GPCP Exam

1. Question

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Compared to legacy stock buildings, GSA’s high-performance buildings have (select all that apply):

a. 23% lower energy use

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b. 28% lower water use

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c. 23% lower building operating expenses

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d. Higher overall tenant satisfaction

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2. Question

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The Green Building Initiative is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of building practices that result in ___, ___ and ____ buildings.

a. Resource efficient, healthier, high performing

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b. Resource efficient, healthier, environmentally sustainable

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c. High performing, efficient, healthier

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d. High performing, healthier, environmentally sustainable

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3. Question

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In which year was the Green Building Initiative first certified as an ANSI Standards Developer?

a. 2003

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b. 2005

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c. 2013

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d. GBI is not an ANSI Standards Developer

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4. Question

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The third-party Assessor can answer any questions and provide advice on how to meet compliance.

True

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5. Question

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In which year did nineteen federal agencies sign a Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)?

a. 2006

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b. 2007

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c. 2008

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d. 2009

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6. Question

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Which Executive Order was released on May 17, 2018?

a. Executive Order 13514 – Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance

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b. Executive Order 13423 – Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management

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c. Executive Order 13834 – Regarding Efficient Federal Operations

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d. Executive Order 13693 – Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade

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7. Question

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Which of the following are modules within the Guiding Principles Compliance Program? (select all that apply)

a. New Construction (NC)

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b. DOD New Construction (DOD GPC NC)

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c. Commercial Interiors (CI)

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d. Healthcare (HC)

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8. Question

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Which of the following are components of the Guiding Principles Compliance Program? (select all that apply)

a. Simple to use Excel based survey

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b. A self-evaluation report based on the user’s survey responses

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c. Third-party onsite assessment or post construction document review

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d. Detailed report outlining compliance status and recommendations

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9. Question

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GBI’s Guiding Principles Compliance Program was the first third-party assessment program designed specifically for federal agencies to assess compliance with the Guiding Principles.

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10. Question

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The Preliminary Design Review is mandatory and additional preliminary reviews are available for an additional fee.

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11. Question

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Which of the following are eligibility requirements for GPC NC? (select all that apply)

a. The building size must be at least 5000 gross square feet

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b. The building must have been occupied no more than 18 months

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c. The building must undergo commissioning

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d. The Federal Government must be the owner or lessee of the building

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12. Question

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Guiding Principles Compliance for New Construction can be used to certify which of the following? (select all that apply)

a. Completely new buildings

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b. Additions to existing buildings

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c. Major renovations of existing buildings

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d. Buildings that have been occupied for fewer than 18 months

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13. Question

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Design-Bid-Build projects that had not proceeded beyond 35% design completion as of September 30, 2017 will use which UFC 1-200-02 Version?

a. Change 03 (to 1 March 2013), 7 November 2014

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b. Change 01 (to 1 December 2016), 1 October 2017

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c. 1 December 2016

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d. None of the above

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14. Question

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What is the purpose of the GPC Scoping Checklist?

a. To understand which GPC program the project should use

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b. To determine which version of UFC 1-200-02 is applicable for the project

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c. To identify all goals for the project, as related to meeting the Federal Guiding Principles and definite requirements for the project

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d. To send to the Assessor with supporting documentation

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15. Question

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What is included in the New Construction & Modernization Technical Manual? (select all that apply)

a. All criteria

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b. Suggested compliance

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c. Assessor contact information

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d. Links to additional references

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16. Question

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What are the answer choices used in the GPC NC survey? (select all that apply)

a. Yes

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b. No

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c. Partially

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d. Not applicable

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e. In Progress

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17. Question

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Which of the following is NOT an acceptable Not Applicable justification?

a. Life-Cycle Cost Effective

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b. Out of project scope

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c. Mission restriction

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d. Location/regional restriction

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18. Question

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What are the two final assessment options for verification of compliance? (select all that apply)

a. Charette Meeting

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b. On-site assessment

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c. Pre-Construction Document Review

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d.

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Post-Construction Document Review

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19. Question

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GBI provides support staff including Project Managers and Technical Experts.

