LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam #1 & Terms 2023/2024
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LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam #1 & Terms 2023/2024
Biodegradable - ANSWER-Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.
Carbon Footprint - ANSWER-A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity.
Ecosystem - ANSWER-A basic unit of nature that includes a community ...
LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam
#1 & Terms 2023/2024
Biodegradable - ANSWER-Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.
Carbon Footprint - ANSWER-A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity.
Ecosystem - ANSWER-A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving
environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes.
Environmental Sustainability - ANSWER-Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions
for future generations.
High Performance Green Building - ANSWER-A structure designed to conserve water and energy; use
space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and create a harmful indoor
environment
Integrated Design Team - ANSWER-All the individuals involved in a building project from early int eh
design process, including the design professionals, the owner's representatives, and the general
contractor and subcontractors
Life Cycle Assessment - ANSWER-Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts
associated with a product, process, or service
Market Transformation - ANSWER-Systematic improvements in the performance of a market or market
segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the performance of homes, buildings, and appliances
toward higher levels of energy efficiency by providing recognition and comparative performance
information through its Energy Star labels
Regenerative Design - ANSWER-Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing
conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the local and global environments
- the level beyond sustainable
,Sustainability - ANSWER-Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)
What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States? - ANSWER-Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process? - ANSWER-Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or the three
legged stool? - ANSWER-Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___? - ANSWER-Environmental aspects and
potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project? - ANSWER-
Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___? - ANSWER-Environmental impacts and human benefits
Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive cooling, high efficiency
mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute to what type of cost savings? - ANSWER-Reduced
life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result in which of the following?
- ANSWER-Reduced energy use & reduced water use
Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on? - ANSWER-Urban Infill Lot & Abandoned
Strip Mall
Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during which stage? - ANSWER-The
earliest possible stage
, Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity is lower than conventional
buildings by _____. - ANSWER-25%
Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to assist in evaluating the potential life cycle costs and
benefits of a green building design strategy?
LEED Interpretations - ANSWER-A project team can contribute to the evolution of the LEED rating system
by submitting a request for precedent-setting rulings to be reviewed first by a GBCI certification reviewer
and then by LEED staff and committee.
What is the name of the third-party online forum written by professionals in the field that provides tips
and guidance on applying LEED credits and the LEED Certification process? - ANSWER-LEEDuser
Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product? - ANSWER-Carpet
A LEED Project Team plans to use low-emitting materials. The qualities and attributes of these materials
may also help to achieve which of the following credits: - ANSWER-Recycled Content and Regional
Materials
Reducing your building's electric consumption would impact which of the following LEED credits? -
ANSWER-1. EAc1: optimize energy performance
2. EAc6: green power
3. EAc2: on site renewable energy
A LEED Project Team is designing a school. Which of the following credit topics presents the best
opportunity for educating about green building and LEED Credits in a K-5 facility? - ANSWER-Protect and
store habitat; heat island effect; water efficient landscaping
When is Exemplary Performance allowed? - ANSWER-For a limited number of LEED credits, as specified
in the relevant LEED Reference Guide
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