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LEED Energy and Atmosphere Flashcards

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One way to reduce a building’s energy load is to do which of the following? A. Reduce a building’s thermal mass B. Site the building far away from adjacent buildings C. Configure the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter D. Increase the size of the building

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C. Configure the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter

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Which of the following would require use of the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager? A. Calculating a building’s minimum energy use B. Bulk uploading project information into LEED online C. Comparing the ongoing operating performance of a building with its intended design performance D. Registering a large volume of LEED projects

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C. Comparing the ongoing operating performance of a building with its intended design performance

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What statement is true regarding HydroFluoroCarbons (HFCs)?
A. Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential B. The HFC refrigerant group includes NH3, CO2, and propane C. HFCs have high ozone depletion potential D. HFCs are scheduled to be banned under the Montreal Protocol

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A. Many HFCs have a significant global warming potential

HFCs typically have a low ozone depletion potential but a high global warming potential.

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What does a REC represent?
A. The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources B. The quantity of fossil fuels avoided by purchasing renewable energy, expressed in tons C. The amount of energy purchased from a Green-e supplier D. The amount of energy an electricity provider purchases from renewable sources

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A. The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources

A REC represents the environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources. These attributes may be sold separately from the underlying commodity electricity.

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After a building is completed and occupied, how can energy demand be reduced?
A. By opening and closing shades to control solar energy B. By encouraging occupants to stagger work hours C. By conducting routine waste audits D. By purchasing environmentally preferable cleaning supplies

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A. By opening and closing shades to control solar energy

The use of free energy can contribute to reducing energy demand during normal operations and maintenance of a building:

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What are the environmental benefits of cogeneration? (Choose 2)
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions B. Reduced wastewater generation C. Reduced air pollution D. Reduced erosion and sedimentation E. Recharging of aquifers

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A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions C. Reduced air pollution

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A building automation system will assist with collecting data about which of the following:
A. Energy spikes that occur every morning B. Cleanliness of restrooms C. Maintenance schedule for replacing air filters D. Complaints from occupants about a loud fan noise in a conference room

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A. Energy spikes that occur every morning

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What project areas would you find CFCs used in? (Choose 2)

A. Radiant flooring B. Refrigeration C. Centrifugal chillers D. Hot water heating

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B. Refrigeration C. Centrifugal chillers

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What statement is true regarding ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFCs) and HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFCs)?
A. CFCs are being phased-out under the Montreal Protocol while HCFCs are banned under the Montreal Protocol B. The ozone depletion potential (ODP) of HCFCs and CFCs is about the same C. LEED encourages replacing CFC or halon-based fire suppression systems with HCFCs D. CFCs have a greater global warming potential (GWP) than HCFCs

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D. CFCs have a greater global warming potential (GWP) than HCFCs

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What environmental issue is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
A. Interference with migratory birds B. Reduction of water from aquifers C. Release of carbon dioxide D. Sedimentation of water supplies

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C. Release of carbon dioxide

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What is the most common way to meet the requirements of off-site renewable energy?
A. Obtaining energy from a geothermal system B. Installing a rooftop photovoltaic array C. Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) D. Directly purchasing green power from local utility companies

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C. Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

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What does a carbon offset represent?
A. The energy consumption divided by the number of square feet in a building B. A unit of carbon dioxide equivalent that is reduced, avoided, or sequestered to compensate for emissions occurring elsewhere. C. A tradable commodity representing proof that a unit of electricity was generated from a renewable resource D. The primary measure of energy consumption associated with buildings

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B. A unit of carbon dioxide equivalent that is reduced, avoided, or sequestered to compensate for emissions occurring elsewhere.

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An owner wants to offset the environmental impact of a building’s energy use. What is a benefit of purchasing off-site renewable energy or renewable energy certificates (RECs) over installing onsite renewable energy systems such as photovoltaic panels?
A. RECs only have to be purchased one-time to offset the building’s lifetime energy use B. RECs can be shared across multiple LEED projects C. The upfront costs to the building owner would be lower D. Off-site renewable energy and RECs are less expensive than grid-source non-renewable energy

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C. The upfront costs to the building owner would be lower

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What types of energy sources generate the least air and water pollution? (Choose 2)
A. Biofuel B. Wind C. Natural gas D. Clean coal E. Oil

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A. Biofuel B. Wind

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Approximately 50% of chillers in existing buildings use what refrigerant?
A. CFC-11 B. HFC-23 C. NH3 D. HCFC-22

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A. CFC-11

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Reduced emissions are a benefit of purchasing:

A. Materials with high SRI B. Certified wood C. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) D. Recycled water

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C. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

RECs are a tradable commodity representing the ‘greenness’ of green power. They are purchased when a project does not have access to green power through their utility provider. However, this isn’t a way to bypass purchasing power; when RECs are purchased the project still needs to pay the normal electricity bills.

