LEED GA Sustainable Sites Practice Exam Welcome to your LEED GA Sustainable Sites Practice Exam 1. Sustainable Sites Why does LEED prioritize "brownfield redevelopment"? A. To encourage the spread of pollutants B. To avoid cleaning up contaminated sites C. To restore and repurpose sites that have environmental contamination, thereby reducing pressure on undeveloped land D. To complicate construction processes None 2. Sustainable Sites What is the primary objective of "rainwater management" in LEED strategies? A. To increase water runoff and soil erosion B. To ignore the implications of heavy rainfall C. To mimic natural rainwater processes using sustainable methods that capture, control, and reuse runoff D. To promote water waste and inefficient usage None 3. Sustainable Sites How does the "heat island effect" influence LEED strategies for sustainable sites? A. By encouraging dark, non-reflective surfaces in large areas B. By promoting the concentration of activities in small, confined spaces C. By reducing heat islands through shade, light-colored surfaces, and open spaces to improve human and environmental health D. By increasing energy consumption due to heightened air conditioning demands None 4. Sustainable Sites What purpose does "light pollution reduction" serve in LEED's sustainable sites criteria? A. To increase nighttime disturbances and energy use B. To encourage the use of excessive exterior lighting fixtures C. To minimize adverse effects on nocturnal environments and enhance night sky access by controlling exterior and interior lighting D. To promote urban brightness and visibility None 5. Sustainable Sites Why is "construction activity pollution prevention" a critical component of LEED? A. To accelerate natural resource depletion B. To ensure quick construction regardless of the environmental consequences C. To minimize pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne dust generation D. To increase waste production and disposal during construction None 6. Sustainable Sites In LEED, what is the intention behind "site assessment"? A. To disregard the existing conditions of the site B. To choose sites based on convenience, not sustainability C. To understand the specifics of the site's ecology, topography, hydrology, and human use patterns, informing sustainable decisions D. To follow a standardized template for all construction, ignoring site specifics None 7. Sustainable Sites Why does LEED advocate for "open space"? A. To promote the construction of impervious surfaces B. To reduce areas for social interaction and nature contact C. To provide areas for biodiversity, recreation, and social interaction, promoting users' well-being and environmental health D. To limit the scope of natural habitats None 8. Sustainable Sites How does "outdoor water use reduction" fit into LEED's sustainable sites criteria? A. To maximize water usage for landscaping purposes B. To encourage the use of potable water for irrigation C. To reduce or eliminate the need for potable water in landscape irrigation through efficient appliances and native, drought-tolerant plants D. To promote excessive water consumption regardless of climate None 9. Sustainable Sites What is the significance of "native and adaptive vegetation" in LEED? A. To create landscapes that require intensive maintenance B. To introduce foreign species that might become invasive C. To use plants that are adapted to the local climate and require less water, reducing maintenance and supporting local biodiversity D. To limit plant diversity and resilience None 10. Sustainable Sites Why is "joint use of facilities" encouraged in LEED? A. To restrict access to amenities and increase travel distances B. To create private, single-use facilities exclusive to the project C. To maximize resource efficiency, enhance community access, and minimize environmental impact by sharing facilities among multiple entities D. To increase construction costs and resource use None 11. Sustainable Sites What is the key reason for LEED's focus on "biodiversity conservation" in site selection and management? A. To ensure the isolation of species in their natural habitats B. To promote uniform landscapes that are easy to maintain C. To maintain ecological balance, protect species, and preserve natural habitats by thoughtful site selection and responsible design D. To prioritize built environments over natural ecosystems None 12. Sustainable Sites In the context of sustainable sites, why does LEED emphasize "soil conservation" during construction? A. To enable quick and easy construction, irrespective of soil degradation B. To focus solely on the built aspect, ignoring the site's natural elements C. To prevent erosion, soil degradation, and loss of valuable topsoil, thereby maintaining soil health and local ecology D. To promote extensive digging and soil removal for enhanced landscaping None 13. Sustainable Sites Why is "environmental site assessment" (Phase I and II ES A. critical in the LEED rating system? A) To disregard any contamination and proceed with construction regardless of the site's condition B. To challenge the construction team with unforeseen hazards C. To identify potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities, protecting human and environmental health D. To increase the project's overall cost with unnecessary analysis None 14. Sustainable Sites What role does "sustainable transportation access" play in LEED's sustainable site criteria? A. To encourage car dependency and increase fossil fuel consumption B. To ignore accessibility and focus solely on isolated developments C. To reduce pollution, land development impacts, and transportation costs by prioritizing sites with access to diverse transportation options D. To increase traffic congestion and transportation-related pollution None 15. Sustainable Sites How does "construction waste management" contribute to LEED's sustainable sites standards? A. By promoting the disposal of all waste in landfills B. By ignoring the environmental impacts of construction waste C. By diverting construction waste from landfills through strategies like recycling, reusing, and reducing waste generated D. By