types of projects.

124、 Which of the following are considered “appropriate” building sites under the LEED Rating Systems?
A、 Prime farmland
B、 Habitat for endangered species
C、 Previously undeveloped land within 50 feet of a water body
D、 A brownfield
E、 A previously developed urban site
The correct answer is: D. E.
The LEED Rating System discourages developing on prime farmland, habitat for endangered species or
close to a water body by awarding a point for projects that avoid these types of sites. Conversely, the
rating system awards a point for building on a brownfield or on a previously developed urban site
(development density and community connectivity).

125、 Local zoning is against the south location of building to get daylight, what is the ideal path without

violating local zoning
A、 educate the community to pursuade them and pursue a variation
B、 locate as it is designed
C、 build as the local zoning prescribed
D、 write a letter to USGBC and let it to communicate with local community

126、 Which of the following statements are not true about green building materials? (Choose two)
A、 Rapidly renewable materials are harvested within ten years.
B、 Cradle‐to‐grave materials can be recycled
C、 Products with postconsumer recycled content can contribute to earning the Recycled Content LEED
credit while products with preconsumer recycled content cannot.
D、 Cotton insulation can be considered a type of rapidly renewable material.
The correct answer is: B and C
Cradle‐to‐cradle products can be recycled while cradle‐to‐grave materials are landfilled. Products with
either or both preconsumer and postconsumer recycled content can contribute to earning the LEED
credit.

127、 A process to collect, reprocess and market the recovered solid waste is called
A、 recyling
B、 salvage materials
C、 material reuse
D、 reducing

128、 Which of the following design‐team deliverables and team members are most likely to play a
significant role in achieving a Construction IAQ Management Plan? (Choose two)
A、 Project specifications
B、 Civil engineer
C、 Construction documents
D、 Lighting designer
E、 General contractor
F、 Electrical engineer
The correct answer is: A and E
Project specifications will give the contractor direction on how to comply with the IAQ credit
requirements such as MERV filters, flush‐out, and low‐emitting materials.

129、 Which of the following most closely represents an appropriate level of overall illumination on an
office work surface, including daylighting, ambient artificial lighting, and task lighting? (Choose one)
A、 1‐2 footcandles
B、 5‐10 footcandles
C、 15‐25 footcandles
D、 40‐60 footcandles
E、 75‐120 footcandles
F、 150‐200 footcandles


130、 Pursuing an Innovation in Design opportunity is appropriate when at least one of which of the
following are true? (Choose two)
A、 The project is unable to meet the requirements established by an existing LEED credit.
B、 The compliance paths offered within an existing LEED credit are not possible to pursue
C、 The project has exceeded or is projected to exceed the minimum performance established by an
existing LEED credit.
D、 The project has achieved measurable performance in a LEED credit within another rating system.
The correct answer is: CD

131、 Which of the following are sources of graywater? (Choose 2)
A、 Showers
B、 Toilets
C、 Municipal potable water supply systems
D、 Wells
E、 Washing machines
The correct answer is: AE
"Graywater is water from laundry machines or showers that is not suitable for drinking, but can be used
for other purposes such as irrigation and flushing toilets." "Graywater is defined by the Uniform Plumbing
Code (UPS) as untreated house‐hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or
kitchen sinks."Some states and local codes have other definitions.

132、 What is an advantage of comingled recycling vs. separate containers?
A、 Recycling fees will be reduced
B、 People and contractors are more likely to use it
C、 More materials can be put into one container
D、 The materials can be donated more easily
"Comingled recycling uses one bin for all recycled materials. This approach is common for curbside pickup
recycling programs for residences." "People with items to throw away find it easier to throw the item into
one container, especially subcontractors on a construction project who are pressed for time. Research
shows that participation and recycling levels increase when sorting is not required."

133、 Potable water comes from what sources?
A、 Wells
B、 Cooling towers
C、 Cisterns
D、 Municipal water supply
The correct answer is: AD
Potable water is water that meets or exceeds EPA's drinking water standards and comes from wells or the
municipal water supply.

134、 What are adaptive plants?
A、 Plants that are invasive

B、 Plants that require more water than other plants
C、 Plants that are low maintenance
D、 Flowering plants that only bloom once a year
"non‐native, introduced plants that reliably grow well in a given habitat with minimal winter protection,
pest control, fertilization or irrigation once their root systems are established; adapted plants are
considered low, maintenance and not invasive"

135、 Which of the following assess environmental performance of products and services and provide
guidance on improving their environmental performance?
A、 ISO 14000
B、 LEED
C、 IESNA
D、 ASHRAE
IESNA: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

136、 A counter made of recycled glass obtained and manufactured within 500 miles of project would
contribute toward:
A、 Recycled materials only
B、 Both local and recycled materials
C、 Local materials only
D、 Neither local nor recycled materials

137、 What would NOT qualify as a previously developed site?
A、 Lot where there used to be a road
B、 Lot that was recently graded
C、 Greenfield lot donated to the city
D、 Lot reseeded with native grasses

138、 Which of the following would help with water efficient landscaping?
A、 Replacing hardscapes with open grid paving
B、 Using drip irrigation
C、 Increasing the permeability of the landscape
D、 Increasing open space

139、 What is a car share membership program?
A、 A program where two people share a common parking space in urban areas
B、 A program where cars can be rented on an hourly or daily basis to reduce automobile ownership
C、 A shuttle that ferries people from mass transit to the workplace, school, etc
D、 A program where two or more people drive together to reduce automobile use

"Car sharing is an alternative to car rental and car ownership. Cars are located throughout cities in
convenient locations. People who sign up for the program can reserve the cars and use them for a short
period of time. See zipcar.com for an example. "

140、 What needs to be included when providing bicycle storage for people?
A、 Bicycle lanes for accessibility
B、 Bicycle security
C、 Shared bicycles for employees to move between buildings
D、 Car bike racks
SS C4.2 Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage.

141、 What minimum floor area is needed for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Existing
Buildings: Operations and Maintenance projects?
A、 10,000 sq. ft.
B、 1,000 sq. ft.
C、 There is no minimum
D、 5,000 sq. ft.
1,000 sq. ft. minimum for commercial projects.
250 sq. ft. for commercial interior projects.

142、 Section 608 of the EPA Clean Air Act established regulations that helped with what issue?
A、 Smog
B、 Using and recycling ozone‐depleting compounds
C、 Humidity from heat islands
D、 CO2 levels inside buildings

143、 What strategy is effective at reducing potable water consumption indoors?
A、 Implementing cooling tower water management
B、 Increasing potable water demand
C、 Installing fixtures that meet the EPAct 1992 standard
D、 Installing low‐flow flushing fixtures

144、 What does the emissivity of a material refer to?
A、 Measure of a material's ability to reflect sunlight (including the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet
wavelengths) on a scale of 0 to 1
B、 The environmental benefits of the material over time
C、 The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same
temperature
D、 How hot a surface would get relative to standard black and standard white surface
"The emissivity of a material is the ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a

black body at the same temperature. It is a measure of a material's ability to radiate absorbed energy."

145、 What is an appropriate use of the USGBC Logo?
A、 On a website used as a link to a third‐party site describing LEED
B、 On a product, such as white roofing material, that can help earn LEED credits
C、 Next to text that discusses the LEED Rating System
D、 To indicate that a company is a USGBC member
See USGBC Website on Logo use:
http://www.usgbc. org/DisplayPage. aspx?CMSPageID=1829
The USGBC logo cannot be used to link to third‐party websites or for product certification.
The USGBC Member logo is used to denote USGBC membership, not the USGBC logo.

146、 The EPA Act of 1992 does NOT address what type of water consuming devices? (Choose 2)
A、 Urinals
B、 Kitchen faucets
C、 Cooling towers
D、 Boilers

147、 Which of the following will NOT help reduce the non‐roof heat island effect?
A、 Placing parking under cover
B、 Planting large non‐native trees for shading
C、 Using paving materials with high SRI values
D、 Increasing the number of parking spaces

148、 What implies a direct impact on global warming?
A、 Ozone depleting potential
B、 Global warming potential
C、 Service life
D、 Refrigerant charge

149、 What percentage of waste does construction and demolition debris contribute to landfills each
year?
A、 20%
B、 30%
C、 40%
D、 50%

150、 What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met?
A、 CIR

B、 Building operating plan
C、 Letter templates
D、 LEED Scorecard
The LEED Credit Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.
The LEED Credit Checklist is also called the LEED Scorecard. CIRs are used for technical guidance on credits.
Anyone on the project team can submit a CIR, as long as the person has access to LEED Online (through
the project administrator). B would be used by operations and maintenance staff to keep up the building.
Each rating system will have its own set of forms that must be completed and submitted for
documentation and verification. These forms are called letter templates, and are dynamic PDF forms that
can be filled out and saved on a computer then uploaded directly back to LEED Online.
Credits/prerequisites are assigned by the project administrator. Whoever has been assigned responsibility
for the credit/prerequisite by the administrator fills out the letter template and uploads it to LEED Online
upon completion. Once all of the letter templates are uploaded for those credits being attempted, the
project administrator will submit the project for review. The credit forms are also referred to as letter
templates, credit templates, submittal templates, or submittals.

151、 What happens after the project registration fee is paid to GBCI?
A、 The project will receive a certification plaque
B、 The project will receive pre‐certification
C、 The project team gains access to LEED Online
D、 The project will have a Green Rater assigned to the project

152、 What are ways to reduce water pollution from stormwater runoff?(Choose 2)
A、 Rain gardens
B、 Open grid paving
C、 Increasing the building footprint
D、 Impervious concrete hardscapes

153、 What additional LEED certification could a building earn if the building has already earned LEED
Core & Shell?
A、 LEED for Homes
B、 LEED Interior Design & Construction (Commercial Interiors)
C、 LEED Core & Shell post‐certification
D、 LEED Building Design & Construction (New Construction)

154、 What is the baseline water demand of a building?
A、 The annual installed fixture and fitting water consumption rate
B、 The annual water rate as determined by water bills
C、 The annual fixture and fitting water consumption based on the rates from the EPAct 1992 standard
D、 The amount of graywater and rainwater harvesting a building is planning to use

To calculate water consumption in a building, a baseline water demand is compared to an installed design
case."The baseline demand uses the fixture and flow rates from the EPAct 1992 standard. For example,
commercial toiletshave 1.6 gallons per flush, commercial urinals have 1.0 gallons per flush. These rates for
all toilets, urinals, and faucets are used to create a baseline. Also used is the number of Full Time
Equivalents (FTEs) to determine how frequently the fixtures will be used." "The design case water
consumption (or design demand) calculates the rates based on the higher efficiency fixtures that will be
installed. For example if waterless urinals are used the design case will calculate them at their zero gallon
per flush rate. The percent in water savings is determined by dividing the design case by the baseline case
and subtracting that from the number 1"
Example:
Baseline case: 100,000 gallons of water / year
Design case: 60,000 gallons of water /year
60,000/100,000 = 0.6
1 ‐0.6 = 0.4
Percent reduction = 40% reduction

155、 What is the most environmentally appropriate water to use for flushing a toilet?
A、 Water from the municipal supply
B、 Graywater
C、 Blackwater
D、 Well water

156、 What is the function of the ozone layer?
A、 Keeps the earth's atmosphere warm
B、 Prevents smog creation
C、 Protects the earth from solar wind
D、 Absorbs ultraviolet light

157、 Which of the following are transient occupants? (Choose 2)
A、 Full time employees
B、 Part‐time receptionists
C、 Shift workers
D、 College students in a classroom
E、 Shoppers
The correct answer is: DE

158、 USGBC was organized and then LEED was created because the green building industry lacked which
important factor?
A、 An oversight organization to bring together all parts of the green building industry
B、 A certification award to encourage interest in the real estate industry
C、 A standard measurement and definition of green building
D、 A system and organization to spread green building information


159、 What term refers to the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given
product or service caused or necessitated by its existence?
A、 Durability analysis
B、 Hard cost
C、 Soft cost
D、 Life‐cycle analysis
E、 Life‐cycle costing

160、 Which of the following will have a direct environmental impact?
A、 Offering rebates on solar systems
B、 Meeting the project schedule
C、 Minimizing erosion during construction
D、 Taking advantage of utility incentives

161、 What will have to be included in the project work if the project is to be considered a major
renovation?
A、 Complete HVAC overhaul
B、 Toilet replacements
C、 Carpet and flooring upgrades
D、 Installation of a new irrigation system

162、 The ASHRAE standards cover which LEED topics? (Choose 3)
A、 VOC emissions
B、 Carbon emissions
C、 Minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of most buildings
D、 Ventilation rates
E、 Thermal comfort conditions
The correct answer is: CDE
"ASHRAE Standard 52.2‐1999 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal
Efficiency by Particle Size standard for methods for testing air cleaners for 2 performance characteristics:
the device's capacity for removing particles from the air stream and the device's resistance to airflow;
MERV air filters ASHRAE Standard 55‐2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
identifies the factors of thermal comfort and the process for developing comfort criteria for a building
space and its occupants; indoor space environmental and personal factors that will produce thermal
environmental conditions acceptable to 80% of the occupants within a space ASHRAE Standard 62.1‐2007
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality specifies minimum ventilation rates; these rates are used to
improve indoor air quality as part of the IEQ credit category ASHRAE Standard 90.1‐2007 establishes
minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of buildings (not included are single family homes
or multifamily homes less than 3 stories) with regards to the building envelope, HVAC, service water
heating, power, lighting and other equipment."

163、 What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project?
A、 Areas with a high development density
B、 Areas that are not previously developed
C、 Areas with low development density
D、 Areas with zero development density

164、 Water use reduction helps with what other project area?
A、 Erosion control
B、 Energy use
C、 Heat islands
D、 Plumbing codes

165、 Which of the following assists with synergies among prerequisites and credits?
A、 LEED AP
B、 LEED Score Card
C、 USGBC
D、 LEED Online

166、 What does the use of light colored pervious paving help with?
A、 Construction waste management
B、 Heat island effect
C、 Durability
D、 Irrigation

167、 A project design will include the use of native trees for landscaping. What project area would this
strategy NOT affect?
A、 Reducing potable water use
B、 Increasing the use of sustainable materials
C、 Reducing water for landscaping
D、 Restoring a previously developed site

168、 When should innovative techniques first be addressed for a LEED project?
A、 Throughout the construction process as new ideas arise
B、 During the planning process
C、 When products are ordered
D、 After the design phase is complete

169、 Which of the following statements are true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)?
A、 RPCs can be earned by reducing automobile use

B、 RPCs are not new credits; they are 'bonus points'
C、 RPCs are awarded for using local green power
D、 RPCs are awarded for locating the project in urban areas

170、 What gives the ozone layer legal protection?
A、 Montreal Protocol
B、 US DOE
C、 ASHRAE Standards
D、 Kyoto Protocol
"According to Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants, the legal protection of
the ozone layer is well in place throughout most of the international community via the Montreal
Protocol." Under the Montreal Protocol, CFC production in the United States ended in 1995. To implement
the Montreal Protocol, the EPA established Section 608 of the EPA Clean Air Act for regulating the use and
recycling of ozone‐depleting compounds.

171、 The heat island effect can vary temperatures by more than ________.
A、 15 degrees Fahrenheit
B、 5 degrees Fahrenheit
C、 20 degrees Fahrenheit
D、 10 degrees Fahrenheit
"The heat island effect is created when developed areas have higher temperatures than surrounding rural
areas. An urban heat island effect is caused by sunlight heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and
rooftops. Huge quantities of heat are generated in buildings that have dark rooftops and absorb heat
rather than reflect it." LEED defines a heat island as one whose temperatures are at least 10 degrees
higher than those of surrounding suburban or rural areas.

172、 Developing nations banned chlorofluorocarbons under the:
B、 Executive Order 95‐231
C、 EPA Clean Air Act
D、 Kyoto Treaty

173、 What site and/or project characteristics would contribute to maximizing open space?
A、 Creating a narrow 10 story building instead of a wider 5 story building
B、 Building next door to a park
C、 Building on a Greenfield site
D、 Building on a previously developed site

174、 What may happen if a project does not comply with the minimum program requirements?
A、 Certification may be revoked

B、 The project team will need to submit a CIR
C、 Additional fees or fines may be incurred
D、 An alternative compliance path can be used

175、 What is an example of climate change?
A、 A five‐year drought
B、 An unexpected snowstorm in Phoenix
C、 A century‐long decrease in temperature by 1 degree
D、 A significant two‐year increase in wind speeds

176、 A multi‐building development has five buildings each on a two‐acre sitE、 How is the LEED project
boundary determined?
A、 Each building has the boundary at the edge of the two‐acre area
B、 The project team determines the boundary
C、 The boundary is at the edge of the building footprint
D、 The boundary is at the edge of the ten‐acre area
"LEED project boundary: portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification; for single building
developments, this is the entire project scope and is limited to the site boundary; for multiple building
developments, the LEED project boundary may be a portion of the development as determined by the
project team"

177、 How can projects reduce waste sent to a landfill? (Choose 2)
A、 Recycle materials
B、 Use materials with low lifecycle costs
C、 Reuse materials
D、 Use local materials
The correct answer is: AC

178、 Which of the following causes depletion of the ozone layer?
A、 Solar radiation
B、 Halons
C、 Heat islands
D、 Mercury

179、 The project team will not meet the threshold requirements of a particular LEED credit. What is the
proper course of action that the team should take regarding this credit?
A、 Appeal the credit
B、 Apply for an exception
C、 Submit a CIR
D、 Not include the credit in the final application


180、 Which items can contribute to Construction Waste Management?(Choose 2)
A、 Tree stumps
B、 Brick
C、 Asbestos flooring
D、 Sheetrock
The correct answer is: BD

181、 What is the difference between HFCs and HCFCs?
A、 HFCs are slightly less efficient refrigerants than HCFCs
B、 HFCs are being phased out by the Montreal Protocol while HCFCs are not
C、 HFCs are natural refrigerants
D、 HCFCs have a higher global warming potential and higher ozone depletion potential than HFCs
Reference: Treatment by LEED of HVAC Refrigerants

182、 What is at the core of an integrated project?
A、 Individual rewards
B、 Working in unison
C、 Collaborative team members
D、 Cost‐based decision making
Reference: AIA Integrated Project Delivery
Integrated projects are based on integrated teams and frequent, collaborative communications.

183、 What can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A、 Installing reduced‐flow aerators on sinks
B、 Installing a green roof
C、 Installing a blackwater system
D、 Replacing fixtures with salvaged toilets manufactured in 1992

184、 Which of the following would not curb automobile use?
A、 Creating a ride share board
B、 Setting parking fees at levels to encourage carpooling
C、 Encouraging street parking
D、 Creating incentive programs for carpooling

185、 Which of the following is a type of biofuel?
A、 Wind
B、 Corn oil
C、 Solar
D、 Hydro


186、 Which items are considered pre‐consumer recycled items?
A、 Demolition debris used on another project
B、 Steel beams created from metal reclaimed from the manufacturing line
C、 Cotton insulation manufactured from factory reject denim jeans
D、 Carpets made from nylon that include scraps from production

187、 Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost?
A、 Civil engineer consulting fee
B、 Down payment on the property
C、 Purchase of some steel
D、 Rental of a dumpster

188、 What community issues are of primary importance for the project team to research?(Choose 3)
A、 Local incentives, policies, and regulations that promote green design
B、 Requirements for parking spaces
C、 Local voting records on city sales and other taxes
D、 Building codes
E、 Availability of RECs
The correct answer is: ABD

189、 Which of the following is an example of a source control waste reduction strategy?
A、 Reusing salvaged materials onsite
B、 Pre‐ordering materials cut to size
C、 Using comingled recycling
D、 Installing recycling bins onsite

190、 Which of the following statements is true about innovative design?
A、 Prerequisites cannot earn innovative design credits
B、 Coming in under budget and on schedule is innovative design
C、 Using graywater on a project is innovative design
D、 Having an integrated project team is innovative design

191、 What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met? A、
CIR
B、 Letter templates
C、 Building operating plan
D、 LEED Scorecard

192、 Each LEED 2009 Rating System has ___ regional priority credits specified by zip code and can earn

___ points for this section.
A、 6, 4
B、 6, 5
C、 4, 4
D、 6, 3
Each rating system has the option of earning 4 regional priority credits out of 6 selected for the project
site's zip code by USGBC.

193、 An office cubicle that contains post‐consumer aluminum content would contribute to what credit
area?
A、 Construction Waste Management
B、 Certified Materials
C、 Recycled Content
D、 Rapidly Renewable Materials

194、 What type of residences have at least 15% more efficiency than the International Energy
Conservation Code?
A、 LEED Home Silver certified
B、 EarthCraft
C、 ComfortWise
D、 ENERGY STAR
Reference: LEED Homes Glossary
See www.energystar.gov/homes

195、 How long must an existing building be occupied before the LEED application process may begin for
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance certification?
A、 3 months
B、 12 months
C、 The application process can begin as soon as regular occupancy is reached
D、 6 months
Reference: LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, Introduction
This question is asking about the Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system. For this
rating system, the LEED project must be in a state of typical physical occupancy, and all building systems
must be operating at a capacity necessary to serve the current occupants, for a period that includes all
performance periods as well as at least the 12 continuous months immediately preceding the first
submission for a review. In short, for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance you must wait
twelve months after the building is occupied before applying (not registering, applying). LEED requires
this because this provides 12 months worth of utility bills which are needed for measurements.

196、 The leakage rate is the speed at which an appliance loses refrigerant, measured between
refrigerants charges or over _____, whichever is shorter.

A、 12 months
B、 24 months
C、 6 months
D、 18 months
Reference: O&M Glossary

197、 What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as
identified within the LEED rating system?
A、 Credit
B、 Prerequisite
C、 Certification Requirement
D、 Minimum Project Requirement
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=172#Rating_Systems‐Prerequisites

198、 Sustainable design strategies are effectively implemented only by using a:
A、 Flexible approach
B、 Incremental approach
C、 Conventional approach
D、 Whole building approach

199、 What is the average housing density of a high density development area?
A、 20 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land
B、 7 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land
C、 15 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land
D、 10 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land
Reference: LEED for Homes Rating System, Compact Development For residential areas, ten or more
dwelling units per acre of buildable land qualify as high density. Seven or more is moderate density, while
20 or more is very high density.

200、 Which statement is true about CFCs in the United States?
A、 CFC production in the United States will be phased out by 2030
B、 CFC production in the United States ended in 1995
C、 CFC production in the United States will be phased out by 2010
D、 CFCs are no longer used in the United States
"Under the Montreal Protocol, CFC production in the United States ended in 1995. To implement the
Montreal Protocol, the EPA established Section 608 of the EPA Clean Air Act for regulating the use and
recycling of ozone‐depleting compounds.""Many refrigeration systems of existing buildings still use CFCs
in the United States. For these projects, the project team can take 5 years from project completion to
phase out CFC‐based refrigerants, as long as the annual leakage rate of CFC‐based refrigerants is reduced
to 5% or less."


201、 A preliminary rating would NOT include what item?
A、 Completed LEED Score Card
B、 Targeted LEED certification level
C、 Credits that will be attempted
D、 Conceptual design
The preliminary LEED rating would include three things:
1. The targeted LEED award level (Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum).
2. The credits that have been selected to meet the targeted award level.
3. A completed LEED Score Card to help determine the target certification level.

202、 If a project is not located near mass transit, what might the team do to help reduce automobile use?
A、 Nothing can be done
B、 Require employees to use mass transit
C、 Provide a shuttle to mass transit
D、 Petition community board for additional transit lines

203、 What are acceptable ways to reference USGBC in text?(Choose 2)
A、 U.S. GBC
B、 United States Green Building Council
C、 U.S. Green Building Council
D、 USGBC
E、 US Green Building Council

204、 What statement is true about RECs?
A、 RECs are sold within a 500 mile radius of the project
B、 RECs are sold separately from electricity
C、 RECs may only be sold in locations approved by Green‐e
D、 RECs can be sold back to an electricity provider through net‐metering
Reference: Guide to Purchasing Green Power "RECs represent the reduced emissions of renewable energy
compared to conventional fossil fuels. RECs are sold separately allowing people to purchase the
'greenness' of the electricity. This allows anyone to purchase an REC even if the power to their building is
not green power." "RECs have no geographic constraints, because they are sold separately from electricity.
A project in Maine can purchase RECs from any other state." Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are
synonymous with Green tags, and Tradable Renewable Certificates (TRCs).

205、 What are the purposes of LEED Minimum Program Requirements?(Choose 3)
A、 Ensure prerequisites are met
B、 Verify buildings are meeting environmental goals
C、 Give clear guidance to customers

D、 Protect the integrity of the LEED program
E、 Reduce certification process challenges
Reference: GBCI website, Minimum Program Requirements
LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements

206、 What area would NOT be considered previously developed?
A、 Site of an old barn
B、 Railroad yard
C、 Wetland
D、 Vacant urban lot

207、 On a project with older existing HVAC&R system that uses CFCs, what can the project team do to
earn LEED certification?
A、 Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants
B、 Replace the CFCs with Halons
C、 Purchase carbon credits
D、 Purchase RECs to offset the CFC use
"The project team can replace or retrofit the existing system with one that is CFC‐free, or agree to have a
phase out plan that is completed 5 years after project completion."

208、 The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material?
A、 Carpets
B、 Cleaning products
C、 Wood
D、 Floors

209、 How can a new building be designed to use no refrigerants?
A、 The building has a CFC phase‐out plan in place
B、 The building uses halons for cooling
C、 The building is cooled with natural refrigerants such as propane or ammonia
D、 The building uses natural ventilation

210、 Which of the following are not alternative fuel vehicles acceptable by LEED?
A、 Methanol powered truck
B、 Liquid natural gas powered van
C、 Diesel powered car
D、 Gas‐electric hybrid

211、 What area is included in the building footprint?

A、 Stone walkways
B、 Parking lots made with permeable concrete
C、 Ponds
D、 Area of the building structure

212、 Which of the following can reduce the volume of recycled materials sent to recycling facilities?
A、 Using comingled recycling
B、 Purchasing materials with recycled content
C、 Installing recycling chutes
D、 Reusing materials

213、 What information should not appear in a CIR?(Choose 2)
A、 Supporting information
B、 Background information on the issue
C、 Confidential information
D、 Attachments such as photographs, drawings, and product information sheets

214、 What should direct the activities of the design team from the pre‐design stage through all
subsequent stages of the project?
A、 LEED Reference Guide
B、 Plumbing codes
C、 Landscape design
D、 Refrigerant choice

215、 What is the primary benefit of integrated project planning?
A、 Reducing costs over traditional construction practices
B、 Achieving the highest LEED rating possible
C、 Maximizing opportunities for integrated, cost‐effective adoption of green design and construction
strategies
D、 Obtaining local, state, and federal incentives for green design and construction strategies

216、 What term also means site area?
A、 Lot
B、 Building footprint
C、 Property area
D、 Development footprint

217、 Which of the following would not be included in local zoning / code requirements?
A、 Minimum parking spaces

B、 Fire supression systems
C、 Green power
D、 Open space limits
"Zoning laws are found in almost every municipality in the United States, affecting land use, lot size,
building heights, density, setbacks, landscaping, exterior lighting and other aspects of property use
Building codes are laws or standards established and enforced by local government to address areas such
as structural integrity, insulation, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire protection, life safety, VIII
Project Surroundings and Public Outreach"

218、 What is the average LEED certification fee for a project registered by a USGBC member?
A、 $2,000
B、 $10,000
C、 $5,000
D、 $1,000
Reference: USGBC's LEED FAQs. LEED certification fees vary by project size but the average certification
cost is $2000.

219、 Which is not a Minimum Program Requirement?
A、 Uniform site boundary
B、 Minimum floor area
C、 Permanent building / space
D、 Minimum building to site area ratio

220、 For the purposes of LEED certification, a project building includes all areas except:
A、 Parking lots
B、 An occupied and operational building
C、 Shared parking structure on a neighboring property
D、 The grounds around the building

221、 What has a long atmospheric life, causing harm to the ozone layer?
A、 CFC
B、 NH3
C、 HC
D、 HCFC

222、 What tool provides cost‐effective streamlined certification processes for multiple building
certifications?
A、 ENERGY STAR Target Finder
B、 LEED Online
C、 ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

D、 USGBC Portfolio Program

223、 Construction waste management should address what items?
A、 Deciding if comingled vs. separate recycling containers will be used
B、 Identifying where new materials will be purchased from
C、 Selecting products that have less packaging
D、 Determining what sustainable materials will be used for construction

224、 Why should a project team choose local products for construction?
A、 Increased source reduction
B、 Reduced transportation costs and transportation emissions
C、 Increased durability
D、 Higher quality materials

What is a working fluid that flows through a machine that is designed to pump heat from a lower
temperature to a higher temperature?
A、 Potable water
B、 Graywater
C、 Green power
D、 Refrigerants
The Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants states that a 'refrigerant' is a
working fluid that flows through a machine that is designed to pump heat from a lower temperature to a
higher temperature.

225、 What environmental benefit does green power have?
A、 Reduced environmental regulation
B、 Emission reductions
C、 Stability of electrical prices
D、 Avoiding electricity blackouts
Reference: See Guide to Purchasing Green Power
The environmental attributes of green power differ from the financial benefits. Emission reductions are an
environmental benefit. The other choices are financial benefits.

226、 What information is needed to calculate the SRI of a material? (Choose 2)
A、 Emissivity
B、 Albedo factor
C、 Reflectance
D、 Thermal gradient
SRI is calculated by using emissivity and reflectance values.


227、 What would qualify as preferred parking?
A、 Visitor drop‐off areas
B、 Delivery truck parking
C、 Providing discounted parking passes
D、 Bicycle parking
"Preferred parking spaces are parking spaces that are closest to the main entrance of a project, but they
do not include handicapped parking. Other forms of preferred parking include discounted parking passes,
designated covered spaces, and guaranteed passes in a lottery system."Preferred parking is a strategy by
LEED to reduce automobile use.

228、 What standard might need to be consulted for increasing building energy performance?
A、 Green‐e
B、 ASHRAE 90.1‐2007
C、 ISO 14020
D、 SMACNA
ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 is used to measure building energy performance.

229、 Some door handles from a renovation project were refurbished and reused onsite. They would
contribute toward all of the following EXCEPT:
A、 Local materials
B、 Construction waste management
C、 Recycled content
D、 Salvaged materials
"The door handle would be a salvaged material since it was found and used onsite. This material would
also be a local material, and contribute towards construction waste management." Do not confuse
recycled content with salvaged materials.

230、 What defines the density of a nonresidential building?
A、 Building Footprint / Acre of Buildable Land
B、 Floor Area / 120,000 sq. ft.
C、 Site Area / Acre of Buildable Land
D、 Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land
Reference: LEED for Homes Rating System, Glossary

231、 What would be included in hard cost estimates? (Choose 2)
A、 Furniture
B、 Carpet
C、 Fire sprinkler system
D、 Art

Hard costs have to deal with fixed assets. They are directly related to improving real property. Hard costs
are the purchase price of a hard asset such as land, building, inventory, equipment or machine, as
opposed to accounting, banking, financing, or legal cost. "Art and furniture are not fixed assets (they can
be moved) and are thus not considered in the hard cost calculations. Think of a home. There is the price
of the home and the price of the furnishings. The furnishings are not included in the price of the home or
the mortgage because they are not fixed assets."

