 1. Which of the following is the objective of exterior light pollution reduction?

(Choose 1) *
a) Reduce impact on nocturnal environment b) Reduce lighting energy consumption
c) Reduce lighting wattage d) To turn off non-emergency lighting

Option D is a means of complying with light pollution reduction, not the objective. The
purpose of reducing exterior light pollution is to enhance the nocturnal environment and to
increase night sky access.

 2. Which of the following types of energy meters enhance continuous monitoring and
performance of a factory building? (Choose 1) *
a) Energy meter for chilled water consumption b) Energy meter for pumping grey
water c) Energy meter for pumping municipal water d) All of the above

Refer to the metering credit under Energy Conservation in IGBC’s guidelines for Green Factory
Buildings.

 3. Which of the following increases the water table? (Choose 1) *

a) Usage of waterless urinals b) Usage of low flow fixtures c) Reuse of treated water
d) Rain water harvesting

Options A, B, and C reduce water consumption.

 4. What comfort temperatures are to be achieved in IGBC Green Factory Buildings? (Choose
1) *
a) 28 +/- 2 deg C b) 24 +/- 2 deg C c) 22 +/- 2 deg C d) 26 +/- 2 deg C

According to ECBC (revised version May 2008) / ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standards, a factory’s
whole building simulation should use comfort temperatures of 28 +/- 2 deg C.

 5. Which issues are typically components of energy efficiency guidelines? (Choose 2) *

a) Effects of microclimate b) Building orientation c) Adequate fresh air supply
d) VOC content of indoor air

Options C and D, though related to energy efficiency, are predominantly indoor air quality
issues.

 6. Which of the following refrigerants effectively addresses both direct and indirect adverse
impacts on environment? (Choose 1) *
a) NH3 b) CFC c) HCFC - 22 d) HCFC – 123

NH 3 is a natural refrigerant with zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) and zero GWP
(global warming potential).
 7. What is a LEED project boundary? (Choose 1) *
a) Project site submitted for LEED certification b) Total site area c) Building
footprint d) Built-up area
The project team determines whether the LEED project boundary is a portion of the
development or the total project area, which they then submit for LEED certification. This
must be consistent throughout the calculations for all of the credits.

 8. What are the advantages of adaptive plants? (Choose 2) *

a) They take over the area and push out other plants b) They require less expensive
pesticides c) They require less irrigation d) They restore the ecosystem

Native or adaptive plants are adapted to the local environment and require little or no
irrigation or pesticides. They restore the ecosystem because of their indigenous nature.

Section II: Building Standards and Codes

This marks the end of section I (Green Building Design & Construction) and the
start of Section II.

 9. Which of the following buildings need not comply with the ECBC code? (Choose 1) *
a) Manufacturing units b) Sustainable buildings using renewable energy c) Office
buildings d) Commercial buildings

Refer to the ECBC 2007 User Guide.

 10. How many distinct climate zones are there in India as per ECBC? (Choose 1) *
a) 7 b) 8 c) 5 d) 4

Refer to the ECBC 2007 User Guide.

 11. Which standard should carpet systems meet in order to limit VOC emissions? (Choose 1) *
a) Green Label b) Green Seal c) Green-e d) None of the above

Carpet systems must meet or exceed the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Indoor Air
Quality Test Program.

 12. Which of the following applies to the quality of treated wastewater in an IGBC Green
Factory Building? (Choose 1) *
 a) Central pollution control board b) Environmental Protection Agency c) Tertiary
standards d) Local government regulations

The treated wastewater for reuse must conform to the quality standards as prescribed by the
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

13. Which standard applies to eco-friendly housekeeping materials? (Choose 1) *

a) Green Seal - 37 b) Green-e c) Green Label Plus d) SMACNA
guidelines
Refer to eco-friendly housekeeping materials under the IGBC Green Factory Building rating
system.

 14 Which of the following methods are permissible under ECBC prescriptive requirements to
calculate the interior LPD? (Choose 2) *
a) Performance rating method b) Prescriptive method c) Building area method
d) Space function method

Under the prescriptive requirements of ECBC, building area method and space function
method can be followed.

 15 Which of the following organizations define wetlands? (Choose 2) *

a) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) b) Environmental Information Systems
c) State or local laws d) LEED

Wetlands are defined either by ENVIS or state or local rule, whichever is more stringent.

 16. Which organization defines the zoning of projects and specifies requirements for each zone
to reduce exterior lighting pollution? (Choose 1) *
a) IESNA b) ASHRAE c) ISHRAE d) CPDP

Refer to exterior lighting pollution reduction requirements.

