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LEED Green Associate CompleteWho can use the USGMC Member Logo? - correct answer ✔✔Only USGBC Members in good standing.
What can be used to assist with the certification of projects in a campus of multi-building setting such as
corporate campuses, college campuses and government installations? - correct answer ✔✔** The LEED
for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building rating system provides direction in applying LEED for New
Construction to projects in a campus or multi-building settings
--> It is intended for projects where either
(1) several buildings are constructed at once or in phases, or
(2) a single building is constructed in a setting or existing buildings with common ownership or planning
with the ability to share amenities or common design features.
What is the EPAct of 1992? - correct answer ✔✔The Energy Policy Act of 1992 covers many products and
services related to energy. It also sets standards for toilets and other water fixtures in both commercial
and residential models.
What does an Energy Star rating refer to? - correct answer ✔✔The Energy Star rating is a measure of a
buildings energy performance compared with that of similar buildings, as determined by Energy Star
Portfolio Manager. A score of 50 represents average building performance.
What does Certification by Forest Stewardship Council mean? - correct answer ✔✔Certification means
forest managers have adopted environmentally and socially responible forest management practices.
And certification allows companies to manufacture and sell products made from sustainable wood.
CIRs can be used for what purpose? - correct answer ✔✔CIRs are used to ask one clear and concise
question for technical and administrative guidance on MPRs, Prerequisites and Credits.
For multiple building developments who determines the LEED Project Boundary? - correct answer
✔✔The project team.
,Who can volunteer for LEED committees? - correct answer ✔✔Anyone.
What is Environmental Building News? - correct answer ✔✔A monthly newsletter featuring
comprehensive, practical information on a wide range of topics related to sustainable building.
What are the LEED Reference Guide's used for? - correct answer ✔✔A user's manual that guides a LEED
project from registration to certification of the design and construction of a project.
What do the LEED Reference Guide's contain? - correct answer ✔✔Strategies, case studies, and
documentation requirements for each credits and prerequisites in a rating system.
What types of information can be found on USGBC/s website? - correct answer ✔✔Update information
on the rating systems.
What is the LEED Project Boundary? - correct answer ✔✔It is the portion of the project site that is
submitted for LEED certification and must be used consistently.
What is the LEED technical Advisory Group responsible for? - correct answer ✔✔Providing a consistent
source of technical advice to LEED committees and working groups with respect to credit and
prerequisite improvement and supporting tool development.
How does GERRYMANDERING relate to a LEED project boundary? - correct answer ✔✔Gerrymandering
of a LEED project boundary is prohibited: the boundary may not unreasonably exclude sections of land
to create boundaries in unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of complying with prerequisites or
credits.
Who authorizes use of the USGBC logos? - correct answer ✔✔The USGBC marketing department
authorizes use of the logos
Who are CIRs submitted? - correct answer ✔✔Credit interpretation requests must be submitted through
LEED online.
,What should be submitted for a CIR? - correct answer ✔✔Provide a brief but clear description of the
challenge countered, emphasize the intent of the prerequisite or credit, and if possible, the project team
should offer potential solutions to the problem or a proposed interpretation.
What type of Rating System is not available through LEED Online? - correct answer ✔✔LEED for Homes
What is the minimum Floor Area requirement for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Existing
Buildings: Operations and Maintenance? - correct answer ✔✔The LEED project must include a minimum
of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
How much does it cost for USGBC non-members to register a project? - correct answer ✔✔$1200
What does an APPEAL cost per credit? - correct answer ✔✔$500
What is the cost for a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? - correct answer ✔✔$220
If a project is awarded LEED Platinum certification, what does the project receive? - correct answer
✔✔The project will receive a rebate for ALL certification fees.
What LEED rating systems are available? - correct answer ✔✔NC
EB: O&M
CI
CS
Schools
Retail
Health care
Homes
Neighborhood Development
What doe LEED stand for? - correct answer ✔✔The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rating System
, What are the different point levels for LEED certification? - correct answer ✔✔Certified, 40-49 Points
Silver, 50-59 Points
Gold, 60-79 points
Platinum, 80+ points
If four LEED AP's are on a project, with is the total number of points a project team can earn? - correct
answer ✔✔One
What type of products are related to the Green Seal standard? - correct answer ✔✔Paints and primers
Why does USGBC have logo policies? - correct answer ✔✔USGBC logo policies exist to make sure LEED
retains its credibility and identity.
What is a LEED Credit? - correct answer ✔✔Part of the LEED Rating System. Projects earn points by
meeting the requirements of credits in order to achieve building certification.
What Credit categories are shared among all rating systems? - correct answer ✔✔SS
WE
EA
MR
IEQ
What are the LEED Certification LEVELS - correct answer ✔✔Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum
What is the highest LEED Certification LEVEL? - correct answer ✔✔Platinum
What types of projects would LEED for New Construction be used for? - correct answer ✔✔New high-
performance commercial and institutional projects
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