LEED Indoor Environmental Quality AP

Question 1

An office building has six individual workstations, two private offices, and a conference room. What lighting control configuration would meet the requirements of EQ Credit Interior Lighting? A. Individual lighting controls for all workstations and the offices B. Individual lighting controls for four workstations and multizone control for the conference room C. Individual lighting controls for all workstations D. Individual lighting controls for the offices and multizone control for the conference room

Answer 1

B. Individual lighting controls for four workstations and multizone control for the conference room: There are 8 individual occupant spaces, so any combination that equals 50 percent of the individual spaces would count as meeting the requirements.

Question 2

What monitoring must occur for Thermal Comfort? (Choose 2) A. Humidity B. CO2 levels C. Surface temperature D. Air temperature

Answer 2

A. Humidity D. Air Temperature

Question 3

Which of the following are part of a green cleaning policy? (Choose 2) A. Addressing staffing shortages B. Plan for training facility personnel on the recycling of product packaging C. Description of how the policy complies with applicable local regulatory requirements D. Safe disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Answer 3

A. Addressing staffing shortages B. Plan for training facility personnel on the recycling of product packaging

Question 4

A project has a cleaning vendor that is not highly engaged with the owner or building management team. The project team wants to change to a certified cleaning company to support a green cleaning policy. What approved third-party certifications are acceptable? (Choose 2) A. GS-42 B. CIMS-GB C. Design for the Environment D. ASTM Cleaning Standard

Answer 4

A. GS-42 B. CIMS-GB

• Green Seal’s Environmental Standard for Commercial Cleaning Services (GS-42); or
• International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS-GB); or
• Local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.

Question 5

Who can assess custodial effectiveness? (Choose 2) A. Two members of the project team working separately B. Independent third party C. Any single member of the project team D. Any LEED AP E. Any individual

Answer 5

A. Two members of the project team working separately B. Independent third party

Question 6

A project can meet the performance requirements of EQ Credit IPM if the IPM service is provided by a certified member of what programs? (Choose 3) A. GreenPro B. GreenSeal C. APPA D. EcoWise E. GreenShield

Answer 6

A. GreenPro D. EcoWise E. GreenShield
A project meets the requirements if the IPM service is provided by a certified member in good standing of GreenPro, EcoWise, or GreenShield, or a program with equivalent IPM standards, who complies with the program’s standards.

Question 7

What must occur for air temperature monitoring for Thermal Comfort? A. Install at least one sensor in each humidity zone B. Install a sensor in at least every 20x20 foot (6x6 meter) grid C. Install a sensor in each return air duct D. Install at least one sensor for each occupied thermal zone

Answer 7

D. Install at least one sensor for each occupied thermal zone

Question 8

During the performance period what equipment must meet the sustainability criteria to achieve IEQ Credit Green Cleaning - Equipment? A. Only powered vacuum cleaners B. All equipment purchased, leased, or used by contractors C. Existing equipment only D. All new and existing equipment

Answer 8

B. All equipment purchased, leased, or used by contractors

Question 9

How would a project team determine the baseline data used to inform the thermal comfort zone calculation that is used to establish alarm set point? (Choose 2) A. Permanent monitoring equipment B. Occupant survey C. Historical weather data obtained from a nearby airport D. Handheld meters

Answer 9

A. Permanent monitoring equipment D. Handheld meters

Question 10

A green cleaning policy addresses all of the following EXCEPT: A. In which part of the building chemicals will be stored B. Strategies for conserving water used for cleaning C. The education of cleaning staff on what to do when spills happen D. The type of materials that will be used for wiping down surfaces

Answer 10

D. The type of materials that will be used for wiping down surfaces

Question 11

Lighting controls in a shared multi-occupant space must have which characteristic to count toward EQ Credit Interior Lighting? A. A BUG rating B. Three lighting levels C. A lighting power density of at most 0.7 lumens/SF D. An occupancy sensor

Answer 11

B. Three lighting levels
Individual lighting controls and controls for shared multi-occupant spaces must support at least three lighting levels: on, off, and midlevel. Midlevel is defined as 30 percent to 70 percent of the maximum illumination level, not including daylighting contributions.

Question 12

What minimum amount products must be purchased that meet the standards for EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Products and Materials? A. 75 percent, by cost, of the total purchases in the performance period B. 75percent, by volume, of the total annual purchases C. 75 percent, by cost, of the total annual purchases D. 75 percent, by weight, of the total annual purchases

Answer 12

C. 75 percent, by cost, of the total annual purchases. This is the correct percent. Remember products that don’t fall under any standards are excluded.

Question 13

Smoking cannot be prohibited for the full 25 feet (7.5 m) near a building’s front entrance due to local code and the presence of a public sidewalk. Which action should the project team take for EQ Prerequisite ETS Control?
A. Install a barrier between the public sidewalk and the building entrance B. Pressurize the building entrance so smoke will not transfer into the building C. Provide documentation of the code D. Install no-smoking signs along the sidewalk

Answer 13

C. Provide documentation of the code
If there is a code limitation, document it when submitting documentation for the prerequisite. Remember that public sidewalks are not considered used by businesses, so the no-smoking requirement doesn’t apply.