Section III: IGBC Resources and Processes

This marks the end of section II (Building Standards and Codes) and the start of
Section III.
 17. A project team is planning a new construction building where the developer has no control
over the interior fit-out. Under which rating system should this project apply for green building
certification? (Choose 1)*
 a) LEED for New Construction (LEED NC) b) LEED India for Core & Shell c) IGBC
Green Homes d) IGBC Green Factories

When the developer has no control over the tenant fit-out and only on the core and shell of a
new construction building, the building typically falls under LEED CS.

 18. Which specific programs are available under LEED India? (Choose 2) *
a) New Construction b) Factories c) Core & Shell d) SEZ

LEED India NC and LEED India CS are only programs under LEED India. Green Factory
Buildings and Green Homes are IGBC rating systems and do not carry the LEED trade mark.
IGBC Green SEZ is only in the pilot phase.

 19. At what stage can the project team access credit templates for submission? (Choose 1) *
a) Registration b) Pre-certification c) Appeal d) 1st Submission

Registration is the initial step and it helps establish contact with IGBC and provides access to
the required documents, templates, important communications and other necessary
information.

 20. Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which the fee for IGBC Green Homes
certification varies? (Choose 1)*
a) Multifamily or single family housing b) 120 sq.m or 1000 sq.m c) Founding IGBC
member or non-member d) Project duration

Size, membership, occupancy type, multifamily or single family, and pre-certification or

certification are the distinguishing factors for fees for the IGBC Green Homes rating system.

 21. Who is not eligible for membership of IGBC? (Choose 1) *

a) Non-profit organizations b) Consulting organizations c) Product manufacturers
d) Students

Membership is limited to organizations.

 22. During which phases will the IGBC carry out physical verification of a project? (Choose 2) *
a) During design b) During construction c) Prior to the award of a rating d)
Prior to the process of review

To ensure implementation of all features considered during the design stage, IGBC will carry
out physical verification in two phases: 1) during construction, to verify installation of envelope
measures (wall, roof, glass etc) and other features and 2) prior to award of the rating.

 23. When may appeals be filed? (Choose 1) *

 a) After preliminary review b) After final review c) After certification award d)
After credit interpretation ruling

Green building decisions made during pre-design phase help to set the project direction and
are cost-effective over the life of the project.

 24. How many IGBC APs are allowed to work on a project? (Choose 1) *
a) 1 b) 2 c) 5 d) Any number

If the project team feels that it deserves the points for the denied credit in the final review,
then the project team has an option to appeal. Refer to the IGBC website.

Section IV: Green Design Strategies and Impacts

This marks the end of Section III (IGBC Resources and Processes) and the start of
Section IV.

 25. Which of the following methods limit erosion and sedimentation during construction?
(Choose 2) *
a) Mulching b) Seeding c) Rainwater harvesting d) Composting toilets

Rainwater harvesting is not a strategy that can be used during construction.

 26. Reducing indoor air pollutants helps with which of the following? (Choose 1) *
a) Lowering rental rates for the building b) Improving occupant productivity c)
Day lighting and views d) Reduced operational costs

The direct impact of improved indoor environmental quality is to benefit occupant health and
therefore productivity.

 27. Which of the following may not reduce the lighting energy consumption? (Choose 1) *
a) Daylighting b) Task lighting c) Photo sensors d) Downward lighting

Downward lighting contributes to light pollution reduction and may not directly reduce
energy consumption.

 28. What is the most common problem associated with daylighting? (Choose 1) *
a) Glare b) Humid air c) Reduction in energy consumption d) Reduction in the
heat from lighting
 Options C and D are advantages of daylighting. Option B is not a common problem.

 29. Which is the best strategy for managing waste? (Choose 1) *

a) Reduce b) Reuse c) Recycle d) Cradle to Cradle

Reduction at the source is the best way to manage waste - it is better than treating it later.

 30. Which of the following property reduction strategies causes a decrease in the daylight
factor? (Choose 1) *
a) Window area b) Window geometry factor c) Visible transmittance d) All of
the above

Options A, B, C are all directly proportional to the daylight factor. Refer to the daylight factor
calculation formula.

 31. What is the average species factor? (Choose 1) *

a) 1 b) 0 c) 0.5 d) 0.75

Landscapes can be maintained in acceptable condition at about 50% of the reference evapo-
transpiration (ET0) value and thus, the average value of ks is 0.5. Refer to the calculations for
water efficient landscaping.

 32. Which of the following is considered an open grid paving system? (Choose 1) *
a) Less than 50% pervious paving b) Less than 70% impervious paving c) More
than 50% impervious paving d) More than 70% pervious paving

For LEED purpose, less than 50% impervious paving with vegetation in open cells is considered
an open grid paving.

Answer key
1. a
Option D is a means of complying with light pollution reduction, not the objective. The
purpose of reducing exterior light pollution is to enhance the nocturnal environment
and to increase night sky access.

