CCM CCM Sustainability and Environmental Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does LEED stand for in the context of sustainable construction?

Accepted Answer

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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Licensed Engineering and Environmental Development

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Low Energy Efficiency Design

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Land Evaluation and Environmental Documentation

Question 2

Which federal law primarily governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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Clean Air Act

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Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Davis-Bacon Act

Question 3

What is a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?

Accepted Answer

An EPA-required document to manage and prevent runoff pollution from construction sites

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A budget plan for stormwater drainage infrastructure

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A flood insurance policy for construction projects

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A maintenance schedule for on-site drainage systems

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate potential environmental effects before project approval

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To estimate total project costs

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To certify contractor environmental qualifications

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To assess worker health risks only

Question 5

Which construction practice most effectively helps reduce the urban heat island effect?

Accepted Answer

Installing green roofs and cool roofs with high solar reflectance

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Using dark-colored roofing materials

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Increasing impervious paved surfaces

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Removing vegetation surrounding buildings

Question 6

Which best practice for construction waste management can also contribute to earning LEED credits?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a waste management plan prioritizing recycling and reuse

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Landfilling all excess materials for convenience

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Ordering large material surpluses as a procurement buffer

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Burning combustible waste on-site to reduce hauling costs