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Question #1 Topic 1

Which of the following would satisfy the requirements to earn a point for Innovation in Design? (Choose 2)

A. A project meets the requirements for exemplary performance for recycled content
D. A project earns points for each credit in the Sustainable Sites category

Reveal Solution Discussion 2

Correct Answer: AC 🗳️

Question #2 Topic 1

Which of the following is a waste source reduction strategy?

A. Selecting materials with a high recycled content
B. Limiting the amount of packaging materials on a product
C. Selecting regional materials
D. Separating recyclables on site

Reveal Solution Discussion

Correct Answer: B 🗳️

Question #3 Topic 1

Which of the following is NOT true about a life-cycle cost analysis?

A. Project teams should complete life-cycle cost analysis early in the design phase
C. Life-cycle cost analysis only considers the initial cost of a material or system
D. Architects and Owners should review life-cycle cost analysis prior to selecting materials and systems for a project

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A life-cost analysis (or life-cycle costing) is an evaluation of a product's cost over it's useful life (including initial cost, operating cost, and maintenance cost).

Question #4 Topic 1

A. The exemplary performance point will be awarded under the credit in which exemplary performance is achieved
B. The exemplary performance point will be awarded as an Innovation in Design point
C. The exemplary performance point will be awarded as a Regional Priority point

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Exemplary performance points are added in the Innovation in Design category.

Question #5 Topic 1

Which of the following is NOT true about appealing a USGBC credit ruling?

A. Can be submitted after the design review
B. Can be submitted after the construction review
C. The USGBC will be flexible with the credit thresholds if a project has unique challenges
D. Should be submitted only if you believe the USGBC ruled incorrectly on a credit
E. Appeal fees are $500 per credit

Reveal Solution Discussion

Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #6 Topic 1

E. Only one point can be earned for this credit

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: AC

Question #7 Topic 1

A. IESNA
B. EPA
C. Montreal Protocol
D. CBECS
E. ISO 14021

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: E 🗳️

Question #8 Topic 1

CIR?

A. There is no option besides submitting a CIR
B. File an appeal with their submittal
C. Review the CIR interpretation data base on the USGBC website
D. Submit the credit with a narrative of why the project qualifies

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #9 Topic 1

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 Discussion 1

Correct Answer: D 🗳️

Question #10 Topic 1

Which of the following statements are true about FSC certified wood? (Choose 2)

A. The wood comes from a well managed, sustainable forest
B. The wood is extracted locally
C. The species of wood is either douglas fir or pine
D. The wood is of the highest quality available
E. The wood comes from a forest that is managed to preserve wildlife habitat and biodiversity

Reveal Solution Discussion

Correct Answer: AE 🗳️

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