2. d
Refer to the metering credit under Energy Conservation in IGBC’s guidelines for Green
Factory Buildings.

3. d
Options A, B, and C reduce water consumption.

4. a
According to ECBC (revised version May 2008) / ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standards, a
factory’s whole building simulation should use comfort temperatures of 28 +/- 2 deg C.

5. a, b
Options C and D, though related to energy efficiency, are predominantly indoor air
quality issues.

6. a
NH 3 is a natural refrigerant with zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) and zero GWP
(global warming potential).

7. a
The project team determines whether the LEED project boundary is a portion of the
development or the total project area, which they then submit for LEED certification.
This must be consistent throughout the calculations for all of the credits.

8. c, d
Native or adaptive plants are adapted to the local environment and require little or
no irrigation or pesticides. They restore the ecosystem because of their indigenous
nature.

9. a, b
Refer to the ECBC 2007 User Guide.

10. c
Refer to the ECBC 2007 User Guide.

11. a
Carpet systems must meet or exceed the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Indoor
Air Quality Test Program.

12. a
The treated wastewater for reuse must conform to the quality standards as prescribed
by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

13. a
Refer to eco-friendly housekeeping materials under the IGBC Green Factory Building
rating system.
14. c, d
Under the prescriptive requirements of ECBC, building area method and space
function method can be followed.

15. b, c
Wetlands are defined either by ENVIS or state or local rule, whichever is more stringent.

16. a
Refer to exterior lighting pollution reduction requirements.

17. b
When the developer has no control over the tenant fit-out and only on the core and
shell of a new construction building, the building typically falls under LEED CS.

18. a, c
LEED India NC and LEED India CS are only programs under LEED India. Green Factory
Buildings and Green Homes are IGBC rating systems and do not carry the LEED trade
mark. IGBC Green SEZ is only in the pilot phase.

19. a
Registration is the initial step and it helps establish contact with IGBC and provides
access to the required documents, templates, important communications and other
necessary information.

20. d
Size, membership, occupancy type, multifamily or single family, and pre-certification or
certification are the distinguishing factors for fees for the IGBC Green Homes rating
system.

21. d
Membership is limited to organizations.

22. b, c
To ensure implementation of all features considered during the design stage, IGBC will
carry out physical verification in two phases: 1) during construction, to verify installation
of envelope measures (wall, roof, glass etc) and other features and 2) prior to award of
the rating.

23. c
Green building decisions made during pre-design phase help to set the project direction
and are cost-effective over the life of the project.
24. b
If the project team feels that it deserves the points for the denied credit in the final
review, then the project team has an option to appeal. Refer to the IGBC website.

25. a, b
Rainwater harvesting is not a strategy that can be used during construction.

26. b
The direct impact of improved indoor environmental quality is to benefit occupant
health and therefore productivity.

27. d
Downward lighting contributes to light pollution reduction and may not directly reduce
energy consumption.

28. a
Options C and D are advantages of daylighting. Option B is not a common problem.

29. a
Reduction at the source is the best way to manage waste - it is better than treating it
later.

30. d
Options A, B, C are all directly proportional to the daylight factor. Refer to the daylight
factor calculation formula.

31. c
Landscapes can be maintained in acceptable condition at about 50% of the reference
evapo-transpiration (ET0) value and thus, the average value of ks is 0.5. Refer to the
calculations for water efficient landscaping.

32. d
For LEED purpose, less than 50% impervious paving with vegetation in open cells is
considered an open grid paving.
1. Preferred location of CO2 sensors in rooms of low occupancy
a. Fresh air entry
b. Return air ducts
c. Outside the room
d. Inside the space at breathing level

2. Preferred location of CO2 sensors in rooms of high occupancy

a. Fresh air entry
b. Return air ducts
c. Outside the room
d. Inside the space at breathing level

3. LPD od office spaces as per ECBC is

a. 10 w/ft2
b. 20 w/ft2
c. 30 w/ft2
d. 1 w/ft2

4. Domestic & non-domestic water need as per NBS for urban population
a. 100-150 ltr/head/day
b. 70-100 ltr/head/day
c. 30-50 ltr/head/day
d. 150-200 ltr/head/day

5. Pervious pavement will secure points under which credit

a. Heat island – non roof
b. Storm water harvesting
c. Reducing site disturbance
d. Light pollution

6. Given that thickness is a constant, which insulation restricts the maximum conduction of
heat
a. Thermocol
b. Extruded polysterene
c. Glass wool
d. Brick wall

7. Concrete walls vs. fly ash walls

a. Fly ash walls conduct less heat
b. Concrete walls conduct less heat
c. Both walls conduct same heat
d. Depends on the climate

8. Shading Coefficient of Glass in tropical climate regions should be

a. As low as possible
b. Optimal
c. As high as possible
d. Neither too low nor too high

