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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • 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. A mixture of sizes and cost of houses in an area that allows for a mixture of socioeconomic types of people in an area -- i.e. young families and older couples in a neighborhood






2. The introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability - disorder - harm or discomfort to the physical systems or living organisms






3. The coordinated use of pest and environmental info with available pest control methods to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people - property - and the environment






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






5. The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same temperature. measure of a material's ability to radiate absorbed energy






6. 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






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






8. Exterior surface of the building including all walls - windows - floor and roof. separates the building's inside from the outside






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






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






11. Wood manufactured by binding together the strands - particles - fibers - or veneers of wood - together with adhesives - to form [first word] materials






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






13. Similar to a bioswale - a depression with vegetation that filters and slows down rainwater to reduce peak discharge rates






14. 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






15. Prior to final selection of site - owner & design team should confirm that the site is...






16. A project that can produce all the energy it requires on site yet still might be connected to the regular utility grid - for example - using power from the grid when there is no wind - and providing power to the grid from wind turbines on windy days






17. All members of the project team working towards the integrated process - including building owners - maintenance staff - planners - designers - etc.






18. A development company is designing a 7 story 1000 -000 sq ft condominium. He will be responsible for interior finishes - but not furniture/appliances. Which is the LEED rating system used?






19. Disciplinary Review Committee (Investigate) - Disciplinary Hearing Committee (Judgment) - and Credential Steering Committee (Final Decision) 2) Types of advantages discovered when initial investment are made in more durable products and efficient bld






20. Meters placed on smaller portions of a larger system - i.e. submeteres monitoring water use on each floor of a project






21. Any behavior that results in the use of less energy. examples: turning the lights off when you leave a room - and recycling aluminum cans are both ways to do this






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






23. System where energy is taken from the output of a system and reapplied to the input - or A produces more of B which in turn produces more of A. i.e. population growth -- adults make children whom in turn make more adults






24. Waste building materials - dredging materials - tree stumps - and rubble resulting from [first word] - remodeling - repair - and [second word] of homes - commercial buildings and other structures and pavements






25. The application of solar cells for energy by converting sunlight directly into electricity






26. Human thermal comfort is defined by ASHRAE as the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the surrounding environment (ASHRAE Standard 55). maintaining thermal comfort for occupants of buildings or other enclosures is one of the important goal






27. The presence in water of enough harmful or objectionable material to damage the water's quality (EPA)






28. The process of adapting old structures for purposes other than those initially intended. this saves on new materials needed. ex: warehouse turned into condos. also refers to the design of a new building with consideration to what it could be used for






29. Gives preference to the purchase of environmentally preferable products and the companies that supply them






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






31. Light that passes beyond the project boundary - i.e. parking lot lighting that passes into a park next to the project






32. Area of the building as defined by the perimeter of the structure. parking lots - walkways - and landscaping are not included






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






34. Flush-Out






35. Mixture of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette - pipe - or cigar and smoke exhaled by the smoker






36. A hydrocarbon deposit - such as petroleum - coal or natural gas - derived from the accumulated remains of ancient plants and animals and used as fuel. carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases generated by burning these are considered to be one of th






37. Part of the LEED rating system - which specifies the environmental goal of each LEED credit






38. Excel spreadsheet that helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification






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






40. Building design that takes advantage of the local climate to provide some or all of the heating - cooling - lighting and ventilation needs of the occupants






41. Ruling process for project applicants seeking technical and administrative guidance on how LEED credits apply to their projects and vice versa. (USGBC) LEED interpretations are the result of a CIR and may determine how future project teams use LEED






42. Thermal comfort is typically attributed to what env factors?






43. Potential credits and categories that may be used in upcoming versions of the LEED rating systems






44. Previously undeveloped land that is suited for agriculture






45. 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.






46. LEED certification fee is base on two factors.






47. The level of pollutants prescribed by regulations that are not to be exceeded during a given time in a defined area (EPA)






48. If a bldg is designed to move at any point in its lifetime - what LEED certification is it eligible for?






49. A gas composed of 3 oxygen atoms. it's not usually emitted directly into the air - but at ground level is created by a chemical reaction between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight. ozone has the






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