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LEED-Green-Associate Practice Exam Questions with Answers LEED Green Associate Exam Certification

Question # 6

ASHRAE standards are applicable to which of the following LEED categories?

A.

Sustainable Sites and Energy and Atmosphere

B.

Materials and Resources and Sustainable Sites

C.

Water Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality

D.

Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality

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Question # 7

Sustainable forestry is the practice of maintaining forest resources to meet the long-term forest product needs of humans while maintaining the

A.

cost of the forest products

B.

quality Of salvaged wood products

C.

harvesting of the rapidly grown forest

D.

biodiversity of the forest and landscape

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Question # 8

Which of the following is a strategy for reducing indoor water use?

A.

Install submeters

B.

use graywater for hand washing

C.

Reuse Salvaged plumbing fixtures

D.

Install a time-sensitive drip irrigation system

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Question # 9

Which of the following negative impacts on the environment are a result of waste being transported/diverted to landfills?

A.

Increased pre-consumer recycled content

B.

Decreased post-consumer recycled content

C.

Waste is incinerated and used to generate energy

D.

Solid waste produces methane and potent greenhouse gas

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Question # 10

When should the Commissioning Authority (CxA) be brought onto the project team?

A.

At the end of Design Development (DD)

B.

Early in the Schematic Design (SD) phase

C.

Once Construction Administration (CA) begins

D.

Early in the Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)

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Question # 11

During the pre-design phase of a three-story office building, the project team determines that the anticipated energy use of the proposed building will exceed the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). What strategy should the project team consider in order to lower the building's energy use?

A.

Increase the square footage of the building

B.

Maximize daylighting opportunities with properly sized and oriented windows

C.

Use valid survey protocols to assess occupants' satisfaction with the indoor environment

D.

Monitor and verity performance to ensure that building systems are functioning as designed

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Question # 12

Which of the following strategies can be used for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?

A.

Monitor outdoor airflow

B.

Calibrate sensors

C.

Maintain clean interior spaces

D.

Use integrated pest management

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Question # 13

Which of the following tools should be used to identify indoor environmental issues and prepare a corrective action plan to make necessary changes?

A.

Thermal sensors

B.

Occupant surveys

C.

Life-cycle assessments

D.

Mixed-mode design calculations

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Question # 14

Which action promotes pedestrian access to a project site?

A.

Placing a low speed limit in the parking lot around the building

B.

Providing shuttle access between the project site and a local transit center

C.

Designating parking spaces closest to the building for exclusive use by carpooling vehicles

D.

Utilizing an existing community nature path connecting the building to surrounding buildings

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Question # 15

Which of the following is an appropriate usage of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) terminology for a LEED project?

A.

LEED certified building

B.

LEED's certified building

C.

LEED Accredited Building

D.

LEED Registered, Gold Building

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Question # 16

Which of the following strategies meets energy demand with renewable energy?

A.

Installing a solar hot water heater

B.

Incinerating waste to heat a home

C.

Implementing a composting program in an office break room

D.

Purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)from a clean coal plant

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Question # 17

Open grid pavement tends to reduce

A.

native habitat

B.

heat island effects

C.

rainwater infiltration

D.

parking space requirements

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Question # 18

Building and material reuse contribute to the sustainability goals of a project by

A.

reducing the use Of raw materials

B.

saving time during the material selection phase

C.

lowering the overall construction budget ot the project

D.

utilizing waste-to-energy as an alternative to fossil fuel extraction

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Question # 19

Which of the following is an effective way to identify occupant comfort issues in a space based on LEED best practices?

A.

Install energy meters in the building

B.

Discuss potential issues with building owner

C.

Conduct an occupant comfort survey with all building occupants

D.

Wait for occupants to alert facilities management team of issues

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Question # 20

The LEED Pilot credit library plays an important role in the continuous evolution of LEED by

A.

developing new credits for U.S. projects only

B.

achieving the next threshold for exemplary performance

C.

limiting the number of times that a credit category appears in the rating system

D.

providing U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with feedback on achievability of proposed credits

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Question # 21

Which methodology is used to evaluate and study the economic performance of a building or system over its entire life?

A.

Energy costing

B.

Triple bottom line

C.

Materials assessment

D.

Life cycle assessment

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Question # 22

An owner is looking to update the interior materials of the office while promoting a healthier indoor work environment using LEED strategies. During the materials specification, which of the following strategies can the owner take in order to achieve this goal?

A.

Specify salvaged materials

B.

Specify low-cost materials

C.

Specify low-emitting materials

D.

