Question 1

As of 1996, the Montreal Protocol banned the production of what chemical compound known to have ozonedepleting potential?

Options :

A : Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

B : Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

C : Hydrofluorocarbons Phaseout Management Plan (HPMP)

D : Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Answer: A

Question 2

What does the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) administer?

Options :

A : LEED Green Associate exams

B : LEED rating systems development

C : LEED Credentialing Programs related to Green Building practice

D : LEED Project Certification through third-party certification bodies accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following project characteristics demonstrate smart growth principles?

Options :

A : The project is built on a former chemical landfill site

B : The project consists of a sprawling new housing complex 5 mi. (8 km) from the nearest city

C : The project consists of two adult care facilities, three senior center facilities and one nursing home

D : The project protects open space and farmland by building housing and offering transportation choices near jobs, shops and schools

Answer: D

Question 4

Which methodology is used to evaluate and study the economic performance of a building or system over its entire life?

Options :

A : Energy costing

B : Triple bottom line

C : Materials assessment

D : Life cycle assessment

Answer: D

Question 5

Which strategy promotes sustainable purchasing during construction?

Options :

A : Specify green electronic equipment

B : Develop a construction purchasing policy

C : Reduce regional materials expense by 10%

D : Implement an erosion and sedimentation plan

Answer: B

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