Leed green associate pool g - question

1. LEED Green Associate - Pool G
Question 1:
Which of the following have helped reduce stratospheric ozone depletion?
A Installing halon-based fire suppression systems
B Implementing a phase-out of CFC-based refrigerants in existing equipment
C Replacing HFC-based refrigerants with HCFC-based refrigerants in existing equipment
D Not using CFC-based refrigerants in new equipment
Question 2:
What are the environmental benefits of selecting a previously developed site for a project?
A The site would have a greater development density
B The site would be located near mass transit
C Local tax savings may be available
D Preserving open space
Question 3:
What are the purposes of clearly defined goals to ensure project success?
A Determining relevant design fees and construction costs
B Providing a clearly defined vision statement
C Providing a point of reference that can be used when making decisions
D Providing training for the project team
E Defining the green design criteria and sustainability targets
Question 4:
Which site would be considered a greenfield?
A 5 acres of farmland plowed to grow corn

2. B A man made pond built on land previously having a movie theater
C A contaminated site that needs to be remediated prior to development
D 2 acre parking lot between existing buildings in an urban area
Question 5:
Ozone-friendly refrigerants differ from ozone-damaging refrigerants in what way?
A Ozone-friendly refrigerants are global warming neutral
B Ozone-friendly refrigerants are more energy efficient
C Ozone-friendly refrigerants may cause less global warming
D Ozone-friendly refrigerants may cause more global warming
Question 6:
Which LEED category has the least total number of points a project can earn?
A Sustainable Sites
B Indoor Environmental Quality
C Energy and Atmosphere
D Water Efficiency
Question 7:
Which of the following is a type of natural refrigerant?
A HydroCarbons (HC)
B Passive refrigerants
C Halons
D Geothermal energy

3. Question 8:
When should innovative techniques first be addressed for a LEED project?
A Throughout the construction process as new ideas arise
B During the planning process
C When products are ordered
D After the design phase is complete
Question 9:
Which of the following are not addressed by the International Code Council?
A Environmental aspects of a product
B Energy efficiency
C Fire prevention
D Building safety
E Accessibility
Question 10:
What is the purpose of having a LEED AP on a project?
A To submit all project data
B For building commissioning
C To streamline the LEED process
D To serve as the project administrator
Question 11:
In cooler climates how can a new building be designed to use no refrigerants?
A The building could use halons for cooling

4. B The building could use natural ventilation
C The building could be cooled with natural refrigerants such as propane or ammonia
D The building could have a CFC phase-out plan in place
Question 12:
What design strategy would promote biodiversity the most?
A Installing a rock garden
B Increasing open space and covering it with turf grass
C Planting a variety of indigenous plants
D Installing a dry pond planted with invasive plants
Question 13:
The EPAct 1992 standard does NOT address what type of water consuming devices?
A Faucets
B Water closets
C Showerheads
D Dishwashers
Question 14:
What environmental issue is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
A Reduction of water from aquifers
B Sedimentation of water supplies
C Release of carbon dioxide
D Interference with migratory birds

5. Question 15:
A project will include underground parking. This change can have a positive impact on what issue?
A Pedestrian access
B Heat island effect
C Parking capacity
D Community connectivity
Question 16:
Which of the following are counted as part of the buildable land area?
A Areas with trees
B Public rights-of-way
C Public streets
D Land excluded from residential development by law
Question 17:
What is NOT a natural refrigerant?
A HFC
B NH3
C CO2
D HC
Question 18:
What statement is true regarding halons?
A Halons are substances that deplete the stratospheric ozone layer
B Halons are commonly used in centrifugal chillers

6. C Halons are a type of hydrocarbon
D Halons absorb heat from a reservoir at low temperatures and reject heat at higher temperatures
Question 19:
What are the goals of the Minimum Program Requirements?
A Verify buildings are meeting environmental goals
B Reduce certification process challenges
C Protect the integrity of the LEED program
D Give clear guidance to customers
E Ensure prerequisites are met
Question 20:
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 Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
B Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits
C Choose LEED for Core & Shell
D Use the 40/60 rule
Question 21:
The submittal of a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) should include:
A Cut-sheets
B Plans
C One specific inquiry not in excess of 600 words
D Drawings
E A payment of $220

7. Question 22:
What does ASHRAE 62.1-2007 specify?
A Thermal comfort
B Commuting surveys
C Energy performance
D Indoor air quality
Question 23:
To help with water use reduction in LEED, a lavatory faucet must use less water than the rates set by:
A EPAct of 1992
B Clean Water Act
C Local code
D WaterSense
Question 24:
What statements are NOT true regarding the LEED reference guides?
A They are included in LEED Online for each project team member to access
B They contain sample LEED credit forms
C They list the documentation requirements for each credit and prerequisite in a rating system
D They contain case studies
Question 25:
What should guide a LEED project from registration to certification of a project?
A Landscape design