Question 14

How can projects located outside the United States demonstrate minimum outdoor airflow rates are achieved? A. Installing CO2 monitors in all densely occupied spaces B. CEN requirements C. Implementing a ventilation maintenance program D. Through the CIBSE AM10 flow chart

Answer 14

B. CEN requirements

The CEN requirements are applicable to projects outside the U.S.

Question 15

The basic conditions of what areas should be recorded using the forms provided by I-BEAM? (Choose 3) A. Building exterior B. Mechanical systems C. Occupied spaces D. Passive systems E. Plumbing systems

Answer 15

A. Building exterior
B. Mechanical systems
C. Occupied spaces
EPA Indoor Air Quality Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM). comprehensive tool to help building operators learn about indoor air quality, identify air quality issues in their facilities, and improve the indoor air quality in their buildings.

Question 16

If the results of an occupant survey indicate that more than what of the occupants are dissatisfied then a corrective action plan must be implemented to address comfort issues. A. 20 percent B. 5 percent C. 10 percent D. 30 percent

Answer 16

A. 20 percent

Question 17

How often does an I-BEAM audit need to be completed? A. Once during the first year of initial certification, then every 4 years B. Once every performance period C. Once for initial certification, then after every facility renovation D. Once every 5 years

Answer 17

D. Once every 5 years

Teams must complete an I-BEAM audit at least once every five years.

Question 18

The project team for a data center has specified MERV 13 (F7) filtration media to enhance IAQ. The data center includes office space for 10 percent of the gross floor area. Where will the filtration need to be used? A. In all ventilation systems within the data center B. In all occupied spaces within the data center C. In ventilation systems serving the office space of the data center D. In any densely or non-regularly occupied space within the data center

Answer 18

C. In ventilation systems serving the office space of the data center
There are a few adaptations for EQ Credit Enhanced IAQ Strategies.
For data centers, the filtration is necessary for ventilation systems serving regularly occupied spaces. The office space is considered regularly occupied.
Warehouse projects pursuing the entryway systems strategy the entryway systems are not required at doors leading from the exterior to the loading dock or garage.

Question 19

What must a school project include to indicate smoking is not allowed? A. No smoking signs at the property line adjacent to all pedestrian and vehicular entrances B. Striped sidewalks indicating the no-smoking boundary C. Include the policy in monthly newsletters to parents and school vendors D. Education program for students on the dangers of smoking

Answer 19

A. No smoking signs at the property line adjacent to all pedestrian and vehicular entrances

Question 20

A project design for a convention center includes rollout mats to improve indoor air quality. All EXCEPT which factor would require the rollout mats for enhanced IAQ?
A. An entry between an underground parking garage and the building B. A building entryway attached to a parking structure C. An entryway in the rear of the building that connects to outside open space D. Connections between concourses

Answer 20

D. Connections between concourses
The credit requirement for entryway systems must include all regularly used exterior entrances, defined as ‘a frequently used means of gaining access to a building. Examples include the main building entrance as well as any building entryways attached to parking structures, underground parking garages, underground pathways, or outside spaces. Atypical entrances, emergency exits, atriums, connections between concourses, and interior spaces are not included.’ - USGBC

Question 21

At a minimum what should an I-BEAM audit be based on? A. The baseline I-BEAM IAQ audit forms B. Repair orders C. O+M Plan D. Current Facilities Requirements

Answer 21

A. The baseline I-BEAM IAQ audit forms
Use the I-BEAM forms provided by the EPA to support the IAQ audit.
Teams are required to structure the audit with the baseline IAQ forms found under Section A of the EPA I-BEAM forms Web site.

Question 22

What is EPA’s I-BEAM used for? A. Developing an IAQ management program B. Certifying certain classes of environmentally preferable products C. Auditing energy performance D. Providing information on environmentally preferable products

Answer 22

A. Developing an IAQ management program
I-BEAM is used to develop and implement an ongoing IAQ management program for the requirements of IEQ Credit IAQ Management Program.

Question 23

EQ Prerequisite ETS Control prevents or minimizes exposure of environmental tobacco smoke to all of the following except: A. Potable water sources B. Building occupants C. Indoor surfaces D. Ventilation air distribution systems

Answer 23

A. Potable water sources

Question 24

The maintenance plan for ventilation systems during the performance period is typically satisfied by: A. Verifying the occupancy and space usage of the building has not changed substantially B. The preventative maintenance plan required for EA Prerequisite Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices C. Recalculating the outdoor airflow rates D. Checking the outdoor airflow rates monitored by a BAS system for compliance

Answer 24

B. The preventative maintenance plan required for EA Prerequisite Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices

Question 25

What minimum level of cleanliness must a project achieve based on APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines? A. 1.0 B. 2.5 C. 5.0 D. 2.0 E. 3.0

Answer 25

B. 2.5

LEED projects must achieve a score of 2.5 or better.

