Question 1

The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with its construction and operation for a LEED-certified project was measured to determine the building's:

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A)  embodied emissions of energy
B)  embodied emission of materials
C)  carbon footprint
D)  carbon overlay

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of the design team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning staff
B)  Architect
C)  Day lighting and energy modeler
D)  Commissioning authority

Question 3

LEED-certified buildings are designed to do all of the following except:

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A)  Lower operating costs and increase asset value
B)  Reduce waste sent to landfills
C)  Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities
D)  Promote publicity to announce LEED project registration D

Question 4

LEED points are weighted based on what?

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A)  Environmental impact and human benefits
B)  Environmental performance and difficulty to achieve each credit
C)  Material costs and economic prosperity of each credit
D)  Regional priority and health benefits

Question 5

The guidance and procedures as well as default figures that must be used for the LEED Core & Shell Rating System include all of the following except:

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A)  default occupancy counts
B)  core & shell day lighting modeling guidelines
C)  core & shell project scope
D)  tenant lease or sales agreement

Question 6

A project team has earned 65 points with the maximum bonus credits for Innovation in Design for LEED for Schools. Which level of certification has this project reached?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certified
B)  Silver
C)  Gold
D)  Platinum

Question 7

An optional LEED Green Building Rating System component whose achievement results in the earning of points toward certification is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  registration
B)  intent
C)  credit
D)  certification

Question 8

The Schematic Design (SD)  phase in construction serves which purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explores several design options and alternatives, with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout and scope of work
B)  Begins the process of spatial refinement and usually involves the first design of a project's energy systems
C)  Carries the design into the detail level for all spaces, systems, and materials so that construction can take place
D)  Entails gathering information, recognizing stakeholder needs, establishing project goals, and selecting the site

Question 9

LEED for Retail can be certified along with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
B)  LEED for Commercial Interiors
C)  LEED for Existing Buildings
D)  LEED for Core and Shell

Question 10

Which two LEED rating systems follow slightly different processes ,reflecting differences in planning and development?

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A)  LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)  LEED for Homes and LEED for Hospitals
C)  LEED for Neighborhood Development and LEED for Retail
D)  LEED for Neighborhood Development and LEED for Core & Shell

Question 11

The Green Infrastructure and Buildings category promotes the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure that reduce energy and water use, while promoting more sustainable use of materials, reuse of existing and historic structures, and other sustainable best practices. This category in LEED Rating System can be found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)  LEED for Homes
C)  LEED for Schools
D)  LEED for New Construction

Question 12

S. General Services Administration requires that all new federal government construction projects and substantial renovations achieve LEED certification, and it encourages projects to achieve at least a ___ rating.

Accepted Answer

A)  certified
B)  silver
C)  gold
D)  platinum B

Question 13

What is the procedure required to achieve LEED certification?

Accepted Answer

A)  register the project, pay applicable review fees and submit documentation
B)  register the project, retain a LEED professional and pay applicable review fees
C)  pay applicable review fees, submit documentation and submit for appeal review
D)  pay applicable review fees, register the project and submit documentation

Question 14

When registering a project to be LEED-certified, one must:

Accepted Answer

A)  Go to www.usgbc.org
B)  Go to www.gbci.org
C)  Go to www.leedratingsystem.org
D)  Go to www.leedonline.org

Question 15

All Rating Systems must commit to sharing with USGBC and/or GBCI all available actual whole project energy and water usage data for a period of at least __ years:

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  7
C)  9
D)  10

Question 16

What is expected to be the outcome of an integrated design process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher first cost and higher operating costs
B)  Lower first cost and lower operating costs
C)  Higher first cost and lower operating costs
D)  Lower first cost and higher operating cots B

Question 17

How many green building categories are available in each LEED Rating System?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  6
C)  7
D)  8

Question 18

In conventional design and construction processes, project team members:

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice integrated approach
B)  Move through each phase independently
C)  Move through the schematic design phase independently
D)  Move through phases in both the integrated approach and independently

Question 19

How many review stages does the LEED for Neighborhood Development offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  3
C)  4
D)  5

Question 20

A candidate is eligible to be LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty by fulfilling all the following requirements except:

Accepted Answer

A)  document the involvement in support of LEED
B)  have previous experience with a LEED Registered project within five years of the application submittal date
C)  complete 30 CE hours biennially
D)  agree to the Disciplinary Policy

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The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with its construction and operation for a LEED-certified project was measured to determine the building's:

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Which of the following is not part of the design team?

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LEED-certified buildings are designed to do all of the following except:

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LEED points are weighted based on what?

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The guidance and procedures as well as default figures that must be used for the LEED Core & Shell Rating System include all of the following except:

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A project team has earned 65 points with the maximum bonus credits for Innovation in Design for LEED for Schools. Which level of certification has this project reached?

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An optional LEED Green Building Rating System component whose achievement results in the earning of points toward certification is called:

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The Schematic Design (SD) phase in construction serves which purpose?

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LEED for Retail can be certified along with all of the following except:

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Which two LEED rating systems follow slightly different processes ,reflecting differences in planning and development?

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S. General Services Administration requires that all new federal government construction projects and substantial renovations achieve LEED certification, and it encourages projects to achieve at least a ___ rating.

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What is the procedure required to achieve LEED certification?

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When registering a project to be LEED-certified, one must:

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All Rating Systems must commit to sharing with USGBC and/or GBCI all available actual whole project energy and water usage data for a period of at least __ years:

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What is expected to be the outcome of an integrated design process?

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How many green building categories are available in each LEED Rating System?

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In conventional design and construction processes, project team members:

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How many review stages does the LEED for Neighborhood Development offer?

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A candidate is eligible to be LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty by fulfilling all the following requirements except:

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The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with its construction and operation for a LEED-certified project was measured to determine the building's:

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Which of the following is not part of the design team?

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LEED-certified buildings are designed to do all of the following except:

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LEED points are weighted based on what?

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The guidance and procedures as well as default figures that must be used for the LEED Core & Shell Rating System include all of the following except:

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A project team has earned 65 points with the maximum bonus credits for Innovation in Design for LEED for Schools. Which level of certification has this project reached?

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An optional LEED Green Building Rating System component whose achievement results in the earning of points toward certification is called:

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The Schematic Design (SD) phase in construction serves which purpose?

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LEED for Retail can be certified along with all of the following except:

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Which two LEED rating systems follow slightly different processes ,reflecting differences in planning and development?

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S. General Services Administration requires that all new federal government construction projects and substantial renovations achieve LEED certification, and it encourages projects to achieve at least a ___ rating.

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What is the procedure required to achieve LEED certification?

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When registering a project to be LEED-certified, one must:

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All Rating Systems must commit to sharing with USGBC and/or GBCI all available actual whole project energy and water usage data for a period of at least __ years:

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What is expected to be the outcome of an integrated design process?

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How many green building categories are available in each LEED Rating System?

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In conventional design and construction processes, project team members:

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How many review stages does the LEED for Neighborhood Development offer?

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A candidate is eligible to be LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty by fulfilling all the following requirements except:

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