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LEED Green Associate ExamWhat is the EPAct of 1992 - ANS-covers many products and services related to energy.
It also sets standards for toilets and other water fixtures in both commercial and
residential models.
CIR s can be used for what purpose(s) - ANS-are use to ask one clear and concise
question for technical and administrative guidance on MPRs, Prerequisites, or Credits
For multiple building developments who determines the LEED PROJECT BOUNDARY?
- ANS-The project team
What is Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification? - ANS-refers to chronological
documentation of paper trail. COC is important in LEED when dealing with certified
wood.
What is ASHRAE 55 related to? - ANS-is related to the comfort criteria of specific
design conditions that take into account temperature, humidity, air speed, outdoor
temperature, outdoor humidity, seasonal clothing, and expected activity. These all
relates to occupant thermal comfort.
What is ASHRAE 90.1 related to? - ANS-relates to HVAC systems. HVAC systems are
defined as: equipment , distribution systems, and terminals that provide the processes
of heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning.
What are Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIR)? - ANS-They are designed for technical
and administrative guidance for MPR
What LEED category would SMACNA standards be used for? - ANS-Indoor
Environmental Quality (IEQ)
What is the purpose of a LEED SCORECARD? - ANS-is to assist in determining the
Total Project Score, and achievable Credits at the inception of a LEED Project.
Where can the LEED Score Card be found? - ANS-USGBC's website
What is IESNA? - ANS-Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Publisher of
lighting design and illumination standards.
,What LEED categories contain standards related to VOC emissions? - ANS-Materials
and resources (MR) and indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
What is a MERV rating? - ANS-Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value.
What are the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) for a LEED Project? - ANS-1-
Must be a permanent location on existing land
2- Must use a reasonable site boundary
3- Must comply with the project size requirements
What is ASHRAE 62.1 related to? - ANS-is related to ventilation, controlling air
contaminant levels, humidity, and temperature within a space.
What LEED category would the Green -e standard be used for? - ANS-Energy and
Atmosphere (EA)
What does Certification BY Forest Stewardship Council mean? - ANS-Managers have
adopted environmentally and socially responsible forest management practices. And
certification allows companies to manufacture and sell products made from sustainable
wood.
What does an ENERGY STAR rating refer to? - ANS-is a measure of a building's
energy performance compared with that of similar building , as determined
What is ISO 14021? - ANS-Environmental Labels and Declaration .This standard is
used for recycled materials to label their and /or post-consumer content.
What ASHRAE standards would be used for the Energy and Atmosphere category? -
ANS-ASHRAE 90.1
What does ASHRAE stand for? - ANS-American Society of Heating , Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers
What standards addresses the thermal comfort of building occupants? - ANS-ASHRAE
55
What is Green -e? - ANS-is a program established to promote green electricity products
,What ASHRAE standards would be used for indoor Environmental Quality category? -
ANS-ASHRAE 62.1 is related to ventilation and ASHRAE 55 is related to the thermal
comfort criteria of occupants
What is meant by Life-Cycle Assessment? - ANS-is an Analysis of the environment
aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service.
What factors dictate how much a projects CERTIFICATION fees will cost? - ANS-The
rating system in which the project is registered under, the size of the project in square
feet, and the date in which the project was registered.
LEED promotes what type of approach to sustainability? - ANS-A whole building
approach.
What has USGBE adapted to establish metrics and rating systems to measure building
performance? - ANS-Triple bottom line.
What is a LEED intent? - ANS-Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the
prerequisite or credit. (USGBC)
What is LEED Online? - ANS-is the primary resource for managing the LEED
documentation process.
How are CIRs submitted? - ANS-through LEED Online.
What general documentation must be submitted for LEED certification? - ANS-1-Project
photos/drawings
2-Typical floor plans
3-Elevations
What organization is responsible for LEED project registration? - ANS-GBCI
What does a PREREQUISITE represent? - ANS-key criteria that define green building
performance. They must be completed for a project to earn certification.
How many CERTIFICATION LEVELS are available to a LEED project? - ANS-4
What are the different certification levels LEED projects can earn? - ANS-1-Certified
2-Silver
3-Gold
, 4-Platinum
Why do projects need to meet prerequisites? - ANS-they represent the key criteria that
define green building performance.
What are the amount of points a credit can earn (credit weighting) based on? -
ANS-How well the credit address environmental and health concerns.
Who can access LEED Online? - ANS-Anyone assigned to a project by the project
administrator.
What are some of the features of LEED Online? - ANS-project teams can manage
project details, complete documentation requirements for LEED credits and
prerequisites, upload supporting files, submit applications for review, receive reviewer
feedback, and ultimately earn LEED certification.
What are the LEED Reference Guides used for? - ANS-guides a LEED project from
registration to certification of the design and construction of a project.
What do the LEED Reference Guides contain? - ANS-Strategies, case studies, and
documentation requirements for each credit and prerequisite in a rating system.
What is SMACHNA used for? - ANS-guidelines play a key role in construction activity
pollution prevention. The standard provides an overview of air pollutants associated with
construction, control measures, construction process management, quality control,
among other things.
What does LEED stand for? - ANS-The leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rating System.
When can a LEED project be eligible to display the LEED plaque and other marketing
material? - ANS-LEED projects are eligible following the acceptance of a final
certification review.
What is LEED? - ANS-An internationally recognized green building certification system.
What are names of the LEED Rating Systems? - ANS-1-Building Design and
Construction(BD+C)
2-Interior Design and Construction(ID+C)
3-Operations and Maintenance(O+M)
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