IGBC-AP Sample Questions

IGBC Resources and Process

Hi Everyone!!! Please go through following questions with answers. They are collected from previous question papers. Total of 15 questions shall appear in exam which will test how well you have understood IGBC certification process.

Go ahead!!!! Take a look  For any difficulties please post comment.

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 and 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 IGBC 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 On receiving the final review, what are the options for a project team? Accept or appeal
33. How long does a project team have to appeal ? 15 working days
34. How much does an appeal cost? Rs. 20,000/credit
35. 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)
36. What does a “certified” project receive from IGBC? Certificate, Award letter & metal plaque
37. 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 reviewOn
38.  which website can you find the information on certified projects and accredited individuals of IGBC in India? http://www.igbc.in
39. How many copies (soft & hard) of documents need to be sent to IGBC?

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What is this IGBC_AP exam!!!!

IGBC-AP Exam conducted by Indian Green Building Council is an entry level exam that tests your knowledge on Green Building design strategies Codes and Standards.

Its really not the exam like JEE or GATE that you must worry. Exam can be cleared easily by studying the LEED NC and CS( We will post questions here) book alone with some common sense.

I see many students and even professional spend too much for training of examination. But study for guide books should be more than sufficient. 

The 'Indian Green Building Council  Accredited Professional Examination' is being offered through MeritTrac Services Private Limited.

Candidates need to register with the Indian Green Building Council through the IGBC website www.igbc.in. 

On receipt of the examination fee, the examination date and venue will be intimated via email. 

Results will be reported to the candidate immediately on completion of the exam.

Successful candidates will be awarded the 'IGBC Accredited Professional' certificate and will be listed on the IGBC web site. 

Unsuccessful candidates can schedule to retake the exam by repeating the registration process. But Need not to worry there won't be any if preparations are good.

Examination Pattern

Two rounds of Beta tests have been conducted on the question banks for the past one year. More than 100 candidates have participated in the process. Psychometric analysis have also been carried out on the examination content. 

The examination has four sections : 

Section I : Green Building Design & Construction

Section II : Building Standards & Codes

Section III : IGBC Resources and Processes

Section IV : Green Design Strategies & Impacts

The exam would consist of 110 questions in multiple-choice format, with each question carrying one mark. To be successful, the candidates will have to score a minimum of 85 marks. 

SECTION I: Green Building Design & Construction 

(This section will comprise of 50 questions) 

The purpose of this section is to demonstrate the candidate's general understanding of the green building design and construction industry as they relate to green building practices.

Some Sample Question given in igbc Website!!! Be Sure one of these will be in exam for sure!!!!!!!

Sample Question : 

1. Oil grit separators are installed to: 

To filter oil in storm water run-off

To capture storm water run-off from surface parking areas

To recover oil spilling at site

To mix oil with storm water

SECTION II: Building Standards & Codes 

(This section will comprise of 15 questions) 

This section is to verify the candidate's understanding and knowledge on few of the local building standards and codes as they relate to environmental aspects 

Sample Question : 

2. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is applicable to buildings or building complexes that have a connected load 

100 kW or greater

Lesser than 500 kW

800 kW or greater

Lesser than 800 kW

SECTION III: IGBC Processes 

(This section will comprise of 15 questions) 

This section would test the candidate's understanding of processes and resources related to IGBC programmes 

Sample Question : 

3. If a credit point has been denied for a project and the project team feels they have complied with the credit requirement, the project team 

Can write to the IGBC staff

Cannot do anything

Can appeal for review of the credit

Can declare themselves of having achieved the credit

SECTION IV: Green Design Strategies & Impacts 

(This section will comprise of 30 questions) 

This section is to evaluate understanding of green building strategies and the impact that they would result in. The candidate is required to match the impact to a strategy provided 

Sample Question : 

4. Perform soil and climate analysis to determine the species of plants which will adapt best 

Improve erosion & sedimentation control

Enhance the aesthetics

Reduce water requirement for landscaping

Reduce water consumption in fixtures

Answers to sample questions: (1) a (2) a (3) c (4) c 

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