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NEW QUESTION # 108
What are the Storage and Collection of Recyclables requirements for only Retail projects under the Materials and Resources Prerequisite?
- A. Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit once a month for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on data gathered from a previous cycle. Identify the top-three recyclable waste streams while stating the top-two waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided
- B. Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit for the duration of the project in an existing location or make projections based on historical data for similar establishments. Identify the top-five recyclable waste streams while stating the top-four waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided
- C. Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit for the once a year for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on the previous year's data for their business. Identify the top-four recyclable waste streams while stating the top-three waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided
- D. Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit twice a year for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on the previous year's data for their business. Identify the top-four recyclable waste streams while stating the top-three waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit for the duration of the project in an existing location or make projections based on historical data for similar establishments. Identify the top-five recyclable waste streams while stating the top-four waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided.This is the requirement for Retail projects under the Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Storage and Collection of Recyclables, according to the LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide1.The purpose of this prerequisite is to facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills1.The prerequisite applies to all LEED BD+C projects, but Retail projects have a different approach than other project types because of their unique waste streams and operational characteristics1. Retail projects must conducta waste stream audit for the duration of the project in an existing location or make projections based on historical data for similar establishments.The audit or projection must identify the top-five recyclable waste streams by weight or volume using consistent metrics throughout1.The waste stream study period must be a minimum of 24 hours1.Retail projects must also provide dedicated areas that serve the entire building and are accessible to waste haulers and building occupants for the collection and storage of materialsfor recycling for at least four of the top-five recyclable waste streams identified by the audit or projection1.References:
* Prerequisite: Storage and collection of recyclables | U.S. Green Building Council
NEW QUESTION # 109
A project team wants to educate the facility manager on the installed building systems to improve Indoor Environmental Quality. They want the facility manager to maintain the systems so that they will continue to function as intended. Which of the following should be provided to the facility manager?
- A. As-built drawings and copies of material submittals
- B. Preventive maintenance plan for the building
- C. A copy of the credit documentation for the credits that were approved by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
- D. Vendor invoices for mechanical equipment
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
A preventive maintenance plan is a document that outlines the procedures and schedules for maintaining the building systems and equipment. It helps to ensure that the systems and equipment are operating efficiently and effectively, and that they meet the design intent and performance goals. A preventive maintenance plan can also help to reduce the risk of failures, breakdowns, and repairs, and extend the service life of the systems and equipment. A preventive maintenance plan is especially important for improving the indoor environmental quality, as it can prevent issues such as poor ventilation, air leaks, moisture problems, mold growth, and indoor air pollution. Therefore, the project team should provide the facility manager with a preventive maintenance plan for the building, along with the necessary training and resources to implement it.
References:
*LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit:
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, page 6951
*LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit:
Thermal Comfort, page 7041
*LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit:
Acoustic Performance, page 7101
*Preventive Maintenance Plan - The Ridiculously Simple Guide
NEW QUESTION # 110
Which of the following prerequisites or credits are affected by using plug-in devices when attempting to achieve Indoor Environmental Quality Credit. Thermal Comfort?
- A. Energy and Atmosphere Credit. Demand Response
- B. Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite. Building Level Energy Metering
- C. Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite. Minimum Energy Performance
- D. Energy and Atmosphere Credit. Advanced Energy Metering
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Using plug-in devices can affect the energy performance of the building, which is one of the criteria for achieving Indoor Environmental Quality Credit. Thermal Comfort. The LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that "the project team must demonstrate that the proposed design meets the minimum energy performance requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, Appendix G, with errata"1. Plug-in devices are considered as part of the process loads in the energy model, and they can increase the energy consumption and demand of the building. Therefore, the project team must account for the plug-in devices in the energy model and ensure that the proposed design meets or exceeds the baseline performance rating.
References:
* LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite:
Minimum Energy Performance, page 2591
* LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit:
Thermal Comfort, page 7041
NEW QUESTION # 111
Which of the following is a leadership extraction practice that rewards projects for choosing materials with closed-loop recycling and take-back programs in LEED?
- A. Bio-based elements
- B. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood products
- C. Material reuse
- D. Extended producer responsibility
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Extended producer responsibility
Extended producer responsibility is a leadership extraction practice that encourages manufacturers to take back their products or packaging at the end of their useful life and recycle them in a closed-loop system. This reduces the environmental impacts of extraction, transportation, and disposal of raw materials. LEED rewards projects for choosing materials that have extended producer responsibility programs or policies in place.
References:
* Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 - Pages 263-2641
* LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S.Green Building Council2
NEW QUESTION # 112
A new commercial building is being designed to use small capacity air handling units. To meet the requirements of the Carbon Dioxide Monitoring strategy in the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Environmental Quality Strategies, where would CO2 monitors need to be located?
