LEED v4 Green Associate - Practice Exam 1 (with complete solutions)

Which of the following materials are may be classified as Rapidly Renewable Materials bio-based materials under the LEED rating system? (Select 3) correct answers cotton, bamboo, & linoleum What reference standard sets the baseline for indoor water consumption? correct answers United States Energy Policy Act of 1992 (and, as amended, the Energy Policy Act of 2005) All of the following are strategies to reduce outdoor water use EXCEPT? correct answers Choosing invasive plants The LEED Checklist has which of the following options next to each credit? correct answers Yes, Maybe, No To which of the following might a demand-controlled ventilation system, and the energy saved from that system, contribute? (Select 2) correct answers Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) How many years of historical rainfall data must project teams obtain in order to achieve Option 1: Percentile of Rainfall Events for the Rainwater Management credit? correct answers 10 years For the Light Pollution Reduction credit, light trespass refers to... correct answers the poor control of outdoor lighting that crosses property lines and detracts from property values and our quality of life. What are the advantages of compact development? (Select 3) correct answers More efficient public transportation. Less sprawl. More pedestrian-friendly. Which of the following strategies would promote better erosion and sedimentation control during construction? (Select 2) correct answers Sediment basin & mulching What are two responsibilities of the contractor that support LEED documentation? (Select 2) correct answers Provide evidence of waste diverted from landfill Provide material safety data sheets or other manufacturer source of VOC data with paint submittals Which of the following organizations publish data regarding the emissions and/or fuel efficiency of vehicles? correct answers ACEEE