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What are examples of spaces that are typically unoccupied? (Choose 3)
A. Gymnasium B. Private office C. Data center floor area D. Inactive storage area in a warehouse E. Mechanical room F. Airplane hanger

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C. Data center floor area D. Inactive storage area in a warehouse E. Mechanical room

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Regularly occupied spaces would include which of the following:
A. Break room B. Dorm room C. Restroom D. Corridor

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B. Dorm room

For LEED only, the dorm room is considered a regularly occupied space.

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A school building consumes electricity from the grid at night while contributing energy back to the grid during the day from on-site solar panels, resulting in the school having no electricity costs. This is an example of:
A. Net-zero energy B. Water balance C. Carbon neutrality D. Zero waste

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A. Net-zero energy

Net-zero energy projects use no more energy from the electrical grid than can be produced from on-site renewable energy systems.

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The owner of a historic renovation project wants to achieve carbon neutrality. Which of the following design decision will help the project team achieve this?
A. Participating in a demand response program B. Purchasing carbon offsets C. Using no more water than what falls on the site as precipitation D. Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

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B. Purchasing carbon offsets

One way to achieve carbon neutrality is to purchase carbon offsets

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Using passive strategies such as daylighting is an example of which of the following:
A. Increasing energy efficiency B. Reducing energy demand C. Energy performance management D. Renewable energy practice

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B. Reducing energy demand

Passive strategies are an example of reducing energy demand.

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Which of the following is a benefit of commissioning?
A. Fewer system deficiencies B. Reduced construction schedules C. Reduced operational training D. Decreased project costs

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A. Fewer system deficiencies

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Which refrigerants are considered environmentally benign? (Choose 2)
A. Halons B. Hydrocarbons C. Propane D. HydroFluoroCarbons

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B. Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are a classification of natural refrigerants which are benign to the environment.

Propane, butane, ethane, isobutene, and isopentane are types of hydrocarbons.

C. Propane

Propane is a type of hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbons are a classification of natural refrigerants which are benign to the environment.

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Which of the following causes depletion of the ozone layer?

A. CO2 B. Ammonia C. Propane D. CFCs

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D. CFCs

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Which of the following building components contribute to the plug load?
A. Recessed lighting B. Elevators C. Computers D. HVAC system

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C. Computers

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What is the median payback period for the commissioning of existing buildings?
A. 1.5 years B. 0.7 years C. 2.8 years D. 1 year

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B. 0.7 years

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A project team is reviewing strategies to increase energy efficiency. Which of the following will help reduce plug-load demands?
A. Installing appliances that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR requirements B. Efficient street lighting C. Computer modeling D. High-performance glazing

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A. Installing appliances that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR requirements

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On a project with an older existing HVAC&R system that uses CFCs, what can the project team do to earn LEED certification?
A. Make a phase out plan for the removal of the CFC based refrigerants B. Eliminate all refrigerant leaks C. Get a state exemption for the HVAC&R system D. Recharge the equipment with CFCs

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A. Make a phase out plan for the removal of the CFC based refrigerants

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A building owner of a new extended-stay hotel is concerned about the higher initial costs for ENERGY STAR appliances. Which of the following could help with the decision-making process?
A. A life cycle assessment of the trade-offs between the capital and operating costs B. Reviewing the building’s energy use for ways to improve efficiency C. Using computer modeling to prioritize the owner’s project requirements D. Showing the GHG emissions that would be reduced

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A. A life cycle assessment of the trade-offs between the capital and operating costs

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Which projects would NOT be eligible for LEED certification? (Choose 2)
A. A new building project that uses hydrocarbons (HCs) as refrigerants B. An existing building project that phases out the use of CFC-based refrigerants no later than 5 years after the project is completed C. A new building project that uses no refrigerants D. An existing building project that uses CFC-based refrigerants without having a CFC phase-out plan E. A new building project that uses CFC-based refrigerants

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D. An existing building project that uses CFC-based refrigerants without having a CFC phase-out plan E. A new building project that uses CFC-based refrigerants

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A home owner in a sunny climate has decided to lease a photovoltaic system instead of purchase one. Which of the following about that choice is true?
A. Leasing the system would allow the owner to participate in a demand response program. B. Leasing the system would decrease the home’s electricity demand. C. Leasing the system would increase the home’s energy efficiency. D. Leasing the system would offset a large up-front cost.