- A. In each occupied space and outdoors
- B. In each occupied space over 500 ft2 (46 m2)
- C. In each occupied space
- D. In each densely occupied space
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, the Carbon Dioxide Monitoring strategy requires CO2 monitors to be located in each densely occupied space, which is defined as a space with a design occupant density of 25 people or more per 1,000 square feet (93 square meters). This strategy is intended to provide feedback on ventilation system performance and indoor air quality12 References: 1: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Option 2: Additional Enhanced IAQ Strategies, Strategy 3: Carbon Dioxide Monitoring, page 704. 2: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Glossary, page 1019.
NEW QUESTION # 113
Under Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, a current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan must contain which information necessary to operate the building efficiently?
- A. Only changes in schedules or setpoints for peak usages during seasons, days of the week, and times of day
- B. Any changes in schedules or setpoints for different seasons, days of the week, and times of day
- C. Any changes in schedules or setpoints focusing on only the hottest and coldest periods of the seasons, peak-use days of the week, and times of day
- D. Any changes in schedules during peak times, or for different seasons, peak-usage days of the week, and times of day
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
A current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan must contain any changes in schedules or setpoints for different seasons, days of the week, and times of day. This is to ensure that the building systems are operating efficiently and according to the design intent. The other options are too limited or too specific and do not cover all the possible variations in schedules or setpoints.References: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Category, EAp Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, page
569.
NEW QUESTION # 114
Which of the following strategies would be considered an acceptable minor improvement within the wetland buffer for Location and Transportation Credit, Sensitive Land Protection?
- A. Provide a vehicular access drive that is less than 16 ft. (5 m) in width
- B. Change the grade to install a security fence
- C. Remove trees that are less than 6 inches (15.24 cm) diameter at breast height
- D. Build a two-story fitness facility
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Providing a vehicular access drive that is less than 16 ft. (5 m) in width is considered an acceptable minor improvement within the wetland buffer for Location and Transportation Credit, Sensitive Land Protection.
This credit requires avoiding development on land that meets one or more of the following criteria: prime farmland, floodplains, threatened or endangered species habitat, water bodies, wetlands, or land within 100 feet (30 meters) of these water bodies or wetlands1. However, the credit allows minor improvements within the wetland buffer if they are necessary for the project and have minimal environmental impact2. Examples of minor improvements include trails, boardwalks, stormwater outfalls, and utility crossings2. References:
Credit: Sensitive land protection | U.S. Green Building Council
NC-v4.1 LTc2: Sensitive land protection | LEEDuser
NEW QUESTION # 115
In a large industrial or commercial building, which energy end uses are classified as systems composed of discrete pieces of equipment that can be metered together for the purposes of Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering?
- A. Water flow system used for public faucets and toilets
- B. Electrical lighting system during peak use hours
- C. HVAC air system for air conditioning
- D. Condenser water system with a cooling tower and condenser water pumps
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
A condenser water system with a cooling tower and condenser water pumps is classified as a system composed of discrete pieces of equipment that can be metered together for the purposes of Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering. This is because the condenser water system is a single energy end use that serves a specific function and can be isolated from other systems1. HVAC air system, electrical lighting system, and water flow system are not considered as single energy end uses, but rather as multiple energy end uses that serve different functions and cannot be easily isolated2.
References:
*LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 415
*Advanced Energy Metering, p. 2
NEW QUESTION # 116
What is a benefit of including the public in a charrette for a new school before the pre-design phase?
- A. Potential partnerships with the community can be revealed
- B. It will help streamline the permitting process
- C. Neighbors can plan for future construction
- D. The owner can determine financial strategies based on the public's input
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
A charrette is a collaborative design process that involves multiple stakeholders, such as the owner, the design team, the community, and the users. By including the public in a charrette for a new school before the pre-design phase, potential partnerships with the community can be revealed. For example, the school might share facilities or resources with a nearby library, park, or community center. This can enhance the social and environmental benefits of the project, as well as reduce costs and increase efficiency. References: LEED BD+C Reference Guide, Introduction, page 171; LEED BD+C Reference Guide, Integrative Process, page 291
NEW QUESTION # 117
Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low-Impact Development (LID) rainwater management strategies improve upon the conventional approach for rainwater management by
- A. increasing a site's impervious surface
- B. discharging rainwater at a faster rate
- C. replicating a site's natural hydrology
- D. providing a greater volume of rainwater detention
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low-Impact Development (LID) rainwater management strategies improve upon the conventional approach for rainwater management by replicating a site's natural hydrology. GI and LID are design approaches that use various practices to mimic the natural water cycle and reduce the negative impacts of development on the environment. They aim to preserve, restore, or create natural features that can capture, infiltrate, evaporate, or reuse rainwater on site, rather than conveying it to a centralized stormwater system. By doing so, they can reduce runoff volume and peak flow, improve water quality, enhance groundwater recharge, increase biodiversity, and create more attractive and resilient landscapes. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other options are not true for GI and LID strategies. Discharging rainwater at a faster rate (option B) would increase the risk of flooding, erosion, and pollution downstream. Increasing a site's impervious surface (option C) would reduce the infiltration and evaporation of rainwater and increase runoff and heat island effects. Providing a greater volume of rainwater detention (option D) would not necessarily improve the site's hydrology, as detention is only a temporary storage of rainwater that does not address the runoff quality or quantity issues.For more information on GI and LID rainwater management strategies, you can refer to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction1or the Green CE course on Rainwater Management for LEED v4.1 Projects2.