232、 What are key memebers of an integrated team?(choose 3)
A、 owner
B、 builder
C、 architect
D、 interior designer
E、 cleaner
The correct answer is: ABC

233、 What is the minimum occupancy rate required for an Existing Buildings O&M project (Building
Operations & Maintenance) to earn certification?
A、 80% of FTEs
B、 1 FTE
C、 Typical physical occupancy
D、 75% of FTEs
Reference: GBCI website, Policy Manual, Minimum Occupancy Rates
For O&M the building must be in a state of typical physical occupancy. "For example, a hotel usually has a
typical occupancy of about 60% of the rooms rented out. The O&M certification could not be attempted
until the hotel was at least 60% occupied. If the hotel was just constructed and didn't have any occupants
the certification could not be earned." "A school dormitory is another example. If the dormitory was
completed in April but will not be occupied until the fall semester in September, the project is not yet in
typical occupancy because no students are living in the dorm between April ‐ August."

234、 Which items are considered pre‐consumer recycled content?
A、 Excavated soil
B、 Leftover drywall from a renovation
C、 Magazine overruns
D、 Wooden pallets used by a shipping company
Print overruns are considered pre‐consumer recycled content. Pallets are post‐consumer waste since the
shipping company did not manufacture them (they used them, they did not make them).

235、 What two terms mean the same thing? (Choose 2)
A、 Albedo
B、 SRI
C、 Heat island
D、 Solar reflectance
E、 Emissivity

"Solar reflectance (aka albedo) is a measure of a material's ability to reflect sunlight (including the visible,
infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths) on a scale of 0 to 1. An albedo value of 0.0 indicates that the surface
absorbs all solar radiation, and a 1.0 albedo value represents total reflectivity."

236、 What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?
A、 Pollution of water bodies
B、 Damage to the Earth's ozone layer
C、 Increased air pollution
D、 Increased use of fossil fuels
"Refrigerants have ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) due to
greenhouse gas emissions. Low values of each are best for refrigerant choices."

237、 A site described as accessible means the site meets the requirements of which standard?
A、 AIA
B、 USGBC
C、 GBCI
D、 ADA
See GBCI reference document ‐ FCR ‐ ADA standards for assessable design
AIA: American Institute of Architects
"ADA: This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities,
buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities. The requirements are to be applied during the
design, construction, additions to, and alteration of sites, facilities, buildings, and elements to the extent
required by regulations issued by Federal agencies under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA)."

238、 What are attributes of native plants? (Choose 2)
A、 Require less fertilizer
B、 Require less sunlight
C、 Require less pesticides
D、 Require less pruning
"Native plants are those that grow naturally in an area, or that have been in an area for many years.
Native plants require less water, fertilizer, and pest control. These plants can be trees, shrubs, flowers, or
grasses. Adaptive plants are non‐native plants that perform well in the local climate. Native and adaptive
plants require less water, and are more disease resistant because they are suited to the region's usual
rainfall, soil, and temperature." Sunlight is dependent on the plant requirements, as is pruning.

239、 How many points are listed for prerequisites on the LEED Scorecard?
A、 0
B、 1
C、 2

D、 18
Prerequisites are required and are not assigned any points.

240、 What is a natural conflict between the prevention of ozone depletion and global warming?
A、 Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient
B、 Refrigerants that deplete the ozone layer are less efficient
C、 Global warming is caused by ozone layer gases
D、 Global warming gases are used in refrigerants
"See Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants. If a cooling system achieves
greater efficiency only at the environmental price of using a chlorine‐containing refrigerant, an inevitable
environmental conflict exists."

241、 What type of fixture can earn EPA's WaterSense label?
A、 Washing machine
B、 Showerhead
C、 HET dual flush toilet
D、 Dishwasher
Reference: EPA WaterSense
WaterSense helps consumers identify water efficient fixtures. Only toilets and faucets can earn the
WaterSense label at this time."Showerheads are in the process of being added to the certification process.
On August 30, 2007, EPA issued a notification of intent to develop a specification for showerheads.
WaterSense anticipates establishing a single maximum flow rate between 1.5 gpm and 2.0 gmp."

242、 What is the heat island effect?
A、 The absorption of heat by dark surfaces and its radiation to surrounding areas
B、 The differences in air quality caused by the burning of fossil fuels
C、 The reflection of heat in urban areas to the surrounding countryside
D、 The increase in humidity in urban areas caused by stormwater runoff
Reference: LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, Glossary
Refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes, such as dark, nonreflective pavement and buildings, and
its radiation to surrounding areas. Particularly in urban areas, other sources may include vehicle exhaust,
air‐conditioners, and street equipment; reduced airflow from tall buildings and narrow streets
exacerbates the effect. (USGBC)

243、 Who can use the USGBC logo?
A、 Only organizations that have received approval by the USGBC marketing department
B、 Any USGBC member
C、 Any LEED AP
D、 Any USGBC member or USGBC chapter
Use of the USGBC logo is granted through their marketing department.

This question pertains to exam objective I.P USGBC Policies (e.g., trademark usage; logo usage) from the
LEED GA Candidate Handbook. While we receive many comments about the relevance of these types of
questions, the subject matter may come up on your exam.
The use of the USGBC and LEED logos are listed in the exam objectives to prevent misuse of these logos
and to purposely or inadvertently spread incorrect information about LEED and USGBC. It is important to
know how you can and cannot use the logo so that you help the green building movement rather than
hinder it.
The USGBC logo cannot be used to link to third‐party websites or for product certification.
The USGBC Member logo is used to denote USGBC membership, not the USGBC logo. The USGBC logo
cannot be used to indicate membership ‐ the USGBC member logo is required to be used. There is both a
USGBC logo and a USGBC member logo, both of which have differing uses and requirements.
USGBC members must use the USGBC member logo.
USGBC chapters use the USGBC chapter logo.
LEED APs do not use the USGBC logo to designate they are a LEED AP.

244、 Which of the following strategies have earned innovation in design / operations in the
past?(Choose 2)
A、 Organic Cafeteria Plan
B、 Green Parking
C、 Educational Outreach Program
D、 High Volume Fly Ash
Reference: ID Credit Guidance
SG: Types of strategies that are indicative of Innovation in Design are:
• Developing an educational outreach program
• Using a greenhouse gas budget to demonstrate carbon neutral design and operations
• Incorporating high levels of fly ash in concrete to divert waste materials from landfills"

245、 What is the benefit of installing bicycle racks?
A、 Reducing heat islands
B、 Innovation in Design
C、 Reducing automobile use
D、 Communitiy connectivity
Bicycle use is one of the ways to promote alternative modes of transportation in the Sustainable Sites
section.

246、 What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof? (Choose 2)
A、 Reduced heat islands
B、 Longer product life
C、 Reduction in storm water runoff
D、 Lower maintenance costs
Life cycle costing is used to evaluate economic performance and takes into account operational and
maintenance costs throughout the life of the product. Reducing stormwater runoff and heat islands are

environmental benefits which would be determined by life‐cycle analysis (environmental analysis).

247、 If a refrigeration system is inefficient, what is the indirect impact?
A、 Decreased green house gas emissions
B、 Increased energy consumption
C、 Decreased water use
D、 Increased heat islands
"Systems with low efficiency will have an INDIRECT impact through increased energy use. Increased
energy use generates additional CO2 emissions due to electricity consumption."

248、 What has the lowest priority in building design?
A、 Plumbing codes
B、 Building codes
C、 Fire protection codes
D、 LEED Rating System
"Although the LEED Rating System is critical to a successful green building project, all local, state, and
federal codes and regulations have precedent over any LEED standards. A project team can't ignore local
codes in favor of a green building strategy. Both must be addressed." Certain locales have their own set of
green codes, which must be addressed as well.

249、 How can the site boundary differ from the LEED project boundary?
A、 The site boundary is the portion of the site submitted for LEED while the LEED project boundary
marks where the LEED project ends
B、 They can be the same, but site boundary includes only the area submitted for LEED
C、 The site boundary is the property line while the LEED project boundary the portion of the site
submitted for LEED
D、 They are exactly the same
USGBC Definition of LEED project boundary ‐ portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification.
For single building developments, this is the entire project scope and is generally limited to the site
boundary ‐ they are not necessarily the same thing."

250、 Natural refrigerants are not as effective as refrigerants like HCFCs, so it requires more energy. For
which purpose it requires more energy?
A、 To achieve the same amount of cooling
B、 To achieve the same amount of heating
C、 To achieve the same amount of energy
D、 To achieve the same amount of ozone depletion
E、 To achieve the same amount of global warming
Natural refrigerants are not as effective as refrigerants like HCFCs, so it requires more energy to achieve
the same amount of cooling.


251、 Energy efficiency and occupant comfort go hand in hanD、 A building that provides task lighting
allows its occupants to control the amount of lighting they need to work. How can you get the better
productivity?
A、 By better arrangement
B、 By proper decoration
C、 By better lighting
D、 By proper reflection
E、 By creating a shield
Energy efficiency and occupant comfort go hand in hand. A building that provides task lighting allows its
occupants to control the amount of lighting they need to work. Better lighting results in better
productivity.

252、 What types of land is NOT considered previously developed?
A、 Site of an old drive‐in theatre
B、 Farmland
C、 Graded site that has grown over with grass
D、 Tree mill
Reference: LEED for Homes Glossary "Previously developed land has pre‐existing paving, construction, or
significantly altered landscapes. Land that has been altered and turned into a natural use such as
agricultural, forestry, or nature preservation does not count."

253、 When does a successful integrated project begin?
A、 At the project handover
B、 In the construction phase
C、 After occupancy
D、 In the design phase
Reference: AIA Integrated Project Delivery "Successful integrated projects will begin in the pre‐design
phase when all team members get together and discuss the project's vision, the projects green building
goals, the technologies and strategies that will be used, etc. When projects wait until later phases to start
integrated, its often too late and becomes much more expensive. The reason green buildings perform
better is because the systems are integrated and work together to achieve maximum benefits."

254、 Which of the following are NOT strategies to reduce construction waste?
A、 Sell unused materials
B、 Maximize the building footprint
C、 Use salvaged materials
D、 Use recycled materials
To reduce construction waste, divert any unused materials from the waste stream‐namely, landfills and
incinerators. Materials can be donated, sold, or recycled, to keep them out of landfills and to help reduce
the demand for virgin materials.


255、 What does the Montreal Protocol ban?
A、 Coal‐fired power plants
B、 Incandescent light bulbs
C、 Mercury in light bulbs
D、 CFCs
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are now banned under the Montreal Protocol. Refer to the Treatment by LEED
of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants. Under the Montreal Protocol, CFC production in the
United States ended in 1995. To implement the Montreal Protocol, the EPA established Section 608 of the
EPA Clean Air Act for regulating the use and recycling of ozone‐depleting compounds.

256、 HVAC system is used to
A、 generate process energy from low temperature to high temperature
B、 generate thermal energy from low temperature to high temperature
C、 reduce light pollution
D、 reduce landscaping water use

257、 What should a project's budget include?
A、 Project goals
B、 Building program
C、 Lifecycle cost analysis
D、 Statement of work
Reference: Sustainable Building Technical Manual Part II
"Whole building design looks at the project over its lifetime, so a lifecycle cost analysis helps define the
long‐term operations and maintenance costs. For example, if a Carpet A costs $10,000 but only lasts 5
years, and Carpet B costs $20,000 but lasts 20 years, Carpet B is a better choice because it has lower
lifecycle costs."

258、 What are acceptable ways to reference LEED in product literature? (Choose 2)
A、 ABC Bamboo flooring complies with all requirements of MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
under LEED
B、 ABC Bamboo flooring is a LEED product
C、 ABC Bamboo flooring contributes to satisfying MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under LEED
D、 ABC Bamboo flooring is LEED qualified product
E、 ABC Bamboo flooring complies with MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
Exam objective I.P addresses USGBC policies include trademark and logo usage. "This question asks about
how LEED can be used by various parties/organizations when referenced in product literature.
Manufacturers are allowed to say certain things regarding their products and how they can be used for
LEED credits. Claiming that product is 'LEED certified' for example is wrong."

259、 A project will include underground parking. This change can have a positive impact on what issue?
A、 Community connectivity
B、 Pedestrian access
D、 Parking capacity
The heat island effect would be reduced because the parking has been moved underground. The parking
capacity would remain unchanged. Pedestrian access to the surrounding buildings and services would not
be affected."The heat island effect is created when developed areas have higher temperatures than
surrounding rural areas. An urban heat island effect is caused by sunlight heating up dark colored surfaces
such as roads and rooftops. Huge quantities of heat are generated in buildings that have dark rooftops
and absorb heat rather than reflect it." LEED defines a heat island as one whose temperatures are at least
10 degrees higher than those of surrounding suburban or rural areas.

260、 If an HVAC engineer is a LEED AP and also a principle participant on a project, what type of credit
can be earned??
A、 Innovation in Design
B、 Platinum
C、 Quantifiable
D、 Bonus
Projects can earn one Innovation in Design point (and only one) for having at least one principle on the
project that is a LEED AP.

261、 Which of the following does NOT help achieve a water‐efficient landscape?
A、 Micro misters
B、 Planting with native plants
C、 Alternative mowing
D、 Green roof
Alternative mowing, micro misters, and native plants are all strategies to reduce the quantity of water
needed for irrigation. A green roof does not necessarily reduce water needs.

262、 What should potable water be used for?
A、 Cooling towers
B、 Irrigation
C、 Flushing toilets
D、 Drinking
"Potable water meets or exceeds EPA's drinking water standards. Potable water can be used for any
purpose, though the intent of the water efficiency credits is to reduce the use of potable water."

263、 What are attributes of open space? (Choose 2)
A、 Open space has been previously developed
B、 Open space is pervious

C、 Open space is 100 ft. beyond the building perimeter
D、 Open space is shaded
E、 Open space is vegetated
The correct answer is: BE
Open space are the ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. Green roofs can be considered open
space but only for urban areas. For the purposes of LEED, open space is the property area minus the
development footprint, when local zoning does not define open spacd.

264、 Which of the following are NOT LEED Rating Systems?
A、 LEED for Schools
B、 LEED for Neighborhood Development
C、 LEED for Retail
D、 LEED for Warehouses
LEED for Warehouses does not exist.

265、 Who decides if wastewater from showers can be used for irrigation?
A、 Universal plumbing code
B、 USGBC via the CIR process
C、 Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area
D、 Project team
Reference: USGBC Glossary
"Blackwater does not have a single definition accepted nationwide. Adjacent cities may have different
codes that allow or prohibit the use of sink/shower water for non‐potable uses. On jurisdiction may
define sink/shower water as blackwater and not permit its use, while another may define it as graywater
and will permit its use. Review local codes before making design decisions based on the use of
wastewater."

266、 What is a way LEED encourages the purchase and use of low‐emitting and fuel‐efficient vehicles?
A、 Setting up a carpool notification system
B、 Locating the project in a densely developed neighborhood
C、 Implementing car share membership
D、 Providing discounted parking passes, if parking fees exist
Discounted parking passes given to the owners of these vehicles may encourage their purchase by
offsetting any parking costs. "Locating the project in a densely developed neighborhood helps channel
development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserver habitat and
natural resources."

267、 What does ASHRAE 55‐2004 specify?
A、 Commuting surveys
B、 Energy performance
C、 Thermal comfort
D、 Indoor air quality

"ASHRAE 55‐2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy help with defining what
makes a comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Indoor conditions are considered acceptable if
80% or more of occupants find them acceptable."

268、 How can regional priority credits be earned?
A、 Using 100% native plants for the site's landscaping
B、 Developing an educational or training system that addresses local building issues
C、 Using materials that are located within 500 miles of the project site
D、 Addressing green measures or strategies that are more important to a climate or region
Regional credits are bonus points awarded for addressing needs specific to a region.

269、 What credit category is given the greatest weighting?
A、 Water Efficiency
B、 Materials and Resources
C、 Sustainable Sites
D、 Energy and Atmosphere
The Energy and Atmosphere category has the most points available and the most environmental impact.

270、 What resources are available to team members to find more information about other LEED projects?
(Choose 2)
A、 USGBC publications
B、 USGBC's monthly magazine
C、 LEED Online
D、 USGBC Chapters
Reference: USGBC website
USGBC publications provide information about LEED projects. USGBC Chapters are local resources that
help spread the word about LEED. USGBC has no monthly magazine. LEED Online is for use by the project
team and does not contain information about other projects.

271、 What will NOT help with water efficient landscaping?
A、 Planting native plants
B、 Creating a sediment basin
C、 Mulching around plants
D、 Xeriscaping
A sediment basin is useful strategies for stormwater management, but is not used to reduce water use in
landscaping.

272、 What information can be entered in the LEED Score Card?
A、 USGBC Member ID
B、 Certification estimate

C、 Points attempted for prerequisites
D、 If the credit will be streamlined
Reference: Any LEED v2009 Score Card

273、 There are some credits that can earn exemplary performancE、 Reducing which of the following
the heat will be reduced?
A、 Heat island effect
B、 Insulation effect
C、 Hvac effect
D、 Iqe effect
Reducing the heat island effect the total amount of heat will be decreased.

274、 What is the greatest savings associated with water efficiency in most buildings?
A、 Reduced maintenance costs
B、 Reduced dependence on municipal water supplies
C、 Keeping contaminants at safe levels in reservoirs and aquifers
D、 Reduced energy costs
"Energy is used to heat, cool, and distribute water within a building. Water heating in commercial
buildings accounts for 15% of total energy use (CBECS). Reducing the quantity of water used has a direct
impact on the energy it takes to heat, cool, and distribute the water." Municipal energy is also saved
because less water must be treated at sewage plants.

275、 LEED Minimum Project Requirements prohibit gerrymandering. What does this mean?
A、 Hiding project costs in ROI calculations
B、 Defining the site area to exclude green space between campus projects
C、 Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites
D、 Making the project building area < 2% of the site area
Reference: GBCI website, Minimum Project Requirements
"Gerrymandering is prohibit: 'The boundary may not unreasonably exclude sections of land to create
boundaries in unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of complying with prerequisites or credits'."

276、 What amount of parking will encourage alternative transportation and maximize open space?
A、 Enough for parking for FTE building occupants
B、 The minimum amount required by any local code
C、 Enough parking to handle peak occupant demand
D、 25% less parking spaces than peak load
"Maximizing open space requires less parking. Providing carpool programs, shuttle services, etc. While
providing no more parking spaces as required by local code helps encourage alternative transportation."
For the purposes of LEED, open space is the property area minus the development footprint, when local
zoning does not define open space.


277、 If local code permits, what types of water should be used for flushing toilets? (Choose 2)
A、 Well water
B、 Graywater
C、 Stormwater
D、 Dishwasher water
Waste water from toilets and urinals is considered blackwater and cannot be used for irrigation (unless it
has been treated first). Graywater is defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPS) as untreated
house‐hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks. Some states
and local codes have other definitions. Graywater includes used water from bathtubs, showers, bathroom
wash basins, and water from clothes‐washer and laundry tubs. Dishwasher water is considered
blackwater (by most jurisdictions), and cannot be used without being treated first.

278、 How is the quantity of locally harvested and manufactured materials used on a project calculated?
A、 By the materials' proportion of cost
B、 By the number of board feet
C、 By the materials' average distance from the project site
D、 By the amount of leftovers diverted from landfills
Regional materials are calculated based on the proportional (percent) cost of all materials' total value.

279、 What should be used during all project phases to verify the green building goals are being met?
A、 Materials checklist
B、 Commissioning plan
C、 ID Credit Catalog
D、 LEED Score Card
"The LEED Score Card is the quick list of what credits the project team has decided to pursue in the
pre‐design phase, based on the project vision and the project's green building goals." Through each phase
this checklist is consulted to ask 'are we on track and are we working towards meeting those credits we
set out to do?' The commissioning plan is used to verify the installed systems are working as designed.
The ID Credit Catalog is a list of all ID credits previous projects have achieved. The materials checklist
would be used by contractors to purchase materials needed for the project.

280、 What type of plants should be used on a green roof?
A、 Tall plants that provide shade
B、 Plants with high watering needs
C、 Native plants
D、 Lightweight plants
The vegetation for a green roof should use native plants, just like the rest of the project landscape.

grasses. Adaptive plants are non‐native plants that perform well in the local climate. Native and
adaptive plants require less water, and are more disease resistant because they are suited to the region's
usual rainfall, soil, and temperature. " "Green roofs help reduce heat islands. They also help provide
greater insulation of the roof to reduce energy consumption, and they have a longer life‐cycle than
traditional roofs."

281、 What landscaping strategy will best eliminate the need for irrigation?
A、 Mulching
B、 Micro‐irrigation
C、 Drip irrigation
D、 Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that employs drought‐resistant plants to minimize or eliminate water
use. Micro‐irrigation and drip irrigation are both irrigation techniques. Mulching helps retain moisture for
plants, but it is not the BEST strategy from the choices given.

282、 What is the most common way to meet the requirements of off‐site renewable energy?
A、 Obtaining energy from a geothermal system
B、 Installing a rooftop photovoltaic array
C、 Purchasing RECs
D、 Directly purchasing green power from local utility companies
"The most common way (according to LEED) of meeting the requirements of off‐site renewable energy is
by purchasing RECs. Many local utility companies currently are either closed markets or do not offer
renewable alternatives." Photovoltaic arrays and geothermal systems are types of on‐site renewable
energy. "RECs represent the reduced emissions of renewable energy compared to conventional fossil fuels.
RECs are sold separately allowing people to purchase the 'greenness' of the electricity. This allows anyone
to purchase an REC even if the power to their building is not green power." RECs have no geographic
constraints, because they are sold separately from electricity. A project in Maine can purchase RECs from
any other state.

283、 A Green Education program is widely known as an innovative strategy worthy of an ID point in the
LEED rating systems. What characteristics does this program display that must be present in all innovative
performance strategies? (Choose 2)
A、 Quantifiable
B、 Comprehensive
C、 Rare
D、 Unique
Reference: ID Credit Guidance
ID credits must be comprehensive and quantifiable. "Comprehensive: The strategy must be used
everywhere throughout the project, where possible. For example, if a new material could be used in
every floor of a building, the project team can't use it in just one floor." Quantifiable: The strategy must
be measurable. How much environmental benefit did the strategy achieve?

284、 What tool is used to determine the target certification level?
A、 LEED Online
B、 EPA's Target Finder
C、 LEED Score Card
D、 CIR
The LEED Scorecard helps teams decide what credits to achieve.

285、 What site features are included in the landscape area?
A、 Paved bicycled path
B、 Area with invasive plants
C、 Walkway made of recycled rubber tires
D、 The building
The landscape area of the site is the total site area less the building footprint, hardscape area, water
bodies, etc. Even though the area includes invasive plants which are undesirable, they must still be
included in the calculation. Invasive plants should be removed if possible.

286、 What important documents should be created for the purpose of selecting the design
team?(Choose 2)
A、 Bidding documents
B、 Operations and maintenance manuals
C、 Statement of work
D、 Request for qualifications
Reference: Sustainable Building Technical Manual Part II, pg. 6
"From the guide: 'The Statement of Work (SOW) includes the project criteria, including green building
issues. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) identifies the skills required for participation in the project,
including green building expertise.'"

287、 LEED Online can be used for all of the following except:
A、 Accessing online reference guides
B、 Submit technical inquiries regarding LEED Credits
C、 Document compliance with LEED Credit Requirements
D、 Managing public facing project details
Reference: leedonline.com introduction page
Reference guides are not available in LEED Online
Using LEED Online you can:
‐Submit documentation to USGBC for review
‐Document compliance with LEED Credit Requirements
‐Coordinate resources among project team members
‐Manage public facing project details
‐Submit technical inquiries regarding LEED Credits
‐Track progress towards LEED Certification


288、 What does the global warming potential measure?
A、 Harm done by refrigerants to the ozone layer
B、 Embodied energy of a refrigerant
C、 Lifespan of refrigerants
D、 Chemical contribution to global warming
See The Treatment of LEED of the Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants reference materials, page iv.

289、 Which projects would NOT be eligible for LEED certification? (Choose 2)
A、 An existing building project that reduces CFC‐based refrigerants by 95% prior to submitting the LEED
application
B、 A new building project that uses CFC‐based refrigerants
C、 A new building project that uses no refrigerants
D、 A new building project that uses hydrocarbons (HCs) as refrigerants
E、 An existing building project that phases out the use of CFC‐based refrigerants no later than 5 years
after the project is completed
New buildings cannot use CFC‐based refrigerants. This is called Fundamental Refrigerant Management in
LEED."For existing buildings with CFC‐based refrigerants, a phase out plan must be in place that eliminates
all CFC‐based refrigerants within 5 years of project completion. For such projects, the refrigerant leakage
rate must be reduced to no more than 5% each year." Hydrocarbons (HCs) are a category of refrigerants
called natural refrigerants, such as Propane, Butane, Ammonia (NH3), etc.The use of no refrigerants is
preferred, when possible.

290、 What design decisions would help reduce the quantity or improve the quality of stormwater runoff?

A、 Replacing all roads and hardscapes with impervious asphalt
B、 Using drip lines for irrigation
C、 Adding a constructed wetland
D、 Placing the building next to a park or other natural area
Adding constructed wetlands reduces the quantity of stormwater runoff by providing a location for the
stormwater to collect. Using drip lines vs. conventional irrigation does not impact stormwater. However
the source of the water for irrigation is important ‐ potable vs. stormwater or graywater. Placing the
building next to a park or natural area does not address the issue.

291、 In an integrated design approach, when does the green building process end?
A、 At the design phase
B、 At the construction phase
C、 At the bidding phase
D、 At final occupancy
"The extra phases of green building begin in the pre‐design and end at final occupancy. The integrated

team doesn't meet just once in the design phase; they communicate throughout the entire project to
ensure that the green goals are being met."

292、 What types of green energy qualify as green power for LEED projects?
A、 Energy reductions
B、 On‐site renewable energy
C、 Using no refrigerants
D、 Renewable energy certificates
Reference: Guide to Purchasing Green Power
Green power off‐site generated power.
Green power is not generated on site (that is called on‐site renewable energy).
RECs can be purchased to show green power is used for the building's energy supply.

293、 What should be included in a construction waste management plan?
A、 The percent of recycled materials
B、 Erosion control
C、 Where construction debris will be diverted
D、 Asbestos removal
The plan should include the goals of the team as well as what will be diverted, where to, and by whom.
Hazardous waste is not included and must be disposed of based on local codes.

294、 What best defines non‐potable water?
A、 Water obtained from rainwater harvesting
B、 Water that is not treated to drinking water standards
C、 Reclaimed water
D、 Recycled water from a municipal supply
Non‐potable water is water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human
consumption.

295、 Cardboard boxes that are collected at curbside pickups or from an onsite comingled recycling area
are examples of what materials?
A、 Recycled materials
B、 Durable materials
C、 Remanufactured materials
D、 Salvaged materials
Reference: See O&M Glossary

296、 Green power refers to electricity products that include significant proportions of electricity
generated from energy resources that
A、 Come from hydroelectric sources
B、 Are environmentally preferable

C、 Are greenhouse gas neutral
D、 Have zero emissions
Green power is synonymous with renewable energy. "The term 'green power' refers to electricity
products that include significant proportions of electricity generated from energy resources that are both
renewable and environmentally preferable." (such as an on‐site photovoltaic system).

297、 Which vehicle is NOT considered an alternative‐fuel vehicle by the LEED Rating Systems?
A、 Vehicle that run on liquid natural gas
B、 Efficient gas‐electric hybrid
C、 Vehicle that have achieved a minimum green score of 40
D、 Vehicle that gets 40 mpg
Alternative‐fuel vehicles use nongasoline fuels such as electricity, hydrogen, etc. Efficient gas‐electric
hybrids are also included in this group.

298、 If a building has already earned LEED for New Construction certification, what additional
certifications could the project earn? (Choose 2)
A、 Core & Shell
B、 Neighborhood Development
C、 Operations & Maintenance
D、 Commercial Interiors
Core & Shell cannot occur after New Construction certification. Neighborhood Development applies to
the community, not to a building.

299、 Having a LEED AP on a project who works exclusively on the HVAC system will earn a point in what
category?
A、 Energy and Atmosphere
C、 No credit would be earned for this strategy
D、 Regional Priority
"The purpose of having a LEED AP on the project is to work on sustainable design and synergies, and
streamlining the process. Working in isolation, which is not an integrated design, does not meet the
credit requirements."

300、 If a mechanical engineer needs guidance on whether a particular software package can be used to
measure energy efficiency, how should the engineer proceed?
A、 Submit a CIR to the project administrator
B、 Submit a CIR to the LEED Steering Committee
C、 See if the credit is marked 'Anticipated' during the design phase review
D、 Submit a CIR using LEED Online

"Because it is unclear whether the strategy applies to the given credit, a CIR must be submitted using
LEED Online. The design phase review would not mark a credit as 'Denied' in this case for choosing one
software package over another."

301、 What project issues are addressed by guidelines from SMACNA?
A、 VOCs in materials
B、 Refrigerant quantities
C、 Air quality issues from construction or renovation
D、 Carpet durability
"The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) has a set of indoor air
quality guidelines that are used to help manage air quality issues resulting from construction and
renovation."

302、 A vehicle must meet which requirement to be considered low‐emitting and fuel‐efficient? A、
Green Label score of 40 or more
B、 Green score of 40 or more
C、 Green Seal score of 40 or more
D、 Green‐e score of 40 or more
"Vehicles must be classified as a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board or have
a green score of 40 or more from the ACEEE annual vehicle rating guide."

303、 What helps minimize the space requirements of occupant recycling? (Choose 2)
A、 Installing can crushers
B、 Locating the recycling bins in the basement of the building
C、 Having onsite cardboard bailers
D、 Having multiple bins for each recycled material
Can crushers and cardboard bailers help reduce the volume of the materials to be recycled. Multiple
bins would increase space requirements, compared to comingled recycling. Locating bins in the basement
would deter recycling due to the inconvenience involved.

304、 What type of water has the highest quality?
A、 Stormwater
B、 Graywater
C、 Non‐potable water
D、 Well water
Potable water is water that is suitable for drinking. Potable water is water that meets or exceeds EPA's
drinking water standards and comes from wells or the municipal water supply.

305、 A project team discovers a new way to avoid the heat island effect. How does the LEED certification
process reward this new concept?
A、 An innovative performance point would be awarded

B、 An extra Heat Island Effect point would be awarded
C、 An exemplary performance point would be awarded
D、 Heat Island Effect is covered by LEED, so no additional points would be given
"Innovative performance as part of the Innovation in Design or Operations category is meant for green
building categories not specifically addressed by LEED. Innovation credits are not awarded for the use of a
particular product or design strategy if the technology aids in the achievement of an existing LEED credit."
"USGBC/GBCI uses the CIR process for cases like this. A CIR could be submitted that specifies an alternate
way to earn the Heat Island credit. However only the Heat Island credit would be earned, not an ID point
or extra points."

