LEED GA Exam Questions

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Question 1
Which of the following materials can be certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)? (Select 3)

Select one or more:

A. Bamboo floors
B. Wheat board desks
C. Softwood molding
D. Leather furniture
E. Hardwood cabinets
F. Linoleum floor tiles

Question 2
What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Increasing rainwater infiltration
B. Reducing potable water use
C. More habitat for vegetation and wildlife
D. Increased durability of the overall project

Question 3
What is a strategy for construction activity pollution prevention that would prevent waterway sedimentation?

Select one:
A. Increasing soil compaction
B. Reducing fertilization
C. Providing natural buffers around the property
D. Protecting on-site materials

The correct answer is: Providing natural buffers around the property.

Question 4
Which of the following actions are aided by completing a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of a building during the
design process? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Shortening the construction schedule
B. Reducing the amount of materials used
C. Reducing change orders
D. Determining the materials that best fit the project over the building's life
E. Decreasing the project costs

Question 5
What strategies will not reduce the use of potable water for irrigation?

Select one:
A. Using graywater for irrigation

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B. Installing native plants
C. Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass
D. Using rainwater for irrigation

Question 6
Why would a project team use low-emitting materials?

Select one:
A. These materials protect the health of construction personnel and building occupants.
B. These materials allow more daylight into the core of a building.
C. These materials provide soft surfaces to improve acoustics.
D. These materials reduce the glare from interior finishes.

Question 7
Designers and builders can construct green buildings that use significantly less municipal water than conventional
construction by performing which of the following actions? (Choose 3)

Select one or more:

A. Decreasing the number of fixtures in a project
B. Incorporating native landscapes that eliminate the need for irrigation
C. Installing water-efficient fixtures
D. Using graywater and/or rainwater for nonpotable water needs
E. Installing water meters
F. Reducing the site's runoff volume

Question 8
Which design strategy allows occupants to actively participate in energy savings?

Select one:
A. Smoking away from the building
B. Daylighting
C. Task lighting
D. Views to the outdoors

Question 9
What design strategy would reduce the light trespass from a site to help prevent light pollution?

Select one:
A. Up-lighting
B. Install shielded fixtures
C. Paint all hardscapes white
D. Install lamp posts every 20 feet (6 meters) around the entire property line

Question 10
What is NOT a principle that should be followed for a successful green building project?

Select one:
A. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs

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B. Looking at long term savings
C. Commitment to the process through the life of the project
D. Committing to green building early in the process
E. Multidisciplinary approach

Question 11
Which of the following will contribute towards construction and demolition waste management?

Select one:
A. Asbestos
B. Soil
C. Concrete
D. Alternative Daily Cover

Question 12
What are LEED Interpretations?

Select one:
A. The USGBC’s rulings on formal inquiries submitted by LEED project teams
B. The public’s response to LEED certified buildings
C. The GBCI’s interpretation of the USGBC’s rating systems
D. The project team understands of LEED credit intent

Question 13
Graywater is governed by which of the following?

Select one:
A. Clean Water Council
B. USGBC
C. ASHRAE
D. Uniform Plumbing Code

Question 14
Which of the following describes thermal emittance?

Select one:
A. A material’s ability to absorb solar heat
B. A material’s ability to reject solar heat
C. A material’s ability to shed infrared heat
D. A material’s ability to reflect sunlight

Question 15
ENERGY STAR is developed and administered by which of the following organizations?

Select one:
A. United States Green Building Council
B. Environmental Protection Agency
C. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers

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D. Green Building Certification Institute
E. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

Question 16
Installing cotton butt insulation may contribute to achieving which of the following credits? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials
B. Building life-cycle impact reduction
C. Optimize Energy Performance
D. Low emitting materials

Question 17
Which of the following is not an acceptable way to refer to a LEED credentialed professional? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. LEED AP BD+C
B. LEED Accredited Professional
C. LEED Green Associate
D. LEED GA
E. LEED AP Homes

Question 18
Which of the following is an example of an ongoing building operating cost?

