LEED Indoor Environmental Quality 3

Question 1

What percentage of a project's regularly occupied floor area must have quality views to the outdoors to earn the LEED Quality Views credit?

Accepted Answer

75%

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50%

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90%

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100%

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically evaluated under LEED's Low-Emitting Materials credit?

Accepted Answer

Structural concrete and rebar

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Paints and coatings

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Flooring materials

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Ceiling and wall assemblies

Question 3

What is the primary focus of the LEED Interior Lighting credit?

Accepted Answer

Providing occupant controls for lighting levels and quality in occupied spaces

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Reducing energy consumption by switching entirely to daylighting

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Eliminating all artificial lighting in regularly occupied spaces

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Requiring LED lighting fixtures throughout the entire building

Question 4

During construction, a LEED Construction IAQ Management Plan requires HVAC system openings and ducts to be protected by:

Accepted Answer

Covering all diffusers, returns, and duct openings with plastic sheeting or filters

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Operating the HVAC system continuously to dilute construction dust

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Replacing all filters with permanent filters only at project completion

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Isolating outdoor air intakes while leaving return air paths open

Question 5

What does the abbreviation 'STC' stand for in the context of the LEED Acoustic Performance credit?

Accepted Answer

Sound Transmission Class

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Solar Transmission Coefficient

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Sustainable Thermal Control

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Standard Testing Criteria

Question 6

For naturally ventilated spaces, which chapter of ASHRAE 62.1 does LEED reference to demonstrate acceptable indoor air quality performance?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 6

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Chapter 4

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Chapter 5

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Chapter 8

Question 7

What is the primary intent of the LEED Enhanced IAQ Strategies credit relative to the Minimum IAQ Performance prerequisite?

Accepted Answer

To exceed the prerequisite baseline and further improve indoor air quality through additional strategies

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To reduce HVAC energy consumption through demand-controlled ventilation

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To certify that all installed materials meet low-emitting thresholds

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To ensure all occupants have operable windows for direct outdoor air access