Leed green associate iii. water management question

1. LEED Green Associate III. Water Management
Question 1:
A project design will include the use of native trees for landscaping. What project area would this strategy NOT
affect?
A Reducing water for landscaping
B Reducing potable water use
C Increasing the use of sustainable materials
D Restoring a previously developed site
Question 2:
What is the EPAct of 1992 used for?
A To define ODP and GWP limits for refrigerants
B To define the VOC content limits of certain building materials
C To determine the baseline building energy performance for buildings 20,000 sq. ft. or less
D To set the baseline water flow requirements of toilets and fixtures
Question 3:
What type of water is rainwater?
A Non-potable water
B Potable water
C Blackwater
D Graywater
Question 4:
What landscaping strategy will best eliminate the need for irrigation?
A Micro-irrigation
B Xeriscaping

2. C Drip irrigation
D Mulching
Question 5:
What would planting native trees near a parking lot help with?
A Source reduction
B Reducing heat islands
C Minimizing energy performance
D Improving water quality
Question 6:
Which strategy would help achieve credit towards Water Efficient Landscaping?
A Using drip irrigation
B Increasing the permeability of the landscape
C Replacing hardscapes with open grid paving
D Increasing open space
Question 7:
Reductions in the water use of cooling towers, boilers, and chillers are calculated as part of what usage group for
water efficiency?
A Outdoor water
B Indoor water
C Harvested water
D Process water
Question 8:
What credits in a new building project require achieving a 50% reduction from a baseline case compared to a design
case?

3. A Measurement and Verification
B Enhanced Refrigerant Management
C Innovative Wastewater Technologies
D Maximize Open Space
E Water Efficient Landscaping
Question 9:
What are the environmental benefits of limiting stormwater runoff?
A Collecting the water for custodial uses
B Reusing the water for landscape irrigation
C Minimizing impacts on microclimates
D Reducing harmful chemicals carried into the water system
Question 10:
The baseline water demand within a building includes the measurements of which of the following items?
A Cooling towers
B Urinals
C Toilets
D Bathroom faucets
E Irrigation systems
Question 11:
Which of the following are strategies for conserving potable water?
A Installing a dual flush toilet
B Increasing the infiltration of stormwater runoff
C Installing a bioretention pond

4. D Installing an onsite septic system
Question 12:
What strategies will not reduce the use of potable water for irrigation?
A Using graywater for irrigation
B Using stormwater for irrigation
C Installing native plants
D Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass
Question 13:
What strategy to control and reduce stormwater runoff will hold water and reduce the rate of runoff?
A Reduce the size of the building footprint
B Install pervious pavement
C Increase the area of permeable surfaces
D Direct runoff into dry ponds
Question 14:
The EPAct of 1992 does NOT address what type of water consuming devices?
A Urinals
B Cooling towers
C Boilers
D Kitchen faucets
Question 15:
The addition or increasing the use of graywater in a building can help with:
A Reducing stormwater runoff
B Reducing potable water use in faucets

5. C Reducing potable water used by urinals
D Reducing rainwater harvesting
Question 16:
What is a feature of adaptive plants?
A They only bloom once a year
B They are low maintenance
C They are invasive
D They require more water than other plants
Question 17:
What type of water has the highest quality?
A Waste water
B Process water
C Green water
D Potable water
Question 18:
Wastewater from bathroom sinks can:
A Always be used for makeup water in cooling towers
B Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes
C Always be recycled and used for irrigation
D Never be recycled and used for irrigation
Question 19:
What type of water can NOT be used for irrigation purposes?
A Potable water

6. B Laundry water
C Blackwater
D Stormwater
Question 20:
What strategy will reduce the rate of stormwater runoff?
A Install nonporous surfaces with high SRI values
B Install a detention pond
C Install water efficient irrigation systems
D Install exterior surfaces with high SRI values
Question 21:
What is a strategy for water efficient landscaping?
A Create a pond on the property
B Treat wastewater onsite
C Use potable water
D Use drip irrigation
Question 22:
What project design strategy would minimize a project's water usage the most?
A Directing runoff into retention ponds or bioswales
B Increasing the area of permeable surfaces
C Installing a landscape that needs no irrigation
D Minimize the quantity of hardscapes on the project site
Question 23:
How can a project team reduce wastewater generation and potable water demand while increasing the local aquifer
recharge for Innovative Wastewater Technologies?

