LEED

LEED practice questions, page 2 of 15, with answer review and explanations.

Question 6

CIR?

  1. There is no option besides submitting a CIR
  2. File an appeal with their submittal
  3. Review the CIR interpretation data base on the USGBC website
  4. Submit the credit with a narrative of why the project qualifies

Question 7

A. Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems B. Renewable energy systems (wing, solar, etc.) C. Domestic hot water systems D. Fire Sprinkler systems E. Lighting and daylighting controls Reveal Solution Hide Solution Discussion 241 Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

  1. Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems
  2. Renewable energy systems (wing, solar, etc.)
  3. Domestic hot water systems
  4. Fire Sprinkler systems
  5. Lighting and daylighting controls

Question 8

A project has two credits denied, but the project team disagrees with the USGBC ruling on both credits. Which of the following statements are true about the appeals process? (Choose 3)

  1. All appeals must be sent by mail
  2. The appeal will cost $500 for each credit appealed
  3. Project teams may use the appeal process to add new credits following a final review, but these credits will only receive one round of review before being awarded or denied
  4. The appeal will cost $500 total to appeal both credits
  5. There is no member discount available for appeal fees

Question 9

Which specific refrigerant has the highest global warming potential (GWP) of all the common refrigerants?

  1. CFC-502
  2. HCFC-123
  3. HFC-404A
  4. CFC-11
  5. HFC-23

Question 10

Which of the following best describes potable water?

  1. Captured rain water
  2. Water from the local utility meets the EPA's water quality standards
  3. Water from a nearby stream
  4. Wastewater from a toilet