Leed green associate i. synergistic opportunities and leed application process question

1. LEED Green Associate I. Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application
Process
Question 1:
Which of the following are mandatory for LEED certification?
A Earning Innovation in Design points
B Meeting all prerequisites
C Earning at least 50 points
D Meeting the Minimum Program Requirements
E Achieving all Regional Priority credits
Question 2:
What is NOT true about a closed system in the built environment?
A There is no waste
B Materials in a closed system are used for other purposes at the end of their useful life
C All aspects of a closed ecosystem are highly integrated to ensure maximum efficiency
D Used resources are released outside the system
Question 3:
Which of the following is a primary goal of the USGBC?
A To promote green products
B To reduce the construction schedule of projects
C Market transformation of the building industry
D To reduce the construction costs of a building
Question 4:
Who can use the USGBC logo?

2. A Any LEED AP
B Any USGBC member
C Any USGBC member or USGBC chapter
D Only organizations that have received approval by the USGBC marketing department
Question 5:
What are the benefits of becoming a tenant or owner of a building that is certified under LEED for New Construction if
the project team wants to also certify under LEED for Commercial Interiors?
A There are no certification fees
B The project will be well situated to earn the additional certification(s)
C There is no registration fee
D Certification fees are reduced
Question 6:
What tool is used to determine the target certification level?
A LEED Score Card
B LEED Online
C CIR
D EPA's Target Finder
Question 7:
___________ of a LEED project must be certified under a single rating system.
A At least 25%
B The gross floor area
C 100%
D The entire property boundary

3. Question 8:
How are the sections in the LEED Scorecard grouped?
A By cost
B Alphabetically
C By credit weight
D By environmental category
Question 9:
LEED Online can be used for all of the following except:
A Submitting technical inquiries regarding LEED Credits
B Documenting compliance with LEED Credit Requirements
C Managing public-facing project details
D Accessing online reference guides
Question 10:
How is the LEED boundary defined for a single building development?
A The edge of the development footprint
B The edge of the building footprint
C The entire project scope - generally limited to the site boundary
D The portion of project site submitted for LEED certification
Question 11:
What best defines the project boundary?
A Total area within the platted property line not including any non-constructed areas
B Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification
C Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; this encompasses all areas of the site,
including constructed and nonconstructed areas

4. D Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it
Question 12
What type of system is more sustainable?
A Neutral system
B Open system
C Closed system
D Dynamic system
Question 13:
What standard helps calculate a baseline building energy performance rating for LEED?
A ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide
B Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
C ASHRAE 90.1-2007
D ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Question 14:
What is true about a project that earns 38 points towards certification?
A The project would be LEEDs Certified
B The project would be LEED Silver
C The project would not earn certification
D The project would be LEED Certified
E The project would be LEED certified
Question 15:
A potential LEED project could be certified under either LEED for Existing Buildings or LEED for New Construction.
How should the project team decide which rating system to use?

5. A Use the 40/60 rule
B The rating system that could earn the most points should always be selected
C LEED for New Construction always has priority since it is the most popular rating system
D The project team must independently decide which rating system to use
Question 16:
How does LEED evaluate the environmental performance of a building?
A From a whole building perspective over a building's life cycle
B Through a cradle to grave analysis
C Using LEED Online
D By the amount of energy reduction
Question 17:
What plan details the strategies to improve indoor air quality for a building's occupants?
A Integrated Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
B Air Quality Assessment Plan
C Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
D Indoor Air Management Best Practices
Question 18:
For a building project, when does the life cycle approach begin?
A During project scheduling
B After a site has been selected
C During materials selection
D With the initial pre-design decisions and goal setting

6. Question 19:
What must be considered in the project budget for a green building project that would not be part of a conventional
project?
A Selecting only ENERGY STAR appliances
B Contingencies for research of unconventional techniques or materials
C Added building equipment to make the building more energy efficient
D Additional time in the schedule for construction
Question 20:
What additional LEED certification would a project team likely pursue for an office building that has already earned
LEED Core & Shell if the offices will be leased out to tenants?
A LEED Core & Shell post-certification
B LEED for Homes
C LEED for Commercial Interiors
D LEED for New Construction
Question 21:
What LEED Rating System is used for interior tenant improvements?
A LEED for New Construction
B LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance
C LEED for Commercial Interiors
D LEED for Core & Shell
Question 22:
Which of the following is not a credit category for LEED for Neighborhood Development?
A Neighborhood Pattern and Design
B Smart Location and Linkage

7. C Awareness and Education
D Green Infrastructure and Buildings
Question 23:
What does the built environment refer to?
A Structures that provide stronger connections to nature
B The green building movement
C Any environment that is human-made and provides a structure for human activity
D A process of continually improving buildings
Question 24:
How many categories are in the LEED Rating Systems for commercial projects?
A 7
B 5
C 10
D 4
Question 25:
A multi-family building that is 3 stories tall would be certified under what rating system?
A LEED for Commercial Interiors
B LEED for New Construction
C LEED for Homes
D LEED for Core and Shell
Question 26:
What does the weighting and level of importance of a LEED credit depend on?