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D. Leasing the system would offset a large up-front cost.

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A developer is building a medical park that will have ten buildings for doctors’ offices. Which of the following is a strategy for achieving energy efficiency?
A. Installing a community solar garden B. Siting the buildings close to each other C. Building a district heating and cooling system D. Purchasing carbon offsets

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C. Building a district heating and cooling system

A district energy system (DES) is ‘a central energy conversion plant and transmission and distribution system that provides thermal energy to a group of buildings

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Energy efficiency is defined as:
A. The use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function as a conventional item B. Any strategy that reduces resource use 20% from a baseline comparison C. Any strategy that reduces resource use 10% or more from a baseline comparison D. The replacement of any older building product with a newer building product

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A. The use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function as a conventional item

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What year does the Montreal Protocol phase out HCFCs?

A. 2020 B. 1995 C. 2015 D. 2030

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D. 2030

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What benefit does purchasing off-site renewable energy (Green Power) have?
A. Off-site renewable energy costs less than off-site non-renewable energy B. Less emissions will be generated C. The building design will be more efficient D. The building will avoid electricity blackouts

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B. Less emissions will be generated

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Which of the following project team members is responsible for verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the owner’s project requirements?
A. The mechanical engineer B. The LEED project reviewer C. The project administrator D. The commissioning authority

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D. The commissioning authority

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Which of the following actions should a project team take to make sure a building remains efficient during its operation?
A. Ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and that they support the owner’s project requirements B. Run computer simulations to prioritize energy-efficiency opportunities C. Verify that no issues occur during a demand-response event D. Turn on all systems to their maximum output to confirm the building can handle the load

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A. Ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and that they support the owner’s project requirements

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A building owner wants to increase energy efficiency to lower the operating costs of a new building project. What strategy would help with this goal?
A. Install all LED lighting B. Install triple-paned glass windows instead of double-paned glass windows C. Provide daylighting D. Install a photovoltaic system on the roof

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A. Install all LED lighting

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What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?
A. Groundwater contamination B. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions C. Soil contamination D. Increased CO2 indoors

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B. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

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A building owner wants to reduce energy demand to lower the heating and cooling costs of a new building project. What strategy would help with this goal?
A. Adding more windows to the envelope B. Increase the size of the building C. Purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) D. Optimize the building orientation

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D. Optimize the building orientation

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An existing office building has a 20-year old chiller that uses CFC-11. An owner is considering a major renovation of the building and applying for LEED for New Construction certification. What statement is true about the project’s ability to earn LEED certification?
A. The owner can leave the existing system in place as-is B. The owner will not be able to achieve a Platinum level certification C. The owner can implement a phase-out plan to earn LEED certification D. The owner must replace the chiller to earn LEED certification

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C. The owner can implement a phase-out plan to earn LEED certification

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Increasing the thermal mass of a building and installing a photovoltaic system would help with:
A. Reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency B. Increasing energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy C. Reducing energy demand and increasing renewable energy D. Decreasing energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy

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C. Reducing energy demand and increasing renewable energy

Reducing energy demand, or conservation, considers strategies to reduce building loads. Increasing thermal mass increases a building’s insulation properties allowing it to maintain a more constant temperature thus reducing the need for heating and cooling.

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Which of the following refrigerants are banned under the Montreal Protocol? (Choose 2)
A. Isopentane B. HCFCs C. HFCs D. CFCs

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B. HCFCs D. CFCs

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A project owner wants to provide financial support to a reforestation project. What would help with this goal?
A. Building in a high-priority site B. Carbon offsets C. Green power D. On-site renewable energy

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B. Carbon offsets

Purchasing carbon offsets helps fund projects that decrease carbon emissions or remove carbon from the atmosphere. Examples of these types of projects include reforestation, changing land-use, and methane abatement.

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A developer is considering pursuing LEED for an eight-story, multi-family residential project. How would the baseline building performance be determined?
A. By the project obtaining a HERS index B. By obtaining an ENERGY STAR for Homes rating C. By using the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager D. By calculations made using ASHRAE 90.1

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D. By calculations made using ASHRAE 90.1

In LEED BD+C projects use ASHRAE 90.1 to determine the baseline building performance.