306、 On what should the priorities for the project design criteria be based? (Choose 2)
A、 Value engineering
B、 Environmental guidelines
C、 Project constraints
D、 Carbon offsets
'Prioritize design options based on environmental guidelines and project constraints'

307、 What is the EPAct of 1992 used for?
A、 To define ODP and GWP limits for refrigerants
B、 To define the VOC content limits of certain building materials
C、 To set the baseline water flow requirements of toilets and fixtures
D、 To determine the baseline building energy performance for buildings 20,000 sq. ft. or less
EPAct of 1992 set water flow limits on toilets and fixtures.

308、 Biomass is what type of material?
A、 Fly‐ash
B、 Landfill gas
C、 Animal waste
D、 Plant material
Biomass is plant material converted to heat energy to produce electricity.

309、 The use of native plants on the project site can most assist projects teams with what other
sustainable intents?
A、 Reducing stormwater quantity
B、 Using sustainable materials
C、 Protecting existing local habitat
D、 Construction waste management

Native plants require less water, fertilizer, and pest control. These plants can be trees, shrubs, flowers,
or grasses. Adaptive plants are non‐native plants that perform well in the local climate. Native and
adaptive plants require less water, and are more disease resistant because they are suited to the region's
usual rainfall, soil, and temperature." Native plants help with both protecting and restoring local
ecosystems and habitat. "Native plants don't necessarily perform any better at reducing stormwater
quantity. A stormwater management plan that included vegetated areas would help, but the plants
could be either native or non native and still do the job." Native plants are not a building material, so
using sustainable materials would not be a correct choice.

310、 What is the most commonly used energy code in the United States and includes information such
as R‐values for insulation?
A、 HERS
B、 ENERGY STAR Rating
C、 RESCHECK
D、 International Energy Conservation Code
The International Energy Conservation Code is used as the basis for energy codes in the US for many
building components.

311、 What accounting methodology is used to evaluate the economic performance of a product or
system over its useful life?
A、 Life‐cycle costing
B、 Cradle‐to‐cradle analysis
C、 Triple bottom line accounting
D、 Life‐cycle assessment
Life cycle costing evaluates a product's 'economic performance'. This differs from life cycle assessment
which evaluates a products 'environmental impact'.

312、 What types of old materials does LEED NOT suggest reusing on a project?
A、 Trees
B、 Asphalt
C、 Showerheads
D、 Furniture
"Old plumbing fixtures tend to be more inefficient than newer models and consume more water. For new
construction or renovations, consider higher efficiency models, such as waterless urinals"

313、 What organization publishes Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potential scores?
A、 USGBC
B、 United Nation
C、 World Meteorological Organization
D、 Montreal Protocol
"The Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants states that values are published by

the Environmental Protection Agency [3‐6] and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Because
the WMO values are better documented, we use that publication as the preferred source, supplemented
with values from the EPA where necessary."

314、 What environmental issue occurs from stormwater runoff?
A、 Ozone depletion
B、 Heat islands
C、 Blackwater
D、 Sedimentation
"Stormwater consists of rainwater and melted snow that run off streets, lawns, farms, and construction
and industrial sites. Stormwater runoff can lead to sedimentation. Sedimentation is where pollutants from
natural or human activities add particles to water bodies. Pollutants come from soil, fertilizer, oil or gas on
roadways, pesticides, etc." Stormwater runoff should be controlled onsite by harvesting the water,
increasing open space, and reducing impervious surfaces.

315、 How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced?
A、 Installing a cistern on the roof
B、 Installing a green roof
C、 Painting the surface with dark colored coatings
D、 Covering the roof with high VOC materials
"Heat islands on a roof can be reduced by reducing the amount of area that is dark, either through solar
panels or a green roof, or painting exposed areas with light colored materials. A material with an SRI of
100 is light colored." "Green roofs help reduce heat islands. They also help provide greater insulation of
the roof to reduce energy consumption, and they have a longer life‐cycle than traditional roofs." "The
heat island effect is created when developed areas have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas.
An urban heat island effect is caused by sunlight heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and
rather than reflect it." LEED defines a heat island as one whose temperatures are at least 10 degrees
higher than those of surrounding suburban or rural areas.

316、 What is not a credit category in LEED?
A、 Sustainable Sites
B、 Water Efficiency
C、 Materials and Resources
D、 Indoor Air Quality
The correct category is Indoor Environmental Quality, not Air. Air quality is a subset of IEQ.

317、 How long can a project team take after project completion to phase‐out any CFC‐based refrigerants?

A、 3 years
B、 5 years
C、 2 years

D、 4 years
"The project team can take 5 years from project completion to phase out CFC‐based refrigerants, as long
as the annual leakage rate of CFC‐based refrigerants is reduced to 5% or less."

318、 Increasing the use of graywater in a building can help with:
A、 Reducing stormwater runoff
B、 Reducing rainwater harvesting
C、 Reducing potable water used by urinals
D、 Reducing potable water use in faucets
Graywater can be used for flushing in water closets and urinals, or some process water needs. Graywater
would not be recycled for people to use for hand washing.

319、 Why should a project team aim to achieve more points than are required for the target certification
level?
A、 Achieving more points will increase the energy efficiency of the building
B、 If some credits are denied, the project will still earn enough points for the target certification
C、 In case extra points are achieved during the construction process, the next certification level can be
achieved
D、 To earn regional priority credits
Achieving five or more points than the target certification level helps the project hit the target if some
credits are denied. "Extra points are not normally achieved during construction. If they were that would
be a sign of poor design, indicating the team either didn't model correctly or made late decisions that may
have a negative impact on the whole building design." Achieving more points doesn't necessarily increase
the energy efficiency of the building.

320、 Halons (type of pollutants) are organic compound and they are thought to release bromine that
depletes the ozone layer. For what purpose halons could be used?
A、 As additives
B、 As cooling agents
C、 As fire extinguishing agents
D、 As lubricants
E、 As anesthetic agents
Halons are used as fire extinguishing agents, both in built‐in systems and in handheld portable fire
extinguishers.

321、 Why choose a project site with a high development density?
A、 The project would have access to at least 10 basic services
B、 The project would reduce sprawl
C、 The project would have access to public parking
D、 The project site would be near a public rail line

Development density and community connectivity help to reduce urban sprawl. "Development density
does not mean access to a given number of basic services. Development density is the measure of how
much development exists in a given area. The more dense the development, the less sprawl there is
(usually)." "Dense development does not mean proximity to public transportation will exist. Some cities
have very poor public transportation systems despite having dense developments." A dense
development does not mean public parking will be available.

322、 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
B、 A new building on an office campus located next door to an existing certified building
C、 A building project that is three stories high
D、 A classroom that can be moved to another location on the school property
Reference: GBCI website, Policy Manual
Structures must be permanent ‐ a temporary classroom would not qualify.

323、 How can green power be purchased?
A、 By purchasing biofuel based power
B、 By installing solar panels
C、 By selecting a Green‐e certified power provider
D、 By purchasing any renewable energy source
Green‐e is the organization that certifies green power.

324、 Why does the USGBC outline rules on use of its trademarks and logos?
A、 USGBC wants customers to be directed to its website for clear information
B、 USGBC wants to make sure it retains control over what is said about LEED
C、 USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately
D、 USGBC wants to be able to charge a fee for logo use
"The USGBC Logo Guidelines assist the community in the use of USGBC proprietary marks and
corresponding language that accurately and consistently convey USGBC's messages and identity."

325、 What strategy does the EPA rank highest as having the greatest impact on waste reduction?
A、 Reuse
B、 Recycling
C、 Source reduction
D、 Selecting sustainable materials
Reducing waste at its source is the best way to reduce waste. Less packaging and fewer materials reduce

326、 What items would NOT be included in comingled recycling?
A、 Stone

B、 Plastic
C、 Cardboard
D、 Aluminum cans
At a minimum, a recycling program should include paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal. Stones, dirt,

327、 What is the best type of site to develop on?
A、 Wetland
B、 Nature preserve
C、 Previously developed site
D、 Greenfield
Selecting a previously developed site avoids disturbing natural areas that have not been developed.

328、 What attributes should recycled materials have in order to take advantage of synergies with local
materials?
A、 The recycled material should be remanufactured locally
B、 The recycled material should be extracted locally
C、 The recycled material should have low VOCs
D、 The recycled material should be more durable
Only the choice of being remanufactured locally would help with earning credit for local materials

329、 Construction and demolition debris includes all but which of the following?
A、 Concrete
B、 Steel from a demolished building
C、 Rocks
D、 Drywall
Rocks would be part of the excavation whereas concrete would not as it is part of the building.

330、 A granite countertop taken from a demolition project and reused in a residence is what type of
product?
A、 Locally extracted
B、 Locally recovered
C、 Locally manufactured
D、 Salvaged
While the product may be a local material, it is definitely a salvaged material.

331、 What types of water should be used for irrigation? (Choose 2)
A、 Stormwater
B、 Graywater

C、 Potable water
D、 Blackwater
Blackwater is water from toilets or kitchen sinks that has not been treated.
"Potable water usually comes from wells or municipal supplies and should not be used for irrigation.
Onsite waste water treatment systems can turn stormwater, graywater, and blackwater into potable water
as well." "Graywater is water from laundry machines or showers that is not suitable for drinking, but can
be used for other purposes such as irrigation and flushing toilets. Graywater is defined by the
International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code. Some states and local codes have differing
definitions."

332、 At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain a LEED
Certification? (Choose 2)
A、 Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available
B、 Gather documentation for the prerequisites
C、 Record all vendors used on the project
D、 Hire a USGBC approved consultant
Projects must meet all prerequisites, the minimum certification level is 40, and all projects must register.

333、 Which of the following includes standards for accessible design?
A、 Americans with Disabilities Act
B、 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
C、 ASHRAE
D、 Fair Housing Amendments Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act includes accessibility guidelines.

334、 Cement, steel, tile, and construction worker labor are all what type of project expense? (Choose
2)
A、 Soft cost
B、 Indirect cost
C、 Direct cost
D、 Hard cost
Hard costs are directly related to the project. Soft costs are indirectly related to the project.

335、 LEED for New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools, and Existing Buildings: Operations &
Maintenance were designed to evaluate what building types? (Choose 3)
A、 Interior spaces
B、 High‐rise residential buildings
C、 Institutional buildings
D、 Commercial buildings
E、 Community development

Reference: GBCI website, Minimum Project Requirements
You should go to gbci.org and review the Minimum Project Requirements pagE、

336、 What needs to be done for water management?
A、 Use drip irrigation
B、 Install an onsite wastewater system
C、 Establish a baseline water demand
D、 Use waterless urinals
"The first step in water management is determining how much water is being used, or will be usec. This
'baseline' allows project teams to determine how much they can save."

337、 What does USGBC's Portfolio Program help with?
A、 Comparing design case energy use among buildings
B、 Comparing baseline energy use among buildings
C、 Policy support for LEED documentation
D、 Cost‐effective LEED certification on a volume scale
Reference: USGBC website

338、 Which item can contribute to Construction Waste Management? (Choose 2)
A、 Concrete
B、 Fill dirt
C、 Hazardous construction debris
D、 Steel and wallboard
Hazardous debris does not qualify for this credit; therefore, hazardous construction debris is incorrect.
Fill dirt does not qualify for this credit; therefore, fill dirt (excavated soil) is incorrect.

339、 Within what distance must a material be extracted, harvested, recovered, or manufactured to be
considered a regional material?
A、 100 miles
B、 500 miles
C、 250 miles
D、 200 miles

340、 How are the sections in the LEED Scorecard grouped?
A、 By environmental category
B、 Alphabetically
C、 By cost
D、 By credit weight
The LEED Scorecard is organized just like the LEED Rating System ‐ by environmental category


341、 An office park design includes a parking lot. How could the parking be redesigned to reduce the
heat island effect?
A、 Encourage occupants to use public transportation one day a week
B、 Use black asphalt for the parking lot
C、 Place the parking underground
D、 Designate preferred parking spaces
Moving a parking lot/spaces under the building is one way to reduce the heat island effect. This reduces
the amount of impervious area above ground. "The heat island effect is created when developed areas
have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas. An urban heat island effect is caused by
sunlight heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and rooftops. Huge quantities of heat are
generated in buildings that have dark rooftops and absorb heat rather than reflect it." LEED defines a heat
island as one whose temperatures are at least 10 degrees higher than those of surrounding suburban or
rural areas.

A、 Get a state exemption for the HVAC&R system
B、 Recharge the equipment with CFCs
C、 Eliminate all refrigerant leaks
D、 Make a phase out plan for the removal of the CFC based refrigerants
The project team can replace or retrofit the existing system with one that is CFC‐free, or agree to have a
phase out plan that is completed 5 years after project completion

343、 An old door taken from one project site and reused on another project site is considered what type
of material?
A、 Certified wood
B、 Salvaged
C、 Locally harvested
D、 Rapidly renewable
"Salvaged materials or reused materials are construction materials recovered from existing buildings or
construction sites and reused. The materials may be used for the same purpose (a door used as a door) or
a different purpose (a door turned into a table). Some common material that is salvaged includes old
flooring, brick, doors, cabinets, and structural beams."

344、 Wastewater from sinks can:
A、 Never be recycled and used for irrigation
B、 Always be recycled and used for irrigation
C、 Always be used for makeup water in cooling towers
D、 Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes

"Blackwater does not have a single definition accepted nationwide. Adjacent cities may have different
wastewater."

345、 A commissioning cycle for existing buildings is a systematic process. If the first time a building has
been analyzed then how would you define a commissioning cycle?
A、 Referred to as retro‐commissioning
B、 Referred to as re‐commissioning
C、 Referred to as comprehensive commissioning
D、 Referred to as primary commissioning
E、 Referred to as first commissioning
A commissioning cycle for Existing Buildings (sometimes referred to as retro‐commissioning if it is the first
time a building has been analyzed) is a systematic process.

346、 When mechanical refrigeration is needed, many natural refrigerants exist for refrigeration. How
many natural refrigerants could have that are benign to the earth¡ˉs atmosphere?
A、 Three
B、 Four
C、 Five
D、 Six
E、 Seven
There are five natural refrigerants that are benign to the earth’s atmosphere.

A、 Ammonia
B、 CFCs
C、 Propane
D、 CO2
CO2, ammonia, and propane are natural refrigerants that are not detrimental to the ozone layer.

348、 How long must an existing building be occupied before the LEED application process may begin?
A、 12 months
B、 The application process can begin as soon as regular occupancy is reached
C、 6 months
D、 3 months
"The LEED project must be in a state of typical physical occupancy, and all building systems must be
operating at a capacity necessary to serve the current occupants, for a period that includes all
performance periods as well as at least the 12 continuous months immediately preceding the first

submission for a review."

349、 What project team meeting is used to integrate green strategies across all aspects of the building
design, drawing on the expertise of all participants?
A、 Technical Advisory Group
B、 LEED roundtable
C、 Design charrette
D、 Steering committee
Reference: LEED for Homes Rating System, Integrated Project Planning

350、 What area would NOT be considered previously developed?
A、 Old torn down steel mill
B、 Parking lot grown over into a field
C、 Unoccupied big‐box retail store
D、 Tree farm
Reference: LEED for Homes Glossary
"Previously developed land has pre‐existing paving, construction, or significantly altered landscapes.
Land that has been altered and turned into a natural use such as agricultural, forestry, or nature
preservation does not count."

351、 The EPAct 1992 standard does NOT address what type of water consuming devices?
A、 Faucets
B、 Showerheads
C、 Dishwashers
D、 Water closets
References: EPAct 1992 standard
Dishwashers and clothes washers are outside the scope of EPAct. EPAct 1992 has a 2.5 gpm flow
restriction on showerheads. WaterSense doesn't cover showerheads yet.

352、 What is a characteristic of open‐grid pavement?
A、 Vegetation can grow in it
B、 It is at least 75% impervious
C、 It is 100% impervious
D、 It is at least 50% impervious
See O+M glossary

353、 Which of the following statements are true about a CIR? (Choose 2)
A、 The credit name must be stated
B、 CIR submission text is limited to 600 words
C、 CIRs can be submitted for Prerequisites
D、 Your contact information should be included

Refer to the USGBC Guidelines for CIR Customers:
http://www.usgbc. org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=1510
From USGBC: "Inquiries must request guidance on just one credit or prerequisite (unless there is technical
justification to do otherwise) and generally contain one concise question or a set of related questions. It is
often helpful to discuss the inquiry within context of the credit's intent.'"

354、 What information is needed to determine if a product will help with the heat island effect of a
non‐roof surface?
A、 Area of shading from site trees
B、 Run‐off coefficients for the paving materials that are selected
C、 Emissivity of pervious surfaces
D、 Albedo of the paving materials selected
Reference: LEED O+M Glossary:
Solar Reflectence (Albedo) is: 'A measure of a material's ability to reject solar heat, as shown by a small
temperature rise. "Standard black (reflectance 0.05, emittance 0.90) is 0 and a standard white
(reflectance 0.80, emittance 0.90) is 100. For example, a standard black surface has a temperature rise of
90 degrees F (50 degrees C) in full sun, and a standard white surface has a temperature rise of 14.6
degrees F (8.1 degrees C)." Once the maximum temperature rise of a given material has been computed,
the SRI can be computed by interpolating between the values for white and black.' "The heat island effect
is created when developed areas have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas. An urban heat
island effect is caused by sunlight heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and rooftops. Huge
quantities of heat are generated in buildings that have dark rooftops and absorb heat rather than reflect
it." LEED defines a heat island as one whose temperatures are at least 10 degrees higher than those of
surrounding suburban or rural areas.

355、 What types of systems are not acceptable by LEED as sources of renewable energy?
A、 Wind
B、 Low‐impact hydropower
C、 Hydropower
D、 Biomass
"While low‐impact hydropower is accepted, hydropower is not. Hydropower is not considered
environmentally friendly because of water quality issues, and the negative impact it has on fish and
wildlife."

356、 How should a project team view all green building costs when budgeting for a project?
A、 Individually
B、 Cumulatively
C、 Synergistically
D、 As soft costs
"The best answer for this question is synergistically. Costs are not cumulative since the cost of adopting
one sustainable strategy for LEED may assist in earning points in other areas. Costs are also not individual

for this reason. LEED of course includes soft costs, but not all LEED elements will be soft costs."

357、 Purchased power must meet which certification's standards to qualify as renewable sources of
energy for LEED projects?
A、 Green Seal
B、 Green Label
C、 Green Label Plus
D、 Green‐e
Off‐site Green Power must come from renewable resources that meet the Green‐e certification
requirements as defined by the Center for Resource Solutions.

358、 What is the minimum certification level in LEED?
A、 Approved
B、 Accredited
C、 certified
D、 Certified
Buildings are certified, people are accredited. Sometimes people get that backwards. The LEED levels are
Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. 'certified' with a lowercase 'c' is incorrect.

359、 What is the primary purpose of registering your project for LEED?
A、 To obtain free USGBC consulting
360、 B、 To qualify for local, state, and federal incentives
C、 To get your company and the project media publicity
D、 To gain access to project tools and resources
See the GBCI website for registration: http://www.gbci.org/ProjectNav.aspx?PageID=1&CMSPageID=117
The purpose for registering a project is to gain access to the project tools needed for the certification
process.

361、 What is NOT a natural refrigerant?
A、 NH3
B、 HFC
C、 CO2
D、 HC
Reference: Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants.
There are five refrigerants that are benign to the earth's atmosphere. They are:
CO2 ‐ Carbon dioxide
H2O ‐ Water
NH3 ‐ Amonia
HC ‐ Hydrocarbons, such propane, butane, ethane, isobutene, and isopentane
Air
Make sure you do not confuse HC, which is good refrigerant, with HFC or HCFC, which are refrigerants

that cause environmental issues.

362、 What LEED Rating System is used for interior tenant improvements?
A、 LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance
B、 LEED for New Construction
C、 LEED for Commercial Interiors
D、 LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Commercial Interiors is used for tenant spaces primarily in office, retail, and institutional
buildings.

363、 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、 Discounts in certification fees
B、 Additional points
C、 Additional plaque for showing creativity
D、 Upgrade to the next certification level
Reference: Additional points (ID points) can be earned for implementing strategies or measures not
addressed in the current rating systems.

364、 What defines the floor area ratio (FAR)?
A、 The total buildable land area / 60,000 sq. ft.
B 、 The total non‐residential building floor area / the total buildable land area available for
non‐residential uses
C、 The total building floor area / the total hardscapes
D、 The total land area of the project site / the portion of the site where construction can occur
Reference: https://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=5744
"Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the measure of the density of non‐residential land use. It is the total
non‐residential building floor area divided by the total buildable land area available for non‐residential
uses."

365、 What generally defines the LEED project boundary?
A、 Area of disturbance and all surrounding roadways
B、 Building footprint and hardscapes
C、 Site boundary
D、 Building footprint
"LEED project boundary: portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification; for single building
developments, this is the entire project scope and is limited to the site boundary; for multiple building
developments, the LEED project boundary may be a portion of the development as determined by the
project team"

366、 What type of water is rainwater?

A、 Blackwater
B、 Non‐potable water
C、 Graywater
D、 Potable water
Rainwater is not suitable for drinking, therefore it is non‐potable.

367、 How is ozone created?
A、 A sunlight‐driven chemical reaction between molecules
B、 Transportation emissions
C、 Emissions from factories
D、 Emissions from incinerators
See the reference guide glossary entry for Ozone.

368、 What standard helps businesses and households compare and select clean renewable energy
options?
A、 Green Label
B、 Green‐e
C、 Green Score
D、 Green Seal
LEED accepts Green‐e certified power as a Green Power source.

369、 Which refrigerant has the lowest Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)?
A、 CFC
B、 HFC
C、 Halon
D、 HCFC

370、 What does the baseline water case represent?
A、 The amount of water metered for the entire project
B、 Flow and flush rates of all design case fixtures
C、 The amount of water metered for the building's indoor areas
D、 The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) flow and flush rates
"All Water Efficiency credits measure water savings by comparing a baseline case against the proposed
design case. The baseline case uses the flow and fixture rates from the EPAct 1992 standard." The baseline
water usage is based on estimated occupant usage (Full Time Equivalent calculations) and the water
fixtures and fittings, such as:
Commercial toilets have a baseline water use of 1.6 gallons per flush
Commercial urinals have a baseline water use of 1.0 gallons per flush
Commercial lavatory faucets have a baseline water use of 2.2 gallons per minute

Residential toilets have a baseline water use of 1.6 gallons per flush
Residential lavatory faucets have a baseline water use of 2.2 gallons per minute
Residential kitchen faucets have a baseline water use of 2.2 gallons per minute
Residential showerheads have a baseline water use of 2.5 gallons per minute

371、 What are the collection requirements for the storage and collection of recyclables in a building?
A、 The area must be easily accessible
B、 Collect light bulbs and batteries
C、 Include space to collect organic materials (food)
D、 Collect either light bulbs or batteries
"The collection of recycled materials (at a minimum these materials include paper, corrugated cardboard,
glass, plastics, and metals) requires an easily accessible dedicated area for collection and storage. When
implementing the storage area consider using signs to help people find the area, and to show what
materials go in what bins (for non‐comingled recycling). If the storage area is outside make sure it is
protected from the elements and nobody can steal your materials (metals can be worth a lot of money)."
At a minimum, a recycling program must include:
paper
cardboard
glass
plastics
metals
Stones, dirt, hazardous materials, batteries, mercury‐containing light bulbs, and food waste
would not be included.

372、 What is the root cause of global climate change?
A、 Topsoil loss
B、 The use of halons
C、 Greenhouse gases
D、 Ozone depletion

373、 Which rating system can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?
A、 LEED
B、 ENERGY STAR
C、 Energy‐10TM
D、 DOE‐2 eQUEST
ENERGY STAR is specific to energy performance. LEED compares the greenness of two buildings, which
includes much more than just the energy performance.

374、 What type of program is Zipcar?
A、 An alternative vehicle refueling program
B、 Preferred parking program
C、 Car pooling program

D、 Car share membership program
"Car sharing is an alternative to car rental and car ownership. Cars are located throughout cities in
period of time. See zipcar.com for an example."

375、 How many points would a project earn for having 3 LEED APs on the project?
A、 1
B、 3
C、 0
D、 2
No matter how many LEED APs are working on a project, there is still only one point available for this
credit.

A、 Tree save area
B、 Parking lot with high albedo surfaces
C、 Open grid paved surfaces
D、 Neighboring green space property
bodies, etc. The tree save area would be included in the landscape area. The neighboring property is
outside of the LEED project boundary.

377、 What strategies does the EPA recommend for waste reduction? (Choose 3)
A、 Reuse
B、 Locally manufactured materials
D、 Sustainable materials
E、 Recycling
The correct answer is: ACE
Reference: EPA
Source reduction, reuse, and recycling are the three ways EPA ranks as reducing waste the most.

378、 What does the IPMVP Volume III provide information on?
A、 Best management practices for construction activity pollution prevention
B、 Best practices for verifying the energy performance of a new building
C、 Best design techniques for acoustics in schools
D、 Government restrictions for the water flow limits of fixtures
The IPMVP Volume III is used for measurement & verification, and provides best practice techniques for
verifying the energy performance of a new building.

379、 How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced?

A、 Increasing the amount of roof insulation
B、 Providing underground parking
C、 Painting the roof with a high SRI coating
D、 Covering the roof with recycled materials
"Heat islands on a roof can be reduced by reducing the amount of area that is dark, either through solar
panels or a green roof, or painting exposed areas with light colored materials. A material with an SRI of
100 is light colored. " "The heat island effect is created when developed areas have higher temperatures
than surrounding rural areas. An urban heat island effect is caused by sunlight heating up dark colored
surfaces such as roads and rooftops. Huge quantities of heat are generated in buildings that have dark
rooftops and absorb heat rather than reflect it." LEED defines a heat island as one whose temperatures
are at least 10 degrees higher than those of surrounding suburban or rural areas.

380、 Which of the following are mandatory for LEED certification? (Choose 2)
A、 Prerequisites
C、 Credits
D、 Regional Priorities
E、 Innovation in Design
Reference: GBCI website, Policy Manual
"MPRs and prerequisites are mandatory for certification. Credits are optional, though a certain number of
credits are needed for certification. The project team chooses which credits to pursue. Prerequisites are
not a choice."

381、 What does a building need to have for community connectivity?
A、 Pedestrian access to mass transit within 1/4 mile
B、 Pedestrian access to nearby buildings
C、 Density of 60,000 sq. ft. / acre
D、 Pedestrian access to basic services
"Community connectivity helps channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure.
Pedestrian access is needed for occupants to take advantage of basic services." Access to public
transpiration (mass transit) helps with reducing automobile use in the LEED Rating System, it is not part of
the community connectivity credit.

382、 How many of the 110 possible LEED points address regionally specific environmental issues?
A、 10
B、 4
C、 2
D、 1
Reference: USGBC Website: http://www.usgbe.org/Docs/News/Regional%20Priority%20Credits.pdf
"LEED points are awarded on a 100‐point scale, and credits are weighted to reflect their potential
environmental impacts.

Additionally, 10 bonus credits are available, four of which address regionally specific environmental
issues." All rating systems with 110 points (any of the LEED 2009 rating systems) have 4 points for regional
priority.

383、 What does an REC represent?
A、 The amount of energy an electricity provider purchases from renewable sources
B、 The amount of energy purchased from a Green‐e supplier
C、 The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources
D、 The quantity of fossil fuels avoided by purchasing renewable energy, expressed in tons
"A REC represents the environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by
renewable resources. These attributes may be sold separately from the underlying commodity electricity."
"RECs represent the reduced emissions of renewable energy compared to conventional fossil fuels. RECs
are sold separately allowing people to purchase the 'greenness' of the electricity. This allows anyone to
purchase an REC even if the power to their building is not green power." RECs have no geographic
any other state.

384、 In a state with a closed electricity market, how can off‐site green power be purchased?
A、 Enroll in a Green‐e renewable power program from the utility provider
B、 Purchase power from a USGBC approved provider
C、 Through an ENERGY STAR approved utility provider
D、 Have certified wood scraps delivered onsite for burning
Some utility companies allow the purchase of renewable energy, sometimes for a price premium. Make
sure the source of the energy is Green‐e certified.

385、 A project team has decided to shrink the building footprint. This change can have a positive impact
on what issue?
A、 Pedestrian access
B、 Open space
C、 Car pool parking
D、 Parking capacity
Reducing the size of the building footprint may allow for more open space (fields, grasslands, landscaping,
etc.) Open space are the ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. Green roofs can be considered
open space but only for urban areas. For the purposes of LEED, open space is the property area minus the
development footprint, when local zoning does not define open space.

386、 Which of the following is a way to reduce pollution associated with automobile use?
A、 Provide shuttle services to mass transit
B、 Shade all parking spaces with trees
C、 Install low albedo parking surfaces
D、 Only provide enough parking to meet the peak parking demand

Shuttle services to mass transit allow employees to take public transportation. The shuttle service would
ferry occupants from mass transit to their building/home.

387、 At what point can a project earn points for credits?
A、 After the statement of work has been uploaded to LEED Online
B、 After the design phase
C、 After the LEED Scorecard is completed and submitted
D、 After the construction phase
"No points can be earned after the design phase. Points may be marked as Anticipated in LEED Online, but
points are only Achieved after the construction phase. This is true of all credits and prerequisites."

388、 A product's materials were extracted 300 miles from a project site, while the product was
manufactured 600 miles from the project sitE、 What statement is true about the product?
A、 The product is considered a locally harvested and manufactured material
B、 The product can count as a salvaged material
C、 The product counts toward source reduction
D、 The product does not count as a locally harvested and manufactured material
LEED gives credit when certain percentages of materials are extracted, harvested or recovered, and
manufactured within 500 miles.

389、 What should be included in a building program detailing the project's green building requirements?
(Choose 3)
A、 Statement of Work
B、 Building construction budget
C、 Room‐by‐room description of the project
D、 Statement of the project's environmental vision and goals
E、 General description of the project
"A building program details the project's green building requirements. It includes the project's vision, the
green building goals, and a general and room‐by‐room description of the project."

390、 Ozone‐friendly refrigerants differ from ozone‐damaging refrigerants in what way?
A、 Ozone‐friendly refrigerants are more energy efficient
B、 Ozone‐friendly refrigerants are global warming neutral
C、 Ozone‐friendly refrigerants cause less global warming
D、 Ozone‐friendly refrigerants cause more global warming
"According to Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants, 'some refrigerants cause
more ozone depletion than others, but the most ozone‐friendly refrigerants cause more global warming.'"

391、 What site and/or project characteristics would contribute to maximizing open space?