8. A Cost of implementation
B Quantity of resources consumed
C Environmental and human health concerns
D The ease with which the credit can be earned
Question 27:
What are examples of construction hard costs for an office condominium project?
A Cost for installing a green roof
B Fees to develop tenant agreements
C Irrigation fees for water use
D Masonry costs paid to a sub-contractor
Question 28:
A major renovation of an existing K-12 school building would likely use what LEED rating system?
A LEED for Commercial Interiors
B LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
C LEED for Schools
D LEED for New Construction
E LEED for Core and Shell
Question 29:
What minimum floor area is needed for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, and Existing Buildings
Operations & Maintenance projects?
A 5,000 sq. ft.
B There is no minimum
C 10,000 sq. ft.
D 1,000 sq. ft.

9. Question 30:
Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost?
A Rental of a dumpster
B Purchase of some steel
C Construction worker labor costs
D Civil engineer consulting fee
Question 31:
The project team will not meet the threshold requirements of a particular LEED credit. What is the proper course of
action that the team should take regarding this credit?
A Not include the credit in the final application
B Apply for an exception
C Appeal the credit
D Submit a CIR
Question 32:
What does the IPMVP Volume III provide information on?
A Best practices for verifying the energy performance of a new building
B Best design techniques for acoustics in schools
C Best management practices for construction activity pollution prevention
D Government restrictions for the water flow limits of fixtures
Question 33:
What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof?
A Lower maintenance costs

10. B Reduced heat islands
C Reduction in storm water runoff
D Longer product life
Question 34:
Why does the USGBC outline rules on use of its trademarks and logos?
A USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately
B USGBC wants to make sure it retains control over what is said about LEED
C USGBC wants customers to be directed to its website for clear information
D USGBC wants to be able to charge a fee for logo use
Question 35:
Building permit fees for a project are what type of cost?
A Operating cost
B Hard cost
C Life cycle cost
D Soft cost
Question 36:
A declarant is the person on the project team who:
A Submits any Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) to GBCI
B Creates the project narrative
C Assigns credits to each of the team members
D Is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit forms and is authorized by the
project administrator to sign the form

11. Question 37:
What is NOT a factor in the calculation of embodied energy when using the Construction Carbon Calculator?
A Site disturbance
B Landscape
C Project materials
D Number of occupants
E Building size
Question 38:
What is an example of adaptive reuse?
A Renovating a historic home
B Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments
C Designing classrooms so they can be divided into separate class spaces
D Tearing down an old steel mill and putting residences on the property
Question 39:
What LEED rating system extends beyond the building footprint to its landscape as well as its local and regional
context?
A LEED for Neighborhood Development
B LEED for Homes
C LEED for Schools
D LEED for Retail
Question 40:
What measures embodied carbon by looking at an entire project, and takes into account the site disturbance,
landscape and ecosystem installation or restoration, building size, and base materials of construction?
A Carbon Neutral Online

12. B Construction Carbon Calculator
C Wingspread Principles
D TRACI
Question 41:
Sustainable design strategies are effectively implemented only by using a:
A Incremental approach
B Whole building approach
C Conventional approach
D Flexible approach
Question 42:
A CIR submission should be made:
A When filling out the LEED checklist
B To change the rating system a project is certifying under
C To determine a project's baseline water use
D After project registration
Question 43:
Where should a project team go for updates and errata for the LEED for New Construction rating system?
A LEED reference guides
B usgbc.org
C GBCI.org
D LEED online

13. Question 44:
A preliminary rating would NOT include what item?
A Credits that will be attempted
B Completed LEED Score Card
C Conceptual design
D Targeted LEED certification level
Question 45:
What are the precedent-setting rulings that can be applied to multiple projects?
A CIRs
B LEED Credits
C LEED Prerequisites
D LEED Interpretations
Question 46:
What are the goals of the Minimum Program Requirements?
A Reduce certification process challenges
B Give clear guidance to customers
C Protect the integrity of the LEED program
D Verify buildings are meeting environmental goals
E Ensure prerequisites are met
Question 47:
Who is responsible for the development of the LEED Rating Systems?
A Product manufacturers