Specify high solar reflectance materials

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Question # 23

The water use reduction for a project is determined by finding the difference between the baseline conditions and the

A.

local water usage rate

B.

project occupancy type

C.

calculated installed case

D.

permitted maximum water usage

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Question # 24

EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is used for measuring

A.

embodied energy

B.

only ongoing water performance

C.

only ongoing energy performance

D.

ongoing energy and water performance

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Question # 25

Which of the following concepts uses drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants to promote water conservation?

A.

Bioswales

B.

Xeriscaplng

C.

Monoculture

D.

Weather-based irrigation

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Question # 26

The Interior space of a six-story commercial building is being completely renovated. Which of the following actions should the design team conduct first in order to incorporate green building strategies?

A.

Set project goals

B.

Identify improvement opportunities

C.

Benchmark performance of existing building

D.

Measure performance and undergo third party verification

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Question # 27

Which is an example of regenerative design?

A.

Passive house energy building

B.

A building with a recycling program

C.

A project that uses sustainable materials

D.

A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid

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Question # 28

An office without transit access can substantially reduce its transportation impact if

A.

ample parking spaces are provided

B.

the office is located at a major intersection

C.

workers are able to walk from the office to basic services

D.

green power is purchased to offset projected automobile travel

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Question # 29

What is the scope of the LEED impact category component Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts?

A.

Building occupants during use and demolition phase of the building cycle, within the project boundary

B.

Occupants and construction crew during construction or renovation phase of the building cycle, within the project boundary

C.

Design and construction crew during the construction phase, within the project boundary and excluding its immediate surroundings

D.

Building occupants and design and construction crew during the construction phase and use phase ol the building cycle, within the project boundary and its immediate surroundings

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Question # 30

Tracking of the total building's baseline energy consumption is an example of

A.

green metering

B.

site evaluation data

C.

energy savings records

D.

building-level energy metering

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Question # 31

Which of the following strategies is considered an approach to land management that mimics natural systems and manages rainwater as close to the source as possible?

A.

Xeriscaping

B.

Passive Design

C.

Evapotranspiration

D.

Low-Impact Development

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Question # 32

Select the type of approach that promotes the conservation of Materials and Resources by linking elements in order to form relationships with their function

A.

Open Flow

B.

Closed Flow

C.

Open Systems

D.

Closed Systems

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Question # 33

Which permanently installed building products are addressed in the Materials and Resources Credit category calculation?

A.

Framing

B.

Elevators

C.

Process equipment

D.

Formwork for concrete

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Question # 34

Which of the following is a strategy that a design team should consider In order to decrease the Impact of a new construction project?

A.

Maximize views of the existing wetland

B.

Select native plants to provide habitat for local fauna

C.

Locate the project in an existing office park with ample parking

D.

Increase the project's footprint to maximize roof space for a solar array

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Question # 35

When instituting a construction waste management plan, which of the following should be tracked?

A.

Number Of dumpsters used

B.

Volume/weight of materials diverted

C.

Amount of site soils reused on the site

D.

Amount of post-consumer recycled content

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Question # 36

At which stage should the coordination of building and site systems be addressed to maximize the impact of integrative process?

A.

Predesign

B.

Detailed Design

C.

Post Occupancy

D.

Schematic Design

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Question # 37

What is the current standard LEED uses to determine the baseline for indoor water savings?

A.

Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992. 2005

B.

ANSI 17024

C.

The local standard in which the project is located

D.

The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013

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Question # 38

Which of the following Is a measure of energy use intensity?

A.

Daylighting and views

B.

Energy consumed per unit of floor space

C.

Systems with ENERGY STAR" requirements

D.

The amount of electricity a wind turbine can produce

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Question # 39

A site that has been graded is commonly defined as

A.

a greenfield

B.

a brownfield

C.

previously developed

D.

previously undeveloped

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Question # 40

Which strategy is an example of permanent entryway systems used to reduce dust, dirt and contaminants brought into a facility?

A.

Providing sensors at all entrances

B.

Conducting a thermal comfort survey

C.

Installing outdoor air monitoring equipment

D.

Placing grilles, grates or mats at all major entrances

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Question # 41

Teams organize and work as part of an integrative process by working

A.

With team members in a linear pattern

B.

in smaller groups with nonrepetitive processes

C.

in small groups and as a Whole With iterative processes

D.

with team members having individual commitments and tasks

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Question # 42

LEED stands for

A.

Leadership in Eco and Energy Design

B.

Leadership in Efficiency and Energy Design

C.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

D.

Leadership in Environmental and Efficiency Design

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Question # 43

During which stage of a project is implementation of the Integrative Process most effective in improving performance?

A.

Operation

B.

Early de sign

C.

Construction

D.

Construction document

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Question # 44

Which describes the difference between graywater and blackwater?

A.

Graywater includes storm water and potable water, whereas blackwater Includes stormwater and Irrigation

B.

Graywater may be used for irrigation or drinking, but blackwater should only be used as a source of process water

C.