NEW QUESTION # 118
A building owner is considering the installation of a solar thermal panel on the roof of the building. The initial cost of the system is higher than a conventional natural gas system. Which of the following is true to make the renewable energy option economically feasible?
- A. Utility cost savings over the lifetime of the system must be lower than the higher initial cost of the system
- B. Higher initial cost must exceed the savings on the utility cost over the lifetime of the system
- C. Utility cost savings over the lifetime of the system must offset the higher initial cost
- D. Higher initial cost must exceed the cost of the utility over the lifetime of the system
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 119
Which of the following Sustainable Sites credits are eligible to be used as a campus approach?
- A. Light Pollution Reduction, Places of Respite, Open Space
- B. Direct Exterior Access, Heat Island Reduction, Rainwater Management
- C. Heat Island Reduction, Light Pollution Reduction, Rainwater Management
- D. Heat Island Reduction, Places of Respite, Site Master Plan
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the LEED Campus Guidance, the campus approach allows projects that share a single location and site attributes to achieve separate LEED certification for each project, building space, or group on the master site. The campus approach can be used for certain credits that are influenced by the site conditions and infrastructure, such as Sustainable Sites credits. The LEED Campus Guidance provides a list of eligible credits for the campus approach, which includes the following Sustainable Sites credits1:
*Site Assessment
*Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
*Open Space
*Rainwater Management
*Heat Island Reduction
*Light Pollution Reduction
Therefore, Heat Island Reduction, Light Pollution Reduction, and Rainwater Management are Sustainable Sites credits that are eligible to be used as a campus approach. Places of Respite, Site Master Plan, and Direct Exterior Access are not Sustainable Sites credits, but other credits or prerequisites that are not eligible for the campus approach1.
References:
*LEED Campus Guidance1
NEW QUESTION # 120
Discussing the project goals to help identify the credits and options that the team should attempt is an example of
- A. documenting LEED credits
- B. creating the Basis of Design (BOD)
- C. developing the LEED Scorecard
- D. implementing the Commissioning (Cx) Plan
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Discussing the project goals to help identify the credits and options that the team should attempt is an example of developing the LEED Scorecard. The LEED Scorecard is a tool that shows the potential points that a project can achieve under each credit category of the LEED rating system1. Developing the LEED Scorecard involves selecting the most appropriate credits and options based on the project's goals, location, budget, and design2.
The scorecard helps the project team track their progress and prioritize their actions throughout the design and construction process1. References LEED scorecard | U.S. Green Building Council LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S. Green Building Council
NEW QUESTION # 121
A new Science Education Center is pursuing LEED certification. Which of the following strategies could be submitted to earn an Innovation in Design credit?
- A. The implementation of a comprehensive metering strategy to measure three individual energy end uses
- B. The selection of energy-efficient LED fixtures for all of the building's lighting
- C. The integration of rainwater management strategies to achieve a Regional Priority Credit
- D. The installation of an air-purifying facade material on the front entrance of the building
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
This strategy could be submitted to earn an Innovation in Design credit because it addresses a green building topic not covered by any existing LEED credit. The air-purifying facade material is a novel and sustainable feature that can reduce the environmental impact of the building by removing pollutants from the air and improving the outdoor air quality1.
References: = LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Air-purifying facade material.
NEW QUESTION # 122
An owner has insisted on using a non-native or non-adapted plant species on both the vegetated roof and ground level. What Sustainable Sites credit will this decision impact the most?
- A. Light Pollution Reduction
- B. Heat Island Reduction
- C. Site Development-Protect or Restore Habita
- D. Site Assessment
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Using a non-native or non-adapted plant species on both the vegetated roof and ground level will impact the Sustainable Sites credit Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat the most. This credit requires that at least
20% of the site area (excluding building footprint) or 5% of the site area (including building footprint) must be vegetated with native or adapted plants. Non-native or non-adapted plants do not qualify for this credit and may also have negative impacts on the local ecosystem and biodiversity. The other credits are not directly affected by the choice of plant species, although they may have other requirements related to vegetation, such as shading, reflectance, or lighting.References: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Sustainable Sites Category, SSc Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat, page 648.
