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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 amount of water the design case conserves vs the baseline case






2. An unwanted airborne constituent that may reduce acceptability of the air (ASHRAE 62.1-2004)






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Water that originates from precipitation that enters the stormwater system






8. The carbon overlay in LEED is used for what?






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






10. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






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






12. 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






13. Part of construction waste management plan






14. Drinking water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm






15. Encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria (USGBC). there are multiple rating system






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






17. Part of a refrigeration system - a machine that removes heat from liquid via a vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration cycle






18. 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






19. 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






20. An expanded baseline for measuring performance - adding social and environmental dimensions to the traditional profit measure - so decisions are viewed in the long term with their impact on people - the planet - and profit






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






22. 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






23. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






24. A survey of building occupants that asks questions about the green cleaning program and helps determine if occupants are exposed to pollutants






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






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






27. 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






28. Process water can be reduced by which 2 methods?






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






30. Narrative - photo/render - elevations - floor plans - project details - and boundary (Project - LEED - & property)






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. Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption






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






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






35. The percentage of waste materials diverted from traditional disposal such as landfilling or incineration to be recycled - composted or reused (EPA)






36. 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






37. Plan that covers how waste will be either disposed or reused or recycled by addressing sorting - collection - and final disposal of items used in the construction or renovation process






38. Total area in square feet of all spaces in a building - including rooms - stairwells - elevators and hallways






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






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 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






42. 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.






43. Part of the LEED rating system. within each LEED category there are prerequisites and credits. prerequisites must be met for building certification.






44. Water leaving plants and soil returning back to the atmosphere






45. Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations






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






47. Schematic Design - Design Development - and Construction Documents






48. Landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. it is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water and is catching on in other areas as climate patterns shift






49. Measuring the amount of resources used over a period of time - such as water or electricity






50. The spent or used water from a home - community - farm - or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter (EPA)