Graywater includes wastewater from lavatory faucets, whereas blackwater includes waste water from toilets and urinals

D.

Graywater is approved for human consumption and may be supplied from wells or municipal water systems, whereas blackwater is comprised of wastewater from toilets and urinals

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Question # 45

Which of the following benefits could result from achieving LEED certification for a building?

A.

Preferred public parking

B.

Increased waste to landfills

C.

Qualification for tax rebates

D.

Dedicated public transportation infrastructure

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Question # 46

Which of the following credit categories does not have a prerequisite?

A.

Water Efficiency

B.

Materials and Resources

C.

Location and Transportation

D.

Indoor Environmental Quality

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Question # 47

Which of the following is a prerequisite in LEED v4 Water Efficiency category?

A.

Rainwater Management

B.

Cooling Tower Water Use

C.

Building-Level Water Metering

D.

Building-Level Energy Metering

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Question # 48

What do the credits in the Materials and Resources category focus on?

A.

Reducing the quantity of materials used on a project

B.

Selecting materials that are more energy efficient than traditional building materials

C.

Minimizing the embodied impacts associated With the entire life-cycle of building materials

D.

Helping project teams select materials that have the most environmental benefits at the least cost

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Question # 49

What is the percentage rule when making a decision on the rating system that is most appropriate to use for a project?

A.

30/70 rule

B.

40/60 rule

C.

50/50 rule

D.

60/40 rule

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Question # 50

A building owner is considering developing an undeveloped urban site. What characteristic of the location is most relevant to LEED?

A.

Access to quality transit

B.

Proximity to renewable energy array

C.

Proximity of the site to a landfill

D.

Location of a local U.S. Green Building council (USGBC) office

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Question # 51

What is considered as the receptacle load?

A.

The electrical current drawn by regulated and non-regulated receptacles

B.

The electrical current drawn by the individual receptacle connected to a standby battery

C.

The electrical current Which is non-regulated and has major impact on the load 0t the overall network

D.

The electrical current drawn by all equipment that is connected to the electrical system via a wall outlet

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Question # 52

Which of the following methods provides maximum water efficiency for a building irrigation system?

A.

Drip irrigation system

B.

Flow irrigation system

C.

Overhead spray sprinklers

D.

Revolving circular sprinklers

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Question # 53

During which stage of the conventional building process are each disciplined practitioner on project teams involved?

A.

Discovery phase

B.

post occupancy phase

C.

End of project discovery phase

D.

As required during design process

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Question # 54

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

A.

LEED AP

B.

Leasing Agent

C.

Facilities Manager

D.

Commissioning (Cx) Agent

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Question # 55

Installing permanent water submeters that measure the total potable water use for a building and associated grounds has which of the following benefits?

A.

Informs the selection of locally adapted plants

B.

Allows facility staff to track water consumption and identify leaks

C.

Increases on-site water retention and infiltration of rainfall into the ground

D.

Reduces the amount of water needed to support industrial and process systems

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Question # 56

In order to earn LEED certification, a project must

A.

employ a LEED AP on its project team

B.

conduct a whole-building life-cycle assessment

C.

earn a minimum 0t 50 points or meet a prerequisite

D.

satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points

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Question # 57

A project team has three principal participants with LEED AP credentials. One is an energy modeler, one is a civil engineer and the third one is a general contractor. Under which category can their credentials contribute a point?

A.

Innovation

B.

Commissioning (Cx)

C.

Sustainable Sites

D.

Energy and Atmosphere

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Question # 58

The intent of the location valuation factor is to incentivize the purchase of products that

A.

reduce transportation emissions

B.

support the local economy and workers

C.

emit no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

D.

comply With responsible extraction regulations

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Question # 59

Which of the following is the most important phase of the integrative process?

A.

Design Phase

B.

Operation Phase

C.

Discovery Phase

D.

Construction Phase

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Question # 60

Which of the following project characteristics demonstrate smart growth principles?

A.

The project is built on a former chemical landfill site

B.

The project consists of a sprawling new housing complex 5 mi. (8 km) from the nearest city

C.

The project consists of two adult care facilities, three senior center facilities and one nursing home

D.

The project protects open space and farmland by building housing and offering transportation choices near jobs, shops and schools

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Question # 61

A building owner has set a goal of reducing water use by 20% for the upcoming year. Which of the following strategies will aid in reducing indoor water demand to achieve the water reduction goal set by the owner?

A.

Installing dual-flush toilets

B.

Collecting rainwater in cisterns

C.

Installing building-level water meters

D.

Using potable water for flush functions

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Question # 62

The LEED reviewer advised a project team that an inappropriate rating system was chosen for a newly constructed school in operation for one year and undergoing minor improvements. What should the project team have done differently to avoid this error?

