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Leed GA Practice Questions - Questions
Leed GA Practice Questions - Questions
A new 95,000 square foot school is implementing energy efficiency strategies as part of their
LEED certification strategy. A whole building energy simulation was performed and resulted in a
baseline building performance of $202,134. What is the minimum improvement in building
performance the school must demonstrate in order to meet EA Prerequisite 2 Minimum Energy
Performance?
A. $10,107
B. $20,214
C. $40,427
D. $50,534
2) Which of the following credits below are NOT part of the LEED for Schools rating system?
(Choose 2)
A. The School as a Teaching Tool
B. Enhanced Acoustical Performance
C. Daylight & Views ‐ Daylight Performance in Classrooms
D. Pest Infestation Prevention
E. Site Master Plan
3) A new school is targeting water use reduction by reducing process water in their facility.
Which of the equipment below must NOT be installed in order to comply with WE Credit 4 Process
Water Use Reduction? (Choose 3)
A. Garbage disposals
B. Water‐cooled ice machines
C. Refrigeration equipment using once‐through cooling with potable water
D. Food steamers
E. Prerinse spray valves
4) When using natural ventilation to achieve IEQ Credit 2 Increased Ventilation, what percent
of the occupied areas must be effectively ventilated?
A. 85%
B. 80%
C. 90%
D. 95%
E. 100%
5) A bank is undergoing a major renovation and plans to reuse some of the existing interior
walls and nonstructural elements. The chart below outlines the building areas to be reused in the
project:
Item Total area (sf) Reused (sf) Interior wall partitions 6,200
6,200 3rd and 4th floor Interior doors 520 260 Filing Cabinets
245 245 2nd floor carpet 1100 500 Total Areas
8065 7205
What is the percent of interior building can contribute to MR Credit 1.2 Building Reuse, Maintain
Interior Nonstructural Elements? How many points can the project team achieve with this approach?
A. 44%, 0 points
B. 44%, 1 point
C. 87%, 1 point
D. 87%, 2 points
6) Points can be earned in the Energy & Atmosphere credit category by: (Choose 1)
A. Meeting standards of ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1
B. Use of no refrigerants
C. Purchasing a one‐year renewable energy contract to provide 25% of the building's
electricity from renewable sources
D. Developing and incorporating commissioning requirements into construction
documents
7) Which of the following does NOT represent the flow or flush rate of water fixtures and
fittings that would be used to calculate the baseline water use for WE Prerequisite 1 Water Use
Reduction? (Choose 3)
A. 2.5 gpm residential showerhead
B. 1.0 gpf residential urinal
C. 2.2 gpm bathtub faucet
D. 2.6 gpf commercial toilets
E. 1.6 gpf residential toilets
8) Which of the following projects would meet the LEED‐NC Minimum Program Requirements?
(Choose 1)
A. A project that complies with federal and state environmental laws, but not local
environmental laws
B. A major renovation project that would like to certify floors 5‐10
C. A project that includes in the LEED project boundary all contiguous land that
supports normal building operations
D. A project with a gross floor area of 2,000 square feet and site area of 200,000 square
feet
E. A project with a gross floor area of 900 square feet and site area of 9,000 square
feet
9) SS Prerequisite 2 Environmental Site Assessment applies to which building types under the
LEED BD+C classification?
A. NC
B. Schools
C. CS
D. NC and Schools
E. NC and CS
F. NC, Schools and CS
10) A new mixed‐use building project is designed to have 200 FTE Staff, 25 Peak Transients, and
75 Residents. What is the least number of shower facilities the project will need to have to achieve
SS Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms?
A. 12
B. 10
C. 2
D. 1
E. 0, this type of project and FTE do not require showers to meet the credit
11) All of the following are required for LEED certification EXCEPT: (Choose 2)
A. Reduce water use by 20% compared to the caculated baseline
B. Implement a construction waste management plan
C. Prohibit smoking in the building except for designated smoking areas
D. Perform enhanced commissioning of the building energy systems
E. Meet the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1‐2007 for mechanically ventilated
spaces
12) Impervious surfaces have a perviousness ______ than 50% and _____ runoff of water.