True

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False

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20. Question

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In the DOD GPC for NC program, a LCCA is required for the following: (select all that apply)

a. Renewable energy generating systems

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b. Procurement of materials

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c. Energy consuming systems

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d.

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When the LCCA is selected as the reason for any “partially compliant” or “not applicable” response.

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When the LCCA is selected as the reason for any “partially compliant” or “not applicable” response.

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21. Question

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Which of the following are benefits of Guiding Principles Compliance verification? (select all that apply)

a. It identifies and verifies the use of credible sustainable practices in design, construction, and/or management of a facility.

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b. It aids facility managers create performance benchmarks that can act as a guide for operational improvements and future projects.

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c. It guarantees that your newly-constructed building will achieve energy performance that is 50% better than baseline.

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d.

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It ensures independent, accurate and consistent reporting within agencies.

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22. Question

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If contracted by the client, which of the following may be responsibilities of the GPCP? (select all that apply)

a. Complete the GPC survey

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b. Compile documentation for the Preliminary Design Review

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c. Prepare the project team for the on-site assessment

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d. Mediate the interaction between the project team, GBI staff and the assessor

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23. Question

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The primary roles of the Client/Project Manager are: (select all that apply)

a. Completes the survey(s)

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b. Provide documentation to the assessor

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c. Confirms site visit requirements

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d. Reviews assessor findings

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24. Question

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Which of the following are responsibilities of the GBI staff? (select all that apply)

a. Assessor assignment

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b. Assessment scheduling

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c. Completion of the on-site assessment

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d. Delivery of the final report

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25. Question

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Which of the following are responsibilities of the Assessor? (select all that apply)

a. Work directly with the client to schedule the on-site assessment

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b. Write final assessment report

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c. Verify the compliance in the GPC survey with the actual building features and documentation

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d. Send the final report directly to the client

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26. Question

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Which of the following statements regarding Guiding Principles Compliance Professionals are true? (select all that apply)

a. They cannot serve as a GPCP and an Assessor on the same project.

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b. GBI requires that a GPCP is hired to manage every Guiding Principles Compliance building certification project.

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c. GPCPs are considered to be expert users of the Guiding Principles Compliance system.

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d. GPCPs are responsible for marketing their own services and finding their own clients.

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27. Question

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Which is the below is NOT a Guiding Principles Environmental Assessment Area?

a. Protect and Conserve Water

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b. Enhance Outdoor Environmental Quality

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c. Optimize Energy Performance

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d. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials

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28. Question

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In which assessment area of GPC NC is the criterion that evaluates if the project considers all stages of the building’s life cycle, including deconstruction?

a. Protect and Conserve Water

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b. Optimize Energy Performance

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c. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials

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d. Employ Integrated Design Principles

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29. Question

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How often should commissioning and recommissioning take place according to the Employ Integrated Design Principles requirements?

a. Every 2 years

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b. Every 4 years

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c. Every 6 years

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d. Every 8 years

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30. Question

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Optimize Energy Performance – For new construction, ensure energy efficiency is __% better than the current ASHRAE 90.1 standard

a. 10%

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b. 20%

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c. 30%

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d. 35%

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31. Question

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Optimize Energy Performance – Which method(s) should be used for benchmarking? (select all that apply)

a. Regularly monitor building energy performance against performance data

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b. Regularly monitor building energy performance against peer buildings.

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c. Using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

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d. Self-tracking via utility bills

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32. Question

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Which of the following criteria are included within the Protect and Conserve Water assessment area of GPC NC? (select all that apply)

a. Indoor Water – use water-efficient products; install building level water meters; optimize cooling tower operations and eliminate single pass cooling.

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b. Outdoor Water: Outdoor Water Meters – separately meter water for irrigation systems greater than 25,000 SF.

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c. Moisture Control – Establish and implement a moisture control strategy for controlling moisture flows and condensation to prevent building damage, minimize mold contamination, and reduce health risks related to moisture.

