Free LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Practice Test Question

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  The version of LEED that is current at the time of project completion

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  The project team can choose to register under any previously released version of LEED

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  The version of LEED that is current when construction begins

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  The version of LEED that is current at the time of project registration

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  Projects may transfer to LEED 2009 from a previous version of LEED if desired
  
  

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  A project can earn several points early in the design review

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  A project can receive feedback from the design review prior to the construction review

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  Project teams can get a better idea how many LEED points will potentially be awarded after the design review

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  Any credit awarded in the design review does not need to be submitted again

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  The USGBC can rule on the likelihood of obtaining a credit in the design review
  
  

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  Prevent fertilizers from contaminating nearby areas

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  Conserves potable water

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  Reduces the heat island effect

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  Prevents erosion

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  Keeps the site from absorbing moisture
  
  

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  Limit CIR submission text to 600 words

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  Request guidance on only one credit/prerequisite per CIR

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  A CIR may only be submitted AFTER the design review

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  The option to submit a CIR expires upon the final award or denial of certification

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  Provide a lengthy project background
  
  

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  Reduced energy costs

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  Decreased number of greenfields

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  Decreased development density

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  Improved community relations

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  Improved indoor air quality for future occupants
  
  

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  Selecting regional materials

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  Recycling

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  Not using ozone depleting refrigerants

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  Source control

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  Using FSC Certified wood
  
  

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  Water

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  Freon

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  Ammonia

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  Carbon Dioxide

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  Puron

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  Carbon Monoxide
  
  

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  Rainwater harvesting

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  Recreational boating

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  Nonpoint-source pollution

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  Draining of local aquifers
  
  

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  5

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  10

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  15
  

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  20
  
  

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  Parking capacity

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  Vehicle miles traveled

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  Availability of public transportation

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  Street grid density
  
  

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  Offering a significant discount on parking passes

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  Providing a randomly assigned parking space

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  Providing a space that is as close to the building as possible

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  Providing a designated covered spot
  
  

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  LEED for New Construction

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  LEED for Homes

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  LEED for Schools

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  LEED for Core & Shell
  
  

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  Tap water

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  Graywater

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  Wastewater

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  Stormwater

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  Dishwater
  
  

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  Protection of the dark-sky initiative

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  Reduced heat island effect

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  Support for renewable energy

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  Improved stormwater quality
  
  

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  In the project pre-planning phase

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  Once project construction begins

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  Once the project has been registered with GBCI

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  Halfway through the project’s design phase