7. A Treat wastewater onsite to tertiary standards
B Reduce potable water use by installing water conserving fixtures
C Install indigenous or adaptive plants in the landscape
D Install drip irrigation
Question 24:
To help with water use reduction in LEED, a lavatory faucet must use less water than the rates set by:
A Clean Water Act
B EPAct of 1992
C Local code
D WaterSense
Question 25:
Which of the following is a type of graywater?
A Wastewater from urinals
B Wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks
C Stormwater collected and held in a cistern
D Rainwater collected in a retention pond
Question 26:
What are attributes of native plants?
A Require less fertilizer
B Require less sunlight
C Require less pruning
D Require less pesticide

8. Question 27:
Untreated stormwater can NOT be used for what purpose?
A Drip irrigation
B Makeup water
C Landscaping fountains
D Washing dishes
Question 28:
Which LEED rating system category addresses stormwater management?
A Energy and Atmosphere
B Materials and Resources
C Sustainable Sites
D Water Efficiency
Question 29:
A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category?
A Indoor Environmental Quality
B Energy and Atmosphere
C Sustainable Sites
D Water Efficiency
Question 30:
What is a water closet?
A A component of a cooling tower
B A storage tank for graywater

9. C A storage tank for rainwater
D A type of flush fixture
Question 31:
Which of the following is effective at reducing potable water consumption indoors?
A Installing low-consumption flush fixtures and low-flow rate faucets
B Installing fixtures that meet the EPAct 1992 standard
C Implementing cooling tower water management
D Increasing potable water demand
Question 32:
The EPAct 1992 standard does NOT address what type of water consuming devices?
A Faucets
B Dishwashers
C Showerheads
D Water closets
Question 33:
What variables are used in determining Full Time Equivalent (FTE) calculations?
A The types of flush and flow fixtures used
B The flush and flow rates from the EPAct of 1992
C The amount of water used in the baseline and design cases
D The building density
E The type of building occupant (full-time, part-time, transient) and the hours worked per week

10. Question 34:
What types of products should be selected for reducing indoor water use?
A EnergyStar
B Class 3 Water Savings
C Green Water
D EPA WaterSense
Question 35:
What is one of the leading causes of water quality problems?
A Brownfield redevelopment
B Sewage treatment
C Pervious surfaces
D Nonpoint source pollution
Question 36:
Rain gardens, vegetated rooftops, and permeable pavements are strategies to manage stormwater and contribute to:
A Increased water efficiency
B More compact development
C Increased potable water
D Low impact development
Question 37:
Who decides if wastewater from showers can be used for irrigation?
A Universal plumbing code
B USGBC via the CIR process

11. C Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area
D Project team
Question 38:
In many buildings the most significant savings associated with water efficiency result from:
A Reduced energy costs
B Reduced development costs
C Reduced maintenance costs
D Keeping contaminants at safe levels in reservoirs and aquifers
Question 39:
Stormwater harvesting does not help with what LEED credit area?
A Water use reduction
B Water efficient landscaping
C Stormwater management
D Onsite renewable energy
Question 40:
Which of the following are transient occupants?
A College students in a classroom
B Part-time receptionists
C Shift workers
D Shoppers
E Full time employees

12. Question 41:
What type of fixture can earn EPA's WaterSense label?
A Washing machine
B Dishwasher
C Kitchen sink faucets
D HET dual flush toilet
Question 42:
Which of the following does not help achieve a water-efficient landscape?
A Planting with adaptive plants
B Micro misters
C Planting with native plants
D Green roof
Question 43:
Which of the following does not help achieve a water-efficient landscape?
A Overhead sprinklers
B Replacing perennials with native plants
C Adaptive plantings
D Installing hardscapes
Question 44
Which of the following fixtures would not be included in the baseline water use calculations?
A Residential toilet
B Prerinse spray valve

