LEED Green Associate Sample Exam
Questions and Answers
A building's energy performance is addressed by this standard - ANSWER-ASHRAE
90.1-2007
A popular program for comparing the energy performance of multiple buildings -
ANSWER-ENERGY STAR
A project's hard cost budget includes - ANSWER-costs for expenditures of the actual
construction phases of the project such as sitework, concrete, masonry, roofing, interior
finishes such as carpet and painting, mechanical systems, etc.
A project's Life Cycle Costs (LCC) budget includes - ANSWER-Synonmous with green
building, "cradle to grave" costs that go beyond the initial construction costs to include
operation and maintenance of the building after occupancy, demolition costs and reuse
value at the end of the building's life;
LCC encompasses initial costs (design & construction), operating costs (energy, water,
other utilities and personnel), maintenance, repair, replacement costs, salvage value at
the end of the building's life
A project's soft costs budget includes - ANSWER-costs for services outside the realm of
what is done on the construction site; they include architectural and engineering fees,
permit fees, legal and real estate fees, interest paid for the cost of doing the project,
insurance, closing costs, etc.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, how much time do Americans
typically spend indoors? - ANSWER-90%
ASHRAE standards address which of the following? - ANSWER-Minimum requirements
for the energy efficient design of most buidings (ASHRAE 90.1-2007); minimum
ventilation rates (ASHRAE 62.1-2007); thermal comfort conditions (ASHRAE 55-2004);
MERV ventilation air filters (ASHRAE 52.2-1999)
Before submitting a CIR for technical assistance, what actions should the Project Team
take when considering a strategy for credit compliance but are unsure if the strategy
would satisfy the necessary requirements? - ANSWER-Reevaluate the credit or
prerequisite intent, search the CIR database to see if the same inquiry has been
previously addressed, contact LEED customer service as a last resort
By what system or program does USGBC allow a volume certification path to enable
owners to integrate LEED across the board as a standard feature of their design,
construction, and operations? - ANSWER-USGBC Portfolio Program
, CFC refrigerants represent what percentage of use in existing building water chiller
systems today? - ANSWER-50%
Construction and demolition debris cannot include 2 of these items - ANSWER-Rock,
Soil
Credit Forms must be signed by this member of the project team: - ANSWER-Declarant
Credit Weightings are used to evaluate the credit with respect to - ANSWER-
Environmental and human health
During the charette, the project team establishes an integrated design approach toward
this major goal: - ANSWER-To generate possible design solutions and strategies for a
successful sustainable project
Energy use intensity is an important factor in determining energy usage and refers to -
ANSWER-The amount of energy consumed per unit floor space
Exemplary performance is - ANSWER-not available for all credits
Fire suppression systems are generally associated with these refrigerants - ANSWER-
Halons
For a project to be certified, these minimum requirements must be achieved: -
ANSWER-Comply with all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of credit points,
Comply with the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
For storage and collection of recyclables, a building recycling program must include
these items: - ANSWER-Plastic, Cardboard, Metal
Heat island effect - nonroof can be reduced by - ANSWER-Planting large non-native
trees for shading, using paving materials with SRI value of at least 29, placing at least
25% of the parking under shade
How are low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles classified? - ANSWER-As Zero
Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board or have achieved a
minimum Green Score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
(ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide
How are the sustainable categories in the LEED Scorecard arranged? - ANSWER-By
environmental category
How many levels, or tiers, of LEED professional accreditation are available? -
ANSWER-3 -
Green Associate, AP with Specialty, AP Fellow
Questions and Answers
A building's energy performance is addressed by this standard - ANSWER-ASHRAE
90.1-2007
A popular program for comparing the energy performance of multiple buildings -
ANSWER-ENERGY STAR
A project's hard cost budget includes - ANSWER-costs for expenditures of the actual
construction phases of the project such as sitework, concrete, masonry, roofing, interior
finishes such as carpet and painting, mechanical systems, etc.
A project's Life Cycle Costs (LCC) budget includes - ANSWER-Synonmous with green
building, "cradle to grave" costs that go beyond the initial construction costs to include
operation and maintenance of the building after occupancy, demolition costs and reuse
value at the end of the building's life;
LCC encompasses initial costs (design & construction), operating costs (energy, water,
other utilities and personnel), maintenance, repair, replacement costs, salvage value at
the end of the building's life
A project's soft costs budget includes - ANSWER-costs for services outside the realm of
what is done on the construction site; they include architectural and engineering fees,
permit fees, legal and real estate fees, interest paid for the cost of doing the project,
insurance, closing costs, etc.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, how much time do Americans
typically spend indoors? - ANSWER-90%
ASHRAE standards address which of the following? - ANSWER-Minimum requirements
for the energy efficient design of most buidings (ASHRAE 90.1-2007); minimum
ventilation rates (ASHRAE 62.1-2007); thermal comfort conditions (ASHRAE 55-2004);
MERV ventilation air filters (ASHRAE 52.2-1999)
Before submitting a CIR for technical assistance, what actions should the Project Team
take when considering a strategy for credit compliance but are unsure if the strategy
would satisfy the necessary requirements? - ANSWER-Reevaluate the credit or
prerequisite intent, search the CIR database to see if the same inquiry has been
previously addressed, contact LEED customer service as a last resort
By what system or program does USGBC allow a volume certification path to enable
owners to integrate LEED across the board as a standard feature of their design,
construction, and operations? - ANSWER-USGBC Portfolio Program
, CFC refrigerants represent what percentage of use in existing building water chiller
systems today? - ANSWER-50%
Construction and demolition debris cannot include 2 of these items - ANSWER-Rock,
Soil
Credit Forms must be signed by this member of the project team: - ANSWER-Declarant
Credit Weightings are used to evaluate the credit with respect to - ANSWER-
Environmental and human health
During the charette, the project team establishes an integrated design approach toward
this major goal: - ANSWER-To generate possible design solutions and strategies for a
successful sustainable project
Energy use intensity is an important factor in determining energy usage and refers to -
ANSWER-The amount of energy consumed per unit floor space
Exemplary performance is - ANSWER-not available for all credits
Fire suppression systems are generally associated with these refrigerants - ANSWER-
Halons
For a project to be certified, these minimum requirements must be achieved: -
ANSWER-Comply with all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of credit points,
Comply with the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
For storage and collection of recyclables, a building recycling program must include
these items: - ANSWER-Plastic, Cardboard, Metal
Heat island effect - nonroof can be reduced by - ANSWER-Planting large non-native
trees for shading, using paving materials with SRI value of at least 29, placing at least
25% of the parking under shade
How are low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles classified? - ANSWER-As Zero
Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board or have achieved a
minimum Green Score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
(ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide
How are the sustainable categories in the LEED Scorecard arranged? - ANSWER-By
environmental category
How many levels, or tiers, of LEED professional accreditation are available? -
ANSWER-3 -
Green Associate, AP with Specialty, AP Fellow