14. B Architects, engineers, and contractors only
C Local, state, and federal government agencies
D Volunteers
Question 48:
Which of the following statements is true about Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?
A Product vendors can access all CIRs to meet any updated credit requirements
B CIRs can only be submitted during the design phase of a project
C CIRs can be submitted for prerequisites
D CIRs cannot be submitted in regards to the LEED Accredited Professional credit
Question 49:
In what instances would a project team submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?
A When a conflict in a credit or prerequisite requires resolution
B When appealing a credit that has been denied
C When the person registering the project has a question about the registration process
D When the reference guide does not address a specific issue
Question 50:
What provides a volume certification path to enable owners to integrate LEED across the board as a standard feature
of their design, construction and operations?
A LEED Volume Program
B LEED for Neighborhood Development
C Local green initiatives
D LEED Online

15. Question 51:
What tool provides cost-effective streamlined certification processes for multiple building certifications?
A ENERGY STAR Target Finder
B LEED Volume Program
C ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
D LEED Online
Question 52:
Compared to those for a conventional building, a green building project and construction budget will also include:
A Soft costs
B Costs to implement erosion control plans
C Life cycle costing
D Fees to review local laws and standards
Question 53:
What logo is used to designate membership with USGBC?
A LEED Chapter logo
B USGBC logo
C LEED AP logo
D LEED logo
E USGBC member logo
Question 54:
What standard might need to be consulted for increasing building energy performance?
A Green-e

16. B ISO 14020
C SMACNA
D ASHRAE 90.1-2007
Question 55:
What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?
A Green-e
B LEED Online
C LEED
D ENERGY STAR
Question 56:
What are the key criteria that define green building performance?
A Innovative designs
B Prerequisites
C Minimum program requirements
D Third party standards
Question 57:
The process of life cycle assessment encompasses what stages of the building process?
A All stages
B Design and construction
C Operations
D Planning
E Design

17. Question 58:
Which statement is true regarding the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
A Projects with tenants that occupy the entire building are ineligible for LEED for Commercial Interiors
certification
B A tenant's LEED project that occupies less than 10% of the building can earn LEED for Commercial
Interiors certification
C A project must occupy at least 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) of gross floor area to earn LEED
for Commercial Interiors certification
D LEED for Commercial Interiors certification can only be achieved if the building has already achieved
LEED for Core and Shell certification
Question 59:
What does ASHRAE 62.1-2007 specify?
A Indoor air quality
B Energy performance
C Thermal comfort
D Commuting surveys
Question 60:
What is not covered under the LEED for Core and Shell rating system?
A Envelope
B Tenant fit out
C Structure
D HVAC system
E Furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E)
Question 61:
Which statement is true regarding the certification process?
A Appeals may be submitted at any time in the process after the project is registered

18. B Appeals can only be submitted after project certification has been awarded
C Appeals are only allowed during the preliminary review
D Appeals can be submitted after the final application review
Question 62:
A project's scope of work will include systems upgrades, minor space-use changes, and minor facility alterations.
What LEED rating system would be most appropriate?
A LEED for New Construction
B LEED for Core & Shell
C LEED for Schools
D LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
Question 63:
What LEED rating system addresses exterior site maintenance programs?
A LEED for Schools
B LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
C LEED for New Construction
D LEED for Core and Shell
Question 64:
A building owner for a new 10-story office building will occupy six floors. What LEED rating system would be most
appropriate for the owner's interior fit-out of the six floors?
A LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
B LEED for New Construction
C LEED for Retail
D LEED for Commercial Interiors

19. Question 65:
An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional project is:
A Consultant fees for green building experts
B Permit fees for plumbing
C Added utility costs
D Increased prices for selecting a sustainable site
Question 66:
A member company wants to display its USGBC member logo. What would be an appropriate use for the USGBC
member logo?
A On a company's product to show product endorsement
B On the company's website home page linking to the company's LEED projects
C On any partner website of the member company
D On company letterhead
Question 67:
Which statement is true regarding a LEED for New Construction project?
A No refrigerants are used in the HVAC systems
B This rating system is for buildings that do not primarily serve K-12 educational, retail, or designated
healthcare uses
C This rating system can be used for tenant spaces
D No refrigerants are used in the building
Question 68:
What major concepts are integral to green building and sustainability?
A Linear planning and design processes
B Integrated process

20. C Open systems
D Life cycle approach
E Systems thinking
Question 69:
A project team is considering registering a two story residential building for LEED for New Construction. Each story is
500 square feet. What statement is true about this scenario?
A LEED for New Construction could be used if the LEED project boundary is no more than 50,000
square feet
B The project team could apply for a building size exception in order to use LEED for New Construction
C LEED for New Construction could not be used because residential projects must be at least four-
stories high for this rating system
D LEED for New Construction could be used because the project meets the 1,000 square foot minimum
floor area requirement
Question 70:
LEED requires which of the following to be done in order for a project to earn certification?
A Achieve all prerequisites for the rating system
B Achieve at least 50 points
C Meet the Minimum Program Requirements
D Have the project administrator be a LEED AP
E Include a LEED AP on the project
Question 71:
What does the LEED Volume Program help with?
A Policy support for LEED documentation
B Comparing design case energy use among buildings
C Cost-effective LEED certification on a volume scale
D Comparing baseline energy use among buildings

