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LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam #1 & Terms Q&A 100% Solved Biodegradable - Capable of decomposing under natural conditions. Carbon Footprint - A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity. Ecosystem - A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and t...

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  • October 11, 2024
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©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED, 2024.
LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam

#1 & Terms Q&A 100% Solved


Biodegradable - ✔✔Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.

Carbon Footprint - ✔✔A measure of greenhouse gas emissions

associated with an activity.

Ecosystem - ✔✔A basic unit of nature that includes a community of

organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical,

and physical processes.

Environmental Sustainability - ✔✔Long term maintenance of ecosystem

components and functions for future generations.

High Performance Green Building - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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

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Life Cycle Assessment - ✔✔Ana analysis of the environmental aspects

and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service

Market Transformation - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Space Heating

Green building emphasizes using what type of design process? -

✔✔Integrative

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What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple

bottom line or the three legged stool? - ✔✔Economic prosperity,

environmental stewardship, and social responsibility

What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___? -

✔✔Environmental aspects and potential impacts of green building

When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building

project? - ✔✔Predesign

Credit weightings are based on ___? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Reduced life cycle costs

The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will

result in which of the following? - ✔✔Reduced energy use & reduced

water use

Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on? -

✔✔Urban Infill Lot & Abandoned Strip Mall

Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during

which stage? - ✔✔The earliest possible stage

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Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity

is lower than conventional buildings by _____. - ✔✔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 - ✔✔Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Plan (SWPPP)

LEED Interpretations - ✔✔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? - ✔✔LEEDuser

Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product? -

✔✔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: - ✔✔Recycled Content and Regional Materials

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