A developer has asked the building designer to incorporate a landscape irrigation system using the building's graywater in order to earn LEED points. Which is the most appropriate source of graywater for this use?
Which of the following is an appropriate usage of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) terminology for a LEED project?
An annual survey is given to the building occupants in which they are asked to rate their comfort level with regards to the heating and air-conditioning, acoustics, air quality, lighting levels and cleanliness. Which building staff member is best equipped to evaluate the responses and develop a corrective action plan to address problems and improve occupants' comfort?
Which of the following is an effective way to identify occupant comfort issues in a space based on LEED best practices?
A company is considering investing in green power for its operations facilities, but is reluctant because of the high capital investment, maintenance costs and slow initial financial returns. Which of the following is a practical strategy to help the company overcome these obstacles?
Which strategy for roof coverage best addresses both heat island effect and rainwater runoff from the roof only?
When should the Commissioning Authority (CxA) be brought onto the project team?
When considering water conservation and water efficient landscaping, which type of water would be most useful for landscape irrigation?
The general contractor for a project located in a dense urban area attempts to gain a credit in Materials and Resources. Which of the following is considered a local material?
How is an exemplary performance point earned if the credit is available for exemplary performance per the Reference Guide?
The intent of the location valuation factor is to incentivize the purchase of products that
Which of the following Is a strategy for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?
Materials that would otherwise be discarded but are incorporated into a new building are considered to be
Relating to water efficiency in LEED. gallons per minute or liters per minute refers to the amount of
Which of the following does a facility operator need in order to optimize water consumption?
Which of the following has the highest energy consumption in a typical U.S. office building?
Which of the following results from incorporating sustainable landscape design?
A new project is being built adjacent to a park with a 1/8 mi. (0.20 km) trail leading to an urban business district, which includes several retail shops and restaurants. This project qualifies for Location and Transportation Credits by
Which of the following narratives explains the relationship between prerequisites and credits for purposes of LEED certification?
One of the requirements for the Sustainable Sites Credit. Rainwater Management is that projects must
Which LEED strategy creates a smaller footprint and maximizes the floor area ratio?
The Increase in air temperature in a developed area resulting from the dark surfaces of roadways, parking lots, and tarred rooftops is known as
Where could a project be located to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?
The project area defined by the perimeter of a building plan is referred to as the building's
The water use reduction for a project is determined by finding the difference between the baseline conditions and the
A nine-story residential building includes 60% of the gross floor area within the project scope, Which rating system is the most appropriate for the LEED certification of this project?
Which of the following organizations' standards are referenced by the LEED rating systems?
What is the minimum gross floor area required for a Building Design and Construction (BD+C) project to be eligible for certification?
Who completes and signs the credit templates for a project pursuing LEED certification?
What is the process that is performed on existing buildings to identify and recognize system improvements that make the building more suitable for current use?
The amount of landfill-destined waste generated during project construction can be reduced by requiring the general contractor to
Which LEED adaptation includes the ability to reduce point thresholds for LEED certification levels based on building size?
Which of the following strategies are used to address Transportation in Operation and Maintenance under the Location and Transportation LEED Category?
When a developer builds a new shopping center in a rural area, one externality might be
Which of the following is a strategy that a design team should consider In order to decrease the Impact of a new construction project?
Which class of refrigerants contributes the most to ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
According to a study completed by the Heschong Mahone Group, which of the following Indoor Environmental Quality strategies can improve student test scores in schools by 7%-18%?
Which of the following reflects a scorecard rule for LEED Credit Point Allocation?
What is the term for collecting, reprocessing, marketing and using materials that are diverted or recovered from the solid waste stream?
Which of the following components comprise the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category?
Which of the following is an appropriate way to use non-potable water in a building?
The maximum points a new construction platinum LEED for Neighborhood Development certification level can earn are
In an effort to preserve the aquatic habitat and natural stream morphology of a fresh-water stream located downstream of a project boundary, one should consider which of the following strategies?
Which of the following includes impacts quantified by life-cycle costing (CCC)?
Which methodology is used to evaluate and study the economic performance of a building or system over its entire life?
Which of the following methods provides maximum water efficiency for a building irrigation system?
Which term describes misinformation presented to consumers to portray a product or policy as being more environmentally friendly than it is?
Which strategy is an example of permanent entryway systems used to reduce dust, dirt and contaminants brought into a facility?
A building manager is comparing the operating cost of the existing boiler to the purchase and operation of a new and more efficient boiler. The building manager discovers that although the upfront cost is significant, purchasing the new boiler would drastically decrease the cost of running and operating the system. This exercise is called
A retail store is pursuing LEED for Interior Design and Construction certification. Which of the following strategies should be conducted first?
What element of design can be used to take advantage of natural ventilation, solar energy and daylight?
Which permanently installed building products are addressed in the Materials and Resources Credit category calculation?