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A project team targets concrete as a material to receive Environmentally Preferable Products credit for fly ash content. Due to weather conditions, the structural engineer suggests reducing the fly ash content in a small portion of the suspended slab areas to speed the curing process and achieve the required strength. The adjusted calculation shows that reduced fly ash in these areas will result in failure to achieve the targeted point. Which of the following is the most effective strategy that the LEED AP could pursue?

• A.Ignore the engineer's recommendation and proceed with the original design
• B.Demand the project team slow the construction schedule so additional curing time will allow the required amount of fly ash to be used
• C.Apply for a Regional Priority exemption since the local climate interfered with the project team's best effort to achieve the point
• D.Submit a CIR requesting the low fly ash suspended slab be removed from the calculations

Which of the following is used to properly size space heating and cooling systems in accordance with LEED for Homes criteria?

• A.ACCA Manual J
• B.DOE 2006 HVAC Sizing Guide
• C.SMACNA Publication 69.2
• D.ASHRAE 62.2

In order to take advantage of mountain views, a designer would like to include large glazing areas in a new home. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Windows requires more stringent window performance if the:

• A.Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 24%
• B.Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 15%
• C.Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 15%
• D.Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 24%

To earn credit for Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Space Heating and Cooling Equipment, the HVAC equipment must exceed the requirements set by:

• A.International Energy Conservation Code
• B.ACCA Manual J guidelines
• C.ASHRAE 2001 Handbook of Fundamentals
• D.ENERGY STAR for Homes, Prescriptive Path

In addition to testing envelope leakage for energy impacts, a blower door test can be used in attached housing projects to evaluate:

• A.Potential for environmental tobacco smoke and odor contamination
• B.Flow rate of local exhaust and supply fans or hoods
• C.Effectiveness of non-toxic strategies designed to control pests
• D.Quantity of moisture transfer through common wall systems