GGP Exam – GBI Academy

Question 1 of 100

Over the next forty years, the world is expected to build nearly ____ square feet in new construction.

a. 2 billion

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b. 2.5 trillion

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c. 2.5 billion

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d. 3 trillion

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Question 2 of 100

Cities emit __% of the world’s carbon dioxide.

a. 80%

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b. 65%

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c. 5%

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d. 70%

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Question 3 of 100

Green Buildings address building and infrastructure challenges presented by population growth and climate change and the industry is evolving to place an increased focus on resilience.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 4 of 100

America’s design and construction industry define resilience as the ability to _____ and ______ for, _____, _____ from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.

a. Adopt, plan, cushion, recover

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b. Prepare, plan, absorb, recover

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c. Mitigate, plan, cushion, recover

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Question 5 of 100

Which four of the following are local efforts to encourage or require the use of green building certification / sustainability in design and construction?

a. 2030 Districts

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b. Green AZ

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c. Sustainable Chicago 2015

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d. High Performance Green Building Program, Maryland

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e. One NYC 2050

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Question 6 of 100

Which of the following are listed as the three major benefits of third-party certification?

a. Accountability, Sustainability, Efficiency

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b. Accountability, Marketing, Sustainability

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c. Efficiency, Marketing, Compliance

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d. Accountability, Marketing, Compliance

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Question 7 of 100

According to the research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and SUNY Upstate Medical University, three benefits of certification include…

a. Increased opportunities for exercise

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b. Better Health

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c. Reduced cognitive functions

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d. Higher cognitive functions

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e. Better Sleep Habits

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f. Fewer adverse health symptoms

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Question 8 of 100

‘Buildingnomics’, a term coined in conjunction with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and SUNY Upstate Medical University study is the “totality of factors in indoor environments that influence human health, well-being, and productivity of people who work in those spaces”.

a.. True

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b. False

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Question 9 of 100

Which four of the following are reasons typically cited for not pursuing third-party certification?

a. Time to Certify

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b. Overall affordability

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c. Higher upfront costs

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d. Complexity/ bureaucracy

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e. Visibility

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Question 10 of 100

The Green Building Initiative is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of building practices that result in resource-efficient, healthy, resilient, and environmentally sustainable buildings.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 11 of 100

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

a. 1995

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b. 2005

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c. 2013

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d. The GBI is not an ANSI Standards Developer

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Question 12 of 100

GBI is the first green building organization to publish an ANSI approved American National Standard for commercial green building certification.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 13 of 100

Which of the following best describes the process that GBI goes through once the standard is finalized?

a. ANSI Standard, Continuous Maintenance, Users Certify to Standard, Feedback on Implementation Issues

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b. Feedback on Implementation Issued, Continuous Maintenance, Users Certify to Standard, ANSI Standard

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c. Continuous Maintenance, Users Certify to Standard, Feedback on Implementation Issues, ANSI Standard

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d. ANSI Standard, Users Certify to Standard, Feedback on Implementation Issues, Continuous Maintenance

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Question 14 of 100

If contracted by the client, which four of the following may be responsibilities of the GGP?

a. Complete the Green Globes Questionnaire

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b. Compile Documentation for the Preliminary Design Review

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c. Prepare the project team for the Onsite assessment

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

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Completes the reports

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Question 15 of 100

Which of the following are the primary four roles of a Client/ Project Team?

a. Completes the questionnaire(s)

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b. Provides documentation to Assessor

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c. Confirms site visit requirements

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d. Completes the reports

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e. Reviews Assessor findings

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Question 16 of 100

Which three of the following are responsibilities of the GBI staff?

a. Assessor Assignment

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b. Assessment scheduling

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c. Completion of the onsite assessment

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d. Completion of the questionnaire

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e. Delivery of the final report

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Question 17 of 100

A GGP is a full-time GBI employee hat provides project management and technical support to clients undergoing the Green Globes building assessment and certification process.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 18 of 100

Which two of the following are responsibilities of the Assessor?

a. Complete the online questionnaire

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b. Work directly with the client to schedule the Onsite assessment

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c. Write the final assessment report

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d. Verify the criteria in the Green Globes questionnaire with the actual building features and documentation

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e. Send the final report directly to the client

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Question 19 of 100

The third-party Assessor can answer any technical questions and provide guidance on how to achieve criteria.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 20 of 100