9. Design solution to address glare problem due to glazing

a. Provide light shelves above the working level
b. Restrict users from closing down the windows
c. Select glass with high visual list transmittance value
d. Provide artificial lighting

10. Species factor for vegetation that need no water for irrigation is
a. 0.9
b. 0
c. 0.5
d. 0.1

11. Recommended ventilation rates for non-a/c spaces in factories as per NBC
a. 15-30 air changes /hr
b. 3-5 air changes /hr
c. 8-10 air changes /hr
d. 2-4 air changes /hr

12. NBC parking are guidelines are based on:

a. Building area
b. Location
c. Building function
d. No of occupants and function

13. Design building walls with shallow floor plates will help in:
a. Maximum day-lit areas
b. Enhanced views
c. Thermal comfort
d. Low building footprint

14. LED and T-5 lights help in:

a. Reducing LPD
b. Enhance interior lighting levels
c. Reduce light pollution
d. Monitor building performance

15. Ensure species that drop berries, flowers/leaves are not in entrance so that organic matter do
not migrate into the building. This is to take care of:
a. Protect berries, flowers/leaves
b. Ensure local bio diversity
c. Provide IAQ during construction
d. Ensure good IAQ

16. Insist on post-occupancy performance audit to:

a. Improve IAQ
b. Verify proper implementation of green building measures
c. Reduce moisture
d. Enhance energy & IAQ

17. Toilet and kitchen & sink waste water with organic waste are:
a. Black water
b. Gray water
c. Potable water
d. Normal water

18. Reporting Coefficient of Chiller is as per which standard:

a. CTI
b. BEE
c. ISHRAE
d. ARI

19. Moisture sensors in landscape help in:

a. Reducing water use
b. Increasing water use
c. Waste water reduction
d. Good vegetation

20. ECBC divides India into how many climate zones

a. 5
b. 4
c. 6
d. 3
IGBC AP Practice Exam – 1
1. Pervious pavement will secure points under which credit

Heat island – non roof

Storm water harvesting
Reducing site disturbance
Light pollution

2. Given that thickness is a constant, which insulation restricts the maximum conduction of
heat

Thermocol
Extruded polysterene
Glass wool
Brick wall

3. Concrete walls vs. fly ash walls

Fly ash walls conduct less heat

Concrete walls conduct less heat
Both walls conduct same heat
Depends on the climate

4. Shading Coefficient of Glass in tropical climate regions should be

As low as possible
Optimal
As high as possible
Neither too low nor too high

5. Design solution to address glare problem due to glazing

Provide light shelves above the working level

Restrict users from closing down the windows
 Select glass with high visual list transmittance value
Provide artificial lighting

6. Species factor for vegetation that need no water for irrigation is

0.9
.5
.1

7. Recommended ventilation rates for non-a/c spaces in factories as per NBC

15-30 air changes /hr

3-5 air changes /hr
8-10 air changes /hr
2-4 air changes /hr

8. NBC parking are guidelines are based on:

Building area
Location
Building function
No of occupants and function

9. Design building walls with shallow floor plates will help in

Maximum day-lit areas

Enhanced views
Thermal comfort
Low building footprint

10. Moisture sensors in landscape help in:

Reducing water use

increasing water use
 Waste water reduction
Good vegetation

11. Reporting Coefficient of Chiller is as per which standard:

CTI
BEE
ISHRAE
ARI

12. LED and T-5 lights help in

Reducing LPD
Enhance interior lighting levels
Reduce light pollution
Monitor building performance

13. Ensure species that drop berries, flowers/leaves are not in entrance so that organic matter
do not migrate into the building. This is to take care of

Protect berries, flowers/leaves

Ensure local bio diversity
Provide IAQ during construction
Ensure good IAQ

14. Insist on post-occupancy performance audit to:

Improve IAQ
Verify proper implementation of green building measures
Reduce moisture
Enhance energy & IAQ

15. Toilet and kitchen & sink waste water with organic waste are:

Black water
Gray water
 Potable water
Normal water

16. Day light penetration for occupied space is a function off

Colour of window
Window frame
Area of the window opening
Type of the building

17. The domestic and non domestic water needs as recommended by NBC, for urban
communities with population greater than 100,000 is

100-150 lphpd
70-100 lphpd
30-50 lphpd
150-200 lphpd

18. IGBC green home templates enable the project team to

Fill in completely required document

Simplify the submittal and certification by prompting for correct and complete
documentation
Understand the rating system
Design the green building

19. Interior furniture made of the following mentioned could be deemed as rapidly renewable

Waste wooden chip

Bagasse
Teak wood
Rose wood

20. The water use efficiency on a sprinkler system compared to a drip system is

High
Lower
 Same
More or less same

21. Which of the following refrigerant contribute the most to global warming

HCFC 123
Propane
CFC 12
HCF 23

22. The following is a good resource of verify the definition of wet lands in India

BEE
ENVIC
Ministry of urban development
Ministry of finance

23. Following standard would help in determining of the building in constructed on brownfield

NBC standard
ASTM E1903-97
Pollution control board
MoEF Govt. of India requirement

24. IGBC rating submittal resources would comprise of

IGBC reference guide

IGBC templates
Newsletters from IGBC
Abridged version of reference.

