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LEED GA: Green Associate

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. The use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function. a compact fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than an incandescent bulb to produce the same amount of light is an example. the decision to replace an incandescent






2. Rainwater that has been collected for uses such as landscaping irrigation - toilet flushing - or other non-potable water uses






3. A site that is undeveloped and in a natural state or has been used for agriculture






4. Excessive or obtrusive artificial light that obscures the stars in the night sky for city dwellers - interferes with astronomical observatories - and like any other form of pollution - disrupts ecosystems and has adverse health effects






5. 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






6. Viewing the world as an interrelated set of systems that can influence one another






7. A term used in life cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life. an example of a closed system






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






9. A material's ability to reflect sunlight measured on a scale of 0 (black) to 1 (white). a value of 0.0 indicates that the surface absorbs all solar radiation and a value of 1.0 represents total reflectivity.






10. An increase in the near surface temp of the earth. this has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences - but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predicted to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse






11. Similar to cradle-to-cradle - processes that restore - renew or revitalize their own sources of energy and materials - creating sustainable systems that integrate the needs of society with the integrity of nature. i.e. a building or community that mi






12. Gathering information - recognizing stakeholder needs - establishing project goals - & selecting site






13. Administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging - recycling and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and [first phrase] -- this means it should cover waste sent to a landfill - salvaging - and recycled waste






14. Type of lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp and fit into existing light fixtures formerly used for incandescent bulbs. compared to incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light - these generally use less power - have a longer r






15. Purchase price of a hard asset such as masonry - wood - steel - carpet - tile - mechanical systems - roofing






16. System or process for controlling the temperature - humidity - and sometimes the purity of the air in an interior space (office - warehouse - residence)






17. Used by the USGBC to weight credits in the LEED system. credits that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions are given more weight than those that do not






18. An attempt to reduce peak period transportation use - such as allowing flex time in which employees may come to work before or after rush hour






19. An interactive energy management tool for tracking and assessing energy and water consumption across an entire portfolio of buildings






20. Advertising a product or policy to be more beneficial to the environment than is true






21. The percentage of water volume beneficially used by plants to the volume of water delivered through an irrigation system. water wasted would evaporate - fall on hardscapes - or runoff. drip irrigation is the most efficient with a 90% irrigation effic






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






23. 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






24. Air quality within buildings as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants






25. Renewable energy such as solar - wind - biomass - hydro - and geothermal energy






26. The slow release of a gas that was trapped or adsorbed in some material. off-gassing can be significant if it collects in a closed environment where air is stagnant or recirculated and the gas has negative health effects. off-gassing example: new car






27. Part of the LEED rating system. projects earn points by meeting the requirements of optional credits in order to earn points towards certification






28. The area of the project site that has been disturbed for development. this area includes the building footprint - hardscapes - and parking lots






29. Certified (40-49) - Silver (50-59) - Gold (60-79) - and Platinum (80+)






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






31. The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification. for multiple building developments - the LEED project boundary may be a portion of the development as determined by the project team






32. What is acknowledged as one of the greatest threats to surface-water quality?






33. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






34. The relationship btw the total bldg floor area & the allowable land area the bldg can cover.






35. When large amounts of outdoor air are forced through a recently completed building for a period of time so that the majority of pollutant emissions from building materials - finishes and furnishings can be removed from the building before occupancy.






36. Being able to allow water or air to filtrate through






37. Web portal and site that allows teams to register a LEED project and to upload each section of the certification application






38. A collection of living things and the environment in which they live. for example - a prairie [this] includes coyotes - the rabbits on which they feed - and the grasses that feed the rabbits






39. The rate at which indoor air enters and leaves a building - usually expressed in LEED as the number of changes of outdoor air per hour (air changes per hour or "ach") ASHRAE 62 prescribes proper ventilation rates to ensure pollutants and carbon dioxi






40. Passenger transportation services which are available for use by the general public - such as trains - subways and busses






41. Life-cycle assessment is used to determine what?






42. The measurement unit used for flush fixture water consumption and flow fixture water consumption






43. All the energy used to grow - extract and manufacture a product - transport it to the jobsite - complete the installation - and finally dispose of it at the end of its life cycle






44. The amount of water the design case conserves vs the baseline case






45. Building that is energy and resource efficient






46. Controllability of Systems






47. Used to store excess stormwater. these are basins whose outlets have been designed to detain stormwater runoff for some minimum time (e.g. 24 hrs). the stormwater will slowly seep into the ground to recharge aquifers or discharge as determined by the






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






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






50. Explores design options & alternatives with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout & scope of work.