Question 1

Which of the following credit categories identifies environmental issues that are most relevant for a project's chapter area or country?

Options :

A : Location and Transportation

B : Energy and Atmosphere

C : Sustainable Sites

D : Regional Priority

Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the following pairs of strategies can help reduce the landscape water demand beyond the prerequisite level in Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

Options :

A : Mulched paths and weather sensor controls

B : Artificial turf grass and alternative water sources

C : Plant species selection and permeable pavement

D : Alternative water sources and smart scheduling technology

Answer: D

Question 3

Which strategy should be employed to improve daylighting when designing a new building?

Options :

A : Increase the building depth

B : Increase the number of skylights

C : Increase the height of interior partitions

D : Decrease the number of exterior light shelves

Answer: B

Question 4

The Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction takes into account both new and three-year aged Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) values for roofing material because

Options :

A : SRI generally increases with age

B : SRI generally decreases with age

C : SRI generally remains the same with age

D : SRI generally does not impact the Heat Island Effect

Answer: B

Question 5

During a review of the HVAC equipment submittal, the Commissioning Authority (CxA) determined that the contractor substituted a higher efficiency piece of equipment. Which of the following is the priority for the CxA to consider?

Options :

A : Energy meter location

B : Equipment Maintenance Plan

C : Owner-s Project Requirements

D : Coordination of other contractors

Answer: C