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Which of the following materials are may be classified as Rapidly Renewable Materials bio-based materials under the LEED rating system?(Select 3)

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Cotton Bamboo Linoleum

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What reference standard sets the baseline for indoor water consumption?

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Energy Policy Act of 1992

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All of the following are strategies to reduce outdoor water use EXCEPT?

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Choosing invasive plants

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The LEED Checklist has which of the following options next to each credit?

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Yes, Maybe,and No (Y/?/N)

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To which of the following might a demand-controlled ventilation system, and the energy saved from that system, contribute? (Select 2)

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Energy and Atmosphere

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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?

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10 years

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For the Light Pollution Reduction credit, light trespass refers to:

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Obtrusive illumination that is unwanted

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What are the advantages of compact development? (Select 3)

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More efficient public transportation Less sprawl More pedestrian friendly

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Which of the following strategies would promote better erosion and sedimentation control during construction? (Select 2)

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Sediment basin mulching

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What are two responsibilities of the contractor that support LEED documentation? (Select 2)

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Provide evidence of waste diverted from landfill Provide material safety data sheets or other manufacturer source of VOC data with paint submittals

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Which of the following organizations publish data regarding the emissions and/or fuel efficiency of vehicles?

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ACEEE American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

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Which of the following best describes a synergy between EQ (Environmental Quality) and EA (Energy and Atmosphere)?

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Increased daylight glazing could reduce the need for electric lighting

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When calculating percentages for recycled content for materials and resources, what is the equation used?

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(.5) Pre-Consumer + Post-Consumer

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Which two of the following are nonregularly occupied spaces? (select 2)

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Bathrooms Hallways

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Which of the following elements would not be included in the scope of fundamental refrigerant management? (Select 2)

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Water cooler Standard refrigerator

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What referenced standard is used to develop an energy simulation?

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ASHRAE 90.1-2010

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When choosing a project site, which of the following would be the best option to develop on?

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A previously developed site within a brownfield

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What material is assumed to have a minimum post-consumer recycled content when no supporting documentation can be obtained?

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Steel

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Achieving which of the following credits or prerequisites would most benefit from the involvement of the facility manager?

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Advanced Energy Metering

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A landscape architect would most likely assist in the submittals for which of the following credits? (Select 2)

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SiteDevelopment - Protect or Restore Habitat Heat Island Reduction

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Which of the following could be considered an innovative strategy and could gain Innovation points for a new construction project certification?

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Green housekeeping

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What are strategies to help reduce vehicle miles traveled to and from a project building? (Select 2)

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Provide a car-share program that allows the occupants to share vehicles Provide preferred parking spaces close to the entrance for carpools or vanpools

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How much does it cost to register a project for LEED BD+C certification?

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$900 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $1,200 others

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A water efficient strategy to reduce potable water demand for the interior of a building would include (Select 3)

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Installing aerators into lavatory faucet Using graywater for flush fixtures Implementing low-flow toilets

