EMT Practice Test

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Question1: The design charrette team is pursuing LEED certification for a large commercial building with ample landscape area using native species and considering applicable credits. What combination of credits represents this synergy?

Question2: To reduce the use of potable water for irrigation, which of the following factors should be taken into consideration?

Question3: By specifying the installation of occupancy sensors for the building's lighting system, what pair of LEED credit categories would be affected?

Question4: Which Of the following is an example Of Integrative process?

Question5: Which of the following terms is used when describing a site which may be complicated by the presence of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants?

Question6: What green building objective does utilizing high efficiency water fixtures achieve?

Question7: Which of the following strategies meets energy demand with renewable energy?

Question8: 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?

Question9: Acoustic Performance falls under which credit category?

Question10: In addition to the temperature and humidity, what is another factor to consider when implementing thermal comfort strategies?

Question11: LEED encourages compact communities because they provide

Question12: Which of the following benefits pertain to purchasing and installing locally sourced. environmentally preferable products?

Question13: What is the current standard LEED uses to determine the baseline for indoor water savings?

Question14: Which statement is the U.S. Green Building Council vision?

Question15: The interior of a hotel is under renovation. The project designer would like to incorporate adaptive reuse. Which of the following strategies would accomplish this goal?

Question16: Which of the following sites would maximize LEED points under Location and Transportation?

Question17: A site that has been graded is commonly defined as

Question18: Which of the following Is a strategy for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?

Question19: To attain the Integrative Process Credit, a project team must identify

Question20: Which of the following credit categories does not have a prerequisite?

Question21: Which strategy is an example of permanent entryway systems used to reduce dust, dirt and contaminants brought into a facility?

Question22: Should non-design team stakeholders be included in design charrettes?

Question23: 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?

Question24: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) negatively impact which of the following entities?

Question25: Which of the following is an effective way to identify occupant comfort issues in a space based on LEED best practices?

Question26: Integrated Project Planning and Design is a prerequisite for which type of buildings?

Question27: An office without transit access can substantially reduce its transportation impact if

Question28: A new project is being built adjacent to a park with a 1/8 mi. (0.20 km) trail leading to an urban business district, which includes several retail shops and restaurants. This project qualifies for Location and Transportation Credits by

Question29: Which impact categories have been identified as most important for a LEED project to accomplish?

Question30: Which of the following does LEED promote by encouraging compact development?

Question31: A wood product that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is guaranteed to be

Question32: Which of the following falls under the Energy and Atmosphere credit category?

Question33: Which strategy can be used during the building process and after occupation to reduce waste?

Question34: A nine-story residential building includes 60% of the gross floor area within the project scope, Which rating system is the most appropriate for the LEED certification of this project?

Question35: What organization reviews and provides final LEED certification report to projects?

Question36: Which of the following options is a source of Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions?

Question37: Which of the following strategies can be used for improving Indoor Environmental Quality during construction?

Question38: What plumbing fixture eliminates water use?

Question39: Which of the following facilitates the recharging of aquifers?

Question40: What does the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) administer?

Question41: Energy and Atmosphere Credit encompasses

Question42: Which of the following methods of documentation is used to demonstrate that basic community resources exist within a specified radius of a project?

Question43: Strategically locating functional and decorative hardscape on a project site may reduce the amount of on-site

Question44: Which of the following standard organizations support requirements for the Minimum Energy Performance Prerequisite and the Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Prerequisite?

Question45: A building owner is considering developing an undeveloped urban site. What characteristic of the location is most relevant to LEED?

Question46: Select the type of approach that promotes the conservation of Materials and Resources by linking elements in order to form relationships with their function

Question47: LEED stands for

Question48: Who completes and signs the credit templates for a project pursuing LEED certification?

Question49: Use of which of the following can help reduce the heat gain and peak air temperatures?

Question50: Which of the following products would meet the Green Seal standards?

Question51: Which of the following options does the triple bottom line entail?

Question52: Which of the following interior items contributes to a comfortable acoustic environment?

Question53: Which of the following methods provides maximum water efficiency for a building irrigation system?

Question54: 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?

Question55: Which of the following does a facility operator need in order to optimize water consumption?

Question56: At which stage should the coordination of building and site systems be addressed to maximize the impact of integrative process?

Question57: When considering water conservation and water efficient landscaping, which type of water would be most useful for landscape irrigation?

Question58: What rating system should a project use if 55% of the project's gross floor area is appropriate to certify under LEED BD+C and 45% is appropriate under LEED O+M?

Question59: What is considered as the receptacle load?

Question60: What is the primary purpose of using low cubicle partitions in office buildings?

Question61: A project has 16 employees working for four hours per day, 20 employees working six hours per day, and 10 employees working eight hours per day. What is the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupancy of the project?

Question62: Which of the following strategies are used to address Transportation in Operation and Maintenance under the Location and Transportation LEED Category?

Question63: Which third party certification is recommended to use when specifying sustainable cleaning products?

Question64: 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?

Question65: During which stage of the conventional building process are each disciplined practitioner on project teams involved?

Question66: Which of the following techniques IS recommended for preventing the negative effects of indoor pollutants?

Question67: In the context of a LEED project, the charrette is a

Question68: What is the minimum gross floor area required for a Building Design and Construction (BD+C) project to be eligible for certification?