Select one:
A. Building commissioning fees
B. Construction workers’ wages
C. Green cleaning supply costs
D. LEED registration fees

Question 19
Which of the following strategies can help in achieving the Demand Response credit? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. On-site electricity generation
B. Load shedding
C. Shifting peak demand
D. Adding occupancy sensors

Question 20
Which of the following called for a phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

Select one:
A. Kyoto Protocol
B. ASHRAE Standard 90.1
C. Montreal Protocol
D. EPA Clean Water Act

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Question 21
Which of the following is a hard cost?

Select one:
A. Construction workers’ wages
B. Architect’s consultant fee
C. Cost of building commissioning
D. Legal fees

Question 22
Which of the following can become LEED certified? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. People
B. Green building materials
C. Residential buildings
D. Commercial buildings
E. Companies

Question 23
Which of the following describes previously developed land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste?

Select one:
A. Floodplain
B. Brownfield
C. Wetland
D. Farmland
E. Greenfield

Question 24
Potable water may come from which of the following sources?

Select one:
A. Municipal wells
B. Kitchen sinks
C. Chillers
D. Toilets
E. Bathroom Sinks

Question 25
Which of the following is not a natural refrigerant? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Carbon Dioxide
B. CFCs
C. Water
D. Halons
E. Ammonia

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Question 26
Why does the USGBC have a Trademark Policy?

Select one:
A. To direct all questions and comments directly to the USGBC and not to any other organization
B. To collect money for use of the company logo
C. To identify itself as the predominant international green building certification organization
D. To accurately and consistently convey the USGBC’s messages and identity

Question 27
Which of the following describes process water?

Select one:
A. Water from toilets and urinals
B. Water used for industrial processes, such as chillers and cooling towers
C. Drinking water that meets EPA standards for quality

Question 28
Which of the following identify key criteria for green building performance?

Select one:
A. ASHRAE standards
B. Innovation in Design credits
C. ENERGY STAR building program
D. LEED Prerequisites

Question 29
Which of the following has the highest ozone depletion potential (ODP)?

Select one:
A. Ammonia
B. HCFC
C. HFC
D. CFC
E. Hydrocarbon (HC)

Question 30
Which of the following is NOT considered a process load?

Select one:
A. Escalator
B. Laundry washing and drying
C. Computers
D. Chiller
E. Office equipment

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Question 31
The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is a combination of which two values?

Select one:
A. Heat island effect and global warming potential
B. Thermal Emittance and Solar Reflectance (Albedo)
C. Global warming potential and ozone depletion potential
D. Emissivity and Thermal Emittance
E. Heat island effect and solar reflectance (albedo)

Question 32
How many LEED credentialed professionals are allowed to work on a LEED project at once?

Select one:
A. 1
B. Depends on project size
C. Unlimited
D. 4
E. 2

Question 33
Which of the following qualifies as a preferred parking space?

Select one:
A. Passes to shared parking spaces available from a neighboring property that is linked to the property boundary
B. A parking spot with a 10% discount on all parking fees
C. Randomly assigned parking spaces awarded through a lottery system
D. Designated parking spots that are close to the building entrance

Question 34
The Solar Reflectance Index is measured on a scale of:

Select one:
A. 1 to 1,000
B. 0 to 1
C. 0 to 1,000
D. 0 to 100
E. 1 to 100

Question 35
Which of the following describes a credit that has not yet been balloted and introduced to LEED, but can be
attempted for an Innovation in Design credit?

Select one:
A. Pre-Credit
B. Pilot credit
C. Exemplary Performance credits
D. Pending credit

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Question 36
If a LEED certified project no longer meets the minimum program requirements post-occupancy, what will occur?

