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LEED GA: Green Associate

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Total square footage of buildings in a particular area divided by acre amount of the same area - expressed as SF/Acre - for example 20 -000 SF per acre






2. Different term from adaptive reuse because materials are reused in a way that is the same of similar to how it was used before - i.e. saving doors in an old project to be used as doors in the new project. in LEED - this material is calculated as a pe






3. An accounting of all water volumes that enter and leave a space over a period of time






4. A LEED rating is achieved through earning points in each of the 6 LEED categories






5. A process used to remove VOCs from a bldg by elevating the tempt in the fully furnished & ventilated bldg prior to human occupancy.






6. Standard comparison of the efficiency of an air filter. MERV ranges from 1 (least) to 16 (most efficient) - and measures a filter's ability to remove particles from 3 to 10 microns in size. developed by ASHRAE






7. Floor area of the building / the total area of the site = sq ft / acre






8. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






9. Using local systems to treat waste generated on-site and avoid adding waste to public facilities






10. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (EPA)






11. The careful utilization of a natural resource in order to prevent depletion






12. Non-industrial wastewater generated from domestic processes such as dish washing - laundry and bathing. some states and local authorities allow kitchen sink water to be included. check local codes in order to comply with local regulations.






13. Substances used to transfer heat during the mechanical cooling process within air conditioning and refrigerator systems. they act as the heat carrier which changes from gas to liquid and then back to gas in the refrigeration cycle






14. Achieving net zero emissions by balancing the footprint with an equivalent amount of sequestered or offset green house gases






15. What's the earliest pt at which a LEED for Schools proejct can be cert?






16. Evaluation of the total cost of a building or product over its useful life - including initial - maintenance - repair and replacement costs as well as savings. LCC evaluates economic performance.






17. Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations (EPA)






18. The practice of placing windows - or other transparent media - and reflective surfaces so that - during the day - natural light provides effective internal illumination






19. Plan that identifies a diversion rate goal and covers how waste will be either disposed or reused or recycled by addressing sorting - collection - and final disposal of items in an existing building






20. Comparison between a standard gage and an actual result. in LEED - the [first part] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates while the [second part] would represent an existing building.






21. Collaborative - facilitated approach to project design and execution. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to better performance and life cycle savings






22. How can potable water use for irrigation be reduced or eliminated?






23. A systematic process of assuring that a building and its systems performs in accordance with the design intent and the owner's requirements






24. Narrative - photo/render - elevations - floor plans - project details - and boundary (Project - LEED - & property)






25. The concept that takes into consideration all impacts of the indoor environment on human health and performance - including indoor air quality - daylighting and views - and visual and thermal comfort.






26. Vehicle which has both a gas powered engine and an electric engine to achieve better fuel economy and lower emissions






27. Any opening in a building - such as windows - doors - skylights - curtain walls - etc. - designed to permit the passage of air - light - vehicles - or people






28. Resistance to penetration by a liquid and is calculated as the percentage of area covered by a paving system that does not allow moisture to soak into the ground






29. Measuring the amount of resources used over a period of time - such as water or electricity






30. A survey of building occupants that asks questions about the green cleaning program and helps determine if occupants are exposed to pollutants






31. What constitutes the largest use of energy in bldg in US? What is the 2nd?






32. Waste water from toilets & urinals is known as?






33. Document that outlines the organization - schedule - allocation of resources - and documentation requirements of the commissioning process






34. Material - other than the principle product - generated as a consequence of an industrial process or as a breakdown product in a living system (EPA)






35. Major Players in Design & Construction Process are...






36. Doing this in the air for the purposes of assessing indoor air quality






37. Systematic improvements in a market or segment of a market to achieve a lasting share of energy-efficient products and services - i.e. high efficiency washers replacing regular washing machines in the U.S.






38. Areas where the upper soil is no longer exposed - including paved areas - walkways - fountains - etc.






39. non-native plants that use less fertilizer - pesticides and water in a given landscape. these plants have adapted to the local climate and are not considered invasive plants or weeds.






40. Uses the natural forces of wind and buoyancy to deliver fresh air into buildings through doors - windows or other designed opening (chimneys)






41. Energy generated from natural resources - such as sunlight - wind - tides and geothermal heat - which are naturally replenished






42. Process for project teams to obtain technical guidance on how LEED requirements pertain to their projects






43. A contractual benchmark that usually corresponds to the point at which a client could occupy a nearly completed space.






44. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






45. Material that is sourced and manufactured within 500 miles of the project. usually expressed as a percentage of total project material






46. Under building - tuck-under - or a stacked parking structure that minimizes the need for exposed parking and parking lots






47. A program that was first developed in 1992 by the US EPA as a method to identify and promote products that are energy efficient. products carrying this symbol provide a way for businesses and consumers to save money - while at the same time - protect






48. Plan that takes into consideration all aspects of the indoor environment and documents strategies to protect the quality of the indoor environment for occupants - especially important during construction and renovations






49. Unit of measurement by which flow rate of toilets and other flushing devices such as urinals are measured and regulated






50. The spent or used water from a home - community - farm - or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter (EPA)