25. Purpose of treating Waste water on-site

Reduced cost of treatment

Reduced pollution of collection stream
treat using innovative method
Some more questions and answers
1. Which of the following are true regarding the Energy Use Breakdown for EA Credit 3.2
Performance Measurement – System Level Metering? (Choose 3) *
a) Significant applications are those responsible for 10% or more of the building’s total
consumption
b) The energy use breakdown must be conducted within 2 years before applying for
certification
d) A deviation of greater than 10% from the figure reported in EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy
Performance should be investigated and resolved

2. Which of the following is the most environmentally friendly way to reduce erosion? *
b) Mulching

3. Which of the following is true regarding Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring for naturally
ventilated systems? (Choose 3) *
a) An alarm must be generated if CO2 conditions are greater than 530 ppm above outdoor
CO2 levels
b) A project is exempt from CO2 monitoring requirements if square footage of all naturally
ventilated spaces is <5% of the occupied square footage
c) Rooms smaller than 150 square feet are exempt from CO2 monitoring requirements

4. Which of the following will earn points for Sustainable Purchasing – Durable Goods?
(Choose 3) *
a) Replacing gas-powered equipment with battery powered or plug-in equipment
c) Purchasing furniture that was salvaged off-site
e) Purchasing EnergyStar qualified equipment

5. Which of the following represents an exemplary performance threshold? (Choose 2)

b) Reducing conventional commuting trips by 95%
e) Achieve indoor water savings of 35%

6. Which of the following represents a purpose of the Energy Smart program for schools?
(Choose 3) *
b) Develop Best Management Practices for constructing, renovating, operating and
maintaining K-12 schools
d) Provide resources for teachers in developing energy-related curriculum
e) Provide information and resources on financing energy efficiency investments and upgrades

7. Which of the following represents requirements of the building flushout procedure? *

b) During flushout, the humidity must be kept below 60% and the temperature should be
kept above 60 degrees

8. What is the baseline for plumbing systems that were substantially completed in 1993 or
later? *
b) 120% of the water use that would result if all fixtures met the UPC or IPC requirements

9. Which of the following represent the potential benefits of using LED lamps when compared
with alternatives? (Choose 2) *
b) They are typically more energy efficient
d) They typically do not contain mercury

10. A well-designed daylight building is estimated to reduce energy consumption by what

percent according to LEED? *
d) 50%-80%

11. What percent of a building's floor area may be excluded when developing an Energy Star
rating? *
b) 10%

12. Which of the following represent structural controls to prevent Erosion and Sedimentation?
(Choose 3) *
a) Earth Dike
c) Silk Fencing
d) Sedimentation trap

13. Which of the following is true regarding Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring for mechanically
ventilated systems? (Choose 2) *
a) Outdoor air must be trended for intervals of no less than 6 months
c) The system must generate an alarm if the minimum outdoor air rate falls more than 15%
below the design minimum

14. What percentage of mercury containing lamps may be excluded from the purchasing plan?
*
c) 10%

15. Which of the following must be included in the building operating plan for Energy Efficiency
Best Management Practices – Planning, Documenting and Opportunity Assessment? (Choose
3) *
a) Occupany schedule
c) Design set points for HVAC equipment
e) Design lighting levels

16. The building exterior and hardscape management plan must address which of the
following? (Choose 2) *
c) Paints and sealants used on the building exterior

17. In order to meet the requirements of increased ventilation, ventilation must be increased by
what percent above the applicable baseline standard? *
e) 30%

18. Which of the following is considered a Durable Good? (Choose 3) *

b) Computers
d) Fax Machines
e) Maintenance equipment

19. Which of the following represents the purpose of Systems Level Metering? (Choose 2) *
d) To calculate the amount of Green Power necessary to offset the energy use of each energy
system separately

20. Which of the following represents requirements for the building flushout procedure? *
b)The internal temperature during flushout must be kept above 60 F and the relative
humidity must be below 60% where cooling mechanisms are operated

Chapter1: Green Buildings

1. What does LEED stand for?

–Leadership in Energy & Environment Design

2. Which was the first LEED Platinum rated building in India?

–CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre

3. Which website can you get information about green buildings and the Indian Green
Building Council?
–http://www.igbc.in

4. Which credit and how many points are awarded to a project with IGBC AP as a principal
design team member
–Innovation , one point

