EPG: Chapter 1 - Becoming a LEED Green Associate

Question 1

aeroponics

Answer 1

process of growing plants in suspension in an air or mist environment without the use of soil

Question 2

biogas

Answer 2

an alternative fuel generated from decomposing organic matter which is processed in an anerobic digester

Question 3

carbon monoxide (CO)

Answer 3

odorless, colorless, toxic gass produced from vehicle exhaust, incomplete combustion of fuel in boilers or furnaces, and improperly vented appliances

Question 4

greenhouse gasses

Answer 4

gasses that trap heat in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas and released through the burning of fossil fuels and manufacturing of cement.

Question 5

LEED

Answer 5

USGBC LEED green building program for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of high-performance green buildings. (stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Question 6

lean process improvement

Answer 6

principle of continuously improving any process through the elimination of waste in every step of manufacturing

Question 7

LEED AP

Answer 7

advanced level of LEED; requires advanced knowledge in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system

Question 8

LEED Green Associate

Answer 8

basic level of LEED credentials that requires a documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices

Question 9

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

Answer 9

highly reactive gas primarily produced through combustion of fossil fuels at power generation plants and other processes at manufacturing facilities

Question 10

triple bottom line

Answer 10

accounting framework that incorporates the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of an organization

Question 11

vertical farm

Answer 11

a crop grown vertically; also known as a farmscaper

Question 12

volatile organic compounts (VOCs)

Answer 12

harmful organic chemical compounds that evaporate under normal indoor temperature and pressure conditions and are released by synthetic materials such as flooring, wall-coverings, furniture and paints, adhesives and sealants,

Question 13

xeriscaping

Answer 13

landscaping designed to reduce or eliminate potable water use in irrigation through the planting of native and adapted species of vegetation and the use of other water-conserving techniques

Question 14

zero net energy

Answer 14

level of efficiency for high-performance building that produces all the energy it uses and is so energy efficient, a renewable energy system can offset all or most of its annual energy consumption

Question 15

what were the five original categories of LEED when it was first developed in 1998?

Answer 15

Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
Materials and Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)

Question 16

3 benefits to the LEED Green Associate Credential?

Answer 16

• up-to-date understanding of most current green building practices
• increased employment opportunity and job security
• enhanced communication skills related to sustainable building

Question 17

The names and photos of every LEED Green Associate individual is published in the online ________ directory, which employers can use for verification purposes.

Answer 17

USGBC

Question 18

What types of professions can the LEED Green Associate credential be used for? (17 total)

Answer 18

• Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Resources
• Architecture
• Business, Management and Finance
• Construction
• Culinary and Hospitality
• Energy
• Engineering Technology
• Environmental Policy and Studies
• Human Resources
• Insurance and Banking
• Interior Design
• Landscaping
• Manufacturing
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Real Estate
• Transportation
• Urban Planning

Question 19

Induction cooktops transfer as much as ____ percent of their heat to pots.

Answer 19

90%

compare to 70% for electric and 35-40% for gas.

Question 20

farm-to-table practice

Answer 20

where a restaurant or business source locally grown food and serve it directly to customers.

Question 21

anaerobic

Answer 21

elating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen. (oxford dictionary)
note: anaerobic digester is used in creating biogas