Question 1

GBCI administers all LEED project certification through third-party certification bodies accredited by:
A)LEED Technical Advisory Group
B)Environmental Protection Agency
C)U.S. Green Building Council
D)American National Standards Institute

Accepted Answer

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a third party certification body that work in conjunction with GBCI for administering all LEED project certifications. ANSI helps to assure the safety and health of consumers and the protection of the environment.

Question 2

How many green building categories are available in each LEED Rating System?
A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8

Accepted Answer

Seven green building categories are available in each LEED Rating System. They are as follows: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design and Regional Priority.

Question 3

The three highest categories of relative importance of impacts based on priorities in the 2009 versions of LEED rating system are as follows:
A)climate change, resource depletion and indoor environmental quality
B)climate change, human health criteria and water intake
C)human health criteria, indoor environmental quality and resource depletion
D)human health criteria, climate change and water intake

Accepted Answer

Climate change, resource depletion and indoor environmental quality are the three highest categories of relative importance of impacts based on priorities. Overall, the credit weights emphasize energy efficiency, renewable energy, reduced transportation demand and particularly greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 4

The goal of the Wingspread Principals call for urgent and effective action to reduce ___ by 60% to 80% below 1990 levels by midcentury.
A)greenhouse gas emissions
B)energy consumption
C)water consumption
D)transportation demand

Accepted Answer

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% to 80% below 1990 levels by midcentury is the goals of the Wingspread Principals. The principal is a set of propositions signed by individuals and organizations declaring their commitment to addressing the issue of climate change. These principals are based on recognition that global climate change is a critical challenge that requires change in our economy, policies, and behaviors.

Question 5

Some green buildings have greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than others because of:
A)specific strategies used to achieve LEED certification
B)the varied level of LEED certification
C)the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines varies by location
D)the varied energy efficiency strategies

Accepted Answer

Some green buildings have greater reduction than others because of the specific strategies used to achieve LEED certification. LEED-rated buildings typically have lower greenhouse gas emissions than comparable conventionally built structures.

Question 6

The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with its construction and operation for a LEED-certified project was measured to determine the building's:
A)embodied emissions of energy
B)embodied emission of materials
C)carbon footprint
D)carbon overlay

Accepted Answer

A building's carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with its construction and operation. The carbon footprint for constructing and operating a typical 135,000 square foot office building measures an annual total of 4,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Question 7

The building's carbon footprint is determined by all of the following factors except:
A)building systems
B)transportation
C)climate change
D)water

Accepted Answer

Climate change is NOT one of the factors to determine the building's carbon footprint. The carbon footprint which measures the total carbon emissions in a building is a cause of climate change.

Question 8

To achieve LEED Platinum certification requires satisfying:
A)achieving all the Innovation in Design and Regional Priority credits
B)all points available in the applicable rating system
C)all prerequisites and earning a minimum number of points in the applicable rating system
D)minimum number of points in the applicable rating system

Accepted Answer

To achieve LEED Platinum certification requires satisfying all prerequisites and earning a minimum number of points in the applicable rating system. 80 is the minimum number of points required for Platinum level certification.

Question 9

Project team members are allowed to submit supporting LEED Documentation for a project during the following construction phase(s):
A)predesign
B)design
C)construction
D)design and construction

Accepted Answer

Project team members are allowed to submit LEED Documentation for a project during the design and construction phase. In both phases, documentations should be assembled and upon USGBC's review will be provided a response with "anticipated", "denied" or "achieved".

Question 10

How many USGBC reviews are included in the registration fee?
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3

Accepted Answer

2 reviews are included in the registration fee. One is the preliminary review and the other is the final review. The third possible appeal review which is another chance to submit new documentation requires an additional fee.

Question 11

Which two LEED rating systems follow slightly different processes ,reflecting differences in planning and development?
A)LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development
B)LEED for Homes and LEED for Hospitals
C)LEED for Neighborhood Development and LEED for Retail
D)LEED for Neighborhood Development and LEED for Core & Shell

Accepted Answer

LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development have slightly different processes than the others. LEED for Homes involves a multistep review and LEED for Neighborhood Development can take up to years or even decades to review.

Question 12

Early planning, design, build, verification and certification and reflection on achievement are five steps for which LEED rating system?
A)LEED for Homes
B)LEED for Neighborhood Development
C)LEED for Retail
D)LEED for Core & Shell

Accepted Answer

LEED for Homes has five multistep reviews based on the phases in design and construction of new homes. Participation by project team members include a LEED for Homes provider, the homebuilder, a green rater, and a home energy rater.

Question 13

How many review stages does the LEED for Neighborhood Development offer?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Accepted Answer

There are three stages for review in LEED for Neighborhood Development. Stage 1 is to review prior to completion of the entitlement process, Stage 2 is certification of an approved development plan and lastly, Stage 3 is review of a completed neighborhood development.

Quiz 4: Leed

GBCI administers all LEED project certification through third-party certification bodies accredited by:

How many green building categories are available in each LEED Rating System?

The three highest categories of relative importance of impacts based on priorities in the 2009 versions of LEED rating system are as follows:

The goal of the Wingspread Principals call for urgent and effective action to reduce ___ by 60% to 80% below 1990 levels by midcentury.

Some green buildings have greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than others because of:

The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with its construction and operation for a LEED-certified project was measured to determine the building's:

The building's carbon footprint is determined by all of the following factors except:

To achieve LEED Platinum certification requires satisfying:

Project team members are allowed to submit supporting LEED Documentation for a project during the following construction phase(s) :

How many USGBC reviews are included in the registration fee?

Which two LEED rating systems follow slightly different processes ,reflecting differences in planning and development?

Early planning, design, build, verification and certification and reflection on achievement are five steps for which LEED rating system?

How many review stages does the LEED for Neighborhood Development offer?