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The questions for LEED Green Associate were last updated at Apr 25,2025.
- Exam Code: LEED Green Associate
- Exam Name: LEED Green Associate Exam
- Certification Provider: USGBC
- Latest update: Apr 25,2025
When a developer builds a new shopping center in a rural area, one externality might be
- A . an increase in profits for the developer
- B . an increase in traffic on adjacent roads
- C . an increase in installation of rooftop solar
- D . an increase in the fees for customer parking
LEED considers products to be environmentally preferable materials when they are
- A . cost effective
- B . transported by air rather than rail
- C . materials with more life-cycle impact
- D . locally extracted, manufactured and purchased
What is the process that is performed on existing buildings to identify and recognize system improvements that make the building more suitable for current use?
- A . Energy modeling
- B . Retrocommissioning
- C . Life-cycle assessment
- D . Fundamental Commissioning (Cx)
Which of the following practices ensures that building systems are designed efficiently, installed appropriately and operate as intended?
- A . Positive feedback loop
- B . Negative feedback loop
- C . Building commissioning
- D . Building retrocommissioning
Which of the following is a strategy that can help projects meet on site sustainability goals during construction?
- A . Update the LEED checklist
- B . Perform a value engineering exercise
- C . Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates
- D . Implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan
What is the unit of measure for water closets?
- A . Gallons (Liters) per flush
- B . Gallons (Liters) per person
- C . Average usage per hour
- D . Usage per full time employee
Which strategy will help build consensus for a project’s sustainability goals?
- A . Hosting a charrette
- B . Survey building occupants
- C . Circulating a project scorecard
- D . Including LEED language in project specifications
Utilizing recycled materials achieves the green building objective of
- A . minimizing the need for landfills
- B . promoting the use of virgin materials and resources
- C . encouraging environmentally responsible forest management
- D . increasing demand for products extracted and manufactured within the region
The LEED reviewer advised a project team that an inappropriate rating system was chosen for a newly constructed school in operation for one year and undergoing minor improvements.
What should the project team have done differently to avoid this error?
- A . Allow the LEED Project Administrator sole responsibility to review the appropriate rating system for the project
- B . Select LEED for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, as this project is classified as a school
- C . Select LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Rating System, as the Operational and Maintenance phase has begun
- D . Review the appropriate rating system and determine the best adaptation to use with consultation from U.S. Green Building Council
According to a study completed by the Heschong Mahone Group, which of the following Indoor Environmental Quality strategies can improve student test scores in schools by 7%-18%?
- A . Installing ergonomic furniture
- B . Putting plants in the classroom
- C . Providing increased dayliqhting
- D . Using thermal comfort controls