CPP CPP Sustainability & Environmental Practices

Question 1

Which certification program is most commonly associated with green building standards applicable to parking structures in the United States?

Accepted Answer

LEED

Answer

ISO 9001

Answer

PCI DSS

Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Question 2

Installing EV charging stations in a parking facility primarily supports which sustainability goal?

Accepted Answer

Supporting the transition to low-emission transportation

Answer

Increasing short-term revenue only

Answer

Reducing stormwater runoff

Answer

Minimizing lighting energy use

Question 3

What is a primary environmental benefit of using LED lighting in a parking structure compared to traditional metal halide fixtures?

Accepted Answer

LEDs consume significantly less energy and have a longer lifespan

Answer

LEDs produce more heat, improving winter comfort

Answer

LEDs require no electrical infrastructure

Answer

LEDs are cheaper to manufacture than any other option

Question 4

Which stormwater management strategy involves planting vegetation in shallow, engineered depressions to filter and absorb runoff from parking lots?

Accepted Answer

Bioswales

Answer

Impervious surface sealing

Answer

Catch basin deepening

Answer

Asphalt milling

Question 5

A parking facility replacing impermeable asphalt with permeable pavers is primarily addressing which environmental concern?

Accepted Answer

Stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge

Answer

Air quality

Answer

Noise pollution

Answer

Urban heat island only

Question 6

What does the term 'urban heat island effect' mean in the context of parking lot design?

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon where paved surfaces absorb heat and raise local temperatures

Answer

The tendency of parking lots to flood during heavy rain

Answer

The increased noise levels near urban parking facilities

Answer

The reduction in air quality caused by vehicle emissions