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Which of the following types of products can become Green-e certified?
Renewable Energy
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What is the legal instrument that regulates current land use?
zoning
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Which type of product declaration counts a whole product for credit calculation purposes in the MR credit Environmental Product Declaration?
Product-specific Type III EPD
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Bio-based materials, FSC certified wood, materials reuse, and recycled content are all referenced under which MR credit option?
Leadership Extraction Practices
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For MR credit calculation purposes, product and material cost includes which of the following? (Select 2)
all taxes delivery costs
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Analysis of a product's partial life cycle, that omits the use and disposal phases of the product, is called:
Cradle-to-gate
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A rapidly renewable material is defined as one that:
Has a growth cycle of 10 years or less
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Using native and adapted plant species can help to achieve which of the following? (Select 3)
Provide benefits for local wildlife Reduce the need for pesticides or fertilizers Reduce the amount of water required for irrigation
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Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control is concerned mainly with which one of the following?
preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating the air in occupied spaces
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Why should a green project be located in an existing community?
The connection to diverse uses is present
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Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of waste-to-energy as a diversion strategy for Construction and Demolition Waste Management?
The combustion of wood or "wood-derived fuel" is considered waste-to-energy and is included in the referenced criteria
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Which two of the following is never considered to be a source for graywater? (Select 2)
Urinals Toilets
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Which of the following has the strongest relationship with local zoning?
Parking capacity
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A project team is deciding if various innovative strategies are eligible for points in the Innovation category. Which of the following are recommended approaches?
Read the ID credit catalog document.
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A project team's local jurisdiction enforces an erosion and sedimentation control requirement that is more stringent that the EPA Construction General Permit. What should the project team do?
Comply with the local requirements and include submittals verifying that the requirements are more stringent
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What are the requirements when submitting a credit for Innovation? (Select 3)
The credit must submit requirements for compliance The credit must have an intent
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Which of the following is the best definition for zoning?
A legal instrument regulating land use
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Which is a common problem regarding many traditional zoning ordinances?
They do not address issues related to open space
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What are some simple strategies to reduce the total energy consumption on a building? (Select 2)
Compressed workweek Telecommuting
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Which of the following best describes a synergy between SS and EA?
Utilizing a vegetated roof can help cool the building
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A project team is attempting compliance with the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit. Which of the following strategies could
Locate within 1/2 mile walking distance of at least 10 diverse uses Achieve a minimum density of 60,000 square feet per net acre
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Which of the following should not be included in the project budget?
Government lobbying fees
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Which of the following refers to the act of approving a project team's submittals and issuing an award?
certification
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All of the following are stated characteristics of the LEED rating system, except-(Select 2)
Democratic Academic
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Each of the following are LEED rating system adaptations except
Multiple Buildings
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A newly built high-rise residential building has been occupied for two months. Which of the following at this time?LEED rating systems can be attempted
There are no applicable rating systems
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What statements about the LEED process are true? (Select 2)
No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase Submittal If the execution of a design phase credit changes during construction, it must be resubmitted during the Construction Phase Submittal
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To achieve LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection, which site CAN a project develop on:
Previously developed site that is 10 feet above the elevations of the 100-year flood as defined by FEMA
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Which of the following are considered diverse uses for development density and community connectivity: (Select 3)
Fire station Hardware Museum
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Which of the following is true for Bicycle Storage for LEED?
The number of bike racks required is partially based on peak users
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What would help encourage the use of green vehicles? (select 2)
Provide discounted parking for green vehicles. Designate parking spaces near the building entrance for green vehicles.
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Structural controls for erosion and sedimentation control: (Select 2)
Silt fencing Sediment traps
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Which of the following statements are true of LEED? (Select 3)
All prerequisites are required based on the Rating System Adaptation. LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating System. Credits within each category offer potential project points, which determine the LEED Certification level
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Which of the following would not help increase the open space on a site?
Plant only native plants.
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Reducing the amount of light that leaves the project site at night time would result in: (select 2)
Safer migrations for birds More visible stars
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What is the main standard used to define the baseline per flush and flow rates for the water efficiency of fixtures used in the interior of the building?
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992
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Water is periodically discharged from cooling towers as blowdown. Why is this necessary?
To reduce concentrations of dissolved solids
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Components of the building envelope that would be included in the energy model (select 3)
Roof Windows Spray foam insulation
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Which of the following statements are true (select 2)
Fundamental Refrigerant Management is most concerned with ozone depletion CFC's are man- made
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Which of the following is true for projects using both electricity and natural gas energy inputs? (select 2)
Both gas and electric use must be considered when attempting Green Power. The project must purchase green power, carbon offsets, or RECs to earn Green Power
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How is the total percentage of construction waste diverted from the landfill calculated?
recycled waste ÷ (landfill waste + recycled waste)
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Which of the following is an environmental benefit of reusing a building?
Reduces demands on virgin resources
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A United Nations study indicates that which of the following percentages of the ecosystem services that have been assessed worldwide are currently degraded or used unsustainably?
0.6
