GBCI GA Pre-made Flash Cards

Question 1

How many points are available in the Materials and Resources category?

Answer 1

13 points

Question 2

How many points are available in the Indoor Environmental Quality category?

Answer 2

16 points

Question 3

How many points are available in the Location and Transportation category?

Answer 3

16 points

Question 4

How many points are available in the Sustainable Sites category?

Answer 4

10 points

Question 5

How many points are available in the Water Efficiency category?

Answer 5

11 points

Question 6

How many points are available in the Energy and Atmosphere category?

Answer 6

33 points

Question 7

Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing conditions is called:

Answer 7

Regenerative Design

Question 8

What percentage of indoor water use compared to baseline must be reduced to achieve 6 points?

Answer 8

50%

Question 9

In the US buildings account for ___% of energy use?

Answer 9

24-50%

Question 10

What are the Impact Categories?

Answer 10

1 - Climate Change
2 - Human Health
3 - Water Resources
4 - Biodiversity
5 - Material Resources
6 - Green Economy
7 - Community

Question 11

REACH Optimization would be used in which credit category?

Answer 11

Materials and Resources

Question 12

To qualify for LEED, carbon offsets must be which of the following?

Answer 12

Green-e Climate certified

Question 13

What standard sets a minimum requirement for energy-efficient design of buildings, including HVAC and lighting systems?

Answer 13

ASHRAE 90.1

Question 14

What is one of the most toxic and common sources of indoor air pollution in an existing building?

Answer 14

Mercury

Question 15

What minimum contract length is required for an owner to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) for LEED credit?

Answer 15

5 years

Question 16

What percentage of indoor water use compared to baseline must be reduced to achieve 2 points?

Answer 16

30%

Question 17

What standard establishes acceptable thermal environmental conditions for occupancy?

Answer 17

ASHRAE 55

Question 18

If a project owner wants to create a landscape with plants that require watering, which of the following is the minimum outdoor water reduction from a baseline required for a new office project?

Answer 18

30%

Question 19

What are some Structural Green Building Incentives that may be offered by the Municipalities?

Answer 19

Expedited permit review, density and height bonuses

Question 20

What are the roles of GBCI?

Answer 20

Administration of the LEED exams, 3rd party technical reviews of registered LEED projects, and Overseeing LEED credential maintenance

Question 21

What percentage of the Earth’s water is fresh water?

Answer 21

3%

Question 22

What are some Financial Green Building Incentives that may be offered by the Municipalities?

Answer 22

Tax credits, fee reductions, grants, and revolving loan funds

Question 23

How many points are available in the innovation category?

Answer 23

6 points

Question 24

Who is responsible for ensuring the use of the consensus process to evolve LEED in accordance with he mission, guiding principles, and strategic plan of USGBC?

Answer 24

LEED Steering Committee (LSC)

Question 25

In which of the following instances would a project team need to use the ITE Transportation Planning Handbook?

Answer 25

When calculating a project's parking capacity

Question 26

What is the IgCC intended to replace?

Answer 26

Traditional building codes

Question 27

Which Impact Category has the highest Impact Weight?

Answer 27

Reverse contribution to global climate change

Question 28

What is the median payback period for the commissioning of existing buildings?

Answer 28

.7 years

Question 29

The Green Seal standard is used for what materials?

Answer 29

Low VOC and green cleaning materials

Question 30

How many points are requires to achieve LEED Certification?

Answer 30

40 to 49 points

Question 31

In the US buildings account for ___% of carbon dioxide emissions?

Answer 31

38%

Question 32

In the US buildings account for ___% of potable water consumption?

Answer 32

14%

Question 33

In the US buildings account for ___% of waste output?

Answer 33

30%

Question 34

In the US buildings account for ___% of raw material use?

Answer 34

40%

Question 35

In the US buildings account for ___% of electricity consumption?

Answer 35

72%

Question 36

How is the Triple Bottom Line defined?

Answer 36

Economics Environment Social Responsibility

Question 37

Products that meet ISO 14000 standards are

Answer 37

Environmentally preferable

Question 38

How many points are required to achieve Gold certification?

Answer 38

60-79 points

Question 39

What does ASHRAE 55 specify?

Answer 39

Thermal Comfort

Question 40

How many points are available is the Regional Priority category?

Answer 40

4 points

Question 41

The built environment, including buildings and transportation systems, account for what percent of all greenhouse gas emissions?

Answer 41

About 2/3 of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions are attributed to the built environment

Question 42

What type of products would carry a Green Seal?

Answer 42

PAINTS

Question 43

In LEED which approach is taken int he Water Efficiency category to conserve water?

Answer 43

Efficiency first

Question 44

What defines the project boundary?

Answer 44

The project boundary is the platted property line of the project defining land and water within it

Question 45

What is an alternative compliance path to the IgCC?

Answer 45

ASHRAE 189.1

Question 46

What standard establishes ventilation requirements for acceptable indoor air quality?

Answer 46

ASHRAE 62

Question 47

The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material?

Answer 47

Carpets