Question 26

A school project has mixed-mode ventilation. During the performance period what does the project need to do for EQ Prerequisite Minimum IAQ? A. Replace all air filters on each HVAC unit at least quarterly B. Measure outdoor airflow to demonstrate sufficient ventilation is being supplied to the building C. Implement the indoor air quality procedure defined in ASHRAE 62.1-2010 D. Alarm the facility management when indoor air flow rates decrease by 10 percent from a setpoint

Answer 26

B. Measure outdoor airflow to demonstrate sufficient ventilation is being supplied to the building
This is part of the performance period.

Question 27

What is a core principal of green cleaning? A. Never using concentrated chemicals B. Minimal use of harmful chemicals C. Universal notification D. Storing all chemicals in one place

Answer 27

B. Minimal use of harmful chemicals

Question 28

A high-rise project in a dense urban area would have difficulty achieving which type of view? A. Views with a view factor of 3 or greater B. Views of objects at least 25 feet (7.5 m) from the exterior of the glazing C. Unobstructed views located within the distance of 3 times the head height of the vision glazing D. Views of movement

Answer 28

D. Views of movement
Urban projects will have trouble with views of movement since the buildings are close together and this makes it hard to see people and cars moving below while in a workstation.

Question 29

How frequently should occupant surveys be performed to achieve IEQ Credit Occupant Comfort Survey? A. Once every six months B. Annually C. Every two years D. Once during the performance period

Answer 29

C. Every two years

Question 30

A project with mixed-mode ventilation is located in an area where ozone exceeds the most recent three-year average. The mechanical portion of the project will comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2010. What else is required for minimum IAQ? A. CO2 monitors in all densely occupied areas B. Alarmed openings for naturally ventilated spaces C. MERV 13 filters on all air returns D. Air-cleaning devices for ozone

Answer 30

D. Air-cleaning devices for ozone

If the area has high ozone, ozone filters are required in the system for mechanical ventilation.

Question 31

An owner occupies 80 percent of an office building and leases out the remaining spaces to several tenants. The owner has their own in-house green cleaning policy while the tenants do not. What is true about this approach as it applies to Green Cleaning Policy? A. The owner would need to change to a certified cleaning service to comply with the prerequisite B. The tenants need to have a green cleaning policy or clean their spaces with a certified cleaning provider. C. This is allowed as all of the green cleaning procedures, materials and services that are under the building and managements control are addressed by one or both options for the prerequisite D. The owner occupies enough of the building area so that the in-house green-cleaning policy meets the prerequisite requirements

Answer 31

C. This is allowed as all of the green cleaning procedures, materials and services that are under the building and managements control are addressed by one or both options for the prerequisite
Teams may use a combination of these two options so long as all of the green cleaning procedures, materials and services that are under the building and managements control are addressed by one or both options.

Question 32

Which standards would a project team consult for thermal comfort in a mechanically ventilated building? (Choose 2) A. ISO Standard 7730: 2005 and CEN Standard EN 15251:2007 B. ASHRAE 55-2010 C. CIBSE AM10 D. ASHRAE 62.1-2010

Answer 32

A. ISO Standard 7730: 2005 and CEN Standard EN 15251:2007
B. ASHRAE 55-2010
In the U.S., projects will use ASHRAE 55 for both mechanical and naturally ventilated spaces. Outside the U.S., the ISO and CEN standard is used for mechanically ventilated spaces.

Question 33

What attributes of vacuum cleaners will meet the sustainability criteria of EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Equipment? (Choose 2) A. Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute B. Weigh less than 20 pounds (9 kg) C. Battery powered D. Operate with a maximum sound level of 70 decibels or less

Answer 33

A. Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute D. Operate with a maximum sound level of 70 decibels or less

Question 34

When maintaining artificial lighting, which light source will approximate natural light? A. A light source with a color-rendering index above 80 B. Task lighting C. A light source with a ratio of average ceiling illuminance to work surface illuminance that does not exceed 1:10 D. Direct-only overhead lighting

Answer 34

A. A light source with a color-rendering index above 80
Option 2 Lighting Quality of EQ Interior Lighting has eight strategies. Understand the methodology behind each of these strategies, which are listed in the Behind the Intent section.

Question 35

How many cleanliness levels exist in APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines? A. 5 B. 10 C. 7 D. 3

Answer 35

A. 5

The APPA guidelines have an appearance level score from 1 (highest cleanliness) to 5 (most unkempt).

