LEED Green Associate Complete Test Bank with a Complete A+
study guide_ Summer 2023-2024.
Who can use the USGMC Member Logo?
- 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?
- ** 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- The project team.
Who can volunteer for LEED committees?
- Anyone.
What is Environmental Building News?
, - 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Update information on the rating systems.
What is the LEED Project Boundary?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- The USGBC marketing department authorizes use of the logos
Who are CIRs submitted?
- Credit interpretation requests must be submitted through LEED online.
What should be submitted for a CIR?
- 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?
- LEED for Homes
,What is the minimum Floor Area requirement for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools,
Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance?
- 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?
- $1200
What does an APPEAL cost per credit?
- $500
What is the cost for a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?
- $220
If a project is awarded LEED Platinum certification, what does the project receive?
- The project will receive a rebate for ALL certification fees.
What LEED rating systems are available?
- NC
EB: O&M
CI
CS
Schools
Retail
Health care
Homes
Neighborhood Development
What doe LEED stand for?
- The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System
What are the different point levels for LEED certification?
- 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?
- One
What type of products are related to the Green Seal standard?
- Paints and primers
, Why does USGBC have logo policies?
- USGBC logo policies exist to make sure LEED retains its credibility and identity.
What is a LEED Credit?
- 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?
- SS
WE
EA
MR
IEQ
What are the LEED Certification LEVELS
- Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum
What is the highest LEED Certification LEVEL?
- Platinum
What types of projects would LEED for New Construction be used for?
- New high-performance commercial and institutional projects
What types of projects would LEED for Commercial Interiors be used for?
- Tenant Improvements
What types of projects would LEED for Core and Shell be used for?
- For designers, builders, developers and new building owners who want to address sustainable
design for new core and shell construction. Covers base building elements such as structure,
envelope and the HVAC system.
What types of projects would LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance be sued
for?
- Building owners and operators to measure operations, improvements and maintenance.
What types of projects would LEED for Schools be used for?
- The design and contstruction of K-12 schools. Based on LEED NC rating system, it addresses
issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention and environmental site
assessment.
study guide_ Summer 2023-2024.
Who can use the USGMC Member Logo?
- 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?
- ** 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- The project team.
Who can volunteer for LEED committees?
- Anyone.
What is Environmental Building News?
, - 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Update information on the rating systems.
What is the LEED Project Boundary?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- The USGBC marketing department authorizes use of the logos
Who are CIRs submitted?
- Credit interpretation requests must be submitted through LEED online.
What should be submitted for a CIR?
- 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?
- LEED for Homes
,What is the minimum Floor Area requirement for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools,
Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance?
- 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?
- $1200
What does an APPEAL cost per credit?
- $500
What is the cost for a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?
- $220
If a project is awarded LEED Platinum certification, what does the project receive?
- The project will receive a rebate for ALL certification fees.
What LEED rating systems are available?
- NC
EB: O&M
CI
CS
Schools
Retail
Health care
Homes
Neighborhood Development
What doe LEED stand for?
- The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System
What are the different point levels for LEED certification?
- 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?
- One
What type of products are related to the Green Seal standard?
- Paints and primers
, Why does USGBC have logo policies?
- USGBC logo policies exist to make sure LEED retains its credibility and identity.
What is a LEED Credit?
- 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?
- SS
WE
EA
MR
IEQ
What are the LEED Certification LEVELS
- Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum
What is the highest LEED Certification LEVEL?
- Platinum
What types of projects would LEED for New Construction be used for?
- New high-performance commercial and institutional projects
What types of projects would LEED for Commercial Interiors be used for?
- Tenant Improvements
What types of projects would LEED for Core and Shell be used for?
- For designers, builders, developers and new building owners who want to address sustainable
design for new core and shell construction. Covers base building elements such as structure,
envelope and the HVAC system.
What types of projects would LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance be sued
for?
- Building owners and operators to measure operations, improvements and maintenance.
What types of projects would LEED for Schools be used for?
- The design and contstruction of K-12 schools. Based on LEED NC rating system, it addresses
issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention and environmental site
assessment.
