USGBC LEED-GA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-GA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 161:

  The maximum number of credits that can be achieved under Energy and Atmosphere category for Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovation is

  A. 30
  B. 31
  C. 33
  D. 35
  C. 33

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  According to the.LEED credit library, the Energy and Atmosphere category for Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovation has 6 prerequisites and 11 credits, with a total of 33 possible points. The prerequisites are:

  Fundamental Commissioning and Verification (required)

  Minimum Energy Performance (required)

  Building-Level Energy Metering (required)

  Fundamental Refrigerant Management (required)

  Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (required)

  Advanced Energy Metering (required)

  The credits are: Enhanced Commissioning (2-6 points) Optimize Energy Performance (1-18 points) Advanced Energy Metering (1 point) Demand Response (1-2 points) Renewable Energy Production (1-3 points) Enhanced Refrigerant Management (1 point) Green Power and Carbon Offsets (1-2 points)

• Question 162:

  Which of the following power sources are considered green power?

  A. Natural gas
  B. Biomass
  C. Nu clear
  D. Clean coal
  B. Biomass

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  Biomass is a renewable energy source that can be used to produce electricity from organic plant and waste material. It is considered green power by the U.S..EPA because it provides environmental benefits and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

• Question 163:

  In order to earn LEED certification, a project must

  A. employ a LEED AP on its project team
  B. conduct a whole-building life-cycle assessment
  C. earn a minimum 0t 50 points or meet a prerequisite
  D. satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points
  D. satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points

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  LEED certification is a process that evaluates the environmental performance and sustainability of a building project based on a set of rating systems. To earn LEED certification, a project must satisfy all the mandatory requirements, or prerequisites, of the chosen rating system, and earn a minimum number of points by meeting optional criteria, or credits..The number of points determines the level of certification: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points), or Platinum (80+ points). Employing a LEED AP (Accredited Professional) on the project team is not a requirement for LEED certification, but it can provide an advantage, as LEED APs have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in green building and LEED rating systems..Having a LEED AP on the project team can also earn one point under the Integrative Process credit. Conducting a whole-building life-cycle assessment is not a requirement for LEED certification, but it can be an option for earning points under the Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction credit..A life-cycle assessment is a method of evaluating the environmental impacts of a building over its entire life span, from extraction of materials to disposal or reuse. Earning a minimum of 50 points or meeting a prerequisite is not a sufficient condition for LEED certification, as it does not account for the other prerequisites or the level of certification..A project must meet all the prerequisites and earn at least 40 points to qualify for the lowest level of certification

• Question 164:

  Which of the following is a type of quality transit in LEED?

  A. Taxi
  B. Bicycle
  C. Motorcycle
  D. Single passenger car
  B. Bicycle

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  Quality transit in LEED refers to public transportation modes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide access to diverse destinations. Bicycles are considered a type of quality transit in LEED, as they meet the criteria of being low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and having a high ridership capacity. Taxis, motorcycles, and single passenger cars are not considered quality transit in LEED, as they have higher emissions, lower fuel efficiency, and lower ridership capacity than bicycles.

• Question 165:

  Unless mitigated, resource consumption over the life of a conventional building

  A. remains steady
  B. gradually decreases the total emissions footprint
  C. incrementally increases the total emissions footprint
  D. fluctuates between increasing and decreasing the total emissions footprint
  C. incrementally increases the total emissions footprint

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  Unless mitigated, resource consumption over the life of a conventional building incrementally increases the total emissions footprint. This is because conventional buildings often use non-renewable resources for energy and materials, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions during extraction, production, use, and disposal..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

• Question 166:

  Which of the following represents a unit of carbon dioxide equivalent that is reduced, avoided, or sequestered to compensate for emissions occurring elsewhere?

  A. Green power
  B. Demand response
  C. Carbon offsets
  D. Renewable energy
  C. Carbon offsets

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  Carbon offsets are used to balance emissions by reducing or sequestering equivalent amounts of CO# elsewhere. LEED supports using carbon offsets to meet energy and atmosphere goals.

• Question 167:

  Which ASHRAE standard defines thermal comfort for building occupants?

  A. ASHRAE 55
  B. ASHRAE 189.1
  C. ASHRAE 62.1
  D. ASHRAE 90.1
  A. ASHRAE 55

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  ASHRAE 55 defines thermal comfort by outlining acceptable indoor conditions for temperature, humidity, and air movement. This standard is essential for meeting LEED Indoor Environmental Quality requirements.

• Question 168:

  The Interior space of a six-story commercial building is being completely renovated. Which of the following actions should the design team conduct first in order to incorporate green building strategies?

  A. Set project goals
  B. Identify improvement opportunities
  C. Benchmark performance of existing building
  D. Measure performance and undergo third party verification
  A. Set project goals

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  Setting project goals is the action that the design team should conduct first in order to incorporate green building strategies in a six-story commercial building renovation project. Setting project goals is an important step in the integrative process that defines the vision and expectations for the project's sustainability performance and guides the decision-making throughout the design and construction phases. Setting project goals involves engaging key stakeholders, such as owners, users, designers,

  contractors, and operators, and identifying measurable objectives, targets, and metrics for various aspects of green building, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, material selection, indoor environmental quality, site selection, and transportation access. The LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook states that one of the steps in the integrative process is to "establish sustainability goals early in project development" [1, p. 12]..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, [Integrative Process | U.S. Green Building Council]

• Question 169:

  According to the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category, which of the following is considered an unoccupied space?

  A. Mechanical and electrical rooms
  B. Restroom
  C. School classroom
  D. Corridor
  A. Mechanical and electrical rooms

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  According to the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category of LEED, mechanical and electrical rooms are considered unoccupied spaces. These spaces are typically not intended for human occupancy, except for maintenance or operational purposes, and therefore do not require the same level of environmental control (such as ventilation or temperature control) as occupied spaces..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

• Question 170:

  Which of the following may be awarded to a Green Building professional who "distinguishes professional leadership, contribution to the standards of practice and body of knowledge and continual improvement in the field"?

  A. LEED Fellow
  B. LEED Green Associate
  C. LEED for Homes Green Rater
  D. LEED AP
  A. LEED Fellow

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  The LEED Fellow is a distinction awarded by GBCI for LEED APs who have made significant contributions to the field of green building and sustainability at a regional, national or global level. The LEED Fellow designation recognizes exceptional contributions to green building and significant professional achievement within the rapidly growing community of LEED Professionals..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources