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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. 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






2. The number of different types of space per acre in an area - think of a mixed-use development - which has both houses and offices






3. 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






4. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






5. 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






6. Guidance tool designed for use by building professionals to help manage indoor air quality in commercial buildings - which should be a part of indoor air quality management plans






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






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






9. What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?






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






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






12. System that constantly takes in items from outside the system - used them and then released them as waste. this system has no feedback loop. think of a normal home where groceries - products - or water come into the house - are used and then released






13. A continuous process of collecting and analyzing data to compare how well a project is working against expected results of the project based on performance indicators. the goal is use the indicators to achieve efficiency where possible






14. Pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells






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






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






17. Centerline miles/square mile - a centerline mile is measuring a particular road down its center. higher street grid densities are beneficial for pedestrians






18. Predesign - Design - Bid - Construction - and Occupancy






19. A member based nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed - built - and operated - enabling an environmentally and socially responsible - healthy and prosperous environment that improves the qu






20. What metric is the best indicator of transportation impacts associated with a bldg project?






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






22. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






23. When all recyclables for collection are mixed but kept separate from other waste






24. When an exisiting building undergoes the commissioning process to discover if improvements or changes should be made to improve the building






25. A quantity between a site and the surrounding [area]. it is measured by pedestrian access to housing basic services such as restaurants - post offices - hospitals - libraries - etc.






26. 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






27. A measure of the amount of illumination falling on a surface.






28. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






29. 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






30. Air and surface temperature differences between developed and underdeveloped areas






31. 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






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






33. An expense item that is not considered a direct construction cost. soft costs include architectural - engineering - financing - and legal fees - commissioning - and other pre- and post-construction expenses






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






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






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






37. 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






38. Precipitation that is usually acidic. it has harmful effects on plants - aquatic animals - and infrastructure. it is mostly caused by human emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. in recent years - m






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






40. Native plants are adapted to local conditions and are easier to grow and maintain. this low-maintenance approach means savings in both time and money. once established - native plants better withstand variations in local climate such as droughts and






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






42. Which LEED rating systems has more than 100 points






43. A renewable energy source - refers to plant matter grown to generate electricity or produce biofuel. it excludes organic material which has been transformed by geological processes into substances such as coal or petroleum






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






45. The comparison between a standard gage and the estimated in a building's design scenario. in LEED - the [first word] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates






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






47. 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






48. The ability of dark - non-reflective paved areas-city streets - rooftops - and sidewalks-to absorb and radiate heat - making urban areas and the surrounding suburbs noticeably hotter than rural towns nearby. other contributors include reduced airflow






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






50. How many % of environmental impacts decision are made during the 1st 10% of design process?