5. Who can become members of IGBC?

–Any organisation (Arch, consult, Builder, instituiton etc)

6. Which member of the team needs to be a IGBC member for the project to claim the
discount?
–Owner

7. Name the 4 Green rating systems available in India through IGBC, and which year these
were launched?
–LEED India New construction -2007
LEED India core & shell in 2007
IGBC green Homes-2009
IGBC Green Factories -2009

8. What is the most recommended time for a project register for rating through IGBC?
–Initial Design Stage

9. At which stage should a project select the rating system the project will be following?
–Feasibility study

10. Where can the fees be found for registration / certification for an IGBC rating system?
–http://www.igbc.in and Particular rating page

11. Which area should not be considered in calculation of fees?

–Parking area

12. What is the next stage after the registration form is submitted on IGBC website?
–CIR
13. What does the project team receive after a project is registered with IGBC?
–Reference guide & Leed India templates

14. What is a CIR?

–Credit Interpretation Ruling

15. What steps should you take before filing a CIR?

–Check the intent, requirement, calculation details in reference Guide
Check the previously logged CIR’s in the CIR page of IGBC website
Submit a CIR

16. With registration, how many CIR’s does project receive for free and how much do
subsequent CIRS cost?
–2 free & beyond this 5000 per CIR

17. Where can you find other project CIR’s?

–http://www.igbc.in

18. What is Pre Certification?

–To market the project, apply for the leed rating proposed with submittals.

19. Which rating systems can you apply for Pre certification?
–Leed India Core & shell & IGBC Green homes

20. Can a project be denied credits in pre certification submittal?

–Yes.

21. If a project achieves “Gold” rating in pre certification, can it apply for Platinum in final
certification?
–Yes

22. How often should project team update IGBC on status of project after pre certification?
–Every 6 months

23. If a project is achieving 45 credits and missing one pre requisite, can it still apply for
certification?
–No

24. What items should be submitted with the application for certification?
–All building drawings,
Filled in Leed india Templates
Calculations
Fees

25. How long does IGCB take to perform preliminary review?

–30 working days

26. What is a clarification

–Reply of the Project team for the IGBC preliminary report of Pending & Denied credits.

27. What are the contents of Preliminary Review report?

–CAA (Credit Accept Anticipated, Pending & Denied

28. Where are the fees available for certification and what are the fees based on?
–http://www.igbc.in & fees based on Sq.ft.

29. Is there a discount for IGBC members?

–Yes

30. How much time is given for project team to respond to Preliminary review?
–30 working days

31. How many credits / prerequisites does the IGBC verify on site?
–Up to six credits and/or prerequisites

32. Name the 2 stages at which on site inspection takes place?

–During construction
before awarding the certificate

33. On receiving the final review, what are the options for a project team?
–Accept or appeal
34. How long does a project team have to appeal
–15 working days

35. How much does an appeal cost?

–Rs. 20,000/credit

36. Who reviews an Appeal? What documents should be submitted?

–Other than the first reviewed party all relevant documents related to that credit alone with
All drawings & narration (original submittal for the credit)

37. What does a “certified” project receive from IGBC?

–Certificate, Award letter & metal plague

38. What is the difference between CIR and Clarification?

–CIR- requires details from IGBC Raised by project team answered by IGBC
Clarification-Project team reply for the IGBC preliminary review

39. On which website can you find the information on certified projects and accredited
individuals of IGBC in India?
–http://www.igbc.in

40. How many copies (soft & hard) of documents need to be sent to IGBC?
–2 sets Soft copy

IGBC AP Practice Exam – 2

1. The ECBC is applicable to what type of buildings?

Less than 500 KW of connected load

Greater than 500 KW of connected load
 Less than 600 KW of connected load
Greater than 600 KW of connected load

2. RBTS is best to treat which water

Waste water
Rain water
Storm water
Pot water

3. What is the purpose of Zeriscape

Increase rain water harvesting

Save water consumption
Increase storm water run off
Decrease storm water run off

4. What can the project team do if a certain credit point is denied by IGBC

Cannot do anything
Appeal for review
Consider that they have achieved the credit and do nothing
Consult the IGBC staff

5. What does LEED stand for?

Lead Energy & Environment Designer

Leadership in Equality & Environment Design
Leaders in Energy & Environment Design
Leadership in Energy & Environment Design

6. Which was the first LEED Platinum rated building in India

Avani Residence
CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
 Shem Park
Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Building

7. Which credit and how many points are awarded to a project with IGBC AP as a
principaldesign team member

Site Selection, 1 point

Energy & Atmosphere, 1 point
Innovation Design, 1 point
Indoor Environment Quality, 1 point