21. Question 72:
Which of the following are not Minimum Program Requirements?
A The project must be a permanent building or structure
B Minimum use (less than 1%) of CFC-based refrigerants
C Minimum occupancy rate of at least one Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
D Minimum building area to site area ratio
Question 73:
To meet the minimum program requirements for a new welcome center in a park, how big does the welcome center
need to be if the LEED project boundary is 100,000 square feet?
A At least 40% of the LEED project boundary
B 1,000 square feet
C 2,000 square feet of gross floor area
D At least 60% of the LEED project boundary
Question 74:
At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED certification?
A Hire a USGBC approved consultant
B Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available
C Gather documentation for the prerequisites
D Record all vendors used on the project
Question 75:
Each commercial (non-homes) rating system is comprised of what elements?
A CIRs

22. B Prerequisites
C Strategies
D Credits
E Minimum Program Requirements
Question 76:
What is one of the goals of filling in the LEED Score Card?
A To obtain owner buy-in for the project
B To estimate the ROI of the project
C To determine credit responsibilities
D To determine the target certification level
Question 77:
What statement is true regarding green building?
A LEED teams are achieving certification through widely diverse methods
B Green design is a cost neutral add-on
C LEED buildings were increasingly common until construction costs rose 30% in the last two years
D The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings
Question 78:
Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the 'intent' of a
credit/prerequisite?
A Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit
B Outlines concerns specific to specific regions
C Addresses the synergies and trade-offs between credits
D Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit

23. Question 79:
The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material?
A Cleaning products
B Carpets
C Floors
D Wood
Question 80:
What does a project team have the ability to do only after a project is registered?
A Create a GBCI website account
B Purchase USGBC reference guides
C Download the LEED Scorecard
D Submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
Question 81:
Which of the following are NOT soft costs?
A Commissioning of the building's systems
B City permits
C Windows
D Project drawings
Question 82:
What should be used during all project phases to verify the green building goals are being met?
A ID Credit Catalog

24. B Commissioning plan
C Materials checklist
D LEED Score Card
Question 83:
What does 'LEED Certified' indicate?
A A project that has been certified
B The LEED Rating System
C A project that has been certified at the base level
D The LEED certification process
Question 84:
A project team wishes to get a Credit Interpretation Request on a credit and prerequisite that are unrelated. What
needs to happen?
A Submit two CIRs - one each for the credit and prerequisite
B Submit one CIR covering both the credit and prerequisite
C Submit one CIR only, for the prerequisite
D Submit one CIR only, for the credit
Question 85:
The LEED project boundary may not include land that is owned by a party other than that which owns the LEED
project unless:
A The land will be donated for the purposes of earning an ID point
B The land is associated with and supports normal building operations for the LEED project building
C The land is part of a larger campus project
D The land will be included in a future LEED certification

25. Question 86:
After project registration for a commercial project, how can the project team use the LEED Certification mark?
A The LEED Certification Mark can be used to indicate pre-certification
B The LEED Certification Mark can be used in press releases
C The LEED Certification Mark cannot be used
D The LEED Certification Mark can be used in advertisements or marketing materials
Question 87:
What organization publishes lighting design and illumination standards?
A EPA
B ASHRAE
C IESNA
D USGBC
Question 88:
SMACNA guidelines should be followed for what reason?
A To minimize indoor air quality issues caused by construction
B To establish an integrated pest management plan
C To select carpets with low VOCs
D To develop a green cleaning program
Question 89:
The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification is referred to as the:
A Property area
B Project boundary

26. C LEED boundary
D Property boundary
Question 90:
What statements are true regarding the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
A This rating system can only be used if envelope upgrades are done
B This rating system is appropriate for spaces that are undergoing a complete interior fit-out of at least
60% of the certifying gross floor area
C The rating system requires HVAC replacement
D Projects are only eligible if the tenants purchase the space
Question 91:
Which of the following is not a LEED Rating System?
A LEED for Schools
B LEED for Small Buildings
C LEED for Neighborhood Development
D LEED for Retail
Question 92:
What statements are NOT true regarding the LEED certification process?
A Appeals for credits can be filed for any of the LEED rating systems
B The project administrator must be a LEED AP
C The Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) process is available to all rating systems except LEED for
Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
D Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) have a submission fee
Question 93:
What type of products would carry a Green Seal label?

