LEED Indoor Environmental Quality 2

Question 1

For the LEED Daylight credit, which compliance approach allows project teams to use computer simulation to predict spatial daylight autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Illuminance-based simulation using LEED-approved software

Answer

LEED allows the use of computer simulation software to model spatial daylight autonomy (sDA) and annual sunlight exposure (ASE) as a compliance path for the Daylight credit.

Question 2

What is the primary intent of the LEED Quality Views credit?

Accepted Answer

To give building occupants a direct line of sight to the outdoors through vision glazing

Answer

The Quality Views credit aims to give occupants a connection to the outdoor environment through direct line-of-sight views to the outdoors via vision glazing.

Question 3

Under LEED Enhanced IAQ Strategies, what is the purpose of a permanent entryway system at all public building entrances?

Accepted Answer

To capture dirt, dust, and pollutants before they enter occupied spaces

Answer

Permanent entryway systems such as grilles, grates, or walk-off mats capture dirt and contaminants tracked in on footwear, preventing them from spreading into occupied areas.

Question 4

The LEED Acoustic Performance credit for schools evaluates which two primary acoustic metrics in classrooms?

Accepted Answer

Background noise levels and reverberation time

Answer

For classrooms, LEED Acoustic Performance evaluates maximum background noise levels (in dBC or dBA) and reverberation time to ensure speech intelligibility for students.

Question 5

Which LEED Indoor Environmental Quality prerequisite requires project teams to demonstrate that mechanically ventilated spaces meet minimum outdoor air delivery rates?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

Answer

The Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance prerequisite requires all mechanically ventilated spaces to meet the ventilation rates prescribed in ASHRAE 62.1.

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED Indoor Environmental Quality 2