CCS CCS Sustainability & Green Building

Question 1

Which LEED credit category addresses indoor environmental quality for occupant health and comfort?

Accepted Answer

Indoor Environmental Quality

Answer

LEED's Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) credit category focuses on improving air quality, thermal comfort, lighting, and acoustics for building occupants.

Question 2

What does the term 'embodied carbon' refer to in construction specifications?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture, transport, and installation of building materials

Answer

Embodied carbon refers to the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with materials and construction processes, excluding operational energy use.

Question 3

Which organization publishes the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) standard used in green building specifications?

Accepted Answer

ISO

Answer

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are standardized under ISO 14025 and ISO 21930, providing third-party verified environmental data for building products.

Question 4

What specification requirement ensures materials used in a project are free of persistent bioaccumulative toxins (PBTs)?

Accepted Answer

Material Health Disclosure

Answer

Material Health Disclosure requirements, such as those in LEED's Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits, require manufacturers to report and optimize out harmful chemicals including PBTs.

Question 5

Under LEED v4, which prerequisite requires a minimum level of energy performance before any credits can be earned?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Energy Performance

Answer

The Minimum Energy Performance prerequisite under LEED v4 Energy and Atmosphere requires projects to meet a baseline energy standard before attempting any additional credits.

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

CCS CCS Sustainability & Green Building