LEED V5

What happens after the project registration fee is paid to GBCI?

The project team gains access to the ARC platform

What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement,quality, value or function as identified within the LEED Rating System?

Prerequisite

Which is not a Minimum Program Requirement (MPR)?

Commitment to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data

CIR is most likely used for what part of the LEED process?

technical guidance for LEED credits

Which organization is responsible for administering LEED Project Certifications and Professional Accreditations?

GBCI

When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project?

Predesign

What is the primary benefit of an integrated process?

Maximizing opportunities for integrated, cost-effective green design and construction strategies

The human impact assessment requires collecting data in which four categories?

Demographics, Local Infrastructure, Human Use & Health, Accessibility Codes

Who conducts the 25-year carbon assessment required in IPp3?

USGBC

In Core and Shell projects, which additional prerequisite is required in the Integrative Process Category?

Tenant Guidelines

What amount of parking will encourage alternative transportation and maximize open space?

The minimum amount required by any local code

How can the site boundary differ from the LEED Project Boundary?

The site boundary is the property line while the LEED Project Boundary is the portion of the site submitted for LEED

What is the best type of site to develop on?

Previously developed site

What types of land are not considered previously developed?

Farm land

How close must a project’s main entrance be to a bus stop to meet LTc3 Access to Transit, Path 1 requirements?

0.25 miles (400 m)

What site and/or project characteristics would contribute to maximizing open space?

Creating a narrow 10 story building instead of a wider 5 story building

What does the use of light colored pervious paving help with?

Heat Island Effect

What are heat islands?

Air and surface temperature differences between developed and undeveloped areas

What is the benefit of increasing the quality of open space?

Increasing stormwater infiltration

Placing a project’s parking underground would help with?

Heat Island Effect

Which of the following is required for WEp1: Water Metering and Reporting?

Share water data with USGBC annually for 5 years

Which strategies are associated with Xeriscaping?

Native or adaptive plants

What are attributes of native plants?

Require less pesticides

Which of the following does not help achieve a water efficient landscape?

Green roof

How frequently must submeter data be recorded under WEc Option 1?

Hourly