Question 36

A project can’t meet the outdoor airflow rates for ASHRAE 62.1-2010 because of the existing building’s systems. What minimum outdoor airflow would be required for EQ Prerequisite Minimum IAQ? A. 0.50 cubic feet per minute per square foot (2.54 liters per second per square meter) at 50 Pa of enclosure B. 3,500 cubic feet per square foot (1,065 cubic meters / square meter) C. There is no minimum D. 10 cubic feet per minute (5 liters / second) per person

Answer 36

D. 10 cubic feet per minute (5 liters / second) per person
The maximum amount of air must to be supplied is no less than ten cubic feet per minute, five liters per second of outdoor air per person.

Question 37

In a hotel project what areas of the building are excluded from the Thermal Comfort requirements? A. Breakfast area B. Lobby C. Front desk D. Guest rooms

Answer 37

D. Guest rooms

Guest rooms are assumed to have adequate thermal comfort since each room would have a thermostat.

Question 38

A single-story office building has a multiple-zone ventilation system. The ventilation calculations indicate the one of the zones does not provide enough air to meet the referenced standard. Which action should the project team take? A. Install a higher-rated MERV filter to the zone in need of more air B. Increase the size of the air returns in the space C. Increase the supply airflow to the zone in need of more air D. Check if the average airflow of all the zones is enough to meet the requirements

Answer 38

C. Increase the supply airflow to the zone in need of more air
All spaces must meet the minimum ventilation requirements. Compare the calculations with the required airflow and make adjustments if necessary.

Question 39

A project team is inventorying the regularly occupied spaces of an office building occupied by one tenant. Under what circumstances could any of the regular occupied spaces be excluded from the requirements of daylighting? A. When spaces require security B. When occupants have noise concerns C. When the glazing has a fritted pattern D. When tasks would be hindered by the use of daylight

Answer 39

D. When tasks would be hindered by the use of daylight. This is the only exception allowed.

Question 40

A residential project is not able to meet the leakage requirements for ETS control. How can the project team achieve the prerequisite? A. Apply for an exception from the LEED reviewer B. Exclude the residential units that cannot meet the leakage requirements C. Show that each unit was re-sealed during the performance period D. Demonstrate a 30 percent improvement over the most recent baseline leakage rate

Answer 40

D. Demonstrate a 30 percent improvement over the most recent baseline leakage rate
Residential only
Demonstrate on a regular basis (at least once every five years) a maximum leakage of 0.50 cubic feet per minute per square foot (2.54 liters per second per square meter) at 50 Pa of enclosure (i.e., all surfaces enclosing the apartment, including exterior and party walls, floors, and ceilings).
Projects that do not meet the leakage requirement may demonstrate a 30 percent improvement over the most recent baseline. The current measurement establishes the new baseline.

Question 41

A project team is inventorying the regularly occupied spaces of an office building occupied by one tenant. Under what circumstances could any of the regular occupied spaces be excluded from the requirements of views? A. When occupants have noise concerns B. When the glazing has a fritted pattern C. When the space’s functional requirements prohibit the incorporation of glazing for direct access to views D. When the space is located under ground

Answer 41

C. When the space’s functional requirements prohibit the incorporation of glazing for direct access to views
This is the only exception allowed.

Question 42

For an IPM policy when do occupants need to be notified when the application of a pesticide occurs? A. 72 hours before a contracted service provider is scheduled to arrive B. When the pesticide is not a least-risk pesticide C. Always D. When any pesticide is applied indoors

Answer 42

B. When the pesticide is not a least-risk pesticide
At a minimum, the facility manager must notify any building occupant or employee who requests it and post a sign at the application site, which must remain in place for 24 hours.

Question 43

Which space would require CO2 sensors for EQ Credit Enhanced IAQ strategies? A. A data center with a raised floor B. A non-regularly occupied office lobby C. A densely occupied hospital waiting room D. A regularly occupied meeting room

Answer 43

C. A densely occupied hospital waiting room
Carbon dioxide monitoring requires projects with mechanically ventilated spaces to monitor CO2 in all densely occupied spaces.
Densely occupied spaces have an occupant density greater than 25 people/1,000 SF (92 m2).

Question 44

What amount of space needs to be audited for achievement of IEQ Credit Green Cleaning - Custodial Effectiveness Assessment? A. 10 percent of the total floor area B. 10 percent of each of the rooms in each space category C. 10 percent of regularly occupied spaces D. 10 percent of each space type that is regularly occupied

Answer 44

B. 10 percent of each of the rooms in each space category

Question 45

Which actions does a retail building owner need to take to prevent or minimize occupant exposure to environmental tobacco smoke? (Choose 2) A. Prohibit smoking on all public sidewalks bordering the project property line B. Post signage within 10 feet (3 m) of all building entrances indicating the no-smoking policy. C. Prohibit smoking inside the building. D. Provide a health program to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking

Answer 45

B. Post signage within 10 feet (3 m) of all building entrances indicating the no-smoking policy. C. Prohibit smoking inside the building.

