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Question #51

For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, what is the minimum amount of time that the metering system should store data?

A . 6 months
B . 12 months
C . 24 months
D . 36 months

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Question #52

Which energy efficient lamp type is free from mercury?

A . Compact Fluorescent
B . High Pressure Sodium
C . Light Emitting Diode
D . T-8 Fluorescent

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Question #53

Which of the following will contribute to reducing the heat island effect?

A . Artificial turf grass
B . Intensive vegetated roof
C . Steep sloped roof with initial SRI of 35
D . Low sloped roof with initial Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 64

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Question #54

In the calculations for Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction, food gardens

A . must be calculated using at least 20% from an alternative water source
B . must be calculated using 100% potable water
C . may be included or excluded from the calculations
D . may be calculated using a standard 20% reduction from baseline

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Question #55

The WaterSense label or local equivalent requirement in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction ensures that eligible newly installed plumbing fixtures will

A . be advertised as LEED compliant
B . be both water efficient and high performing
C . comply with mandatory federal government regulations
D . comply with all international plumbing system requirements

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Question #56

Which of the following products are eligible for a WaterSense label?

A . Tankless toilets
B . Waterless urinals
C . Public lavatory faucets
D . Private lavatory faucets

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Question #57

For schools intended for grades eight and below (or ages 14 and below), which of the following scenarios would demonstrate compliance with Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit, Schools, Option 2. Pedestrian Access?

A . 30% of the students live no more than a 3/4 mi. (1.20 km) walking distance from a functional entry of a school building
B . 50% of the students live no more than a 3/4 mi. (1.20 km) walking distance from a functional entry of a school building
C . 30% of the students live no more than a 1 1/2 mi. (2.40 km) walking distance from a functional entry of a school building
D . 50% of the students live no more than a 1 1/2 mi. (2.40 km) walking distance from a functional entry of a school building

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Question #58

The owner has stated a desire to provide a variety of non-automobile commuting options for the future occupants.

What credits should the LEED AP suggest to meet this goal?

A . Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction and Location and Transportation Credit, Bicycle Facilities
B . Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit and Location and Transportation Credit, Sensitive Land Protection
C . Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses and Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space
D . Location and Transportation Credit, Reduced Parking Footprint and Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit

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Question #59

Which of the following strategies is allowed under Energy Atmosphere Credit, Renewable Energy Production, and will help a project achieve Energy Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance?

A . Install an on-site photovoltaic array
B . Purchase Green-e certified carbon offsets
C . Purchase Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
D . Install a ground-source heat pump

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Question #60

A LEED AP submitted a Preliminary Design and Construction review and has received a review comment and technical advice on Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning.

Which of the following actions should the LEED AP do if the project continues to pursue LEED certification?

A . Revise the documentation and resubmit the form
B . Abandon meeting this prerequisite
C . Submit an appeal to Green Business Certification Inc.
D . Ask the General Contractor to be more aggressive with recycling goals

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Correct Answer: A
A

Explanation:

Revise the documentation and resubmit the form If a project receives a review comment and technical advice on a prerequisite, it means that the documentation submitted was incomplete, inaccurate, or unclear, and that the project team needs to address the issues raised by the reviewer and provide additional information or clarification. The project team should revise the documentation and resubmit the form as part of the final review to demonstrate compliance with the prerequisite requirements. Abandoning meeting this prerequisite is not an option, as prerequisites are mandatory for LEED certification. Submitting an appeal to Green Business Certification Inc. is only applicable if the project team disagrees with the reviewer’s decision or interpretation, and has additional evidence or arguments to support their claim. Asking the General Contractor to be more aggressive with recycling goals is not relevant to this prerequisite, as it does not address the documentation issue.

Reference: As per the LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) V4 resources, the Materials and Resources Prerequisite for Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning requires the project team to develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan that identifies at least five materials targeted for diversion from disposal in landfills and incinerators. The project team must also estimate a diversion rate for each material and describe how they will achieve it. The project team must submit this plan as part of the preliminary design review, along with a letter from the owner or project manager confirming that they will implement it during construction. If the reviewer finds any issues with the plan or the letter, they will provide a review comment and technical advice on how to improve it. The project team must then revise the documentation and resubmit it as part of the final design review, along with a narrative describing how they addressed the reviewer’s feedback. For more detailed information, you can refer to the web-based reference guide in the credit library at USGBC’s official website.