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WorksheetsSustainability, Green Buildings and LEED | LEED Green Associate
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 40mins
A building with zero net energy consumption is called:
LEED Platinum buildings
Living building
Net-zero energy building
Passive Energy Buildings
An Energy Star certification or plaque can be earned by buildings that are in the top ___ percentile of existing buildings in terms of energy and water performance?
25
50
75
80
Which of the following must be true for a project to earn LEED Silver certification? Choose 3
Achieve at least 50 points
Have one of the principal project team members be a LEED AP
Have the project administrator be a LEED AP
Meet the Minimum Program Requirements
Achieve all prerequisites for the rating system
Which of the following would not be considered part of the ‘built environment’?
1000 acre neighborhood
Roads
Natural pond
Single office building
A city park developed on the site of a former steel mill
Which of the following is used by a project team to analyze, and track LEED credits and prerequisites?
LEED scorecard
MPRs
LEED track
CIRs
For a building project, when does the life cycle approach begin?
After a site has been selected
During project scheduling
During materials selection
With the initial pre-design decisions and goal setting
Once the designer is selected
A potential LEED project could be registered potentially under 2 rating systems. How should the project team decide which rating system to use? Choose 2
The rating system that could earn the most points should always be selected
The project team must submit a CIR
The project team must independently decide which rating system to use
Use the 40/60 rule
A project team should prepare and complete a LEED Score Card to:
To determine LEED responsibilities
To estimate the target LEED certification level
To prepare a cost estimate
To register the project
Which of the following variables affect LEED Registration cost? (Choose 2)
Project’s rating system
Project’s size
Location of the Project – U.S. or Outside U.S
Substantial completion of the project
Time when the project team decides to register
How should the project team decide which rating system to use when registering a project?
Use the 40/60 rule
The project team must submit a CIR
LEED for New Construction
The rating system that could earn the most points should always be selected
Who is responsible for the development of the LEED Rating Systems?
Product manufacturers
Architects, engineers, and contractors only
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Volunteers
USGBC National Members
An Energy Star certification or plaque can be earned by buildings that earn ____ points out of 100?
25
75
50
80
What does the LEED Volume Program help with?
Cost-effective LEED certification on an entire portfolio of projects
Cost-effective LEED certification for more than one project located on a single shared site like a corporate or education campus
Energy Star Certification
LEED ND Certification
A project team for a new construction project is developing a LEED Score Card. What should the project team do with it once it has been completed?
Use it as a tracking tool for LEED prerequisites and credits during the construction process
Submit it to USGBC
Use it to submit CIR
Send it to project owner for approval
Which of the following make the key aspects of the triple bottom line? Choose 3
Energy
Government
Social responsibility
Environment
Economics
What minimum floor area is needed for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance projects?
There is no minimum
250 sq.ft
5,000 sq. ft.
1,000 sq. ft.
10,000 sq. ft.
Which of the following is true about LEED Plaque? Choose 3
Projects can only display the plaques inside their building
Projects may display the plaques outside their building
Once the project accepts the final certification, it may apply for the LEED plaque
Alternative 5
Project teams may apply for multiple plaques
Which of the following is a primary goal of the USGBC?
Market transformation of the building industry
To promote green products
To reduce the construction costs of a building
To promote green buildings
Which of the following are LEED’s fundamental goals? Choose 3
Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services
Transform the built environment
Enhance the economy
Enhance individual human health
Enhance community quality of life
Which of the following represent the responsibilities of a LEED Project administrator? Choose 3
Register the project with LEED online
Invite team members to LEED Online
Attend all project progress meetings
Assign team members to credits in LEED Online
Submit the project application to GBCI for review
Built environment refers to:
Considering the environment while building new structures
Structures that provide stronger connections to nature
Process of building green buildings
Process of building traditional buildings
Man-made environment that is comprised of buildings, surroundings and infrastructure
A project team is conducting a project life cycle (PLC) analysis for a new Core and Shell project in Washington D.C. Which building elements are covered under the LEED BD+C: Core and Shell rating system? (Choose 3)
Furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E)
Base Building Structure
Base Building HVAC system
Building Envelope
Tenant fit-out
What happens after the project is registered under LEED v4?
The project will have a Green Rater assigned to the project
The project team will receive the welcome package from GBCI
The project will receive pre-certification
The project team gains access to the LEED Online Portal
Which of the following LEED rating systems address exterior site maintenance programs?
LEED for Core and Shell
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
LEED for Schools
LEED for New Construction
An existing office building is undergoing envelope upgrades and HVAC replacement. Based on these upgrades, which LEED rating system is most suitable for the project?
LEED for Existing Buildings: O+M
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail
LEED for New Construction
What is the minimum occupancy rate required for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance to earn certification?