Question 46

After adjusting a mechanical ventilation system’s minimum damper settings, improving the functionality of components by cleaning ducts, grills and other components and making repairs, a ventilation system cannot meet the minimum outdoor airflow requirements. What should the project team do? A. Exclude up to 10 percent of the gross floor area and retest the system B. Apply for a jurisdiction exception C. Follow Case 2 of the prerequisite D. Document a 10-year phase-out plan to replace the HVAC system

Answer 46

C. Follow Case 2 of the prerequisite
If teams find that the system is physically incapable of meeting the minimum outdoor airflow requirements even after making adjustments, then Case 2 of the prerequisite applies.

Question 47

What defines a least-risk pesticide? A. Any product that is diluted by at least 5 gallons of water B. Any product applied as a barrier C. Any product that dissipates after 48 hours D. Any product that meets San Francisco’s Tier 3 hazard criteria

Answer 47

D. Any product that meets San Francisco’s Tier 3 hazard criteria
A least-risk pesticide is ‘a registered pesticide in the Tier III (lowest toxicity) category, using the San Francisco Hazard Ranking system, or a pesticide that meets the requirements in the San Francisco Pesticide Hazard Screening Protocol and is sold as a self-contained bait or as a crack-and-crevice treatment used in areas inaccessible to building occupants. Rodenticides are never considered least-risk pesticides.’ - USGBC

Question 48

An office building has several building tenants and uses a certified green cleaning company. What products are EXCLUDED from the tracking and calculations of EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Products and Materials? A. Any cleaning products purchased by tenants B. Any cleaning products used by contracted janitorial services C. Hand soaps and sanitizers D. Any cleaning product and material not covered by a one of the applicable standards

Answer 48

D. Any cleaning product and material not covered by a one of the applicable standards
If the product doesn’t fall under a standard its excluded.

Question 49

What minimal measurements must be taken for air temperature and humidity to achieve EQ Credit Thermal Comfort? A. Seasonal measurement B. At the beginning of each performance period C. Measurements in occupied spaces, at sampling intervals of at least 15 minutes D. Daily measurement at peak occupancy

Answer 49

C. Measurements in occupied spaces, at sampling intervals of at least 15 minutes
The measurements need to be continuously monitored.

Question 50

A project team is creating custodial audit forms based off of the APPA Operational Guidelines for educational facilities. What pieces of information should the forms contain? (Choose 3) A. Time-averaged weighting factors B. Quality assessment feedback C. No cost items that can be improved D. Relevant portions of the green cleaning policy E. Appearance items F. Space type

Answer 50

A. Time-averaged weighting factors
The time average weightings factors assign relative importance to each appearance item.
E. Appearance items
A set appearance item will be scored by the auditor. These are listed in the APPA guidelines.
F. Space type
For space type; categorize spaces according to the 33 types listed in Appendix B of the APPA Guidelines.

Question 51

What is required of an I-BEAM audit? A. Completing technically difficult preventive maintenance B. Implementing no-cost issues C. Balancing D. Testing

Answer 51

B. Implementing no-cost issues

Any no cost issues found during the audit must be resolved.

Question 52

Updating light fixtures with ones that have an illuminance of less than 2,500 cd/m2 for all regularly occupied spaces would help with which action? A. Reducing contrast between the ceiling and a luminaire B. Reducing disability and discomfort glare C. Reducing maintenance costs D. Approximating natural light

Answer 52

B. Reducing disability and discomfort glare
Option 2 Lighting Quality of EQ Interior Lighting has eight strategies. Understand the methodology behind each of these strategies, which are listed in the Behind the Intent section.

Question 53

What is a view factor? A. Illuminance levels calculated at a point on a vertical surface or that occur on a vertical plane B. An hourly illuminance level at least 1,000 lux higher than any directly adjacent grid point C. That portion of exterior windows that permits views to the exterior (or an atrium) D. A measure of the amount and quality of views within a 90-degree cone of vision from an individual workstation

Answer 53

D. A measure of the amount and quality of views within a 90-degree cone of vision from an individual workstation
This is the correct definition. View factor is rated from 0 (poor quality) to 5 (high quality).

Question 54

Vertical landscaping would help a project with which type of view? A. Flora, fauna, and sky B. Views with a view factor of 3 or greater C. Multiple lines of site-to-perimeter glazing D. Unobstructed views located within the distance of 3 times the head height of the vision glazing

Answer 54

A. Flora, fauna, and sky
One of the four view types are views that include at least two of the following: (1) flora, fauna, or sky; (2) movement; and (3) objects at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the exterior of the glazing;

Question 55

What does I-BEAM stand for? A. Indoor Air Quality Building Efficiency and Analysis B. Indoor Air Quality Building Education and Assessment Model C. Indoor Building Environment and Management D. Indoor Building Environment Air Management

Answer 55

B. Indoor Air Quality Building Education and Assessment Model

Question 56

Which enhanced IAQ strategy is not available for naturally ventilated spaces? A. CO2 monitoring B. Filtration C. Outdoor air monitoring D. Alarmed openings

Answer 56

Filtration media applies for mechanically ventilated spaces only.