A、 Planting non‐invasive plants
B、 Clustering the parts of the development
C、 Installing rain gardens to capture stormwater
D、 Developing a soil and erosion management plan
Clustering the development reduces the expanse of hardscapes (roads, walkways, parking lots) from the
property. Open space are the ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. Green roofs can be
considered open space but only for urban areas. For the purposes of LEED, open space is the property
area minus the development footprint, when local zoning does not define open space.

392、 What practice identifies and removes unnecessary expenditures?
A、 Life cycle costing
B、 Life cycle assessment
C、 Value engineering
D、 Environmentally responsive design
"Value engineering (VE) is a systematic method to improve the 'value' of goods or products and services
by using an examination of function. In conventional building many building features are VEd out to cut
the budget. Because of the integrated design in green buildings, VEing out a feature often messes up the
performance of the system as a whole. Take out better quality and more costly insulation for example,
and now your utility bills go up and the HVAC system is probably undersized. "

393、 The baseline water demand within a building includes the measurements of which of the following
items? (Choose 3)
A、 Urinals
B、 Cooling towers
C、 Bathroom faucets
D、 Toilets
E、 Irrigation systems
The correct answer is: ACD
"The baseline water demand within a building includes the measurement of fixtures and fittings (toilets,
faucets). Toilets are measured in gallons per flush, while fixtures are measured in gallons per minute. "

394、 When project team members discuss the albedo of a product, to what are they referring? A、 VOC
content
B、 Solar reflectance
C、 Recycled content
D、 Emissivity
Reference: LEED O+M Glossary:
Solar Reflectence (Albedo) is: 'A measure of a material's ability to reject solar heat, as shown by a small
temperature rise."Standard black (reflectance 0.05, emittance 0.90) is 0 and a standard white (reflectance
0.80, emittance 0.90) is 100. For example, a standard black surface has a temperature rise of 90 degrees F
(50 degrees C) in full sun, and a standard white surface has a temperature rise of 14.6 degrees F (8.1
degrees C)." Once the maximum temperature rise of a given material has been computed, the SRI can be

computed by interpolating between the values for white and black.

395、 Which vehicle is NOT considered an alternative‐fuel vehicle by the LEED Rating Systems?
A、 Electric car
B、 ZEV
C、 Propane powered car
D、 Shuttle used for mass transit
Alternative‐fuel vehicles use nongasoline fuels such as electricity, hydrogen, etc. Efficient gas‐electric
hybrids are also included in this group. A shuttle would not be in this category.

396、 LEED addresses ozone depletion by setting requirements on the following: (Choose 2)
A、 Fire suppression system chemicals
B、 Refrigerants
C、 Green power use
D、 Automobile reduction
Refrigerants are a requirement that must be addressed for certification. The use of green power and
automobile use are credits, not prerequisites.

397、 What is purchasing products with less packaging an example of?
A、 Comingled recycling
D、 Waste diversion
"Source reduction is the EPA's top‐ranked strategy for reducing waste. Source reduction chooses products
with less packaging and material, which have a greater environmental impact throughout the product's
life cycle."

398、 A site that consists of at least ____ previously developed land is considered a previously developed
site.
A、 100%
B、 75%
C、 25%
D、 50%
Reference: LEED for Homes Rating System

399、 A door found onsite and turned into a table as part of a major renovation would automatically
qualify as:
A、 Rapidly renewable material
B、 Pre‐consumer content
C、 Comingled material

D、 Regional material
The door would be extracted (salvaged) and used within 500 miles, qualifying it as regional material.

400、 Which of the following does NOT help achieve a water‐efficient landscape?
A、 Adaptive plantings
B、 Perennials
C、 Overhead sprinklers
D、 Installing hardscapes
Overhead sprinklers contribute to runoff and evaporation by wind and sun. Hardscapes can increase the
heat island effect and stormwater runoff, but they do reduce the size of the area that needs irrigation.

401、 How is environmental performance evaluated through the use of LEED?
A、 Through the amount of energy reduction
B、 Throughout the building's life cycle
C、 Through an integrated design approach
D、 Through a cradle‐to‐cradle analysis
Reference: EBOM introduction

402、 What needs to occur to have an integrated team?
A、 Regular meetings of the owner, architect, and contractor
B、 Durability planning
C、 Quarterly meetings between engineers
D、 Regular meetings of all key project members
Frequent meetings of all key project members and the ability to call emergency meetings if a decision
must be made quickly are both needed for project team decision making.

403、 Which items are considered pre‐consumer recycled content?
A、 Soda cans
B、 Wood chips from a mill
C、 Milk jugs
D、 Cardboard boxes
Sawdust, shavings, and wood chips are pre‐consumer material that can be used elsewhere, even if they
are used for landscaping purposes.

404、 Which of the following is a natural refrigerant?
A、 HFC
B、 HCFC
C、 CO2
D、 CFC

Reference: Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants

405、 Who rules on CIRs?
A、 Green Raters
B、 Technical Advisory Group
C、 LEED Standards Board
D、 Local USGBC Chapter
Make sure you understand what CIRs are and how they work:
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage. aspx?CMSPageID=142
Also see Guidelines for CIR Customers from USGBC.

406、 Which of the following are strategies to reduce construction waste?
A、 Use FSC certified materials
B、 Select sustainable building materials
C、 Haul unused materials to a landfill
D、 Give unused materials to a salvage yard

407、 What does the success of an integrated project team depend on?
A、 Commitment to the sustainability goals
B、 The choice of materials used
C、 Leniency of building codes
D、 Meeting the project schedule

408、 Which is not a LEED 2009 MPR (Minimum Program Requirements)?
A、 Permanent building / space
B、 Minimum height
C、 Minimum floor area
D、 Minimum building ratio
Minimum Program Requirements:
Must comply with environmental laws
Must be a complete, permanent building or space
Must use a reasonable site boundary
Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
Must comply with minimum occupancy rate
Must commit to sharing whole‐building energy and water usage data
Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio


409、 What is a financial benefit of implementing an occupant recycling program?
A、 Reduced extraction of virgin materials
B、 Reduced landfill fees
C、 Minimized air pollution
D、 Reduced energy use
"Recycling can result in reduced landfill and tipping fees since the materials are diverted from landfills.
Sometimes the recycled materials can be sold to waste haulers, creating a net gain."

410、 What statements are true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)?
A、 RPCs are referenced by zip code
B、 RPCs reward the use of local materials
C、 RPCs reward the use of salvaged materials
D、 RPCs are prerequisites
Reference: RPC FAQ
RPCs are referenced by zip code. Pre‐2009 rating systems are not eligible unless the project moves to the
LEED 2009 rating system. RPCs are not new credits; they are 'bonus points' for existing credits.

411、 What would planting native trees near a parking lot help with?
A、 Source reduction
B、 Reducing heat islands
C、 Minimizing energy performance
D、 Improving water quality
By shading the walkways the trees help reduce the heat island effect (non‐roof). The heat island effect is
created when developed areas have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas. An urban heat
island effect is caused by sunlight heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and rooftops. Huge
quantities of heat are generated in buildings that have dark rooftops and absorb heat rather than reflect it.
LEED defines a heat island as one whose temperatures are at least 10 degrees higher than those of
surrounding suburban or rural areas.

412、 After project registration, how can the project team use the LEED logo?
A、 The logo cannot be used
B、 The logo can be used in press releases
C、 The logo can be used in advertisements or marketing materials
D、 The logo can be used to indicate pre‐certification
Reference: GBCI logo guidelines
Project registration does not permit logo usage of any kind.

413、 In whole building design, at what starting point in the process would the facilities managers, end
users, contractors, and suppliers all be involved at the same time?
A、 Pre‐design

B、 Pre‐occupancy
C、 Design phase
D、 Construction phase
In whole building design, all team members begin at the earliest point in the building process to define
common goals.

414、 What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping?
A、 Trees
B、 Native plants
C、 Turf grass
D、 Annual flowers
grasses. Adaptive plants are non‐native plants that perform well in the local climate. Native and adaptive
plants require less water, and are more disease resistant because they are suited to the region's usual
rainfall, soil, and temperature. "

415、 What type of products would carry a Green Seal Label?
A、 HVAC systems
B、 Wood
C、 Brick
D、 Paints
"Green Seal is a nonprofit organization that has created several standards used to certify products that are
more environmentally friendly. This includes paints, coatings, and cleaning products."

416、 In a new building how much CFC‐based refrigerant can be used?
A、 2% of the total refrigerants
B、 None
C、 5% of the total refrigerants, as long as they are not used in fire suppression systems
D、 5% of the total refrigerants
"The rating systems have a prerequisite for Fundamental Refrigerant Management which requires zero
use of CFCs. CFCs are known to cause ozone depletion." "For buildings with existing systems that use
CFC‐based refrigerants, the systems must be phased out within 5 years after the project is completed,
unless a third‐party audit shows the simple payback for retrofitting/replacement is more than 10 years."
"Fundamental Refrigerant Management differs from Enhanced Refrigerant Management which requires
either using no refrigerants or using refrigerants that have low Ozone Depletion Potential and Global
Warming Potentials (ODP and GWP)."

417、 A vehicle must meet which requirement to be considered low‐emitting and fuel‐efficient?
A、 SCQAMD air quality standards

B、 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board
C、 Green‐e Certified
D、 EPA Transportation and Air Quality standard
"Vehicles must be classified as a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board or have
a green score of 40 or more from the ACEEE annual vehicle rating guide."

A、 Waste water
B、 Potable water
C、 Process water
D、 Green water
Potable water is water that is suitable for drinking.
Potable water is water that meets or exceeds EPA's drinking water standards and comes from wells or the
municipal water supply.

419、 What project site factors may require certain landscape restrictions? (Choose 3)
A、 Local ordinances
B、 Building codes
C、 Neighborhood covenants
D、 Energy efficiency laws
E、 Zoning
The correct answer is: ABC
Neighborhood covenants, local ordinances, and even some building codes may dictate how your
landscape can look. "Zoning is going to define for what purpose the land can be used ‐ office space, retail,
residential, farmland, etc. Zoning doesn't get into the detail of what trees can be planted and how many."
Energy efficiency laws do not dictate your landscape design.

A、 Increasing greenhouse gas emissions
B、 Soil contamination
C、 Increased CO2 indoors
D、 Groundwater contamination
"Refrigerants have ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) due to
greenhouse gas emissions. Low values of each are best for refrigerant choices."

421、 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 is part of a larger campus project
B、 The land is associated with and supports normal building operations for the LEED project building
C、 The land will be included in a future LEED certification
D、 The land will be donated for the purposes of earning an ID point

Reference: GBCI website, Policy Manual, Reasonable Site Boundary
"The only exception to the LEED project boundary of land not owned by the project owner is land that is
associated with and supports normal building operations for the LEED project building."

422、 Which of the following is a strategy to prevent stormwater runoff?
A、 Installing a vegetated roof
B、 Replacing native plants with turf grass to capture and filter the water
C、 Locating the building 40 feet from a water body
D、 Minimizing the quantity of open space in the project boundary
A vegetated roof helps capture stormwater on a roof. Minimizing open space would negatively affect
runoff ‐ you need to maximize open space. "Turf grass should be avoided because it requires more
watering than native plants. Replacing plants with turf grass may have a negative effect, because turf
grass may have more compact soil and not infiltrate as well."

423、 To earn LEED credits for environmentally preferable materials, wood used on a project should be:
A、 FSC certified
B、 ASHRAE approved
C、 Harvested within 1,500 miles of the project site
D、 Green Seal certified
FSC certified wood is the type of wood LEED accepts as environmentally preferable due to how the forest
is managed.

424、 What is the goal of providing secure bicycle storage?
A、 To keep bicycles dry
B、 To increase the life cycle of bicycles
C、 To meet local regulations
D、 To prevent theft
Glossary: Secure storage is any method or methods that prevent theft

425、 What is SRI?
A、 Measure of a material's ability to reflect sunlight
B、 Measure of air quality
C、 Measure of an automobile's emissions
D、 Measure of VOC levels in paint
"SRI is an index from 0 to 100 of a materials ability to reflect sunlight. The higher the number the more
the sunlight the material can reflect. Black asphalt has an SRI of 0."

426、 What standard sets the baseline for commercial plumbing fixtures when establishing a water use
reduction strategy?
A、 EPAct of 1992

B、 EPA's WaterSense
C、 EPAct of 2005
D、 UPC and IPC Standards for Plumbing Fixture Water Use
The EPA Act of 1992 is used to determine the baseline for commercial fixtures, fittings, and appliances.
Commercial toilets: 1.6 gpf
Commercial urinals: 1.0 gpf
Commercial faucets: 2.2 gpm
Etc.

427、 What issues do the ASHRAE standards NOT address? (Choose 2)
A、 Plumbing codes
B、 Energy efficiency
C、 Heat island measurement
D、 Thermal comfort
"ASHRAE 62.1‐2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality specifies minimum ventilation rates.
These rates are used to improve indoor air quality as part of the IEQ credit category." "ASHRAE 55‐2004
Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy help with defining what makes a comfortable
indoor environment for occupants. Indoor conditions are considered acceptable if 80% or more of
occupants find them acceptable. " "ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 establishes minimum requirements for the energy
efficient design of buildings (not included are single family homes or multifamily homes less than 3
stories)."

428、 Letter templates must be signed by which person?
A、 Assignator
B、 Project owner
C、 Declarant
D、 Project manager
The declarant is the person who will sign a submittal template. Each template can have a different
declarant. "Each rating system will have its own set of forms that must be completed and submitted for
documentation and verification. These forms are called submittals or credit templates, and are dynamic
PDF forms that can be filled out and saved on a computer then uploaded directly back to LEED Online."
The credit forms are also referred to as letter templates, credit templates, submittal templates, or
submittals.

429、 What is true about setting the preliminary rating of the project?
A、 The project team cannot change their target certification level
B、 The project is guaranteed to achieve the target certification level
C、 Project fees are assessed based on the preliminary rating
D、 The preliminary rating determines what credits have been selected to meet the target award level
The preliminary rating defines the green building goals of the building, what credits will be attempted,
and the targeted certification level.


430、 USGBC's online portal to green building education is located at what website?
A、 leedonline.com
B、 USGBC.org
C、 greenbuild365.org
D、 GBCI.org

431、 Which of the following are counted as part of the buildable land area?
A、 Public streets
B、 Public rights‐of‐way
C、 Land excluded from residential development by law
D、 Areas with trees
Reference: LEED for Homes Rating System, Compact Development
"Buildable land is the portion of the site where construction can occur. When used in density calculations,
the calculation for buildable land excludes public streets and other public rights of way, and land excluded
from development by law."

432、 How many Innovation & Design Process Points can a non‐home project earn in LEED v3?
A、 10
B、 8
C、 4
D、 6

433、 What would contribute to community connectivity? (Choose 2)
A、 A location near a restaurant
B、 A location near a parking deck
C、 A location near mass transit
D、 A location with pedestrian access
"Community connectivity channels development to urban areas with existing infrastructure. This includes
areas with walkways and areas near basic services." "Basic services are those services that are open to the
public, and are common services that people might use regularly. People must be able to walk between
the project and the service without being blocked by walls, highways, or other barriers (this is called
pedestrian access). LEED encourages building near a variety of basic services, not just one type of service
such as twelve clothing stores in a strip mall. LEED provides examples of basic services as:"
Bank
Church
Supermarket / convenience store
Day care
Dry cleaner / laundry mat
Fire station
Salon

Hardware store
Library
Medical / dental office
Park
Pharmacy
Post office
Restaurant
School
Theatre / museum
Community center
Gym

434、 Which statement is true about CFCs in the United States?
A、 CFC production in the United States will be phased out by 2030
B、 CFC production in the United States ended in 1995
C、 CFCs are no longer used in the United States
D、 CFC production in the United States will be phased out by 2010
Under the Montreal Protocol, CFC production in the United States ended in 1995. To implement the
recycling of ozone‐depleting compounds. Many refrigeration systems of existing buildings still use CFCs in
the United States. For these projects, the project team can take 5 years from project completion to phase
out CFC‐based refrigerants, as long as the annual leakage rate of CFC‐based refrigerants is reduced to 5%
or less.

435、 Which of the following is not an alternative LEED recommends for reducing stratospheric ozone
depletion?
A、 Selecting refrigerants that have a long atmospheric lifetimes
B、 Selecting refrigerants with lower ODP and GWP
C、 Using natural refrigerants
D、 Designing a building to use natural ventilation
Refrigerants that are in the atmosphere longer would have a longer (greater) impact on the ozone layer.
Refrigerants with lower ODP and GWP have a lesser effect on the ozone layer. Natural refrigerants are
benign to the atmosphere. Natural ventilation does not require the use of refrigerants and would result in
no refrigerants gassing into the ozone layer.

A、 Disposal site for refrigerants
B、 The goals to be accomplished
C、 The environmental concerns
D、 Durability planning
Refrigerants would not be included in construction waste management. They would be disposed of by an

HVAC engineer. The plan should include the goals of the team as well as what will be diverted, where to,
and by whom. This is outside the scope of a written construction waste management plan. Durability
planning is not part of waste management.

437、 What amount of time do people in the United States spend on average indoors?
A、 90%
B、 60%
C、 70%
D、 50%
E、 80%
The importance of the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) category is partly due to how much time
people spend indoors. How healthy the indoor environment is, such as air quality, is related to human
health.

438、 What is NOT a natural refrigerant?
A、 CO2
B、 HC
C、 NH3
D、 HFC
Make sure you do not confuse HC, which is good refrigerant, with HFC or HCFC, which are refrigerants
that cause environmental issues.
Reference: The Treatment by LEED of the Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants
There are five refrigerants that are benign to the earth's atmosphere. They are:
CO2 ‐ Carbon dioxide
H2O ‐ Water
NH3 ‐ Amonia
HC ‐ Hydrocarbons, such propane, butane, ethane, isobutene, and isopentane
Air

439、 Reducing the light pollution of a project site to preserve night views and not interfere with
nocturnal species may negatively impact what project areas?
A、Safety and security
B、Energy conservation
C、Heat islands
D、Onsite renewable energy
Light pollution and onsite renewable energy are unrelated with the exception the onsite renewable
energy may power part of the building. Safety and security are important issues when thinking about
external lighting at night. Reducing light pollution helps with energy conservation. Heat islands and light
pollution are unrelatee.

440、 If an HVAC engineer is a LEED AP and also a principle participant on a project, what type of credit
can be earned??

A、Platinum
B、Bonus
C、Quantifiable
D、Innovation in Design
Platinum is the highest certification level that can be achieved. Innovation in Design credits and Regional
Priority credits are grouped as 'bonus points' but there are no 'bonus credits'. There is not a 'quantifiable
credit'. A requirement of earning an ID point for innovative performance is the credit must be quantifiable
(measurable). Projects can earn one Innovation in Design point (and only one) for having at least one
principle on the project that is a LEED AP.

A、Make a phase out plan for the removal of the CFC based refrigerants
B、Get a state exemption for the HVAC&R system
C、Recharge the equipment with CFCs
D、Eliminate all refrigerant leaks
During the phase out plant the leakage rate must be reduced. However just reducing leaks doesn't meet
LEED requirements. The project team can replace or retrofit the existing system with one that is CFC‐free,
or agree to have a phase out plan that is completed 5 years after project completion.

442、 Which of the following includes standards for accessible design?
A、Americans with Disabilities Act
B、Fair Housing Amendments Act
C、ASHRAE
D、Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act includes accessibility guidelines.

443、 What is an environmental benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?
A、A reduction in the LEED boundary
B、Protection of the site from landslides and floods
C、More habitat for vegetation and wildlife
D、A reduction in groundwater recharge
The groundwater recharge should increase ‐ not decrease ‐ because there would be more pervious
surfaces. Increasing open space helps provide habitat for vegetation and wildlife, stormwater control, and
reducing the urban heat island effect.

444、 The LEED Credit Checklist allows project teams to mark potential credit achievement as:
A、Yes/No
B、Anticipated/Achieved/Denied
C、Yes/Maybe/No

D、Pursuing/Not Pursuing
Reference: Sample credit checklist for LEED v3
The LEED Credit Checklist is also called the LEED Scorecard.

445、 CIR submissions should be done:
A、To determine a project's baseline water use
B、To change the rating system a project is certifying under
C、When filling out the LEED checklist
D、After project registration
CIR submissions are available only after a project has been registered. CIRs are not used to determine
baseline measurements for water use. A project team can decide to change the rating system the project
will be certified under, but the CIR process would not be used for that. When the project team fills out
the LEED checklist they are determining what credits the project is likely to achieve. CIR submissions
would be done after the credits that will be or may be attempted have been selected.

446、 If put the solid waste to landfill,then it will
A、 reduce the pre‐consumer content
B、 reduct the post‐consumer content
C、 the solid waste should be isolated in recycling facility
D、 to be diverted in landfill

447、 What is the benefit of installing bicycle racks?
A、Reducing automobile use
B、Innovation in Design
C、Reducing heat islands
D、Communitiy connectivity
Bicycle use is one of the ways to promote alternative modes of transportation in the Sustainable Sites
section.

448、 Which of the following does not help achieve a water‐efficient landscape?
A、Green roof
B、Planting with native plants
C、Planting with adaptive plants
D、Micro misters
Micro misters, drip irrigation, native and adaptive plants are all strategies to reduce the quantity of water
needed for irrigation. A green roof does not necessarily reduce water needs. In LEED green roofs help with
reducing the heat island effect. They can also increase the energy efficiency of a building by providing
insulation.


449、 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
To calculate water consumption in a building, a baseline water demand is compared to an installed design
case. The baseline demand uses the fixture and flow rates from the EPAct 1992 standard. For example,
commercial toilets have 1.6 gallons per flush, commercial urinals have 1.0 gallons per flush. These rates
for all toilets, urinals, and faucets are used to create a baseline. Also used is the number of Full Time
Equivalents (FTEs) to determine how frequently the fixtures will be used. The design case water
consumption (or design demand) calculates the rates based on the higher efficiency fixtures that will be
installed. For example if waterless urinals are used the design case will calculate them at their zero gallon
per flush rate. The percent in water savings is determined by dividing the design case by the baseline case
and subtracting that from the number 1
Example:
Baseline case: 100,000 gallons of water / year
Design case: 60,000 gallons of water /year
60,000/100,000 = 0.6
1 ‐0.6 = 0.4
Percent reduction = 40% reduction

A、Mercury
B、Halons
C、Heat islands
D、Solar radiation
Halons are chemicals commonly used in fire suppression systems and cause ozone depletion.

451、 What attribute should recycled materials have in order to take advantage of synergies with regional
materials?
A、Lower life‐cycle costs
B、More durability
C、Remanufactured regionally
D、Low VOCs
The correct answer is: COnly the choice of being remanufactured regionally would help with earning
credit for regional/locally sourced materials. You may hear regional materials also referred to as local
materials. Exam objective V.B from the GBCI handbook is 'Locally (regionally) Harvested and
Manufactured Materials'. The USGBC GA study guide also has 'Regional/Locally Sourced Materials' in the
book's definitions. The terms mean the same thing. For LEED, regional materials are materials that
originate within 500 miles of the project site. To be considered regional the materials must be extracted,

processed, and manufactured within 500 miles of the project site. For example if lumber is extracted
1,000 miles away and turned into flooring 250 miles from the project site the flooring would not be
considered a regional material.

452、 What statement is true regarding a facility manager?
A、A facility manager would be most involved in a project for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and
Maintenance
B、A facility manager that is a LEED AP could not earn a project an Innovation in Design point
C、A facility manager would not be part of an integrated team
D、The facility manager has sole responsibility for designing a building recycling plan
In an integrated team more than one person would be involved in the design of any aspect of the LEED
project. The people running the day to day activities in an existing building such as the property or
facility manager will have the greatest impact on LEED EB success. If the facility manager were a principal
participant then an ID point could be earned for having a LEED AP on the project. A facility manager
would be part of the integrated team.

453、 What can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A、Replacing fixtures with salvaged toilets manufactured in 1992
B、Installing reduced‐flow aerators on lavatory faucets
C、Installing a blackwater system
D、Installing a green roof
Fixtures made pre‐1993 do not comply with EPAct 1992 and are less efficient than many newer fixtures.
Retrofitting/designing a building with flow‐restrictors and reduced‐flow aerators helps reduce water use.
A green roof does not impact the baseline indoor water use.

454、 Average housing density is defined as:
A、Square Footage of Housing Units / Acres of Buildable Land
B、Square Footage of Housing Units / 120,000 sq. ft.
C、Housing Units / 120,000 sq. ft.
D、Housing Units / Acres of Buildable Land
The LEED definition of average housing density is defined as Housing Units / Acres of Buildable Land.

455、 The submittal of a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) should include:
A、Drawings
B、One specific inquiry not in excess of 600 words
C、A payment of $220
D、Plans
E、Cut‐sheets
Reference: GBCI Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)

CIRs should not include attachments, cut‐sheets, plans, or drawings. CIRs should contain one concise
question not in excess of 600 words or 4,000 characters. Each CIR can be submitted for a fee of $220.00

456、 What is an economic benefit of using Regional Materials?
A、Reduced transportation costs
B、Support the use of local resources
C、Reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials
D、To encourage responsible forest management
This question asks for an economic benefit. A project that uses Regional Materials will reduce the
transportation costs of delivering the materials to the project site. B is a social benefit of using Regional
Materials because the community is helped. C is an environmental benefit of using rapidly renewable
materials. D is an environmental benefit of using certified wood.

457、 Which green building strategies help conserve natural resources?
A、Installing composting toilets
B、Choosing product materials with low VOCs
C、Providing pedestrian access between a project building and basic services
D、Removing asbestos tiles from an existing building
Asbestos is a hazardous material. Its removal does not help conserve natural resources. Saving water is an
example of conserving a natural resource. Composting toilets require no water, and thus conserve water
use. Low VOC products help with indoor air quality. This impacts occupant health and does not help
conserver natural resources. Providing pedestrian access between a project building and a basic service is
an example of community connectivity, not saving natural resources.

458、 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 long atmospheric lifetime
C、Select a replacement refrigerant with a nonzero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
D、Vent any remaining CFCs for disposal to the air prior to decommissioning any equipment
Venting the CFCs to the air is what you don't want to do. CFCs in the atmosphere are what cause ozone
depletion. The question asks what must the project team do. Before the phase‐out begins, LEED requires
reducing the annual leakage of CFCs to 5% or less using EPA Clean Air Act procedures. Refrigerants should
be selected with short atmospheric lifetimes, not long atmospheric lifetimes. Refrigerants that are best for
the environment have zero ODP. LEED doesn't require selecting refrigerants with zero ODP, but suggests
refrigerants be chosen that have low/no ODP.

459、 Which of the following can increase the heat island effect in urban areas?
A、Reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets
B、Hardscapes shaded by trees
C、Large areas of turf grass

D、Underground parking
Underground parking is a LEED strategy to reduce the heat island effect because it reduces the need for
paved parking surfaces exposed to the sun. The primary cause of the heat island effect is dark surfaces
such as rooftops or dark asphalt pavement that absorb heat and radiate it into the surrounding areas.
Reduced air flow between buildings and narrow streets also increases the effect. Other causes of the heat
island effect include air‐conditioners, vehicle exhaust, and street equipment. Hardscapes shaded by trees
is a strategy to reduce the heat island effect. Any type of vegetation will help reduce the heat island effect.
Plants absorb the heat and do not radiate it.

460、 Designing a building with a natural ventilation system will impact what credit categories?
A、Materials and Resources
B、Energy and Atmosphere
C、Indoor Environmental Quality
D、Sustainable Sites
No credits from this category are impacted by designing a building with natural ventilation. No credits
from MR are impacted by designing a building with natural ventilation. A natural ventilation system (aka
passive ventilation) will reduce the energy demands of a building. No mechanical cooling system will need
to installed and run. A natural ventilation system impacts the indoor air quality of a building. Indoor air
quality is part of this credit category.

461、 What are the results of incorporating green measures through a comprehensive, holistic design?
A、 Longer schedules
B、 Credit synergies
C、 Cost savings
D、 Shorter schedules

462、 What types of water can NOT be used for irrigation purposes?
A、 Blackwater
B、 Potable water
C、 Stormwater
D、 Laundry water

463、 What is a density radius calculation used for?
A、 To define the project site area
B、 To define the area where basic services are located
C、 To measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building
D、 To define properties included in the development density calculation

464、 What is a characteristic of open‐grid pavement?
A、It is 100% impervious

B、Vegetation can grow in it
C、It is at least 50% impervious
D、It is at least 75% impervious
Open grid pavement is pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open
cells.Here is an example of open grid pavement:
http://i.treehugger.com/files/th_images/hastings.jpg
Open grid pavement is different than pervious pavement.
Pervious pavement is designed to allow percolation or infiltration of stormwater through the surface into
the soil below where the water is naturally filtered and pollutants are removed. In contrast normal
pavement is an impervious surface that sheds rainfall and associated surface pollutants forcing the water
to run off paved surfaces directly into nearby storm drains and then into streams and lakes.
Here is an example of pervious pavement:
http://www.us‐concrete.com/images/news_pervious_a. jpg

465、 The life cycle cost analysis of a green roof would include what factors?
A、Design of the roof
B、Quantity of stormwater diverted
C、Irrigation costs
D、Yearly inspection fees for the roof
Inspection fees are a maintenance cost issue that would be included.
Life cycle costing is used to evaluate economic performance and takes into account operational and
maintenance costs throughout the life of the product. The initial design is not an operational or
maintenance cost. The quantity of stormwater diverted is unrelated. Irrigation costs are an operational
cost that would be included.

466、 A project is anticipating earning Innovation in Design for exemplary performance for three different
credits. What statement is true about this achievement?
A、A LEED AP will need to submit the credits for review
B、The credits will be submitted for final review by the project administrator
C、The credits are submitted using the CIR process
D、The project team will need to submit fees for each of the credits
LEED APs help streamline the certification process but are not required to submit any/all documentation.
For the final review the project administrator is responsible for submitting all credits for review. ID credits
are not part of the CIR process. ID credits are included as part of the LEED application process and do not
have separate fees. CIRs have extra fees that must be paid when submitting them.

467、 What strategies does the EPA recommend for waste reduction?
A、Locally manufactured materials
B、Reuse
C、Sustainable materials

D、Source reduction
E、Recycling
The correct answer is: BDE
Source reduction, reuse, and recycling are the three ways EPA ranks as reducing waste the most. The use
of sustainable materials helps the environment but does not necessarily impact waste reduction.

468、 The calculation of total cost and yearly savings in comparison with convential projects is called:
A、 energy star
B、 life cycle assessment
C、 carbon footprint
D、 development footprint

469、 Which statement is true regarding the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
A、 A project must occupy at least 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) of gross floor area to earn LEED
for Commercial Interiors certification
B、 Projects with tenants that occupy the entire building are ineligible for LEED for Commercial Interiors
certification
C、 Tenants that occupy less than 10% of the building can earn LEED for Commercial Interiors
certification
D、 LEED for Commercial Interiors certification can only be achieved if the building has already achieved
LEED for Core and Shell certification
Reference: USGBC Website
A project must occupy at least 250 square feet (22 square meters) of gross floor area to earn LEED for
Commercial Interiors certification. A tenant can occupy 100% of a building and still receive LEED CI
certification. There are no space requirements for LEED CI certification, other than the Minimum Program
Requirements for any certification which requires: 'The LEED project must include a minimum of 250
square feet (22 square meters) of gross floor area.' While LEED CI and LEED CS often go hand‐in‐hand,
LEED CS is not required as a precursor to LEED CI certification.

