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503.5 (3) A 50-unit multi-family building is being built on a
10 acre lot. There is approximately 1 acre of parking and
driveway. Building footprint is approximately 1 acre. There
is approximately 1/2 acre of turf. 7 acres have been left
wooded. A complete landscaping plan is implemented by
the landscape architect. How many points are awarded? -
Answer-3
Why are so many Ch. 6 practices related to moisture? -
Answer-Moisture issues can reduce the durability and
useful life of a building.
801.3 The house you're verifying has 3 full baths, one of
which has a large shower stall with two independent
shower heads, and the other two bathrooms have one
shower head each. All shower heads have a 2.4 gpm flow
rate. How many points should be awarded? - Answer-17
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601.2 (1) A builder claims 3 points because they used
ladder blocking throughout the house and ladder blocking
is an advanced framing practice. What do you do? -
Answer-Tell the build that the practice requires the use of
minimum size members and the points can only be earned
if they can demonstrate the members comply with
specifications.
703.5.2 In a traditional 2-story home with 1250 sq ft first
floor and a 1250 sq ft second floor with 10" of blown-in
fiberglass in the attic, what is the largest number of
recessed lights that can be installed in the home and still
be awarded 2 points for the practice? - Answer-6 on the
second floor, unlimited on the first floor
503.1 A builder provides a statement from the landscaper
which states that the ongoing tree maintenance during
construction has been done in accordance with TCIA
A300. Document is signed and has certified arborist stamp
on it. How many points do you approve? - Answer-4
703.1.3 A Nebraska builder has used an ICF wall
construction with a total wall thickness of 8" with 4" of
concrete and 2" of foam on either side. The home has
floor to ceiling windows on the south side and about 20%
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of the area on the other sides are windows & doors. How
many points should be awarded? - Answer-0
The following people are ineligible to serve as a verifier
except - Answer-1. the builder
2. staff at local HBA
3. a contractor who worked on the house
4. a supplier who supplied product for the building
5. the energy rater
For a proposed green building scored to the NGBS, a
builder claims and you have approved 93 pts in Ch. 5, 113
pts in Ch. 6, 30 pts from 701.1.3 in Ch. 7, 26 pts in Ch. 8,
99 pts in Ch. 9, and 11 pts in Ch. 10. Total points for the
house is 372. The builder qualifies for _______ because of
the _________ path. - Answer-The builder qualifies for
bronze because of the alternative energy star bronze path.
801.4.1 builder has a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with double
sink in master bathroom. All 3 bath faucets meet the
required flow rate of less than 1.5 gpm at 60 psi. How
many points are approved? - Answer-8
NGBS Green Verifier EXAM Most Recent Verified Exam
2026 Actual Comprehensive Exam Questions &
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) | Already Graded
A+ | Newest Exam!!!
503.5 (3) A 50-unit multi-family building is being built on a
10 acre lot. There is approximately 1 acre of parking and
driveway. Building footprint is approximately 1 acre. There
is approximately 1/2 acre of turf. 7 acres have been left
wooded. A complete landscaping plan is implemented by
the landscape architect. How many points are awarded? -
Answer-3
Why are so many Ch. 6 practices related to moisture? -
Answer-Moisture issues can reduce the durability and
useful life of a building.
801.3 The house you're verifying has 3 full baths, one of
which has a large shower stall with two independent
shower heads, and the other two bathrooms have one
shower head each. All shower heads have a 2.4 gpm flow
rate. How many points should be awarded? - Answer-17
,2|Page
601.2 (1) A builder claims 3 points because they used
ladder blocking throughout the house and ladder blocking
is an advanced framing practice. What do you do? -
Answer-Tell the build that the practice requires the use of
minimum size members and the points can only be earned
if they can demonstrate the members comply with
specifications.
703.5.2 In a traditional 2-story home with 1250 sq ft first
floor and a 1250 sq ft second floor with 10" of blown-in
fiberglass in the attic, what is the largest number of
recessed lights that can be installed in the home and still
be awarded 2 points for the practice? - Answer-6 on the
second floor, unlimited on the first floor
503.1 A builder provides a statement from the landscaper
which states that the ongoing tree maintenance during
construction has been done in accordance with TCIA
A300. Document is signed and has certified arborist stamp
on it. How many points do you approve? - Answer-4
703.1.3 A Nebraska builder has used an ICF wall
construction with a total wall thickness of 8" with 4" of
concrete and 2" of foam on either side. The home has
floor to ceiling windows on the south side and about 20%
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of the area on the other sides are windows & doors. How
many points should be awarded? - Answer-0
The following people are ineligible to serve as a verifier
except - Answer-1. the builder
2. staff at local HBA
3. a contractor who worked on the house
4. a supplier who supplied product for the building
5. the energy rater
For a proposed green building scored to the NGBS, a
builder claims and you have approved 93 pts in Ch. 5, 113
pts in Ch. 6, 30 pts from 701.1.3 in Ch. 7, 26 pts in Ch. 8,
99 pts in Ch. 9, and 11 pts in Ch. 10. Total points for the
house is 372. The builder qualifies for _______ because of
the _________ path. - Answer-The builder qualifies for
bronze because of the alternative energy star bronze path.
801.4.1 builder has a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with double
sink in master bathroom. All 3 bath faucets meet the
required flow rate of less than 1.5 gpm at 60 psi. How
many points are approved? - Answer-8
