USGBC LEED-GA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-GA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 291:

  The project team wants to use low-flow toilet fixtures and integrate non-potable water strategies for the building interior. Which category does this strategy fall under?

  A. Innovation
  B. Water Efficiency
  C. Sustainable Sites
  D. Optimized Process Water Use
  B. Water Efficiency

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  The project team's strategy of using low-flow toilet fixtures and integrating non-potable water strategies for the building interior falls under the Water Efficiency category. The Water Efficiency category addresses the conservation and management of water resources in buildings and landscapes. Using low-flow toilet fixtures reduces the amount of potable waterused for flushing toilets, saving water and energy. Integrating non-potable water strategies for the building interior involves using alternative sources of

  water, such as rainwater, graywater, or reclaimed water, for non-potable purposes such as toilet flushing or irrigation, reducing the demand for potable water and wastewater generation. The other options are not categories that this strategy falls under. Innovation is a category that recognizes exemplary performance, innovative strategies, or pilot credits that are not covered by existing LEED credits. Sustainable Sites is a category that addresses the selection, development, and maintenance of project sites in

  ways that minimize environmental impacts and enhance human health and well-being. Optimized Process Water Use is not a LEED category or credit..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, page 31; USGBC [Water Efficiency], page 1-2.

• Question 292:

  Who is the most responsible for monitoring ongoing energy performance over the life of the building?

  A. LEED AP
  B. Contractor
  C. Facility Manager
  D. Commissioning (Cx) Agent
  C. Facility Manager

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  The Facility Manager is typically responsible for monitoring ongoing energy performance over the life of a building. They oversee the operation and maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, lighting, and other energy-using equipment, and can implement energy management strategies to optimize performance..

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

• Question 293:

  Which of the following is a prerequisite in LEED v4 Water Efficiency category?

  A. Rainwater Management
  B. Cooling Tower Water Use
  C. Building-Level Water Metering
  D. Building-Level Energy Metering
  C. Building-Level Water Metering

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  Building-Level Water Metering is a prerequisite in LEED v4 Water Efficiency category. Building-Level Water Metering means that the project must install permanent water meters that measure the total potable water use for the building and associated grounds. The project must also commit to sharing the water usage data with USGBC for at least five years after occupancy or certification. The LEEDGreen Associate Candidate Handbook states that this is one of the two prerequisites in the Water Efficiency

  category [1, p. 14]..

  References: [LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook], [Building-Level Water Metering | U.S. Green Building Council]

• Question 294:

  Which strategy will help build consensus for a project's sustainability goals?

  A. Hosting a charrette
  B. Survey building occupants
  C. Circulating a project scorecard
  D. Including LEED language in project specifications
  A. Hosting a charrette

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  A charrette is a strategy that can help build consensus for a project's sustainability goals. A charrette is an intensive, collaborative, and creative workshop that brings together the project team and other stakeholders to define the project goals, scope, and strategies. A charrette can help to establish a common vision, identify synergies, and prioritize actions for a green building project..A charrette can also foster communication, trust, and buy-in among the participants..

  References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide3

• Question 295:

  When should the Commissioning Authority (CxA) be brought onto the project team?

  A. At the end of Design Development (DD)
  B. Early in the Schematic Design (SD) phase
  C. Once Construction Administration (CA) begins
  D. Early in the Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)
  B. Early in the Schematic Design (SD) phase

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  According to LEED v4, the commissioning authority (CxA) should be contracted before the end of the Design Development (DD) phase and should be involved in the project team from early in the Schematic Design (SD) phase1.

  References.:=.LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide,.LEED v4 -U.S. Green Building Council,.SBGD - Part D ?ConsultantScopes of Work 3. Commissioning Authority,.What's new in LEED V4 ?Commissioning Changes - Steven Winter ...,.LEED ENHANCED COMMISSIONING | Steps and Downloads

• Question 296:

  Which of the following stakeholders are involved in the feedback mechanism?

  A. Occupants
  B. Civil Engineer
  C. Landscape Architect
  D. Building Energy Modeler
  A. Occupants

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  The feedback mechanism is a process of collecting and analyzing data from the building occupants to evaluate the performance of the building and identify opportunities for improvement1..Occupants are the primary source of feedback, as they are the ones who experience the building on a daily basis and can provide valuable insights on its comfort, functionality, and satisfaction2. References.:=.LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide,.Feedback Mechanism - LEEDuser

• Question 297:

  Which label or certification indicates reduced water consumption for appliances?

  A. ASHRAE 90.1
  B. GREENGUARD
  C. ISO 14001:2015
  D. ENERGY STAR
  D. ENERGY STAR

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  ENERGY STAR is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy that promotes energy efficiency. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet strict criteria for energy efficiency and often for water efficiency as well, helping consumers save money on utility bills and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices..

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

• Question 298:

  Which strategy can reduce potable water consumption?

  A. Install submeters
  B. Increase site imperviousness
  C. Harvest rainwater for reuse
  D. Use a solar hot water heater
  C. Harvest rainwater for reuse

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  Harvesting rainwater reduces reliance on potable water for non-potable uses like irrigation and flushing. LEED supports this approach under Water Efficiency credits for reducing potable water consumption.

• Question 299:

  What is pre-consumer recycled content?

  A. Virgin material that is not utilized in production
  B. Waste material that is generated from factories
  C. Waste material that is generated by households or by commercial use
  D. Waste material that is diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process
  D. Waste material that is diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process

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  Pre-consumer recycled content refers to waste material that is diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. This can include scraps or trimmings that are collected and returned to the manufacturing process. It does not include rework, regrind, or scrap materials capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated them..

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

• Question 300:

  Which statement is the U.S. Green Building Council vision?

  A. A transformed built environment leading to a sustainable future
  B. Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation
  C. Meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and improving the lives of millions of citizens through better buildings
  D. To transform the building and construction sector across three strategic areas - climate action, health and wellbeing and resources and circularity
  B. Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation

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  The statement that is the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) vision is: Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation. USGBC is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in the building industry through its LEED rating system, education programs, advocacy initiatives, and research projects..USGBC's vision reflects its commitment to transformingthe built environment into one that supports human health, environmental quality, social equity, and economic prosperity1...

  References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, USGBC's Vision