Green Globes is North America’s first interactive design guidance, environmental assessment, and rating tool.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 21 of 100

In which of the following years did GSA conduct studies that recognize Green Globes for New Construction to meet federal criteria?

a. 2006

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b. 2010

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c. 2012

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d. 2019

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Question 22 of 100

Green Globes is an adaptable assessment and rating system that can be used for nearly all building types, including data centers, laboratories, and universities.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 23 of 100

Which of the three following are programs within the Green Globes system?

a. New Construction (NC)

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b. Existing Buildings (EB)

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c. Commercial Interiors (CI)

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d. Sustainable Interiors (SI)

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Question 24 of 100

Which program assesses actual building performance?

a. New Construction (NC)

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b. Existing Buildings (EB)

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c. Commercial Interiors (CI)

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d. Sustainable Interiors (SI)

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Question 25 of 100

Which Green Globes Program is designed for tenant improvement projects, fit-outs and remodels?

a. Existing Buildings (EB)

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b. Sustainable Interiors (SI)

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c. New Construction (NC)

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Question 26 of 100

Which of the following are features of the Green Globes Rating Systems?

a. No Prerequisites

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b. Non-Applicable Provisions

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c. Path Options

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d. Threshold for Incremental Recognition

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e. Climate Zone

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f. Interactive Online Evaluation

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g. Detailed report outlining the Green Globes score and recommendations (PDF Summary and v3 report within the questionnaire)

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Question 27 of 100

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

a. Occupancy related, such as Data Centers

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b. Client chose not to incorporate criteria

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c. Project Type

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d. Location/ regional restriction

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Question 28 of 100

GBI provides support staff including Project Managers and Technical Experts.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 29 of 100

Green-certified leased space has a higher per square foot value.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 30 of 100

Projects must achieve a minimum of 25% of the total applicable points to certify under the Green Globes Rating System.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 31 of 100

Criteria are organized within the Green Globes system by…

a. Environmental assessment area, criteria, section, and subsection

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b. Criteria, section, subsection, and environmental assessment area

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c. Environmental assessment area, section, subsection, and criteria

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Question 32 of 100

Environmental Product Declarations (Type III eco-labels, known as EDPs) are verified documents that report environmental data of products based on life cycle assessment (LCA) and other relevant information in accordance with international standard ISO 21930 or ISO 14025. EDPs include quantified environmental information on the life cycle of a product to enable comparisons between products fulfilling the same function.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 33 of 100

Which three of the following are statements that summarize the impact of new construction and importance of New Construction certification?

a. The construction industry is not resource intensive

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b. There is great opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of new construction projects

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c. Site selection for new construction projects is important

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d. Sustainable design and construction of a project provides occupants the opportunity to minimize the environmental footprint if the building is operated as intended

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Question 34 of 100

In the Green Globes for New Construction program, the Design Review and Onsite Assessment are mandatory.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 35 of 100

Which four of the following are eligibility requirements for Green Globes for New Construction?

a. The building size must be at least 400 gross square feet

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b. The building has been occupied for more than 18 months

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

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d. The building must be a commercial building

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e. The building is an enclosed, permanent structure

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Question 36 of 100

Green Globes for New Construction can be used to certify which of the following?

a. Ground up new construction

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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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Question 37 of 100

The New Construction questionnaire is designed to be completed by the _______.

a. Landscape Architect

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b. Electrical Engineer

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c. Integrated Design Team

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d. Building Owner

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Question 38 of 100

Within the criteria there may be more than one option to achieve points. These are labeled as paths. Where paths exist, you can only get points for a single path; you cannot combine points between the path options.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 39 of 100

Which five of the following are included in your v3 Preliminary Assessment Report?

a. Projected Score

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b. Final Score

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c. Score Details

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d. Point Variances

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e. Verification Required

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f. Recommendations for improvement

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Question 40 of 100

To prepare for the Onsite Assessment, the project team should _____, _____, and _____.

a. Submit outstanding documentation, submit the Post-Construction (Final Assessment) Client questionnaire, organize the onsite assessment

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b. Submit outstanding documentation, review but not submit the Post-Construction Client questionnaire, organize the onsite assessment

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c. Organize outstanding documentation, review the Post-Construction Client questionnaire, organize the onsite assessment

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Question 41 of 100

There are seven Environmental Assessment areas within Green Globes for New Construction 2021.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 42 of 100

Which of the below is NOT a Green Globes for New Construction 2021 Environmental Assessment Area?

a. Project Management

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b. Site

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c. Energy

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d. Water Efficiency

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e. Materials

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f. Environmental Management

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h. Indoor Environment

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Question 43 of 100

Exterior light pollution is the result of lighting that reaches over the property line and may deter occupants in surrounding buildings from opening their windows or blinds preventing them from accessing fresh air.

