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LEED Green Associate Exam
What are the three tiers of LEED AP designation? correct answerLEED Green Associate LEED AP with Specialty LEED AP Fellow What are the five AP specialty designations? correct answerBD&C (Building Design and Construction) ID&C (Interior Design and Construction) O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Homes ND (Neighborhood Development) Describe the responsibilities of GBCI and USGBC with respect to LEED. correct answerGBCI-Administers the LEED credentials, oversees evaluation of project applications and determinations of LEED certifications USGBC-Responsible for development of LEED rating systems, publication of the LEED reference guides, and educational programming How many hours of continuing education must a LEED Green Associate complete biennially? correct answer15 hours (3 hours must be LEED specific) There is also a $50 fee biennially What does opt in mean in regard to LEED credentials? correct answerSigning the GBCI disciplinary policy and agreeing to participate in the credentialing maintenance program. If you don't opt in, you will not have a specialty designation (This applies to those who were already LEED AP prior to the 2009 changes) What are the LEED rating systems and how should they be applied to projects? correct answerLEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED NC)- applies to entire commercial buildings such as offices, retail store, hotels, institutional facilities (such as libraries and churches), and residential buildings with four or more habitable stories.
LEED for Core & Shell Development (LEED CS)- designed to complement the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system (It covers core building elements such as structure, building envelope, and HVAC systems) LEED for Schools (LEED S)-used for certification of K-12 educational facilities and can also be used for prekindergarten or post-secondary buildings LEED for Healthcare (LEED HC)- used for inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care facilities LEED for Retail: New Construction (LEED R-NC)- adapted to the needs of the retail environment LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI)- used for certification of tenant spaces in commercial and institutional buildings LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors (LEED R-CI)- interior retail spaces LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBO&M)- designed to encourage sustainable maintenance, cleaning, and operation of existing commercial structures. LEED for Homes (LEED H)- applies to single family homes and low-rise residential construction (fewer than 4 stories) LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND)- emphasizes the elements of site selection, design, and construction that create vibrant, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods List four things that are new to the LEED 2009 rating system. correct answer1. Revised rating systems were released for LEED NC, LEED CI, LEED CS, LEED EBO&M, and LEED S.
- Upgrades were made to LEED Online to improve and streamline the application process and help resolve technical problems.
- Responsibilities for building certification were assigned to GBCI.
calculations, organizing the efforts of project team members, and summarizing the approaches that have been taken to earn points. What is the role of the decision maker for a particular credit? (Declarant) correct answerThe person that represents the discipline that has the most control over or responsibility for the design and/or implementation of that particular credit. In the LEED EBO&M rating system, if data can not be obtained from all tenants in a multitenant building, up to % of the gross floor space may be excluded. correct answer10% How many points can a project earn for Innovation in Design? correct answer6 points total Who determines applicable Regional Priority credits for a project? correct answerRegional Council What are Minimum Program Requirements? correct answer*Comply with environmental laws. *Be a building. *Use a reasonable site boundary. *Comply with minimum FTE and floor area requirements. *Comply with minimum occupancy rates. *Comply with reasonable timetables and rating system sunset dates for registration and certification activity. *Allow USGBC access to whole-building energy and water usage data. *Meet a minimum building area to site area ratio. Briefly describe how LEED credits are weighted. correct answerPrerequisites and credits that address what USGBC has determined to be the most pressing environmental concerns or those that have the greatest potential for positively impacting the environment are worth the most points. Which LEED rating system includes a minimum occupancy requirement? Why? correct answerLEED EBO&M-the project must be fully occupied for at least one year before the certification application is submitted, and at least 75% of spaces withing the building must be physically occupied at normal capacity during that time.
The gross area of the project building may not be less than % of the LEED project site area. correct answer2% LEED NC projects must have a minimum of square feet of indoor, enclosed building area. correct answer1000 gross sf List two reasons that ID credits may be awarded. correct answer1. Up to 3 points may be earned for 'exemplary performance' by exceeding the requirements of up to three other credits.
- Additional points for ID Credit 1 (up to a total of 5 points) may also be awarded for 'comprehensive strategies which demonstrate quantifiable environmental benefits.' In which rating system may a project use a streamlined path for credits already earned under another rating system? correct answerLEED EBO&M Projects seeking certification under the LEED EBO&M rating system that have already earned certain credits under another rating system may submit documentation for those same credits using a streamlined submittal template. Which LEED rating system requires a minimum level of acoustical performance? correct answerLEED for Schools Three LEED Accredited Professionals are working on a project. How many ID credits will be awarded for their participation? correct answer An owner will occupy one-third of a new office building. Which LEED rating system should be used for certification? correct answerLEED for Core & Shell Development LEED CS can be used for buildings where the property owner will occupy 50% or less of the leasable square footage. How often must LEED EBO&M buildings submit for recertification? correct answerThey can be recertified as often as every year and MUST submit for recertification at least every 5 years to maintain their status.