470、 Gray or white concrete generally have a _________ reflectance and a ________ SRI valuE、
A、 lower, higher
B、 higher, lower
C、 lower, lower
D、 higher, higher
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI): a value that incorporates both solar reflectance and emittance in a single
value to represent a material's temperature in the sun. SRI quantifies how hot a surface would get relative
to standard black and standard white surfaces. It is expressed as a fraction (0.0 to 1.0) or percentage (0%
to 100%). Materials with the highest SRI values are the coolest choices for paving.Dark paving materials
generally have a low reflectance and low SRI.Gray/white paving materials generally have a higher
reflectance and a higher SRI value. To reduce the heat island effect cover the surface with materials that
have a high (not low) SRI value.


471、 Refrigerants have lower ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP).
What is ozone depletion potential that refers to the amount of ozone depletion caused by a substance?
A、 A number
B、 A variable
C、 A component
D、 A factor
E、 A portion
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) is a number that refers to the amount of ozone depletion caused by a
substance.

472、 What refrigerant has the greatest ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
A、 CO2
B、 HFC‐23
C、 CFC‐11
D、 HCFC‐22
HCFC‐22 has a low ODP, but HCFCs were still banned under the Montreal Protocol. CO2 is a natural
refrigerant and has an ODP of zero. HFCs have a negligible ODP but a higher global warming potential
(GWP). CFC‐11 and CFC‐12 set the bar for ozone depletion potential against what all other refrigerants are
measured.

473、 Which LEED category has the least total number of points a project can earn?
B、 Energy and Atmosphere
C、 Water Efficiency
D、 Indoor Environmental Quality
Energy and Atmosphere has the greatest number of points available to earn in any of the LEED rating
systems. The LEED volunteer committees weighted this group, and thus energy consumption, as having
the greatest impact on the environment. Water efficiency (WE), while of great importance, can earn the
least number of points out of the possible choices. In some LEED rating systems, Materials and Resources
can earn slightly less points, though on average the WE category has the least number of points.

474、 The number of occupants in a building would be used for what calculations?
A、 Water use baseline
B、 Development density
C、 Energy use intensity
D、 Building density
The number of occupants, the flush and flow rates of fixtures, and usage patterns are used to calculate

baseline and design case water use rates. Development density is the total square footage of all buildings
within a particular area, measured in square feet per acre or units per acre(USGBC). C is the energy
consumption divided by the number of square feet in a building. Building density is the floor area of the
building divided by the total area of the site (square feet per acre). (USGBC)

475、 What strategy is least applicable to successful waste reduction?
A、 Providing reusable water bottles to occupants
B、 Installing personal recycling bins
C、 Finding local haulers to reduce transportation costs
D、 Finding products that use less packaging
Reducing transportation costs does not reduce waste. The remaining choices are examples of source
reduction, reuse, and recycling. These three integrated strategies maximize waste reduction.

476、 What are counted as recycled materials?(choose 2)
A、 aluminium can
B、 excavated soil
C、 carpet
D、 granit flooring

477、 When encouraging bicycle use, what should be addressed for campus projects or office buildings?
A、 Providing shaded spots for the bicycles
B、 Providing showering and changing facilities
C、 Providing free helmets to bicyclers
D、 Allowing extra time for people to commute
Bicycle racks, lockers, indoor/outdoor storage rooms must be secure. Showering facilities must be
provided for commercial projects.

A、 Stormwater
B、 Well water
C、 Graywater
D、 Non‐potable water
Potable water is water that is suitable for drinking. Potable water is water that meets or exceeds EPA's
drinking water standards and comes from wells or the municipal water supply. Stormwater is not
potable. Graywater is not potable. Graywater is defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPS) as
untreated house‐hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or kitchen
sinks.Graywater includes used water from bathtubs, showers, bathroom wash basins, and water from
clothes‐washer and laundry tubs. It does not include water from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
Non‐potable water is not suitable for drinking. Non‐potable water includes stormwater, graywater, and

blackwater.

479、 What is a Minimum Project Requirement (MPR) for LEED Certification?
A、 A minimum occupancy rate of 300 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
B、 A minimum occupancy rate of 100 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
C、 A minimum occupancy rate of 25 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
D、 A minimum occupancy rate of 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
LEED MPRs require 1 FTE on an annual average

480、 What may happen if a project does not comply with the minimum program requirements?
A、 An alternative compliance path can be used
B、 The building's certification may be revoked, if the project has earned a LEED certification
C、 Additional fees or fines may be incurred
D、 The project team will need to submit a CIR
A project must adhere to the LEED Minimum Program Requirements, (MPRs) in order to achieve/retain
LEED certification. Failure to comply with MPRs may result in the certification being revoked. No fees will
be refunded. A project can meet the MPRs prior to certification, then earn project certification, and later
on something may change where the project no longer meets the MPRs. An example of this scenario is if
the occupancy rate of the building decreases. Note that after the project is certified (attained any LEED
certification at any level) the project must continue to meet the MPRs or certification can be revoked. For
example if a hotel is certified and then the hotel shuts down, the hotel is not maintaining the minimum
occupancy levels required by the MPRs. The certification could be revoked.

481、 What minimum water savings are LEED v3 projects required to achieve?
A、 20%
B、 10%
C、 15%
D、 0%
The Water Use Reduction prerequisite requires a 20% reduction of the design case compared to the
baseline case.

A、 Paved bicycled path
B、 Walkway made of recycled rubber tires
C、 Area with invasive plants
D、 The building
bodies, etc. The question asked what areas are included. Any area that has plants must be included,

whether the plants are invasive or not. Even though the area includes invasive plants which are
undesirable, they must still be included in the calculation. Invasive plants should be removed from the
landscape if possible.

483、 Which of the following credits do NOT qualify for exemplary performance?
A、Brownfield Redevelopment
B、On‐site Renewable Energy
C、Material Reuse
D、Green Power
The correct answer is A
There is no opportunity to earn an exemplary performance points for Brownfield Redevelopment. Green
Power, On‐site Renewable Energy, and Material Reuse all present opportunities for projects to exceed
minimum credit requirements and earn an exemplary performance point.

484、 A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category?
A、 Indoor Environmental Quality
B、 Sustainable Sites
Bioswales are landscape elements designed to remove silt and pollution from surface runoff water. They
consist of a swaled drainage course with gently sloped sides and filled with vegetation, compost and/or
riprap. Bioswales would be used to help improve the quality of stormwater runoff.

485、 What does the use of light colored pervious paving help with?
A、 Heat island effect
C、 Durability
D、 Irrigation
Don't confuse pervious paving with irrigation demand. Pervious paving can help with stormwater runoff
but doesn't reduce water use for irrigation. Light colored paving, or paving with a high SRI value, helps
reduce the heat island effect. Pervious paving helps with reducing stormwater runoff by allowing
stormwater to percolate through the pavement. The heat island effect is created when developed areas
have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas. An urban heat island effect is caused by sunlight
heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and rooftops. Huge quantities of heat are generated in
buildings that have dark rooftops and absorb heat rather than reflect it. Pervious paving is not necessarily
more durable than regular paving.

486、 What is a brownfield?
A、 A site without vegetation
B、 A site that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution
C、 A site without grass
D、 A site that has been graded

A brownfield is 'real property whose use may be complicated by the presences or possible presence of a
hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.' (USGBC) Projects may get special deals on developing on
these sites if the owner cleans them up first.

487、 A project team discovers a new way to avoid the heat island effect. How does the LEED certification
process reward this new concept?
A、 An extra Heat Island Effect point would be awarded
B、 An innovative performance point would be awarded
C、 An exemplary performance point would be awarded
D、 Heat Island Effect is covered by LEED, so no additional points would be given
Innovative performance as part of the Innovation in Design or Operations category is meant for green
building categories not specifically addressed by LEED. Innovation credits are not awarded for the use of a
particular product or design strategy if the technology aids in the achievement of an existing LEED credit.
USGBC/GBCI uses the CIR process for cases like this. A CIR could be submitted that specifies an alternate
way to earn the Heat Island credit. However only the Heat Island credit would be earned, not an ID point
or extra points.

488、 What area is NOT considered previously developed?
A、 Unused parking lot
C、 Stone quarry
D、 Racetrack
A parking lot has paving on it and would be considered previously developed.Previously developed land
has pre‐existing paving, construction, or significantly altered landscapes. Land that has been altered and
turned into a natural use such as agricultural, forestry, or nature preservation can no longer count as
previously developed. A stone quarry is an altered landscape. A race track is an altered landscape.

489、 In a state with a closed electricity market, how can off‐site green power be purchased?
A、 Have certified wood scraps delivered onsite for burning
B、 Through an ENERGY STAR approved utility provider
C、 Purchase power from a USGBC approved provider
D、 Enroll in a Green‐e renewable power program from the utility provider
A may help with generating on‐site renewable energy. ENERGY STAR does not approve power providers.
USGBC does not approve power providers. Some utility companies allow the purchase of renewable
energy, sometimes for a price premium. Make sure the source of the energy is Green‐e certified for it to
qualify for LEED credit.

490、 A site described as accessible means the site meets the requirements of which standard?

A、 AIA
B、 GBCI
C、 USGBC
D、 ADA
ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act.
Accessible describes a site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with the guidelines outlined
in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

491、 What statement is true regarding the Clean Air Act?
A、 No production and no importing of any HCFCs will be allowed after 2030 under the Clean Air Act
B、 The Sustainable Sites category references the Clean Air Act in regards to airborne dust generation
from construction activities
C、 The Clean Air Act provides recommendations on carbon emissions for all new commercial buildings
D、 The Clean Air Act defines what constitutes a low‐emitting or fuel‐efficient vehicle
The United States implemented HCFC phaseout through Clean Air Act Regulations. Under the Clean Air
Act in 2030 no production and no importing of any HCFCs is allowed. This is achieved by following the EPA
Construction General Permit, or local codes, whichever is more stringent. Neither LEED, nor the Clean Air
Act provides any type of limit or recommendation on how much carbon emission a building should have.
LEED has its own definitions of low‐emitting and fuel‐efficient vehicles. The Clean Air Act provides no such
definitions.

492、 A rainwater harvesting system can help with:
A、 Water efficiency
B、 Stormwater management
The most effective method to minimize runoff volume and treatment requirements is to reduce the
amount of impervious areA、
D、 Site restoration
Rainwater harvesting does not help restore sites.
Stormwater can be diverted into cisterns or other storage tanks for use in landscaping, inside for fixture
flushing, and for process water needs. Rainwater cisterns (tanks) can be used as a structural measure to
remove pollutants from runoff. Rainwater harvesting does not reduce the heat island effect.

493、 What would the drawing of a 1/2 mile radius around a project on a site map help the project team
determine?
A、 Proximity to basic services
B、 Proximity to public transportation
C、 Proximity to open space
D、 Proximity to off‐site renewable energy

A is how project teams determine basic services for community connectivity. Access to public
transportation is determined by measuring walking distance to the transit stop. Open space is part of
the project site, not around it. Off‐site renewable energy can be purchased from anywhere and is not
limited by distance or a radius around the project site.

494、 What percentage of waste does construction and demolition debris contribute to landfills each
year in the United States?
A、 30%
B、 20%
C、 40%
D、 50%
Construction and demolition debris make up 40% of the solid waste stream in the United States.

495、 A project that uses 100% green power can earn credit in what LEED categories?
D、 Indoor Environmental Quality
E、 Energy and Atmosphere
A project can also earn points for exemplary performance under Innovation in Design if the project meets
the exemplary performance requirements. For example in the LEED NC rating system a project would
need to purchase 100% green power to earn exemplary performance. Green power is awarded points
under the Energy and Atmosphere credit category.

496、 What statement is true regarding wool carpet made from wool leftover from the carpet
manufacturing process?
A、 This material does not contain recycled content
B、 This material is an example of post‐consumer recycled content
C、 This material is an example of post‐industrial recycled content
D、 This material is an example of pre‐consumer recycled content
A would not be considered any type of recycled material. If a manufacturing process uses scraps and puts
them back in the assembly line, it is a good practice but it does not count towards pre or post consumer
recycled content. Post‐consumer material ‐ is material recycled from consumer waste. Postconsumer
recycled content ‐ is the percentage of material in a product that was consumer waste. The recycled
material was generated by household, commercial, industrial, or institutional end‐users and can no longer
be used for its intended purpose. It includes returns of materials from the distribution chain. Examples
include construction and demolition debris, materials collected through recycling programs, discarded
products (e.g., furniture, cabinetry, decking), and landscaping waste (e.g., leaves, grass clippings, tree
trimmings). (ISO 14021) Pre‐consumer content ‐ formerly known as post‐industrial content, is the
percentage of material in a product that is recycled from manufacturing waste. Examples include planer

shavings, plytrim, sawdust, chips, bagasse, sunflower seed hulls, walnut shells, culls, trimmed materials,
print overruns, overissue publications, and obsolete inventories. Excluded are materials such as rework,
regrind, or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that
generated it (ISO 14021). Post‐industrial content is now called pre‐consumer content.

497、 With regards to refrigerants, what is a natural conflict between the prevention of ozone depletion
and global warming?
A、 Refrigerants that deplete the ozone layer are less efficient
B、 Refrigerants contain global warming gases
C、 Refrigerants contain ozone layer gases
D、 Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient
If a cooling system achieves greater efficiency only at the environmental price of using a
chlorine‐containing refrigerant, an inevitable environmental conflict exists.

498、 What environmental issue occurs from stormwater runoff?
A、 Ozone depletion
B、 Heat islands
C、 Sedimentation
D、 Blackwater
Stormwater consists of rainwater and melted snow that run off streets, lawns, farms, and construction
and industrial sites. Stormwater runoff can lead to sedimentation. Sedimentation is where pollutants from
natural or human activities add particles to water bodies. Pollutants come from soil, fertilizer, oil or gas on
roadways, pesticides, etc. Stormwater runoff should be controlled onsite by harvesting the water,
increasing open space, and reducing impervious surfaces.

499、 On average what part of a building consumes the most energy in the United States?
A、 Water heating
B、 Cooling
C、 Lighting
D、 Space heating
Reference: Green Building & LEED Core Concepts Guide
Water heating consumes 8% of a building's energy use. Cooling consumes 7% of a building's energy use.
Lighting consumes 20% of a building's energy use. Space heating consumes 38% of a building's energy use,
on average. While our study guide states 'Lighting is often the largest contributor to a building's energy
use' on average space heating is the greatest contributor. The difference can be the climate where the
building is located.

500、 What percent of water chillers in existing buildings still use CFCs?
A、 30%
B、 40%
C、 50%

D、 20%
In the U.S., 99% of buildings are existing buildings; of those, 50% are older buildings that have old,
inefficient, leaky chillers that use CFCs. Replacing or retrofitting these units could save energy while
reducing the negative environmental effects of CFC use.

501、 A multi‐family building that is 3 stories in height would be certified under what rating system?
A、 LEED for Core and Shell
B、 LEED for Commercial Interiors
C、 LEED for Homes
D、 LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core & Shell is a green building rating system for designers, builders, developers and new
building owners who want to address sustainable design for new core and shell construction. Core and
shell covers base building elements such as structure, envelope and the HVAC system. LEED for Core &
Shell is designed to be complementary to the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system, as both rating
systems establish green building criteria for developers, owners and tenants. LEED for Commercial
Interiors is appropriate for interior spaces that are undergoing alteration work for at least 60% of the
certifying gross floor area. LEED for Homes is appropriate for single family and low‐rise (1‐3 stories)
multifamily residential buildings that are undergoing new construction or a gut rehab. Projects with
kitchens, dormitories and assisted living facilities may use LEED for Homes. Mid‐rise (4‐6 stories)
multifamily residential buildings, dormitories, and assisted living facilities may use either LEED for Homes
or the LEED for Homes Mid‐Rise Pilot Rating System. This depends on whether kitchens are present in the
units. LEED for New Construction is primarily for whole buildings that are new or undergoing major
construction. This rating system is appropriate for any project that does not have another LEED rating
system defined (Schools, Healthcare, Retail). LEED NC can be used for residential projects of 4 or more
stories.

502、 Which statement is true regarding a LEED for New Construction project?
A、 No refrigerants are used in the building
B、 This rating system can be used for tenant spaces
C、 The owner or tenant must occupy more than 50% of the building's leasable square footage
D、 No refrigerants are used in the HVAC systems
LEED NC projects allow the use of refrigerants. Projects for tenant spaces would use LEED for Commercial
Interiors (CI). The owner or tenant must occupy more than 50% of the building's leasable square footage
to pursue LEED NC otherwise the project should pursue LEED for Core & Shell. Do not confuse no
refrigerants with no CFC‐based refrigerants. This rating system allows the use of refrigerants, just not
CFC‐based ones.

503、 What is Global Warming Potential as it relates to refrigerants?
A、 The efficiency of a refrigerant
B、 Speed at which an appliance loses its refrigerant

C、 A measurement of how much effect the given refrigerant will have on global warming in relation to
carbon dioxide.
D、 The potential for a single molecule of the refrigerant to destroy the ozone layer
A is no LEED value which identifies refrigerant efficiency. B is the leakage rate for a piece of equipment.
CO2 has a GWP of 1. This is usually measured over a 100‐year period. In this case the lower the value of
GWP the better the refrigerant is for the environment. D is the Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP).

504、 Reduced emissions are a benefit of purchasing:
A、 RECs
B、 Recycled water
C、 Materials with high SRI
D、 Certified wood
RECs are a tradable commodity representing the 'greenness' of green power. They are purchased when a
project does not have access to green power through their utility provider. However, this isn't a way to
bypass purchasing power; when RECs are purchased the project still needs to pay the normal electricity
bills. RECs represent the reduced emissions of renewable energy compared to conventional fossil fuels.
RECs are sold separately allowing people to purchase the 'greenness' of the electricity. This allows anyone
to purchase an REC even if the power to their building is not green power. RECs have no geographic
any other state. RECs cannot be purchased for a project's own on‐site renewable energy systems. For
example if a project has a solar array, the building owner could not issue RECs to themselves. Recycled
water supplied by municipalities helps reduce potable water use. Materials with high SRI help reduce the
heat island effect. Sustainable forestry is the environmental benefit of certified wood.

505、 Which of the following strategies have earned innovation in design / operations in the past?
A、 Implementing a green parking design
B、 Using organic foods in a cafeteria
C、 Using high volume fly ash in concrete
D、 Implementing an educational outreach program
Green education is one of the most common innovation points projects often add. These programs
outline the green building strategies used in the building. The programs may include self‐guided tours or
computer kiosks in the main entryway of the building so visitors can learn about the building. Reducing
the parking requirements is covered in LEED in the reduced parking design credits. Organic food use is
not considered an innovative design. Fly ash is a byproduct of burning coal and can be used to offset the
quantity of cement used in concrete mix.

506、 What information can be entered in the LEED Score Card?
A、 Certification estimate
B、 Points attempted for prerequisites
C、 USGBC Member ID

D、 If the credit will be streamlined
The LEED Credit Checklist is also called the LEED Scorecard. Filling out the scorecard allows project teams
to determine a project's preliminary certification rating (or level).

507、 What are indigenous plants?
A、 Plants that require lots of fertilizer
B、 Plants with high watering requirements
C、 Plants that are high maintenance
D、 Plants that have been in the area for many years and are not invasive
Native plants are those that grow naturally in an area, or that have been in an area for many years. Native
plants require less water, fertilizer, and pest control. These plants can be trees, shrubs, flowers, or grasses.
Adaptive plants are non‐native plants that perform well in the local climate. Native and adaptive plants
require less water, and are more disease resistant because they are suited to the region's usual rainfall,
soil, and temperature.

508、 A project that builds on a greenfield has selected what type of site?
A、 A site that was previously public parkland
B、 A site that is farmland
C、 A site located in an urban area
D、 A site that hasn't been developed on before
Public parkland may or may not be a greenfield but not all greenfields are public parkland. Farmland can
be considered a greenfield but not all greenfields are farmland. Greenfields are normally in suburban
areas. Greenfields are sites not previously developed or graded that could support open space, habitat,
or agriculture. LEED prefers not building on greenfields but using previously developed land instead.

509、 What does the IPMVP Volume III provide information on?
A、 Best practices for verifying the energy performance of a new building
B、 Government restrictions for the water flow limits of fixtures
C、 Best design techniques for acoustics in schools
D、 Best management practices for construction activity pollution prevention
The IPMVP Volume III is used for measurement & verification, and provides best practice techniques for
verifying the energy performance of a new building.You can view the IPMVP v3 here if you want to take a
quick look: http://www.p2pays.org/ref/41/40512.pdf
Don't spend too much time in this document ‐ the link is only provided to reinforce your knowledge. The
document isn't in the exam reference materials so don't read this document for more than a minute. The
standard is used in the rating systems and you should be familiar with what the standard is used for.

510、 To earn LEED credits for environmentally preferable materials, wood used on a project should be:

A、 Green Seal certified
B、 FSC certified
C、 Harvested within 1,500 miles of the project site
D、 ASHRAE approved
Green Seal is a certification for paints, not wood. FSC certified wood is the type of wood LEED accepts as
environmentally preferable due to how the forest is managed. If the wood was harvested within 500 miles
it would be environmentally preferable. ASHRAE is unrelated to wood.

511、 A project team has excluded a section of land in order to meet the requirements of one of the LEED
credits. What is true about this action?
A、 This action is allowed if the gross floor area of the LEED project building is less than 2% of the gross
land area within the LEED project boundary
B、 Certain sections of land can be excluded from the site boundary if a responsible party submits a
licensed professional exemption form
C、 This action would not be allowed under any of the rating systems
D、 This action would only be allowed under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
rating system
Reference: LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements
If the gross floor area is less than 2% of the gross land area within the LEED project boundary the project
doesn't meet the Minimum Program Requirements. 'The Licensed Professional Exemption Form can be
used by a project team's registered professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape
architect to submit a streamlined path to certain credits, bypassing otherwise required submittals.' ‐ O&M
Introduction Land cannot be excluded for the purposes of complying with a credit/prerequisite. This is
known as gerrymandering.

512、 Which of the following statements are true about Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?
A、 CIRs can be submitted for prerequisites
B、 CIRs can only be submitted during the design phase of a project
C、 Product vendors can access all CIRs to meet any updated credit requirements
D、 CIRs cannot be submitted in regards to the LEED Accredited Professional credit
Reference: Guidelines for CIR Customers
CIRs can be submitted for any prerequisite or credit for the project's rating system. CIRs can be submitted
at any time up until the project administrator submits all of the documentation for certification. Inquiries
must request guidance on just one credit or prerequisite (unless there is technical justification to do
otherwise) and generally contain one concise question or a set of related questions. It is often helpful to
discuss the inquiry within context of the credit's intent. Anyone on the project team (after being added to
LEED Online for that project) can submit the CIR, then someone has to pay GBCI for the review of the CIR.
Anyone on the project team can access the CIRs for that specific project. A project vendor does not have
access to all CIRs. CIRs can be submitted for any prerequisite or credit for the project's rating system.

513、 Selecting which of the following sites would have the greatest positive environmental impact?

A、 Parkland near basic services
B、 An old building
C、 A previously undeveloped site
D、 Locating the project near public parking
Parkland is open space (though not for the project) and should be avoided for building on. Redeveloping
(or reuse) of an existing site significantly minimizes the project's impact on the environment. It also
provides the project team opportunity to reuse existing infrastructure. This is a greenfield site and would
not be the best choice for building on. Locating the project near public parking may reduce the project's
parking needs but this is not the best answer choice.

514、 What would qualify as preferred parking for LEED?
A、 Providing discounted parking passes for low‐emitting and fuel efficient vehicles
B、 Delivery truck parking
C、 Bicycle parking
D、 Visitor drop‐off areas
Preferred parking spaces are for particular users and are parking spaces that are closest to the main
entrance of a project. They do not include handicapped parking. For LEED, other forms of preferred
parking include discounted parking passes, designated covered spaces, and guaranteed passes in a lottery
system. Preferred parking is a strategy by LEED to reduce the pollution from automobiles. Preferred
parking is reserved for carpools, vanpools, and occupants who drive low‐emitting and fuel efficient
vehicles. Each of these drivers help reduce automobile use and/or emissions. LEED allows providing
discounted parking passes to owners of low‐emitting and fuel‐efficient vehicles. The discounted passes
may help to encourage the purchase of these vehicles that are better for the environment.

515、 What project team meeting is used to integrate green strategies across all aspects of the building
design, drawing on the expertise of all participants?
A、 LEED roundtable
B、 Steering committee
C、 Technical Advisory Group
D、 Design charrette
Design Charrette: No later than the design development phase and preferably during schematic design,
conduct at least one full‐day integrated design workshop with the project team. Use the workshop to
integrate green strategies across all aspects of the building design, drawing on the expertise of all
participants. (USGBC)

516、 What is the primary purpose of registering a project for LEED?
A、 To register individuals for the GBCI exams
B、 To get your company and the project media publicity
C、 To obtain free USGBC consulting
D、 To gain access to project tools and resources

Reference: GBCI website for registration
Project registration is unrelated to exam registration. While this is a secondary benefit it is not the
primary purpose. USGBC consulting is not free. The primary purpose for registering a project is to gain
access to the project tools needed for the certification process.

517、 How does a life cycle assessment (LCA) differ from life cycle costing (LCC)?
A、 LCA takes into account economic performance while LCC does not
B、 LCA does not take into account economic performance while LCC does
C、 LCA is cradle‐to‐cradle while LCC is not
D、 LCA does not take into account environmental performance while LCC does
Life cycle assessment is an analysis that takes into account the environmental aspects and potential
impacts associated with a product, process, or service. Life cycle costing is used to evaluate economic
performance.

518、 What statement is true about exemplary performance?
A、 Exemplary performance will result in rebates of all certification fees
B、 Exemplary performance will earn a project a Platinum rating
C、 Locating a project near ten basic services is exemplary performance
D、 Exemplary performance is not available for all credits
Exemplary performance is a type of innovative design. An example is reducing water use by a higher
threshold than required by the credit (e.g., the project uses 50% less water compared to the 20% less
water required). Exemplary performance is not available for all credits. The reference guides for each
rating system indicate which credits are eligible for exemplary performance.

519、 What best defines the project boundary?
A、 Total area within the platted property line not including any nonconstructed areas
B、 Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification
C、 Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; it encompasses all areas of the site,
including constructed and nonconstructed areas
D、 Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it
While you may have a different definition of some terms the LEED exams test on the USGBC definitions,
not on personal experience or beliefs. Therefore the practice tests include the definitions from USGBC.
The LEED boundary is the portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification. For single building
developments, this is the entire project scope and is generally limited to the site boundary ‐ they are not
necessarily the same thing. In the case of a multiple building project the LEED boundary is that part of the
entire project being submitted for certification as determined by the project team. For example for a
campus project that might have 5 buildings, each building is submitted separately for certification. The
LEED boundary is set for each of the 5 buildings though they cannot overlap if they property is contiguous.
The property boundary is the total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; it encompasses
all areas of the site, including constructed and nonconstructed areas. (USGBC) The project boundary is the

platted property line of the project defining land and water within it.

520、 What has the lowest priority in building design?
A、 Plumbing codes
B、 LEED Rating System
C、 Building codes
D、 Fire protection codes
Although the LEED Rating System is critical to a successful green building project, all local, state, and
federal codes and regulations have precedent over any LEED standards. A project team can't ignore local
codes in favor of a green building strategy. Both must be addressed. Certain locales have their own set of
green codes, which must be addressed as well.

521、 What project design strategy would minimize a project's water usage the most?
A、 Increasing the area of permeable surfaces
B、 Installing a landscape that needs no irrigation
C、 Directing runoff into retention ponds or bioswales
D、 Minimize the quantity of hardscapes on the project site
A strategy can help with stormwater control. A landscape that requires no irrigation uses less water. C
strategy helps with stormwater control. D strategy helps with stormwater control and increasing open
space.

522、 A project team demos an existing building and will reuse the shell of the building and recycle the
rest of the construction and demolition debris. What credit areas could the project earn points under?
(Choose 2)
A、 Building Reuse
B、 Recycled Content
C、 Community Connectivity
D、 Construction Waste Management
Building reuse can be earned when projects reuse existing portions of a building including the exterior
walls, roof, structural flooring, interior walls, etc. Note the difference between recycling and the use of
recycled content. Recycling is the act of keeping materials out of landfills to reduce the demand for virgin
resources. Recycled content are materials that contain pre or post consumer recycled content. Reusing an
existing building does not imply community connectivity can be earned. Community connectivity is
achieved when a project is located near basic services, and there is pedestrian access between those
services. The recycled debris would help the project divert waste from landfills and earn credit for
construction waste management.

523、 Which of the following is NOT a type of biofuel?
A、 Geothermal
B、 Soybean oil
C、 Cow manure

D、 Wood chips
Biofuels are made from organic material, such as animal and plant waste. Geothermal energy comes from
the ground.

524、 There are typical laws and guidelines followed on most projects. Which of the following is not
specifically relevant to green building vs. typical construction?
A、 Illuminating Engineering Society's lighting standards
B、 ISO 14021
C、 Local zoning
D、 ASHRAE standards
Reference: Sustainable Building Technical Manual: Part II,
IESNA specifies lighting power densities for external lighting to help reduce light pollution. The ISO 14000
product oriented standards include Environmental Labels and Declaration, Life Cycle Assessment, and
Design for Environment. These standards are intended to be applicable for assessing the environmental
performance of products and services as well as providing guidance on improving their environmental
performance. The ISO 14021 series standards, Environmental Labels and Declaration, are communication
tools that convey information on environmental aspects of a product or service to the market. These
standards are used for recycled materials to label their pre and/or post consumer content. Local zoning
must be followed regardless of the type of project. Local zoning are the local government regulations
imposed to promote orderly development of private lands and prevent land‐use conflicts. ASHRAE
standards are referenced in many building codes both for green and conventional building.

525、 Some wood flooring recovered onsite from a renovation project was refurbished and reused
onsitE、 What type of material is the wood flooring considered?(Choose 2)
A、 Recycled content
B、 Salvaged material
C、 Virgin wood
D、 Regional/local material
The question is asking about which groups of materials the wood flooring would be included in. Do not
confuse recycled content with salvaged materials. Recycled content contains materials that have been
recycled. An example is insulation made from recycled newspapers. Salvaged materials are construction
materials recovered from building sites and reused on different building sites in the same or a different
capacity. Examples can include flooring, brick, beams, and doors. The flooring would be a salvaged
material since it was found and used onsite. Virgin wood is new wood. Since the wood flooring was
obtained from the renovation project the wood was not new and was not cut down from a forest
specifically for the use in the project. This material would also be a regional/local material since it came
from onsite. You may hear regional materials also referred to as local materials. Exam objective V.B from
the GBCI handbook is 'Locally (regionally) Harvested and Manufactured Materials'. The USGBC GA study
guide also has 'Regional/Locally Sourced Materials' in the book's definitions. The terms mean the same
thing.

