EMT Practice Test

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Question1: When considering water conservation and water efficient landscaping, which type of water would be most useful for landscape irrigation?

Question2: The maximum points a new construction platinum LEED for Neighborhood Development certification level can earn are

Question3: Which third party certification is recommended to use when specifying sustainable cleaning products?

Question4: In a large site that has a short, intense rainy season and a long, dry season, what component of a collected rainwater irrigation system is most likely to make it cost prohibitive over a conventional system?

Question5: What does the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) administer?

Question6: Which label or certification indicates reduced water consumption for appliances?

Question7: During the pre-design phase of a three-story office building, the project team determines that the anticipated energy use of the proposed building will exceed the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). What strategy should the project team consider in order to lower the building's energy use?

Question8: An owner of newly acquired land wants to design a building that uses materials that have minimal impact on the environment. Which of the following strategies would help achieve this goal?

Question9: What element of design can be used to take advantage of natural ventilation, solar energy and daylight?

Question10: Which of the following strategies contributes to reducing heat island effect and managing rainwater runoff?

Question11: If a project has achieved 53 points and six of eight prerequisites, for what level of certification does the project qualify?

Question12: LEED for Neighborhood Development encourages

Question13: A building manager is comparing the operating cost of the existing boiler to the purchase and operation of a new and more efficient boiler. The building manager discovers that although the upfront cost is significant, purchasing the new boiler would drastically decrease the cost of running and operating the system. This exercise is called

Question14: Which of the following interior items contributes to a comfortable acoustic environment?

Question15: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) negatively impact which of the following entities?

Question16: The amount of landfill-destined waste generated during project construction can be reduced by requiring the general contractor to

Question17: Which of the following demonstrates life-cycle approach to development or design?

Question18: In order to earn LEED certification, a project must

Question19: Select the type of approach that promotes the conservation of Materials and Resources by linking elements in order to form relationships with their function

Question20: Which describes the difference between graywater and blackwater?

Question21: Which is an example of a low-cost Water Efficiency strategy?

Question22: Which of the following falls under the Energy and Atmosphere credit category?

Question23: Building and material reuse contribute to the sustainability goals of a project by

Question24: A site with minimal hardscape that has a large permeable surface results in

Question25: Which of the following negative impacts on the environment are a result of waste being transported/diverted to landfills?

Question26: The LEED Project team performs an initial review that indicates 34 credit points can be achieved from the credit categories. How many additional points would result in the project achieving LEED Silver?

Question27: Which of the following tools should be used to identify indoor environmental issues and prepare a corrective action plan to make necessary changes?

Question28: What is a reason to clearly identify the project boundary?

Question29: Which term describes misinformation presented to consumers to portray a product or policy as being more environmentally friendly than it is?

Question30: The water use reduction for a project is determined by finding the difference between the baseline conditions and the

Question31: What is the percentage rule when making a decision on the rating system that is most appropriate to use for a project?

Question32: Which of the following is a benefit of a building owner choosing to install a solar photovoltaic?

Question33: Which of the following project characteristics demonstrate smart growth principles?

Question34: Teams organize and work as part of an integrative process by working

Question35: An architect found a source for reclaimed wood doors from a recently demolished building 600 mi. (966 km) away from the project site. Towards which of the following sustainable criteria can the doors be used?

Question36: Which of the following processes is conducted prior to building occupancy and removes indoor airbome contaminants by thoroughly exhausting old air and replacing it with fresh outdoor air?

Question37: What is the scope of the LEED impact category component Protect Human Health from Direct Exposure to Negative Health Impacts?

Question38: Which of the following team members should participate in the initial evaluation to determine which level of LEED certification to target?

Question39: What is considered as the receptacle load?

Question40: The protection and restoration of natural vegetation, wetland areas and bodies of water through building footprint consolidation helps to

Question41: At which stage should the coordination of building and site systems be addressed to maximize the impact of integrative process?

Question42: Which of the following strategies prioritizes cost-effectiveness when designing a LEED project?

Question43: During which stage of a project is implementation of the Integrative Process most effective in improving performance?

Question44: A retail store is pursuing LEED for Interior Design and Construction certification. Which of the following strategies should be conducted first?

Question45: In the commercial LEED rating systems, which point range will achieve the Silver level of certification?

Question46: During which stage of the conventional building process are each disciplined practitioner on project teams involved?

Question47: Which of the following may be awarded to a Green Building professional who "distinguishes professional leadership, contribution to the standards of practice and body of knowledge and continual improvement in the field"?

Question48: Which strategy for roof coverage best addresses both heat island effect and rainwater runoff from the roof only?

Question49: When instituting a construction waste management plan, which of the following should be tracked?

Question50: What is the maximum number of occupiable stories for a project to be considered LEED Building Design and Construction Homesand Multifamily Low-rise?

Question51: Which strategy promotes sustainable purchasing during construction?

Question52: When considering strategies for reducing indoor water use, which plumbing fixture would be excluded?

Question53: Which of the following components comprise the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category?