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d. Ozone Depleting Compounds – Eliminate the use of ozone depleting compounds during and after construction where alternative environmentally preferable products are available

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33. Question

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Protect and Conserve Water – Which of the following are examples of stormwater management? (select all that apply)

a. Reduced impervious surfaces

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b. Rain garden

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c. Drought resistant landscaping

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d. Green roofs

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34. Question

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Protect and Conserve Water – It is not required to separately meter water for irrigation systems greater than 25,000 SF.

True

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False

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35. Question

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Alternative water refers to water not obtained from a surface water source, ground water source or purchased reclaimed water from a third party.

True

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False

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36. Question

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Which environmental assessment area addresses floodplain considerations?

a. Employ Integrated Design Principles

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b. Protect and Conserve Water

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c. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials

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d. Assess and Consider Climate Change Risks

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37. Question

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Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality – ASHRAE 55 defines:

a.

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The range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to a few occupants to provide comfort.

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The range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to a few occupants to provide comfort.

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b. The range of outdoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to the majority of occupants to provide comfort

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c. The range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to the majority of occupants to provide comfort

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d. The range of ventilation environmental conditions acceptable to the majority of occupants to provide comfort

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38. Question

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Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality – Indoor air quality policies should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

a. Moisture control

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b. Task lighting

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c. Use of low emitting materials

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d. Operable windows

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39. Question

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Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality – Which are examples of promoting occupant health and wellness? (select all that apply)

a. Limiting daylighting

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b. Fitness centers

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c. Support convenient access to healthy dining options

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d. Exterior views

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40. Question

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Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality – Outdoor Walking Opportunities is defined as having trails or tracks adjacent or close to the building.

True

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False

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41. Question

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Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials – Where the markets exist, provide reuse and recycling services for building occupants and divert at least __% of non-hazardous non-construction related materials from landfills.

a. 20%

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b. 45%

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c. 50%

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d. 65%

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42. Question

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Assess and Consider Climate Change Risks – Assess potential impacts and vulnerabilities, from both acute weather events and chronic climate changes, to inform the design of new construction and modernization and facility operations to increase ________.

a. Air quality

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b. Thermal comfort

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c. Facility adaptation

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d. Climate resilience

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43. Question

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The DOD GPC for NC program has an LCCA requirement.

True

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44. Question

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The purposes of a LCCA as it pertains to the GPC program are: (select all that apply)

a. To meet UFC requirements for life-cycle cost analysis

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b. To predict energy costs

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c. To identify criteria that may qualify as N/A

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d. To identify criteria that may be partially met for “yes” compliance.

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45. Question

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Employ Integrated Design Principles – The experienced commissioning provider should be independent of the project design and construction team and the operations team.

True

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46. Question

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Which assessment area of DOD GPC for NC addresses Biologically-Based Products?

a. Optimize Energy Performance

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b. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials

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c. Assess and Consider Climate Risks

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d. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality

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47. Question

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Which assessment area of DOD GPC for NC evaluates efforts to promote opportunity for occupant physical activity?

a. Employ Integrated Design Principles

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b. Optimize Energy Performance

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c. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality

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d. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials

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48. Question

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What is the typical timeframe (excluding construction) for completing a GPC NC certification?

a. 1 – 3 months

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b. 4 – 7 months

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c. 6 – 9 months

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d. 9 – 12 months

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49. Question

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What is the number of estimated task hours required to complete a GPC NC assessment?

a. 12 – 32 hours

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b. 24 – 63 hours

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c. 28 – 67 hours

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d. 31 – 75 hours

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50. Question

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The GPC NC process involves which of the following steps?

a. Client finds their own Assessor

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b. Order the GPC NC Survey and Assessment

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c. Complete the GPC NC Survey

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d. Two third-party assessments

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51. Question

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The first steps in the GPC process is to create a GBI (if you do not have one) and request a quote.

True

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52. Question

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What is the next step after the assessment order has been placed?

a. You will receive the survey

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b. You will be redirected to the project in your account

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c. An Assessor will be assigned to your project

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d.