True

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False

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Question 44 of 100

Which environmental assessment area addresses floodplain considerations?

a. Emissions

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b. Energy

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c. Indoor Environment

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d. Site

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Question 45 of 100

Roofs can be partially or fully vegetated to mitigate heat island effect. Plants and soil soak up rainwater in weather events to keep buildings cooler than they would with exposed asphalt.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 46 of 100

Which of the following are features of a Core and Shell project?

a. Covers base parts of building, including the envelope and building systems such as HVAC

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b. Interior spaces are typically not completed until tenant leases are executed

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c. Projects may not involve electricity/ lighting

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d. Electrical primary feed circuits and/or plumbing may also be in place

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Question 47 of 100

Which of the following describes a ‘Dark Shell’?

a. A commercial (e.g. office, retail, academic, warehouse) building with an unfinished interior and no heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and usually without lighting, plumbing, ceilings, elevators or interior walls

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b. A commercial or residential building with an unfinished interior, no electric, no lighting and usually without plumbing, ceilings, elevators or interior walls

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Question 48 of 100

GBI offers Green Globes Multifamily protocol for the following two programs:

a. Sustainable Interiors and New Construction

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b. New Construction and Existing Buildings

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c. Existing Buildings and Sustainable Interiors

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d. GBI does not offer a Green Globes Multifamily protocol

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Question 49 of 100

Building owners and operators can track and benchmark which of the following building performance metrics in the Green Globes software?

a. Water

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b. Energy

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c. Waste

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d. Emissions

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e. All of the Above

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Question 50 of 100

Approximately how many work hours should you expect to spend completing the Green Globes for New Construction Questionnaire?

a. 10-20

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b. 4-8

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c. 20-30

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d. 5-14

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Question 51 of 100

A Risk Assessment is evaluated under the _____ Environmental Assessment Area in Green Globes for Existing Buildings 2021.

a. ESG Management

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b. Site

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c. Energy

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d. Water

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Question 52 of 100

Under the Existing Buildings 2021 Energy Environmental Assessment Area there are _____ pathways for evaluating Energy Consumption.

a. 4

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b. 3

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c. 2

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d. 6

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Question 53 of 100

Under the Site Environmental Assessment Area in Green Globes for Existing Buildings 2021, there are three pathways for addressing walkability, they are _____, _____, and _____.

a. Walk Score, Energy Star Score, and State of Place Index

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b. Google Maps, Energy Star Score, and AARP Livability Index

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c. Walk Score, State of Place Index, and AARP Livability Index

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Question 54 of 100

Existing Buildings that are eligible for an Energy Star score should pursue Path B: ENERGY STAR Benchmarking.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 55 of 100

In Existing Buildings 2021, Water Consumption Path B is for property Types that are at least __% multifamily and receive an EPA Water Score.

a. 60%

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b. 75%

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c. 80%

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d. 85%

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Question 56 of 100

Green Globes is recognized by GRESB as a tier 1 certification and Supports ESG goals and corporate sustainability reporting (CSR).

a. True

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b. False

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Question 57 of 100

In which Green Globes for NC 2021 environmental assessment area is the criterion that evaluates if the project considers all stages of the building’s lifecycle?

a. Project Management

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b. Site

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c. Energy

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d. Water Efficiency

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e. Materials

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f. ESG Management

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g. Indoor Environment

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Question 58 of 100

Green Globes for New Construction 2021 is made up of which of the following Environmental Assessment Areas (select 6):

a. Project Management

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b. Site

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c. Energy

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d. Water Efficiency

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e. Materials

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f. ESG Management

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g. Indoor Environment

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Question 59 of 100

Plug and Process Loads are not specifically addressed in Green Globes for New Construction 2021.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 60 of 100

Which four of the following are important considerations of Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors:

a. Impact to site

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b. Creating long-term, cost-effective solutions

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c. Avoiding negative impact to environment, society and the economy

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d. Understanding type of work and operations

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e. Workforce that will be occupying space

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Question 61 of 100

Which four of the following are important elements to consider when designing interior spaces?

