USGBC LEED-GA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-GA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 331:

  Which of the following best describes a closed-loop system?

  A. Materials flow in one direction
  B. Waste from one process becomes input for another
  C. No recycling or reuse
  D. Extraction increases continuously
  B. Waste from one process becomes input for another

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  Closed-loop systems reduce waste by cycling materials, consistent with MR: Material Resource Cycles.

• Question 332:

  Which of the following options is a source of Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions?

  A. On-site landfills
  B. Business travel
  C. Purchased electricity
  D. Employee commuting
  A. On-site landfills

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  Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions are direct emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the organization..On-site landfills are an example of a source of Scope 1 emissions, as they release methane and carbon dioxide from the decomposition of organic waste12. Business travel, purchased electricity, and employee commuting are examples of sources of Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions from sources that are not owned or controlled by the organization..Business travel and employee commuting are Scope 3 emissions, as they occur from the activities of the organization's value chain, such as suppliers and customers12..Purchased electricity is a Scope 2 emission, as it occurs from the generation of electricity that the organization consumes

• Question 333:

  Which of the following strategies is considered an approach to land management that mimics natural systems and manages rainwater as close to the source as possible?

  A. Xeriscaping
  B. Passive Design
  C. Evapotranspiration
  D. Low-Impact Development
  D. Low-Impact Development

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  Low-Impact Development (LID) is an approach to land development that uses various land planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed, but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. This approach aims to manage rainwater as close to its source as possible, mimicking a site's pre-development hydrology through the use of numerous site design strategies..

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

• Question 334:

  During which stage of a project is implementation of the Integrative Process most effective in improving performance?

  A. Operation
  B. Early de sign
  C. Construction
  D. Construction document
  B. Early de sign

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  The Integrative Process is most effective during the early design stage of a project. This is when key decisions about the project are being made that can have a significant impact on its sustainability performance. By considering sustainability objectives from the outset, teams can identify opportunities for synergies and cost savings that may not be apparent later in the project..

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

• Question 335:

  A building is located on a site without access to public transportation. Which of the following strategies can a project team implement in order to reduce the environmental impacts associated with how the occupants get to and from the building?

  A. Limit parking
  B. Provide incentives for carpooling
  C. Build underground parking structure
  D. Use compact development strategies
  B. Provide incentives for carpooling

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  A building that is located on a site without access to public transportation can have a high environmental impact associated with how the occupants get to and from the building, such as greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, energy consumption, and traffic congestion. One of the strategies that a project team can implement in order to reduce this impact is to provide incentives for carpooling, which is a form of alternative transportation that involves sharing a vehicle with other passengers who have similar travel routes or destinations. Providing incentives for carpooling can encourage the occupants to reduce their single-occupancy vehicle trips and use fewer vehicles, which can save fuel, reduce emissions, and lower parking demand..Some examples of incentives for carpooling are: subsidies, vouchers, discounts,prizes, recognition, or preferential parking12..

  References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide2

• Question 336:

  Which industry benchmarking tool is used for measuring ongoing energy performance?

  A. Bright Power's EnergyScoreCard
  B. U.S. Department of Energy's EnerCop
  C. EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
  D. U.S. Department of Energy's EnergyIQ
  C. EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

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  ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is an online tool developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that allows building owners and managers to measure and track the energy and water performance of their buildings, as well as benchmark their buildings against similar buildings nationwide..The tool uses a 1-100 ENERGY STAR score to rate the energy efficiency of a building relative to its peers, where a score of 50 represents medianperformance and a score of 75 or higher indicates top performance1...

  References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

• Question 337:

  Limiting the concentration of which of the following substances protects the health of construction personnel?

  A. Biomass
  B. Compostable materials
  C. vocs
  D. CFC refrigerants
  C. vocs

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  vocs are volatile organic compounds that can evaporate from paints, solvents, adhesives, and other building materials. They can cause health problems such as eye irritation, respiratory distress, headaches, and cancer..Limiting the concentration of vocs in the air protects the health of construction personnel by reducing their exposure to these harmful substances.

  References.:=

  Occupational Hygiene - Occupational Exposure Limits | CCOHS

  1910.1450 - Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Question 338:

  Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to reduce energy demand?

  A. Increasing process load equipment
  B. Using passive design techniques
  C. Reducing insulation
  D. Installing high-voltage equipment
  B. Using passive design techniques

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  Passive strategies like shading, orientation, and natural ventilation reduce energy demand before mechanical systems are added.

• Question 339:

  In the commercial LEED Rating System, which point range will achieve the Certified level of certification?

  A. 30-39 points
  B. 40-49 points
  C. 50-59 points
  D. 60-69 points
  B. 40-49 points

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  LEED certification is awarded based on the number of points a project earns across several categories of green building performance. The range of points required to achieve the Certified level of certification for the commercial LEED Rating System is 40-49, out of a possible 110points..The other levels of LEED certification are: Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points), and Platinum (80 or more points)12..

  References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide2

• Question 340:

  Which of the following accurately describes Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?

  A. CIRs allow project teams to obtain technical guidance for a particular credit in the LEED rating system
  B. Use of CIRs is limited to LEED projects
  C. Any approved CIR can be used for any LEED project
  D. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) company members and LEED registered project team members may approve CIRs
  A. CIRs allow project teams to obtain technical guidance for a particular credit in the LEED rating system

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  Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are a formal process for clarifying technical questions about LEED credits. Project teams submit CIRs through LEED Online to receive guidance on specific credit requirements. CIRs apply to the project in question and cannot be transferred to other projects. They are essential tools for resolving ambiguities in achieving LEED certification.