A. Greater, promote
B. Greater, inhibit
C. Less, promote
D. Less, inhibit
13) A new office project is conducting an air quality test to demonstrate compliance with IEQ
Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy. The 65,000 square foot project
runs under one ventilation system. All finishes are complete and have been installed, except for the
movable furniture which is to be installed within the next 2 days. All of the following statements are
true in regards to the project team's approach to meeting this credit EXCEPT: (Choose 1)
A. The air testing must be performed after the furniture is installed
B. 3 sample locations are required for the project
C. Air samples must be collected within the breathing zone of 3 and 6 feet
D. Measurements must be taken during normal occupied hours
14) Regional Priority points are earned by: (Choose 1)
A. Developing an innovation in design strategy that focuses on a regional green
building issue
B. Achieving credits that have been designated as regional priority credits
C. Achieving all of the credits in the sustainable sites category
D. Achieving credits that a project team decides are the most significant for their
project's region
15) Which of the following describes the intent of EA Prerequisite 3 Fundamental Refrigerant
Management? (Choose 1)
A. To assure reuse of as much HVAC equipment as possible
B. To use zero CFC based refrigerants
C. To reduce stratospheric ozone depletion
D. To reduce greenhouse gasses
E. To phase out CFC based refrigerants in the marketplace/environment
16) Emissivity refers to:
A. Measure of material’s ability to reject solar heat
B. Ratio of radiation emitted by a surface to radiation emitted by a black surface at the
same temperature
C. Measure of the ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight (visible, infrared, and
ultraviolet wavelengths)
D. Ability of a material to absorb sound, expressed as a fraction of incident sound
17) MR Prerequisite1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables does NOT require collection of which
solid waste types below? (Choose 2)
A. Glass
B. Metals
C. Food scraps / compost
D. Cardboard
E. Wood
F. Plastic
18) A new multi‐family project is implementing water efficient landscaping for the surrounding
grounds. The plan currently includes 5,000 square feet of mixed vegetation and 2,000 square feet of
pedestrian hardscape. In order to calculate the landscape coefficient to meet the requirements of
WE Credit 1: Water Efficient Landscaping, what factors does the project team need to identify about
the project's landscaping? (Choose 1)
A. Climate zone, regional factor, density factor
B. Density factor, species factor, microclimate factor
C. Density factor, climate zone, evapotransiration factor
D. Species factor, maintenance factor, regional factor
E. Microclimate factor, efficiency factor, maintenance factor
19) A team plans to integrate SS Credit 10 Joint use of Facilities on a school project. Which of
the following would be acceptable LEED strategies in achieving this credit?
A. Shared use (w/general public) of an auditorium, classroom, and parking facility
B. A contract with community for a commercial office and health clinic dedicated‐use
spaces in the building
C. Pedestrian access and approved student use of privately owned swimming pool and
playing field
D. All of the above
20) For what month does LEED require you to use when determining the evapotranspiration
rate?
A. May
B. June
C. July
D. September
21) WE Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping requires determination of the landscape coefficient
KL which indicates the volume of water lost via evapotraspiration and varies with the plant species,
microclimate, and planting density. Based on their site & location, a project team specifies:
• High species factor for trees, average for turf grass.
• Average density factor for trees, average for turf grass.
• Low microclimate factor for trees , high for turf grass.
Trees .2 .5 .9 .5 1.0 1.3 .5 1.0 1.4
Shrubs .2 .5 .7 .5 1.0 1.1 .5 1.0 1.3
Groundcover .2 .5 .7 .5 1.0 1.1 .5 1.0 1.2
Mixed trees .2 .5 .9 .6 1.1 1.3 .5 1.0 1.4
Turf grass .6 .7 .8 .6 1.0 1.0 .8 1.0 1.2
Determine the landscape coefficient using these three characteristics for trees on the project site.
A. 5.3
B. 2.4
C. 0.45
D. 0.38
E. None of the above
22) Which of the following is true about ID Credit 2 LEED Accredited Professional? (Choose 1)
A. The project achieves 1 point if at least 2 LEED APs are principal participants of the
project team
B. The project achieves 1 point if at least 1 LEED Green Associate is the LEED Online
project administrator
C. The project team earns 2 points if all of the principal participants of the project team
are LEED APs
D. The project achieves 1 point if at least 1 LEED AP is a principal participant of the
project team
23) A project team has designed the project building to provide daylighting for at least 75% of
regularly occupied spaces. Which of the following credits could possibly be affected? (Choose 3)
A. IEQc8.2: Daylight & Views ‐ Views
B. EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
C. IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
D. IEQc2: Increased Ventilation
E. IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems ‐ Lighting
24) The design team for a new construction project is aiming to earn one point for SS Credit 7.1
Heat Island Effect – Non‐Roof. The project site is 15,000 square feet with a 2,000 square feet of site
hardscape. What strategy, if applied to 50% of the hardscape area, will allow the project team to
achieve this credit? (Choose 1)
A. Implementing hardscape materials with an SRI value of at least 18
B. Using an open‐grid pavement system that is at least 25% pervious
C. Planting trees to provide shade
D. Provide shade from structures that have an SRI of at least 18
25) What is ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1 standard used for? (Choose 1)
A. To determine the energy efficiency design baseline
B. For testing ventilation filters for removal efficiency
C. To determine minimum ventilation rates and acceptable indoor air quality
D. To specify minimum contaminant levels for Brownfield classification
26) What does evapotranspiration rate measure?
