Question 1Construction and demolition debris includes all but which of the following?AConcrete from a demolished buildingBSteel from a demolished buildingCDrywallDRocksNotes:Reference: O&M GlossaryConstruction and demolition (C&D) debris is defined as: Waste and recyclables generated from construction, renovation, and demolition or deconstruction of preexisting structures.Rocks would be part of the excavation of the site area.The steel and concrete are all debris that came from the existing building.Drywall can come from an existing building or as scraps from new construction.Hazardous materials, excavated soil (rocks) and land-clearing debris do not contribute to LEED credits but these items should still be addressed in a construction waste management plan.Question 2What should be included in a construction waste management plan?AAsbestos removalBWhere construction debris will be divertedCErosion controlDThe percent of recycled materialsNotes:The plan should include the goals of the team as well as what will be diverted, where to, and by whom.Hazardous waste is not included and must be disposed of based on local codes.Question 3Show Answer LegendA project team discovers a new way to avoid the heat island effect. How does the LEED certification process reward this new concept?AHeat Island Effect is covered by LEED, so no additional points would be givenBAn innovative performance point would be awardedCAn exemplary performance point would be awardedDAn extra Heat Island Effect point would be awardedNotes:Innovative performance as part of the Innovation in Design or Operations category is meant for green building categories not specifically addressed by LEED. Innovation credits are not awarded for the use of a particular product or design strategy if the technology aids in the achievement of an existing LEED credit.USGBC/GBCI uses the CIR process for cases like this. A CIR could be submitted that specifies an alternate way to earn the Heat Island credit. However only the Heat Island credit would be earned, not an ID point or extra points.Question 4Show Answer LegendWhich of the following does not help achieve a water-efficient landscape?AMicro mistersBGreen roofCPlanting with adaptive plantsDPlanting with native plantsNotes:Micro misters, drip irrigation, native and adaptive plants are all strategies to reduce the quantity of water needed for irrigation.A green roof does not necessarily reduce water needs.Question 5Show Answer LegendWhich of the following projects would not meet the minimum program requirements for certification?AA new building on an office campus located next door to an existing certified buildingBA modular classroom that can be moved to another location on the school propertyCA building project that is three stories highDA new laboratory building that will be located partially undergroundNotes:Reference: GBCI website, Policy ManualStructures must be permanent - a temporary classroom would not qualify.Question 6Show Answer LegendThe addition or increasing the use of graywater in a building can help with:AReducing potable water use in faucetsBReducing stormwater runoffCReducing potable water used by urinalsDReducing rainwater harvestingNotes:Graywater can be used for flushing in water closets and urinals, or process water needs for some systems.Graywater would not be recycled for people to use for hand washing.Question 7Show Answer LegendWhat environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?ADamage to the Earths ozone layerBIncreased use of fossil fuelsCPollution of water bodiesDIncreased air pollutionNotes:Reference: Treatment by LEED of HVAC RefrigerantsRefrigerants have ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) due to greenhouse gas emissions. Low values of each are best for refrigerant choices.Question 8Show Answer LegendWhat has the lowest priority in building design?ABuilding codesBFire protection codesCPlumbing codesDLEED Rating SystemNotes:Although the LEED Rating System is critical to a successful green building project, all local, state, and federal codes and regulations have precedent over any LEED standards. A project team cant ignore local codes in favor of a green building strategy. Both must be addressed.Certain locales have their own set of green codes, which must be addressed as well.Question 9Show Answer LegendBiomass is what type of material?ALandfill gasBFly-ashCPlant materialDAnimal wasteNotes:Reference: O&M GlossaryBiomass is pl