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Question #1

Which of the following buildings meets the Minimum Program Requirements for LEED certification?

A . A 1,500 ft2 (139 m2) Tourism Center located on a previously undeveloped one-acre site
B . A 20,000 ft2 (1 859 m2) Transit Parking Garage located on a previously developed five-acre site
C . A 2,500 ft2 (232 m2) mobile Health Clinic located on a previously constructed above-water dock
D . A 5,000 ft2 (465 m2) Science Education center on an above-water pier that is being built specifically for the Education center

Question #2

Which of the following would be most useful to a school project that is attempting to pursue Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction?

A . A standard garbage disposal
B . Electronic submeter at the domestic water supply pipe to the building
C . An open-loop HVAC system that discharges potable cooling water to a nearby lake
D . Commercial dishwasher that is ENERGY STAR® labeled or performance equivalent

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Question #3

A project has total waste of 20 tons (18.1 tonnes) that includes the following:

・ 8 tons (7.3 tonnes) of recycled demolition steel and concrete

・ 2 tons (1.8 tonnes) of trees cleared from the site

. 3 tons (2.7 tonnes) of commingled scrap with 40% diverted

. 6 tons (5.4 tonnes) of used furniture donated to a non-profit organization

・ 1 ton (0.9 tonnes) of removed carpet and ceiling tiles sent back to the manufacturer

What is the percentage of diverted waste for Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management?

A . 60%
B . 75%
C . 90%
D . 100%

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Question #4

A LEED Building Design and Construction project includes an outdoor stage for theatrical performances. In pursuit of Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction the engineer has specified an LED fixture to illuminate actors on the stage while limiting light pollution.

Which of the following suggestions should the LEED AP give to the project owner?

A . Modify the design to enclose the performance areas
B . Calculate the return on investment over the 20-year life of the project
C . Compare the energy consumption against an alternative
D . Inform the owner that the LED fixture is exempt from Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction

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Question #5

During the early stages of a LEED for Schools project, the team was able to reduce the number of lighting fixtures in classrooms by 25% because the project team selected paint color whose light reflectance value was 75% instead of the initially proposed 64% value.

This strategy is an example of applying which of the following credits to the project?

A . Innovation Credit, Innovation
B . Integrative Process Credit
C . Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1. Lighting Control
D . Materials and Resources Credit, Interiors Life-Cycle Impact Reduction

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Question #6

The project team wants to modify the design of an office building copy room to minimize the risk of airborne contamination to the surrounding space. The design includes a separate exhaust, but due to design constraints the partition walls of the room cannot run deck-to-deck.

What can the team do to achieve Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies?

A . Use MERV 8 (F5), or higher, filters
B . Provide a hard-lid ceiling
C . Create positive pressure in the room
D . Provide a large opening to dilute air contaminates

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Question #7

A project attempting to meet the preferred parking requirements for Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles may provide what incentive to meet the requirements and highlight the project sustainable vehicle strategy?

A . Three years of free parking for green vehicles
B . Preferred parking decals for 5% of occupants utilizing carpool vehicles
C . A permanent discounted parking rate of at least 20% for all green vehicles
D . An annual maintenance voucher for at least 5% of occupants driving green vehicles

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Correct Answer: C
C

Explanation:

The Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles aims to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by promoting the use of low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and alternative-fuel

vehicles1. One of the requirements for this credit is to provide preferred parking for green vehicles for 5% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the project1. Preferred parking is defined as parking that is clearly marked and located in the most convenient spaces available to the driver or nearest to the main entrance of the project2. In addition to providing preferred parking, the project may also offer one or more incentives to encourage the use of green vehicles, such as a discounted parking rate, free parking passes, or rebates for parking fees3. The question asks what incentive may be provided to meet the requirements and highlight the project sustainable vehicle strategy. The correct answer is C. A permanent discounted parking rate of at least 20% for all green vehicles, because this incentive meets the minimum threshold of 20% discount suggested by the LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction3, and it also demonstrates the project’s commitment to supporting green vehicles in the long term. The other options are either not sufficient or not relevant for this credit.

Option A. Three years of free parking for green vehicles is not sufficient because it is not permanent and may not be attractive enough for drivers to switch to green vehicles.

Option B. Preferred parking decals for 5% of occupants utilizing carpool vehicles is not relevant because it does not address green vehicles, but rather carpool vehicles, which are covered by a different credit (Location and Transportation Credit, Reduced Parking Footprint)4.

Option D. An annual maintenance voucher for at least 5% of occupants driving green vehicles is not sufficient because it is not directly related to parking and may not be a significant incentive for drivers.

Reference: Green Vehicles

Green Vehicles – Canada Green Building Council

[LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4], page 544 Reduced Parking Footprint

Question #8

Which one of the following represents quality transit service as defined in Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit?

A . A bus stop served by two bus lines Monday through Friday, located 1/8 mi. (0.20 km) from the project building
B . A rail station served by one train line Monday through Sunday, located 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) from the project building
C . A rail station served by two train lines Monday through Sunday, located 1 mi. (1.60 km) from the project building
D . A private shuttle bus stop providing hourly service Monday through Friday to a rail station two hours away, located across the street from the project building

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Correct Answer: B
B

Explanation:

The Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit requires projects to locate within walking distance of existing or planned transit stops that provide access to quality transit service1. Quality transit service is defined as transit service that meets the minimum weekday and weekend headways (time between vehicles) and hours of operation listed in Table 1 of the credit requirements2. According to Table 1, the minimum weekday headway for bus service is 15 minutes, and the minimum weekday headway for rail service is 10 minutes. The minimum weekend headway for both bus and rail service is 30 minutes. The minimum hours of operation for both bus and rail service are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends2. In addition, the credit requires projects to locate within a 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) walking distance of bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops or within a 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) walking distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations, or ferry terminals1.

Option A does not represent quality transit service because it only has two bus lines that may not meet the minimum headway and hours of operation requirements. Option C does not represent quality transit service because it is beyond the maximum walking distance of 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) for rail stations. Option D does not represent quality transit service because it is a private shuttle bus that does not qualify as a public transportation service, and it provides hourly service that does not meet the minimum headway requirements. Option B represents quality transit service because it has a rail station that is within the maximum walking distance of 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) from the project building, and it has one train line that operates Monday through Sunday, which implies that it meets the minimum headway and hours of operation requirements.

Reference: Access to Quality Transit

Access to Quality Transit – Canada Green Building Council

Question #9

Increasing which of the following variables will require an increase in the outdoor airflow rate under Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?

A . Supply air velocity
B . Number of occupants
C . System ventilation efficiency
D . Supply air temperature set point

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Question #10

Which of the following innovation proposals is most likely to be successful to achieve an Innovation Credit?

A . Providing an educational program on the environmental and human health benefits of green building practices
B . Including locked, indoor bicycle storage for 100% of project occupants
C . Being located next to a 20 mi. (32 km) award-winning bicycle trail
D . Distributing leaflets to project occupants about available public transit services nearby

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