LEED v4 GA Exam Flashcards

____________________________________________Concepts you should know to pass the LEED v4

Green Associate Exam

Montreal Protocol

International treaty that agreed to: 1) Phase out CFCs by 2010 2) Phase out HCFCs by 2030

Heat Island Effect

Absorption of heat by hardscapes such as dark, non-reflective

pavement and buildings, and its radiation to surrounding areas

LEED Certification Points Levels

•Certified: 40-49 points •Silver: 50-59 points •Gold: 60-79 points •Platinum: 80+ points

Emissivity

Ability of a surface to shed thermal radiation (between 0 and 1)

What is SMACNA?

Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

(SMACNA) has standards for maintaining indoor air quality during

construction and demolition.

Albedo

Also known as reflectance. Ability of a surface to reflect sunlight (0 to 1)

Which ASHRAE standard regulates thermal

comfort?

ASHRAE 55-2010, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy

Blackwater

Wastewater from toilets and urinals

Required Recyclables for MR Prerequisite

Paper, glass, cardboard, plastics and metals. Also e-waste is now required in LEED v4. Safe collection, storage and

disposal of at least two: batteries, mercurycontaining lamps, or e-waste

What are examples of natural refrigerants?

Ammonia, Water, Carbon Dioxide, Propane, Butane, Isopentane, etc.

What is the formula for enhanced refrigerant

management?

LCGWP + LCODP x 105 < 100 LC = life cycle

What is GBCI responsible for?

GBCI administers credentialing exams and building certification

What are the LEED credit categories?

1) Integrative Process 2) Location and Transportation 3) Sustainable Sites 4) Water Efficiency 5) Energy and Atmosphere 6) Materials and Resources 7) Indoor Environmental Quality 8) Innovation 9) Regional Priority

LEED for Homes must be verified by whom?

A Green Rater (Note: This is the only rating system that must have

projects verified.)

What is a baseline for green building?

The baseline is defined by the amount of energy or water the

building would consume if it used conventional materials and design.