USGBC LEED-Green-Associate - LEED Green Associate GAFRE Exam (LEED GA)

This is the correct order of the LEED certification process for most projects1. The first step is to register the project on LEED Online and pay the registration fee2. The second step is to prepare the application by collecting and uploading the required information and documents according to the chosen rating system and credits2. The third step is to submit the application and pay the certification fee2. The fourth step is to undergo the application review by a LEED accredited third party, which may request clarifications or corrections2. The final step is to receive the certification decision and the LEED plaque and certificate2.

Life-cycle cost analysts of a new construction includes consideration of

cost of purchasing window glazing

cost of adding accessible parking

cost of challenging a real estate tax assessment

cost of subsidizing the use of public transportation

Answer: A

Life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is a method for assessing the total cost of owning a facility or running a project. It considers all the costs associated with obtaining, owning, and disposing of an investment1. The cost of purchasing window glazing is one of the initial costs that affects the energy performance and thermal comfort of a building2. Therefore, it is included in the LCCA of a new construction.

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Graywater refers to wastewater that is not heavily soiled, typically from bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. It does not include water from toilets (which is considered blackwater) or kitchen sinks (which can contain food waste). Graywater can be treated and reused for purposes like landscape irrigation, which can save water and earn LEED points. References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

The Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992 set standards for indoor water fixtures like toilets and faucets, which are used as a baseline for determining water savings in LEED projects. The 2005 amendment to the EPACT further updated these standards. References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

Greenwashing is a term that describes misinformation presented to consumers to portray a product or policy as being more environmentally friendly than it is. Greenwashing can be done by using vague or misleading claims, false labels or certifications, irrelevant or exaggerated benefits, or hidden trade-offs. Greenwashing can deceive consumers into buying products or supporting policies that are not trulygreen, and undermine the credibility and effectiveness of genuine green initiatives1 . References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, EPA’s Greenwashing

LEED credits are weighted based on their potential environmental impacts and human benefits. Those that most directly address these areas are given greater weight in the scoring system. This approach is intended to prioritize actions that have the greatest positive impact on critical environmental issues such as climate change, water resources, biodiversity, air pollution, and human health. References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

According to LEED, one of the factors that should be considered when locating a site for a project is the infrastructure context. The infrastructure context refers to the existing physical systems that support a site, such as roads, utilities, transit networks, water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and waste disposal. Choosing a site that has access to adequate infrastructure can reduce the environmental impacts of developing new infrastructure, such as land disturbance, resource consumption, energy use, emissions, and pollution. The LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook states that one of the intents of the Location and Transportation category is to “reduce environmental harm from transportation infrastructure” [1, p. 12]. References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, [Location and Transportation | U.S. Green Building Council]

LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) is a rating system that applies to projects that are a complete interior fit-out or renovation1. Data centers are one of the project types that can use this rating system, as they have specific requirements for energy efficiency, cooling, and reliability2.

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