LEED GA考试模拟试题.doc

1、How can a project earn Regional Priority credits? a) By satisfying the requirements for the Regional Materials credit b) Using only local vendors c) By addressing geographically specific environmental priorities d) By satisfying LEED credits labeled as a priority by the state the project is in Correct answer(s): cExplanation: See the Intent section under Regional Priority Credit 1 in any LEED Reference Guide Regional Priority credits are listed by zip code (not state) on the USGBC website.Category: GA: Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation2、Which of the following is NOT a responsibliity of the Commissioning Authority (CxA) as it relates to LEED? a) Develop and incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documents b) Develop the Basis of Design (BOD) c) Develop and implement a commissioning plan d) Verify the installation and performance of the systems to be commissioned e) Complete a summary commissioning report Correct answer(s): bExplanation: See EAp1, Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems Developing the BOD is always the responsibility of the Design TeamCategory: GA: Project Systems and Energy Impacts3、At a minimum, which of the following materials should a recycling program at a completed LEED Certified building provide for? (Choose 3)a) Glass b) Ink cartridges c) Compact fluorescent bulbs d) Plastics e) Corrugated cardboard Correct answer(s): a,d,eExplanation: While LEED encourages all recycling, projects are only required to provide for the recycling of glass, plastics, metals, paper and cardboard.Category: GA: Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials4、Which of the following building materials would NOT contain recycled content? a) acoustical ceiling tiles b) carpet tile c) linoleum flooring d) granite countertops e) structural steel beams f) metal studs Correct answer(s): dExplanation: Granite is stone that is mined, cut, and polished to be prepared for construction applications. All the other materials listed are manufactured and can be ordered with a percentage of recycled content.Category: GA: Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials5、What strategy is considered by the EPA to have the greatest impact on reducing the solid waste stream?a) Material recycling b) Source reduction c) Material reuse d) Material incineration e) Using recycled content materials Correct answer(s): bExplanation: The following is found on /: EPAs preferred order: source reduction first, recycling and composting second, and disposal in landfills or waste combustors last.Category: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process6、What are some environmental benefits to choosing FSC certified wood? (Choose 3)a) Protects forests from soil erosion and habitat loss b) FCS certified wood has a high recycled content c) Preserves wildlife habitat and biodiversity d) Supports the local economy e) FCS certified wood is cheaper than non-certified wood f) Minimizes the use of harmful chemicals in forests Correct answer(s): a,c,fExplanation: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifies wood that is harvested from environmentally sustainable forests.Category: GA: Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials7、For LEED purposes, what sets the guidelines for measurement and verification of a buildings systems? a) ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 b) International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) c) Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 d) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) Correct answer(s): bExplanation: See EAc 5, Measurement and Verification in any LEED Reference GuideCategory: GA: Project Systems and Energy Impacts8、What are two primary benefits of using regional materials? (Choose 2) a) Supporting the local economy b) Minimizing the impacts of transportation c) Assuring quality craftsmanship d) Reducing Cost Correct answer(s): a,bExplanation: While local materials can be lower costs and may be of very high quality, these attributes are not guaranteed due to being produced locally.Category: GA: Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials9、What is not a possible source of graywater? a) Showers b) Toilets c) Washing Machine d) Bathroom Sink e) Drinking Fountain Correct answer(s): bExplanation: The wastewater from toilets is considered blackwater, not graywater.Category: GA: Water Management10、A designer plans to perform A Whole Building Energy Simulation. What guideline should he/she use to conduct the simulation? a) Advanced Buildings Benchmark b) Advanced Energy Design Guide c) Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) d) Building Performance Rating Method per ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 e) ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004 Correct answer(s): dExplanation: See Requirements section of NC EAc1, Optimize Energy Performance, Option 1Category: GA: Project Systems and Energy Impacts11、Which of the following are NOT true statements regarding the Innovation in Design credit for having a LEED AP as part of the project team? (Choose 2)a) A project with more than one LEED AP will qualify for an exemplary performance point b) The LEED AP can be any principle participant on the project team c) The LEED AP must have experience on at least 3 LEED projects d) A copy of the LEED APs certificate must be provided as part of the submittal e) Only one point can be earned for this credit Correct answer(s): a,cExplanation: See the Requirements section of IDc2, LEED Accredited ProfessionalCategory: GA: Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation12、Increasing the amount of turf grass could have a negative