Question 1

A synthetic turf material, selected for a project, is made of 75% ground up automobile tires. What type of recycled material would these automobile tires be considered?

Options :

A : Commingled recycled content

B : Postconsumer recycled content

C : Preconsumer recycled content

D : Rapidly renewable recycled content

E : Reused recycled content

Answer: B

Question 2

For LEED calculations, water found in a cooling tower would be considered what type of water?

Options :

A : Cooling water

B : Mechanical water

C : Industrial water

D : Process water

Answer: D

Question 3

How can potable water use for irrigation be reduced or eliminated (select two)?

Options :

A : Increase the coverage of turf grass

B : Install submeters

C : Select locally adapted plants

D : Select noninvasive plants

E : Use organic fertilizers

Answer: B,C

Question 4

What strategy is considered by the EPA to have the greatest impact on reducing the solid waste stream?

Options :

A : Material recycling

B : Source reduction

C : Material reuse

D : Material incineration

E : Using recycled content materials

Answer: B

Question 5

What is the Energy Policy Act used for in the LEED Rating Systems?

Options :

A : To set product VOC limits

B : To establish baseline building energy performance

C : To establish baseline building plumbing fixture performance

D : To set indoor air quality requirements

Answer: C