27. A Paints
B Brick
C Carpet
D Wood
Question 94:
A project team has excluded a section of land in order to meet the requirements of one of the LEED credits. What is
true about this action?
A This action is allowed if the gross floor area of the LEED project building is less than 2% of the gross
land area within the LEED project boundary
B This action would not be allowed under any of the rating systems
C Certain sections of land can be excluded from the site boundary if a responsible party submits a
licensed professional exemption form
D This action would only be allowed under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
rating system
Question 95:
Which of the following would not be considered part of the 'built environment'?
A Personal shelter
B Natural pond
C A city park developed on the site of a former steel mill
D Single office building
Question 96:
Which of the following are not Minimum Program Requirements for a LEED for New Construction project?
A The gross floor area of the LEED project building must be no less than 2% of the gross land area
within the LEED project boundary.
B The project must have zero use of CFC-based refrigerants
C All project work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local building-related environmental
laws and regulations that are in place where the project is located

28. D The project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupant(s)
Question 97:
The LEED Credit Checklist allows project teams to mark potential credit achievement as:
A Yes/Maybe/No
B Anticipated/Awarded/Denied
C Yes/No
D Pursuing/Not Pursuing
Question 98:
What rating system adjusts the certification level (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Certified) based on the project size?
A LEED for Schools
B LEED for Neighborhood Development
C LEED for Homes
D LEED for Retail
Question 99:
Which of the following is not a goal of the LEED Volume Program?
A Identify the basic construction and development activities for which the LEED program was designed to
evaluate
B Provide cost-effective streamlined certification processes, reducing the documentation requirements
wherever possible
C Provide a cost-effective path to achieving LEED certification on a volume scale
D Encourage building owners to incorporate LEED, including documentation, into standard practices,
procedures, and tracking processes
Question 100:
What is cradle to cradle?

29. A A life-cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of
its useful life
B The evaluation of the total cost of a building or product over its useful life
C The investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service
D The linear view of the life of a product, from creation to the end of its useful life
Question 101:
What factor impacts the cost of earning LEED building certification?
A The number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) that will occupy the finished building
B The type of land the building was built on
C Square footage of the building
D The number of stories the building has
Question 102:
Prior to project registration, a non-USGBC member company project leader can access which LEED resources?
A LEED credit forms
B LEED Online
C CIR database
D LEED Score Card
Question 103:
LEED Minimum Project Requirements prohibit gerrymandering. What does this mean?
A Hiding project costs in ROI calculations
B Defining the site area to exclude green space between campus projects
C Making the project building area less than 2% of the site area
D Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites

30. Question 104:
What are acceptable ways to reference LEED in product literature?
A ABC Bamboo flooring is a LEED product
B ABC Bamboo flooring contributes to satisfying MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under LEED
C ABC Bamboo flooring complies with MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
D ABC Bamboo flooring is LEED qualified product
E ABC Bamboo flooring complies with all requirements of MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials under
LEED
Question 105:
How many of the 110 possible LEED points can be earned for addressing regionally specific environmental issues?
A 4
B 2
C 10
D 1
Question 106:
When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the project team decide
which rating system to use?
A Use the 40/60 rule
B Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
C Choose LEED for Core & Shell
D Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits
Question 107:
What does ASHRAE 55-2004 specify?

31. A Indoor air quality
B Energy performance
C Thermal comfort
D Commuting surveys
Question 108:
A school building consumes electricity from the grid at night while contributing energy back to the grid during the day
from on-site solar panels, resulting in the school having no electricity costs. This is an example of:
A Zero waste
B Carbon neutrality
C Net-zero energy
D Water balance
Question 109:
A project team submitted a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) regarding a particular strategy to meet a credit's
requirements and was notified that the strategy is acceptable. What is true regarding this scenario?
A The project team must still demonstrate that the requirements for the credit were met
B The project team will earn an Innovation in Design for an innovative approach due to the use of a
different strategy to achieve the credit
C The project has met the requirements for the credit and will achieve the credit
D The project team will not be allowed to earn exemplary performance for the credit if exemplary
performance is available
Question 110:
At what point can a project earn points for credits?
A After the LEED Scorecard is completed and submitted
B After the design phase
C After the statement of work has been uploaded to LEED Online

32. D After the construction phase
Question 111:
What project issues are addressed by guidelines from SMACNA?
A Refrigerant quantities
B Air quality issues from construction or renovation
C Carpet durability
D VOCs in materials
Question 112:
What happens after the project registration fee is paid to GBCI?
A The project team gains access to LEED Online
B The project will receive a certification plaque
C The project will have a Green Rater assigned to the project
D The project will receive pre-certification
Question 113:
The submittal of a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) should include:
A Drawings
B Cut-sheets
C One specific inquiry
D Plans
Question 114:
Which of the following projects would not be eligible for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
certification?

