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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 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






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






3. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






9. An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion






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






11. 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?






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






13. What should take place during Occupancy?






14. 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.






15. Begins the process of spatial refinement & usually involves the 1st design of a project's energy system.






16. Any of various halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon - hydrogen - chlorine - and fluorine - once used widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants. these are believed to cause depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer






17. 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.






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






19. Building that is energy and resource efficient






20. Ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. green roofs can be considered open space but only for urban areas






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






22. Flush-Out






23. The online software used to manage the entire LEED project certification process and manage credits






24. 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.






25. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






26. 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






27. Unit of measurement that describes a building's energy use relative to its size. it's calculated by taking the total energy consumed in one year in kBTUs and dividing it by total floorspace of the building. a low number signifies good energy performa






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. Each LEED credit has requirements that must be met and documentation that must be submitted to prove the credit requirements were met






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






34. 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






35. The process of verifying - in new construction - that all the systems and subsystems are efficiently designed and installed properly to achieve the owner's project requirements and as designed by the building architects and engineers.






36. Mainly artificial structures--such as pavements (roads - sidewalks - driveways and parking lots) that are covered by impenetrable (impervious) materials such as asphalt - concrete - brick - and stone--and rooftops. soils compacted by urban developmen






37. 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






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






39. Water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm by humans or animals






40. Documentation of the results of the commissioning process - including the as-built state of the HVAC system and any unresolved issues found at the time the commissioning process was completed






41. 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






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






43. According to the EPA - what % of time do American spend indoors?






44. 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






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






46. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






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






48. 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






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






50. 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