A. The total plant and leaf area within a landscape
B. The environmental conditions specific to the landscape
C. The amount of water lost from a vegetated surface in units of water depth
D. The amount of water required to irrigate a species for a 24 hour period
27) A team plans to incorporate light pollution reduction strategies in their office building
project. Which of the following strategies is NOT a LEED‐recognized strategy for SS Credit 8 Light
Pollution Reduction on NC projects?
A. Light exterior areas only for safety and comfort
B. Efficient task lights for all offices
C. Automatic controls for non‐emergency interior lighting
D. Exterior openings to have automatically controlled closing mechanisms at night
28) A project design team has design their new office space with an open office plan and
operable windows to provide natural ventilation. The office will have 65 employees, each with their
own workstation, as well as 6 small conference rooms designed for meetings and collaborative
space. In order for the project to comply with IEQ Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Thermal
Comfort, what is the minimum amount of workstations that must be within 20 feet inside and 10
feet to either side of the operable windows?
A. 65
B. 59
C. 49
D. 33
E. 7
29) A new office project wants to achieve 3 points under EA Credit 5 Measurement and
Verification, and implement an M&V plan to monitor their energy usage compared to the energy
model completed during design. Which of the following are elements the project must consider as
part of complying with the credit? (Choose 2)
A. The M&V period must be at least 2 years, and start after occupancy when HVAC
systems are stabilized
B. Implement a M&V plan consistent with Option D: Calibrated Simulation Savings as
specified by IPMVP or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation as specified by
IPMVP
C. Provide a process for corrective action if energy savings are not achieved
D. Must be contracted through the commissioning agent
E. Meet MPR 6 Access to Whole‐Building Energy and Water Usage Data
30) A project team is trying to determine how many points they can achieve from their products
containing rapidly renewable materials. The overall project materials budget is $7,295,000. Wool
carpeting contributes $50,000 and cotton batt insulation contributes $90,000. In addition, sunflower
seed countertops throughout the project contribute $32,000. How many points does this project
achieve under MR Credit 6 Radidly Renewable Materials?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
31) Which of the following statements is true regarding fire suppression systems?
A. Fire suppression systems must not contain CFCs, HFCs, or Halons in order to comply
with EA Prerequisite 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
B. Fire suppression systems must not contain CFCs, HFCs, or Halons in order to comply
with EA Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management
C. Fire suppression systems must not contain CFCs, HFCs, or Halons in order to comply
with EA Prerequisite 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management and EA Credit 4 Enhanced
Refrigerant Management
D. Fire suppression systems are not considered in EA Prerequisite 3 Fundamental
Refrigerant Management or EA Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management
32) All of the following are true of IEQ Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort ‐ Verification EXCEPT:
A. This credit requires surveying building occupants
B. The credit will result in high implementation costs
C. The credit requires a permanent monitoring system for NC and CI projects
D. Residential projects are not eligible for this credit
E. Credit can only be achieved if project achieves IEQ Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort ‐
Design
33) The primary intent of SS Credit 5.1 Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat is:
A. To encourage the use of local products
B. To maximize amount of pervious surfaces
C. To promote responsible use of Greenfield sites
D. To provide healthy outdoor spaces for building occupants
E. To conserve existing natural areas and promote biodiversity
34) Which of the following is not considered under the IEQ Credit 4 Low Emitting Materials
credits for New Constructon projects? (Choose 2)
A. Paint primer
B. Desk
C. Composite wood
D. Carpet adhesive
E. Porcelain tile
F. Wall covering
35) What is the reference standard that defines the requirements for LEED energy modeling?
A. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide
B. ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 Appendix G
C. Energy Star Target Finder
D. Core Performance Guide
E. ASHRAE 62.1‐2007
36) Which of the options below would NOT be considered applicable nonpotable water sources
in determining strategies to meet requirements for WE Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Treatment?
(Choose 1)
A. Rainwater
B. Graywater
C. Cooling system condensate
D. Municipal treated wastewater
E. Water from stream just outside LEED project boundary
37) A new bank project is implementing high energy efficiency strategies to support their goal to
achieve 10 LEED points under EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance. Process energy for the bank
makes up 35% of the energy costs for the project. A whole building energy simulation resulted in
$145,295 for the bank. What should the project team target as their design case energy cost savings
in order to reach their EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance goals?
A. $29,059
B. $43,589
C. $50,853
D. $72,648
E. $101,707
38) A new apartment complex is being built and will allow smoking on 2 of the middle floors.