Question 57

For mechanically ventilated spaces which design factor must the project team verify are included in order to meet outdoor airflow requirements? A. A dynamic reset feature for when operating conditions change B. A 10-cfm minimum per person for all occupied spaces C. MERV 13 filters for each zone serving regularly occupied spaces D. VAV terminal units

Answer 57

B. A 10-cfm minimum per person for all occupied spaces

All occupied spaces must have a minimum of 10 cfm per person.

Question 58

A project team for an office building took daylight measurements in all regularly occupied spaces in the month of June. Which action must occur for the project to achieve Daylight Measurement for EQ Credit Daylight and Quality Views? A. A daylight modeler must be hired to confirm the results of the measurements. B. The team must verify multiple lines of sight to vision glazing. C. A second set of measurements must be taken in October-February to determine compliant floor areas. D. A narrative must be written documenting how the daylighting impacted the occupants during the performance period.

Answer 58

C. A second set of measurements must be taken in October-February to determine compliant floor areas.
Two measurements must be taken for the option.

Question 59

In a mixed-mode system where the mechanical ventilation is inactivated how does the project team confirm that natural ventilation is an appropriate strategy for minimum IAQ? A. Use the CIBSE AM10 manual B. Complete an engineering assessment of the system’s maximum outdoor air delivery rate C. Modify or maintain each outdoor air intake, supply air fan, and ventilation distribution system to meet the outdoor air intake flow rates, using the ASHRAE ventilation rate procedure or a local equivalent, whichever is more stringent D. Follow the indoor air quality procedure defined in ASHRAE Standard 62.1?2010

Answer 59

A. Use the CIBSE AM10 manual
Naturally ventilated projects use the CIBSE AM10 manual to confirm that natural ventilation is an appropriate strategy and if so implement the natural ventilation procedure of ASHRAE 62.1-2010. This is also applicable in mixed mode systems where mechanical ventilation is inactivated.

Question 60

For Thermal Comfort a system alarm must be triggered when measured temperature is outside a defined range. How would the project team set the values that trigger an alarm? A. Calculate an acceptable range using ASHRAE 55-2010 or ISO and CEN standards B. Set the values based on plus or minus 5 percent of the building’s yearly average values for the prior performance period C. Use the predefined limits in ASHRAE 55-2010 or ISO and CEN standards D. Taking the mean average desired values of an occupant survey to determine an acceptable range

Answer 60

A. Calculate an acceptable range using ASHRAE 55-2010 or ISO and CEN standards
Use the standards to determine the ranges.

Question 61

What do APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines evaluate? A. Custodial staff education B. Cleaning performance using visual inspections C. Green cleaning policies D. Building cleaning products

Answer 61

B. Cleaning performance using visual inspections

Question 62

A project team inventoried the powered janitorial equipment for a school project and found some of the equipment used for floor cleaning is not ergonomic and doesn’t have rubber bumpers. What should be done with the floor cleaners to meet the requirements of EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Equipment? A. Add bumpers to the equipment B. Stop using the equipment C. Discard the equipment D. Develop a phase-out plan for the equipment

Answer 62

D. Develop a phase-out plan for the equipment

A phase out plan would be needed.

Question 63

When using a certified cleaning service what specific items must occur? (Choose 2) A. The cleaning service must contract separately with all tenants B. An audit of the vendor’s certification must be completed within 12 months of the performance period C. The vendor must develop a plan for reduced water, energy, and toxic chemical use D. The vendor must hold occupant training at least yearly

Answer 63

B. An audit of the vendor’s certification must be completed within 12 months of the performance period. C. The vendor must develop a plan for reduced water, energy, and toxic chemical use

Question 64

What does a custodial effectiveness audit NOT include? A. Evaluating surfaces that are cleaned in each space type B. Identifying areas of improvement C. Verification of certification compliance for projects pursuing EQ Prerequisite Green Cleaning Policy Option 2 Certified Cleaning Servic D. Evaluating rooms

Answer 64

C. Verification of certification compliance for projects pursuing EQ Prerequisite Green Cleaning Policy Option 2 Certified Cleaning Service
The audit of the cleaning company’s certification for the prerequisite is not part of the custodial effectiveness audit.
The audit for the prerequisite does not count as the audit for the audit that is part of EQ Green Cleaning - Custodial Effectiveness Assessment.

Question 65

A project has a BAS but the system does not monitor outdoor airflow rates. Who would be responsible for performing the calculations for the minimum outdoor air ventilation rates? A. Building manager B. Project manager C. LEED AP D. Testing and balancing technician

Answer 65

D. Testing and balancing technician

Most project teams need to contract with a testing and balancing technician for this prerequisite.