33. A A tenant-occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial Interiors
B An owner-occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial Interiors
C A commercial building that doesn't have any tenants yet and is unoccupied
D A 12-month-old school building that has not earned any LEED certification
Question 115:
What is embodied energy?
A The percent of recycled content in a product
B The potential of a design or product to contribute to decreasing the quantity of energy the built environment
will consume
C All the energy used to grow, extract and manufacture a product, transport it to the jobsite, complete the
installation, and finally dispose of it at the end of its life cycle
D The proportion of fuel costs used to transport a material from its source to its final destination
Question 116:
What will have to be included in the project work if the project is to be considered a major renovation?
A Installation of a new irrigation system
B Toilet replacements
C Major HVAC renovation
D Carpet and flooring upgrades
Question 117:
Life cycle costing of a green roof would include what factors?
A Quantity of stormwater diverted
B Yearly inspection fees for the roof
C Irrigation costs
D Greenhouse gas emission reductions due to the better insulated roof

34. Question 118:
What is the minimum certification level in LEED?
A Approved
B Accredited
C certified
D Certified
Question 119:
An architect is designing a mixed use building that will have retail space on the lower floors and residential
condominiums on the upper floors. The building will also include space for a pre-kindergarten learning facility. What
LEED rating system would be most appropriate?
A LEED for Schools
B LEED for Commercial Interiors
C LEED for New Construction
D LEED for Retail
Question 120:
Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility define a project's:
A Minimum Program Requirements
B Innovation
C Federal, state, and/or local regulations
D Triple bottom line
Question 121:
Every LEED rating system contains credits for:
A Radon measurements
B Innovation

35. C Fundamental refrigerant management
D Carbon offsets
Question 122:
A 10 acre multi-building development has five buildings. How is the LEED boundary determined if each building will
be a separate LEED project?
A The project team determines the LEED boundary for each LEED project
B The LEED boundary is at the edge of each building's footprint
C Each building has the boundary at the edge of a two-acre area
D The LEED boundary is at the perimeter of the ten-acre area
Question 123:
The ASHRAE standards cover which LEED topics?
A VOC emissions
B Thermal comfort conditions
C Ventilation rates
D Minimum requirements for the energy efficient design of most buildings
E Carbon emissions
Question 124:
USGBC was organized and then LEED was created because the green building industry lacked which important
factor?
A A certification award to encourage interest in the real estate industry
B A system and organization to spread green building information
C An oversight organization to bring together all parts of the green building industry
D A standard measurement and definition of green building

36. Question 125:
What is an example of value engineering?
A Choosing a flooring material that has higher costs and a lower environmental impact over a flooring
material that has lower costs and a greater environmental impact
B Replacing an asphalt parking lot with less costly crushed gravel that has higher SRI
C Increasing the diversion rate of recycled materials
D Selecting insulation with higher upfront costs but lower life cycle costs
Question 126:
What is an example of a negative feedback loop?
A Warming oceans releasing greenhouse gasses which would warm the ocean even more
B Increased heat islands require more mechanical cooling which generates more greenhouse gas
emissions causing the need for more cooling
C A thermostat whose temperature feedback indicates to the system when to turn off
D A warmer atmosphere melts more ice, changing the Earth's albedo which further warms the
atmosphere
Question 127:
What is the minimum occupancy rate required for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance to earn
certification?
A 1 FTE
B 80% of FTEs
C Typical physical occupancy
D 75% of FTEs
Question 128:
Once a person has been added as a team member to LEED Online by the project administrator the team member
can use LEED Online to:
A Find information about products and strategies that will help achieve the credits the project team will
pursue

37. B Submit Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)
C Download electronic copies of the USGBC reference guide for the project's rating system
D See if any credit has been approved or denied, even if the credit is not assigned to that team member
Question 129:
What does the Construction Carbon Calculator measure?
A Greenhouse gas emissions from a building's energy use during operations
B The embodied carbon implications of the construction process
C The carbon footprint of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
D Fossil fuels consumed from material transport
Question 130:
LEED for New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools, and Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance were
designed to evaluate what building types?
A Community development
B Institutional buildings
C Interior spaces
D High-rise residential buildings
E Commercial buildings
Question 131:
What is the primary purpose of registering a project for LEED?
A To gain access to project tools and resources
B To get media publicity for your company and the project
C To obtain free USGBC consulting
D To register individuals for the GBCI exams