How should the project team demonstrate compliance with IEQ Prerequisite 2 Environmental
Tobacco Smoke Control for the residences on these floors?(Choose 1)
A. Provide operable windows for all residences
B. Provide air sampling testing results for these floors
C. Install deck‐to‐deck partitions, spray foam insulation and separate ventilation
D. Conduct a blower door test in accordance with ASTM‐779‐03
39) A project team is developing a Thermal Occupant Survey in compliance with IEQ Credit 7.2
Thermal Comfort, Verification. When does the Survey need to be distributed and completed by the
occupants?
A. Right before move in
B. Within 1 month of occupancy
C. 3 months of occupancy
D. 6‐18 months after occupancy
E. At 1 year of occupancy
40) A new manufacturing facility will have an employee shift schedule that includes three 8‐hour
shifts that do not overlap. The parking capacity does not exceed the minimum local zoning
requirements. How would you calculate the number of required preferred carpool or vanpool
parking spaces for SS Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity?
A. Use the average value of the 3 shifts
B. Use total number of all employees in 3 shifts
C. Use the median value of the 3 shifts
D. Use FTE of the shift with greatest number of employees
41) An office building is pursuing LEED certification as part of its major renovation project. The
office space will consist primarily of a large open office plan, small private offices and a few central
meeting / break room areas. In order to provide views to the most number of occupants and achieve
IEQ Credit 8.2 Daylight and Views‐Views, what should the design team consider in regards to design
and space planning?
A. Plan for private offices on the exterior walls
B. Have private offices in the core of the space and open office areas along the
perimeter
C. Identify regularly occupied spaces and confirm 75% of these areas have access to
views and direct line of sight to perimeter glazing
D. Confirm 90% of the private offices have access to views and direct line of sight to
perimeter glazing
42) Which of the following products would NOT contribute to MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable
Materials? (Choose 1)
A. Cork flooring
B. Wool carpeting
C. Linoleum tiles
D. Sunflower seed countertops
E. Soy foam insulation
F. Ceramic wall tiles
43) A recent major renovation project has just finished the demolition phase of the project and
is calculating the product materials removed from the site as part of MR Credit 2 Construction Waste
Management. If none of the products below are going to be reused or donated, which must be
included in these calculations?
A. Land clearing debris
B. Carpet
C. Excavated soil
D. Tiles containing asbestos
E. Interior walls painted with lead paint
44) What is the overall % recycled content a project must earn in order to achieve an ID credit
for exemplary performance under MR Credit 4 Recycled Content?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 95%
45) A new office project will have 200 employees and anticipates an estimated 30 visitors / day.
During peak periods, the building will be occupied by 210 occupants. The project team is trying to
achieve SS Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms. How many
secure bicycle storage spaces will be required?
A. 2
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
E. 21
46) Which of the following strategies would NOT earn the project team a point under the
Innovation in Design category as an exemplary performance strategy? (Choose 2)
A. Covering 100% of the project's roof area with a vegetated roof system
B. Reducing the project's water use by 40% compared to the calculated baseline
C. Implementing project landscaping that requires no potable water use for irrigation
D. Developing a comprehensive transportation management plan that demonstrates
quantifiable reduction in personal automobile use
E. Conducting comprehensive commissioning of the building envelope
47) Innovative strategies under the Innovation in Design category can be achieved by a new
construction office building by pursuing all of the following EXCEPT: (Choose 1)
A. Meeting the requirements of an applicable credit in the LEED‐EBOM rating system
B. Developing an innovative strategy that goes above and beyond the intent of an
existing credit
C. Meeting the requirements of an applicable credit in the LEED for Schools rating
system
D. Evaluating a substantial quantity of products or materials being used (or being
considered for use in the building) on the basis of an ISO 14040 life‐cycle assessment
E. Creating an innovative strategy that is not addressed by existing LEED credits, and
can demonstrate quantitative performance improvements for environmental benefit
48) SS Credit 9 Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines should be drafted with input from
which team member(s)? (Choose 3)
A. The new tenant
B. Project architect
C. Building owner
D. Project engineer
49) How many credits do project teams have to choose from to achieve points for Regional
Priority? (Choose 1)
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
50) What should a project team do to develop fixture usage groups to document WE
Prerequisite 1 Water Use Reduction? (Choose 3)
A. Create subsets of washroom facilities used by different types of occupants
B. Identify which fixtures are involved for each fixture group and which occupants they
will serve (male or female)
C. Use the default fixture uses provided in the LEED reference guide
D. Determine the water use per occupant if each occupant uses each restroom fixture
one time
E. Administer an occupant survey to determine the number of uses per fixture type
51) Which of the following statements are true concerning MR Credit 3 Materials Reuse?