Question 66

A school project has mixed-mode ventilation. During the performance period what must occur for minimum IAQ? A. Verification of any engineered natural ventilation system approved by the authority with jurisdiction B. Use energy modeling software to confirm the ventilation rate procedure calculations C. Maintenance of ventilation system components and ventilation system testing D. CO2 monitoring

Answer 66

C. Maintenance of ventilation system components and ventilation system testing
For the performance period the project must develop a maintenance plan that complies with ASHRAE 62.1-2010 Section 8.

Question 67

What information must be included on a survey of occupant comfort? (Choose 2) A. Occupant’s name B. Occupant’s level of satisfaction with the workplace temperature C. Occupant’s location in the building D. Occupant’s preferred temperature

Answer 67

B. Occupant's level of satisfaction with the workplace temperature 
Administer at least one occupant comfort survey to collect anonymous responses regarding at least the following:
- acoustics;
- building cleanliness;
- indoor air quality;
- lighting;
- thermal comfort
C. Occupant's location in the building

Question 68

When implementing a tracking plan for each component of a green cleaning policy all of the following would be tracked EXCEPT: A. Vehicle miles traveled by a certified cleaning service B. New cleaning equipment purchases C. Staff training for new hires D. Water use E. Substitutions for cleaning products

Answer 68

A. Vehicle miles traveled by a certified cleaning service
You’re going to track anything with a performance metric:
1. Water, energy, and toxic chemicals reduction
2. Cleaning product purchases as they apply to EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Products and Materials
3. Staff training
4. Cleaning equipment purchases as they apply to EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Equipment

Question 69

How many views must the regularly occupied floor area have for EQ Credit Daylight and Quality Views? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1

Answer 69

A. 2

50 percent of all regularly occupied floor area must have at least two of the following four kinds of views.

Question 70

Views into interior atria may be used to meet up to which percentage of the required area for EQ Credit Daylight and Quality Views? A. 40 percent B. 50 percent C. 25 percent D. 30 percent

Answer 70

D. 30 percent

Question 71

An office building has 5 tenants, one of which does not provide purchasing data for green cleaning products. The 10 percent exclusion of gross floor area does not apply for the tenant. How would the project team account for this situation for EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Products and Materials? A. The tenant can be excluded from all tracking and calculations B. Conduct a waste stream audit to determine which cleaning products are being used C. The purchases for the non-participating tenant spaces must be estimated and is assumed to be 0 percent compliance D. Use the average purchases from the other tenants to estimate the cost of green cleaning products purchased

Answer 71

C. The purchases for the non-participating tenant spaces must be estimated and is assumed to be 0 percent compliance
The quantity of purchases for the non-participating tenant would be extrapolated from the other tenants, and then the estimated compliance would be assumed to be zero.

Question 72

What conditions must be met when installing humidity sensors in a building to achieve IEQ Credit Thermal Comfort? A. For every air temperature sensor, a humidity sensor must be installed B. The humidity sensors must be installed near air temperature sensors C. The sensors must be installed in the breathing zone D. At least one sensor must be installed in each distinct humidity zone

Answer 72

D. At least one sensor must be installed in each distinct humidity zone

Question 73

When performing the ventilation rate procedure calculations for ASHRAE 62.1-2010 to determine the required outdoor airflow, under which condition should the calculations run? A. In heating mode when supply airflows are lowest or supply air temperature is highest B. When each space is at typical occupancy C. At a point when it is not feasible to enter each individual zone into the 62MZCalc spreadsheet D. When the system varies the flow of outdoor air as operating conditions change

Answer 73

A. In heating mode when supply airflows are lowest or supply air temperature is highest
The calculations are run for the worst-case conditions, which are typically defined by this answer choice.

Question 74

Which enhanced IAQ strategy is not available for mechanically ventilated spaces? A. Filtration B. Alarmed openings C. Outdoor air monitoring D. CO2 monitoring

Answer 74

B. Alarmed openings

Alarmed openings is an option for naturally ventilated spaces

Question 75

How could a project team minimize the amount of contrast building occupants experience between the illuminance of work surfaces and the illuminance of surrounding ceiling/wall surfaces? A. Selecting lighting sources with a color rendering index above 80 B. Using lighting sources with long lamp life C. Having surfaces with high reflectance D. Maintaining an illuminance ratio of less than 1:10

Answer 75

D. Maintaining an illuminance ratio of less than 1:10
Option 2 Lighting Quality of EQ Interior Lighting has eight strategies. Understand the methodology behind each of these strategies, which are listed in the Behind the Intent section.

Question 76

The daylight option is most easily archived in what type of building? A. A narrow building B. A building with only one floor C. A tall square building D. A school

Answer 76

A. A narrow building
The daylight option is most easily archived in narrow buildings because a majority of regularly occupied spaces are likely to be within 10 to 15 feet (3 - 4.5 meters) of glazing.