effect on what? a) Water efficiency b) Heat island effect c) Recycled content d) Stormwater runoff Correct answer(s): aExplanation: Turf grass generally requires a significant amount of landscape irrigation. Increasing the amount of water used for irrigation would negatively impact the Water Efficiency category.Category: GA: Project Site Factors13、Which of the following strategies will reduce storm water runoff? (Choose 3) a) Relocating parking under the building b) Adding an additional parking lot c) Installing porous pavement d) Installing a vegetated roof e) Installing waterless urinals in the restrooms f) Using water efficient fixtures Correct answer(s): a,c,dExplanation: Relocating parking under the building reduces the amount of hardscape on the exterior of the building, which reduces storm water runoff. Using waterless urinals and water efficient fixtures does not affect storm water runoff.Category: GA: Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation14、Which of the following sets the guidelines for a measurement & verification plan (M&V) as it pertains to LEED? a) ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 b) Advanced Buildings Benchmark c) Montreal Protocol d) CBECS e) IPMVP Correct answer(s): eExplanation: See the Requirements section of EAc5, Measurement & VerificationCategory: GA: Project Systems and Energy Impacts15、How many of the 110 available points in most of the rating systems are considered “bonus” points? a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 20 Correct answer(s): bExplanation: These ten points represent the points available from the Innovation and Design and Regional Priority categories.Category: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process16、An owner has decided to install carports over a portion of a proposed buildings parking lot. The carports will have PV panels installed on top and the energy produced will be used to power the parking lot street lights. What green building area would be affected by this change? a) On Site Renewable Energy b) Daylighting c) Rapidly Renewable Materials d) Parking Capacity e) Maximize Open Space Correct answer(s): aExplanation: The PV system would be considered on site renewable energy.Category: GA: Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation17、Heat Island Effect can increase the temperature by as much as _ degrees Fahrenheit in densely populated urban areas.a) 2 b) 5 c) 10 d) 15 Correct answer(s): cExplanation: See Benefits and Issues to Consider section of NC SSc7.1, Heat Island Effect: Non-RoofCategory: GA: Project Site Factors18、Which of the following statements are true regarding LEED Accredited Professionals? (Choose 2)a) A project may earn one additional ID point for each LEED AP working on the design b) Projects with LEED Accredited Professionals will receive expedited CIR responses c) A LEED AP receives recognition by having his/her name listed on the USGBC website directory of LEED APs d) A project can earn a maximum of one point if a member of the project team is a LEED AP e) At least one member of the design team must be a LEED AP Correct answer(s): c,dExplanation: See the USGBC website for information on LEED Accredited ProfessionalsCategory: GA: Project Surroundings and Public Outreach19、Which LEED Category has the most points available in all LEED Rating Systems? a) Sustainable Sites b) Water Efficiency c) Energy and Atmosphere d) Materials and Resources e) Indoor Environmental Quality Correct answer(s): cExplanation: Energy and Atmosphere has the most points available in every LEED Rating System because energy conservation is of the utmost importance.Category: GA: Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation20、Which of the following are examples of postconsumer material? (Choose 2)a) Used aluminum cans b) Extra paper from a printing press c) Car tires from a junkyard d) Sawdust from a cabinet factory e) Waste straw from a wheat farm Correct answer(s): a,cExplanation: Postconsumer material has been used by the consumer or general public. Preconsumer (or postindustrial) material is produced by a manufacturing process.Category: GA: Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials21、Reducing water consumption has a positive synergy with what other LEED category? a) Indoor Environmental Quality b) Materials and Resources c) Site Selection d) Energy and Atmosphere Correct answer(s): dExplanation: Reducing water consumption also reduces the energy required to heat and circulate water.Category: GA: Water Management22、What factor should a project team not consider when calculating life cycle costs? a) Operating Costs b) Maintenance Costs c) Initial Costs d) Life Span e) Community Feedback Correct answer(s): eExplanation: Life Cycle Costing considers all costs associated over the life span of a building or material.Category: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process23、Which of the following is NOT true regarding Regional Priority credits? a) Regional Priority credits are listed by zip code on the USGBC website b) Regional Priority credits are not new credits, the are only bonus points for existing credits c) Regional Priority credits are also know as exemplary performance credits d) 6 Regional Priority credits are listed for each zip code e) A project can earn a maximum of 4 Regional Priority credits Correct answer(s): cExplanation: Exemplary performance credits are unrelated to Regional Priority credits. Exemplary performance credits are awarded under the Innovation in Design category.Category: GA: Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation24、A project has two credits denied, but the project team disagrees with the USGBC ruling on both credits. Which of the following