NEW QUESTION # 123
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
For schools intended for grades eight and below (or ages 14 and below), Option 2. Pedestrian Access requires that at least 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. This option aims to encourage schools to locate in areas where students can walk or bike to school, reducing vehicle trips and emissions, and promoting physical activity and health. Option 2 is available only for projects that do not meet the requirements of Option 1. Transit-Served Location, which requires access to quality transit service within a 1/4 mi. (400 m) walking distance for at least 50% of the students.References:
* Access to Quality Transit credit in LEED BD+C: Schools v4 - LEED v41
* LEED Certification- Requirements for LT CREDIT: ACCESS TO QUALITY TRANSIT2
* Understanding the LEED BD+C: Location and Transport credit3
NEW QUESTION # 124
The material cost for a project is $100,000. What is the minimum material value needed to achieve Materials and Resources Credit, Building Disclosure and Optimization, Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2.
Leadership Extraction
Practices?
- A. $22,500
- B. $25,000
- C. $12,500
- D. $10,000
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Option 2 of the Sourcing of Raw Materials credit requires using products that meet at least one of the responsible extraction criteria for at least 25%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed building products in the project1. Therefore, for a project with a material cost of $100,000, the minimum material value needed to achieve this option is
25% of $100,000, which is $25,000.
NEW QUESTION # 125
Where must a building's no-smoking signage be posted?
- A. Within 25 ft. (8 m) of the main building entrance(s)
- B. Within 10 ft. (3 m) of the main building entrance(s)
- C. Within 10 ft. (3 m) of all building entrances
- D. Within 25 ft. (8 m) of all building entrances
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
This is the requirement for the Indoor Environmental Quality prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control, which applies to all LEED BD+C rating systems. The intent is to prevent or minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air distribution systems to environmental tobacco smoke.
The no-smoking signage must explicitly state the 25 ft. (8 m) limitand communicate the no-smoking policy to occupants.
References: = [LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide], Indoor Environment Prerequisite: No Smoking within 25 Feet of Building, Non-smoking policy + signage. Message has links.
NEW QUESTION # 126
A project team is using the whole building simulation model to quantify the percentage of energy savings for the project. Which of the following should remain the same for both the baseline building and the proposed building?
- A. Building operating schedule and occupancy hours
- B. Total window area and building envelope construction
- C. Building operating schedule and total window area
- D. Building envelope construction and occupancy hours
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
This option requires the project team to use the same building operating schedule and occupancy hours for both the baseline building and the proposed building in the whole building simulation model1. This option ensures that the energy savings are calculated based on the same level of building activity and occupancy, which are major factors that affect the energy performance of a building2.
References: = LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, [Whole Building Energy Simulation - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics].
NEW QUESTION # 127
What is the system boundary that a building life cycle analysis must be defined to account for?
- A. Cradle-to-cradle
- B. Cradle-to-building
- C. Cradle-to-gate
- D. Cradle-to-grave
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The system boundary that a building life cycle analysis must be defined to account for is the cradle-to-grave stage, which includes the production, construction, use, and end-of-life stages of the building. This stage covers all the inputs and outputs of the building system, such as materials, energy, water, emissions, waste, and maintenance.
References:
*Life Cycle Assessment of Buildings: Technical Guidance
*Life-cycle assessment - Wikipedia
*Conducting a Life Cycle Assessment - GSA Sustainable ... - SFTool
NEW QUESTION # 128
Selecting a high-reflectance interior paint which is compliant with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113 can help contribute towards which two credits?
- A. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low-Emitting Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting
- B. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low-Emitting Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Minimum Indoor Environmental Quality Performance
- C. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Environmental Quality Strategies and Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite, Minimum Indoor Environmental Quality Performance
- D. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low-Emitting Materials and Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Assessment
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Selecting a high-reflectance interior paint that meets the SCAQMD Rule 1113 can help contribute towards two credits: Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low-Emitting Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting. The first credit requires that interior paints and coatings comply with the VOC content limits specified by the SCAQMD Rule 1113 or equivalent standards to reduce indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants1 The second credit aims to provide high-quality lighting that supports visual acuity and occupant comfort, and that responds to the needs of the space and its users. One of the strategies to achieve this credit is to use light-colored finishes with a minimum reflectance of 0.7 for ceilings, 0.5 for walls, and 0.2 for floors to increase the effectiveness of daylighting and electric lighting systems2 References: 1: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Low-Emitting Materials, page 692. 2: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Interior Lighting, page 715.
NEW QUESTION # 129
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