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A GBI Project Manager will contact you with next steps

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53. Question

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If multiple buildings are being assessed as separate projects, you will complete one survey.

a. True, all information will be entered into one survey

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b. False, the Project Team will complete separate surveys for each building

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54. Question

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Why is it beneficial to start the Guiding Principles NC Survey as early as possible in the design and construction process? (select all that apply)

a. The assigned Assessor will look more favorably on your project

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b. Receiving feedback and implementing required changes early in the design process can minimize total project costs

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c. You must register your project before construction has started

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d. If desired, the Assessor can perform the preliminary review at the Pre-Design Stage using the “Owner’s Project Requirements” document, or equivalent, giving you the opportunity to facilitate designing a building to meet the Guiding Principles

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55. Question

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How many tabs are in the GPC for NC Survey?

a. 6

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b. 8

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c. 10

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d. 12

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56. Question

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Which is NOT a GPC survey tab?

a. Introduction

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b. Instructions

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c. Process Overview

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d. Project Info

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57. Question

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“Not Applicable” can be used when the mission precludes the element

True

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58. Question

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Each comment box in the GPC survey must include a narrative with justification or support of your response.

True

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False

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59. Question

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Select the correct series of events:

a. Save survey, compile documentation, email completed survey to GBI, GBI reviews survey for completeness

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b. Save survey, email completed survey to GBI,compile documentation, GBI reviews survey for completeness

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c. Email completed survey to GBI, save survey,compile documentation, GBI reviews survey for completeness

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d. Save Survey, email completed survey to GBI, GBI reviews survey for completeness, compile documentation

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60. Question

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Which of the following statements describe the GPC NC Design Review Assessment? (select all that apply)

a. It is completed by a certified third-party Assessor

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b. It can be completed as early as the pre-design stage

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c. It results in a final Guiding Principles Compliance verification of compliance

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d. It is a review of the GPC NC Survey and either the “Owner’s Project Requirements” document, or equivalent or the construction documents

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61. Question

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Which of the following must be complete before the GBI can schedule your GPC NC Preliminary Assessment? (select all that apply)

a. Payment for your GPC NC Survey & Assessment must be made in full or a federal purchase order submitted to GBI

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b. Appropriate documentation is available for review

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c. The GPC NC Survey is complete and submitted to GBI

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d. Building commissioning is scheduled

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62. Question

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Which of the following information is included in a scheduling letter? (select all that apply)

a. Assessor name

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b. Projected compliance status

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c. Assessor contact information

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d. Assessment date

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63. Question

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The Design Review Report will contain guidance for reading and interpreting the findings of the report.

True

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64. Question

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The Assessor’s GPC NC Preliminary Assessment report does which of the following? (select all that apply)

a. Summarizes the results of the document review

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b.

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Identifies outstanding documentation needed

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c. Provides a binding compliance status.

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d. Offers improvement recommendations that can be implemented before the On-Site assessment.

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65. Question

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The Stage II On-Site Assessment should be scheduled for a time when construction is essentially complete through the punchlist.

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66. Question

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Which of the following must be done before the GBI can schedule your GPC NC On-Site Assessment? (select all that apply)

a. You must update and submit your GPC NC survey according to any changes made to the building design since the Preliminary Assessment

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b. Construction on the building should be nearly complete or complete

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c. Commissioning on the building should be complete, if applicable.

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d. You must complete and submit a formal Application for Guiding Principles Certification.

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67. Question

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Which of the following are reasons why you may need to update the GPC NC survey prior to the On-Site Assessment? (select all that apply)

a. Last-minute budget cuts prevented the installation of high-efficiency lighting fixtures

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b. Per the Assessor’s recommendation, the building owner decided to make a change to use recycled materials for the building flooring

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c. The building design was changed to accommodate improved window glazing

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d. An updated energy model showed an improvement in expected building performance

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68. Question

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How far in advance of your desired on-site assessment date should you contact the GBI for scheduling?

a. 30 days

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b. 2 weeks

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c. 6 months

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d. No advanced notice is required

