USGBC LEED-GA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-GA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 351:

  Which LEED strategy creates a smaller footprint and maximizes the floor area ratio?

  A. Increase density
  B. Increase population
  C. Increase surrounding diversity
  D. Increase hardscape around building
  A. Increase density

  ---

  Increasing density means building more units or floor area on a given site, which reduces the amount of land and resources needed per unit or occupant1..This also creates a smaller footprint and maximizes the floor area ratio (FAR), which is the ratio of the total building floor area to the site area2..Increasing density can help achieve creditsin the Location and Transportation category, such as Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses3. LEED v4: Neighborhood Development Guide | U.S..Green Building Council1 Floor Area Ratio - Planning Department2 LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S..Green Building Council3

• Question 352:

  Which of the following is a minimum program requirement for the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System?

  A. Comply with minimum project size
  B. Include temporary structures in floor area calculations
  C. Define a site boundary for the sole purpose of complying with credits
  D. Comply with the best practices of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
  A. Comply with minimum project size

  ---

  The minimum program requirements (MPRs) are the basic characteristics that a project must possess in order to be eligible for LEED certification..One of theMPRs for the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System is to comply with the minimum project size, which is defined as having a gross floor area of at least 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) that is capable of achieving a minimum level of energy efficiency13..

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

• Question 353:

  The LEED Pilot credit library plays an important role in the continuous evolution of LEED by

  A. developing new credits for U.S. projects only
  B. achieving the next threshold for exemplary performance
  C. limiting the number of times that a credit category appears in the rating system
  D. providing U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with feedback on achievability of proposed credits
  D. providing U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with feedback on achievability of proposed credits

  ---

  The LEED Pilot Credit Library is a collection of new credits that are being tested for potential inclusion in future versions of LEED1..The purpose of the library is to allow projects to experiment with innovative strategies and provide feedback to USGBC on their effectiveness, feasibility, and market readiness2..The library also helps USGBC to respond to evolving environmental issues and stakeholder needs2.

• Question 354:

  Flush out process is performed to remove which of the following?

  A. voc
  B. Waste
  C. Graywater
  D. Blackwater
  A. voc

  ---

  Flush out process is performed to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the indoor air after construction or renovation12..VOCs are chemicals that can evaporate at room temperature and cause health problems, such as headaches, nausea, and irritation3..Flush out process involves supplying 100% outdoor air to the building for a certain period of time or until a certain amount of air changes are achieved12. Flush-out documentation | LEEDuser1 Building flushout - option 2 | LEEDuser2 Volatile Organic Compounds' Impact on Indoor Air Quality | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) | US EPA3

• Question 355:

  Which of the following strategies can be used for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?

  A. Monitor outdoor airflow
  B. Calibrate sensors
  C. Maintain clean interior spaces
  D. Use integrated pest management
  A. Monitor outdoor airflow

  ---

  Monitoring outdoor airflow is a strategy for improving indoor environmental quality during construction. Outdoor airflow is the amount of fresh air that enters a building through natural or mechanical means. Monitoring outdoor airflow can help ensure that adequate ventilation is provided to the building during construction, which can prevent the accumulation of indoor pollutants, such as dust, debris, or volatile organic compounds, that may affect the health and comfort of the workers or occupants. The LEED

  Green Associate Candidate Handbook states that one of the strategies for achieving indoor environmental quality is to "monitor outdoor airflow" [1, p. 16]..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, [Outdoor Airflow | ASHRAE]