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Green Building - Chapter 2 - About LEED
Green Building - Chapter 2 - About LEED
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1
Do pre-requisites earn any points for a project team?
No
Yes
2
What is the pre-requisite for the sustainable sites category?
Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Minimum Energy Performance
Outdoor Water Use Reduction
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
3
What does BD+C stand for?
Better Designs for Conservation
Building Design and Construction
Building Developments and Centers
Building Design and Collaboration
4
Which of the following are NOT LEED BD+C rating systems?
Data Centers
Core and Shell
Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Recreational Facilities
5
What does ND stand for?
Neighborhood Design
Neighborhood Development
New Development
Not Dis-One
6
What is the point value needed to earn Gold certification?
60-79 pts
80+ pts
50-59 pts
40-49 pts
7
Can you lose your LEED certification if a newer version comes out after your certification?
No
Yes
8
Which of the following is NOT a pre-requisite in the materials and resource category?
Storage and Collection of Resources
Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning
Fundamental Refrigerant Management
9
Under what category can project teams attempt pilot credits?
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atomosphere
Innovation
Regional Priorities
10
Why was LEED created?
Establish a common standard of measurement
Stimulate green competition
All of these are correct
Transform the building market
11
Are the credits for all of the LEED rating systems the same?
Yes
No
12
What does ID+C stand for?
I Don't Care
Industrial Design and Conservation
Innovative Design and Contruction
Interior Design and Construction
13
Which of the following are economic benefits of green building?
Cheaper building materials, Higher electric bills
Cheaper materials, Increased Building Value
Increased Building Value, Owner can charge higher rent
Owner can charge higher rent, Higher electric bills
14
A project team does not need to earn all of the credits to achieve certification.
False
True
15
Is it possible for a credit to have two different thresholds in two different rating systems?
Yes
No
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ID+C can be used for all of the following EXCEPT ___.
Hospitality
Retail
Commercial
Bus Stops
17
What 3 things does USGBC provide in order to achieve their mission?
Advocacy, Advertisement, Education
Advocacy, Differentiation, Resources
Advocacy, Resources, Education
Differentiation, Advertisement, Education
18
A project team can earn a maximum of 4 innovation points.
True
False
19
Which of the following is NOT a level of certification?
Silver
Platinum
Gold
Bronze
20
When was the USGBC founded?
1996
1992
2006
2002
21
A project team may choose the prerequisites it wants to meet in order to achieve certification.
False
True
22
What are two non-economic benefits of green building?
Reducing water bills, increased HVAC costs
Reducing water bills, higher productivity
Reducing solid waste, higher productivity
Reducing solid waste, reducing water bills
23
What does O+M stand for?
Occupancy and Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance
Occupancy and Management
Orientation and Management
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What are 3 characteristics that USGBC is trying to promote in its buildings?
Healthy, Environmentally Responsible, Max Building Footprint
Environmentally Responsible, Profitable, Healthy
Good Looking, Profitable, Healthy
Good Looking, Environmentally Responsible, Profitable