8. B Plumbing codes
C LEED Reference Guide
D Refrigerant choice
Question 26:
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 Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
B LEED for Schools
C LEED for New Construction
D LEED for Core & Shell
Question 27:
Which of the following causes depletion of the ozone layer?
A CFCs
B Propane
C Ammonia
D CO2
Question 28:
What can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A Composting toilets
B Stacking the building design
C Smaller kitchen sinks
D Gravity-based irrigation system

9. Question 29:
A project design will include the use of native trees for landscaping. What project area would this strategy NOT
affect?
A Increasing the use of sustainable materials
B Reducing water for landscaping
C Reducing potable water use
D Restoring a previously developed site
Question 30:
Which of the following are strategies to reduce construction waste?
A Donate unused materials to Habitat for Humanity
B Purchase materials that are locally manufactured
C Purchase materials with lower lifecycle costs
D Incinerate the remaining waste
Question 31:
What statement is true regarding the use of ammonia (NH3) as a refrigerant?
A NH3 is more likely to leak out of equipment compared to HFCs
B HCFC has a lower ozone depletion potential (ODP) compared to NH3
C The use of NH3 as a refrigerant can result in more climate change compared to HCFCs
D NH3 is a type of hydrocarbon (HC)
Question 32:
Which of the following would be considered graywater?
A Air conditioning condensate
B Untreated laundry water

10. C Water from a dishwasher
D Recycled water from the city
Question 33:
When does a successful integrated project begin?
A At the project handover
B In the construction phase
C After occupancy
D In the pre-design phase
Question 34:
What design decisions would help reduce the quantity or improve the quality of stormwater runoff?
A Adding a constructed wetland
B Replacing all roads and hardscapes with impervious asphalt
C Using drip lines for irrigation
D Placing the building next to a park or other natural area
Question 35:
Prior to project registration, a non-USGBC member company project leader can access which LEED resources?
A LEED Score Card
B LEED Online
C CIR database
D LEED credit forms
Question 36:
What amount of time do people in the United States spend on average indoors?

11. A 60%
B 50%
C 80%
D 90%
E 70%
Question 37:
A project team demolishes an existing building and will reuse the shell of the building and recycle the rest of the
construction and demolition debris. What credit areas could the project earn points under?
A Community Connectivity
B Construction Waste Management
C Recycled Content
D Building Reuse
Question 38:
LEED for New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools, and Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance were
designed to evaluate what building types?
A Commercial buildings
B Community development
C Institutional buildings
D High-rise residential buildings
E Interior spaces
Question 39:
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 Carpet and flooring upgrades

12. C Major HVAC renovation
D Toilet replacements
Question 40:
The type of refrigerant selected for a building will impact what LEED credit categories?
A Water Efficiency
B Energy and Atmosphere
C Materials and Resources
D Indoor Environmental Quality
E Sustainable Sites
Question 41:
What type of contaminants can end up in potable water sources as a result of wastewater overflows?
A Toxic metals
B Bacteria
C Radon
D Nitrogen
E CO2
Question 42:
Which of the following fixtures would not be included in the baseline water use calculations?
A Steam cooker
B Commercial urinal
C Prerinse spray valve
D Residential toilet

13. E Lavatory faucet
Question 43:
Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost?
A Purchase of some steel
B Rental of a dumpster
C Civil engineer consulting fee
D Construction worker labor costs
Question 44:
Which items can contribute to Construction Waste Management credit?
A Sheetrock
B Asbestos flooring
C Tree stumps
D Brick
Question 45:
What products would NOT count towards Regional Materials or Materials Reuse?
A Brick
B Flooring
C Elevator
D Furniture
E Copper piping

14. Question 46:
What type of water has the highest quality?
A Waste water
B Potable water
C Process water
D Green water
Question 47:
What best defines the property area?
A Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification
B Total area within the platted property line not including any non-constructed areas
C Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it
D Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; it encompasses all areas of the site,
including constructed and non-constructed areas
Question 48:
What types of water should be used for irrigation?
A Blackwater
B Potable water
C Graywater
D Stormwater
Question 49:
When calculating building energy performance, what is included as process energy?
A Elevator
B Instant hot water heater

15. C Desktop computer
D Washing machine
E High efficient HVAC unit
F Walkway lighting
Question 50:
What document does the project team create for the administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging,
recycling, and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and construction waste?
A Building recycling plan
B Measurement and verification plan
C Construction waste management plan
D Building commissioning plan
Question 51:
What are examples of construction hard costs for an office condominium project?
A Cost for installing a green roof
B Masonry costs paid to a sub-contractor
C Fees to develop tenant agreements
D Irrigation fees for water use
Question 52:
When selecting windows for a building project, along with performance and adaptability, what else should the project
team consider?
A The social context of the windows
B Leverage points in the windows
C Reusing old windows
D Embodied energy of the windows

