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9、.S. Green Building Council. ISBN: 978-1-932444-25-4USGBC LEED AP Homes Study Guide Acknowledgments: The USGBC LEED AP Homes Study Guide is a valuable tool for exam candidates planning to attain the Homes Specialty. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to those involved in the production of
10、this resource. PROJECT TEAM Green Building Services, Inc. (GBS) Caitlin Francis, Project Manager Glen Phillips, Technical Specialist Katrina Shum Miller, Principal in Charge Earth Advantage Katie Schnepp, Homes Educational Coordinator Randy Hansell, Homes Specialist and Developer NonObvious Solution
11、s Elizabeth Gast, Technical Illustrator and Graphic Designer Eric von Schrader, Instructional Designer Prometric Examination Question Writing Training LEED Curriculum Committee Members Draft reviews USGBC Staff Karol Kaiser, Director of Education Development Jacob Robinson, Project ManagerHOMES OVER
12、VIEW The Leed AP Homes Credential Overview 1 Getting Started on Your LEED for Homes Credential 2 About the Exam 4 Exam Content Areas 4 Exam Questions 5 Practice Questions 6 Study Tips 6 Exam Day Tips 7 GREEN BUILDING WITHIN LEED FOR HOMES The Rundown 9 The Process 11 The Players 12 Universal Require
13、ments for Participation 14 Eligible Project Types 15 The Other Particulars 17 Home Size Adjustment 17 Accountability Forms 17 Certification Process 17 LEED for Homes Sampling Protocol 18 Credit Interpretation Requests and Innovation www.epa.gov). Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: About Carbon Mono
14、xide Detectors (US Environmental Protection Agency; www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html). “Making Your House Quieter,” by Spike Carlson (The Family Handyman, April 2000). You should also be familiar with the content of the U.S. Green Building Councils Website, www. usgbc.org, including but not limited to LEED P
15、roject Registration, LEED Certification content, and the purpose of LEED Online. The U.S. Green Building Councils LEED Website, www.usgbc. org/leed, also has free access to LEED Rating Systems, LEED Reference guide Introductions, and Checklists beyond those listed above. STEP 4: Start studying! Have
16、 all of the reference documents available as you work through this study guide, most importantly the LEED for Homes Reference Guide, 2008. The LEED AP Homes Examination is rigorous and challenging, so you need more than this guide to prepare yourself fully. Be sure to also study the essential resour
17、ces listed above. Important Note: A 2009 Edition of LEED for Homes Reference Guide is now available, however, exam items are written from the LEED for Homes Reference Guide, 2008 Edition. GBCI will give a three-months notice before incorporating exam items using the 2009 Edition reference guide. You
18、 should refer to the appropriate edition listed in the Candidate Handbook to prepare for the exam. s ss s s s q sLEEDAHs T s s zs s LEED HsRss- Ts ss , ss s s s, ss s q ss sss s LEEDAID+ LEEDAD+ LEEDAHs LEEDAND LEEDAO+M LEEDAAss 4 USGBC LEED AP Homes Study Guide ABOUT THE EXAM I. Content Areas The E
19、xam has eight major areas of focus that are called out in the Candidate Handbook. Here is how they align with the Rating System credit categories: GBCI EXAM AREAS OF FOCUS LEED RATING SYSTEM CREDIT CATEGORIES I. Project Site Factors = Sustainable Sites (SS) Location Referenced to current standards a
20、nd resources; Developed and monitored through psychometric analysis; and Designed to satisfy the test development specifications of a job analysis. The questions assess your knowledge at three levels: Recall questions test the candidates direct knowledge of concepts. This section may require the tes
21、t taker to define terms or concepts, recall facts, recognize or identify components or steps in a process, and group items into categories. Application questions evaluate the test takers knowledge of procedures and performance and may require the candidate to demonstrate how things work, perform cal
22、culations following a formula, place components or steps into proper sequence, describe how a process works, and apply a known process or sequence of actions to accomplish a task (such as troubleshooting a problem using a detailed checklist). Analysis questions test the candidates reasoning and prob
23、lem-solving abilities. Such questions may require the candidate to demonstrate an understanding of how things work, cause and effect, and underlying rationale; analyze problems and devise appropriate solutions; build a conceptual model of a process; troubleshoot a problem without a checklist; and an
24、alyze and solve a problem. Questions follow consistent formats: You will likely never see an “all of the above,” “none of the above,” “true/false” or “what is the best?” type of question on this test, because: These questions can cause confusion and have overlapping answers. The test is intended to
25、be clear and straightforward. The question language is never intended to be tricky. You will likely never see a credit number listed by itself; any direct reference to a LEED credit will include the full credit name. Most acronyms are spelled out so that you do not need to memorize all acronyms you learn. Commonly referenced acronyms may be used (i.e. LEED, ASHRAE, and VOC), so it is still a good idea to know what these acronyms stand for!