526、 In an existing building, what can a project team replace CFCs with and still earn LEED certification?

(Choose 2)
A、 Any other refrigerant
B、 Only HFCs or natural refrigerants
C、 Only natural refrigerants
D、 Natural ventilation
Any non CFC‐based refrigerant is acceptable to earn LEED certification. HCFCs and HFCs can be used as
refrigerants as well as natural refrigerants. HCFCs and HFCs can be used as refrigerants as well as natural
refrigerants. The team can choose to re‐design the building to use natural ventilation in place of
refrigerants.

527、 Which of the following are transient occupants? (Choose 2)
A、 Full time employees
B、 Shoppers
C、 Part‐time receptionists
D、 Shift workers
E、 College students in a classroom
Transient occupants are occupants that do not use facilities consistently and on a regular or daily basis.
Students, shoppers, and museum visitors are all types of transient occupants. Full‐time equivalent (FTE)
represents a regular building occupant in a project building. An FTE of 1.0 means that the person is
equivalent to a full‐time worker, while an FTE of 0.5 signals that the worker is only half‐time. Transient
occupants, along with Full Time Equivalents, are used when calculating reductions in water usage, and
some alternative transportation credits.

528、 The ASHRAE standards cover which LEED topics? (Choose 3)
A、 VOC emissions
B、 Carbon emissions
C、 Ventilation rates
D、 Minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of most buildings
E、 Thermal comfort conditions
ASHRAE 55‐2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy help with defining what makes
a comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Indoor conditions are considered acceptable if 80% or
more of occupants find them acceptable. VOC emissions are addressed by Green Seal and Green Label.
LEED does not reference a standard for carbon emissions. ASHRAE 62.1‐2007 Ventilation for Acceptable
Indoor Air Quality specifies minimum ventilation rates. These rates are used to improve indoor air quality
as part of the IEQ credit category. ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 establishes minimum requirements for the energy
efficient design of buildings (not included are single family homes or multifamily homes less than 3
stories).

529、 What general documentation is not submitted for LEED certification?
A、 Project photos / drawings
B、 Legal contracts

C、 Project narrative
D、 Typical floor plans
E、 Elevations

530、 What is a way a project team can increase the density of a building?
A、 Designing a smaller building footprint and maximizing the floor‐area ratio
B、 Building on a brownfield
C、 Locate the building near mass transit
D、 Designing a net‐zero building
Building density is the floor area of the building divided by the total area of the site (square feet per acre)
(USGBC). LEED suggests building up rather than out to increase the density of the building while
preserving the land in the project area. Building on a brownfield is unrelated to project density. Locating
the building near mass transit assists with providing alternative transportation compared with single
occupant commuting with automobiles. Net‐zero buildings are buildings that generate enough
electricity to meet their energy demands.

531、 What is an example of an ongoing operating cost?
A、 Design of a sedimentation control plan
B、 Carpet installation
C、 Attorney fees for building contracts
D、 Salaries for building janitorial services
Design of a sedimentation control plan is a soft cost. Soft costs: These costs involve all of the other fees
involved in the completion of the project. You would include your attorney fees, other professional fees,
testing, appraisal, marketing, office, and overhead expenses. Soft costs are those expenditures necessary
to complete a project but not directly 'bricks and mortar,' such as design and consultant fees,
communications costs, interim housing, moving or relocation costs, and additional district staffing. Carpet
installation is a hard cost. Hard costs: By far the largest portion of the expenses in a construction budget,
the hard costs are mostly comprised of the actual construction costs incurred to build the project. In most
cases, it will include the land, but that particular cost is usually separated in order to find out the actual
construction expenses. Examples include masonry, wood, steel, carpet, tile, mechanical systems, roofing.
Attorney fees are a type of soft cost. Soft costs: These costs involve all of the other fees involved in the
completion of the project. You would include your attorney fees, other professional fees, testing, appraisal,
marketing, office, and overhead expenses. Soft costs are those expenditures necessary to complete a
project but not directly 'bricks and mortar,' such as design and consultant fees, communications costs,
interim housing, moving or relocation costs, and additional district staffing. Operating costs are another
type of cost for a building in addition to hard and soft costs. These costs occur after the building is
complete and up and running. These costs include utilities such as water and electricity as well as the
costs of maintenance personnel ‐ janitorial, landscape, security.

532、 What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project?
A、 Areas farthest from transportation services

B、 Areas with community connectivity
C、 Areas with long commute times
D、 Areas that require updated infrastructure
Choosing urban areas that are previously developed with high development densities can earn a project
LEED points for community connectivity. Replacing infrastructure can earn points under the LEED for
Neighborhood Development rating system, however this is not the best choice.

533、 A product's materials were extracted 300 miles from a project site, while the product was
manufactured 600 miles from the project site. What statement is true about the product?
A、 The product does not count as a regionally harvested and regionally manufactured material
B、 The product is considered a regionally harvested and regionally manufactured material
C、 The product counts toward source reduction
D、 The product can count as a salvaged material
LEED gives credit for regional materials when certain percentages of materials are extracted, harvested or
recovered, and manufactured within 500 miles. In this example the material was extracted within 500
miles, but it was not manufactured within 500 miles. An example would be flooring where the trees for
the flooring was extracted (cut down) 300 miles from the project site, but the flooring was milled and
finished 600 miles from the project site. Because the flooring was 'manufactured' outside of the 500 mile
limit, the material doesn't count as regional. B is not a regional material because it was manufactured
outside of the 500 mile radius LEED requires for a material to be considered regional. Source reduction is
a method to reduce construction waste by choosing materials with less packaging or that are sized
correctly. Salvaged materials are materials that are being reused. The question states the material is
extracted and manufactured so it is new not salvaged.

534、 Letter templates must be signed by which person?
A、 Project manager
B、 Assignator
C、 Project owner
D、 Declarant
The declarant is the person who will sign a submittal template. Each template can have a different
declarant. Each rating system will have its own set of forms that must be completed and submitted for
documentation and verification. These forms are called submittals or credit templates, and are dynamic
PDF forms that can be filled out and saved on a computer then uploaded directly back to LEED Online. The
credit forms are also referred to as letter templates, credit templates, submittal templates, or submittals.

535、 Using rainwater for irrigation will likely have a negative impact on what project area?
A、 Building energy use
B、 Heat island effect
C、 Innovation
D、 Stormwater management

Rainwater systems require pumps to move the water and the added pumps would require added energy.
The heat island effect is not impacted by stormwater collection. Innovation would not be negatively
impacted. Stormwater management would be positively ‐ not negatively – impacted.

536、 Installing photovoltaic cells on a building's rooftop will help with what green building area?
A、 Recycled Materials
B、 Onsite Renewable Energy
C、 Green Power
D、 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Mechanical equipment cannot be included in the recycled materials calculations. Onsite renewable
energy is used to reduce the energy demand from grid sources, such as coal burning plants. Photovoltaic
cells, or solar panels, are one of the most common types of onsite renewable energy. Green power is
offsite renewable energy. Fundamental refrigerant management addresses zero use of CFCs in a building's
base HVAC&R systems.

537、 Building permit fees for a project are what type of cost?
A、 Hard cost
B、 Life cycle cost
C、 Soft cost
D、 Operating cost
Operating costs are another type of cost for a building in addition to hard and soft costs. These costs
occur after the building is complete and up and running. These costs include utilities such as water and
electricity as well as the costs of maintenance personnel ‐ janitorial, landscape, security. Hard costs: By far
the largest portion of the expenses in a construction budget, the hard costs are mostly comprised of the
actual construction costs incurred to build the project. In most cases, it will include the land, but that
particular cost is usually separated in order to find out the actual construction expenses. Examples include
masonry, wood, steel, carpet, tile, mechanical systems, roofing. Life cycle costing is used to evaluate
economic performance and takes into account operational and maintenance costs throughout the life of
the product. Soft costs: These costs involve all of the other fees involved in the completion of the project.
You would include your attorney fees, other professional fees, testing, appraisal, marketing, office, and
overhead expenses. Soft costs are those expenditures necessary to complete a project but not directly
'bricks and mortar,' such as design and consultant fees, communications costs, interim housing, moving or
relocation costs, and additional district staffing.

538、 How does drip irrigation save water?
A、 By reducing the microclimate factor
B、 By reducing the heat island effect
C、 By using only non‐potable water
D、 By increasing irrigation efficiency
Water efficient landscaping helps reduce the need from potable water from local and regional aquifers.
Drip irrigation is a highly effective way to deliver water to a plant's roots because the water isn't lost to

the wind, evaporation, or runoff. Drip irrigation has a 90% irrigation efficiency compared to 65% for
conventional sprinkler systems.

539、 A member company wants to display its USGBC member logo. What would be an appropriate use
for the USGBC member logo?
A、 On company letterhead
B、 On a company's product to show product endorsement
C、 On the company's website home page linking to the company's LEED projects
D、 On any partner website of the member company
Reference: USGBC Website on Logo use
This question pertains to exam objective I.P USGBC Policies (e.g., trademark usage; logo usage) from the
LEED GA Candidate Handbook. While we receive many comments about the relevance of these types of
questions, the subject matter may come up on your exam. The use of the USGBC and LEED logos are listed
in the exam objectives to prevent misuse of these logos and to purposely or inadvertently spread
incorrect information about LEED and USGBC. It is important to know how you can and cannot use the
logo so that you help the green building movement rather than hinder it. Use of the USGBC member logo
is limited to member companies. See the logo usage document for the limits on use. From the document:
Member Logo on Product Packaging. USGBC does not review, certify, or endorse products. As such, the
Member Logo may not be used to indicate any kind of endorsement by USGBC of any product or service,
to indicate that any official status for any product or service has been conferred by or is otherwise
associated with USGBC, or to show any kind of relationship with USGBC other than to signify the company
is a USGBC member.

540、 Which of the following statements are true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)?
A、 RPCs are awarded for using local green power
B、 RPCs are not new credits; they are 'bonus points'
C、 RPCs are awarded for locating the project in urban areas
D、 RPCs are always awarded for reducing automobile use
Reference: RPC FAQ
Projects can use green power from any certified source, not just 'local' sources. Regional Priority Credits ‐
these are bonus points for encouraging teams to attempt LEED credits that address specific environmental
priorities in the project's region. Each zipcode in the U.S. has 6 LEED credits that are extra important to
that zipcode. A project that achieves one of those credits earns a bonus point, up to a maximum of 4.
Here is an example. In Georgia zipcode 30002 saving water is important, because Georgia has had a lot of
droughts lately.
See what is important in your zipcode here:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1984
RPCs are not new credits; they are 'bonus points' for existing credits.
Pre‐2009 rating systems are not eligible unless the project moves to the LEED 2009 rating system.
RPCs for international projects do not exist. D depends on the zipcode, so it is not 'always'.

541、 What gives the ozone layer legal protection?

B、 ASHRAE Standards
C、 US DOE
D、 Kyoto Protocol
According to Treatment by LEED of Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants, the legal protection of the
ozone layer is well in place throughout most of the international community via the Montreal Protocol.
Under the Montreal Protocol, CFC production in the United States ended in 1995. To implement the
recycling of ozone‐depleting compounds.

542、 What type of residences have at least 15% more efficiency than the 2004 International Residential
Code?
A、 Residences with energy efficient appliances
B、 ENERGY STAR
C、 Residences built with sustainable materials
D、 ComfortWise
ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004
International Residential Code (IRC). Many of the rating systems use parts of the Energy Star standard for
meeting the requirements of some credits. It is important to know Energy Star is a government standard,
because you will come across it. LEED Homes using Energy Star ratings to measure energy performance.
Energy Star is run by the EPA.

543、 Which of the following are strategies to reduce construction waste?
A、 Select sustainable building materials
B、 Give unused materials to a salvage yard
C、 Use FSC certified materials
D、 Haul unused materials to a landfill

A、 Where construction debris will be diverted
B、 Erosion control
C、 The percent of certified wood used on the project
D、 Asbestos removal
Hazardous waste is not included and must be disposed of based on local codes. The plan should include
the goals of the team as well as what will be diverted, where to, and by whom. Erosion control is not part
of construction waste management.


545、 Biomass is what type of material?
A、 Plant material
B、 Fly‐ash
C、 Animal waste
D、 Landfill gas
Biomass is plant material converted to heat energy to produce electricity.

546、 What are some of the goals of filling in the LEED Score Card?
A、 To obtain owner buy‐in for the project
B、 To determine credit responsibilities
C、 To determine the target certification level
D、To estimate the ROI of the project
The LEED Score Card is a tool used to determine how many points the project can reasonably assume will
be achieved. B is set in LEED Online and is determined by the project team. Some type of reporting would
determine the ROI. Owner buy‐in is outside the scope of the LEED Scorecard.

547、 IEQ ensures excellent indoor air quality and comfort. What is reduced by it?
A、 Toxins
B、 Air elements
C、 Dust
D、 Viruses
Indoor Environmental Quality: Ensure Excellent Indoor Air Quality (IEQ) and Comfort, Reduce Toxins &
Pollutants.

548、 If the systems are yielding the benefits that were anticipated from the initial investment then which
help determine from following below?
A、 Justification
B、 Verification
C、 Explanation
D、 Measurement
E、 Substantiation
Measurement also helps determine if the systems are yielding the benefits that were anticipated from the
initial investment.

549、 What tool is used to determine the target certification level?
A、 EPA's Target Finder
B、 LEED Online
C、 CIR

D、 LEED Score Card
Target Finder is a no‐cost online tool that enables architects and building owners to set energy targets and
receive an EPA energy performance score for projects during the design process. LEED Online is the tool
used for documenting the project. CIRs are specific questions regarding one credit or one prerequisite.
They are submitted using LEED Online or using a standalone CIR form. The LEED Scorecard helps teams
decide what credits to achieve.

550、 What are the environmental benefits of using salvaged materials on a project? (Choose 2)
A、 Reduced transportation costs
B、 Reduced demand for virgin resources
C、 Reduced waste
D、 They contain recycled content
Reduces transportation costs are a benefit of regional materials. The question did not state the salvaged
materials were located within 500 miles of the project site. Salvaged materials reduce the demand for
virgin materials and reduce waste. For example flooring that is taken from a demo project can be reused
elsewhere so that trees do not have to be cut down to supply wood for new flooring. Waste is reduced
because the materials are already manufactured. For example, if salvaged acoustical tile is used, the tiles
are already cut to size. There is no need for manufacturing new tiles which could result in waste from the
manufacturing process. Salvaged materials will usually not have information about the content of the
material. Containing recycled content isn't of itself an environmental benefit.

551、 The size of the parking lot for a project will be determined by:
A、 Size of the LEED boundary
B、 Size of the project boundary
C、 Local zoning
D、 Size of the property boundary
Local zoning, if it exists, will specify the amount of parking required. The size of the project site does not
alone determine the quantity of parking. The type of building and the estimated number of occupants will.
A 100 acre site doesn't mean 200 parking spaces are required if the site is only going to have a single
1,000 square foot office.

552、 The process of life cycle assessment encompasses what stages of the building process?
A、 All stages
B、 Design and construction
C、 Planning
D、 Operations
E、 Design
All parts of the building process are considered as a part of the life cycle assessment. The goal of LCA is to
compare the full range of environmental and social damages assignable to products and services, to be

able to choose the least burdensome one. A 'Life Cycle Assessment'('LCA', also known as 'life cycle
analysis', 'ecobalance', and 'cradle‐to‐grave analysis') is the investigation and valuation of the
environmental impacts of a given product or service caused or necessitated by its existence.

553、 When addressing materials and resources, a project team should incorporate which of the
following to comply with the credits and prerequisites of the MR category within the LEED rating systems?
(Choose three)
A、 The purchasing policy of the manufacturer
B、 Location of manufacturing plant of steel
C、 The type of car the CEO drives
D、 Postconsumer recycled content of a chair
E、 Extraction location of silica
The correct answer is: B, D, and E
Although evaluating all of the vendor’s procurement policies to ensure that sustainable purchasing
procedures are in place could possibly contribute to earning an Innovation in Design credit, it is not
required for compliance with any of the MR credits. The CEO’s automobile choice is also not evaluated or
assessed for LEED compliance.

554、 An environmental tobacco smoke control policy best addresses which of the following? (Choose
one)
A、 Providing ventilation requirements to effectively remove tobacco smoke
B、 Providing dedicated smoking rooms 25 feet away from building entrances
C、 Preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating indoor environments
D、 Preventing tobacco smoke from entering the air occupied by nonsmokers

555、 Which of the following is a way to reduce pollution associated with automobile use?
A、 Only provide enough parking to meet the peak parking demand
B、 Install low albedo parking surfaces
C、 Shade all parking spaces with trees
D、 Provide shuttle services to mass transit
Shuttle services to mass transit allow employees to take public transportation. The shuttle service would
ferry occupants from mass transit to their building/home. LEED rewards projects that install the minimum
amount of parking required by local code. This choice would result in the maximum amount of parking to
accommodate peak demand. It is true that implementing strategies such as providing shuttle services or
installing bicycle racks do not guarantee a reduction in single‐occupant drivers. However the goal of these
strategies are to provide an alternative with the hope that they would.

556、 What is the goal of providing secure bicycle storage?
A、 To increase the life cycle of bicycles
B、 To prevent theft
C、 To meet local regulations
D、 To keep bicycles dry

Secure storage is any method or methods that prevent theft

557、 A LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance project must comply with what
building‐related environmental laws between the project's performance period through the expiration of
the LEED certification?
A、 Federal and state laws only
B、 All federal, state, and local laws
C、 Federal laws only
D、 Federal laws and LEED referenced standards only
All projects, regardless of the rating system, must meet the MPRs defined by GBCI.
All federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations must be complied with. For LEED EB: O&M
projects, this includes complying with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations starting
at the performance period through the expiration date of the LEED certification.

558、 Which is regarded as exemplary performance?
A、 indoor water usage reduced by 30%
B、 daylight can cover 65% of the occupant area
C、 construction waste will be 75% managed
D、 double the density of development

559、 What statement is true regarding green building?
A、 Green design is a cost neutral add‐on
B、 LEED buildings were increasingly common until construction costs rose 30% in the last two years
C、 LEED teams are achieving certification through widely diverse methods
D、 The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non‐green buildings
Reference: Cost of Green Revisited
Green design should not be an add‐on. Green design should be considered in the pre‐design phasE、
When green design is considered later (construction) phase the costs go up significantly and the building
usually doesn't perform as well. LEED building is still taking place despite increases in construction costs.
LEED teams are achieving LEED certification through similar, low cost approaches. Most times the
strategies among projects are very similar for those projects that have similar goals. Widely diverse
methods would indicate every project is doing something significantly different than other projects.
According to Cost of Green Revisited ‐ The 2006 study shows essentially the same results as 2004: there is
no significant difference in average costs for green buildings as compared to non‐green buildings.

560、 What is a way LEED encourages the purchase and use of low‐emitting and fuel‐efficient vehicles?
A、 Setting up a carpool notification system
B、 Implementing car share membership
C、 Providing discounted parking passes, if parking fees exist
D、 Locating the project in a densely developed neighborhood

Discounted parking passes given to the owners of these vehicles may encourage their purchase by
offsetting any parking costs. Locating the project in a densely developed neighborhood helps channel
development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserver habitat and
natural resources.

561、 In whole building design, at what starting point in the process would the facilities managers, end
users, contractors, and architects all be involved at the same time?
A、 Pre‐occupancy
B、 Design phase
C、 Construction phase
D、 Pre‐design
In whole building design, all team members begin at the earliest point in the building process to define
common goals.

562、 A project using recycled materials manufactured 750 miles from a project site would not impact
what LEED credit area?
A、 Recycled Materials
B、 Construction Waste Management
C、 Regional Materials
D、 Community Connectivity
The question states the materials are recycled, so that of course would impact recycled materials. The use
of any material may impact the amount of construction debris. For example, if a project purchased steel
rebar that contained recycled steel and had to cut the rebar to length, the scraps may end up being
recycled again or going to a landfill. The quantity of regional materials a project uses is determined by the
percent of materials used on a project. Even though the recycled materials are outside of the 500 mile
limit, the cost of those materials are still going to be part of the regional materials calculations.
Community connectivity addresses development in urban areas to use existing infrastructure, protect
greenfields, and preserve habitat.

563、 Who decides if wastewater from showers can be used for irrigation?
A、 Universal plumbing code
B、 Project team
C、 USGBC via the CIR process
D、 Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area
Blackwater does not have a single definition accepted nationwide. Adjacent cities may have different

wastewater.

564、 Why use commingled recycling? (Choose 2)
A、 Recycled materials can be sold for more money
B、 Commingled recycling takes up less space
C、 Materials are less likely to be contaminated
D、 More kinds of materials can be recycled
E、 People are more likely to participate in the recycling program
Commingled recycling is also frequently used because it is easier for contractors/occupants to put
material into one bin. Commingled recycling uses one bin for all recycled materials. This approach is
common for curbside pickup recycling programs for residences.

565、 What is the best type of site to develop on?
A、 Greenfield
C、 Previously developed site
D、 Wetland
Selecting a previously developed site avoids disturbing natural areas that have not been developed.

566、 Which participant (as principle participant) can earn one point for project team?(choose 2)
A、 mechnical engineer
B、 outside consultant
C、 green rater for home project
D、 commission agent
E、 supplier

567、 What are differences between Hydrocarbons (HCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)?
(Choose 2)
A、 HCs have a lower global warming potential (GWP) than HCFCs
B、 HCs can be used as refrigerants in new buildings while LEED requires zero use of HCFC‐based
refrigerants in new base building elements
C、 HCs are environmentally benign to the atmosphere while HCFCs are not
D、 HCs are an ideal replacement for CFCs while HCFCs are not
'No ideal alternative for CFCs has been developed and some alternatives are not suitable for retrofits.'
(USGBC) HCs are benign to the atmosphere and thus have a low direct global warming potential (GWP).
Because HCs are less efficient they require more energy to achieve the same level of refrigeration and the
increased use of fossil fuels indirectly increases global warming. LEED requires zero use of CFC‐based (not
HCFC‐based) refrigerants in new base building elements for Fundamental Refrigerant Management, with
the intent of reducing stratospheric ozone depletion. HCs, or hydrocarbons, are natural refrigerants that
include propane, butane, ethane, isobutene, and isopentane. Natural refrigerants are benign but they

require a greater amount of energy to achieve the same level of cooling as refrigerants such as HFCs and
HCFCs. HCs are not an ideal replacement for CFCs because they require a greater amount of energy to
achieve the same level of cooling as HFCs and HCFCs.

568、 What information should not appear in a CIR? (Choose 2)
A、 Confidential information
B、 Background information on the issue
C、 Supporting information
D、 Attachments such as photographs, drawings, and product information sheets
Reference: Guidelines for CIR Customers
CIRs do not include confidential project information. Since there is no way to include attachments, the
focus should be on a clearly written statement. 'Inquiries must request guidance on just one credit or
prerequisite (unless there is technical justification to do otherwise) and generally contain one concise
question or a set of related questions. It is often helpful to discuss the inquiry within context of the
credit's intent.' (USGBC)

569、 What is at the core of an integrated project?
A、 Individual rewards
B、 Working toward individual goals
C、 Collaborative team members
D、 Cost‐based decision making
Integrated projects are based on integrated teams and frequent, collaborative communications.

570、 What types of water can NOT be used for irrigation purposes?
A、 Stormwater
B、 Potable water
C、 Laundry water
D、 Blackwater
Waste water from toilets and urinals is considered blackwater and cannot be used for irrigation (unless it
has been treated first). Graywater is defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPS) as untreated
house‐hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks. Graywater
includes used water from bathtubs, showers, bathroom wash basins, and water from clothes‐washer and
laundry tubs. It does not include water from kitchen sinks or dishwashers. We receive many questions on
this graywater issue ‐ does the soap from showers matter, what if someone washed diapers in the laundry
‐ the main point to remember is that the definition of graywater includes shower and laundry water and
that LEED allows graywater use.

571、 What benefit to society does a project that uses Regional Materials contribute?
A、 Reduced air and water pollution
B、 Supporting the local economy

C、 Reducing a project's soft costs
D、 Reducing demand for virgin resources
A is an environmental benefit of using Regional Materials because transportation is reduced. This
question asks for a benefit to society. B is a social benefit of using Regional Materials because the
community is helped through increased jobs and taxes. Purchased materials are a hard cost, not a soft
cost. D an environmental benefit of using recycled materials.

572、 LEED Minimum Project Requirements prohibit gerrymandering. What does this mean?
A、 Hiding project costs in ROI calculations
B、 Defining the site area to exclude green space between campus projects
C、 Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites
D、 Making the project building area less than 2% of the site area
Gerrymandering is prohibit: 'The boundary may not unreasonably exclude sections of land to create
boundaries in unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of complying with prerequisites or credits'.

573、 Selecting products that have been developed with a sustainable design is an example of:
A、 Recycling
B、 Waste diversion
C、 Reuse
D、 Source reduction
Source reduction reduces the materials brought into a building. This includes products that have reduced
packaging and products developed with sustainable design principles.

574、 What amount of potable water does landscaping consume in the U.S. each day on average?
A、 50%
B、 20%
C、 30%
D、 40%
Landscape irrigation consumes 30% of potable water in the U.S. each day on average.

575、 What is a density radius calculation used for?
A、 To define properties included in the development density calculation
B、 To define the area where basic services are located
C、 To define the project site area
D、 To measure any bus/rail line locations relative to the entrance of a building
While not directly referenced in the requirements of Develop Density and Community Connectivity, the
density radius is used in the density calculations as is applicable under exam objective II.A / II.B

The density radius calculation is used to draw a circle around the project plan and identify properties
within or intersecting that radius. Those properties must be factored into the development density
calculation for certain credits.

576、 Which of the following are not examples of on‐site generated renewable energy?
A、 REC
B、 Biofuel‐based electrical system
C、 Wind
D、 Solar
A REC represents the environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by
renewable resources. These attributes may be sold separately from the underlying commodity electricity.
RECs are not energy themselves. Biofuel‐based electrical systems: Electrical power systems that run on
renewable fuels derived from organic materials, such as wood by‐products and agricultural waste. For
purposes of LEED, biofuels include untreated wood waste (e.g., mill residues), agricultural crops or waste,
animal waste and other organic waste, and landfill gas. Wind can be generated on‐site and is a renewable
energy source. Solar power can be generated on‐site and is a renewable energy source.

577、 What is SRI?
A、 Measure of a material's ability to reflect solar heat
B、 Measure of air quality
C、 Measure of VOC levels in paint
D、 Measure of an automobile's emissions
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is a measure of how well a material rejects solar heat. SRI is a value that
incorporates both solar reflectance and emittance in a single value to represent a material's temperature
in the sun. SRI quantifies how hot a surface would get relative to standard black and standard white
surfaces. It is expressed as a fraction (0.0 to 1.0) or percentage (0% to 100%). Materials with the highest
SRI values are the coolest choices for paving. The higher the SRI number the more solar heat the material
can reflect. Black asphalt has an SRI of 0.

578、 What term also means site area?
A、 Building footprint
B、 Building lot
C、 Development footprint
D、 Property area
Site area is defined as: 'The total area within the project boundary of the applicant building, and includes
all areas of the property, both constructed areas and nonconstructed areas. The open space of the site
area is the portion not covered by the building footprint.' The building footprint is the area of the building
as defined by the perimeter of the structure. Parking lots, walk ways, and landscaping are not included.
The development footprint is the area of the project site that has been disturbed for development. This

area includes the building footprint, hardscapes, and parking lots. The intent of this question is for you to
learn about how LEED defines different areas of the project. While other definitions may exist the exam
will test on how LEED defines these areas and not on personal experience or if students think the
definition is correct or not.

579、 How many points would a project earn for having 3 LEED APs as principal participants on a project?
A、 1
B、 3
C、 0
D、 2
No matter how many LEED APs are working on a project, there is still only one point available for this
credit. For example if a project had 100 LEED APs working on a project as principal participants, the
project would not earn 100 points and get a Platinum certification.

580、 Locating a project near mass transit would have what economic benefit?
A、 Habitat and natural resources would be preserved
B、 Parking capacity can be reduced
C、 Transportation costs for material delivery would be reduced
D、 Greenfields would be protected
Protecting habitat and natural resources is one of the environmental goals of community connectivity. The
parking capacity can be reduced which would reduce the amount of money spent on the parking
structure or area. Mass transit isn't used to deliver project materials to a site. Protecting greenfields is one
of the environmental goals of community connectivity.

581、 What aspects of integrated project planning are NOT the most important to be integrated?
A、 Systems
B、 Business structures
C、 Financing
D、 People
'Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business
structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all
participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize
efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.'

582、 When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the
project team decide which rating system to use?
A、 Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
B、 Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits
C、 Choose LEED for Core & Shell

D、 Use the 40/60 rule
Reference: LEED Rating System Selection Policy
If a particular rating system is appropriate for 60% or more of a LEED project building or space, then that
rating system should be used. Project teams with buildings and spaces that do not fall into the scenarios
described in a) and b) must independently assess their situation and decide which rating system is most
applicable. Most of the time the certification costs will be the same for new construction projects.
Regional priority credits are for regions, not for individual rating systems. Each region (zipcode) has six
regional priority credits. A project team would not pick LEED for Core & Shell by default. LEED has a 40/60
rule to help project teams decide on a rating system: If a particular rating system is appropriate for 40% or
less of a LEED project building or space, then that rating system should not be used.

583、 In what instances would a project team submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? (Choose 2)
A、 When a conflict in a credit or prerequisite requires resolution
B、 When appealing a credit that has been denied
C、 When the person registering the project has a question about the registration process
D、 When the reference guide does not address a specific issue
CIRs should be used when there are conflicts in a credit/prerequisite. CIRs are not used to appeal a credit.
Projects that haven't been registered do not have access to submit a CIR. CIRs should be used when you
can't find the answer in the reference guide.

584、 What products would be considered pre‐consumer recycled content under LEED?
A、 Cement containing fly‐ash as supplementary cementitious material
B、 Salvaged doors
C、 Countertops made of glass bottles
D、 Ground up tires used for walkways
Pre‐consumer content ‐ formerly known as post‐industrial content, is the percentage of material in a
product that is recycled from manufacturing waste. Examples include planer shavings, plytrim, sawdust,
chips, bagasse, sunflower seed hulls, walnut shells, culls, trimmed materials, print overruns, overissue
publications, and obsolete inventories. Excluded are materials such as rework, regrind, or scrap generated
in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it (ISO 14021).
Salvaged doors are a materials that qualify for building reuse. Glass bottles are a post‐consumer recycled
material. Tires are a post‐consumer recycled material.

