CARS stands for

They are placed into a roof and admitting light to a focused area of the interior. These somewhat resemble recessed light fixtures in the ceiling

Project teams are required to reduce water usage inside of the building by at least

ACEEE stands for

Are considered to be the most sustainable because there is no "waste" or final end product

It refers to the excessive groupings of lights

Are basins whose outlets have been designed to detain rainwater runoff for some minimum time

This LEED rating system is applicable for existing buildings undergoing improvement

It is the process of spreading material like sawdust, straw, hay, grass, wood chips or gravel over the topsoil to stabilize it.

It is the term used when all recyclable materials (paper, metal, plastics, cardboard, glass etc ) are collected in a single storage place.

The spent or used water from a home, community, farm, or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter (EPA)

This is similar to sediment traps but it is bigger in size

A hydrocarbon deposit, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, derived from the accumulated remains of ancient plants and animals and used as fuel.

Every LEED-certified commercial and institutional building must comply with certain aspects of the ___ standard, or local codes if the local code is more stringent

The standard specifies the design of mechanical or natural ventilation systems that will prevent uptake of contaminants, minimize growth and dissemination of microorganisms, and, if necessary, filter particulates.

in LEED, ETS means

Recycling 1 ton of paper prevents the processing of ___ trees

Products that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.

Action to reduce the load on something, especially the interruption of an electricity supply to avoid excessive load on the generating plant.

An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion

It is an underground water bearing permeable rock from where underground water can be extracted usefully.

Determines the cost of a product or system over its life time including payback periods, operational and maintenance costs, replacement, cost savings, etc.

It applies to buildings that have been commissioned before, because one commissioning is not enough.

Can monitor the amount of natural daylight in a space and adjust the amount of artificial light as needed.

A system that is running ____ too much or is not performing to its design may lead to the equipment failing before its expected lifetime or the system consuming more energy than is needed.

Gives preference to the purchase of environmentally preferable products and the companies that supply them

It is the use of a heat engine or power station to simultaneously generate electricity and useful heat

Low flow faucet uses

It continues on and on independently.

Clean and treated water is what flows through 99% of our toilets

Shining over a neighbor's fence is an example of

A site that was previously built on, has been graded, or contained a parking lot, roadway, or other structure

A resource that allows end-use electric customers to reduce their electricity usage in a given time period, or shift that usage to another time period, in response to a price signal, a financial incentive, an environmental condition or a reliability signal

It happens because people move to the suburbs, forcing cities to provide utilities and roads for the new communities.

White paint have a solar reflectance of

LEED does not consider Nuclear Energy as renewable energy

Materials found in the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) ___ are counted in the materials' credits for LEED.

Is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can't see, smell, or taste.

A part-time worker that works 4 hours per day has an FTE of

Some of it just turn lights off and on, others can also dim lights, yielding even greater savings.

An 8-hour occupant has an FTE of

LEED AP on staff is not required for building certification.

A statement that the item meets the environmental requirements of ISO 14021-1999, ISO 14025-2006 and EN 15804, or ISO 21930-2007

Materials from construction sites or existing buildings that are reused in the same or different capacity

Defined as the population of any organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct.

Geothermal heat pumps draw energy from shallow ground, that is, the upper ___ of Earth's surface.

Viewing the world as an interrelated set of systems that can influence one another

Are tractable environmental commodities in the United States which represent proof that 1 megawatt-hour (MWh} of electricity was generated from an eligible renewable energy resource

Water leaving plants and soil and returning back to the atmosphere

Defined as a previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution

It is said to have access to rapid transit if the site have access to existing, planned or funded bus stop, rideshare, streetcar within ___ mile of pedestrian access

LEED Certified are projects which gained

An attempt to reduce peak period transportation use, such as allowing flex time in which employees may come to work before or after rush hour

CSR stands for

Is a gas composed of three oxygen atoms

Operations & Maintenance is the only rating system that considers actual behavior.

Similar to a bioswale, a depression with vegetation that filters and slows down rainwater to reduce peak discharge rates

LEED defines an impervious surface as having a perviousness of less than __ _

A system or process for controlling the temperature, humidity, and sometimes the purity of the air in an interior space (office, warehouse, residence).

Is the practice of designing, manufacturing, purchasing, or using materials (such as products and packaging) in ways that reduce the amount or toxicity of trash created.

