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LEED Green Associate ExamAeroponics - ANS-The process of growing plants in suspension in an air or mist
environment without the use of soil
Biogas - ANS-An alternative fuel that is generated from decomposing organic matter,
such as food and animal waste, which is processed in an anaerobic digester
Carbon Monoxide (CO) - ANS-An odorless, colorless, and toxic gas that is produced
from vehicle exhaust, incomplete combustion or fuel in boilers or furnaces, and
improperly vented appliances
Greenhouse Gases - ANS-Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
The most abundant of the greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, is released through the
burning of fossil fuels and the manufacturing of cement
LEED - ANS-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
The USGBC LEED green building program is the preeminent program for the design,
construction, maintenance, and operation of high-performance green buildings |
Third-party green building certification program and the globally recognized standard for
the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings and
neighborhoods.
Lean Process Improvement - ANS-The principle of continuously improving any process
through the elimination of waste in every step of manufacturing
LEED AP - ANS-The advanced level of LEED credentials that requires an advanced
knowledge in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system
LEED Green Associate - ANS-The basic level of LEED credentials that requires a
documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and
practices
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) - ANS-A highly reactive gas that is primarily produced through the
combustion of fossil fuels at power generation plants and other processes at
manufacturing facilities
Triple Bottom Line - ANS-An accounting framework that incorporates the social,
environmental, and economic dimensions of an organization
,Vertical Farm - ANS-A crop grown vertically instead of horizontally on the ground
Also known as a farmscraper
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - ANS-Harmful organic chemical compounds that
are emitted from certain solids or liquids that evaporate under normal indoor
atmospheric conditions for temperature and pressure and may have short-term and
long-term adverse health effects and can be released by synthetic materials such as
flooring, wall-coverings, furniture and paints, adhesives and sealants
Xeriscaping - ANS-Landscaping designed to reduce or eliminate potable water use in
irrigation through the planting of native and adapted species of vegetation and the use
of other water-conserving techniques
Zero Net Energy - ANS-A level of efficiency for a high-performance building that
produces all the energy it uses and is so energy efficient, a renewable energy system
can offset all or most of its annual energy consumption
Plant Drought-Resistant Landscaping - ANS-An architect wishes to maximize water
efficiency in a high-profile, mixed-use development located in a drought area
What would be the most effective way to achieve this?
Public Transportation, Riding Bicycles, and Walking - ANS-What are three ways that
people can get to work that will help reduce carbon emissions associated with
commuting?
Reverse Contribution to Global Climate Change - ANS-Contributing to which impact
category will net a project team the highest number of points for LEED certification?
Knowledge Domains - ANS-The content areas of the LEED Green Associate Exam that
reflect the rating systems' credit categories and what an exam candidate needs to know,
including concepts such as the LEED process, integrative strategies, LEED credit
categories, and project surroundings and public outreach
LEED Core Concepts Guide - ANS-A guide that introduces green building fundamentals
to serve as a foundation for more advanced study of green building and the LEED rating
systems. It is one of the primary references candidates should study for the LEED
Green Associate Exam
,LEED Green Associate Exam - ANS-A LEED professional credential exam that tests
general knowledge of commercial and residential green building practices for both new
construction and existing buildings, developed and updated by subject matter experts.
An exam candidate has 2 hours to complete the exam, which consists of 100 random
multiple-choice questions, and must score 170 points or above out of 200 to pass
LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook - ANS-An important exam reference
that features current policies and procedures for the LEED v4 Green Associate
professional credentialing exam and includes exam specifications (such as the task and
knowledge domains), exam references, and sample questions
Primary References - ANS-A list of important reference sources presented in the LEED
v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook that an exam candidate should study as a
basis for test day success
Task Domains - ANS-The content areas of the LEED Green Associate exam that reflect
the tasks necessary to perform the LEED safely and effectively, including concepts such
as LEED project and team coordination, LEED certification process, analyses required
for LEED credits, and advocacy and education for adoption for LEED rating systems
90 - ANS-Induction cooktops can be used in kitchens as a sustainable practice because
they transfer ___ % of their heat to pots
Energy Consultants - ANS-___ analyze energy-usage data to create actionable
solutions for energy efficiency.
Sustainability - ANS-A ___ director would be responsible for activities such as creating
energy efficiency and water conservation strategies
Application - ANS-___ items give a candidate a problem or situation that they can solve
using the concepts from the reference material.
Project Types - ANS-Each rating system includes adaptations with unique checklists
that address specific ___
Climate Change
Human Health
Water Resources
Biodiversity
Material Resources
, Greener Economy
Community - ANS-What are the eight impact categories in order?
Cradle to Grave - ANS-A term applied to a product if its lifetime is limited to one
application or use, ending in a landfill
Cradle to Cradle - ANS-A term applied to a product if a new use can be applied to it
after the end of its first useful life, diverting it from a landfill
Upstream activities - ANS-Related to the extraction of the raw materials used in a
product
Downstream Activity - ANS-An activity related to the processing of materials all the way
through to the delivery of the final product to the end user
Embodied Energy - ANS-The total amount of energy used to extract materials and
manufacture, transport, install, and use a product across its life cycle
Project Owner, Project User, Architects, Contractors, Designers, Building Operators,
Property Managers, LEED Consultants, Engineers - ANS-Name the integrative project
team members
Closed System - ANS-A system in which materials and resources are reused or
recycled
Feedback Loop - ANS-The section of a system that allows for feedback and
self-correction and adjusts its operation according to difference between the actual
output and the desired output
Integrative Process - ANS-A design process in which multidisciplinary teams collaborate
to meet sustainable design objectives from the inception of a project to its completion
Iterative Process - ANS-A process used in design that involves conducting research,
sharing data, receiving feedback, and refining the design repeatedly until all of a
project's sustainable goals are met
Leverage Point - ANS-A point in a system in which a small change can yield large
results
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