A new project is being built adjacent to a park with a 1/8 mi. (0.20 km) trail leading to an urban business district, which includes several retail shops and restaurants. This project qualifies for Location and Transportation Credits by

• A.encouraging physical activity
• B.reducing heat island effect
• C.maintaining open space
• D.providing pedestrian access

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The general contractor for a project located in a dense urban area attempts to gain a credit in Materials and Resources. Which of the following is considered a local material?

• A.Quarry tile that is extracted 370 mi (595 km) away and manufactured in a city 1.600 mi (2 575 km) away
• B.Stone that is harvested and processed 80 mi (128.7 km) from the project site and purchased 75 mi. (121 km) away
• C.Vinyl flooring manufactured 500 mi (805 km) away but is sold at a warehouse 2 mi (3.2 km) from the project site
• D.Bamboo flooring that is harvested 2.350 mi. (3 782 km) away and manufactured 200 mi. (322 km) away from the project site

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The purpose of a life-cycle assessment in LEED is to evaluate the potential

• A.cost impacts Of a building through its life-cycle
• B.safety impacts of a material through its life-cycle
• C.human impacts 0t a material through its lite-cycle
• D.environmental impacts of a building through its life-cycle

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Which of the following options does the triple bottom line entail?

• A.Time, cost and quality
• B.People, planet and profit
• C.Energy, water and materials
• D.Health, safety and environment

Correct Answer: B

Explanation
The triple bottom line is a business concept that states firms should commit to measuring their social and environmental impact-in addition to their financial performance-rather than solely focusing on generating profit, or the standard "bottom line"1. The triple bottom line can be broken down into "three P's": profit, people, and the planet2. Firms can use these categories to conceptualize their environmental responsibility and determine any negative social impacts to which they might be contributing1.

Triple bottom line

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Which industry benchmarking tool is used for measuring ongoing energy performance?

• A.EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• B.Bright Power's EnergyScoreCard
• C.U.S. Department of Energy's EnergyIQ
• D.U.S. Department of Energy's EnerCop

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