Question54: Open grid pavement tends to reduce

Question55: A civil engineer would like to incorporate strategies for rainwater management in order to prevent the flooding occurring at the project site. Which design technique should be used to help prevent stormwater damage to the building and surrounding site?

Question56: The project team wants to use low-flow toilet fixtures and integrate non-potable water strategies for the building interior. Which category does this strategy fall under?

Question57: Light trespass beyond the project boundary can be prevented by the use of

Question58: Which strategy is an example of permanent entryway systems used to reduce dust, dirt and contaminants brought into a facility?

Question59: The general contractor for a project located in a dense urban area attempts to gain a credit in Materials and Resources. Which of the following is considered a local material?

Question60: Limiting the concentration of which of the following substances protects the health of construction personnel?

Question61: One of the requirements for the Sustainable Sites Credit. Rainwater Management is that projects must

Question62: In the context of a LEED project, the charrette is a

Question63: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct of 1992), 2005 is a baseline standard for the credit category of

Question64: What organization reviews and provides final LEED certification report to projects?

Question65: Which of the following is a design and planning strategy for reducing energy demand?

Question66: The cradle-to-cradle approach to sustainable materials evaluates

Question67: Which strategy can be used during the building process and after occupation to reduce waste?

Question68: Designers and builders can construct a green building that uses significantly less water than a conventional building by incorporating which opportunity?

Question69: The purpose of a life-cycle assessment in LEED is to evaluate the potential

Question70: In an effort to preserve the aquatic habitat and natural stream morphology of a fresh-water stream located downstream of a project boundary, one should consider which of the following strategies?

Question71: Which of the following strategies meets energy demand with renewable energy?

Question72: The Solar Reflective Index (SRI) applies to which concept?

Question73: What unit is green power purchased in?

Question74: Which class of refrigerants contributes the most to ozone depletion potential (ODP)?

Question75: Which of the following practices ensures that building systems are designed efficiently, installed appropriately and operate as intended?

Question76: What green building objective does utilizing high efficiency water fixtures achieve?

Question77: Which of the following results from incorporating sustainable landscape design?

Question78: Up lo how many maximum points can a project earn under the Regional Priority credit?

Question79: Strategies for improving building occupants' comfort and control may consist of

Question80: Which of the following principles is a part of the integrated process?

Question81: A project that does not meet a prerequisite in one credit category

Question82: Which of the following is a tradable commodity representing proof that a unit of electricity was generated from a renewable source?

Question83: Which of the following strategies is considered an approach to land management that mimics natural systems and manages rainwater as close to the source as possible?

Question84: When should the Commissioning Authority (CxA) be brought onto the project team?

Question85: Which of the following does LEED promote by encouraging compact development?

Question86: Which of the following is a strategy that a design team should consider In order to decrease the Impact of a new construction project?

Question87: Which of the following practices ensures that building systems are designed efficiently, installed appropriately and operate as intended?

Question88: The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that

Question89: At what phase should the charrette take place?

Question90: Which of the following scenarios would potentially help a project earn the most LEED points?

Question91: Which of the following Is a source of green power?

Question92: Which of the following narratives explains the relationship between prerequisites and credits for purposes of LEED certification?

Question93: The Increase in air temperature in a developed area resulting from the dark surfaces of roadways, parking lots, and tarred rooftops is known as

Question94: What is pre-consumer recycled content?

Question95: The goal of regional priority credits is to incentivize project teams to

Question96: Use of which of the following can help reduce the heat gain and peak air temperatures?

Question97: Who completes and signs the credit templates for a project pursuing LEED certification?

Question98: A building owner has set a goal of reducing water use by 20% for the upcoming year. Which of the following strategies will aid in reducing indoor water demand to achieve the water reduction goal set by the owner?

Question99: Which of the following water types is suitable for drinking?

Question100: Where could a project be located to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?

Question101: What is process water?

Question102: Which of the following Is a strategy for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?

Question103: A company is considering investing in green power for its operations facilities, but is reluctant because of the high capital investment, maintenance costs and slow initial financial returns. Which of the following is a practical strategy to help the company overcome these obstacles?

Question104: Which industry benchmarking tool is used for measuring ongoing energy performance?

Question105: The most efficient way for building users to rate the heating and air-conditioning and other aspects of work spaces is through

Question106: Which strategy will help build consensus for a project's sustainability goals?

Question107: For benchmarking purposes, a baseline building performance is evaluated (by means of energy simul-ation model), as defined in

Question108: ASHRAE standards are applicable to which of the following LEED categories?

Question109: Which of the following concepts uses drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants to promote water conservation?

Question110: According to systems thinking, climate change is an example of which of the following feedback loops?

Question111: Which Is a component of a construction waste management plan?

Question112: Which of the following standards addresses guidance for sustainable construction in complying with building codes?

Question113: Which is an example of regenerative design?

Question114: The LEED credit weightings. in regard to the most important environmental impacts and human benefits, are based on impact categories defined and established by the

Question115: Which of the following Is the recommended tool for the project team to utilize In order to determine the target certification level?