LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM
1. [EQ] Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Credit: Intent: to
promote the well-being of construction workers and building occupants by minimizing
indoor air quality problems associated with construction and renovation
Credit Requirements:
- Develop an indoor air quality (IAQ) plan for construction and preoccupancy phases of
the building
- Meet or exceed Control Measures from SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied
Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007
- Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage
- Install MERV 8 or class F5 at return air grille and return or transfer duct inlet opening
for any equipment that will be operated during construction. Install final design
filtration media immediately prior to occupancy
- Prohibit use of tobacco inside the building and within 25 of the building entrance
during construction
,Ref: SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning National Contractors Associations)
IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007 -
ASHRAE 52.2-2007
- CEN Standard EN 779-2002
2. [EQ] Minimum Indoor Air Quality Prereq and Enhanced Indoor Air Quality
Credit: Intent: to contribute to the comfort and well-being of building occupants by
establishing minimum standards for indoor air quality (IAQ)
Prereq Requirements:
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
Option 1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010
Use ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 to establish minimum outdoor air intake flow using
the Ventilation Rate Procedure and follow Sections 4-7 (or local code if more stringent)
Option 2. CEN Standards EN 15251-2007 and EN 13779-2007 *Non-US
projects only
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
- Provide direct outdoor air intake monitoring with an alarm if airflow varies by more
than 15% from setpoint
Constant-Volume Systems
- Balance outdoor airflow to at least the design minimum of ASHRAE Standard
62.1-2010 and install a current transducer
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
,- Determine minimum air opening space configuration requirements using natural
ventilation procedure using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 (or local code if more
stringent)
- Follow ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 Section 4 (or local code if more stringent)
- Confirm natural ventilation will be effective using CIBSE AM10
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
- Measure the exhaust airflow and have an alarm if it varies by more than 15% from
setpoint
- Automatic indication devices for windows and other operable devices used to meet
minimum requirements with an alarm if any opening is closed during occupied hours -
CO2 monitoring in each thermal zone from 3-6 ft above the floor. CO2 monitors to
have visual or audio indicator (or alert to the building automation system) if CO2 levels
vary by 10% from setpoint (calculated using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010)
** Residential Requirements (Additional)
- No unvented combustion appliances (e.g. decorative logs)
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) monit
3. USGBC Mission: To transform the way buildings and communities are designed,
built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and
prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
4. What does LEED stand for?: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
5. ASHRAE 90.1-2010: Used for [EA] baseline building energy performance
6. Green-E Energy Product Certification: Used for [EA] green energy and carbon
offset certification
, 7. CA Dept. Public Health Standard Method v1.1 - 2010: Used for [IEQ] to determine
low-emitting products
8. Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit; measures an organization's social,
environmental, and financial performance
9. Why build green? (People: Health & Wellbeing): - Quality of Life - Access to
Nature
- Community
10. Why build green? (Planet: Resource Management & Climate Change): - Fossil
Fuels (Petroleum, Gas, Coal)
- Water Scarcity
- Building Materials Management
- Soil Erosion
11. Why build green? (Profit: Financial Benefits): - Improved Marketability
- Increased Occupancy & Rental Rates
- Reduced Operating Costs (Energy & Water Savings)
12. 7 LEED Impact Categories / System Goals: - Climate Change
- Human Health
- Water Resources
- Biodiversity
- Green Economy
- Community
- Natural Resources
13. What does GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute) do?: Administers
LEED Accredited Professionals & LEED Building Certification
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM
1. [EQ] Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Credit: Intent: to
promote the well-being of construction workers and building occupants by minimizing
indoor air quality problems associated with construction and renovation
Credit Requirements:
- Develop an indoor air quality (IAQ) plan for construction and preoccupancy phases of
the building
- Meet or exceed Control Measures from SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied
Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007
- Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage
- Install MERV 8 or class F5 at return air grille and return or transfer duct inlet opening
for any equipment that will be operated during construction. Install final design
filtration media immediately prior to occupancy
- Prohibit use of tobacco inside the building and within 25 of the building entrance
during construction
,Ref: SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning National Contractors Associations)
IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007 -
ASHRAE 52.2-2007
- CEN Standard EN 779-2002
2. [EQ] Minimum Indoor Air Quality Prereq and Enhanced Indoor Air Quality
Credit: Intent: to contribute to the comfort and well-being of building occupants by
establishing minimum standards for indoor air quality (IAQ)
Prereq Requirements:
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
Option 1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010
Use ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 to establish minimum outdoor air intake flow using
the Ventilation Rate Procedure and follow Sections 4-7 (or local code if more stringent)
Option 2. CEN Standards EN 15251-2007 and EN 13779-2007 *Non-US
projects only
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
- Provide direct outdoor air intake monitoring with an alarm if airflow varies by more
than 15% from setpoint
Constant-Volume Systems
- Balance outdoor airflow to at least the design minimum of ASHRAE Standard
62.1-2010 and install a current transducer
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
,- Determine minimum air opening space configuration requirements using natural
ventilation procedure using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 (or local code if more
stringent)
- Follow ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 Section 4 (or local code if more stringent)
- Confirm natural ventilation will be effective using CIBSE AM10
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
- Measure the exhaust airflow and have an alarm if it varies by more than 15% from
setpoint
- Automatic indication devices for windows and other operable devices used to meet
minimum requirements with an alarm if any opening is closed during occupied hours -
CO2 monitoring in each thermal zone from 3-6 ft above the floor. CO2 monitors to
have visual or audio indicator (or alert to the building automation system) if CO2 levels
vary by 10% from setpoint (calculated using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010)
** Residential Requirements (Additional)
- No unvented combustion appliances (e.g. decorative logs)
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) monit
3. USGBC Mission: To transform the way buildings and communities are designed,
built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and
prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
4. What does LEED stand for?: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
5. ASHRAE 90.1-2010: Used for [EA] baseline building energy performance
6. Green-E Energy Product Certification: Used for [EA] green energy and carbon
offset certification
, 7. CA Dept. Public Health Standard Method v1.1 - 2010: Used for [IEQ] to determine
low-emitting products
8. Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit; measures an organization's social,
environmental, and financial performance
9. Why build green? (People: Health & Wellbeing): - Quality of Life - Access to
Nature
- Community
10. Why build green? (Planet: Resource Management & Climate Change): - Fossil
Fuels (Petroleum, Gas, Coal)
- Water Scarcity
- Building Materials Management
- Soil Erosion
11. Why build green? (Profit: Financial Benefits): - Improved Marketability
- Increased Occupancy & Rental Rates
- Reduced Operating Costs (Energy & Water Savings)
12. 7 LEED Impact Categories / System Goals: - Climate Change
- Human Health
- Water Resources
- Biodiversity
- Green Economy
- Community
- Natural Resources
13. What does GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute) do?: Administers
LEED Accredited Professionals & LEED Building Certification