38. Question 132:
What must a project do to earn LEED certification after selecting a rating system?
A Pay the relevant fees and have a Green Rater approve the project
B Satisfy relevant prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of points
C Earn a minimum number of points only
D Satisfy all prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of points
Question 133:
A building owner's project includes a major HVAC renovation, significant envelope modifications, and core plumbing
renovation. An interior fit-out is not part of the project. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate for this
project?
A LEED for Core and Shell
B LEED for New Construction
C LEED for Commercial Interiors
D LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
Question 134:
What statement is true regarding the property boundary and the LEED project boundary?
A The property boundary is the total area within the legal property boundaries of a site while the LEED project
boundary is the portion of the site submitted for LEED
B The definitions are the same
C They can be the same, but the property boundary includes only the area submitted for LEED
D The property boundary is the portion of the site submitted for LEED while the LEED project boundary marks
where the LEED project ends
Question 135:
Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are most likely used for what part of the LEED process?
A Technical guidance for LEED credits

39. B Communicating with the project administrator and/or project team
C Addenda and updates to the LEED Rating Systems
D Appeal of denied credits
Question 136:
What should the project team do with the LEED Score Card once it has been completed for a new construction
project?
A Mail it to GBCI
B Use it to determine the baseline building water use
C Use it to determine project soft-costs
D Refer to it during the construction process
Question 137:
What is the purpose of the LEED Pilot Credit Library?
A To allow credits to be refined through LEED project evaluations before they complete the balloting
process for introduction into LEED
B To provide extensions of existing rating systems to address specific types of spaces or requirements
for international projects
C Provide precedent-setting rulings reviewed by USGBC on formal inquiries submitted by LEED project
teams that can be applied to multiple projects.
D To manage the LEED documentation process
Question 138:
If a building has already earned LEED for New Construction certification, what additional certifications could the
building earn in the future?
A Commercial Interiors
B Operations & Maintenance
C Core & Shell
D Neighborhood Development

40. Question 139:
A project team has submitted registration information for a building that has a target rating of Gold. When can the
project team advertise that the project is LEED Gold?
A After the preliminary review
B After the final application review is accepted and the project is awarded LEED Gold certification
C Once the registration has been approved by GBCI
D After the registration is submitted
E After substantial completion of the project
Question 140:
What is adaptive reuse?
A The design and construction of a building so that it can serve a future use that is different than its
current use
B The refinishing or refurbishing of building materials
C Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing conditions
D The renovation of structures or spaces to improve their efficiency
Question 141:
A LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance project must comply with what building-related
environmental laws starting at the project's performance period through the expiration of the LEED certification?
A Federal laws and LEED referenced standards only
B All federal, state, and local laws
C Federal laws only
D Federal and state laws only
Question 142:
What are three important factors of the LEED Green Building Rating System?

41. A It is voluntary
B It is the only green building standard
C It is government-financed
D It is market-driven
E It is consensus-based
Question 143:
LEED credit forms must be signed by which person?
A Project manager
B Project owner
C Local code official
D Declarant
Question 144:
What may happen if a project does not comply with the minimum program requirements?
A Additional fees or fines may be incurred
B The building's certification may be revoked, if the project has earned a LEED certification
C The project team will need to submit a CIR
D An alternative compliance path can be used
Question 145:
What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as identified within the
LEED rating system?
A Credit
B Prerequisite
C Certification Requirement

42. D Minimum Program Requirement
Question 146:
What is an example of an ongoing operating cost?
A Salaries for janitorial services in a building
B Design of a sedimentation control plan
C Attorney fees for building contracts
D Carpet installation
Question 147:
Which is not a Minimum Program Requirement?
A Uniform site boundary
B Minimum building to site area ratio
C Permanent building / space
D Minimum floor area
Question 148:
Green building solutions should include a balance:
A Among environmental, social, and economic benefits
B Between urban and suburban areas
C Between energy use and energy creation
D Among a limited number of stakeholders
Question 149:
What general documentation is not submitted for LEED certification?

43. A Elevations
B Typical floor plans
C Project photos / drawings
D Project narrative
E Legal contracts
Question 150:
What term refers to the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service caused
or necessitated by its existence?
A Soft cost
B Life cycle assessment
C Life cycle costing
D Hard cost
Question 151:
Which LEED rating system has pre-certification?
A LEED for Core and Shell
B LEED for New Construction
C LEED for Schools
D LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
E LEED for Commercial Interiors
Question 152:
What is the primary difference between LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance and the other LEED
rating systems?
A Can be applied to only part of a building
B Applies to any type of building project