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A data center in a rural area wants to be net-zero. Which of the following design decisions will help the project team achieve this?
A. Install a photovoltaic system on site B. Purchase carbon offsets C. Purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) D. Provide all occupants with electric vehicles

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A. Install a photovoltaic system on site

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What statement is true regarding HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFCs)?
A. LEED requires zero use of HCFCs B. HCFCs are a type of natural refrigerant C. HCFCs are refrigerants banned by the Montreal Protocol D. HCFCs have a low ozone depletion potential compared to CFCs

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D. HCFCs have a low ozone depletion potential compared to CFCs

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Which of the following has the greatest direct impact on global warming?
A. Building orientation B. Size of a project’s impermeable areas C. HVAC operating efficiency D. SRI of a building’s roof

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C. HVAC operating efficiency

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An owner for a new three-story office space wants to know how the building compares to other buildings of similar function. Which of the following can be used to compare the performance of the building?
A. LEED Online B. Commissioning reports C. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager D. Local tax records

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C. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

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In commercial buildings, on average which end use consumes the most energy?
A. Ventilation B. Space heating C. Lighting D. Cooling

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B. Space heating

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If a building owner enrolls in a demand response program, which of the following will happen?
A. The building may have to decrease electricity use during peak times. B. The owner will have to purchase carbon dioxide equivalents equal to the annual grid-generated electricity. C. During off-peak times, the building’s excess electricity may be sold back to the utility company. D. The owner will have to purchase RECs equal to fifty percent of the building’s yearly electricity use.

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A. The building may have to decrease electricity use during peak times

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Which of the following is not an alternative LEED recommends for reducing stratospheric ozone depletion?
A. Using natural refrigerants B. Selecting refrigerants that have a long atmospheric lifetimes C. Designing a building to use natural ventilation D. Selecting refrigerants with lower Ozone Depltion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP)

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B. Selecting refrigerants that have a long atmospheric lifetimes

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What is lighting power density measured in?
A. Footcandles per floor area B. The quantity of light trespass on adjacent sites, measured in watts C. Installed lighting power per unit area D. Number of luminaires per unit area

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C. Installed lighting power per unit area

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Which of the following is a measure of energy use intensity?
A. Daylighting B. The amount of electricity a photovoltaic system can produce C. Energy consumed per unit of floor space D. The efficiency of an HVAC system

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C. Energy consumed per unit of floor space

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A project owner that chooses to use onsite renewable energy sources instead of oil, coal, and natural gas gets what economic benefit of the triple bottom line?
A. Contributing to national security vulnerability B. Protection from uncertain supplies C. Decreasing destructive extraction processes D. Avoiding escalating market prices

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D. Avoiding escalating market prices

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Once occupants are in a building, how can the project team maintain ongoing energy efficiency?
(Choose 2) A. By monitoring building automation systems B. By retrocommissioning C. By comparing the performance against ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager D. By purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

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A. By monitoring building automation systems B. By retrocommissioning

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What LEED credits reward projects for improving operational energy performance? (Choose 2)
A. Demand response B. Commissioning C. Green power and carbon offsets D. Energy metering

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B. Commissioning D. Energy metering

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What minimum contract length is required for an owner to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) for LEED credit?
A. 5 years B. 10 years C. 3 years D. 1 year

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A. 5 years

In LEED v4 5 years is the contract term for purchasing RECs.

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To qualify for LEED, carbon offsets must be which of the following?
A. Green-e Energy certified (or equivalent) B. ENERGY STAR labeled C. Purchased and used within the same state or locale. D. Green-e Climate certified (or equivalent)

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D. Green-e Climate certified (or equivalent)

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During a LEED project when does commissioning take place?

A. Substantial completion phase B. Schematic design phase C. Pre-design phase D. Discovery phase

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A. Substantial completion phase

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Which of the following is a difference between Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and a carbon offset?
A. RECs are purchased B. RECs are tradable commodities C. RECs encourage the reduction of GHG emissions D. RECs must be purchased locally

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B. RECs are tradable commodities

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What helps utilities optimize their supply-side energy generation and delivery systems?
A. Customers that enroll in a demand response program B. Daylighting automation systems C. Building owners that purchase carbon offsets D. Building submetering

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A. Customers that enroll in a demand response program

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An owner wants to install a photovoltaic system on the building’s rooftop and sell the excess electricity back to the utility company. Which of the following would be aided by this strategy?
A. On-site renewable energy B. Demand response C. Carbon offsets D. Green power

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A. On-site renewable energy

Net metering is the term for selling excess electricity back to the grid. Net metering can only be done when on-site renewable energy systems are present.

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When calculating building energy performance, what is included as process energy? (Choose 3)
A. High efficient HVAC unit B. Walkway lighting C. Desktop computer D. Washing machine E. Elevator F. Instant hot water heater

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C. Desktop computer
D. Washing machine
E. Elevator. The best way to remember the difference is process energy generally comes from equipment that is plugged into a wall outlet (it has a plug load).