Select one:
A. Certification could be revoked
B. The project team can submit a Credit Interpretation Request
C. Nothing. The project only needs to meet the MPRs prior to occupancy.
D. The LEED project will be decreased one level of certification
The correct answer is: Certification could be revoked

Question 37
37- Which of the following is an environmental problem resulting from the use of refrigerants?
Select one:
A. Depletion of the ozone layer
B. Carbon dioxide emissions
C. Contaminated storm water runoff
D. Mercury in the water supply

Question 38
The USGBC Trademark can be used in which of the following ways? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. U.S. Green Building Council
B. U.S. GBC
C. United States Green Building Council
D. United States GBC
E. USGBC

Question 39
Why should a one-time potable water analysis be conducted on cooling towers and evaporative condensers?
(Choose 3)

Select one or more:

A. To check the alkalinity of water
B. To confirm thermal performance
C. To optimize cooling tower cycles
D. To measure calcium deposit concentrations

Question 40
What is net metering?

Select one:
A. Selling electricity generated from renewable sources back to the utility
B. The difference between water savings and the baseline
C. Measuring the amount of greenhouse gas emissions avoided by using on-site renewable energy
D. The difference between the energy saved from using energy efficiency technologies and the baseline

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Question 41
Graywater comes from the following sources: (Choose 3)

Select one or more:

A. Bathtubs
B. Laundry machines
C. Kitchen sinks
D. Showers
E. Toilets

Question 42
Which of the following is not an economic benefit of green building?

Select one:
A. Reduced utility costs
B. Potential higher property value
C. Decreased upfront development costs
D. Lower liability due to better indoor air quality for occupants

Question 43
Which of the following will not qualify as a "High Priority Site"?

Select one:
A. The site on which an abandoned, but beautiful, building is located
B. Brownfield
C. A site listed by the EPA in its "National Priority List"
D. Project in an infill location in a historic district

Question 44
Where is the heat island effect most likely to occur?

Select one:
A. On an island
B. In a rural area
C. In an urban area
D. In a suburban area

Question 45
Which of the following are types of process energy? (Choose 2)

Select one or more:

A. Kitchen refrigerator
B. Lighting
C. Chillers
D. Computers
E. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

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Question 46
Process water is typically used in:

Select one:
A. Bathroom sinks
B. Toilets
C. Chillers
D. Dishwashers

Question 47
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having a LEED AP on a LEED project?

Select one:
A. A discount in project registration fees
B. An extra point in the Innovation in Design credit category
C. A streamlined application and certification process
D. Improved design integration

Question 48
Which rating system should a 100 unit, 9-story apartment building located in a downtown area utilize when
undergoing a complete renovation?

Select one:
A. LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise
B. LEED BD+C: Homes and Multifamily Lowrise
C. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
D. LEED BD+C: New Construction

Question 49
ASHRAE 90.1 sets design criteria for all of the following except

Select one:
A. Water heater minimum efficiency
B. Minimum efficiency for motors
C. Building Envelope Design
D. Ventilation Requirements

Question 50
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement concerning LEED Interpretations?

Select one:
A. A favorable ruling results in an earned credit
B. Can be requested only by a LEED registered project team member
C. Establishes precedent for future projects
D. Rulings are publicly available

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Question 51
Surrounding Density is determined by which of the following?

Select one:
A. Distance to a bus line
B. Distance to parks of at least 1/2 acre
C. Gross floor area of surrounding buildings
D. Number of residential units within 1/2 mile

Question 52
LEED Online allows project team members to

Select one:
A. Share project data with other registered projects
B. Work on documentation over time before uploading the information to GBCI
C. Send submittals individually as they are completed allowing GBCI feedback to happen
D. Issue RFP's to prospective service providers
E. Apply for USGBC membership

Question 53
Following acceptance of final certification review, a building owner is allowed to

Select one:
A. Sell building related products with USGBC logo
B. Use the USGBC member logo on the website
C. Display the LEED Plaque on the building
D. Put USGBC logo in his / her business card

Question 54
A newly built high rise residential building has been occupied for 2 months. Which of the following LEED rating
systems can be attempted at this time?

