USGBC LEED-GA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-GA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 271:

  In which of the following common building applications are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) found?

  A. Fire hydrants
  B. Roof-top vents
  C. Insulation agents
  D. Centrifugal chillers
  D. Centrifugal chillers

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  Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a type of compound that was widely used in the 20th century in various applications, including as a refrigerant in air conditioning systems such as centrifugal chillers. CFCs are known to deplete the ozone layer when released into the atmosphere, and their use has been phased out in many countries under the Montreal Protocol..

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

• Question 272:

  Which of the following tracks the progress of construction waste management on a project?

  A. Value of material savings on the project
  B. Volume of recycled content in materials
  C. Cost of waste materials recycled
  D. Weight of waste material diverted
  D. Weight of waste material diverted

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  Construction Waste Management is tracked by weight:

  "LEED tracks the total amount of waste diverted from landfills in terms of weight or volume."

  This provides a quantitative measure of how much waste was properly managed.

• Question 273:

  A new tenant in an existing office building is pursuing LEED certification. The tenant would like to encourage alternative transportation methods. Which of the following items can be used to satisfy this request and achieve LEED Location and Transportation Credit?

  A. Provide underground parking
  B. Designate preferred parking for motorcycles
  C. Develop on a brownfield site after remediation
  D. Develop an alternative commuting incentive program
  D. Develop an alternative commuting incentive program

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  An alternative commuting incentive program is a strategy that can be used to encourage alternative transportation methods, such as public transit, carpooling, biking, or walking. An alternative commuting incentive program can provide benefits or rewards for the employees or tenants who use alternative transportation modes, such as subsidies, vouchers, discounts, prizes, recognition, or preferential parking..This strategy can help to achieve LEED Location and Transportation Credit: Alternative Transportation1...

  References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide

• Question 274:

  Teams organize and work as part of an integrative process by working

  A. With team members in a linear pattern
  B. in smaller groups with nonrepetitive processes
  C. in small groups and as a Whole With iterative processes
  D. with team members having individual commitments and tasks
  C. in small groups and as a Whole With iterative processes

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  Teams organize and work as part of an integrative process by working in small groups and as a whole with iterative processes..The integrative process is a method of design and construction that involves the collaboration and coordination of all project stakeholders from the beginning to achieve the project's sustainability goals1..The integrative process requires teams to work in small groups, such as subcommittees or task forces, to focus on specific aspects of the project, such as energy, water, materials,

  indoor environmental quality, and site ecology2..The small groups then report back to the whole team and share their findings and recommendations, allowing for feedback and integration among different disciplines and systems2..The integrative process also requires teams to work with iterative processes, which means that they repeat and refine the design and analysis cycles until they reach the optimal solutions that meet the project's performance targets3..The iterative processes enable teams to explore

  various scenarios, test assumptions, identify synergies and trade-offs, and evaluate the life-cycle impacts of their design decisions34.

  Integrative process | U.S. Green Building Council LEED v4 | U.S. Green Building Council The Integrative Process in LEED V4 -ArchEcology New LEED Pilot Credit Establishes an Integrative Process for Health Promotion LEED Integrative Process Credit Explained - Projectific, Inc.

• Question 275:

  What is process water?

  A. Blackwater used for irrigation purposes
  B. Water used for industrial processes and building systems, such as cooling towers and chillers
  C. Domestic waste water composed 0t wash water from kitchens and bathrooms
  D. Spent or used water from a home, community, farm or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter
  B. Water used for industrial processes and building systems, such as cooling towers and chillers

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  process water is water that is used for specific processes in industries, businesses, or buildings. Process water can include water used for cooling, heating, washing, rinsing, sterilizing, humidifying, or other purposes..Process water can also include water used for building systems, such as cooling towers, boilers, chillers, or irrigation123.

