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USGBC LEED-AP-Homes - LEED AP Homes (Residential) Exam

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Total 100 questions

Energy simu-lation software used for ENERGY STAR Homes certification is approved by the:

A.

Department of Energy (DOE)

B.

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

C.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

D.

Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)

In order to take advantage of mountain views, a designer would like to include large glazing areas in a new home. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Windows requires more stringent window performance if the:

A.

Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 15%

B.

Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 15%

C.

Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 24%

D.

Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 24%

Looking at the attached table, a project team is aiming for three points in Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use. The site contains a total of 57,500 ft² (5,342 m²) of softscape. If the plan has 8,000 ft² (743 m²) of turf grass, what is the minimum area of native or adapted landscape required to achieve the desired three points for this credit?

Turf grass area

Native or adapted plant area

Points

< 60%

> 25%

1

< 40%

> 50%

2

< 20%

> 75%

3

< 5%

> 75%

4

A.

38,967 ft² (3,620 m²) of native or adapted plant area

B.

39,355 ft² (3,656 m²) of native or adapted plant area

C.

43,126 ft² (4,007 m²) of native or adapted plant area

D.

2,784 ft² (259 m²) of native or adapted plant area

A proposed 1000 kWh photovoltaic system will achieve two points in the Energy and Atmosphere, Renewable Energy credit. If the client chooses a 2000 kWh system instead, how many points will be achieved?

A.

One point

B.

Two points

C.

Three points

D.

Four points

To earn credit for Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Space Heating and Cooling Equipment, the HVAC equipment must exceed the requirements set by:

A.

ENERGY STAR for Homes, Prescriptive Path

B.

ASHRAE 2001 Handbook of Fundamentals

C.

International Energy Conservation Code

D.

ACCA Manual J guidelines

The first consideration in solar home design is to:

A.

Select windows

B.

Size solar shading

C.

Incorporate thermal mass

D.

Orient the building

The intent of Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use, is to minimize which of the following?

A.

Fertilizer use

B.

Building footprint

C.

Heat island effect

D.

Wildlife habitat

A benefit of lower window U-factor is:

A.

Increased visibility

B.

Reduced energy use

C.

Increased daylighting

D.

Reduced maintenance

Which of the following educational tools in a multi-family apartment building must be used to satisfy Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager?

A.

Signs on easels in the leasing center describing the sustainable features in each apartment

B.

A one-hour walk-through with the building manager explaining function, operation, and maintenance of equipment

C.

A weekly meeting with tenants to raise any issues with building performance

D.

Placards immediately adjacent to common area equipment promoting energy and water efficiency of the project

To receive maximum points under Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Garage Pollutant Protection, which single strategy should be used?

A.

Installing a garage exhaust fan

B.

Keeping HVAC systems out of garage

C.

Using a detached garage

D.

Providing a tight seal between garage and conditioned space