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Regularly occupied spaces would include which of the following:
Doorm room
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What does the built environment refer to?
Any environment that is human-made and provides a structure for human activity
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What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project?
Review laws and standards
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Which of the following building components contribute to the plug load
Computers
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What will be reduced with developments located within walking distance of diverse uses?
Air pollution
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Why is it important to categorize spaces in LEED?
Depending on the space categorization, the credit requirements may not apply
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Which of the following project team member(s) is typically responsible for developing the erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan for construction activity pollution prevention
The civil engineer(s)
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Which of the following would a landscape architect use to measure the outdoor water use of a project?
EPA Water Sense Water Budget Tool
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Which of the following instances of documentation is an acceptable form when the name of the organization is appearing in a press release for the first time?
U.S. Green Building Council
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What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as identified within the LEED rating system
Prerequisite
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Which of the following preventative maintenance tasks would a facility manager routinely perform to maintain indoor air quality?
Calibrating sensors and Replacing air filters
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Some wood flooring recovered from a local barn demolition is being used for the flooring in a new office project. What type of material is the wood flooring considered?
Reused material
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What is USGBC'S vision
Building and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation
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What is one role of GBCI?
Third-party technical reviews of registered LEED projects
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An architectural firm is meeting with a building owner that has never done a LEED project before. What are some of the obstacles the firm may encounter with the owner?
The additional time for the integrative process
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Which of the following is an example of infill development?
An office project on a previously developed site in a city center
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The United States buildings account for ___ carbon dioxide emissions
0.38
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A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category?
Sustainable Sites
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Which of these sites if selected would most help with increasing diversity of uses?
A site within walking distance to a public park
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Using passive strategies such as daylighting is an example of which of the following:
Reducing energy demand
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What are the environmental benefits of selecting a previously developed site for a project?
Preserving open space
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What are the roles of USGBC?
Administering and creating the LEED rating system and issuing LEED building certifications
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In commercial buildings, on average which end use consumes the most energy?
Space heating
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Which part of the development process would inform design decisions, such as locating community gardens in areas with fertile soils?
Site assesment
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Which of the following is NOT a minimum program requirement (MPR)
Commitment to sharing whole-building energy and waste usage data
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When calculating building energy performance, what is included as process energy?
Elevator
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Increasing the thermal mass of a building and installing a photovoltaic system would help with:
Reducing energy demand and increasing renewable energy
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Which of the following best describes systems thinking?
An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts influence many other parts
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What do the credits in the Materials and Resources (MR) category focus on?
Minimizing the embodied impacts associated with the entire life-cycle of building materials
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Construction activity pollution prevention should address what environmental protection measures?
Waterway sedimentation
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What statement is true regarding green building?
The construction of green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings
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Which factor would increase outdoor water use?
Using turfgrass for groundcover
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Grammatically, what language is the appropriate usage to describe a project that has been certified at any level?
Leed-certified
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What describes a project that has been certified to the base level?
LEED Certified
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Which of the following is a measure of energy use intensity?
Energy consumed per unit of floor space
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A building's total emissions footprint does which of the following over time?
Incrementally increases
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Which of the following does a site assessment evaluate?
Hydrology and Geology
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A building owner in a hot climate wants to include a green roof for insulation and an air-tight building for energy efficiency. During the integrative process what would need to be discussed as a part of this strategy?
Bringing in additional fresh air for the indoor air quality
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The build environment, including buildings and transportation systems, account for what percent of all greenhouse gas emissions
Two-thirds
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Which of the following is most important to the design and construction of a building for emissions reduction?
Building location
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What is lighting power density measured in?
Installed lighting power per unit area
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A door found onsite and turned into a table as part of a major renovation would be considered what type of material?
Reused
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What is the impact of creating a dense, compact mixed-use neighborhood?
Less pavement for roads and less infrastructure for utilities are needed
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If a project owner wants to create a landscape with plants that require watering, which of the following is the minimum outdoor water reduction from a baseline required for a new office project?
0.3
112
What is an example of adaptive reuse?
Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex
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What amount of time do people in the United States spend on average indoors?
0.9
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A project administrator needs specific information on the VOCs in the paint need to be uploaded into LEED Online. Where would this information be found?
MSDS
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The use of a brownfield site can enhance a community. What must occur for a brownfield site to be developed?
The site must be remediated
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A member company wants to display its USGBC member logo. What would be an appropriate use for the USGBC member logo?
On company letterhead
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A project developer is creating an erosion and sedimentation control plan. The plan must conform to which of the following requirements?
The EPA Construction General Permit or the local equivalent

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