16. Question 53:
What is true regarding carpet made from recycled milk jugs?
A The carpet is more durable than conventional carpets
B The material would reduce the need for virgin materials
C The carpet contains post-consumer recycled content
D The carpet has lower life cycle costs than conventional carpets
Question 54:
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 in advertisements or marketing materials
B The LEED Certification Mark can be used to indicate pre-certification
C The LEED Certification Mark cannot be used
D The LEED Certification Mark can be used in press releases
Question 55:
At what point can a project earn points for credits?
A After the design phase
B After the LEED Scorecard is completed and submitted
C After the statement of work has been uploaded to LEED Online
D After the construction phase
Question 56:
What standard helps businesses and households compare and select clean renewable energy options?
A Green Score

17. B Green-e
C Green Seal
D Green Label
Question 57:
What is a building's annual energy cost used to calculate?
A Onsite Renewable Energy
B Measurement and Verification
C Enhanced Commissioning
D Green Power
Question 58:
What products would be considered pre-consumer recycled content under LEED?
A Concrete containing fly-ash as supplementary cementitious material
B Ground up tires used for walkways
C Salvaged doors
D Countertops made of glass bottles
Question 59:
What site features are included in the landscape area?
A Neighboring green space property
B Parking lot with high albedo surfaces
C Tree save area
D Open grid paved surfaces

18. Question 60:
What is the name of the cancer-causing radioactive gas that can be found in the ground, groundwater, or building
materials?
A Urea-formaldehyde
B NH3
C VOC
D Radon
Question 61:
What are ways to reduce water pollution from stormwater runoff?
A Open grid paving
B Rain gardens
C Impervious concrete hardscapes
D Increasing the building footprint
Question 62:
Selecting which of the following sites would have the greatest positive environmental impact?
A An old building
B Locating the project near public parking
C Parkland near basic services
D A previously undeveloped site
Question 63:
To be classified as fuel-efficient, a vehicle might meet which of the following standards?
A ACEEE Green score
B Green-e

19. C Green Label
D Green Seal score
Question 64:
How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced?
A Increasing the amount of roof insulation
B Painting the roof with a high SRI coating
C Covering the roof with recycled materials
D Providing underground parking
Question 65:
The submittal of a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) should include:
A Drawings
B Plans
C One specific inquiry
D Cut-sheets
Question 66:
What is the primary benefit of an integrated process?
A Achieving the highest LEED rating possible
B Obtaining local, state, and federal incentives for green design and construction strategies
C Maximizing opportunities for integrated, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies
D Reducing costs over traditional construction practices

20. Question 67:
What does the built environment refer to?
A A process of continually improving buildings
B The green building movement
C Any environment that is human-made and provides a structure for human activity
D Structures that provide stronger connections to nature
Question 68:
If local code permits, what types of water should be used for flushing toilets?
A Stormwater
B Well water
C Dishwasher water
D Graywater
Question 69:
Which of the following is used to determine if a product is pre-consumer or post-consumer recycled content?
A ASHRAE 62.1
B LEED Online Calculators
C Local codes
D ISO 14021
Question 70:
Designing a building with a natural ventilation system will impact what credit categories?
A Sustainable Sites
B Indoor Environmental Quality

21. C Energy and Atmosphere
D Materials and Resources
Question 71:
The legal limit on the height of a building for a LEED project will be set by:
A Local zoning
B The building owner
C LEED Technical Advisory Group
D The LEED rating system chosen
Question 72:
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 any partner website of the member company
C On company letterhead
D On the company's website home page linking to the company's LEED projects
Question 73:
What strategy is least applicable to successful waste reduction?
A Finding local haulers to reduce transportation costs
B Installing personal recycling bins
C Finding products that use less packaging
D Providing reusable water bottles to occupants

22. Question 74:
What would NOT qualify as a previously developed site?
A Lot where there used to be a road
B Greenfield lot donated to the city
C Lot reseeded with native grasses
D Lot that was recently graded
Question 75:
What types of land does LEED prefer project teams build on?
A Land that has been zoned for commercial use
B Impervious
C Undeveloped
D Previously developed
Question 76:
A project that uses 100% green power can earn credit in what LEED categories?
A Sustainable Sites
B Energy and Atmosphere
C Indoor Environmental Quality
D Water Efficiency
E Innovation in Design
Question 77:
What are the negative consequences that can result from not diverting construction demolition and debris?
A Groundwater contamination

