USGBC LEED-GA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-GA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  A nine-story residential building includes 60% of the gross floor area within the project scope, Which rating system is the most appropriate for the LEED certification of this project?

  A. LEED AP Building Design and Construction: Multifamily Midrise
  B. LEED AP Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell Development
  C. LEED AP Building Design and Construction. Homes and Multifamily Low-rise
  D. LEED AP Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovation
  A. LEED AP Building Design and Construction: Multifamily Midrise

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  LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise is the appropriate rating system for residential buildings that are four to eight stories above grade1..Since the project scope includes 60% of the gross floor area, it meets the minimum program requirement of having at least 40%of the gross floor area certified2..The other rating systems are not suitable for this project because they either apply to different building types or heights23. LEED rating system selection guidance | U.S..Green Building Counci LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S..Green Building Counci LEED v4 Rating Systems | USGBC-LI1

• Question 52:

  Which air quality strategy must occur before occupancy to meet IAQ assessment requirements?

  A. Install VOC-intensive materials
  B. Operate HVAC with filters removed
  C. Conduct a building flush-out
  D. Remove all operable windows
  C. Conduct a building flush-out

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  A flush-out removes airborne contaminants and meets IAQ Assessment requirements.

• Question 53:

  Designers and builders can construct a green building that uses significantly less water than a conventional building by incorporating which opportunity?

  A. Use of potable water
  B. Native plant landscapes
  C. Invasive plant landscapes
  D. Not tracking water metering
  B. Native plant landscapes

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  Designers and builders can construct a green building that uses significantly less water than a conventional building by incorporating native plant landscapes. Native plant landscapes are plants that are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, and require little or no irrigation, fertilization, or pesticides. They also provide habitat for wildlife, reduce stormwater runoff, and enhance the aesthetic value of the site. The LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook states that one of the intents of the

  Sustainable Sites category is to "conserve water by using native or adapted plants" [1, p. 13]..

  References: [LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook], [Native Plants | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]

• Question 54:

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

  A. CIRs allow project teams to obtain technical guidance for a particular credit in the LEED rating system
  B. Any approved CIR can be used for any LEED project
  C. Use of CIRs is limited to LEED projects
  D. USGBC members and registered LEED 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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  CIRs are intended for technical clarification:

  "Project teams may send a credit interpretation request at a cost of $220... Credit interpretation rulings are the reviewers' responses to these requests... If a project team encounters unclear issues, they should send a credit interpretation request."

  They must be submitted through GBCI and are reviewed by third-party reviewers--not by project members themselves.

• Question 55:

  Integrated Project Planning and Design is a prerequisite for which type of buildings?

  A. Retail
  B. Schools
  C. Healthcare
  D. Data Centers
  C. Healthcare

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  Integrated Project Planning and Design is a prerequisite for healthcare facilities under LEED v4..The intent is to maximize opportunities for the adoption of cost-effective integrated green design and construction strategies as early as pre-design1. LEED v4 | HPAC Engineering1

• Question 56:

  Which of the following is a benefit of a building owner choosing to install a solar photovoltaic?

  A. Lower liabilities
  B. Heat Island Reduction
  C. Decreased upfront building cost
  D. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
  D. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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  Installing a solar photovoltaic system can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from a building. Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight, a renewable resource, instead of burning fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. While solar panels do require an upfront investment, they can also result in lower energy bills over time..

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

• Question 57:

  An annual survey is given to the building occupants in which they are asked to rate their comfort level with regards to the heating and air-conditioning, acoustics, air quality, lighting levels and cleanliness. Which building staff member is best equipped to evaluate the responses and develop a corrective action plan to address problems and improve occupants' comfort?

  A. LEED AP
  B. Leasing Agent
  C. Facilities Manager
  D. Commissioning (Cx) Agent
  C. Facilities Manager

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  The Facilities Manager is typically responsible for ensuring the comfort and safety of a building's occupants. They would be best equipped to evaluate responses to a survey about comfort levels in the building and develop a corrective action plan to address any problems identified..

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

• Question 58:

  The use of native plant species, captured rainwater and evapotranspiration controllers are all strategies that contribute to

  A. process water reduction
  B. stormwater runoff control
  C. outdoor water use reduction
  D. reducing graywater demand
  C. outdoor water use reduction

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  The use of native plant species, captured rainwater, and evapotranspiration controllers are all strategies that can contribute to reducing outdoor water use. Native plants are adapted to local conditions and typically require less water than non-native species. Captured rainwater can be used for irrigation, reducing the need for potable water. Evapotranspiration controllers adjust irrigation schedules based on weather conditions and plant needs, preventing overwatering..

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

• Question 59:

  Which of the following methods of documentation is used to demonstrate that basic community resources exist within a specified radius of a project?

  A. Site map showing locations of services
  B. Zoning ordinances for the market area
  C. Color photographs of services
  D. Copies of building permits for services
  A. Site map showing locations of services

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  A site map is required to show the locations of community resources within the specified radius to meet Location and Transportation credits. It visually demonstrates compliance with LEED requirements for access to diverse uses.

• Question 60:

  Which of the following is an appropriate way to use non-potable water in a building?

  A. Using captured stormwater for showering
  B. Using wastewater from a sink for dishwashing
  C. Flushing a toilet with wastewater from bathroom sinks
  D. Incorporating air conditioner process water for washing clothes
  C. Flushing a toilet with wastewater from bathroom sinks

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  Non-potable water is water that is not suitable for human consumption, but can be used for other purposes that do not require potable quality water. Non-potable water sources include rainwater, reclaimed/recycled water and greywater..Greywater is wastewater from sinks, showers, bathtubs, washing machines and dishwashers that can be reused for applications such as toilet flushing, irrigation and cooling tower make-up water12..Using non-potable water can reduce the demand for potable water and contribute to LEED water efficiency credits. References.:= SRI Calculator | LEEDuser What Is Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of Materials? Water Efficiency and LEED Certification | Contractor Water Balance Analysis - ASHRAE What is LEED? | Net Zero Water Inc. - Net Zero Water