44. C Measures building performance over a period of time
D Requires a LEED AP to be on the building maintenance staff
Question 153:
Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system?
A LEED for Core & Shell
B LEED for New Construction
C LEED for Schools
D LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
Question 154:
If a mechanical engineer on a LEED project team needs guidance on whether a particular software package can be
used to measure energy efficiency, how should the engineer proceed?
A Submit a CIR to the project administrator
B Submit a CIR to the LEED Steering Committee
C See if the credit is marked 'Anticipated' during the design phase review
D Submit a CIR using LEED Online
Question 155:
What is a Minimum Project Requirement (MPR) for LEED Certification?
A A minimum occupancy rate of 100 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
B A minimum occupancy rate of 25 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
C A minimum occupancy rate of 300 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
D A minimum occupancy rate of 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

45. Question 156:
How many points are listed for prerequisites on the LEED Scorecard?
A 18
B 1
C 0
D 2
Question 157:
The submittal of a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) should include:
A Drawings
B Plans
C Cut-sheets
D One specific inquiry not in excess of 600 words
E A payment of $220
Question 158:
What statements are NOT true regarding the LEED reference guides?
A They list the documentation requirements for each credit and prerequisite in a rating system
B They contain sample LEED credit forms
C They contain case studies
D They are included in LEED Online for each project team member to access
Question 159:
Which of the following projects would not meet the minimum program requirements for certification?
A A modular classroom that can be moved to another location on the school property
B A building project that is three stories high
C A new building on an office campus located next door to an existing certified building

46. D A new laboratory building that will be located partially underground
Question 160:
Which of the following is not a credit category found in the LEED scorecard for a new construction project?
A Indoor Air Quality
B Materials and Resources
C Water Efficiency
D Sustainable Sites
Question 161:
What are acceptable ways to reference a LEED Registered Project?
A XYX Building is registered under the LEED Green Building Rating System
B XYZ Building is registered with the certification goal of LEED Platinum
C XYZ Building is LEED Qualified
D Upon completion, XYZ Building will apply to become LEED certified
E XYZ Building is LEED Platinum registered
Question 162:
What process identifies the high-performance building systems that will save money over the life of a project?
A Life-cycle costing
B Value engineering
C Energy modeling
D Life-cycle assessment
Question 163:
What is an example of a construction hard cost?
A Measurement and verification of a building's energy consumption over time
B Permit fees

47. C On-site renewable energy system
D Payments received from recycled materials
Question 164:
What is true about setting the preliminary rating of the project?
A The project team cannot change its target certification level
B The preliminary rating determines what credits have been selected to meet the target award level
C Project fees are assessed based on the preliminary rating
D The project is guaranteed to achieve the target certification level
Question 165:
What statement is true regarding the LEED scorecard?
A There is one LEED scorecard that can be used for any rating system
B The scorecard is organized by LEED category
C The scorecard gives the project team the option of not earning prerequisites
D Innovation in Design credits are not listed in the LEED scorecard
Question 166:
What best defines the property area?
A Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it
B Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification
C Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; it encompasses all areas of the site,
including constructed and non-constructed areas
D Total area within the platted property line not including any non-constructed areas
Question 167:
Which is not a LEED Minimum Program Requirement?
A Minimum floor area
B Minimum building height

48. C Minimum building to site ratio
D Permanent building / space
Question 168:
What is the proper designation for a project that has earned 80 points and met all prerequisites?
A LEED Certified Platinum
B LEED Certified Gold
C LEED Gold
D LEED Platinum
Question 169:
The triple bottom line can be described as:
A People, planet, profit
B The cost of green building
C Integration of a building with its natural surroundings
D Socially responsible enterprise and investment
Question 170:
What represents the key criteria for green buildings, interiors and neighborhoods?
A Project goals
B LEED Interpretations
C Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs)
D LEED Prerequisites
Question 171:
What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met?
A Building operating plan
B CIR

49. C LEED Scorecard
D LEED credit form
Question 172:
What standard applies to natural ventilation?
A ASHRAE 62.1-2007
B ASHRAE 55-2004
C SMACNA
D Green-e
Question 173:
The USGBC Trademark Policy permits the following uses of the organization's name:
A U.S. Green Building Council
B US Green Building Council
C United States Green Building Council
D USGBC
E U.S. GBC
Question 174:
LEED Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) may rule on what topic?
A Appealed credits
B Waiving certification fees
C Completed LEED project applications
D Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)
Question 175:
What LEED developments address specific space types and international requirements?

50. A LEED Rating System adaptations
B Next version LEED
C LEED Pilot Credit Library
D LEED credit weightings
Question 176:
When selecting windows for a building project, along with performance and adaptability, what else should the project
team consider?
A Embodied energy of the windows
B Reusing old windows
C The social context of the windows
D Leverage points in the windows
Question 177:
Which of the following is an example of the triple bottom line in practice?
A An energy efficient building built on a site with endangered species
B A residential project that contributes to neighborhood revitalization
C A building material purchased and shipped from overseas
D A building with good indoor air quality and minimal insulation