Eco Consultant Quiz

1. What is blackwater?
a. Water found in the deepest parts of the Atlantic Ocean
b. Water that is found in the Amazon River
c. Water that is generated from kitchen sinks and toilets
d. Water that is found in the bottom of a water well

2. What does the term carbon neutral mean?
a. Refers to the need to take carbon out of all products
b. Refers to the goal of achieving a total carbon release of zero
c. Refers to the amount of carbon on shore versus in a certain lake
d. Refers to the goal of increasing total carbon output in the future

3. What is a catchment area?
a. The place in a lake where fish group together
b. The part of a solar panel that absorbs the suns rays
c. The surface area of a roof that is capable of catching rainwater
d. None of the above

4. Which of the following isn’t a critical area of the Green Building Rating System?
a. Water Savings
b. Material Selection
c. Energy Efficiency
d. Habitats For Endangered Species

5. What of the following isn’t an LEED Certification Level for new construction?
a. Bronze
b. Certified
c. Silver
d. Platinum

6. How many points are required to obtain a platinum LEED Certification Level?
a. 45
b. 52
c. 64
d. 93

7. A Green Certification for a home is issued by which agency?
a. NACO Green Government
b. US Green Building Council
c. National Association Of Home Builders
d. Local Permit Offices

8. What does Net Metering mean?
a. Metering is done on the net and can be viewed online
b. Allows owner of house to sell excess electricity back to the electric company
c. The amount of electricity that is used during a specific period of time
d. Using solar panels or wind to provide electricity to your home

9. What does the term VOC stand for as it relates to indoor air polution?
a. Victims Of Carbon
b. Voice Of The Consumer
c. Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado
d. Volatile Organic Compound

10. Which of the following isn’t a type of Recycled Lumber Content?
a. Composite Lumber
b. Recycled Plastic Lumber
c. Hardwood Lumber
d. All Of The Above


Answer Key: 1) C 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) A 6) B 7) C 8) B 9) D 10) C