  Process water is different from domestic water, which is water used for human consumption or hygiene, such as drinking, cooking, bathing, or flushing toilets..Process water is also different from wastewater, which is water that has been contaminated by human or industrial activities and requires treatment before being discharged or reused24. Process water is an important aspect of water efficiency in LEED certification..LEED v4.1 offers credits for optimizing process water use by reducing the demand or increasing the use of alternative sources of water, such as rainwater, graywater, or reclaimed water

• Question 276:

  Sustainable forestry is the practice of maintaining forest resources to meet the long-term forest product needs of humans while maintaining the

  A. cost of the forest products
  B. quality Of salvaged wood products
  C. harvesting of the rapidly grown forest
  D. biodiversity of the forest and landscape
  D. biodiversity of the forest and landscape

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  Sustainable forestry is the practice of managing forest resources in a way that meets the current and future needs of humans forforest products, while also conserving and enhancing the ecological, social, and economic values of the forest and its surrounding landscape1..One of the key aspects of sustainable forestry is to maintain the biodiversity of the forest, which refers to the variety and abundance of living organisms, such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, and their interactions within the

  forest ecosystem2..Biodiversity is important for the health and resilience of the forest, as it provides essential ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, water purification, soil formation, nutrient cycling, pollination, pest control, and climate regulation23..Biodiversity also supports the livelihoods, cultures, and well-being of forest-dependent communities and indigenous peoples.

  What is sustainable forestry?

  Why is biodiversity important for forests? LEED v4 - FSC United States

• Question 277:

  Which action supports the Integrative Process during pre-design?

  A. Completing construction drawings in isolation
  B. Running energy and water analyses early
  C. Hiring subcontractors before setting goals
  D. Revising specifications after installation
  B. Running energy and water analyses early

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  Early energy and water analyses help identify synergies across systems, a core requirement of the Integrative Process credit.

• Question 278:

  Which of the following Is a strategy for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?

  A. Cover duct work with plastic
  B. Store absorptive-finish materials directly on slab
  C. Collect construction debris in the mechanical room
  D. Run permanently installed HVAC with final filtration media
  A. Cover duct work with plastic

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  Covering duct work with plastic is a strategy for improving indoor environmental quality during construction. Covering duct work with plastic prevents dust, debris, and contaminants from entering the ducts and affecting the air quality of the building. This also reduces the need for cleaning and maintenance of the ducts after construction. The LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook states that one of the strategies for achieving indoor environmental quality is to "protect ducts during construction by sealing or covering with plastic" [1,

  p. 16]..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, [Indoor Air Quality During Construction | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]

• Question 279:

  Which of the following is the most important phase of the integrative process?

  A. Design Phase
  B. Operation Phase
  C. Discovery Phase
  D. Construction Phase
  C. Discovery Phase

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  The discovery phase is the most important phase of the integrative process, as it sets the foundation for the rest of the project. In this phase, the project team conducts a preliminary analysis of the site, building, systems, and occupants to identify the goals, challenges, and opportunities for improving performance and sustainability. The team also engages in an iterative process of exploring design options, evaluating trade-offs, and selecting strategies that optimize multiple benefits across different disciplines and stakeholders..The discovery phase requires a high level of collaboration and communication among the team members and with the client, as well as a holistic and systems thinking approach to problem-solving..

  References: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Integrative Process, page 28; LEED v4: Building Design +Construction Guide4

• Question 280:

  Which of the following actions Is a strategy to reduce construction waste?

  A. Perform a waste stream audit
  B. Use materials with a high recycled content
  C. Develop a construction waste management policy
  D. Hire a consultant to sort construction waste off site
  B. Use materials with a high recycled content

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  Using materials with a high recycled content is a strategy to reduce construction waste. Recycled content materials are made from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste that has been diverted from landfills or incinerators and reprocessed into new materials. Using recycled content materials reduces the demand for virgin materials, saves energy and resources, and prevents waste generation. The other options are not strategies to reduce construction waste. Performing a waste stream audit is a strategy to

  measure and analyze the types and quantities of waste generated by a building or project. Developing a construction waste management policy is a strategy to establish goals and procedures for diverting construction waste from landfills or incinerators. Hiring a consultant to sort construction waste off site is a strategy to outsource the responsibility of separating recyclable or reusable materials from construction waste, but it does not necessarily reduce the amount of waste generated..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, page 26; USGBC, [Materials and Resources], page 2.