8. What is the most recommended time for a project register for rating through IGBC?

After completion of project

Initial design stage
completion of design stage
Start of construction

9. What is a CIR?

Credit Interpretation Ruling

Credit Interpretation Rules
Credit Information & Rules
Credit Information Ruling

10. With registration, how many CIR’s does project receive for free

9
5
2
7

11. How long does IGCB take to perform preliminary review?

15 days
45 days
 3 months
30 days

12. On which website can you find the information on certified projects and accredited
individuals of IGBC in India

www.ciionline.org
www.bee-india.nic.in
www.usgbc.org
www.igbc.in

13. If a project achieves “Gold” rating in pre certification, can it apply for Platinum in final
certification

No
may be
yes

14. Which rating systems can you apply for Pre certification

LEED NC
LEED CS / Green Homes
any rating system can apply

15. How many copies (soft & hard) of documents need to be sent to IGBC?

3
5
2
1

16. Can a project be denied credits in pre certification submittal?

no
yes
17. If a project is achieving 45 credits and missing one pre requisite, can it still apply for
certification

yes
one prerequisite point can be missed for certification
No, prerequisite points are mandatory
it is not mandatory to meet all points

18. How often should project team update IGBC on status of project after pre certification

monthly
yearly
6 months
No need to update project status

19. How long does a project team have to appeal On receiving the final review

30 days
15 days
60 days
6 months

20. Which member of the team needs to be a IGBC member for the project to claim the
discount?

construction team
Owner
Design team
commissioning team

21. Who reviews an Appeal

IGBC team
same who did first review
Other than the first reviewed party
CII team
22. What items should be submitted with the application for certification

All building drawings

Filled in Leed india Templates
Calculations
all of the above

23. Where can you find other project CIR’s?

IGBC website
CII website
USGBC website
CIR website

24. What steps should you take before filing a CIR?

Check the intent, requirement, calculation details in reference Guide

Check the previously logged CIR’s in the CIR page of IGBC website
Submit a CIR
All of the above

25. What are the contents of Preliminary Review report?

Review of Accepted / Anticipated points

Review of Denied
Review of Pending
All of the above
IGBC AP Practice Exam – 3

1. Is erosion and sedimentation control mandatory for a NC project

yes
no

2. Which type of projects can NC rating system be applied to

New projects
More 50% owner occupied
 Both
None

3. What does erosion and sedimentation control helps to protect

Protect the top soil

Air pollution reduce
Improve water quality
All of the above

4. What are the different types of seeding

Temporary
Permanent
Both
None

5. What impact does mulching have?

Retains moisture & protect top soil

Helps in heat island effect
Reduces water consumption
increases water consumption

6. Which Indian standard is followed for Erosion & Sedimentation Control?

ECBC
IGBC
NBC
ASHRAE

7. What types of sites are inappropriate for green buildings?

Prime Farm land & Within 100 feet of wet land (ENVIS)
Habitat of endangered species (WII)
 Public parkland
All of the above

8. Who lists endangered species in India?

Pollution Control Board

Wild life institute of India
IGBC
NBC

9. What is the minimum distance between site and wet land

10 feet
50 feet
100 feet
200 feet

10. What is a site with environmental or chemical contamination called

White field
Brown field
Green Field
Black Field

11. What is the intent of encouraging alternative fuel vehicles

To increase the pollution

To reduce pollution from automobiles

12. Run off coefficients are higher for which materials

Asphalt
Concrete
brick
All
13. In any development should post development run off be higher or less than pre
development run off?

less
equal
higher
zero

14. What is thermal gradient difference between developed & non developed area

Globalisation
Global warming
Effect of pollution
Heat island effect

15. What does SRI stand for?

Solar Reflective Index

Sun Reflective Index
Solar Refracted Index
Solar Refraction Index

16. Methods to reduce roof - heat island effect

Green Roof
High SRI paint
High SRI tiles
All

17. What is the intent of “Light Pollution Reduction” credit?

Increase up lights to reduce light intensity on grounds

Reducing pollution from light vehicles
Remove up lights and reduce impact on nocturnal environments
Decorating trees and gardens with high intensity lamps

18. Which standard is followed for calculating LPD for exterior lighting?
 ASHRAE 90.1
ASHRAE 61.4
ASHRAE 95
ISHRAE

19. How many bus stops and bus lines are required to achieve public transportation access

4
1
2
3

Visual Light Transmittance for maximum day light should be?

•As high as possible

•As low as possuble
•Optimal
•Neither to high nor too low

Species factor for plants which need zero water?

•0.9
•0.5
•Zero
•0.1

Lighting power density for typical office building should be?

•10w/s.ft
•20w/s.ft
•30w/s.ft
•1w/s.ft

COP of Chiller should be based on which standard?

•ARI
•BEE
•ISHRAE
•ECBC

For erosion and sedimentation control which standard should be followed?