13. C Steam cooker
D Commercial urinal
E Lavatory faucet
Question 45:
Which of the following would be considered graywater?
A Recycled water from the city
B Water from a dishwasher
C Air conditioning condensate
D Untreated laundry water
Question 46:
The baseline water use of a urinal is:
A 1.0 gpm
B 1.0 gpf
C 2.2 gpm
D 2.2 gpf
Question 47:
What standard sets the baseline for commercial plumbing fixtures when establishing a water use reduction strategy?
A UPC and IPC Standards for Plumbing Fixture Water Use
B EPA's WaterSense
C EPAct of 1992
D EPAct of 2005

14. Question 48:
What types of water can NOT be used for flushing toilets?
A Stormwater
B Blackwater
C Non-potable water
D Graywater
Question 49:
What unit of measurement is used for a lavatory faucet?
A Design efficiency
B Gallons per minute
C Process water rate
D Gallons per flush
Question 50:
A rainwater harvesting system can help with:
A Site restoration
B Water efficiency
C Stormwater management
D Heat island effect
Question 51:
For a sustainable site, plants should be selected that minimize evapotranspiration. What is evapotranspiration?
A The quantity of fertilization a plant requires
B The loss of water from a plant's leaves

15. C A plant's ability to attract pests
D The quantity of pesticide a plant requires
Question 52:
What can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A Stacking the building design
B Composting toilets
C Gravity-based irrigation system
D Smaller kitchen sinks
Question 53:
Submeters are a strategy to reduce outdoor water use by:
A Providing weather-based irrigation control
B Billing tenants based on their portion of building occupancy
C Preventing irrigation runoff
D Providing water consumption tracking and leak identification
Question 54:
Which of the following is considered potable water?
A Municipally recycled water used for landscape irrigation
B Wastewater from water closets
C Water from a local well that meets EPA's drinking water quality standards that is used for lavatory
faucets
D Harvested rainwater used for flushing toilets

16. Question 55:
What unit of measurement is used for water closets?
A FTE
B Gallons per minute
C Gallons per flush
D Wastewater efficiency
Question 56:
Which of the following are sources of graywater?
A Toilets
B Wells
C Washing machines
D Municipal potable water supply systems
E Showers
Question 57:
Which of the following are frequently considered types of blackwater?
A Process water for cooling towers
B Dishwasher water
C Water from kitchen sinks
D Municipally reclaimed water
Question 58:
What type of fixtures use the least amount of water?
A WaterSense fixtures

17. B Potable water fixtures
C ENERGY STAR fixtures
D Graywater fixtures
Question 59:
Potable water comes from what sources?
A Stormwater cisterns
B Municipal water supply
C Cooling towers
D Wells
Question 60:
What systems will increase a building's energy use?
A Mechanical onsite wastewater treatment
B Increased ventilation for mechanical HVAC systems
C Acoustic performance
D Stormwater management
Question 61:
If local code permits, what types of water should be used for flushing toilets?
A Well water
B Stormwater
C Graywater
D Dishwasher water

18. Question 62:
The use of onsite treated wastewater can help with what credit areas?
A Energy use reduction
B Onsite renewable energy
C Stormwater runoff
D Water use reduction
Question 63:
What type of contaminants can end up in potable water sources as a result of wastewater overflows?
A Nitrogen
B Bacteria
C CO2
D Toxic metals
E Radon
Question 64:
The baseline water use of a water closet is:
A 2.2 gpm
B 1.6 gpm
C 1.6 gpf
D 2.2 gpf
Question 65:
How does drip irrigation save water?
A By increasing irrigation efficiency
B By using only non-potable water

19. C By reducing the heat island effect
D By reducing the microclimate factor
Question 66:
The number of occupants in a building would be used for what calculations?
A Development density
B Building density
C Energy use intensity
D Water use baseline
Question 67:
What types of water should be used for irrigation?
A Potable water
B Blackwater
C Stormwater
D Graywater
Question 68:
What are indigenous plants?
A Plants with high watering requirements
B Plants that have been in the area for many years and are not invasive
C Plants that require lots of fertilizer
D Plants that are high maintenance
Question 69:
What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping?