Question 77

All of the following reports would satisfy the ongoing measurement documentation for Thermal Comfort EXCEPT: A. Summary system report of all alarms that occurred during the entire performance period B. Trend graphs of at least 20 percent of the air temperature sensors and 20 percent of the relative humidity sensors C. Air temperature and humidity temperature readings using a handheld meter for all occupied spaces D. Trend graphs of air temperature and relative humidity readings in at least 20 percent of the occupied building floor area

Answer 77

C. Air temperature and humidity temperature readings using a handheld meter for all occupied spaces
This measurement can be used to set the baseline.

Question 78

A school project has both naturally and mechanically ventilated spaces. To provide enhanced IAQ for the students what strategy can the project team select that would earn the project credit?
A. Install filtration in the naturally ventilated space B. Installed alarmed openings in the mechanically ventilated space C. Install an outdoor air measuring device for use whenever the space was operating in natural ventilation mode D. Increase ventilation by 30 percent in all densely occupied areas

Answer 78

C. Install an outdoor air measuring device for use whenever the space was operating in natural ventilation mode

Projects with mix-mode ventilation systems only need to pick one total strategy.

Question 79

What provides guidance on diagnosing and solving common IAQ issues? A. I-BEAM B. ASTM 779-03 C. SMACNA Guidelines D. ASHRAE 62.1-2010

Answer 79

A. I-BEAM

Question 80

When demonstrating the percentage of compliant space for daylight what illuminance must be achieved for the two measurements? A. The average of both measurements must show compliant space with 300 lux to 3,000 lux B. 1,000 lux of direct sunlight for more than 250 hours of the year between 8 AM and 6 PM local time for a full calendar year C. 300 lux for 50 percent of the hours between 8 AM and 6 PM local time for a full calendar year D. Both measurements must show compliant space with 300 lux to 3,000 lux

Answer 80

D. Both measurements must show compliant space with 300 lux to 3,000 lux
Compliant space is defined as at least 50 percent of regularly occupied areas.
Both measurements must demonstrate 300 lux to 3,000 lux for at least 50 percent of the regularly occupied floor area.

Question 81

A project team in a mild climate is certifying a fire station. The station has natural ventilation. Each naturally ventilated space in the design will need to include a mechanical ventilation system as a backup when: A. The naturally ventilated zone is not served by heating or cooling equipment. B. The natural ventilation openings include controls that allow for closing during occupied hours. C. The system is an engineered natural ventilation system approved by the authority with jurisdiction. D. The natural ventilation openings are permanently open.

Answer 81

B. The natural ventilation openings include controls that allow for closing during occupied hours.
A major update in the 2010 standard is that all spaces with natural ventilation must have mechanical ventilation backup unless one of the exceptions applies.
For this choice the exception is that during occupied hours, the controls prevent the opening from closing.

Question 82

Which people must respond to a survey in order to achieve IEQ Credit Occupant Comfort Survey? A. At least 30 percent of regular building occupants and visitors B. At least 30 percent of regular building occupants C. At least 20 percent of full-time employees D. All regular building occupants

Answer 82

B. At least 30 percent of regular building occupants
The responses must be collected from a representative sample of building occupants making up at least 30 percent of the total occupants

Question 83

What defines the ventilation zone? A. Area served by one ventilation duct B. Area with a design occupant density of 25 people or more per 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) C. Area with similar occupancy categories, occupant density, zone air distribution effectiveness and zone primary airflow per unit area D. Area of enclosed space intended for human activities, excluding those spaces that are intended primarily for other purposes, such as storage rooms and equipment rooms, and that are only occupied occasionally and for short periods of time

Answer 83

C. Area with similar occupancy categories, occupant density, zone air distribution effectiveness and zone primary airflow per unit area
This is the ASHRAE 62.1-2010 definition.

Question 84

At a minimum what must occur for Thermal Comfort? A. Survey of building occupants B. ASHRAE Level I Audit C. Periodic air temperature testing D. Permanent monitoring

Answer 84

D. Permanent monitoring
For either option have a permanent monitoring system to ensure ongoing building performance to the desired comfort criteria.

Question 85

Which project features would help provide multiple lines of site to vision glazing? A. A narrow building with shallow floor plates and exterior louvers B. A building with fritted glazing C. An open office plan with curtain wall exteriors that provide views in many directions D. A design that included private offices on the perimeter of the building

Answer 85

C. An open office plan with curtain wall exteriors that provide views in many directions
This view type requires multiple lines of sight to vision glazing in different directions at least 90 degrees apart. An open office with a wall of windows could help achieve this.

Question 86

If a project team is creating their own in-house IPM policy what defines the action threshold specific to each pest and each structural environment? A. The point at which pests must be monitored B. The point when tenants must be notified of a pesticide application C. The point at which tenants must be notified of a pest situation D. The point beyond which the property manager must take some remedial action

Answer 86

D. The point beyond which the property manager must take some remedial action
This is the definition of the action threshold. Each pest has a different threshold.