How many times can a LEED credit decision be appealed? correct answerTwice (The initial appeal as well as a final appeal) What is a provider? A green rater? correct answerProvider- In LEED for Homes, "an organization that recruits, trains and coordinates LEED for Homes Green Raters to serves as third-party verifiers of LEED homes. Providers are the official certifiers of LEED for Homes on behalf of USGBC." Green Rater- In LEED for Homes, "an individual that performs field inspections and performance testing of LEED for Homes measures for the LEED for Homes Provider. What are synergies and trade-offs? GIve specific examples of each. correct answerCredit Synergies: groups of credits that work together in such a way that achieving one of them makes earning the others easier as well. For example, meeting the requirements of IEQ Credit 8.1: Daylight and Views through the use of daylighting will have the additional effect of reducing energy use for daytime lighting, which will help toward the requirements of EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance. Trade-Offs: Earning one credit may make it more difficult to earn another. For example, achieving the requirements of IEQ Credit 2: Increased Ventilation, for example, could make it harder, not easier, to met the requirements of EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance List three types of cost analysis methods and briefly describe each. correct answerSimple Payback Analysis: The total initial cost of the improvement is divided by the first year energy cost savings (giving the estimate of the number of yearss needed for the improvement to pay for itself) Standardized Payback Equations: The US Dept of Energy's International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol proies standard measurement and verification terminology and defines 4 M&V options for measuring and verifying the energy and water savings that result from energy-conservation measures. Life-Cycle Cost Analysis: looks at the total cost of a system, device, building, or other capital equipment or facility over its expected life. This makes possible a comprehensive assessment of the expected costs associated with the design alternative.
A LEED-certified building typically costs % more than a non-certified similar building designed in a conventional way. correct answer2% What are the key objectives of green building? correct answer*Minimizing Life-Cycle Costs *Reducing Resource Consumption *Reducing Resource Waste *Increasing Equipment and System Efficiency *Emphasizing Source and Waste Reduction Creating Healthy Environments What are some advantages of a design-build approach over design-bid-build? correct answerShortened delivery schedule *Availability of cost information at earlier phases of design (allowing adjustments to be made as necessary) *More cooperation between the architect and contractor *Greater accountability *Single source provision of all the resources necessary for completion of the project (However, the design-build approach could lead to a loss of owner control and a lower quality product) What is characteristic of the design team when the whole-building design approach is being used? correct answerIt is essential that the design team be fully integrated from the projects's inception. Describe integrated project delivery and how it differs from design-bid-build and design-build project delivery methods. correct answerDesign-Bid-Build: The owner contracts directly with the designer and contractor (separately). The design team creates CDs which are put out for bid. The owner selects the contractor to complete the job. The owner handles all communication between parties. Design-Build: The owner contracts directly with a single entity that both designs and builds the space. Integrated Project Delivery: The owner contracts with a designer and contractor, but the designer handles all subcontractors as does the contractor. In the IPD approach, despite the set up of the contracts, all parties communicate as a team and work together as a whole.
Property boundary generally refers to a parcel of contiguous land owned by the owner and is defined in the property deed. The LEED project boundary may be smaller than the property boundary, or, in the case of "master plan" projects, the project boundary may exceed the owner's property boundary. In a multi-prime delivery model, coordination of the work is the responsibility of the. correct answerOwner True or False? The Americans with Disabilities Act is a building code. correct answerFalse What are the two methods of complying with ASHRAE Standard 90.1? correct answerPrescriptive Method: the designer strictly follows the guidelines laid out in the standard, such as providing a recommended constant level of ventilation air to a space. Performance Method: the overall building performance meets the intent of the standard. (Complying with the intent of the standard using the performance method and adapting the requirements for the specific needs of a particular project often results in a building that consumes less energy and still maintains healthy and comfortable indoor conditions.) Who may NOT be a building commissioner on a LEED NC project of more than 50,000 square feet? correct answerAnyone on the project's design or construction management team When should the commissioning process begin? correct answerPre-design phase What five things must the commissioning team do to earn credit for enhanced commissioning? correct answer*Review the design before mid-construction documents are produced *Review contractor submittals for commissioned systems *Verify that training requirements are met *Review building operation within 10 months of substantial completion Which LEED rating system requires a durability management plan? correct answerLEED for Homes
A project can receive LEED points for being located within mile(s) of commuter rail, light rail, or subway stations, or within mile(s) of bus stops served by two or more routes. correct answer1/2 Mile 1/4 Mile For optimal daylighting opportunities, the long axis of a building should be oriented. correct answereast-west What factors are important when considering the placement of a building on a site? correct answerSolar accessibility, Orientation of the building, and Building shape What is the heat island effect, and what are some strategies for reducing it? correct answerHeat Island Effect: urban air and surface temperatures that are higher than nearby rural areas. Principal contributing factors include greater numbers of dark, non-reflective surfaces. Heat Island Effect reduction strategies: *Reduce the roof area by minimizing the building footprint *Plant trees for shade *Reduce or avoid the use of AC *Use less pavement (when needed, use paving that is at least 50% pervious) *Use paving and roofing materials with a high SRI value *Use a green roof or vegetated roof. Does a white sidewalk have a higher or lower albedo than an asphalt parking lot? correct answerHigher (Albedo: ability to reflect visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light) What is the main goal of sustainable stormwater management? correct answerThe primary goal of sustainable stormwater management is to allow no more runoff than was produced by the undeveloped site.