585、 What are the benefits of reducing potable water use in buildings? (Choose 2)
A、 Reduced contamination of nearby water bodies
B、 Decreased building operating costs
C、 Increase in irrigation efficiency
D、 Reduced drawdown of potable water from water bodies and aquifers
Contamination of nearby water bodies would be caused by sedimentation. When low flow fixtures and

fittings are used, the quantity of water that needs to be heated is reduced thereby decreasing energy
consumption. The type of water does not affect the efficiency of an irrigation system. Less water is taken
from nature which helps preserve the environment for future generations.

586、 Which of the following are not required to be identified in writing to achieve an Innovation in
Design (ID) credit for innovative performance?
A、 The intent of the proposed credit
B、 The baseline threshold of the existing LEED credit
C、 The proposed requirement for compliance
D、 The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
Innovative performance is for topics not addressed in the LEED rating system, therefore, there would be
no existing LEED credit.
The following are required when submitting an ID credit for innovative performance:
The intent of the proposed credit
The proposed requirement for compliance
The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
The strategies used to meet the requirements

587、 What is the function of the ozone layer?
A、 Keeps the earth's atmosphere warm
B、 Absorbs ultraviolet light
C、 Protects the earth from solar wind
D、 Prevents smog creation
The ozone layer absorbs 97‐99% of the sun's high frequency ultraviolet light‐light that is potentially
damaging to life on earth. Source: NASA

588、 What can help reduce indoor potable water use? (Choose 2)
A、 Smaller kitchen sinks
B、 Composting toilets
C、 Stacking the building design
D、 Gravity based irrigation system
E、 Waterless urinals
The indoor water efficiency credits address both reducing potable water use through water conserving
fixtures, and offsetting potable water use by using graywater, stormwater, and recycled water. Waterless
urinals and composting toilets have a tremendous water savings over conventional flush fixtures (water
closets, toilets, conventional urinals). Composting toilets are not practical for many applications, such as
high‐rise buildings.

589、 Sustainable design strategies are effectively implemented only by using a:
A、 Conventional approach

B、 Flexible approach
C、 Incremental approach
D、 Whole building approach
Conventional building is what sustainable design is moving away from. While the LEED Rating System is
flexible and independent, effective sustainable design strategies rely on a whole building approach, not a
part or incremental approach. While the LEED Rating System is flexible and independent, effective
sustainable design strategies rely on a whole building approach, not a part or incremental approach. By
taking into consideration the building site, the building structure, all of the systems, and the use of the
building, the project team applies a 'whole building' approach.

590、 If a refrigeration system is inefficient, what is the indirect impact?
A、 Decreased water use
B、 Decreased green house gas emissions
C、 Increased heat islands
D、 Increased energy consumption
Systems with low efficiency will have an indirect impact through increased energy use. Increased energy
use generates additional CO2 emissions due to electricity consumption. Using a CFC‐based refrigeration
system is an example of a direct impact because CFCs have a direct impact on depleting ozone.

591、 What practice identifies and removes unnecessary expenditures?
A、 Life cycle assessment
B、 Life cycle costing
C、 Environmentally responsive design
D、 Value engineering
Life‐cycle‐analysis (LCA, also known as life cycle assessment, ecobalance, and cradle‐to‐grave analysis) is
the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service caused or
necessitated by its existence. LCA evaluates a products 'environmental impact'. Life cycle costing is used to
evaluate economic performance. Life‐cycle costing is a method of costing that looks at a product's entire
value chain from a cost perspective. Other types of costing generally look only at the production process,
whereas life‐cycle costing tracks and evaluates costing from the research and development phase of a
product's life, through to the decline and eventual conclusion of a product's life. This differs from value
engineering because life cycle costing considers the products impact over the life of the building, whereas
value engineering tends to look a product's cost relative to the building's current budget (in the present,
without regards for future implications). Environmentally responsive design is a design approach that
incorporates sustainable strategies into the design of a building. Value engineering (VE) is a systematic
method to improve the 'value' of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. In
conventional building many building features are VEd out to cut the budget. Because of the integrated
design in green buildings, VEing out a feature often messes up the performance of the system as a whole.
For example if a building owner decides to take out better quality and more costly insulation, the
building's utility bills will most likely go up and the HVAC system could be undersized.

592、 In cooler climates how can a new building be designed to use no refrigerants?
A、 The building could have a CFC phase‐out plan in place
B、 The building could use halons for cooling
C、 The building could use natural ventilation
D、 The building could be cooled with natural refrigerants such as propane or ammonia
Natural refrigerants are still refrigerants. With a CFC‐phase out plan you are usually replacing one
refrigerant with another, not going from mechanical to natural ventilation. Halons are primarily used in
fire suppression. The no refrigerant option for buildings can be achieved with natural ventilation. Natural
ventilation can be done in cooler climates where ventilation can be provided by opening windows or
using fans to pull in outside air to cool the building. Using refrigerants requires mechanical ventilation.

593、 The irrigation efficiency of a landscape would impact what LEED credit categories? (Choose 2)
C、 Materials and Resources
Irrigation efficiency is not a strategy that will earn credits in Sustainable Sites. For example an efficient
irrigation system doesn't earn a project LEED points for reducing stormwater runoff. Increasing the
efficiency of a sprinkler system (by using drip irrigation as an example) would help earn credit in Water
Efficiency. Irrigation is not a topic addressed in Materials and Resources. A more efficient irrigation system
consumes less energy.

594、 The baseline water demand within a building includes the measurements of which of the following
items? (Choose 3)
A、 Cooling towers
B、 Irrigation systems
C、 Bathroom faucets
D、 Toilets
E、 Urinals
The water use of cooling towers is not included in the baseline water demand of a building. The water use
from irrigation is not included in the baseline water demand of a building. The baseline water demand
within a building includes the measurement of fixtures and fittings (toilets, faucets). Toilets are measured
in gallons per flush, while fixtures are measured in gallons per minute.

595、 Landscaping restrictions would be least impacted by which of the following?
A、 Building codes
B、 Neighborhood covenants
C、 Energy efficiency laws
D、 Local ordinances
Energy efficiency laws do not usually dictate your landscape design, thus they would have the least impact

on average. Neighborhood covenants, local ordinances, and even some building codes may dictate how
your landscape can look.

596、 What is true regarding a material's emittance and solar reflectance (albedo)?
A、 A material's emittance and solar reflectance mean the same thing
B、 Emittance and solar reflectance are used to calculated a materials perviousness
C、 Emittance and solar reflectance are combined to determine a material's SRI value
D、 Emittance is based on a material's solar reflectance
LEED defines solar reflectance as: A measure of the ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight‐visible,
infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths‐on a scale of 0 to 1. Solar reflectance is also called albedo. Black
paint has a solar reflectance of 0; white paint (titanium dioxide) has a solar reflectance of 1. The
emittance of a material refers to its ability to release absorbed heat. Scientists use a number between 0
and 1, or 0% and 100%, to express emittance. With the exception of metals, most construction materials
have emittances above 0.85 (85%). Emittance is used by manufacturers to calculate the SRI. SRI is
calculated by using emissivity and solar reflectance values. These values are not used to calculate how
pervious a material is. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is a value that incorporates both solar reflectance
(albedo) and emittance in a single value to represent a material's temperature in the sun. SRI quantifies
how hot a surface would get relative to standard black and standard white surfaces. It is expressed as a
fraction (0.0 to 1.0) or percentage (0% to 100%). Materials with the highest SRI values are the coolest
choices for paving. The higher the SRI number the more the sunlight the material can reflect. Black
asphalt has an SRI of 0.

597、 What does ASHRAE 62.1‐2007 specify?
A、 Thermal comfort
B、 Commuting surveys
C、 Indoor air quality
D、 Energy performance
ASHRAE 62.1‐2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality specifies minimum ventilation rates.
These rates are used to improve indoor air quality as part of the IEQ credit category.

598、 Which of the following is not a strategy to minimize the negative impacts of refrigerants on the
environment?
A、 Selecting refrigerants with zero or low ozone depletion potential (ODP) and minimal global warming
potential (GWP).
B、 Reducing the annual leakage rate of refrigerants to 10% or less
C、 Designing a building with natural ventilation
D、 Designing a building that does not use chemical refrigerants
If a building does use chemical refrigerants the project team should try to select refrigerants with low
ODP and GWP. When phasing out CFC‐based refrigerants or when a phase out is not economically feasible,

LEED requires reducing the annual leakage of CFCs to 5% or less using EPA Clean Air Act procedures. This
applies to CFCs but any new building should not have a refrigeration system that leaks 10% of the
refrigerant annually. A building that uses natural ventilation (also called passive cooling) does not use
refrigerants. Examples of natural ventilation include the use of open windows. This strategy is often viable
in cooler climates. A building that does not use chemical refrigerants will not have a negative impact on
the environment.

599、 A project schedule for an environmentally responsive design process would include additional time
in the schedule for all of the following except:
A、 Additional systems testing
B、 Unconventional materials or building techniques
C、 Additional research
D、 Bidding
Reference: Sustainable Building Technical Manual: Part II,
Additional systems testing insures systems are running as designed. Time for reviewing new or unfamiliar
building techniques may be required. Time for additional research of project materials or strategies may
be needed. Bidding doesn't require additional time between conventional vs. green building projects.

600、 What are the environmental benefits of selecting a previously developed site for a project?
A、 The site would have a greater development density
B、 Local tax savings may be available
C、 The site would be located near mass transit
D、 Preserving open space
The development density of the project depends on the building design, not the type of land chosen.
Greenfields are sites not previously developed or graded that could support open space, habitat, or
agriculture. Tax savings are an economic benefit. A previously developed site doesn't mean mass transit
will be available. There are plenty of cities that have no or poor public transportation systems. The
question asks for an environmental benefit.LEED prefers not building on greenfields but using previously
developed land instead. Preserving greenfields means more open space will be available.

601、 The selection of a less efficient refrigerant for HVAC&R systems can result in an increase in what
types of emissions?
A、 Radon
B、 CFCs
C、 VOCs
D、 NH3
E、 CO2
Radon is a naturally‐occurring radioactive gas that may cause cancer, and may be found in drinking water
and indoor air. Some people who are exposed to radon in drinking water may have increased risk of
getting cancer over the course of their lifetime, especially lung cancer. Radon in soil under homes is the

biggest source of radon in indoor air, and presents a greater risk of lung cancer than radon in drinking
water. CFCs are some of the most efficient refrigerants, but they are bad for the environment and banned
under the Montreal Protocol. VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are an emission from building
materials such as carpets and paints. New car smell is an example of a VOC. NH3 is ammonia and a type of
natural refrigerant. Less efficient refrigerants will consume more energy (usually consuming fossil fuels)
resulting in greater release of CO2 into the atmosphere by the electricity provider.

602、 What statement is true about RECs?
A、 RECs are reduced from utility bills
B、 RECs depreciate in value
C、 RECs are tradable commodities
D、 RECs provide electricity
RECs are not reduced from utility bills. RECs do not lose value. RECs represent the reduced emissions of
renewable energy compared to conventional fossil fuels. RECs are sold separately allowing people to
purchase the 'greenness' of the electricity. This allows anyone to purchase an REC even if the power to
their building is not green power. RECs have no geographic constraints, because they are sold separately
from electricity. RECs are not electricity.

603、 Which of the following has the greatest indirect impact on global warming?
A、 Global warming potential
B、 Refrigerant leakage
C、 Chillers' operating efficiency
D、 Service life of equipment
Global warming potential is a direct impact. Refrigerant leakage would have a direct impact, since the
refrigerant goes straight into the atmosphere and impacts the ozone. Natural refrigerants (Carbon dioxide,
ammonia, propane) have no ozone depletion potential. Since these refrigerants are much less efficient
than HCFCs or HFCs, more energy is needed to get the same refrigeration levels. Equipment that burns
more energy for cooling as a result of lower efficiency or the use of natural refrigerants can result in
greater global warming. While natural refrigerants do not directly impact global warming, they indirectly
impact global warming by requiring more energy to achieve lower refrigeration temperatures. The service
life of equipment would have a more direct impact, since this deals with the refrigerants. If the equipment
fails early, the refrigerants may be leaked when replacing parts or when removing all of the refrigerants
prior to replacing the equipment.

604、 What type of program is Zipcar?
A、 An alternative vehicle refueling program
B、 Car pooling program
C、 Preferred parking program
D、 Car share membership program
Car sharing is an alternative to car rental and car ownership. Cars are located throughout cities in

period of time. See zipcar.com for an example.

605、 What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof? (Choose 2)
A、 Longer product life
B、 Reduction in storm water runoff
C、 Lower maintenance costs
D、 Reduced heat islands
According to some studies and some LEED documentation vegetated roofs have a longer product life than
conventional roofs. Maybe that is due to the yearly maintenance and upkeep that should occur. Reducing
stormwater runoff is an environmental benefit which would be determined by life‐cycle analysis
(environmental analysis). Life cycle costing is used to evaluate economic performance and takes into
account operational and maintenance costs throughout the life of the product. Reducing heat islands is an
environmental benefit which would be determined by life‐cycle analysis (environmental analysis).

606、 A density radius calculation would be used for what purpose?
A、 To locate parks near the project that can be counted as open space
B、 To identify any building near the project site to include in project density calculations
C、 To identify distance to mass transit
D、 To locate basic services near a project site
Open space not within the project boundary is not counted as open space for the project. The density
radius is calculated using a formula provided by LEED. Any building within the radius is included in the
calculations to determine the average density of the area. Projects are awarded credit for building within
dense areas. Public roads and waterways are excluded from the calculations. Mass transit is identified by
using a map and measuring the walking distance to the transit. Basic services are identified by drawing a
1/2 mile circle around a project site on a map.

607、 What is a financial benefit of implementing an occupant recycling program?
A、 Reduced landfill fees
B、 Minimized air pollution
C、 Reduced energy use
D、 Reduced extraction of virgin materials
Recycling can result in reduced landfill and tipping fees since the materials are diverted from landfills.
Sometimes the recycled materials can be sold to waste haulers, creating a net gain.

608、 Which of the following can increase the heat island effect in urban areas? (Choose 2)
A、 Street equipment
B、 Buildings that have passive ventilation
C、 Air‐conditioners
D、 Rooftops covered with a high SRI material

Other causes of the heat island effect include air‐conditioners, vehicle exhaust, and street equipment.
Passive ventilation impacts energy use but would not increase the heat island effect. Other causes of the
heat island effect include air‐conditioners, vehicle exhaust, and street equipment. High SRI materials with
reflect the heat rather than absorb it and radiate the heat back later on. The primary cause of the heat
island effect is dark surfaces such as rooftops or dark asphalt pavement that absorb heat and radiate it
into the surrounding areas. Reduced air flow between buildings and narrow streets also increases the
effect.

A、 Increased CO2 indoors
B、 Soil contamination
C、 Increasing greenhouse gas emissions
D、 Groundwater contamination
Refrigerants have ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) due to
greenhouse gas emissions. Low values of each are best for refrigerant choices.

610、 Which items can contribute to Construction Waste Management credit? (Choose 2)
A、 Asbestos flooring
B、 Sheetrock
C、 Brick
D、 Tree stumps
Hazardous material and excavation do not count toward this credit. For the purposes of the LEED
Construction Waste Management credit, hazardous material and excavation do not count toward this
credit. The reason LEED does not allow this is because these materials can skew the amount of
construction waste kept from landfills. Consider a project that removes 50 tons of dirt from the site and
the total waste for the construction site was 100 tons. With those values you could say 50% of waste was
diverted but that is not how the LEED calculations are done. The project team hasn't kept any
construction waste from the landfill ‐ they only hauled off some dirt to another location. The 50 tons of
dirt are excluded from any calculations. Only your actual construction and demolition debris are included
‐ wood scraps, metal, drywall, cardboard boxes, etc.

611、 Which of the following are LEED strategies to reduce single occupant automobile transportation to
the project site?
A、 Size the parking to accommodate peak visitor use
B、 Decreasing the LEED boundary
C、 Have a lack of parking spaces at the site
D、 Locate the project near existing development
Reference: Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide
Parking should be sized to the minimum required by local zoning to earn LEED credit. The project
boundary has nothing to do with automobile use. This is an actual LEED strategy, like it or not. Having

limited parking is supposed to discourage people from driving alone to work because they will not be able
to find a convenient parking spot which is supposed to get them to think about alternative ways to get to
work. Projects can limit parking by only installing enough parking as required by local code. For example if
local code requires 20 spaces, the project limits the parking installing 20 spaces and not any extra spaces.
Locating the project near existing development helps reduce infrastructure needs.

612、 USGBC was organized and then LEED was created because the green building industry lacked which
important factor?
A、 A certification award to encourage interest in the real estate industry
B、 An oversight organization to bring together all parts of the green building industry
C、 A standard measurement and definition of green building
D、 A system and organization to spread green building information
After the formation of the USGBC, the members realized that the sustainable design industry needed a
system to define and measure green building.

613、 What statements are true regarding the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
A、 Projects are only eligible if the tenants purchase the space
B、 This rating system is appropriate for interior spaces that are undergoing alteration work
C、 This rating system can only be used if envelope upgrades are done
D、 The rating system requires HVAC replacement
Reference: LEED Rating System Selection Policy
Tenants don't normally purchase space, they lease space. In either case LEED for Commercial Interiors can
be used. This rating system is appropriate for interior spaces that are undergoing alteration work for at
least 60% of the certifying gross floor area. Envelope upgrades are a major renovation and would fall
under LEED for New Construction or LEED for Core & Shell. HVAC replacement is a major renovation and
would fall under LEED for New Construction.

614、 What happens after the project registration fee is paid to GBCI?
A、 The project team gains access to LEED Online
B、 The project will have a Green Rater assigned to the project
C、 The project will receive a certification plaque
D、 The project will receive pre‐certification
When a project registers and pays the registration fee, the team will have immediate access to LEED
Online, LEED project tools and resources and will be entered into the LEED project database. Green Raters
are specific to LEED for Homes. This occurs after the project has been reviewed, not after registration.
Pre‐certification is available only to LEED Core & Shell, not to every project.

615、 What is true about integrative design?
A、 Integrative design is applicable to any phase in the life cycle of a building or land‐use project
B、 Integrative design results in longer construction schedules
C、 Integrative design is only used for new construction design processes

D、 Integrative design is a linear process
Integrative design can be applied to any type of project no matter the stage of the project. One of the
main potential benefits of IPD is the reduction of construction time due to the extensive planning and
changes to project processes. (AIA IPD Guide) Integrative design is not limited to new construction
projects. Conventional design is linear. Integrative design is more collaborative and concurrent.

616、 What landscaping strategy will best eliminate the need for irrigation?
A、 Xeriscaping
B、 Mulching
C、 Micro‐irrigation
D、 Drip irrigation
Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that employs drought‐resistant plants to minimize or eliminate water
use. Mulching helps retain moisture for plants, but it is not the BEST strategy from the choices given.
Micro‐irrigation and drip irrigation are both irrigation techniques. Micro‐irrigation and drip irrigation are
both irrigation techniques.

617、 Development footprint with which difference with leed project boundary?
A、 excluded undisturbed areas
B、 have landscape in it
C、 with the building structure in it
D、 with hardscape in it

618、 What is a drawback of using bioenergy?
A、Production is unreliable or inconsistent
B、 Bioenergy is not acceptable for LEED purposes
C、 The lack of regulatory oversight
D、 The amount of fossil fuel used to produce it
USGBC defines Renewable Energy as 'Energy from sources that are not depleted when used. This
includes energy from the sun, wind, and small hydropower. Ways to capture energy from the sun include
photovoltaic, thermal solar energy systems, and bioenergy. One issue with bioenergy is the amount of
fossil fuel energy used to produce it.' Biofuel‐based electrical systems are defined by USGBC as 'Electrical
power systems that run on renewable fuels derived from organic materials, such as wood by‐products and
agricultural waste. For purposes of LEED, biofuels include untreated wood waste (e.g., mill residues),
agricultural crops or waste, animal waste and other organic waste, and landfill gas.' Bioenergy such as the
burning of ethanol from corn, requires energy to produce the fuel.

619、 Which of the following materials would be considered post‐consumer recycled content?
A、 Certified wood flooring
B、 Bamboo flooring

C、 Wool carpet made from wool leftover from the manufacturing process
D、 Flooring made from recycled milk jugs and sawdust
Certified wood is wood from sustainably managed forests. Bamboo is a type of rapidly renewable material.
C would not be considered any type of recycled material. If a manufacturing process uses scraps and puts
them back in the assembly line, it is a good practice but it does not count towards pre or post consumer
recycled content. Recycled milk jugs are a post‐consumer recycled product.
Post‐consumer material ‐ is material recycled from consumer waste. Postconsumer recycled content ‐ is
the percentage of material in a product that was consumer wastE、 The recycled material was generated
by household, commercial, industrial, or institutional end‐users and can no longer be used for its intended
purpose. It includes returns of materials from the distribution chain. Examples include construction and
demolition debris, materials collected through recycling programs, discarded products (e.g., furniture,
cabinetry, decking), and landscaping waste (e.g., leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings). (ISO 14021)
Pre‐consumer content ‐ formerly known as post‐industrial content, is the percentage of material in a
product that is recycled from manufacturing waste. Examples include planer shavings, plytrim, sawdust,
chips, bagasse, sunflower seed hulls, walnut shells, culls, trimmed materials, print overruns, overissue
publications, and obsolete inventories. Excluded are materials such as rework, regrind, or scrap generated
in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it (ISO 14021).

620、 What statement is true regarding the use of Halons?
A、 A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems cannot earn any LEED certification.
B、 A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems could not earn LEED for Existing Buildings:
Operations and Maintenance certification
C、 A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems must implement a 5‐year phase out plan as
part of the application process
D、 A building that uses Halons in fire suppression systems can still earn LEED certification
Enhanced Refrigerant Management (a LEED credit) can be earned for zero use of Halons, but remember
that this credit does not have to be pursued if the project team chooses not to. Phase out plans are used
when an existing building uses CFC‐based refrigerants. LEED prerequisites do not require zero use of
Halons from a building in order to earn certification. Fundamental Refrigerant Management requires zero
use of CFCs.

621、 How is the documentation for Innovation in Design credits for innovative performance submitted?
A、 Using GBCI's website
B、 Using LEED Online
C、 Using the CIR process
D、 Using USGBC's website
ID credits are submitted just like any other LEED credit ‐ using LEED Online.

622、 At a minimum, what materials must a recycling program include? (Choose 3)
A、 Light bulbs

B、 Metals
C、 Glass
D、 Paper
E、 Food waste
At a minimum, a recycling program must include: Paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, metals. Stones, dirt,
The collection of recycled materials requires an easily accessible dedicated area for collection and storage.
When implementing the storage area consider using signs to help people find the area, and to show what
materials go in what bins (for non‐comingled recycling). If the storage area is outside make sure it is
protected from the elements and nobody can steal your materials (metals can be worth a lot of money).

623、 What are the negative consequences of not diverting construction demolition and debris? (Choose
2)
A、 Groundwater contamination
B、 Sedimentation
C、 Landfill gas emissions
Trash in landfills can contain hazardous chemicals. Eventually rain works its way down and carries these
chemicals into subsurface groundwater and aquifers. Sedimentation is caused by lack of erosion control
and stormwater runoff. One of the negative environmental consequences of landfills is the gas emissions
they produce. Ozone depletion is caused by refrigerants reacting in the ozone layer.

624、 What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping?
A、 Native plants
B、 Turf grass
C、 Annual flowers
D、 Trees
Native plants are those that grow naturally in an area, or that have been in an area for many years. Native
plants require less water, fertilizer, and pest control. These plants can be trees, shrubs, flowers, or grasses.
Adaptive plants are non‐native plants that perform well in the local climate. Native and adaptive plants
require less water, and are more disease resistant because they are suited to the region's usual rainfall,
soil, and temperature.

625、 An office park design includes a parking lot. How could the parking be redesigned to reduce the
heat island effect?
A、 Encourage occupants to use public transportation one day a week
B、 Place the parking underground
C、 Use black asphalt for the parking lot
D、 Designate preferred parking spaces

Moving a parking lot/spaces under the building is one way to reduce the heat island effect. This reduces
the amount of impervious area above ground. The heat island effect is created when developed areas
have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas. An urban heat island effect is caused by sunlight
heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and rooftops. Huge quantities of heat are generated in
buildings that have dark rooftops and absorb heat rather than reflect it. Adding preferred parking does
not reduce the heat island effect.

626、 To help with water use reduction in LEED, a lavatory faucet must use less water than the rates set
by:
A、 Clean Water Act
B、 Local code
C、 WaterSense
D、 EPAct 1992
The Clean Water Act does not address flush/flow fixtures. The rates of local codes are not used to set the
baseline rate for water use reduction calculations. WaterSense is an EPA certification awarded to fixtures
that use less water than comparable fixtures. LEED does not use this certification to for the baseline rate
calculations. EPAct 1992 is the standard used to calculate baseline water usage, not the design case. EPAct
1992 mandated the use of water conserving plumbing fixtures in residential, commercial and industrial
buildings. The answer choice of 'Installing fixtures that meet the EPAct 1992 standard' only meets the
baseline standard and does not contribute to reducing potable water use for the purposes of earning
LEED credits. The fixture and flow rates of EPAct 1992 are used to set the water use baseline for a building.
The design case must reduce water use 20% over the baseline. In order to do this, low flow fixtures must
be used in the design, or replacing potable water with graywater/stormwater. Think of the fixtures and
flow rates of EPAct 1992 as the worst case scenario.

627、 What statement is true regarding CIRs?
A、 CIRs are not applicable prior to LEED for Core & Shell precertification
B、 CIRs cannot be submitted during the performance period for LEED for Existing Building: Operations &
Maintenance projects
C、 CIRs that have been ruled on should be submitted with a project's application
D、 CIRs may only be submitted after the project's design review is complete
Reference: GBCI Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
CIRs can be submitted anytime after project registration. This includes prior to precertification for LEED
for Core & Shell projects. CIRs can be submitted anytime after project registration. This includes during
the performance period of LEED EB: O&M projects. 'Project Teams must submit the CIR inquiry and the
ruling with their LEED application in order to ensure a complete review.' (GBCI) You don't want a credit to
be denied because of a lack of information. If a CIR was ruled on regarding a specific credit, the CIR should
be submitted along with the credit during the final review so the reviewers can award the credit. CIRs can
be submitted anytime after project registration. CIRs can thus be submitted before the design review in
the case of a split‐review.

628、 What does the use of light colored pervious paving help with? (Choose 2)
A、 Regional materials
B、 Stormwater management
C、 Recycling
D、 Heat island effect
The heat island effect is created when developed areas have higher temperatures than surrounding rural
areas. An urban heat island effect is caused by sunlight heating up dark colored surfaces such as roads and
rather than reflect it. Pervious paving helps with reducing stormwater runoff by allowing stormwater to
percolate through the pavement. Light colored paving, or paving with a high SRI value, helps reduce the
heat island effect.

629、 Which LEED rating system has pre‐certification?
A、 LEED for Commercial Interiors
C、 LEED for Core and Shell
D、 LEED for Schools
E、 LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
'Once a project is registered as a LEED for Core & Shell project, the project team may apply for
precertification. LEED for Core & Shell precertification is a formal recognition by the USGBC given to a
candidate project for which the developer/owner has established a goal to develop a LEED for Core &
Shell building. Once precertification is granted, the developer/owner can market the building's proposed
green features to potential tenants and financiers.' ‐USGBC

630、 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 plaque for showing creativity
B、 Additional points
C、 Discounts in certification fees
D、 Upgrade to the next certification level
Additional points (ID points) can be earned for implementing strategies or measures not addressed in the
current rating systems.

631、 For a single building commercial project that is not part of a multi‐building project, increasing the
amount of open space a project has would impact the: (Choose 2)
A、 Size of the area to plant native vegetation
B、 Community connectivity
C、 Quantity of rainwater available for irrigation
D、 Size of the LEED boundary

Increasing the open space would impact the size of the area to plant any vegetation, including native.
Increasing open space helps provide habitat for vegetation and wildlife, stormwater control, and reducing
the urban heat island effect. The same amount of rain is going to fall from the sky regardless of what's on
the property. Altering the size of the open space does not change the LEED boundary.

632、 Which of the following fixtures would not be included in the baseline water use calculations?
A、 Prerinse spray valve
B、 Residential toilet
C、 Lavatory faucet
D、 Commercial urinal
E、 Steam cooker
A steam cooker is not an appliance that is included in the water use reduction calculation.
The following fixtures/fittings have baseline measurements from the EPAct 1992 standard and are
included in the baseline calculations:
toilets (water closets)
urinals
bathroom faucets
Commercial prerinse spray valves
Showerheads

633、 How is lighting power density determined?
A、 By conducting energy modeling using special software
B、 By submetering a building's energy use
C、 By calculating the energy consumption divided by the square feet in a building
D、 By measuring the installed lighting power per unit area
Reducing the lighting power density for a project can reduce energy use. Energy modeling can help
determine a building's overall energy use. Submetering helps to measure specific energy consumption in
a building. Lighting power density is the measurement of the installed lighting power per unit
area.(USGBC)

634、 What area is included in the building footprint?
A、 Stone walkways
B、 Parking lots made with permeable concrete
C、 Ponds
D、 Area of the building structure
The area of the site occupied by the building structure, not including parking lots, landscapes, and other
nonbuilding facilities.

635、 When are CFC based refrigerants allowed to be used in a LEED® project?

A、 Anytime
B、 In Existing Buildings
C、 If a CFC phase‐out is economically infeasible
D、 If the refrigerant leakage rate is below 10% annually
LEED allows for projects where a CFC phase‐out is shown to have a payback period of over ten years (for
conversion and replacement scenarios) maintain their existing CFCbased systems as long as their leakage
rate is below 5% annually.

636、 What information should be provided as part of a CIR submission?
A、 Photos or Drawings
B、 Background Project Information
C、 Applicable Confidential Information
D、 The Credit Name
E、 Your contact information
CIRs cannot contain any attachments including drawings and since CIRs are published, they should not
contain any confidential information about the project. All of the other options are tracked by the CIR
system and would be redundant.

637、 What LEED Process can set precedents for future LEED projects?
A、 Prerequisite Submission
B、 CIR Process
C、 Credit Documentation Review Process
D、 Appeal Process
Credit Interpretation Rulings are applicable to all future projects, not just the project that submitted the
CIR. All other process listed are project specific.

638、 What is an individual who is working for a LEED® for Homes Provider and performs on‐site
inspections and testing for the LEED for Homes Rating System Called?
A、 A Home Inspector
B、 A Project Manager
C、 A Home Rater
D、 A Green Rater
E、 A Commissioning Authority

639、 Which of the following are pre‐consumer products?(choose 3)
A、 aluminium can
B、 saw dust
C、 walnut sheet
D、 milk jugs
E、 concrete fly ash
The correct answer is: BCE


640、 Which of the following regulations is likely to be contained in zoning regulations? (Choose 3)
A、 Landscaping Regulations
B、 Regulations on Energy Usage
C、 Parking Space Requirements
D、 Open Space Requirements
E、 Stormwater Management Regulations
The correct answer is: A. C. D.
Regulations on Energy Use are typically contained in building codes and stormwater regulations are
handled by the local sewer district, not the zoning authority.