23. B Landfill gas emissions
C Ozone depletion
D Sedimentation
Question 78:
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 79:
What materials should not be included in commingled recycling?
A Junk mail
B Cereal boxes
C Food waste
D Light bulbs
E Batteries
Question 80:
What would planting native trees near a parking lot help with?
A Minimizing energy performance
B Reducing heat islands
C Source reduction
D Improving water quality

24. Question 81:
What defines the density of a nonresidential building?
A Building Footprint / Acre of Buildable Land
B Floor Area / 120,000 sq. ft.
C Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land
D Site Area / Acre of Buildable Land
Question 82:
A floor covering that can be recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life would be what type of product?
A Cradle to cradle
B Passive
C Renewable
D Cradle to grave
Question 83:
Which is not a Minimum Program Requirement?
A Uniform site boundary
B Minimum building to site area ratio
C Minimum floor area
D Permanent building / space
Question 84:
In a state with a closed electricity market, how can off-site green power be purchased?
A Enroll in a Green-e renewable power program from the utility provider

25. B From a USGBC approved provider
C Through an ENERGY STAR approved utility provider
D Have certified wood scraps delivered onsite for burning
Question 85:
What is cradle to cradle?
A The linear view of the life of a product, from creation to the end of its useful life
B A life-cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of
its useful life
C The investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service
D The evaluation of the total cost of a building or product over its useful life
Question 86:
USGBC was organized and then LEED was created because the green building industry lacked which important
factor?
A An oversight organization to bring together all parts of the green building industry
B A system and organization to spread green building information
C A standard measurement and definition of green building
D A certification award to encourage interest in the real estate industry
Question 87:
A project team wishes to get a Credit Interpretation Request on a credit and prerequisite that are unrelated. What
needs to happen?
A Submit one CIR only, for the credit
B Submit one CIR covering both the credit and prerequisite
C Submit two CIRs - one each for the credit and prerequisite
D Submit one CIR only, for the prerequisite

26. Question 88:
What does a building need to have for community connectivity?
A Density of 60,000 sq. ft. / acre
B Pedestrian access to mass transit within 1/4 mile
C Pedestrian access to nearby buildings
D Pedestrian access to basic services
Question 89:
What type of fixtures use the least amount of water?
A Graywater fixtures
B ENERGY STAR fixtures
C Potable water fixtures
D WaterSense fixtures
Question 90:
What are heat islands?
A Air and surface temperature differences between developed and undeveloped areas
B Reflection of heat by high albedo surfaces
C An environmental issue that causes ozone depletion
D Surfaces with an imperviousness of 50% or more
Question 91:
A project is anticipating earning Innovation in Design for exemplary performance for three different credits. What
statement is true about this achievement?
A The credits will be submitted for final review by the project administrator
B The project team will need to submit fees for each of the credits

27. C The credits are submitted using the CIR process
D A LEED AP will need to submit the credits for review
Question 92:
Submeters are a strategy to reduce outdoor water use by:
A Providing water consumption tracking and leak identification
B Preventing irrigation runoff
C Billing tenants based on their portion of building occupancy
D Providing weather-based irrigation control
Question 93:
Which of the following assess environmental performance of products and services and provide guidance on
improving their environmental performance?
A ASHRAE
B IESNA
C LEED
D ISO 14000
Question 94:
What would contribute to community connectivity?
A A site with pedestrian access between basic services
B A site near public parking
C A site near mass transit
D A site near a restaurant

28. Question 95:
A project building in a sunny location has photovoltaic cells that generate part of the building's electricity. What is true
about this project?
A The project will need to purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) equal to the amount of onsite
renewable energy generated
B The project's on-site energy is Green-e certified
C The project's annual energy costs from the utility provider will be lower than they would be if the
building did not have the photovoltaic system
D The project will receive RECs from the utility provider
Question 96:
What would not describe a LEED AP?
A Someone with knowledge & skill applicable to the LEED certification process
B Someone with understanding of green building practices and principles
C Someone separate from the integrated project team
D Someone with knowledge of the requirements, resources, and processes of LEED
Question 97:
What tool provides cost-effective streamlined certification processes for multiple building certifications?
A ENERGY STAR Target Finder
B LEED Volume Program
C LEED Online
D ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Question 98:
What represents the key criteria for green buildings, interiors and neighborhoods?
A LEED Interpretations
B Project goals

29. C LEED Prerequisites
D Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs)
Question 99:
What is the root cause of global climate change?
A The use of halons
B Topsoil loss
C Ozone depletion
D Greenhouse gases
Question 100:
Life cycle costing of a green roof would include what factors?
A Irrigation costs
B Quantity of stormwater diverted
C Yearly inspection fees for the roof
D Greenhouse gas emission reductions due to the better insulated roof