NIGP-CPP Bridge
Greenwashing - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of conveying a false impression or
providing misleading information about how a company's products are more
environmentally sound
Sustainable construction - CORRECT ANSWER-The practice of creating structures and
using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout
the life cycle of a building.
Leed - CORRECT ANSWER-An internationally recognized green building certification
system and is one of the most popular green building certification programs used
worldwide.
Disadvantaged Business - CORRECT ANSWER-Business in which majority ownership
belongs to members determined to be historically underprivileged because of a
predetermined social advantage.
Small Business - CORRECT ANSWER-An independently owned firm, corporation, or
establishment, having a small number of employees, low volume of sales, small amount
of assets and limited impact on the market.
Small Business Administration - CORRECT ANSWER-congress created this
administration whose function is to "aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is
possible, the interest of small business concerns"
Micro-businss - CORRECT ANSWER-A small business with five employees or less
Greenwashing - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of conveying a false impression or
providing misleading information about how a company's products are more
environmentally sound
Sustainable construction - CORRECT ANSWER-The practice of creating structures and
using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout
the life cycle of a building.
Leed - CORRECT ANSWER-An internationally recognized green building certification
system and is one of the most popular green building certification programs used
worldwide.
Disadvantaged Business - CORRECT ANSWER-Business in which majority ownership
belongs to members determined to be historically underprivileged because of a
predetermined social advantage.
Small Business - CORRECT ANSWER-An independently owned firm, corporation, or
establishment, having a small number of employees, low volume of sales, small amount
of assets and limited impact on the market.
Small Business Administration - CORRECT ANSWER-congress created this
administration whose function is to "aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is
possible, the interest of small business concerns"
Micro-businss - CORRECT ANSWER-A small business with five employees or less