Select one:
A. LEED BD+C: New Construction
B. Operations and Maintenance
C. There are no applicable rating systems
D. Homes
E. Operations and Maintenance for Homes

Question 55
The concept of Albedo relates to what LEED credit

Select one:
A. Light Pollution Reduction
B. Enhanced Refrigerant Management
C. Low-Emitting Materials
D. Heat Island Reduction

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Question 56
Which of the following will be impacted by using low flow shower heads? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Sustainable Sites
B. Energy and Atmosphere
C. Innovation
D. Materials and Resources
E. Water Efficiency

Question 57
A building owner considering the benefits of daylighting on productivity of employees has asked the design team
to evaluate increasing the amount of glass. Which one of the following is NOT a relevant consideration to
determine if this is feasible?

Select one:
A. Impact on lighting system light pollution
B. Impact on the heat island effect
C. Impact on building energy efficiency
D. Impact on occupant thermal comfort

Question 58
When considering the location evaluation factor which of the following must be true for a product or material to
be valued at 200% of the cost. (i.e the valuation factor of 2)?

Select one:
A. The product or material must be extracted, manufactured and purchased within 500 miles of the project
B. The product or material must be extracted, manufactured and purchased within 100 miles of the project
C. The product or material must be purchased within 100 miles of the project
D. There is no location valuation factor in v4

Question 59
Which of the following does not earn an innovation point?

Select one:
A. A favorable ruling on a CIR
B. A doubling of credit requirements
C. An innovative idea that demonstrates a measurable environmental benefit not covered by any other LEED
credit
D. Exceeding the requirements of a credit by the next incremental threshold

Question 60
Whole building energy model that is used for Optimize Energy Performance can be useful for which other credit?

Select one:
A. Thermal Comfort
B. Green Power and Carbon Offsets
C. Fundamental Refrigerant Management
D. Fundamental Commissioning and Verification

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Question 61
Which of the following has the lowest flow rate?

Select one:
A. Dual Flush Toilet
B. Low Flow Toilet
C. Composting Toilet
D. Conventional Toilet

Question 62
Which standard is used to judge the performance of air filters used in LEED buildings?

Select one:
A. ASHRAE 55
B. ASHRAE 52.2
C. ASHRAE 62.1
D. SCAQMD Rule # 1168

Question 63
Which standard provides VOC limits for wet applied sealants?

Select one:
A. Green Seal GS-11
B. SMACNA
C. Green Label Plus
D. South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule # 1168

Question 64
Which of the following sites would be the best option to develop on?

Select one:
A. A previously developed site within a Brownfield
B. An undeveloped land next to a wetland
C. A Greenfield close to the highway
D. A marshland that supports endangered species

Question 65
Which of the following best describes Heat Island Effect?

Select one:
A. An excessively bright source of light within the visual field that creates discomfort or loss in visibility
B. The increase in temperature due to tropical islands and boat transportation emissions
C. Electricity produced from downhill flow of water
D. Absorption of heat by hardscapes such asdark non reflective pavement and its radiation to surrounding areas

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Question 66
Analysis of a product's partial life cycle that omits the use and disposal phases of the product is called

Select one:
A. cradle to grave
B. cradle to gate
C. gate to gate
D. cradle to cradle

Question 67
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?

Select one:
A. 8 years
B. 2 years
C. 0 years
D. 10 years
E. 5 years

Question 68
What are the strategies to help reduce vehicle miles travelled to and from a project building? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Provide preferred parking spaces close to the entrance for carpools or vanpools
B. Increase the size of the parking lot
C. Provide preferred parking for fuel efficient vehicles
D. Select a car share program that allows the occupants to share vehicles

Question 69
A construction manager is completing a spreadsheet calculation for the project's construction waste management
plan. Which of the following should be included? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Concrete from demolition which is ground up and used as backfill
B. Asbestos removed from demolition
C. Landfill tipping fees
D. Cardboard sent to recycler
E. Tons of soil removed from the site during excavation

Question 70
Which of the following will not be included in the scope of fundamental refrigerant management? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Central Air-conditioning
B. Base Building HVAC Systems
C. Chilled Water Systems
D. Water Cooler
E. Standard Refrigerator

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Question 71
What reference Standard does the Integrative Process credit use for the Discovery phase?