(Choose 2)
A. Salvaged furniture must be purchased at least 1 year prior to projects initiation to
contribute to the credit
B. Salvaged materials from both on‐site and off‐site may be applied to MR Credit 5,
Regional Materials
C. Furniture and furnishings must have consistent use across MR Credits 3‐7
D. Include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components or appliances and
equipment in the calculations for this credit
E. If walls, ceilings, and flooring serve their original functions in the new building, they
are eligible for consideration for this credit
52) Which of the following pieces of documentation are NOT required to demonstrate
compliance with MR Credit 7 Certified Wood? (Choose 2)
A. Cost of all new wood products used on the site
B. Cost of all new Certified Wood products used on the site
C. Cost of all recycled wood products used on the site
D. Chain of Custody number for each Certified Wood product
E. Type of FSC Certified Wood
F. Date of purchase for all Certified Wood products
53) A new project is proposed for a 4 acre greenfield site that has an existing imperviousness of
35%. What are the strategies the project can implement to achieve SS Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design,
Quantity Control? (Choose 2)
A. Implement a stream channel protection strategy that reduces erosion and includes
quantity control (Missed)
B. Ensure post‐development peak discharge is less than or equal to pre‐development
peak discharge for the 1‐ and 2‐year 24‐hour design storms
C. Reuse stormwater volume generated for non‐potable uses such as landscape
irrigation or for custodial uses
D. Implement a management plan that reduces water runoff by 35% from the 2‐year
24‐hour design storm
E. Implement a system to filter and treat water off‐site
54) A new multi‐use project is planned and will include retail, office space and residential units.
The project is pursuing IEQ Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views, Daylight. What area can be excluded from
the calculations because they are not considered regularly occupied spaces? (Choose 2)
A. Private offices
B. Lobby
C. Bathrooms
D. Retail floor
E. Bedrooms
F. Living rooms
55) A project is pursuing EA Credit 2 On‐Site Renewable Energy. Which of the steps below are
part of the process to demonstrate compliance with the credit requirements? (Choose all that apply)
A. Document off‐site renewable energy source types and total annual energy
generated
B. Calculate the energy generated from each on‐site renewable energy source
C. Confirm that renewable energy systems are part of project scope
D. Calculate energy required to achieve net‐zero
56) The project is a 600,000 square foot speculative office building. According to the BOMA
calculation, the core and shell is 20% of the building total square footage. Using the following table,
determine the cost of required green power the project team must purchase to earn points for EA
Credit 6 Green Power. Assume a quote from the REC providers of $.02/kWh.
Building Type Median Electrical Intensity (kWh/sf‐yr)
Food Service 28.7
Lodging 12.6
Office 11.7
Other 13.8
A. $28,080
B. $19,656
C. $9,828
D. $2,808
57) Which of the following fixtures and fittings are considered within the scope of WE
Prerequisite 1 Water Use Reduction? (Choose 2)
A. Commercial diswashers
B. Residential kitchen faucet
C. Residential clothes washers
D. Automatic commercial ice makers
E. Commercial pre‐rinse spray valves
58) An office project consists of 65 workstations, 10 private offices and 5 conference rooms. In
order to comply with IEQ Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting, which spaces must have
lighting controls? (Choose 1)
A. All conference rooms and private offices
B. 90% of the workstations and all conference rooms
C. 90% of the total workstations and private offices, and all conference rooms
D. 50% of the total workstations, private offices and conference rooms
E. All of the workstations and private offices, and 90% of the conference rooms
59) A project team is attempting to achieve 4 points for EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy
Performance for a 15,000 square foot office building without using a building energy model. What is
the first task the project team must do? (Choose 1)
A. Identify the climate zone
B. Calculate the performance rating
C. Determine the baseline system sizing
D. Identify the Energy Star Score for the project
60) Which of the following LEED credits should be submitted in the Design Review phase of the
LEED certification process? (Choose 2)
A. MRc2: Construction Waste Management
B. EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning
C. MRc7: Certified Wood
D. SSc2: Community Connectivity & Development Density
E. WEc3: Water Use Reduction
61) After submitting the Design Review for a project, a project team receives several clarification
requests from the project reviewer. What should the project team do? (Choose 2)
A. Respond to all reviewer comments within 15 business days
B. Delete all documents submitted with the initial review
C. Clearly respond to each item where the reviewer has provided technical advice
D. Call the LEED reviewer to discuss the issues presented in the review comments
E. Upload any revised documentation to LEED Online
62) Which of the following statements are true concerning IEQ Prerequisite 1 Minimum IAQ
Performance? (Choose 2)
A. Local code can be used in lieu of ASHRAE when local code is more stringent
B. Local code can be used in lieu of ASHRAE when local code is less stringent
C. Teams must provide appropriately located designated smoking areas outside the
building away from building entrances, operable windows, and ventilation systems
D. Implementation of this credit is based on 3 basic methods for ventilating buildings:
mechanical, natural, and mixed‐mode
E. The purpose of this prerequisite is to limit the exposure of building occupants to
Environmental Tobacco Smoke, or secondhand smoke
63) A project team is installing a green roof on their urban office project. The team has designed
the vegetated roof for 100% of the project roof area to achieve SS Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect ‐
Roof. Which of the following credits will this strategy NOT have an effect on? (Choose 2)
A. EAc2: Optimize Energy Performance
B. SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation ‐ Parking Capacity
C. SSc5.1: Site Development: Maximize Open Space
D. SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment
E. SSc6.1: Stormwater Design ‐ Quantity
64) A proposed office building will have 60 employees and a parking lot with 75 spaces. To
achieve a LEED credit, the project team is implementing preferred parking for low‐emitting and fuel‐
efficient vehicles. Which of the following vehicles would be able to park in these designated parking
spaces, and how many preferred spaces would be required?