encouraging overconsumption and waste generation None 16. Sustainable Sites What purpose does "site master planning" serve in LEED's sustainable site criteria? A. To advocate for ad-hoc building practices B. To prioritize immediate needs over long-term sustainability C. To ensure the holistic, sustainable, and integrative development of a site over time, considering future growth and environmental impacts D. To complicate and prolong the construction process None 17. Sustainable Sites How does "energy-efficient landscaping" fit into LEED's sustainable sites criteria? A. To increase water use and maintenance requirements B. To prioritize exotic, high-maintenance vegetation C. To reduce energy use, conserve water, and decrease emissions through strategic plant selection and site design D. To focus on aesthetic appeal regardless of environmental cost None 18. Sustainable Sites What is the significance of "brownfield redevelopment" in LEED? A. To avoid the challenge of remediation and seek pristine sites B. To increase health risks associated with contaminated sites C. To encourage the remediation and reuse of sites with environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land D. To propagate the stigma associated with brownfields None 19. Sustainable Sites Why is "light pollution reduction" a significant consideration in LEED? A. To enhance night-time aesthetics of the building B. To increase energy consumption and glare C. To reduce energy waste, minimize adverse effects on nocturnal environments, and enhance human health and well-being D. To prioritize architectural illumination over environmental concerns None 20. Sustainable Sites Why is "thermal comfort" an important aspect within the Sustainable Sites criteria? A. To ensure the building looks modern and sophisticated B. To promote the constant use of HVAC systems year-round C. To enhance occupant comfort, productivity, and well-being by providing quality thermal conditions D. To make sure indoor spaces are either extremely warm or cold None 21. Sustainable Sites What is the importance of "water-efficient landscaping" in the LEED rating system? A. To increase water use for aesthetic purposes B. To promote the use of non-native plant species requiring more water C. To reduce water consumption, manage local water resources sustainably, and reduce the burden on municipal water supply and treatment D. To show disregard for local water scarcity issues None 22. Sustainable Sites How does "site recovery" fit into LEED's sustainable site criteria? A. To ensure as much natural habitat is destroyed as possible B. To neglect the restoration of any natural habitats C. To promote the restoration and recovery of any disturbed or damaged natural habitats to provide environmental and social benefits D. To prioritize built areas over natural habitats None 23. Sustainable Sites Why is "heat island reduction" significant in LEED's sustainable site criteria? A. To make cities warmer during summer B. To disregard the comfort of city dwellers and ecosystems C. To reduce heat islands to improve human and wildlife comfort and lower energy demand in buildings D. To increase pavement and dark surfaces around the building None 24. Sustainable Sites What role does "community connectivity" play in LEED's sustainable site criteria? A. To encourage development in isolated areas B. To prioritize private transport and long commute times C. To support health, sustainability, and well-being by connecting people to essential services, green spaces, and community resources D. To promote urban sprawl None 25. Sustainable Sites Why are "native and adapted vegetation" emphasized in LEED's sustainable site criteria? A. To increase reliance on irrigation and fertilizers B. To promote the use of exotic plants that may become invasive C. To reduce maintenance, support local ecosystems, and enhance site resilience through the use of plants adapted to the local climate and soil conditions D. To make the landscape more challenging for local wildlife None 26. Sustainable Sites In LEED, why is "sustainable procurement" important for site management? A. To support overexploitation of resources B. To encourage purchasing without considering environmental impacts C. To ensure environmentally responsible purchasing decisions, considering the lifecycle of materials and prioritizing sustainably sourced, produced, and transported products D. To increase costs unnecessarily None 27. Sustainable Sites What is the rationale behind "protecting wetlands and water bodies" in LEED's sustainable site criteria? A. To limit access to water bodies for recreational purposes B. To disregard the ecological importance of water bodies C. To maintain biodiversity, natural water filtration, flood control, and habitat protection by preserving these sensitive areas D. To encourage construction adjacent to sensitive aquatic ecosystems None 28. Sustainable Sites Why is "erosion and sedimentation control" critical during construction for a LEED project? A. To speed up the natural erosion process B. To ensure the rapid removal of topsoil C. To preserve site integrity, protect water quality, and reduce negative impacts on nearby sites and water bodies by minimizing erosion and sedimentation D. To increase the project's landscaping costs post-construction None 29. Sustainable Sites In LEED, why is "construction activity pollution prevention" a necessary measure? A. To ensure that construction proceeds without environmental considerations B. To increase air and water pollution C. To mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, air dust, and noise pollution D. To create additional project expenses without tangible benefits None 30. Sustainable Sites How does "light pollution reduction" contribute to LEED's sustainable sites criteria? A. It's intended to make the site more visible from space B. It increases energy use and disrupts ecosystems C. It minimizes sky-glow, glare, and disturbances to nocturnal environments, while improving nighttime visibility through better lighting practices D. It promotes the use of excessively bright lighting fixtures throughout the site None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