a. Landscaping

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b. Safety

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c. Health

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d. Productivity

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e. Occupant comfort/ satisfaction

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f. Core & Shell

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Question 62 of 100

Under Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors, which two pathways to certification are options for project teams?

a. Design Review + Onsite Assessment

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b. Design Review + Final Construction Document Review

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c. Final Construction Document Review Only

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Question 63 of 100

Interior spaces must not be a “checkerboard” group of offices for example, with non-certified spaces in between. However, a collection of separate spaces or floor fit-outs in a building on the same tenant improvement schedule may be considered as a single project.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 64 of 100

What is the typical timeframe (excluding design and construction) for completing a Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors Design Review + Onsite Assessment certification?

a. 1-3 months

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b. 3-6 months

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c. 4-7 months

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d. 9-12 months

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Question 65 of 100

What are the components of the V3 Design Review and Onsite Assessment Reports?

a. Score Details

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b. Point Variances

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c. Verification Required

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d. Recommendations

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Question 66 of 100

Similar to New Construction, Energy is the most heavily weighted environmental assessment area within Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 67 of 100

Which two environmental assessment areas are most heavily weighted after Energy within Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors?

a. Materials and Resources

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b. Water

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c. Project Management

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d. Indoor Environment

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e. Emissions

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Question 68 of 100

Which three of the following are considered within the Water assessment area of Green Globes?

a. Are plumbing fixtures WaterSense Certified?

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b. Were efficient clothes and dishwashers installed (ENERGY STAR & low maximum water) factors)?

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c. Is there sub metering for all water intensive indoor applications – commercial kitchens, commercial laundry, labs, pools, spas?

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d. Does the building use town or well water?

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Question 69 of 100

The Building Service Life Plan is best described as a:

a. Schedule for maintenance, repair and replacement for each interior element for the duration of the building design service life.

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b. A report that details the materials used and the replacement cost of each for the duration of the building design service life.

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c. Schedule for maintenance, repair and replacement for each interior element for 5-10 years of the building design service life.

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Question 70 of 100

For Indoor Environmental Quality – ASHRAE 55 defines__________:

a. 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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Question 71 of 100

Green Globes for New Construction 2021 is made up of 6 Environmental Assessment Area.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 72 of 100

Which three practices are examples of promoting occupant health and wellness?

a. Limiting daylight

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b. Adequate lighting

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c. Exposure to natural elements

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d. Designating a carpool parking spot

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e. Accommodations for multiple occupant preferences

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Question 73 of 100

Within Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors, under the Materials & Resources environmental assessment area, which path involves a Life Cycle Assessment?

a. Performance path

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b. Prescriptive path

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c. Cradle-to-grave path

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Question 74 of 100

Within Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors, which Green Globes assessment area addresses Waste Management?

a. Indoor Environment

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b. Emissions

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c. Materials and Resources

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d. Site

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e. Project Management

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Question 75 of 100

Which Green Globes assessment area evaluates efforts to promote occupant physical activity?

a. Indoor Environment

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b. Emissions

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c. Materials and Resources

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d. Site

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e. Project Management

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Question 76 of 100

On average people spend what percentage of time indoors?

a. 75-80%

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b. 80-85%

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c. 85-90%

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d. 90-95%

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Question 77 of 100

Which three of the following are benefits of Green Globes for Existing Buildings certification?

a. Measures actual performance after the facility is occupied

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b. Helps project teams establish performance goals and reduce operating costs

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c. Benchmarking can help project teams ensure the facility is operating the way it was intended to and helps avoid performance slippage.

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d. Promotes Employee Productivity

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Question 78 of 100

_______ provides a greater understanding of how a portfolio is operating and identifies those buildings that have a low impact and those that have a high impact. This allows portfolio owners to assess if a building is performing optimally, and to target specific buildings for updates according to where the greatest improvements and cost-savings can be made.

a. Sustainability

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b. Benchmarking

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c. LCCA

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d. Integrated design

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Question 79 of 100

Green Globes for Existing Buildings certification includes two mandatory reviews, a Design Review and an Onsite Assessment.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 80 of 100

What is the number of estimated task hours required to complete a Green Globes Existing Building assessment?

a. 12-32 hours

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b. 24-63 hours

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c. 39-77 hours

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d. 31-75 hours

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Question 81 of 100

For both NC and SI, once there are ____ consecutive months of normalized energy and water performance, GBI recommends the building owner evaluate operations, management and actual performance by certifying with Green Globes for Existing Buildings.

