LEED-Green-Associate Exam Training Practice Tests (USGBC LEED Green Associate)]

Question 1

In addition to the temperature and humidity, what is another factor to consider when implementing thermal comfort strategies?

A. Green cleaning B. Acoustics C. Air movement D. Daylight

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

Which of the following options does the triple bottom line entail?

A. Time, cost and quality B. Health, safety and environment C. Energy, water and materials D. People, planet and profit

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

Which component directly reduces a building ' s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions?

A. Building Commissioning (Cx) B. Native plant landscaping C. High-efficiency HVAC D. Double-glazed windows

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A building is located on a site without access to public transportation. Which of the following strategies can a project team implement in order to reduce the environmental impacts associated with how the occupants get to and from the building?

A. Build underground parking structure B. Provide incentives for carpooling C. Use compact development strategies D. Limit parking

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The main goal of energy efficiency is to

A. eliminate the use of CFCs entirely and use other more ozone-friendly refrigerants B. offset fossil fuel usage, thereby lessening the amount of CO2 C. accomplish the same amount of work with less energy expended D. increase the demand response capability of the building

Correct Answer: C

Question 6

The use of native plant species, captured rainwater and evapotranspiration controllers are all strategies that contribute to

A. process water reduction B. outdoor water use reduction C. stormwater runoff control D. reducing graywater demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

Which of the following fixtures uses the least amount of water per use?

A. Dual-flush water closet B. Composting toilet C. Conventional urinal D. Low-flow toilet

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

A building manager is comparing the operating cost of the existing boiler to the purchase and operation of a new and more efficient boiler. The building manager discovers that although the upfront cost is significant, purchasing the new boiler would drastically decrease the cost of running and operating the system. This exercise is called

A. life-cycle assessment B. life-cycle costing C. integrated design D. value engineering

Correct Answer: B

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USGBC LEED Green Associate - LEED-Green-Associate Exam Practice Test