Excel spreadsheet that helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.

The application of solar cells for energy by converting sunlight directly into electricity

A municipality can act as local zoning authority.

Individuals cannot be members of USGBC. Only companies can be members.

An assessment of the greenhouse gases (which includes more than just CO2) emitted by a particular organization, project, or activity.

Are non-renewable resources because they take millions of years to form, and reserves are being depleted much faster than new ones are being made.

SMACNA stands for

a building that is energy and resource efficient

Areas where the upper-soil is no longer exposed, including paved areas, walkways, fountains, etc.

It is an interactive on line tool to record and track the energy and water consumption of a building or group of buildings.

Salvaged material sourced within 100 miles can also contribute to regional materials irrespective of the source of the original material

Most lights don't just light the room - they also give off some heat.

Green buildings can reduce up to _____ % of energy use

Graywater does not include the following except

Any of various halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine, once used widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants.

The introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the physical systems or living organisms

Which of the following is not related to Hydrology?

Off-site renewable energy comes from the following sources except

It is measured in w/sq m or w/sq.ft It is the measure of power input per unit floor area for lighting

Is someone who is motivated and able to lead the team in the direction of sustainability.

Is a public agency in southern California with the mission to maintain healthful air quality. It has several rules. Some apply to the use of adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, and sealant primers or any other primers in buildings while others deal with coatings or conducting employee surveys

This type of feedback actually increases the speed or encourages the system

What is the green building rating system in Australia?

IEQ stands for

According to the EPA, it has the greatest impact on reducing waste

Which of the following is not an air contaminants

Purchase price of a hard asset such as masonry, wood, steel, carpet, tile, mechanical systems, roofing.

It is a stabilization strategy on which the trees, shrubs and grasses are planted to stabilize the soil.

Is a measurement of a product's environmental impact throughout its life cycle, beginning with extraction through manufacturing, shipping, use, and then reuse or end of life.

Is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

The software used to manage the entire LEED project certification process and manage credits

Measuring the amount of resources used over a period of time, such as water or electricity.

A mixture of sizes and cost of houses in an area that allows for a mixture of socioeconomic types of people in an area - i.e. young families and older couples in a neighborhood

Which of the following materials have a low SRI value?

The following energy sources are considered renewable except

A reflective roof will lower energy costs in all climates, but some building owners have seen energy use reductions of ____ during times of peak energy use.

The following are all under Topography except

The higher the MERV rating the more particles are removed.

Examples of this includes construction and demolition debris, yard waste, and materials from curbside recycling programs (aluminum cans, newspapers, plastic bottles, milk jugs).

Is a non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost­efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

Which of the following is not an example of smart growth techniques?

Regular building occupants for commercial buildings, includes a person who works 1 O or more hours per ___ in the building.

Development that occurs within established urban areas where the site or area either is a vacant place between other developments or has previously been used for another urban purpose

It can help Facility Managers/ Building owners identify under-performing buildings and maKe investment decisions.

Carbon Dioxide {CO2} has______ ODP and_______ GWP

It is a stabilization strategy on which fast growing grass are planted to temporarily stabilize the soil.

Toilets account for ___ of daily water use in the U.S.

Capable of being decomposed by natural agents, especially bacteria

Are vehicles which have achieved a minimum green score of 45 on the American Council for an energy efficient economy annual vehicle rating guide.

Green buildings can reduce up to _____ % of water use

LEED Gold Certified garnered a score of

CFC's are replaced by

II uses fabric filter media in construction post to remove sediments from storm water run-off.

Stops waste at its source because it delays or avoids that item's entry into the waste collection and disposal system.

Is material from industry scraps that was diverted from the waste stream and used for other purposes.

An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a water well.

An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth.

Is the process of verifying that the building's energy related systems are installed, calibrated, and performing according to the project and owner's requirements.

Is the unit of flow rate measurement for flush fixtures such as WCs and Urinals.

The comparison between a standard gage and the estimated in a building's design scenario.

Properties or patterns that a complex system has, but which the individual members do not have.

Temperature of tile surrounding air or other medium (EPA)

A LEED rating is achieve<! through earning points in each of the six LEED categories.

Existing buildings can evaluate their energy performance by using ___ _