a. 18

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b. 14

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c. 12

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d. 16

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Question 82 of 100

The first steps in the Green Globes process is to create a GBI account (if you do not have one) and request a quote for your project.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 83 of 100

Select the correct series of events:

a. Submit questionnaire, pay for assessment if you have not already, third-party assessor is assigned, and questionnaire is reviewed

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b. Third-party assessor is assigned, and questionnaire is reviewed, submit questionnaire, pay for assessment

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c. Third-party assessor is assigned, and questionnaire is reviewed, submit questionnaire, do not pay for assessment

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Question 84 of 100

Which of the following must be complete before the GBI can schedule your Green Globes SI or NC Preliminary Assessment?

a. Payment for your Green Globes questionnaire & assessment (through the Preliminary Assessment)

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b. Supporting documentation is available for review

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c. The Green Globes questionnaire is complete and submitted to GBI

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d. Building commissioning is scheduled

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e. The building is occupied

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Question 85 of 100

Which three of the following items are included in a scheduling letter?

a. Assessor name

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b. Assessor contact information

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c. Assessment date

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d. Projected score

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Question 86 of 100

The Onsite Assessment should be scheduled for a time when construction is essentially complete through the punch list or has completed.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 87 of 100

Which three of the following must be done before GBI can schedule your Green Globes for New Construction Onsite Assessment?

a. The building is occupied

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b. You must update and submit your Green Globes questionnaire according to any changes made to the building design since the Preliminary Assessment

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c. Construction of the building should be nearly complete or complete

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d. Compile and submit outstanding documentation

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Question 88 of 100

Which six of the of the following are recommended attendees for the Onsite Assessment?

a. Owner

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b. Property Manager/ Facility Manager

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c. General Contractor

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d. Future building occupant

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e. Sustainability Consultant (if on project)

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f. Architect/ Design Engineers

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g. MEP Team

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Question 89 of 100

If a minimum of ___ of the recommended disciplines are not able to attend the onsite assessment, GBI reserves the right to cancel and reschedule the onsite assessment.

a. Three

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b. Four

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c. Two

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d. One

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Question 90 of 100

How far in advance of your desired onsite 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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Question 91 of 100

The Onsite 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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c. 4 hours

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d. 6 hours

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Question 92 of 100

After the site visit the assessor will:

a. Update the v3 questionnaire

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b. Write the final report

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c. Send the report to GBI for review

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d. Send the report directly to the client

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Question 93 of 100

Which three of the following statements regarding Green Globes recognition items are true?

a. Every Green Globes building certified building can be included in the Certified building directory on thegbi.org

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b. GBI offers a free Project Profile

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c. Every Green Globes certification includes one complimentary burnished aluminum plaque

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d. Project Teams can order a plaque or other recognition items

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Question 94 of 100

Which of the following steps comes first in a Green Globes assessment?

a. Completing and submitting the Green Globes questionnaire

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b. The Onsite assessment

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c. Receiving the preliminary Design Review Report

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d. Receiving the Onsite assessment scheduling letter

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Question 95 of 100

Your Design Review and Onsite Assessment reports will come directly from your Assessor.

a. True

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b. False

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Question 96 of 100

When can you expect to receive your final report after the Onsite 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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Question 97 of 100

Which of the following are available resources that can help you with your Green Globes assessment?

a. Technical Reference Manual

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b. Green Globes Eligibility Guidance

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c. Project Checklist

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d. Free Trial

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e. Green Globes Assessment Guidance Document

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Question 98 of 100

The benefits of GGP certification include:

a. Recognized as an expert user of the Green Globes program and will earn further credibility with clients

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b. Discounted Project Registrations

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c. Increase professional value

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d. Listing in the Professional Certification Directory on the GBI website

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e. Demonstrate your support of GBI and sustainability in the built environment

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f. Connect with other GGPs and exchange ideas and guidance

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g. Be the first to access educational materials and receive updates to the Green Globes program

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Question 99 of 100

The benefits of GBI Membership include:

a. Project Registration discounts

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b. Professional training discounts

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c. Members only pricing for GBI events

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d. Complimentary demo of Green Globes questionnaire

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e. Company name/ logo on GBI website

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f. Monthly newsletter

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Question 100 of 100

Certified GGP’s may join the GGP LinkedIn Forum upon request.

a. True

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b. False

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