LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE; PRACTICE EXAM 1 AND
TERMS 2024-2025
Biodegradable - Capable of degrading in natural conditions.
Carbon footprint is a measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a
specific activity.
ANSWER An ecosystem is a fundamental unit of nature that consists of a
community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological,
chemical, and physical processes.
Environmental sustainability entails the long-term maintenance of ecosystem
components and functions for future generations.
High-Performance Green Building - ANSWER A structure designed to preserve
water and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; reduce
construction waste; and produce a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team - ANSWER All the personnel involved in a building
project from early in the design phase, including the design professionals,
owner's representatives, general contractor, and subcontractors.
Life Cycle Assessment is an analysis of the environmental elements and
potential repercussions of a product, process, or service.
Market Transformation - ANSWER Systematic enhancements to the
performance of a market or market sector. For example, the EPA's Energy Star
program has improved the energy efficiency of homes, buildings, and
appliances by offering recognition and comparative performance statistics
through its Energy Star designations.
Regenerative Design - ANSWER: Sustainable ideas for developed settings that
improve on existing situations. Goes beyond minimizing impacts to promote
,positive change in the local and global environments—the level beyond
sustainable
Sustainability - ANSWER Meeting current demands without jeopardizing future
generations' ability to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)
What is the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States? - ANSWER:
Space Heating
What form of design approach does green construction emphasize? - ANSWER
Integrative.
What are the three dimensions of sustainability, sometimes known as the triple
bottom line or three-legged stool? - Answer: Economic prosperity,
environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
Which life cycle evaluation is done to determine the ___? - ANSWER
Environmental factors and potential effects of green building
When is the greatest moment to use an integrative approach on a building
project? - ANSWER PRE DESIGN
Credit weightings are based on what? - ANSWER Environmental effects and
human benefits
What types of cost reductions can be achieved by using green building practices
such as daylighting, passive cooling, high efficiency mechanical systems, and
stack ventilation? - ANSWER: Reduced life cycle expenses.
Which of the following will happen when low flow faucet aerators are installed
at hand washing stations? - ANSWER: Reduced energy and water use
,Which types of sites are environmentally preferable to develop on? - ANSWER:
Urban infill lot and abandoned strip mall.
Which stage of green building improvement yields the highest return on
investment? - ANSWER The earliest stage
According to studies, LEED buildings have an average annual energy intensity
that is _____ less than that of ordinary structures. - Answer 25%.
Which of the following tools is least likely to help you assess the possible life
cycle costs and benefits of a green building design strategy?
BIM, BEM, SWPPP, LCA, LCC - ANSWER Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP)
LEED Interpretations - ANSWER A project team can help shape the growth of
the LEED rating system by requesting precedent-setting rulings, which will be
examined first by a GBCI certification reviewer and subsequently by LEED
staff and committee.
What is the name of the third-party online forum run by industry specialists that
offers advice and recommendations on applying LEED credits and the LEED
Certification process? - ANSWER LEEDuser
Which product has a green label that confirms its sustainability criteria? -
ANSWER Carpet
A LEED Project Team intends to use low-emissions products. These materials'
features and attributes may also assist earn which of the following credits: -
ANSWER Recycled Content and Regional Materials.
, Which of the following LEED points would be impacted if you reduced your
building's power consumption? - ANSWER 1. EAc1 optimizes energy
performance.
2. EAc6: Green Power.
3. EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy
A LEED Project Team is designing a school. Which of the following credit
themes provides the best potential to teach about green construction and LEED
credits in a K-5 facility? - ANSWER: Protect and preserve habitat; heat island
effect; water-efficient landscaping.
When is Exemplary Performance permitted? - ANSWER For a restricted
amount of LEED credits, as defined in the applicable LEED Reference Guide
Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are used to propose an alternate method
for attaining an existing LEED credit.
A formal query to GBCI from the project team. These are sent when teams want
clarity on their approach to meeting a specific prerequisite or credit.
What is the main aim of LEED Online? - ANSWER To facilitate the LEED
registration and project certification process.
What basic themes are LEED normally organized around? - ANSWER 1.