statements are true about the appeals process? (Choose 3) a) All appeals must be sent by mail b) The appeal will cost $500 for each credit appealed c) Project teams may use the appeal process to add new credits following a final review, but these credits will only receive one round of review before being awarded or denied d) The appeal will cost $500 total to appeal both credits e) There is no member discount available for appeal fees Correct answer(s): b,c,eExplanation: See the GBCI website link below: /main-nav/building-certification/certification-guide/LEED-for-New-Construction/Application-review/appeal.aspxCategory: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process25、Captured stormwater could NOT be used for what purposes? (Choose 2) a) Landscape irrigation b) Sewage conveyance c) Hand washing sink d) Drinking fountain Correct answer(s): c,dExplanation: Any water that comes in contact with people is generally required to be potable water.Category: GA: Water Management26、A building design must comply with what standard in order to satisfy the requirements of the Minimum Energy Performance Prerequisite? a) ASHRAE Standard 55-1999 b) SCAQMD Rule 1113 c) ASHRAE 62.1-2004 d) ASHRAE Standard 55-2007 e) ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 Correct answer(s): eExplanation: See the Requirements section of EAp2, Minimum Energy PerformanceCategory: GA: Project Systems and Energy Impacts27、When calculating a water efficiency baseline, what factors are used to determine the full time equivalent (FTE) of a building? (Choose 2) a) Water fixture flow rates b) Number of water fixtures c) Full-time employees d) Part-time employees e) Building location Correct answer(s): c,dExplanation: FTE calculations are referenced in several LEED credits. The only information necessary to calculate FTE is the number of (regularly scheduled) occupants and the amount of time they occupy the building.Category: GA: Water Management28、Besides a local, state, or federal government agency, by what means can a site be declared contaminated? a) ASHRAE 62.1-2004 b) ISO 18205 Contamination Assessment c) USGBC d) ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Correct answer(s): dExplanation: See Requirements section of SSc3Category: GA: Project Site Factors29、What is a major benefit to locating a project within a developed area? a) Energy costs would be less b) The project can utilize existing infrastructure c) The site would have less stormwater runoff d) Increased imperviousness Correct answer(s): bExplanation: Utilizing existing infrastructure reduces the need for new infrastructure and protects undeveloped land.Category: GA: Project Site Factors30、What does Section 608 of the EPAs Clean Air Act regulate? a) Fuel Efficient Vehicles b) Carbon dioxide emissions c) Dust control d) VOC content e) Ozone depleting compounds Correct answer(s): eExplanation: Section 608 of the EPAs Clean Air Act regulates ozone depleting compounds.Category: GA: Project Systems and Energy Impacts31、Which of the following are true about submitting a CIR?a) Include your name and project details b) Project team should carefully review credit and reference guide before submitting c) CIR should be in letter format d) The USGBC provides CIRs at no charge Correct answer(s): bExplanation: See the USGBC website for CIR informationCategory: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process32、Which of the following is not a LEED accepted strategy for decreasing single rider, conventional automobile use? a) Providing only the amount of parking required by the zoning authority b) Not allowing single occupant vehicles to park in the project parking lot c) Locating the project near mass transit d) Providing bicycle storage and showers e) Providing preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles Correct answer(s): bExplanation: Answer (b) is not a LEED strategy for decreasing single rider, conventional automobile use. SSc 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4 each are all aimed at reducing conventional automobile use.Category: GA: Project Site Factors33、Which of the following groups would be considered “transient occupants”? (Choose 2) a) College Students b) Elementary School Students c) Office Workers d) Factory Workers e) Retail Customers Correct answer(s): a,eExplanation: Transient visitors are expected to only spend a short period in the building, not the whole day.Category: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process34、LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation would be the appropriate rating system for which of the following projects? (Choose 2)a) An office renovation involving the replacement of the HVAC system b) New construction of an office building core & shell c) A new factory d) A renovation of a mall not involving the HVAC system e) A new high school Correct answer(s): a,cExplanation: See LEED Rating Systems page on the USGBC website An office building core & shell would use LEED Core & Shell Rating System A new high school would use LEED for Schools Rating SystemCategory: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process35、Which of the following statements are true about submitting a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? (Choose 3) a) CIR should be submitted using LEED Online b) It is helpful submit drawings or attachments that help explain the question c) Each CIR must only be for one credit or prerequisite d) CIR should be in a letter format e) CIRs shall not contain in excess of 600 words Correct answer(s): a,c,eExplanation: See CIR Guidelines on the GBCI website /Certification/Resources/cirs.aspxCategory: GA: Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process36、Ra