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Which of the following are types of individual occupant spaces? (Choose 3)
A. Auto service bay B. Hotel guest room C. Hospital exam room D. Hotel front desk E. Study carrel F. Open-office workstation

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B. Hotel guest room E. Study carrel

F. Open-office workstation

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

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

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B. Utility company

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A project is located in an area with a demand-response program and that has enough room for a wind-turbine to allow for on-site renewable energy. If the project implements both of these strategies, which of the following will occur?
A. The project’s minimum energy performance will decrease B. The project’s energy costs will decrease C. The project’s renewable energy production will decrease D. The project’s energy demands will decrease

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B. The project’s energy costs will decrease

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Which of the following is a benefit of a building owner choosing to install a wind turbine on site to reduce the building’s use of grid-source nonrenewable energy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions B. Decreased up-front building costs C. Heat island reduction D. Lower liabilities

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A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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A refrigerated warehouse project in the design phase could reduce its electricity demand by taking which of the following actions?
A. Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) B. Purchasing carbon offsets to counter GHG emissions C. Purchasing all electricity from a wind farm D. Enrolling in a demand response program

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D. Enrolling in a demand response program

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Which of the following project areas would retrocommissioning aid?
A. Operational energy efficiency B. Selecting environmentally preferable products C. Advanced energy metering D. Identifying system problems prior to occupancy

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A. Operational energy efficiency

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Which of the following must occur to ensure energy-efficient design is carried through to efficient performance?
A. Indoor air-quality monitoring B. Staff training C. Sixty day post occupancy review after the building is certified D. Yearly maintenance of all non-energy related systems

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B. Staff training

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Which of the following is reduced with the help of carbon offsets?
A. Greenhouse gas emissions B. Ozone C. CFCs D. Water contamination

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A. Greenhouse gas emissions

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What has a long atmospheric life that causes harm to the ozone layer?
A. CFCs B. HCs C. NH3 D. HCFCs

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A. CFCs

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What process uses heat recovery to capture heat from the process of generating electricity and then turns the recovered heat into thermal energy that can be used to heat a building?
A. Evapotranspiration B. Commissioning C. Tertiary treatment D. Cogeneration

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D. Cogeneration

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What environmental issue is associated with refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems?
A. Increased use of fossil fuels B. Damage to the Earth’s ozone layer C. Pollution of water bodies D. Increased air pollution

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B. Damage to the Earth’s ozone layer

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What has ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
A. Paints with high VOCs B. CFC-based refrigerants used in HVAC systems C. Runoff from the flooding of a construction site D. Construction dust

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B. CFC-based refrigerants used in HVAC systems

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Why is it important to categorize spaces in LEED?
A. The types of spaces are used to determine building density B. It helps with floor area calculations C. Smaller spaces have lower baseline requirements D. Depending on the space categorization, the credit requirements may not apply

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D. Depending on the space categorization, the credit requirements may not apply

The space types in LEED sometimes have different requirements

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Which of the following is the median payback period for the commissioning of new buildings?
A. 2.6 years B. 1.5 years C. 3.9 years D. 4.8 years

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D. 4.8 years

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What variables measure a refrigerant’s impact on the environment? (Choose 2)
A. Ozone depletion potential B. Greenhouse gas lifetime C. Global warming potential D. Global warming period E. Lifecycle potential

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A. Ozone depletion potential C. Global warming potential

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With regards to refrigerants what is a natural conflict between the prevention of ozone depletion and global warming? A. Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient B. Refrigerants contain global warming gases C. Refrigerants that deplete the ozone layer are less efficient D. Refrigerants contain ozone layer gases

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A. Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient

81
Q

Commissioning of a building is intended to verify the building and its systems meet which of the following:
A. The owner’s project requirements B. HVAC specifications C. Occupant preferences D. Local building code

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A. The owner’s project requirements

82
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Which of the following is NOT an example of on-site generated renewable energy?
A. Wind B. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) C. Solar D. Biofuel-based electrical system

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B. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)

83
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Developing nations banned ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFCs) under the:
A. EPA Clean Air Act B. Kyoto Treaty C. Montreal Protocol D. Executive Order 95-231

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C. Montreal Protocol

84
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What is GWP as it relates to refrigerants?
A. The efficiency of a refrigerant B. The potential for a single molecule of the refrigerant to destroy the ozone layer C. The speed at which an appliance loses its refrigerant D. A measurement of how much effect the given refrigerant will have on global warming in relation to carbon dioxide.

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D. A measurement of how much effect the given refrigerant will have on global warming in relation to carbon dioxide

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