Quiz #11 - LEED Green Associate

GA02 – Pgs. 777 ANSWERS

GA09 – Pgs. 140-142
GBLCC Section 4: Green Building Core Concepts and Application Strategies: Innovation and Regional Priority

1. Which of these can a project team use to earn an IN Credit: Innovation?

A. Innovation, pilot credit, exemplary performance
B. Innovation, pilot credit, extraordinary performance
C. Innovation or exceptional performance
D. Exceptional performance

2. How is an exemplary performance point earned?

A. Reducing indoor water use by 50% in WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
B. Installing a vegetated roof
C. Achieving double the credit requirements or the next incremental percentage threshold in a credit that
allows exemplary performance
D. Diverting 100% of the project’s construction waste

3. Which of these describes a pilot credit?

A. Pilot credits are a testing area for new ideas in LEED
B. Pilot credits are permanent additions to the LEED rating system
C. Pilot credits cannot be earned by project using LEED BD+C: New Construction
D. Pilot credits replace existing credits

4. Which of these describes a pilot ACP credit?

A. Pilot credits are a testing area for new ideas in LEED
B. Pilot credits are permanent additions to the LEED rating system
C. Pilot credits cannot be earned by project using LEED BD+C: New Construction
D. Pilot ACP credits can be used to replace an existing credit

5. Where can a project team find the currently available Pilot credits?
A. USGBC Web site
B. USGBC Web site in the Pilot Credit Library
C. Rating System Reference Guide
D. LEED Online

6. Where does the project team register to earn a Pilot credit?

A. LEED Online
B. USGBC Web site
C. Project Registration
D. Project Tools

7. Which of these is an example of an innovation credit?

A. Signage indicating the recycled content of a ceiling tile
B. Education program that includes a weekly tour of the building with information about sustainability
C. A self-guided tour of the buildings landscaped areas
D. Parking lot lights that reduced energy demand by 95%
8. What credit category can a project earn a point in for having a LEED AP in a principal role on the project
team?
A. Integrative Process (IP)
B. Regional Priority (RP)
C. Education and Awareness (EA)
D. Innovation (IN)

9. How many points can a project earn for having three LEED AP’s with specialty and one LEED AP as a principal
participant on the project team?
A. 3
B. 0
C. 1
D. 4

10. What is the intent of the Innovation Credit: LEED Accredited Professional?
A. To encourage projects to achieve exceptional or innovative performance.
B. To encourage the team integration required by a LEED project and to streamline the application and
certification process.
C. To encourage the project team to earn the most LEED credits possible.
D. To enhance the ability of LEED project teams to address critical environmental issues.

11. How many Regional Priority credits are there for every location and every rating system?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

12. In what credit category are innovation points earned?

A. Regional Priority
B. Innovation
C. Water Efficiency
D. Energy and Atmosphere

13. Who determines the Regional Priority credits for a project?

A. Zip code
B. USGBC
C. USGBC chapters and the LEED International Roundtable
D. Local USGBC Chapter

14. What is the ultimate goal of Regional Priority credits?

A. To enhance the ability of LEED project teams to address critical environmental issues across the country
and around the world.
B. To recognize projects for innovative building features and sustainable building practices and strategies.
C. To encourage projects to save water and energy.
D. To help projects earn more points.

15. In what credit category can LEED projects earn bonus points for earning credits identified as significantly
important for their project’s location?
A. Innovation
B. Sustainable Sites
C. Location and Transportation
D. Regional Priority
16. Which of these applies to Regional Priority credits?
A. Regional priority credits not available in certain project locations
B. Bonus points for their achievement will be awarded automatically
C. Projects must submit a Regional Priority credit template
D. One point is awarded for each Regional Priority credit achieved, up to a maximum of six

17. Which of these would be exemplary performance for a LEED BD+C: New Construction projects?
A. Having three or more LEED APs on the project team
B. Install a 100% vegetated roof
C. Divert 95% of all construction waste from landfill
D. Earn 55% savings for Water Efficiency Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction

18. How many Continuing Education hours (CE) are required to maintain a LEED Green Associate credential?
A. 15 hours annually
B. 15 hours biannually
C. 30 hours annually
D. 30 hours biannually

19. How many years must a person have held a LEED professional credential to be nominated as a LEED Fellow?
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years

20. Which of these is exclusive to the LEED v4 for Homes rating system?
A. Prerequisites
B. Credits
C. LEED AP with Specialty
D. Green Rater