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LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam #1& Terms
Biodegradable - ANS-Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.
Carbon Footprint - ANS-A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an
activity.
Ecosystem - ANS-A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and
their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes.
Environmental Sustainability - ANS-Long term maintenance of ecosystem components
and functions for future generations.
High Performance Green Building - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and potential
impacts associated with a product, process, or service
Market Transformation - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-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? -
ANS-Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process? - ANS-Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple bottom line
or the three legged stool? - ANS-Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and
social responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___? - ANS-Environmental aspects
and potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project? -
ANS-Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___? - ANS-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? - ANS-Reduced life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result in which
of the following? - ANS-Reduced energy use & reduced water use
Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on? - ANS-Urban Infill Lot &
Abandoned Strip Mall
Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during which
stage? - ANS-The earliest possible stage
Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity is lower than
conventional buildings by _____. - ANS-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?
BIM; BEM; SWPPP; LCA; LCC - ANS-Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
LEED Interpretations - ANS-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? - ANS-LEEDuser
Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product? - ANS-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: - ANS-Recycled
Content and Regional Materials
Reducing your building's electric consumption would impact which of the following
LEED credits? - ANS-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? - ANS-Protect and store habitat; heat island effect; water efficient
landscaping
When is Exemplary Performance allowed? - ANS-For a limited number of LEED credits,
as specified in the relevant LEED Reference Guide
Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are intended to request: - ANS-An alternate
pathway for achieving an existing LEED credit
A formal question asked of GBCI from the project team. These are submitted when
teams require clarification on their approach to achieving a specific prerequisite or credit
What is the primary purpose of LEED Online? - ANS-To facilitate the LEED registration
and project certification process
What broad concepts is LEED generally organized by? - ANS-1. Innovation
2. Advocacy and Policy
3. Awareness and Education
LEED for Neighborhood Development is a significantly different rating system because
_____? - ANS-It has fewer, and different credit categories
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