CID Materials and Sustainability 5

Question 1

Which of the following most improves indoor air quality during and after construction?

Accepted Answer

Specifying low-emitting materials and adequate ventilation

Answer

Sealing all windows permanently

Answer

Using high-gloss finishes

Answer

Increasing artificial lighting

Question 2

A sustainable countertop option made from recycled paper and resin is:

Accepted Answer

Paper composite (e.g., PaperStone)

Answer

Granite

Answer

Solid marble

Answer

Stainless steel

Question 3

Which factor does NOT contribute to a material being 'green'?

Accepted Answer

High volatile organic compound emissions

Answer

Recycled content

Answer

Rapid renewability

Answer

Low embodied energy

Question 4

Reclaimed wood is valued in sustainable design mainly because it:

Accepted Answer

Reuses existing material and avoids new harvesting

Answer

Is always fire-rated

Answer

Never needs finishing

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Is cheaper than all alternatives

Question 5

Which insulation material is derived from recycled denim or cotton?

Accepted Answer

Cotton/denim batt insulation

Answer

Fiberglass

Answer

Spray polyurethane foam

Answer

Mineral wool

Question 6

Specifying modular furniture supports sustainability primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Enabling reconfiguration and reducing replacement

Answer

Guaranteeing lower cost

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Eliminating all maintenance

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Increasing embodied energy

Question 7

What is 'greenwashing' in the context of sustainable materials?

Accepted Answer

Misleading claims that exaggerate a product's environmental benefits

Answer

A method of recycling water

Answer

A type of low-VOC paint

Answer

A LEED credit category