You Should Note That the Test Is on Version 2

You should note that the test is on version 2.0 not 2.1. You can download the pointing system 2.0 from the internet. There were very few questions on the various % credit questions; 5% preferred parking, 3% alternative fuel stations, 20% decrease in energy use.... etc.. That said, one of the questions on SS Credit 1 determines whether you knowdevelopment isprohibited within100 feet from wetlands, not 500 feet!

There was a question on how many degrees the heat island effect can impact a city. a) 2 b) 10 C) 25 D) 50 I chose b????

One question asked which of the following is not a prerequisite? .... (know all the prerequisites!)

All the sample question from the reference packet and on line (there are about 10 on the usgbc website) ARE ON THE TEST.

You don't have to know the definition of credits only given their abbreviated name.... What is MR Credit 4.2?

Pay close attention to all the resources given.... like Green Spec, Sweet's Resource Guide(?), The Environmental Resource Guide.... and know what they're good for.

Also, don't confuse renewable energy strategies with optimized energy strategies. Know all the types of on site renewable energy excepted. Is a ground source heat pump go towards EA Credit 1 or EA Credit 2? How about a gasification boiler? Know that an absorption chiller is not efficient (EA Credit 1) but does not use HCFCs (EA Credit 4).

Another strange question that I should know but I'm not sure why anyone else should is.... What acronym describes a centrifugal chillers performance under partial loads? a) kw/ton b) nplv c) EER d) SEER

Kw/ton is the more general description of chiller efficiency. Non-standard part load (NPLV) is used for partial load conditions but is not widely known. If you Google it you only get 100 returns!

The test was trickier than I thought. Jeff and I may have another study session soon so let me know if your in. good luck,