TCM 121 TEST 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 UPDATE | ALREADY PASSED!!

TCM 121 Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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a. how much of the world's energy use and associated greenhouse gases?
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b. how much of U.S. Energy
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c. how much of the U.S. ?electricity consumption?
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d. how much of U.S. raw materials consumption? harvested wood? fresh water? - ANS>>a. 30
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to 40 percent
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b. one-third
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c. two-third
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d. 30 percent; 25 percent; 12 percent
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Definition of Sustainability - ANS>>Meeting the needs of the present generation without
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compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
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Definition of Green Building - ANS>>Producing buildings that are healthful for the occupants,
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protect resources, promote environmental quality, and provide the broadest social benefit
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What are the phases of the cradle to grave building materials life cycle? - ANS>>-Origin/
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manufacturing/ transportation
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-Construction

-Use and Maintenance
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, What does USGBC stand for? - ANS>>U.S. Green Building Council
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What is LEED? - ANS>>-The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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-The most widely used system for evaluation building sustainability
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-It is a scorecard that you get points for doing good things.
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LEED-EB

LEED-CI

LEED-CS

LEED-H

LEED- NC - ANS>>-Existing Buildings
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-Commercial Interiors jj




-Building Core and Shell Construction jj jj jj jj




- Homes
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What are Zoning Ordinances? - ANS>>They are guidelines that control land use:
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types of activities allowed, how much land can be covered by buildings, distance from buildings
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to property lines, parking requirements, building height and area, special fire district
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requirements
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What do building codes primarily regulate? - ANS>>-Fire Safety
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-Emergency Egress jj




-Construction Quality jj




-Structural Integrity jj




-Durability

-Livability

-Energy Conservation jj