LEED Green Associate Exam
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What is the EPAct of 1992 - CORRECT ANSWER-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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-The project team
What is Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-refers to
chronological documentation of paper trail. COC is important in LEED when
dealing with certified wood.
What is ASHRAE 55 related to? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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)? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are
designed for technical and administrative guidance for MPR
What LEED category would SMACNA standards be used for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
What is the purpose of a LEED SCORECARD? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-USGBC's
website
What is IESNA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America. Publisher of lighting design and illumination standards.
What LEED categories contain standards related to VOC emissions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Materials and resources (MR) and indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
What is a MERV rating? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum Efficiency Reporting
Value.
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,What are the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) for a LEED Project? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
What does Certification BY Forest Stewardship Council mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-is a
measure of a building's energy performance compared with that of similar building
, as determined
What is ISO 14021? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-ASHRAE 90.1
What does ASHRAE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-American Society of
Heating , Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
What standards addresses the thermal comfort of building occupants? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ASHRAE 55
What is Green -e? - CORRECT ANSWER-is a program established to promote
green electricity products
What ASHRAE standards would be used for indoor Environmental Quality
category? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A whole building approach.
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Questions with Correct Answers
100% Verified
What is the EPAct of 1992 - CORRECT ANSWER-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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-The project team
What is Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-refers to
chronological documentation of paper trail. COC is important in LEED when
dealing with certified wood.
What is ASHRAE 55 related to? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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)? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are
designed for technical and administrative guidance for MPR
What LEED category would SMACNA standards be used for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
What is the purpose of a LEED SCORECARD? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-USGBC's
website
What is IESNA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America. Publisher of lighting design and illumination standards.
What LEED categories contain standards related to VOC emissions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Materials and resources (MR) and indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
What is a MERV rating? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum Efficiency Reporting
Value.
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,What are the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) for a LEED Project? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
What does Certification BY Forest Stewardship Council mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-is a
measure of a building's energy performance compared with that of similar building
, as determined
What is ISO 14021? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-ASHRAE 90.1
What does ASHRAE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-American Society of
Heating , Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
What standards addresses the thermal comfort of building occupants? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ASHRAE 55
What is Green -e? - CORRECT ANSWER-is a program established to promote
green electricity products
What ASHRAE standards would be used for indoor Environmental Quality
category? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A whole building approach.
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