Typical physical occupancy
75%
80%
50%
A project team is evaluating different project locations and sites for a potential LEED ND project. Which of the following must be true in order for the site to qualify for LEED certification under the LEED ND rating system? (Choose 2)
The site should be at least 1500 acres
The site should be no larger than 1500 acres
The site should have at least 10 habitable buildings
The site should have at least 2 habitable buildings
The site should be at least 100 acres
Which of the following is true about the EPA Energy Star Program? Choose 2
Energy Star labels appliances
Energy Star accredits individuals
Energy Star certifies individuals
Energy Star certifies buildings
You are registering an office project in Hiawatha, Iowa under the LEED BD+C rating system. Which of the following design decisions would you NOT recommend for LEED certification?
The area of the building will be 1500 square feet
The building will be located 75 feet away from a lake
The building will be three stories high
The new building is located on a campus certified under LEED v4
One of the modular offices will be moved to another location after project completion
What is different about green building design compared to conventional design?
Green building has longer schedules
Green building uses an integrated building design
Green building costs more
Green building does not have a bidding phase
What is the maximum no: of points a project can earn for a LEED Project?
100
110
80
60
What are acceptable ways to use USGBC in text according to the USGBC Trademark Policy? Choose 2
U.S. Green Building Council
US Green Building Council
U.S.G.B.C
USGBC
U.S. GBC
Which of the following must be true for a project to earn LEED certification? Choose 2
Have one of the principal project team members be a LEED AP
Have the project administrator be a LEED AP
Meet the Minimum Program Requirements
Achieve all prerequisites for the rating system
Achieve at least 50 points
What logo is used to designate membership with USGBC?
USGBC Faculty
USGBC logo
LEED AP logo
LEED logo
USGBC member logo
The project team for a potential LEED project in Phoenix, Arizona submits a summary of early design stage submittal materials for GBCI review to pursue LEED Pre-certification. Which of the following statements must be true of the project?
The project can only apply for Pre-certification after the completion construction
The project must be registered under New Construction
The project must be registered under Core and Shell
The project can only apply for Pre-certification after the completion of detailed design documents
Which of the following are NOT soft costs?
Project drawings
City permits
Windows
Commissioning of the building’s systems
Which of the following is TRUE about LEED?
LEED only certifies buildings
LEED only certifies individuals
LEED only certifies building products
LEED certifies buildings and products
The project team for a mixed use project located in Washington D.C. has more than 50% of its space for retail and a remaining 40% or less for office space. How should the project team decide which rating system to use?
The project should choose office space since that occupies 40%
The project should choose BD+C: Retail since that occupies the majority
The project should use the 40/60 rule to decide on a rating system
The project should submit a CIR
The project should choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as identified within the LEED rating system?
Prerequisite
Credit
Minimum Program Requirement
CIR
Which of the following elements of the LEED v4 development cycle is utilized for streamlining the approach to unique needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types?
Recertification
LEED online
LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
Interpretations
Adaptations
Which of the following can be seen as benefits of the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) process? Choose 2
Building Commissioning
Faster design
Maximized efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction
Lower operating costs
What may happen if a project does not comply with the minimum program requirements after LEED certification?
The project team will need to submit an appeal
The building’s certification may be revoked
The project keeps the LEED certification
An alternative compliance path can be used
The project team will need to submit a CIR
What statements are true regarding the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
Projects are only eligible if the tenants purchase the space
This rating system is appropriate for spaces that are undergoing a complete interior fit-out of at least 60% of the certifying gross floor area
This rating system can only be used if envelope upgrades are done
The rating system requires HVAC replacement
This rating system can only be used if base building is a LEED Core and Shell Certified Building
Which of the following is an example of adaptive reuse?
Demolishing an old steel mill and adding residences on the property
Renovating a historic building
Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments
Renovating an existing building
Integrated project delivery (IPD) is associated with what?
Construction Process
Green Building Process
Green Design process
Traditional Building Process
When comparing with the conventional building costs, what is the average marginal cost variance for green buildings?
5-7%
10-15%
0-2%
4-6%
During what project phase should the project owner think of green design to build a green building and keep the costs comparable to a traditional building?
It doesn’t matter
Pre-design phase
Construction Phase
Design Phase
A building owner for a new 20-story office building will occupy less than 25% of floor space. The completed building will be occupied by multiple tenants. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate for the base building?
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core and Shell
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
LEED for Retail
Which of the following should a LEED project use when certifying more than one project located on a single shared site like a corporate or education campus?
LEED Volume Certifications
LEED ND Certification
LEED Campus Certifications
LEED Portfolio
Which of the following is true about Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?
CIRs can be submitted for credit appeals
Points are awarded by the CIR process
Potential LEED Projects can access all CIRS and submit new
CIRs can be submitted for prerequisites
Which of the following allows utility customers to offset the cost of power drawn from the utility by selling surplus energy to utility?
