In pursuit of the Materials and Resources Credit, Building Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices, which of the following statements is true related to products purchased for temporary use (formwork, bracing and scaffolding) on the project?

• A.Temporary wood products cannot be included in the calculations
• B.If any temporary wood materials are included in the calculation, all wood materials must be included in the calculation
• C.Only Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood materials are included in the calculation; non-certified wood materials contribute to other credits
• D.FSC-certified wood materials purchased for more than one project can be applied to other projects seeking LEED Certification

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How can a building owner promote both energy efficiency and thermal comfort in a building?

• A.Survey occupants about their comfort on a regular basis
• B.Provide occupants with individual space heaters in the winter
• C.Ask the cleaning contractor to turn off all of the lights after cleaning
• D.Institute a flexible dress code that permits seasonally appropriate clothing

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Which of the following credit options can a project team attempt if a local, national, or international organization indicates that the neighborhood site of the project has a significant cultural value?

• A.Historic district
• B.Priority designation
• C.Brownfield remediation
• D.Diverse uses

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A LEED Building Design and Construction project includes an outdoor stage for theatrical performances. In pursuit of Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction the engineer has specified an LED fixture to illuminate actors on the stage while limiting light pollution. Which of the following suggestions should the LEED AP give to the project owner?

• A.Modify the design to enclose the performance areas
• B.Calculate the return on investment over the 20-year life of the project
• C.Compare the energy consumption against an alternative
• D.Inform the owner that the LED fixture is exempt from Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction

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Several Materials and Resources credits give a bonus location valuation factor, which allows products extracted, manufactured and produced within 100 mi. (161 km) of the project to take double valuation in credit calculations. The intent of this bonus is

• A.to shorten construction duration by reducing shipping times
• B.to avoid spreading products with potentially invasive non-native pests
• C.to incentivize the purchase of products that support the local economy
• D.to promote design with indigenous materials in order to maintain local aesthetic quality

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