20. A Trees
B Annual flowers
C Native plants
D Turf grass
Question 70:
What minimum water savings are LEED v3 projects required to achieve?
A 0%
B 20%
C 15%
D 10%
Question 71:
What is the baseline water demand of a building?
A The annual fixture and fitting water consumption based on the rates from the EPAct 1992 standard
B The annual installed fixture and fitting water consumption rate
C The amount of graywater and rainwater harvesting a building is planning to use
D The annual water rate as determined by water bills
Question 72:
What are the benefits of reducing potable water use in buildings?
A Reduced drawdown of water from water bodies and aquifers
B Increased irrigation efficiency
C Decreased building operating costs
D Reduced contamination of nearby water bodies

21. Question 73:
What needs to be done to increase water efficiency in a building?
A Use waterless urinals
B Install an onsite wastewater system
C Use drip irrigation
D Establish a baseline water demand
Question 74:
What must be done to earn the Water Efficient Landscaping credit in a new commercial project?
A Plant monocultures
B Reduce impervious surfaces by 50%
C Use graywater for irrigation
D Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50%
Question 75:
Potable water is defined as:
A Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption
B Wastewater from bathroom sinks, laundry machines, kitchen sinks and dishwashers
C Untreated house-hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks
D Water that meets or exceeds EPA's drinking water standards
Question 76:
What can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A Installing a green roof

22. B Installing a blackwater system
C Installing reduced-flow aerators on lavatory faucets
D Replacing fixtures with salvaged toilets manufactured in 1992
Question 77:
What should potable water be used for?
A Cooling towers
B Irrigation
C Drinking
D Flushing toilets
Question 78:
How is a building's water savings calculated?
A By counting the number of fixtures
B By calculating the percentage reduction from a baseline case to the design case
C By measuring graywater use
D By reviewing water use from utility meters
Question 79:
Fertilized landscape plantings can create new sources of pollution in conventional development if what is not
controlled?
A Heat islands
B Parking capacity
C Project density
D Stormwater runoff

23. Question 80:
The baseline water use of a lavatory faucet is:
A 2.2 gpf
B 1.0 gpf
C 1.0 gpm
D 2.2 gpm
Question 81:
A new construction project must at a minimum use ___ less water than the building's water use baseline calculated
for Water Use Reduction.
A 50%
B 10%
C 20%
D 25%
Question 82:
What will not help with water efficient landscaping?
A Planting native plants
B Xeriscaping
C Mulching around plants
D Creating a sediment basin
Question 83:
What is an environmental benefit of using graywater for irrigation?
A Reduced heat islands
B Increased irrigation efficiency

24. C Drip irrigation can be used
D Preserving aquifers
Question 84:
Which green building strategies help conserve natural resources?
A Choosing product materials with low VOCs
B Providing pedestrian access between a project building and basic services
C Removing asbestos tiles from an existing building
D Installing composting toilets
Question 85:
Harvesting rainwater can help with what project areas?
A Minimizing impervious areas
B Reducing fertilization needs for the landscape
C Reducing stormwater runoff
D Minimizing site hardscapes
Question 86:
The use of native plants on the project site can most assist projects teams with what other sustainable intents?
A Using sustainable materials
B Construction waste management
C Reducing stormwater quantity
D Protecting existing local habitat

25. Question 87:
What measurements does the baseline water case use?
A The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) flow and flush rates
B The amount of water metered for the building's indoor areas
C Flow and flush rates of all design case fixtures
D The amount of water metered for the entire project