Question69: A site with minimal hardscape that has a large permeable surface results in

Question70: According to a study completed by the Heschong Mahone Group, which of the following Indoor Environmental Quality strategies can improve student test scores in schools by 7%-18%?

Question71: At what phase should the charrette take place?

Question72: Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) combines reflectivity with:

Question73: Which of the following Is a source of green power?

Question74: Good site design benefits a project in which of the following ways?

Question75: In order to maintain the LEED Green Associate credential, you must earn which of the following continuing education credits?

Question76: Which of the following strategies, when designed together, can save energy and improve occupant experience?

Question77: Which of the following strategies prioritizes cost-effectiveness when designing a LEED project?

Question78: What unit is green power purchased in?

Question79: The purpose of a life-cycle assessment in LEED is to evaluate the potential

Question80: Utilizing recycled materials achieves the green building objective of

Question81: A developer has asked the building designer to incorporate a landscape irrigation system using the building's graywater in order to earn LEED points. Which is the most appropriate source of graywater for this use?

Question82: Which of the following has the highest energy consumption in a typical U.S. office building?

Question83: Which of the following sites is most appropriate to encourage a walkable street design?

Question84: Teams organize and work as part of an integrative process by working

Question85: Which of the following actions Is a strategy to reduce construction waste?

Question86: Which is an example of regenerative design?

Question87: Which of the following is a minimum program requirement for LEED@ for New Construction and Major Renovations projects?

Question88: Which of the following is the reason Regional Priority credits are awarded?

Question89: Which of the following power sources are considered green power?

Question90: When instituting a construction waste management plan, which of the following should be tracked?

Question91: 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?

Question92: Which of the following is a prerequisite in LEED v4 Water Efficiency category?

Question93: What is process water?

Question94: Building and material reuse contribute to the sustainability goals of a project by

Question95: Rainwater Management is a credit in which LEED v4 category?

Question96: Which strategy promotes sustainable purchasing during construction?

Question97: Sustainable forestry is the practice of maintaining forest resources to meet the long-term forest product needs of humans while maintaining the

Question98: Which of the following plans is implemented after occupancy?

Question99: Lighting controls are typically installed in buildings in order to

Question100: What is the percentage rule when making a decision on the rating system that is most appropriate to use for a project?

Question101: Which ASHRAE standard defines thermal comfort for building occupants?

Question102: Which Is a component of a construction waste management plan?

Question103: Light colored paving and cool roofs are terms referring to materials with

Question104: The use of native plant species, captured rainwater and evapotranspiration controllers are all strategies that contribute to

Question105: When should the Commissioning Authority (CxA) be brought onto the project team?

Question106: A site with minimal hardscape that has a large permeable surface results in:

Question107: Which of the following concepts uses drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants to promote water conservation?

Question108: The Interior space of a six-story commercial building is being completely renovated. Which of the following actions should the design team conduct first in order to incorporate green building strategies?

Question109: 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?

Question110: Which strategy for roof coverage best addresses both heat island effect and rainwater runoff from the roof only?

Question111: Tracking of the total building's baseline energy consumption is an example of

Question112: Which of the following statements regarding non-potable water is true?

Question113: How is an exemplary performance point earned if the credit is available for exemplary performance per the Reference Guide?

Question114: The project area defined by the perimeter of a building plan is referred to as the building's

Question115: Which of the following stakeholders are involved in the feedback mechanism?

Question116: In order to earn LEED certification, a project must

Question117: The intent of the location valuation factor is to incentivize the purchase of products that

Question118: Which factor increases the heat island effect on a project site?

Question119: Strategies for improving building occupants' comfort and control may consist of

Question120: Which credit category attempts to reduce light pollution and discourages the development of previously undeveloped land?

Question121: What standard ensures adequate ventilation is supplied to building occupants?

Question122: 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?

Question123: Materials that would otherwise be discarded but are incorporated into a new building are considered to be

Question124: Which of the following organizations' standards are referenced by the LEED rating systems?

Question125: Unless mitigated, resource consumption over the life of a conventional building

Question126: Which of the following is a design and planning strategy for reducing energy demand?

Question127: Which of the following factors contributes to improved general health of building occupants and construction workers?

Question128: Open grid pavement tends to reduce

Question129: When should the Commissioning Authority (CxA) be brought onto the project team?

Question130: Which of the following tools should be used to identify indoor environmental issues and prepare a corrective action plan to make necessary changes?

Question131: A project that does not meet a prerequisite in one credit category

Question132: Which strategy will help build consensus for a project's sustainability goals?

Question133: All LEED rating systems include:

Question134: Which type of site Is appropriate for development of LEED projects?

Question135: Which of the following promote the thermal comfort of occupants?

Question136: 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?

Question137: Which class of refrigerants contributes the most to ozone depletion potential (ODP)?

Question138: Which of the following contribute to the triple bottom line?

Question139: During the charrette, the project team is discussing strategies for improving the indoor environmental quality Which strategy will help attain points toward certification?

Question140: What do team members enhance by collaboration during the integrative process?

Question141: 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?

Question142: What is the unit of measure for water closets?

Question143: Which of the fallowing projects is eligible for LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance; Existing Buildings?

Question144: Which action promotes pedestrian access to a project site?