Preview Questions Sustainability Consultant | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the effectiveness of daylighting in a building's energy efficiency strategy?

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It reduces the need for artificial lighting, thus lowering energy consumption

It helps in cooling by increasing airflow through the building

It increases the amount of energy consumed for ventilation

It helps in the insulation of the building, reducing heating costs

Question 2: Which of the following design strategies would have the greatest impact on carbon emissions in a building?

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Use of non-renewable materials

Maximizing parking space

Increased use of air conditioning systems

Maximizing natural ventilation

Question 3: Which energy efficiency standard primarily focuses on residential buildings in the U.S.?

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BREEAM

LEED for Homes

ASHRAE 90.1

Energy Star

Question 4: Which action is most effective in reducing embodied carbon during the design phase?

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Using prefabricated components

Installing renewable energy systems

Choosing low-carbon construction materials

Optimizing HVAC systems

Question 5: Which of the following materials is most likely to be identified as having a high environmental impact in a life cycle analysis (LCA)?

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Low-VOC paints

Recycled steel

Bamboo

Concrete

Question 6: Which BREEAM credit focuses on encouraging the use of local and sustainable materials for construction?

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Waste: Reduction in construction waste

Energy: Reduction in operational carbon emissions

Land Use: Protection of existing ecosystems

Materials: Responsible sourcing of materials