Energy Star
Net metering
Energy plus
Net zero
A building owner for a new 20-story office building will occupy twelve (12) floors. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate for the owner’s interior fit-out of the twelve (12) floors?
LEED for Retail
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
A Project team just registered a new construction project. What are acceptable ways to reference a LEED Registered Project? Choose 2
The project is LEED Qualified
The project is LEED Platinum certified
The project is registered with the certification goal of LEED Gold certification
The project is registered under the LEED Green Building Rating System
The project is pre-certified
Which of the following represent the main sustainability goals for the Materials and Resources category under the LEED v4 rating system? Choose 3
Don’t use chemicals that degrade the atmosphere or contribute to climate change
Utilize renewable energy onsite
Re-use materials
Recycle materials and resources
Reduce waste
Which of the following are seen as environmental impacts of buildings? Choose 3
Building Industry created 7.36 million jobs in the construction industry in 2014
Buildings generate 136 million tons of waste annually
30% of buildings suffer from sick building syndrome
Buildings are responsible for 14% of potable water consumption
Buildings contribute to 38% of greenhouse gas emissions
Which of the following is true of LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system?
Can be applied to only part of a building
A LEED AP is required to be on the building maintenance staff for a LEED O+M Project
It applies to any type of building project
It assists project teams to measure building performance over a period of time
Which of the following are examples of the variety of ways in which LEED v4 is more applicable across the globe? Choose 3
Regionally specific solutions can be developed in collaboration with the LEED International Roundtable
International projects may submit up to 5 FREE CIRs
New international standards are also included as guidelines in the LEED Reference Guide
All measurements and calculations are shown both in SI and IP
International Projects are not allowed to use regionally specific solutions
Who can use the USGBC logo?
Only organizations that have received approval by the USGBC marketing department
Any LEED AP
Any USGBC member
Any USGBC member or USGBC chapter
Any USGBC National Member
Which of the following are Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) under LEED v4? Choose 3
Must comply with environmental laws
Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Must be in a permanent location on existing land
Must comply with project size requirements
What statement is true regarding green building?
The construction of green buildings have significant cost difference to non-green buildings
All green buildings are LEED certified
ROI on green buildings are not significant
The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings
Which of the following is true about LEED dynamic Plaque? Choose 2
The LEED Dynamic Plaque displays the LEED Performance Score of the building across five categories: Energy, Water, Waste, Transportation and Human Experience
Project may only apply for either LEED dynamic plaque or normal LEED plaque
Projects can only display the plaques inside their building
The LEED Dynamic Plaque is a building performance monitoring and scoring platform for LEED-certified projects
The LEED Dynamic Plaque displays the LEED Performance Score of the building across six categories: Sites, Energy, Water, Materials, Transportation and Human Experience
What is an example of a negative feedback loop?
A thermostat where the temperature feedback indicates to the system when to turn off
Warming oceans releasing greenhouse gasses which would warm the ocean even more
A warmer atmosphere melts more ice, changing the Earth’s albedo which further warms the atmosphere
Increased heat islands require more mechanical cooling which generates more greenhouse gas emissions causing the need for more cooling
Where should a project team register a new LEED Project?
GBCI Website
USGBC Website
LEED online portal
Send registration application by mail to GBCI
What is true about a project that earns 38 points towards certification under the LEED v4 rating system?
The project would earn LEED Silver certification
The project would not earn certification
The project would earn LEED Gold certification
The project would earn LEED Certified status
How many project types does the LEED rating systems collectively address?
5
15
21
7
A project in Raleigh, North Carolina was originally registered under BD+C: New Construction. Later during the pre-design stage, the owner finds 3 tenants to occupy the building space upon completion and hence wants to change the rating system to Core and Shell. Which action should be taken by the project team?
Contact LEED technical customer service
Submit a LEED interpretation
Submit a project CIR
Submit the issue via the feedback button within leedonline.com
A hospitality project team member finds an area not addressed in the LEED reference guide regarding WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction. The team implements the credit and submits a suggested approach for the credit during the preliminary LEED review process. Which of the following is true regarding this project team’s approach?
The project team will receive a determination in the review comments at the discretion of the USGBC or GBCI reviewer assigned to the project.
The approach will be rejected because it is outside the scope of the review process
The approach will be rejected and a Project CIR will need to be submitted instead
The project should submit a CIR along with credit documentation
Which of the following variables affect LEED Certification cost? (Choose 3)
Project Occupancy
Project’s size
Time when the project team submits documentation for review in LEED Online
Project’s rating system
Substantial completion of the project
Which of the following are characteristics of the integrative process (IP) credit under the LEED rating system? Choose 2
IP Credit falls under Location and Transportation
IP Credit is a prerequisite for LEED School projects
IP Credit overlaps and touches upon every other credit category
It is embedded throughout the rating system
