GA Exam

Question 0

Water Management =

Answer 0

Water Efficiency (WE)

Question 1

Project Site Factors =

Answer 1

Sustainable Sites (SS)

Question 2

Project Systems and Energy Impacts =

Answer 2

Energy and Atmosphere (EA)

Question 3

Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials =

Answer 3

Materials and Resources (MR)

Question 4

Improvements to the Indoor Environment =

Answer 4

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

Question 5

Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation =

Answer 5

Innovation in Design (ID)
Regional Priority (RP)

Question 6

Project Surroundings and Public Outreach =

Answer 6

Innovation in Design (ID)
Regional Priority (RP)

Question 7

Green Buildings can reduce:

Answer 7

Energy 24-50%
CO2 Emissions 33-39%
Water Use 40%
Solid Waste 70%

Question 8

Predesign?

Answer 8

entails gathering information, recognizing stakeholder needs, establishing project goals, and selecting the site.

Question 9

Schematic Design (SD)

Answer 9

explores several design options and alternatives, with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout and scope of work

Question 10

Design Development (DD)

Answer 10

begins the process of spatial refinement and usually involves the first design of a project’s energy systems.

Question 11

Construction Documents (CD)

Answer 11

carry the design into the detail level for all spaces, systems, and materials so that construction can take place.

Question 12

Bidding

Answer 12

is when costs are established and contracts for construction services are signed.

Question 13

Construction or Construction Administration (CA)

Answer 13

involves the actual construction of the project. Commissioning takes place near the end of construction, once the systems have been installed and are operable.

Question 14

Substantial Completion

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is a contractual benchmark that usually corresponds to the point at which a client could occupy a nearly completed space.

Question 15

Certificate of Occupancy

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is the official recognition by a local building department that a building conforms to applicable building and safety codes.

Question 16

Occupancy

Answer 16

occurs after the certificate of occupancy has been received and is continued throughout the life of the building. During occupancy, periodic maintenance must occur. Additionally, recommissioning along with occupant surveying (via a post-occupancy evaluation) should take place at regular intervals.

Question 17

Project Owner

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defines the intended function of the building and selects the primary members of the project team.

Question 18

Architect

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holds the primary responsibility for the design of the building as a whole and is responsible for coordinating all of the design team.

Question 19

Engineers

Answer 19

are responsible for the design of building systems and other technical elements, such as mechanical systems, electrical systems, and plumbing.

Question 20

Commissioning Authority

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leads and oversees the commissioning process.

Question 21

General Contractor

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is responsible for construction of the building and the work of the subcontractors.

Question 22

Facilities Staff

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maintain the building once it is complete and are often engaged during the design and construction process to ensure that their operational needs are met.

Question 23

Building Users

Answer 23

are occupants and users of the completed building. Meeting their needs should be a primary focus of the design, construction, and operations efforts.