A. Vehicles with a Green Score of 20, 3 preferred spaces
B. Vehicles with a Green Score of 20, 4 preferred spaces
C. Vehicles having a Green Score of 40, 3 preferred spaces
D. Vehicles with a Green Score of 40, 4 preferred spaces
65) All of the following are true of SS Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
EXCEPT:
A. Intensely urban areas may only need to meet a few of the requirements (some don't
apply)
B. The ESC plan may be submitted as documentation in the form of a site plan or a
narrative report
C. CGP extends compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) stormwater regulations to construction activities
D. Compliant documentation requires a description of corrective actions taken in
response to problems on site
E. All of the above are true of SS Prerequisite 1
66) In order to comply with SS Credit 1 Site Selection, which of the following site locations would
be most appropriate to build a new multi‐family development?
A. Undeveloped land with elevation equal to the 100 year flood plain
B. Developed land that is within 45 feet from stream
C. Developed site that is 110 feet from wetland
D. Undeveloped land with a plant identified under the threatened species list
E. Developed land that includes some areas of prime farmland
67) A new development is being built on a .5 acre greenfield site. Within 1/2 mile of the site,
basic services include 3 restaurants, a bank, 2 grocery stores and a post office. In addition, the
development plans to have a coffee shop on the ground floor of the building. How many basic
services can the project count towards SSc2 Community Connectivity?
A. 0
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
68) A project team earns an Innovation in Design point for an innovative strategy on a previous
project. The project team would like to submit the same innovative strategy for an ID point on a
current project. Which of the following statements is true? (Choose 2)
A. The precedent set by the previous project means that the current project will
achieve the ID point
B. The project team must structure the innovative strategy to be appropriate for the
current project's context in order to achieve the ID point
C. The project team must submit a CIR to see if the ID point will be achieved
D. Although a precedent was set by the previous project, the current project will not
necessarily achieve the ID point
E. The current project will not achieve the ID point for using the same innovative
strategy, because it is no longer innovative
69) The project owner of a 100,000 square foot retail center has asked the project team to hire
the Commissioning Authority in order to achieve EA Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning. The project
team should choose a Commissioning Authority that: (Choose 1)
A. Is a contracted employee through the project design firm
B. Is not an employee or contractor of the project owner
C. Has documented commissioning authority experience on at least 1 other building
project
D. Is not an employee of a contractor or construction manager holding construction
contracts
70) A project team is coordinating finishes and design elements for their new office space. In
order to achieve IEQ Credit 4.4 Low Emitting Materials, Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products, all
of the following products must have no added urea‐formaldehyde EXCEPT:
A. Door cores
B. Systems furniture
C. Laminate countertops
D. Plywood / MDF
E. Flooring laminate adhesives
71) When does a project registration fee vary?
A. It does not vary and is always the same
B. USGBC Membership
C. When a team has previously registered a project, projects registered later are
discounted
D. Varies based on the LEED Rating System and type of project
72) When considering IEQ Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring in a congested urban area,
project teams need to consider all of the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2)
A. Size of ventilation equipment
B. Building ventilation type (natural or mechanical)
C. Building occupant survey
D. Number of building occupants
E. Time of day fluctuations
73) LEED requires commissioning process activities be completed for all of the following energy‐
related systems on a project EXCEPT (choose 1)
A. HVAC&R
B. Lighting and daylighting controls
C. Domestic hot water systems
D. Task‐lighting systems
E. On‐site renewable energy systems
74) All of the following statements are true of SS Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof, EXCEPT:
A. LEED specifies high reflectivity surfaces should be cleaned at least every year
B. In sunny climates, window‐shading devices will help mitigate glare from reflective
roofing into the building
C. In the roof design, teams should consider including habitat for the animal and insect
populations needed to pollinate the installed plantings
D. Properly designed green roofs do not require mowing or cutting
E. A vegetated roof can be installed as a complete system or as a modular system
75) A project team plans to utilize passive design strategies and on‐site renewable energy in
order to reduce energy demand for an urban mixed‐use high‐rise project. Which strategies could be
options the project can pursue to meet EA Credit 2: On‐Site Renewable Energy? (Choose 3)
A. Mounted PV (photovoltaic) panels
B. Geo‐exchange systems
C. Passive solar strategies
D. System harvesting tidal power
E. Mounted wind turbines on the neighbouring site
F. Solar thermal panels
76) What is the default recycled content value for steel?
