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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. The carbon overlay in LEED is used for what?






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






3. A site that was previously built on - has been graded - or contained a parking lot - roadway - or other structure






4. Previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution (USGBC). the land has the potential to be reused once any hazardous substances - pollutants - or contaminants are remediated






5. Indigenous or exotic plants that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economical resources. they grow quickly and aggressively - spreading and displacing other plants






6. 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






7. 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.






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






9. Like carbon dioxide or methane - which contributes to potential climate change






10. Compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility and therefore can enter the air easily. many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints - pharmaceuticals - and refrigerants






11. Temperature of the surrounding air or other medium (EPA)






12. When 2+ people share a ride in the same vehicle






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






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






15. The act of having separate stakeholders or designers work together to ensure the project is benefiting from synergy which allows for greater levels of sustainability throughout the project's life






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






18. Landscape elements designed to slow the flow of stormwater and increase ground water recharge while also removing silt and pollution from surface runoff water. they consist of a depressed drainage course with gently sloped sides and filled with veget






19. This concept is thought of as more sustainable. ex: plants grow in a field - produce oxygen - take in water - then die and decay which helps plants grow. these can be linked so one system uses the byproducts of another






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






21. When symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed to airborne building contaminants (EPA)






22. 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






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






24. A control system capable of monitoring environmental and system loads and adjusting HVAC operations accordingly in order to conserve energy while maintaining comfort (EPA)






25. The area of the project site that is impacted by construction activity - LEED project should attempt to limit site disturbance






26. Development that occurs within established urban areas where the site or area either is a vacant place between other developments or has previously been used for another urban purpose






27. Method of land use regulation used by local governments in most developed countries. zoning may be use-based (regulating the uses to which land may be put) - or it may regulate building height - lot coverage - and similar characteristics - or some co






28. The use of environmentally friendly ingredients and chemicals for household - manufacturing and industrial cleaning. these techniques and products avoid the use of chemically reactive and toxic cleaning products which contain various toxic chemicals






29. 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






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






31. LID is an approach to land development (or re-development) that works with nature to manage stormwater as close to its source as possible (EPA)






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






33. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






34. Any substance introduced into the environment that adversely affects the usefulness of a resource or the health of humans - animals - or ecosystems (EPA)






35. Heating - ventilating and air conditioning. these systems seek to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality






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






37. Previously undeveloped land that is suited for agriculture






38. 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






39. Flat or nearby flat land adjacent to a stream or river that experiences occasional or periodic flooding






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






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






42. To reduce site lighting impact near forestland - the exterior lighting installed should...






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






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






45. The licensed-pro exemption is used by a project team to do what?






46. CD carry the design into the detail level so that construction can take place.






47. 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






48. A roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil - or a growing medium - planted over a waterproofing membrane






49. The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout a building's life cycle from siting to design - construction - operation - maintenance - renovation and deconstruction. thi






50. Aset of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level for safety for constructed objects such as buildings and non building structures. these protect public health - safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of bui