Select one:
A. ANSI National Design Charrette Guideline
B. U.S EPA's Energy Research Guide
C. Green Building Integrative Design & Research Manual
D. ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Desing and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and
Communities

Question 72
Which of the following are characteristics of innovative strategies that are eligible for points in the Innovation
Category? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Directly related to an existing credit
B. Can be applied and utilized in other projects
C. Utilized in only a portion or segment of the final project
D. Extremely unique to the project
E. Provides a quantifiable environmental benefit

Question 73
Reducing the amount of light that leaves the project site at night time would result in:(Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Increased Energy Consumption
B. Safer migration of birds
C. Increased night time criminal activity
D. More visible stars

Question 74
To qualify for MR Credit option Material Ingredient Reporting,products must:

Select one:
A. Be sourced from product manufacturers that participate in an extended producer responsibility program
B. Have Cradle to Cradle certification
C. Demonstrate the chemical inventory of the product to at least 0.1% (1000 ppm)
D. None of the above

Question 75
Which of the following are non regularly occupied spaces? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Offices
B. Hallways
C. Living Rooms
D. Bathrooms

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Question 76
A project registered for LEED certification must meet what requirements first to achieve basic level of
certification?

Select one:
A. Only selected prerequisites and credits
B. A minimum occupancy of at least 5
C. All prerequisites and credits
D. All prerequisites and at least 40 points through selected credits

Question 77
What are the requirements when submitting a credit for Innovation? (Select 3)

Select one or more:

A. Credit must have an intent
B. Credit cannot be addressed by an existing credit
C. Credit must be addressed by an existing credit
D. Credit must be specific to the region
E. Credit must submit requirements for compliance

Question 78
Each of the following are rating system adaptations except

Select one:
A. Retail
B. New Construction
C. Healthcare
D. Multiple Buildings
E. Data Centers

Question 79
Which of the following is the legal instrument that regulates land use?

Select one:
A. Abatement
B. Commissioning
C. Zoning
D. Licensing
E. Multiple Buildings

Question 80
Which of the following is a FALSE statement?

Select one:
A. LEED is created and maintained by USGBC
B. An individual may become a member of USGBC
C. USGBC and GBCI are nonprofit organizations
D. A company may become a member of USGBC

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Question 81
Which of the following is not a requirement for a whole building life cycle assessment as referenced in the MR
Credit Building Life Cycle Impact Reduction?

Select one:
A. Scope of LCA must be cradle to grave
B. LCA must include products related to excavation and other site development
C. Proposed building must demonstrate at least 10% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared to Baseline
Building
D. Service life of the building must be at least 60 years

Question 82
Which of the following will not help increase the open space on a site

Select one:
A. Minimize the building's footprint
B. Reduce the parking lot size of an urban site to allow space for a hardscapes courtyard
C. Plant only native plants
D. Install a green roof in an urban area

Question 83
What can a project team do when a credit is denied by a LEED reviewer after a final construction review?

Select one:
A. Appeal the ruling and provide documentation to support the appeal
B. Submit a CIR to overturn the reviewer's ruling
C. Revise the project so it complies and resubmit the final construction review
D. Nothing at all: All results are final

Question 84
Which factors affect an occupant's thermal comfort?

Select one:
A. Temperature, humidity, and air movement
B. Acoustics, ergonomics, and views
C. VOC levels, glare, and acoustics
D. Daylighting, air monitoring, and cleanliness

Question 85
WaterSense labels apply to what products?