A. 50% post‐consumer, 0% pre‐consumer
B. 0% post‐consumer, 25% pre‐consumer
C. 25% post‐consumer, 0% pre‐consumer
D. 25% post‐consumer, 25% pre‐consumer
77) The renovation of an apartment building will use the wood from the old doors for new
cabinets. The project will not qualify for MR Credit 1 Building Reuse. What credits can the old doors
contribute to? (Choose 3)
A. MRc2: Construction Waste Management
B. MRc5: Regional Materials
C. MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials
D. MRc3: Materials Reuse
E. MRc4: Recycled Content
78) A commercial office building with a footprint of 70,000 square feet has an overall site area of
200,000 square feet. The site is in an urban setting and the zoning requirement mandates a
minimum of 20% of the net lot area must be public open space. The project design includes 15,000
square feet of pedestrian oriented hardscape and 18,000 square feet of vegetated open space. Does
this project satisfy requirements for SS Credit 5.2 Site Development?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information
79) To comply with IEQ Credit 4.1 Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants without using
the VOC Budget Method, what % of adhesive, sealants, and sealant primers must comply with South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
A. 10
B. 30
C. 50
D. 95
E. 100
80) A project is pursuing WE Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies. To what standard
must the water be treated in order to comply with the credit? (Choose 1)
A. State water cleanliness standards
B. Local standard
C. Removal of 75% of Total Suspended Solids
D. Tertiary standards
E. EPA Clean Water Act or local regulations, whichever is more stringent
81) Which of the following are strategies to achieve WE Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping,
Option 1: Reduce by 50%? (Choose 2)
A. Install a drip‐irrigation system
B. Regularly check irrigation systems to verify schedules and duration
C. Treat wastewater on‐site to use for irrigation
D. Avoid planting invasive species
E. Choose plants with a high evapotranspiration rate
82) A new office project is relocating to Belgrade, Serbia from its current location 120 miles
away from the new location. The project plans to reuse furniture from the existing space for the new
tenant fit out. The furniture was initially purchased in Belgrade. How does this furniture contribute
to the project team's LEED efforts?
A. The furniture contributes up to 2 points through MR Credit 3 Materials Reuse and
MR Credit 5 Regional Materials
B. The furniture contributes 1 point through MR Credit 3 Materials Reuse, but does not
contribute to MR Credit 5 Regional Materials
C. The furniture contributes to neither MR Credit 3 Materials Reuse or MR Credit 5
Regional Materials because furniture must be excluded from these calculations
D. The furniture contributes up to 1 point through MR Credit 5 Regional Materials but
does not contribute to MR Credit 3 Materials Reuse because furniture must be excluded in these
calculations
Remanufactured Wood Doors (used as tabletops) On Site Salvage $25,533
Sub Total Salvaged/Reused $x
Total Construction Material cost (given) $1,100,450
% Salvaged/Reused Materials y%
A project team aims to earn points for MR Credit 3 Materials Reuse given their efforts in salvaging
and repurposing materials. Using the table above, which of the following is an accurate statement
concerning the projected points for which the team may be eligible?
A. Eligible for 0 points based on %
B. Eligible for 1 point based on %
C. Eligible for 2 points based on %
D. Eligible for 2 points based on % and 1 ID point (exemplary performance) based on %
84) A project is undergoing major renovation that will include reusing much of building exterior
walls and floors. Which of the project materials and areas below can be included in calculations for
achieving MR Credit 1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof? (Choose 1)
A. Interior entryway walls
B. 3rd floor window assemblies and glazing
C. Decorative brick that was installed in the outside entrance
D. Existing foundation / slab on grade
85) Which of the following credits rely heavily on the project contractor for successful
implemention? (Choose 2)
A. MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
B. SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
C. EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems
D. IEQc4.1: Low‐Emitting Materials ‐ Adhesives and Sealants
E. IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
86) A project is pursing an Innovation in Design point for a comprehensive green education plan.