•NBC Part 10
•ASHRAE
•BEE
•ECBC

Water with organic waste from kitchen and toilets is called

•Black water
•Grey water
•Waste water
•Tertiary water

CO2 sensors in HIGH density areas should be placed near?

•Breathing Zone
•Return Air Duct
•Supply Air Duct
•Entrance of the space

CO2 sensors in LOW density areas should be placed near?

•Breathing Zone
•Return Air Duct
•Supply Air Duct
•Entrance of the space
In a life cycle of AC equipment, most of the costs are associated with?

•Energy Consumption
•Maintenance
•Water Consumption
•Initial equipment cost

To enhance day lighting in biulding, what factors influlences the most?

•Decrease VLT of the glass

•Decrease window to floor area ration
•Increase window to floor area ratio
•Increase floor plate areas

The most advanced technoogy to treat the contaminated site is?

•Biogas
•Bioreactors
•Biofuels
•????

Technical assistances considered for the project does not inculde the following

•Registration
•LEED templates
•CIR
•Reference Guide

Factor that would indicate the extent of day llight in a space is?

•VLT
•Window Geometry
•Shading Coefficient
•U-Value

1. Cfl can be good replacement for

a fluorosent lamp
b T5
c LED
2. Run off cofficient for surfaces having high permeability is
Higher
Lower
Moderate
Zero

3. In case, the building orientation is not in the control of the designer, what will be the best
strategy to save energy in an air condition building will be?

4. Man made shwales in the site can be strategy to?

5. Most effective method to minimise storm water run off will be?

Reduce the impervious area

Increase the impervious area
Reduce the pervious area

6. Co2 level in the ambient is measured to be 350 ppm while inside an occupied space is
850ppm, what will be th differentate level with in the space

350
850
500
1200

7. Centrifugal AHU fan will operate at its best efficiency at

Rated value point

At site condition
Pressure lower than rated

8. Emboded energy of virgin steel as compared to recycled steel would be?

Higher
Lower
Equal

9. Evapotransmission rate woulb be measured in

Kg
mm/ inch
Tonnes
Calorie

10. Volume of rainwater harvesting structure shall be design based on

Vol of rainfall
Floor area
Need for rainwater harvesting

11. How much climatic zones as per NBC ?

6
5
4

12. Objective of reusing construction and demolition debries in green building would be?

13. LPD of parking area as compared to office building would be

Lower
Higher
Equal

14. Location of fresh air intake given by the standard

Ashrae 90.1
Ashrar 62.1

15. High FSI or FAR will be envionmentally better because

16. Air is a good insulator; the air gap b/w two walls of the building would help in

Direct heat reduction

Heat reduction fom conduction

17. If you are watching a movie in a theatre, when you came out from the theatre, you feel
nausea, headache etc, what is the reason for this?

Light power density was not proper

Non availability of fresh air in the theatre

18. Position of co2 sensors in low & high dense spaces?

19. SC in tropical climate of a glass?

20. Min Water req as per NBC for residential areas having 1 lac density

21. Preferred location of CO2 sensors in rooms of low occupancy

a. Fresh air entry
b. Return air ducts
c. Outside the room
d. Inside the space at breathing level
22. ECBC allows base blg to assume air cooled chillers in base case as long as
a)proposed blg has installed water cooled chiller
b)proposed blg has installed air cooled chiller
c)chiller size is less than 50 TR
d)base load is met thr water base chiller

23. Species factor for vegetation that need no water for irrigation is
a. 0.9
b. 0
c. 0.5
d. 0.1

24. Recommended ventilation rates for non-a/c spaces in factories as per NBC
a. 15-30 air changes /hr
b. 3-5 air changes /hr
c. 8-10 air changes /hr
d. 2-4 air changes /hr

25. NBC parking are guidelines are based on:

a. Building area
b. Location
c. Building function
d. No of occupants and function

26. Ensure species that drop berries, flowers/leaves are not in entrance so that organic matter
do not migrate into the building. This is to take care of:
a. Protect berries, flowers/leaves
b. Ensure local bio diversity
c. Provide IAQ during construction
d. Ensure good IAQ

27. Insist on post-occupancy performance audit to:

a. Improve IAQ
b. Verify proper implementation of green building measures
c. Reduce moisture
d. Enhance energy & IAQ

28. Reporting Coefficient of Chiller is as per which standard:

a. CTI
b. BEE
c. ISHRAE
d. ARI

29. Shading Coefficient of Glass in tropical climate regions should be

a. As low as possible
b. Optimal
c. As high as possible
d. Neither too low nor too high

30. Design option to enhance daylight inside the building

31. Advanced technology for treating Brownfield sites

a) Bio-medical treatment
b) constructed wetlands
c) bio-remediation