Select one or more:

A. Washing machines
B. Irrigation sub-meters
C. Toilets
D. Private lavatory faucets
E. Showerheads

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Question 86
A university client asks about certifying multiple buildings. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

Select one:
A. The LEED Volume Program is always used for certifying more than one building.
B. The Campus Program can be used for projects not necessarily uniform in design or operations but located on a
single campus location.
C. The Campus Program is used for certifying multiple buildings if they are adjacent to each other.
D. The Neighborhood Development rating system would be used to streamline the documentation process.

Question 87
When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the project team
decide which rating system to use?

Select one:
A. Check with local code what rating system to use
B. Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
C. Use the 40/60 rule
D. Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits

Question 88
Globally, transportation is responsible for what percent of greenhouse gas emissions?

Select one:
A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 35%
D. 30%

Question 89
If a project owner locates a building close to a bicycle network, which of the following project elements could
decrease?

Select one:
A. Surrounding density
B. Parking
C. Rainwater runoff
D. The number of diverse uses

Question 90
Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category?

Select one:
A. Innovation
B. Awareness and education
C. Sustainable Sites
D. Core and Shell

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Question 91
Which of the following identifies the biggest difference in the integrative process compared to a conventional
building process?

Select one:
A. The integrative process is iterative.
B. The integrative process includes a schematic design phase.
C. The integrative process has a completion date.
D. The integrative process involves all project team members.

Question 92
At which point during the project schedule would a flush-out occur?

Select one:
A. Prior to occupants moving in
B. After the building envelope is weather-tight
C. Prior to the building water being turned on
D. After HVAC ducts have been sealed and protected

Question 93
Grammatically, what language is the appropriate usage to describe a project that has been certified at any level?

Select one:
A. LEED Certified
B. LEED Certified certified
C. LEED-certified
D. LEED certification

Question 94
What minimum contract length is required for an owner to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) for
LEED credit?

Select one:
A. 3 years
B. 10 years
C. 1 year
D. 5 years

Question 95
A demand response (DR) event is triggered by the ____.

Select one:
A. Building occupants
B. Facility manager
C. Building owner
D. Utility company

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Question 96
What benefit does purchasing off-site renewable energy (Green Power) have?

Select one:
A. Less emissions will be generated
B. The building design will be more efficient
C. Off-site renewable energy costs less than off-site non-renewable energy
D. The building will avoid electricity blackouts

Question 97
Which of the following occupants would be classified as an FTE?

Select one:
A. A full-time cafeteria worker
B. A museum visitor
C. A full-time telecommuter
D. A part-time salesman

Question 98
What is USGBC's vision?

Select one:
A. Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes, and communities
throughout the United States
B. Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated
C. See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future
D. Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation

Question 99
What is the maximum number of project administrators that can be assigned to a LEED project?

Select one:
a. 1
b. 3
c. 10
d. Unlimited

Question 100
What does light colored pervious paving help with? (Select 2)

Select one or more:

A. Heat Island Reduction
B. Rainwater Management
C. Habitat Conservation
D. Open Space

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Answer Key

1. A, C, E 35. B 69. A, D
2. A, C 36. B 70. D, E
3. C 37. A 71. D
4. B, D 38. A, E 72. B, E
5. C 39. A, C, D 73. B, D
6. A 40. A 74. C
7. B, C, D 41. A, B, D 75. B, d
8. C 42. C 76. D
9. B 43. A 77. A, B, E
10. A 44. C 78. D
11. C 45. A, C 79. C
12. A 46. C 80. B
13. D 47. A 81. B
14. C 48. D 82. C
15. B 49. D 83. A
16. A, C 50. A 84. A
17. B, D 51. D 85. C, D, E
18. C 52. B 86. B
19. B, C 53. C 87. C
20. C 54. C 88. A
21. A 55. D 89. B
22. C, D 56. B, E 90. A
23. B 57. B 91. A
24. A 58. B 92. A
25. B, D 59. A 93. C
26. D 60. B 94. D
27. B 61. C 95. D
28. D 62. B 96. A
29. D 63. D 97. A
30. D 64. A 98. D
31. B 65. D 99. A
32. C 66. B 100. A, B
33. D 67. D
34. D 68. A, D

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