Which of the following strategies or combination of strategies could the project team use to achieve
the ID point? (Choose 1)
A. Provide documentation of a comprehensive signage program in both the lobby and
tenant spaces
B. Provide document of a comprehensive signage program and a project case study
C. Develop a video and a written case study to be displayed on the company website
D. Send a one‐time newsletter to building tenants informing them of the on‐going
building tours highlighting the project's green building features
87) Which of the following products would be included as part of the total wood cost for MR
Credit 7 Certified Wood calculations? (Choose 3)
A. $15,000 Salvaged wood for doors
B. $38,000 FSC Pure countertops
C. $22,000 FSC Mixed for beams
D. $40,000 Non FSC certified new wood for veneers
E. $10,000 Reused wood for cabinets
88) To comply with requirements of IEQ Prerequisite 3 Minimum Acoustical Performance, teams
may need all of the following except:
A. Square footage of learning spaces
B. Cubic footage of learning spaces
C. Sound Absorption Coefficients
D. Window Surface Area
E. Surface area of each interior fixed element
89) A LEED for Schools project is pursing ID Credit 3 The School as a Teaching Tool. Which of the
following is required in order to achieve this credit? (Choose 2)
A. Design a curriculum that explores the relationship between human ecology, natural
ecology and the building
B. Implement the curriculum within 12 months of LEED certification
C. Curriculum must meet local or state curriculum standards
D. Curriculum must occupy 10 or more hours per semester for every full‐time student
E. Develop and implement a website that highlights the green building features of the
school
90) In order to document a brownfield site under SS Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment, what
documentation does the project team need to provide? (Choose 2)
A. Descriptions of site contamination and remediation efforts undertaken by the
project
B. Declaration from the local environmental organization that manages brownfield
sites
C. Invoices and proof of payment for remediation efforts
D. Confirmation from EPA office or state agency that site is declared a Brownfield
91) An example of waste diversion, as specified in MR Prerequsite 1 Storage and Collection of
Recyclables, is:
A. Reuse
B. Recycling
C. Incineration
D. Diverting to landfill
E. Both a and b
F. Both a and c
92) A new project is seeking an ID credit by achieving exemplary performance for MR Credit 2
Construction Waste Management. What is the percentage of waste that needs to be diverted to
achieve this goal?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 90%
D. 95%
E. 100%
93) Which of the following represents a measurement factor for IEQ Credit 9 Enhanced
Acoustical Performance (choose 2).
A. A‐weighted decibel
B. Sound transmission class
C. Interior climate factor
D. Insulation factor
94) A project team is looking to pursue an ID credit on their new office building. The annual
building energy cost for their 400,000 square foot project is $15,120. Which of the following tactics
would earn credit for exemplary performance? (Choose 1)
A. Providing $2,300 worth of on‐site renewable energy
B. Providing $1,500 worth of on‐site renewable energy
C. Demonstrate energy cost savings of $5,000
D. Purchase $1,700 worth of electricity from renewable sources
95) Which of the following does not play a role in determining the baseline for WE Prerequisite 1
Water Use Reduction? (Choose 1)
A. Frequency of use / occupancy
B. Gender ratio
C. Building floor area
D. Types of water use fixtures
E. Water volume per fixture use
96) A new office building wants to achieve 2 points under Alternative Transportation ‐ Parking
Capacity. Which of the following strategy combinations would help the project achieve these
points? (Choose 2)
A. Meet and not exceed parking capacity per zoning requirements, and designate 3% of
the spaces as preferred parking for carpools
B. Provide no new parking
C. Maximize parking capacity to meet FTE, and designate 5% of the spaces as preferred
parking for carpools
D. Meet and not exceed parking capacity per zoning requirements, and designate 5%
preferred parking for carpools
E. Meet and not exceed parking capacity per zoning requirements, and designate 5% of
FTE as preferred parking for carpools
97) The primary objectives of SS Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention are
(Choose 3).
A. To prevent loss of soil during construction
B. To reduce construction transportation pollution
C. To prevent sedimentation of receiving streams
D. To prevent pollution of air with particulate matter
E. To prevent unnecessary construction waste
98) Which of the following credits is eligible for exemplary performance? (Choose 1)
A. WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
B. IEQc4.4: Low‐Emitting Materials ‐ Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
C. SSc6.1: Stormwater Design ‐ Quantity Control
D. SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
E. SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment
99) Which of the following is NOT considered when calculating full‐time equivalent (FTE)?
A. Full time employees
B. Building occupancy
C. Students, customers or visitors
D. Part time employees
100) A project is pursing EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy
Systems. In order for the project to meet the requirements, the team must designate a CxA who
complies with all of the following EXCEPT: (Choose 1)
A. Will be contracted to report results, findings and recommendations directly to the
owner
B. Will review the Owners Project Requirements for project goals and expectations
C. Will review the Basis of Design documents for clarity and completeness, and
consistency with the Owners Project Requirements
D. Is independent of the project's design and construction management team
E. Has documented commissioning authority experience for at least 1 building projects