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using steel in building construction? correct answerAdvantages: impervious to termites, added resistance to fire and earthquake, and they can span greater distances Disadvantages: conducts heat 300x faster than wood (they can create thermal bridges to the outside of the building) and by adding the additional insulation, it might reduce the cost-effectiveness. What is a Trombe wall? correct answerA trombe wall is a special type of masonry wall used for thermal storage in passive solar building. It consists of a masonry wall coated with a dark, heat-absorbing material and faces with a single or double layer of glass. HEat from sunlight passing through the glass is absorbed by the dark surface, stored in the wall, and conducted slowly inward through the masonry. How do roof designs and materials typically differ for commercial and residential buildings? correct answerCommercial buildings typically have low-slope or flat roofs, while the roofs on most homes are pitched at a slope greater than 3:12. Commercial projects often use rubber or built-up roofing materials, while residential projects are more likely to use asphalt shingles or metal. A vapor barrier should be placed on the side of a wall. correct answerwarmer side Describe three ways to purchase green power. correct answer*Renewable energy products can be purchased either as a fixed energy quantity block or as a percentage of monthly use. (The project must be located in a region that offers this option) *Renewable energy certificates (RECs) can often be purchased even if the local utility does not offer renewable energy products. RECs aren't offered in all areas. *On-site renewable generation requires the purchase and installation of some sort of equipment that generates electricity. (Solar cells, wind turbines, steam turbine powered by burning biomass, fuel cells, or equipment that converts methane gas to electricity) *Off-site renewable energy is produced by equipment owned and operated by the utility company or its subsidiaries at a location other than the project site. What is distributed generation, and what are its advantages? correct answerDistributed generation involves placing small, modular electricity generators close to where the power is used, which helps utilities defer or eliminate costly investments in transmission and distribution system upgrades while providing customers with better quality, more reliable energy supplies and a cleaner environment.
Name five cooling strategies. Under what conditions is each strategy most appropriate? correct answer*Design the building to take advantage of natural ventilation (Humid climates) *Consider radiative cooling in appropriate climates (Effective in climates and during seasons of the year when the temp differences between day and night are significant) *Consider ground-coupled cooling *Consider evaporative cooling strategies (Dry climates- such as the southwest) *Use dehumidification in humid climates (Climates with high humidity levels) What are the three components of the daylight that hits a work surface, and how can the balance of these components be enhanced? correct answerThe exterior reflected component The direct sun/sky component The internal reflected component Balance: a room with a higher ration of ceiling height to depth will have deeper penetration of daylight, whether that daylight enters through sidelighting (windows) or toplighting (skylights and clerestories). Raising the window head height will also result in deeper penetration and more illumination. A more even distribution can be achieved with horizontal strip windows. Skylights and clerestory windows are examples of strategies. correct answerToplighting What are the characteristics of sustainable building materials? correct answerNontoxic Recyclable or made from recycled material Renewable Obtained from local sources Certified, labeled, or otherwise recognized as compliant with sustainability standards. What is the difference between post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content? Give examples of each. correct answerPost-Consumer: Content that has already been used by a consumer (Example: water bottles that have been used) Pre-Consumer: Content diverted from the manufacturing process (Scraps from the manufacturing process of the water bottles)
performance of a particular project. These standards and resources provide the foundation for the technical analysis of planned or implemented green building strategies. The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement to phase out substances connected to
. correct answerozone depletion (including CFCs) What two procedures can be used to demonstrate compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality? correct answerVentilation Rate Procedure and Indoor Air Quality Procedure Which credit category references definitions from the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations for wetlands and prime farmlands? correct answerSustainable Sites Which credit category references the Energy Policy Act of 1992? correct answerWater Efficiency Which organization certifies responsible forest management and operations? correct answerFSC- Forest Stewardship Council Projects in can substitute compliance with local energy codes for compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1. correct answerCalifornia What does the fan pressurization method test? Which prerequisite references this test? correct answerThe airtightness of the building envelope. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control prerequisite What is the Energy Star Portfolio Manager used for? correct answerIt allows facility managers to track and monitor energy and water consumption at all buildings in the company's portfolio. It can be used to evaluate building performance, set goals for improvement, or verify information for Energy Star building recognition. Which LEED rating system references standards for cleaning products? correct answerEBO&M
A building receives a score of 1 on an assessment based on APPA's Custodial Staffing Guidelines. Does this score represent a good or bad result? correct answerGood This rating system is used to determine a facility's level of cleanliness and effectiveness of the custodial staff. Rating of 1-5 (1 being the best)
