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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Materials and products are made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10 year cycle or shorter and are grown and harvested sustainably






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






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






4. Enables project team members to work together from the project outset to develop solutions that have synergies and multiple benefits. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to bett






5. 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






6. The use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function. a compact fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than an incandescent bulb to produce the same amount of light is an example. the decision to replace an incandescent






7. 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






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






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






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






11. A natural resource that cannot be produced - re-grown - regenerated - or reused on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate. these resources often exist in a fixed amount - or are consumed much faster than nature can recreate them. fossil fuels






12. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (EPA)






13. Excessive or obtrusive artificial light that obscures the stars in the night sky for city dwellers - interferes with astronomical observatories - and like any other form of pollution - disrupts ecosystems and has adverse health effects






14. Prior to submitting CIR - what strategies should be considered?






15. Flush-Out






16. Also known as green tags - RECs or tradable renewable certificates (TRCs) are tradable environmental commodities in the US which represent proof that 1 megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from an eligible renewable energy resource






17. A term used in life cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life. an example of a closed system






18. 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






19. Major Players in Design & Construction Process are...






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






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






22. A written plan that outlines strategies to reduce stormwater runoff for the purposes of reducing erosion - pollution and sedimentation of nearby bodies of water - especially important during construction where so much dirt - dust and waste are presen






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






25. How can potable water use for irrigation be reduced or eliminated?






26. 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






27. Building that is energy and resource efficient






28. 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?






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






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






31. Used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building - but no specific illness or cause can be identified






32. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






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






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






35. Concept of integrative design emphasizes






36. Very harsh - bright - dazzling light that interferes with visibility






37. Different term from adaptive reuse because materials are reused in a way that is the same of similar to how it was used before - i.e. saving doors in an old project to be used as doors in the new project. in LEED - this material is calculated as a pe






38. What are the extra categories for LEED for Home?






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






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






41. 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






42. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. Any method of powering an engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car - petrol-electric hybrid - solar powered)






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