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69. Question

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What steps should be taken to prepare for the on-site assessment? (select all that apply)

a. Secure meeting room

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b. Schedule key personnel to attend

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c. Upload documentation to the GBI website

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d. Gather and organize documentation

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70. Question

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As a GPCP, which of the following are your responsibilities during the site visit? (select all that apply)

a. Meet the Assessor at a pre-determined time and place

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b. Make note of any missing documentation that must be provided to the assessor and the timeline for doing so

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c. Ensure availability of all key personnel

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d. Ensure that a conference room or workspace is reserved for the introductory and closure meetings

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71. Question

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Which of the following occur during the introduction meeting at the GPC NC On-Site Assessment? (select all that apply)

a. Introduction of participants

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b. Overview of the process

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c. Review of the client GPC NC survey and discussion of changes made since the preliminary review

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d. Document review

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72. Question

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The on-site assessment for a typical 50,000 SF building takes approximately how much time?

a. 30 minutes

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b. 1 hour

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4 hours

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d. 6 hours

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73. Question

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During an on-site assessment, the assessor will need access to which of the following building areas? (select all that apply)

a. Mechanical rooms

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b. Rooftop

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c. Basement

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d. Conference rooms / Common areas

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e.

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Secured areas

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74. Question

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The Assessor will complete which of the following during the building tour? (select all that apply)

a. Take pictures to support verification

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b. Meet with the CEO

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c. Tour the entire building including mechanical rooms, rooftop, basement, parking garages and work areas

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d. Document his or her findings

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75. Question

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During the closure meeting at the On-Site Assessment the assessor will do which of the following? (select all that apply)

a. Provide the final assessment compliance status.

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b. Provide feedback regarding compliance

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c. Identify items still requiring documentation to validate compliance.

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d. Set timelines for next steps

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76. Question

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What is the general timeframe for submitting missing documentation after the site visit?

a. 24 hours

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b. One week

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c. Two weeks

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d. One month

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77. Question

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Which of the following are possible results of failure to submit missing documentation after the on-site assessment? (select all that apply)

a. The building may not be verified as compliant under the GPC for NC program

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b. The Assessor cannot provide a final report

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c. The final report may be expedited

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d. The final report may be delayed

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78. Question

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What steps must be taken before GBI can schedule the Stage II Post-Construction design review? (select all that apply)

a. The project team updates the survey as necessary

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b. The building is occupied

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c. Construction is substantially complete

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d. The assessment has been paid in full

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79. Question

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The Assessor’s GPC NC Stage II Assessment (either on-site or post-construction document review) report does which of the following? (select all that apply)

a. Provides recommendations for future improvements

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b. Provides verified compliant building features

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c.

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Provides the final Compliance status

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d. Includes recommended contractor’s names to assist with the stated future improvements

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80. Question

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What should you do if you disagree with any items in your final report? (select all that apply)

a. Contact the GBI within two weeks of receiving the report.

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b. Contact the third-party Assessor within two weeks within two weeks of receiving the report.

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c. Provide documentation that supports compliance

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d. Review the GBI Assessment Discrepancy Resolution and Appeal Guidelines.

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81. Question

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Which of the following statements regarding Guiding Principles Compliance recognition items are true? (select all that apply)

a. Every Guiding Principles Compliance verified building project team receives an electronic certification of compliance

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b. Every Guiding Principles Compliance verified building project team will receive a complimentary burnished aluminum plaque

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c. Plaques can be purchased either with the assessment or in the GBI Store

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82. Question

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If you would like a recognition plaque for your Guiding Principles Compliance verified building, what should you do? (select all that apply)

a.

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If you purchased a plaque in advance of the assessment, provide your shipping information to your GBI Client Support Manager.

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b. If you did not purchase a plaque in advance, you can order one online through your GBI user account.

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c. Do nothing—your free plaque will be shipped automatically to the site of the certified building.