Innovation
2. Advocacy & Policy
3. Awareness and Education
TERMS 2024-2025
Biodegradable - Capable of degrading in natural conditions.
Carbon footprint is a measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a
specific activity.
ANSWER An ecosystem is a fundamental unit of nature that consists of a
community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological,
chemical, and physical processes.
Environmental sustainability entails the long-term maintenance of ecosystem
components and functions for future generations.
High-Performance Green Building - ANSWER A structure designed to preserve
water and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; reduce
construction waste; and produce a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team - ANSWER All the personnel involved in a building
project from early in the design phase, including the design professionals,
owner's representatives, general contractor, and subcontractors.
Life Cycle Assessment is an analysis of the environmental elements and
potential repercussions of a product, process, or service.
Market Transformation - ANSWER Systematic enhancements to the
performance of a market or market sector. For example, the EPA's Energy Star
program has improved the energy efficiency of homes, buildings, and
appliances by offering recognition and comparative performance statistics
through its Energy Star designations.
Regenerative Design - ANSWER: Sustainable ideas for developed settings that
improve on existing situations. Goes beyond minimizing impacts to promote
,positive change in the local and global environments—the level beyond
sustainable
Sustainability - ANSWER Meeting current demands without jeopardizing future
generations' ability to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)
What is the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States? - ANSWER:
Space Heating
What form of design approach does green construction emphasize? - ANSWER
Integrative.
What are the three dimensions of sustainability, sometimes known as the triple
bottom line or three-legged stool? - Answer: Economic prosperity,
environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
Which life cycle evaluation is done to determine the ___? - ANSWER
Environmental factors and potential effects of green building
When is the greatest moment to use an integrative approach on a building
project? - ANSWER PRE DESIGN
Credit weightings are based on what? - ANSWER Environmental effects and
human benefits
What types of cost reductions can be achieved by using green building practices
such as daylighting, passive cooling, high efficiency mechanical systems, and
stack ventilation? - ANSWER: Reduced life cycle expenses.
Which of the following will happen when low flow faucet aerators are installed
at hand washing stations? - ANSWER: Reduced energy and water use
,Which types of sites are environmentally preferable to develop on? - ANSWER:
Urban infill lot and abandoned strip mall.
Which stage of green building improvement yields the highest return on
investment? - ANSWER The earliest stage
According to studies, LEED buildings have an average annual energy intensity
that is _____ less than that of ordinary structures. - Answer 25%.
Which of the following tools is least likely to help you assess the possible life
cycle costs and benefits of a green building design strategy?
BIM, BEM, SWPPP, LCA, LCC - ANSWER Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP)
LEED Interpretations - ANSWER A project team can help shape the growth of
the LEED rating system by requesting precedent-setting rulings, which will be
examined first by a GBCI certification reviewer and subsequently by LEED
staff and committee.
What is the name of the third-party online forum run by industry specialists that
offers advice and recommendations on applying LEED credits and the LEED
Certification process? - ANSWER LEEDuser
Which product has a green label that confirms its sustainability criteria? -
ANSWER Carpet
A LEED Project Team intends to use low-emissions products. These materials'
features and attributes may also assist earn which of the following credits: -
ANSWER Recycled Content and Regional Materials.
, Which of the following LEED points would be impacted if you reduced your
building's power consumption? - ANSWER 1. EAc1 optimizes energy
performance.
2. EAc6: Green Power.
3. EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy
A LEED Project Team is designing a school. Which of the following credit
themes provides the best potential to teach about green construction and LEED
credits in a K-5 facility? - ANSWER: Protect and preserve habitat; heat island
effect; water-efficient landscaping.
When is Exemplary Performance permitted? - ANSWER For a restricted
amount of LEED credits, as defined in the applicable LEED Reference Guide
Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) are used to propose an alternate method
for attaining an existing LEED credit.
A formal query to GBCI from the project team. These are sent when teams want
clarity on their approach to meeting a specific prerequisite or credit.
What is the main aim of LEED Online? - ANSWER To facilitate the LEED
registration and project certification process.
What basic themes are LEED normally organized around? - ANSWER 1.
Innovation
2. Advocacy & Policy
3. Awareness and Education