641、 Which Rating Systems will award a project one or more points for already being LEED Certified in
another rating system? (Choose 3)
B、 LEED for Homes
C、 LEED for Commercial Interiors
D、 LEED for Operations and Maintenance
E、 LEED for Core and Shell
The correct answer is: B. C. D.

642、 What are the three components of the triple bottom line? (Choose 3)
A、 Social Responsibility
B、 Environmental Stewardship
C、 Ongoing Education
D、 Government Regulations
E、 Economic Prosperity
The correct answer is: A. B. E.
The triple bottom line is also commonly referred to as “people, planet and prosperity”.

643、 Which of the following is not a required design consideration for the recycling collection and
storage area prerequisite?
A、 Convenient location
B、 Collection truck access
C、 Appropriate signage
D、 Protection from the elements
While it is important to consider how a waste management truck might collect recyclables, it is not a
required component of the prerequisite.

644、 When a general contractor is collecting documentation for the construction waste management
credit, which two of the following pieces of information regarding measurement of materials diverted
would be most helpful? (Choose 2)
A、 The number of assorted windows donated to Habitat for Humanity
B、 The weight of concrete used as fill material
C、 The volume of scrap metal sent to a recycler

D、 The volume of land‐clearing debris composted
E、 The linear footage of wood waste burned (incinerated) on site
The construction waste management credit is calculated based on weight or volume, therefore the total
number of windows of assorted sizes will not be helpful because they will all have different weights and
volumes. Also, landscaping debris is excluded from the calculation of this credit and incineration is not an
acceptable diversion method.

645、 The Heat Island Effect may raise the temperature in an urban area by how many degrees above the
temperature in nearby rural areas?
A、 2 degrees
B、 4 degrees
C、 6 degrees
D、 8 degrees
E、 10 degrees

646、 Which of the following is not considered to be a “basic service”?
A、 Bank
B、 Grocery Store
C、 Parking Lot
D、 Beauty Salon
E、 Church

647、 Open grid paving systems used in a parking lot can help with what two site related sustainability
concepts/credits? (Choose 2)
A、 Stormwater Management, Quantity
B、 Site Selection
C、 Water Use Reduction
D、 Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity
E、 Heat Island Effect, Non‐Roof
The correct answer is: A. E.
open grid paving increased impervious area, thus helping promote stormwater infiltration and the open,
vegetated cells help mitigate the heat effect by not contributing to heat build‐up

648、 What are the two primary sources of potable water? (Choose 2)
A、 Captured rainwater
B、 A lake or stream
C、 Municipal water systems
D、 The ocean
E、 A private or public well
The correct answer is: C. E.
None of the other options are considered potable without treatment.

649、 If a contractor wishes to use source control as a component of a construction waste management
plan, which of the following strategies might he pursue for this portion of his plan?
(Choose 2)
A、 Salvaging materials by donating them to Habitat for Humanity
B、 Ordering pre‐assembled products
C、 Using modular construction techniques
D、 Recycling product packaging materials
E、 Reusing scrap materials on‐site
While all of the other options are sound means of reducing construction waste, only preassembly and
modular construction address source reduction.

650、 Which of the following products would be considered to contain postconsumer recycled content
that would contribute to the LEED credit for recycled content? (Choose 3)
A、 Steel Beams made from used railroad ties
B、 Glass tiles made from glass broken during the window manufacturing process
C、 Carpet made from recycled soda bottles
D、 Plumbing pipe made from recycled plastic components
E、 A countertop made from newspapers
The correct answer is: A. C. E.
All of the options contain recycled content, but the recycled content in the glass tiles would be considered
pre‐consumer and the recycled content in the plumbing pipe does not contribute to the LEED recycled
content credit, because this credit only involves materials in CSI divisions 2‐10.

651、 Which of the following projects is considered to be a “soft cost”?
A、 The project’s structural steel
B、 Landscaping costs
C、 The Architect’s fees
D、 Money paid to the brick mason for labor
E、 Carpet
All of the other options are considered hard costs.

652、 The Regional Priority credits for a project are based on what?
A、 The project’s city
B、 The project’s state
C、 The project’s zip code
D、 The project’s county

653、 What two specific types of refrigerants does the Montreal Protocol phase out the use of? (choose
2)
A、 Natural Refrigerants
B、 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
C、 Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

D、 Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
E、 Halons

654、 What are the two primary benefits of using regional materials? (choose 2)
A、 Supporting the local economy
B、 Minimizing the impacts of transportation
C、 Assuring quality craftsmanship
D、 Reducing Cost
The correct answer is: A. B.
While local materials can be lower costs and may be of very high quality, these attributes are not
guaranteed due to them being made locally.

655、 What is the minimum project square footage required by the Minimum Program Requirements
(MPRs) for projects using LEED BD+R, LEED ID+C and LEED O+M?
A、 500 square feet
B、 1,000 square feet
C、 1,500 square feet
D、 2,000 square feet
E、 2,500 square feet

656、 Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider, conventional
automobile use?
A、 Providing only the amount of parking required by the zoning code
B、 Charging fees for parking
C、 Locating the project near mass transit
D、 Providing bicycle storage and showers
E、 Providing preferred parking for fuel‐efficient and low‐emitting vehicles
While charging fees for parking, may in fact reduce single‐occupant conventional automobile use, it is not
an accepted LEED strategy

657、 Which of the following are considered to be natural refrigerants? (Choose 3)
A、 Propane
B、 Freon
C、 Ammonia
D、 Carbon Dioxide
E、 Puron
F、 Carbon Monoxide

658、 What percentage of the solid waste stream each year is attributable to construction and demolition
waste?
A、 10%

B、 20%
C、 30%
D、 40%
E、 50%

659、 What is the greatest benefit of an integrative design process as it relates to a LEED project?
A、 Shortening the project schedule
B、 Capitalizing on credit synergies
C、 Reducing project soft costs
D、 Meeting building codes
E、 Educating the project owner
While all of the other options are possible benefits of an integrative design process, maximizing
opportunities for credit synergies is the greatest LEED‐specific benefit.

660、 Which of the following is not a strategy for reducing stormwater runoff volume?
A、 Minimizing the building footprint
B、 Increasing impervious paving
C、 Using bio‐retention
D、 Installing a vegetated roof
E、 Rainwater harvesting
Increasing pervious area will actually add to stormwater runoff volumes rather than decreasing them

661、 Which of the following people should not have access to LEED Online?
A、 Architect
B、 Building Owner
C、 Building User
D、 General Contractor
E、 Landscape Architect
The building owners, designers and builders need access to LEED Online to document the project, the
building users do not need access.

662、 If a project has 1 full time (40 hour a week) employee and 6 part time (20 hour a week)
employees, what is the project’s Full Time Equivalent (FTE) value?
A、 3
B、 4
C、 5
D、 6
E、 7
1 full‐time employees = 1 FTE, 6 part‐time employees (20 hrs/week) = 3 FTE, 1 FTE + 3
FTE = 4 FTE


663、 Which of the following types of vehicle does not qualify as an alternative‐fuel vehicle for the
purposes of LEED?
A、 Hydrogen Powered
B、 Electric Powered
C、 Hybrid (Gas‐Electric)
D、 Diesel Powered
E、 Ethanol Powered

664、 Which of the following strategies does not qualify as providing “preferred parking”?
A、 Offering a significant discount on parking passes
B、 Providing a guaranteed space in a lottery system
C、 Providing a space that is as close to the building as possible
D、 Providing a designated covered spot
E、 Providing a randomly assigned parking space
Providing an assigned space that is closest to the building does qualify as preferred parking, but not just a
randomly assigned space.

665、 Which type of water is not allowed to be used for irrigation purposes?
A、 Potable water
B、 Well water
C、 Blackwater
D、 Graywater
E、 Captured Rainwater
Blackwater is considered to be contaminated with organic waste and should not be used for any purpose
without treatment.

666、 If a project team is reusing graywater on a LEED project, what are the two most appropriate uses
for the graywater? (Choose 2)
A、 Hand washing
B、 Toilet flushing
C、 Clothes Washing
D、 Drip Irrigation
E、 Spray Irrigation
Graywater, though not contaminated to the level of blackwater, is still not potable, so it should not come
into contact with humans. Spray irrigation particularly has the potential to get on people or pets, so it is
preferable to use drip irrigation if graywater is being used since drip irrigation water is distributed at
ground level, not above it.

667、 At a minimum, which of the following materials should a recycling program designed to meet the
storage and collection of recyclables prerequisite accommodate? (choose 3)

A、 Glass
B、 Ink Cartridges
C、 Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
D、 Plastics
E、 Cardboard
The correct answer is: A. D. E.
While LEED encourages all recycling, projects are only required to provide for the recycling of glass,
plastics, metals, paper and cardboard.

668、 The CRI Green Label Plus Certification program certifies what type of building material?
A、 Paint
B、 Wood Products
C、 Carpet
D、 Furniture
E、 Adhesives

669、 Which standard that has been adopted by many of the LEED rating systems governs building energy
use and performance?
A、 Green Seal Standard 36
B、 ASHRAE Standard 52.2 ‐ 1999
C、 ASHRAE Standard 55 – 2004
D、 ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – 2007
E、 BIFMA International
The other listed ASHRAE Standards cover other issues such as ventilation and thermal comfort. BIFMA is
the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association and is not included in building codes
and Green Seal is a third party certification that deals with indoor air quality.

670、 Which LEED recognized strategy will require Chain‐of‐custody documentation as proof of credit
compliance?
A、 Certified Wood
B、 Recycled Materials
D、 Rapidly Renewable Materials
E、 Materials Reuse
The correct answer is: A.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification, the referenced standard for the certified wood credit relies
on chain‐of‐custody documentation.

671、 What are some other possible LEED Certifications a project may be able to receive if it has already
received LEED Core and Shell Certification? (choose 2)
A、 LEED for Commercial Interiors
C、 LEED for Schools

E、 LEED for Homes
The correct answer is: A. D.
LEED for Core and Shell is a new building certification that deals specifically with speculative buildings
where the interior tenant spaces will be built later and/or by a different party. Therefore a core and shell
building could not be certified under LEED for Homes, New Construction or Schools because those are
also new building certifications for different product scopes and types.

672、 Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has high
global warming potential (GWP)?
A、 Natural Refrigerants
B、 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
C、 Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
D、 Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

673、 Which rating System has a required recertification process?
A、 LEED for Operations and Maintenance
B、 LEED for Building Design and Construction
C、 LEED for Homes
D、 LEED for Interior Design and Construction
E、 LEED for Neighborhood Development
LEED O+M is currently the only rating system that requires recertification at least every five years; no
other certifications expire

674、 Which of the following is not an acceptable form of renewable energy under the LEED rating
systems? (choose 2)
A、 Photovoltaic Panels
B、 Geo‐exchange System
C、 Wind Turbines
D、 Low‐impact Hydroelectricity
E、 Nuclear Power
The correct answer is: B. E.

675、 Which of the following groups would be considered “transient occupants”? (choose 2)
A、 College Students
B、 Elementary School Students
C、 Office Workers
D、 Factory Workers
E、 Retail Customers
The correct answer is: A. E.
These transient visitors are expected to only spend an hour or so at the building, not the whole day, such
as an elementary school student or an office worker.

676、 What factor should a project team not consider when calculating life cycle costs?
A、 Operating Costs
B、 Maintenance Costs
C、 Initial Costs
D、 Life Span
E、 None of the Above
Life Cycle Costing takes into account all of the listed factors.

677、 Which Rating System requires a project team to establish a Preliminary Rating?
B、 LEED for Core and Shell
C、 LEED for Neighborhood Development
E、 LEED for Homes

678、 What happens if USGBC finds out that a project does not meet the Minimum Program
Requirements (MPRs)?
A、 Certification can be revoked
B、 A fine must be paid
C、 The project’s certification level is lowered by one level
D、 The project must be resubmitted

679、 What types of plants may reduce irrigation water demand? (Choose 2)
A、 Invasive Species
B、 Native Species
C、 Adapted Species
D、 Cultivated Species
Native and adapted plant materials are able to grow in your given climate without much human help such
as irrigation. Cultivated species, on the other hand, often require lots of maintenance and watering.
Invasive species may or may not require irrigation, but they can have other negative impacts, such as
choking out biodiversity, so they should be avoided.

680、 What is an appropriate use of the LEED logo?
A、 On product packaging
B、 For a link to the website www.usgbC、 org/leed
C、 To indicate an organization’s USGBC membership
D、 By a project pursuing LEED certification

681、 What is not a possible source of graywater?
A、 Showers

B、 Toilets
C、 Washing Machine
D、 Bathroom Sink
E、 Drinking Fountain
The wastewater from toilets is considered blackwater, not graywater.

682、 Which of the following materials may not contribute to construction waste management strategies?
(Choose 2)
A、 Land clearing debris
B、 Scrap Wood
C、 Asbestos Floor Tiles
D、 Concrete
E、 Product Packaging
The correct answer is: A. C.
Land‐clearing debris and hazardous materials such as asbestos should be excluded from construction
waste management calculations.

683、 Which specific refrigerant has the highest global warming potential (GWP) of all the common
refrigerants?
A、 CFC‐502
B、 HCFC‐123
C、 HFC‐404A
D、 CFC‐11
E、 HFC‐23

684、 Which of the following strategies would not be appropriate for mitigating the heat island effect
potential of the parking lot of a large office building?
A、 Use mature trees to shade 50% of the parking lot
B、 Use paving with an SRI of 35
C、 Place half the parking underground
D、 Plant seedling conifers to shade the parking
E、 Use open‐grid paving
While these trees may eventually provide a substantial amount of shade for the parking lot it will be many
years before these tiny trees provide any significant shade, and LEED specifies that you can only count the
shade provided by trees within 5 years of project completion.

685、 What project features are included in the “development footprint”? (choose 3)
A、 The building itself
B、 A natural pond
C、 A wooded area
D、 Landscaping
E、 A parking lot

F、 Sidewalks
The correct answer is: A. E. F.

686、 Which of the following is not an approved strategy for minimizing the non‐roof heat island effect?
A、 Using open grid paving
B、 Shading hardscape with photovoltaic panels
C、 Placing parking underground
D、 Using asphalt for parking areas
E、 Using paving materials with an SRI of 29 or higher
Typical asphalt is a very dark surface that contributes to the heat island effect rather than minimizing it.

687、 A project team is using cotton insulation that is grown and manufactured 200 miles from the
project site. What credit(s) will the use of this material count toward?
A、 Recycled Content
B、 Rapidly Renewable Materials
D、 Recycled Content and Regional Materials
E、 Rapidly Renewable Materials and Regional Materials
Cotton is an agricultural product with a sustainable growth and harvest period of less than 10 years and,
therefore, qualifies as a rapidly renewable material. Since the product is also grown and manufactured
within 500 miles of the project, it also qualifies as a regional material.

688、 “Green Tags” is a common term for:
A、 Any form of renewable energy
B、 Sustainable products certifications
C、 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
D、 Incentives for purchasing fuel‐efficient vehicles

689、 What are the two primary strategies for reducing the heat island effect in regards to roofs? (Choose
2)
A、 Do not locate mechanical equipment on the roof
B、 Use materials with a high solar reflectance index
C、 Use a metal roof instead of shingles
D、 Avoid sloped roofs
E、 Use vegetated roofs
The correct answer is: B. E.

690、 Which of the following is not a duty of the LEED Project Administrator?
A、 Invite project team members to LEED Online
B、 Manage the LEED Online system
C、 Document all project credits
D、 Submit CIRs

E、 Register the project
While the LEED Project Administrator will likely document some project credits, the person who has
firsthand knowledge of the credit requirements and how the project has satisfied them should be
documenting each credit. This means that many team members will share the documentation
requirements.

691、 How can a project purchase “green power”? (Choose 2)
A、 Through a program provided by the local utility company
B、 By purchasing Green‐e certified RECs
C、 By purchasing and installing solar panels
D、 By buying energy directly from a nearby wind farm
“Green Power” is off‐site, grid‐source power generated from renewable sources. On‐site PV installations
would qualify as “On‐Site Renewable Energy” not “Green Power.” The energy from the local wind farm is
not grid‐source and may also not be green‐e certified which is another requirement of this credit.

692、 What type of plant material is most appropriate for use on a green roof?
A、 Annuals
B、 Cultivated Plant Species
C、 Native Plants
D、 Trees and shrubs
Because green roofs may be difficult to access, they should be planted with materials that are low
maintenance, which many native species are, requiring little to no irrigation and fertilization like most
annuals and cultivated species. Trees and shrubs likely have roots that grow very deep and could puncture
a roof membrane or weigh too much to be supported by the roof.

693、 The SMACNA guidelines address what sustainable design issue?
A、 Air quality
B、 VOC content
C、 Refrigerant use
D、 Construction waste management
E、 Stormwater management
The SMACNA guidelines are aimed at protecting the indoor air quality of buildings that are under
construction through measures such as housekeeping, scheduling, source control and HVAC protection.

694、 Which of the following is not required of an Innovation and Design strategy?
A、 It must be comprehensive
B、 It must be cost effective
C、 It must be repeatable by other projects
D、 It must be quantifiable
E、 It must be a strategy not already covered in the LEED Rating System

Just by virtue of being “innovative” many strategies that qualify for innovation and design credit can be
very costly.

695、 What is the average savings in a commercial building when implementing water efficiency goals?
A、 10%
B、 40%
C、 30%
D、 20%
According to USGBC, the average commercial building can achieve a 30% water savings. Normally, this
doesn't come at any added cost.

696、 How can automobile use be reduced?
A、 Creating a ride share board
B、 Replacing the parking lot with underground parking
C、 Creating parking further from the building entrance
D、 Providing incentives for purchasing fuel efficient vehicles.

697、 If a LEED project that is providing preferred parking for fuel‐efficient and low‐emitting vehicles has
multiple parking lots, where should the preferred parking spaces be located?
A、 Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in one lot
B、 Preferred parking spaces only need to be located in the lot designated for visitors
C、 Preferred parking spaces only need to be provided in the lot designated for staff
D、 Preferred parking spaces must be distributed among all lots

698、 What environmental problem is associated with CFC and HCFC use?
A、 Water pollution
B、 Air pollution
C、 Soil erosion
E、 The heat island effect

699、 What is a requirement of open space?
A、 It is vegetated
B、 It is accessible to the general public
C、 It is lit at night
D、 It is directly adjacent to the building’s entry
E、 It provides habitat for endangered species
“Open space” must be vegetated, but it does not have to be vegetated with native or adapted species‐
any vegetation is acceptable.

700、 Which type of refrigerant, in general, is the most efficient?
A、 CFCs
B、 HFCs
C、 HCFCs
D、 Natural Refrigerants
CFCs were the preferred refrigerant for many years because they are, in general, the most efficient
category of refrigerants. They have been phased‐out, however, due to their negative environmental
impacts.

701、 What is one potential disadvantage of using comingled recycling as part of a construction waste
management plan?
A、 It takes up more site are than site‐separated recycling
B、 It may require a greater time investment from the project team
C、 It may be more expensive than site‐separated recycling
D、 It is more difficult to document than site‐separated recycling
Many waste management companies charge more for processing co‐mingled recycling than recycling that
has been separated on site, because it is more work for them to separate it at their facility.

702、 What may prevent pedestrian access to a community resource? (Chose 3)
A、 Distance
B、 A public park
C、 A freeway interchange
D、 A wall
E、 A parking lot
You can often simply walk through or past a parking lot or park, but a wall or freeway interchange may
create an impenetrable barrier. Distance can also hinder pedestrian access because people are willing to
walk a limited distance.

703、 Which federal act has been adopted by many local jurisdictions and contains requirements for
building accessibility?
A、 ASHRAE
B、 EPAct
C、 Civil Rights Act
D、 ADA
E、 ANSI
The Civil Rights Act is also a federal act, but it has nothing to do with building codes and EPAct (the Energy
Policy Act) is a federal act that is related to building codes, but it deals with energy and water use, not
building accessibility. ASHRAE is an energy code which is not a federal act and ANSI is a national institute
that sets standards.

704、 What is the best use for potable water?

A、 Cooling towers
B、 Irrigation
C、 Swimming Pools
D、 Drinking
E、 Toilet Flushing

705、 Which strategy is not effective in reducing potable water use for irrigation?
A、 Spray irrigation
B、 Drip Irrigation
C、 Mulching
D、 Using Native or Adapted Plants
E、 Rainwater Harvesting
Spray irrigation uses much more water than alternative methods such as drip irrigation.

706、 What strategy is considered by the EPA to have the greatest impact on reducing the solid waste
stream?
A、 Material recycling
B、 Source reduction
C、 Material reuse
D、 Material incineration
E、 Using recycled content materials

707、 Ideally, when should the integrated design process begin?
A、 In the project pre‐planning phase
B、 Once project construction begins
C、 One the project has been registered with GBCI
D、 Halfway through the project’s design phase
The integrative design process should begin as early in the process as possible.

708、 Which of the following projects would definitely not meet the Minimum Program Requirements
(MPRs) for a LEED project?
A、 A casino built on a riverboat
B、 The renovation of and addition to a large office building
C、 A brand new elementary school
D、 A temporary sports practice facility
E、 A 5,000 square foot fire station
The correct answer is: A. D.
The LEED Minimum Program Requirements state that the building must be built on existing land and the
building must be permanent. These two requirements prohibit the above projects from being eligible for
LEED certification.

709、 Which type of system or equipment would not be a consumer of process water?
A、 Domestic hot water heater
B、 Dishwasher
C、 Clothes Washer
D、 Cooling Tower
E、 Food Steame

710、 Which of the following plumbing fixtures measure water usage in gallons per minute (GPM)?
(Chose 3)
A、 Toilet
B、 Kitchen Sink
C、 Shower Head
D、 Bathroom Sink
E、 Urinal
The correct answer is: B. C. D.
Toilet and urinal water usage is measured in gallons per flush (GPF) not gallons per minute (GPM)

711、 Which LEED category has the most available LEED points?
C、 Energy and Atmosphere
D、 Materials and Resources
E、 Indoor Environmental Quality

712、 Why should a project team aim to significantly exceed the established threshold of a LEED credit?
A、 To earn Exemplary Performance
B、 To save the World
C、 As a precaution against a credit being audited
D、 To be an overachiever
Exemplary performance can be achieved on some credit by exceeding the established threshold for credit
achievement.

713、 What is the Energy Policy Act used for in the LEED Rating Systems?
A、 To set product VOC limits
B、 To establish baseline building energy performance
C、 To establish baseline building plumbing fixture performance
D、 To set indoor air quality requirements
While the Energy Policy Act also deals with energy use, LEED uses it to establish baseline water use rates
for plumbing fixtures.

714、 What costing model should be used to demonstrate the true cost of sustainability strategies?

A、 Simple Payback
B、 Return on Investment
C、 Life Cycle Costing
D、 Benefit Analysis
Life Cycle Costing takes into account not only product and system first costs, but also costs for ongoing
maintenance, energy use, life‐span etc. Sustainable design strategies often have higher first costs than
comparable materials but can be shown to be less expensive in the long run due to decrease energy or
maintenance costs.

715、 Which of the following is the best type of site to develop on?
A、 Greenfield
B、 Prime Farmland
C、 Flood Plain
D、 Previously Developed Site
E、 Wetland
LEED encourages you not to build on the other listed types of sites.

716、 Which two standards are used to establish what vehicles qualify as low‐emitting and fuelefficient
vehicles? (Choose 2)
A、 California Air Resources Board ZEV
B、 American Council for an Energy‐Efficient Economy Green Book
C、 The Greenguard Certification Program
D、 Green Seal Standard
E、 Green‐e Product Certification

717、 How many points would a project team receive for having 10 LEED APs on a LEED Project?
A、 1
B、 5
C、 10
D、 20
A project can only earn one Innovation and Design point for LEED AP participation no matter how many
LEED Aps are working on the project.

718、 What is the minimum amount of pervious area a paving system must have to be
considered ”open‐grid”?
A、 20%
B、 30%
C、 40%
D、 50%
E、 60%


719、 What is required as documentation for each and every prerequisite and credit in the LEED for
Building Design and Construction Rating Systems?
A、 A project narrative
B、 A project drawings
C、 Photos
D、 A letter template
E、 A required signatory
Some credits and prerequisites may also require additional supporting documentation, but all LEED
credits and prerequisites require a LEED letter template.

720、 LEED Certification fees are based on:
A、 Project square footage
B、 Project Complexity
C、 Project Cost
D、 The number of review submissions

721、 Within what distance from a project site must a product be harvested or extracted and
manufactured to qualify as a regional material?
A、 100 miles
B、 150 miles
C、 250 miles
D、 500 miles
E、 1000 miles

722、 Which of the following are mandatory for any LEED project? (Choose 2)
A、 Credits
C、 A LEED Accredited Professional on the project team
D、 Prerequisites
E、 An Integrated Project Team
The correct answer is: B. D.
Credits, in general are optional‐ you get to pick and choose which to pursue. LEED AP involvement and
integrated design are highly recommended, but not mandatory.

723、 Which of the following transportation methods does not count as public transportation for LEED
purposes?
A、 Bus
B、 Subway System
C、 Elevated Rail System
D、 Taxi
E、 Campus Shuttle or School Bus System

To meet the requirements for LEED “mass transit” must carry ten or more people and operate on a
regular schedule.

724、 A new high rise residential building should use what LEED Rating System for Certification?
A、 LEED for Homes
B、 LEED for Core and Shell
C、 LEED for New Construction
E、 LEED for Interior Design and Construction
High rise residential projects (4 stories or more) must use LEED for New Construction not LEED for Homes.
Watch for a “LEED for Mid‐Rise Residential Rating System” to be introduced soon!

725、 What does the construction activity pollution prevention plan aim to prevent? (Choose 3)
A、 Erosion
B、 Solid Waste Generation
C、 Construction Worker Accidents
D、 Carbon Emissions
E、 Sedimentation
F、 Airborne Dust Pollution
The correct answer is: A. E. F.

726、 Wastewater from a restroom sink is considered which type of water?
A、 Graywater
B、 Blackwater
C、 Potable Water
D、 Rain Water
Since bathroom sink water is unlikely to contain organic waste, it is considered graywater, not blackwater

727、 Use of a dry urinal would decrease the fixture’s water use from the Energy Policy Act baseline
urinal water usage by how much?
A、 1.6 GPF
B、 1.0 GPF
C、 0.5 GPF
D、 2.5 GPM
Since a dry urinal uses no water, it would decrease water use from the baseline by the full established
baseline amount, which is 1.0 GPF.

728、 Which LEED rating system should a 100‐unit, 5 story apartment building located in a downtown
area utilize when undergoing a complete renovation?
A、LEED for New Construction
B、LEED for Commercial Interiors

C、LEED for Homes
D、LEED for Existing Buildings
The correct answer is A、
LEED Homes only applies to low‐rise residential projects (3 stories and below, single of multi‐family). For
all other residential projects (mid‐rise and high‐rise), LEED New Construction and major renovations is
currently the only rating system availablE、

729、 A 25,000 sqft one‐story office building in a suburban location is undergoing minor renovations that
affect 15% of gross floor area and wants to improve its ongoing sustainable building operations. Which
rating system should the project utilize?
A、LEED Existing Buildings
B、LEED Homes
C、LEED New Construction
D、LEED Commercial Interiors
The correct answer is A、
LEED Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance provides a benchmark for building owners and
operators to measure operations, improvements and maintenance. Under this rating system, projects may
make sustainable alterations and even add additions. Such alterations may affect up to 50% of a building’s
total floor area and additions that increase total building floor area up to 50% may still pursue LEED
Existing Buildings certification.

730、 How many of the 110 available points in most of the rating systems are considered “bonus” points?
A、 5
B、 10
C、 15
D、 20
These ten points represent the points available from the Innovation and Design and Regional Priority
categories.

731、 Which of the following is not considered an environmental factor of thermal comfort?
A、 Air Temperature
B、 Radiant Temperature
C、 Air Speed
D、 Humidity
E、 Space Volume

732、 Which of the following is not a category in the LEED for Operations and Maintenance Rating
System?
A、 Water Efficiency
B、 Materials and Resources
C、 Indoor Air Quality
D、 Innovation in Operations
E、 Regional Priority

While Indoor Air Quality is an important aspect of the category, the name of the category is Indoor
Environmental Quality.


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2.3 LEED GA 考试主要内容及例题 P4

3.1 某老外的LEED GA考试心得 P7

3.3 网友考场经验分享 P10

3.4 上海考点实拍 P11

3.6 证书电子版 P13

4.1 LEED 2009 NC 学习问答 P14

4.2 LEED GA Study Guide 学习问答 P17

4.3 LEED Acronyms P20

4.4 Thoughts to remember P24

6 LEED for Homes Rating System USGBC, 2008, 114Pages

by Davis Langdon (2007) ,

10 Guidance on Innovation & Design (ID) Credits USGBC, 2004, 1 Page

11 Credit Interpretation Rulings www.gbci.org, 2 Pages

12 Guide to Purchasing Green Power U.S. EPA, 2004, 50Pages

LEED 2009 for Operations & Maintenance Rating

14 LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements USGBC, 2009, 6Pages

15 LEED 2009 MPR Supplemental Guidance v1 USGBC, 2009, 34Pages

I. Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process

II. Project Site Factors

III. Water Management

IV. Project Systems and Energy Impacts

V. Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials

VI. Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation

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NC-1：How many prerequisites does NC have?

NC-2：How many prerequisites and credits does NC have?

NC-3：Define NC rating system。

NC-4：How many stories do high-rise residential buildings have in NC？

NC-6：What do“Construction Activity Pollution Prevention”of SS P1 mainly control to reduce

NC-7：List more than 8 “basic community services”in SS C2。

NC-10：“low flow showers”can impacted which two of the 7 categories？

NC-11：How many FTEs must NC have for LEED?

NC-12：List the fixtures and fixture fittings of EPAct standards？

NC-13：What energy related systems must be completed in building commissioning process？

NC-14：List more than three items of “process energy”and“Regulated energy”.

NC-16：Where is green power derived from？

NC-17：List the credits of Low-Emitting Materials.

NC-18：Which credit are residential projects not eligible for?

答：IE Q Credit 7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification, which is in addition to IE Q credit 7.1.

NC-19：List the four options that can achieve daylight credit.

NC-20：How can exemplary performance points be earned？

SG-4：What are the three design phases?

SG-5：What are the three costs elements of LEED projects?

SG-8：What are the Triple Bottom Line components of LEED?

SG-18：List more than four natural refrigerants.

SG-19：List more than four renewable energy.

SG-20：What’s the energy related systems that must be commissioned?

ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America 美国空调承包商

CWA Clean Water Act (美国)清水法案

IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 北美照明工程师协会