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83. Question

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Which of the following are available resources that can help you with your GPC NC assessment? (select all that apply)

a. Technical Reference Manual

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b. Guiding Principles Compliance Scoping Checklist

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c. ToolTips within the GPC NC Survey

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d. Guiding Principles Compliance Process Guide

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84. Question

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Approximately how many work hours should you expect to spend completing the GPC NC Survey?

a. 1

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b. 4 – 8

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c. 3 – 6

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d. 2 – 8

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85. Question

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A GPCP is a full-time GBI employee that provides project management and technical support to clients undergoing the GPC building assessment and certification process.

True

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False

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86. Question

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Which of the following are benefits of becoming a certified GPCP? (select all that apply)

a. Participation in the Green Globes Subscription Rebate program

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b. Listing within the GPCP Online Directory Listing

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c.

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Access to the GPCP Policy and Reference Documents

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d. Use of the GPCP logo and other materials to market your services

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87. Question

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Which of the following steps comes first in a Guiding Principles Compliance assessment?

a. Completing and submitting the GPC survey

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b. The on-site assessment

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c. Receiving the preliminary Design Review Report

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d. Receiving the on-site assessment scheduling letter

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88. Question

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One preliminary review is included with the assessment. Optional additional reviews are available for an additional fee.

True

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False

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89. Question

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Which of the following criteria is NOT included in the DOD GPC NC Assessment criteria?

a. Integrated Design: Performance Goals – Establish performance goals for siting, energy, water, materials, and indoor environmental quality along with other comprehensive design goals and ensures incorporation of these goals throughout the design and lifecycle of the building.

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b. Integrated Pest Management – Use integrated pest management techniques as appropriate to minimize pesticide usage. Use EPA-registered pesticides only when needed.

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c. Benchmarking – Compare actual performance data from the first year of operation with the energy design target, preferably by using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager for building and space types covered by ENERGY STAR®. Verify that the building performance meets or exceeds the design target, or that actual energy use is within 10% of the design energy budget for all other building types. For other building and space types, use an equivalent benchmarking tool such as the Labs21 benchmarking tool for laboratory buildings.

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d. Outdoor Water: Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation – Use water efficient landscape and irrigation strategies, such as water reuse, recycling, and the use of harvested rainwater, to reduce outdoor potable water consumption by a minimum of 50 percent over that consumed by conventional means (plant species and plant densities).

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90. Question

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Criteria for the GPC NC Survey are numbered using Roman Numerals.

True

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False

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91. Question

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Which of the following tabs are part of the GPC NC Survey? (select all that apply)

a. Process Overview

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b. Introduction

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c. Survey Results

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d.

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Instructions

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92. Question

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That Stage I and Stage II reports will be issued directly from your Assessor.

True

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False

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93. Question

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The Survey Results tab in the GPC NC Survey tab provides a summary of responses to help users easily identify any unanswered criteria.

True

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False

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94. Question

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Which of the following is NOT REQUIRED prior to scheduling the GPC NC On-Site Assessment?

a. GBI is in receipt of the completed GPC NC Survey

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b. The necessary verification documentation is available for assessor review

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c. GBI is in receipt of payment for the survey and assessment.

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d. There aren’t any “Partially” responses listed on your survey

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95. Question

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After you become a certified GPCP, you will have access to references documents within your account including sample reports and GPCP logos.

True

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False

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96. Question

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The final report will contain guidance for reading and interpreting the findings of the report.

True

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False

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97. Question

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In preparation for the site visit, the Assessor may call the client to discuss which of the following? (select all that apply)

a. Establishing a location and time to meet

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b. Suggested attendees for the assessment

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c. Scheduling a mandatory meeting with the Agency Head

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d.

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Lodging recommendations

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98. Question

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If you wish to have the Assessor perform a review in the Pre-Design phase, you must have the “Owner’s Project Requirements” document or equivalent available and be able to respond at some level of detail how you intend to pursue a majority of the criteria.

True

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False

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99. Question

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When can you expect to receive your final report after the on-site assessment?

a. 2 – 4 weeks

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b. 4 – 6 weeks

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c. 6 – 8 weeks

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d. 1 month

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100. Question

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Certified GPCPs may join the GPCP LinkedIn Forum upon request.

True

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False

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