A.

Allow the LEED Project Administrator sole responsibility to review the appropriate rating system for the project

B.

Select LEED for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, as this project is classified as a school

C.

Select LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Rating System, as the Operational and Maintenance phase has begun

D.

Review the appropriate rating system and determine the best adaptation to use with consultation from U.S. Green Building Council

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Question # 63

Which of the following power sources are considered green power?

A.

Natural gas

B.

Biomass

C.

Nu clear

D.

Clean coal

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Question # 64

Which of the following is a tradable commodity representing proof that a unit of electricity was generated from a renewable source?

A.

Tradable Energy Credit (TEC)

B.

Renewable Wind Certificate

C.

Renewable Energy Certificate

D.

Certificate for Innovative Renewables

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Question # 65

What is the process that is performed on existing buildings to identify and recognize system improvements that make the building more suitable for current use?

A.

Energy modeling

B.

Retrocommissioning

C.

Life-cycle assessment

D.

Fundamental Commissioning (Cx)

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Question # 66

Which of the following sites is most appropriate to encourage a walkable street design?

A.

A neighborhood that includes a diversity of use

B.

An area with a decreased building-height-to-street-width ratio

C.

A development that uses many culs-de-sac in the street design

D.

A project in an area designed with streets to facilitate increased speed limits

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Question # 67

Which of the following interior items contributes to a comfortable acoustic environment?

A.

Soft surfaces

B.

Wood cabinets

C.

Hollow metal doors

D.

Glass cubicle partitions

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Question # 68

Materials that would otherwise be discarded but are incorporated into a new building are considered to be

A.

reused materials

B.

local materials

C.

recycled materials

D.

renewable materials

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Question # 69

An integrative process involves stakeholders identifying overlapping relationships, services and redundancies among systems. What does this result in?

A.

Reduced performance and reduced costs

B.

Increased performance and reduced costs

C.

Reduced performance and increased costs

D.

Increased performance and increased costs

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Question # 70

What standard ensures adequate ventilation is supplied to building occupants?

A.

ASHRAE 55

B.

ASHRAE 62.1

C.

ASHRAE 90.1

D.

ASHRAE 189.1

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Question # 71

Which of the following does a facility operator need in order to optimize water consumption?

A.

Submetering systems

B.

Schedules of the occupants

C.

Operating times of the building

D.

Fixture cutsheets of waterless urinals

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Question # 72

Use of which of the following can help reduce the heat gain and peak air temperatures?

A.

A drip irrigation system

B.

Pervious paving materials

C.

Low albedo paving materials

D.

High reflectance roofing materials

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Question # 73

The result of proper design and operation of buildings and neighborhoods is an increase in energy

A.

supply

B.

demand

C.

efficiency

D.

consumption

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Question # 74

A new tenant in an existing office building is pursuing LEED certification. The tenant would like to encourage alternative transportation methods. Which of the following items can be used to satisfy this request and achieve LEED Location and Transportation Credit?

A.

Provide underground parking

B.

Designate preferred parking for motorcycles

C.

Develop on a brownfield site after remediation

D.

Develop an alternative commuting incentive program

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Question # 75

What is a reason to clearly identify the project boundary?

A.

To define the limits of site disturbance

B.

To define the building envelope

C.

To give priority for certification to projects with a smaller footprint

D.

To determine the total area of the project classified as a brownfield

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Question # 76

What is the minimum gross floor area required for a Building Design and Construction (BD+C) project to be eligible for certification?

A.

250 ft2 (23 m2)

B.

500 ft2 (46 m2)

C.

750 ft2 (70 m2)

D.

1000 tt2 (93 m2)

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Question # 77

What do team members enhance by collaboration during the integrative process?

A.

Project duration

B.

Life-cycle costs

C.

Construction costs

D.

Efficiency and effectiveness of systems

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Question # 78

Which of the following terms is used when describing a site which may be complicated by the presence of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants?

A.

Greenfield

B.

Brownfield

C.

Infill development

D.

Previously disturbed

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Question # 79

In which of the following common building applications are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) found?

A.

Fire hydrants

B.

Roof-top vents

C.

Insulation agents

D.

Centrifugal chillers

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Question # 80

In a large site that has a short, intense rainy season and a long, dry season, what component of a collected rainwater irrigation system is most likely to make it cost prohibitive over a conventional system?

A.

Irrigation piping systems

B.

Irrigation control systems

C.

Rainwater storage cisterns

D.

Landscaping plant selection

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Question # 81

Installing which of the following will increase the quantity of the rainwater that is discharged from a site?

A.

Vegetated roof

B.

Porous pavers for parking lots

C.

Concrete sidewalks and parking areas

D.

Bioswales and ram gardens with native plants

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