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LEED Green Associate Sample Exam Questions

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_____The intent of the credits in the Water Efficiency (WE) category is to

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Project team members can include

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How can a project team in a hot climate reduce a building’s energy use and increase daylighting

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With regards to refrigerants what is a natural conflict between the prevention of ozone depletion and global warming

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Indoor environmental quality often concerns

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Products that meet ISO 14000 standards are

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In its solid waste management hierarchy, the EPA ranks ___ as the four preferred strategies for reducing waste

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Outdoor water use reduction does NOT include

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A building owner wants to increase energy efficiency to lower the operating costs of a new building project. What strategy would help with this goal

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Regional Emphasis should be placed on

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How can an architect make sure that the general contractor understands what products to include in a project

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The Montreal Protocol banned the production of CFC refrigerants and is phasing out ___ refrigerants

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What stakeholders help the project team understand the local contest, culture, and history of a project site

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Except for LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, at least _______% of the project’s gross floor area must be complete by the time of certification

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Which specialty credential is for professionals involved in any aspect of residential building and design

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USGBC Mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are

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Codes that do Impact LEED include
Select More than one answer

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Which of the following refers to a constructed rainwater control feature containing an engineered basin, soil, stone, and vegetation designed to reduce rainwater runoff and increase groundwater recharge

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Indoor water use reduction includes

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LEED Site assessment include

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The location valuation factor values products and materials extracted, manufactured, and purchased within ___ of the project site at 200% of their base contributing cost

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The 40/60 rule in selecting the appropriate rating system states that

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What statement is true regarding HydroFluroCarbons (HFCs)

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______ASHRAE 62.1-2010 is the standard used by LEED to create the baseline for

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A brownfield site is a site that___

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Integrative Strategies do NOT include

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Adjustable window shades give occupants control over excessive

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LEED interpretations are done

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____A property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant is called a

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Indoor plumbing fixtures need to have which of the following labels for LEED

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The installation of water submeters in a building will provide the facility manager with the ability to do each of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following site types is considered high-priority

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Energy performance management items include

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A team wants to provide quality open space on the project site. Which of the following strategies should it consider

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_____Three characteristics of environmentally preferable materials include

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LEED ID+C: Retail includes
Select More than one answer

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_____Source reduction relates to

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What LEED rating system addresses exterior site maintenance programs

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Money saving incentives for green building include

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Reuse in Materials and Resources includes

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What is the best way to create a baseline for waste diversion improvement

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Which of the following does NOT support users seeking alternative transportation options

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All of the following are efficient uses of water for flush fixtures except

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A(n) ___ is an individual on the project team who is granted actual authority by the owner to register the project and accept the certification

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When applying for innovation credits, a project team

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Environmental concerns in energy and atmosphere do NOT include

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Site design and development includes
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A LEED project is in the pre-design phase, and a previously developed site has already been selected. The team wants to project or restore habitat. Which of the following strategies should they consider

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A building product disclosure and optimization includes

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is the energy derived from renewable sources located within the project site perimeter_____

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The material and Resource sections do NOT include

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A developer wants to make a profit by building a new office that maximizes daylighting and views. What actions might the developer take to fulfill all parts of the triple bottom line

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_____The purpose of the design case in the Water Efficiency (WE) category is to

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ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard ___ sets the baseline case for minimum energy efficiency to be used in EA Prerequisite—Minimum Energy Performance and EA Credit—Optimize Energy Performance

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Standards used in the LEED rating system include

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The structure of the LEED rating system contains credit categories, prerequisites, credits and/or _________ for LEED Certification

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What is NOT a task typically assigned to a LEED Green Associate

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Examples of Innovation credits (IN)

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What credits promote better building energy performance through innovative strategies

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Good Preparation Areas

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Waste in Materials and Resources is generated by

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___The integrative process should be started

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is the controlled admission of natural light into a space, used to reduce or eliminate electric lighting____

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Energy and Atmosphere section does NOT include

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Location and Transportation section includes

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Sustainable Sites Includes

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In terms of the triple bottom line, the environmental component includes all of the following except

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A ___, generally held at the beginning of the project, is the process that brings together the project team with stakeholders and outside experts for creative thinking and collaboration and to assist in establishing goals

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Purchasing and Declarations should include

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The Integrative process includes the stages

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______To achieve exemplary performance for an innovation credit, a project team must

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Project Team Roles Include

Select More than one answer

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A Split Review (submitting part of your application at the conclusion of your project’s design phase, and the rest at the conclusion of construction) applies to

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This is the most important phase of the integrative process

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Testing agencies. LEED AP consultants, and project users are all types of

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Water efficiency includes

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A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category

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Energy efficiency credits include

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Water efficiency includes

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Which approach emphasizes connections and communication among professionals and stakeholders throughout the life of a project

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Materials and Resources credits encourage

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Limiting parking, providing bicycle storage, alternative-fuel facilities, and preferred parking for green vehicles are strategies for the ___ category

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Alternative and renewable energy practices must consider

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The goals of LT (Location and Transportation) credits are to reward projects within

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A green associate may be required to serve as a general advocate to

 

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Which of the following statements regarding LEED interpretations is NOT true

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How can an architect make sure that the general contractor understands what products to include in a project

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_____Installing underground parking can achieve synergies across multiple credits by reducing the environmental impacts of
 

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Occupant comfort, health and satisfaction can be improved with the use of

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To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life' denotes which of the following

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The checklist depicting the LEED credits for a project that should be filled out by a team is called the

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Which of the following are strategies for conserving potable water

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After a building’s water usage is successfully reduced through efficient fixtures, irrigation, and nonpotable water use, the critical final step that must be done to track usage and identify leaks is ___

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Project Surroundings and Public Outreach sections include

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What is the scope of the Protect and Restore water Resources impact category

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LEED BD+C: Healthcare includes

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When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the project team decide which rating system to use

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During the integrative process a building owner decides to replace a low VOC ten-year carpet tile with a less expensive and higher VOC twelve-year carpet tile. Which of the following would be impacted b this change

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What is the most impactful way that a project can help to reverse contribution to climate change

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What is an example of regenerative design

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A green associate typically may be requested to help

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Construction activity pollution prevention is planned during the

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Achieving a “Silver” rating on a project requires

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In the Location and Transportation (LT) category, projects fulfilling the first credit, LEED for Neighborhood Development Location____

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A total of ___ are available in the Innovation (IN) category

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A project team member is discussing adding soft surfaces to an exterior building room. What would be the result of doing this

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When project teams are designing aspects of the built environment, it is most important to consider the

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What is a stakeholder meeting

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______The iterative process, which means repeating, is associated with the

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Indoor air quality measures do include
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What site selection would promote walkability and reduce vehicle distance traveled

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Space usage in the LEED rating system does NOT include

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A floor covering that can be recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life would be what type of product

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The minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) filters range from low to high. A high MERV rating means what

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The current LEED certification process does NOT include

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_____is a critical step to report how much water is being used by systems and fixtures and identify leaks or other inefficiencies

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are true statements about prerequisites in the LEED rating systems____

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Life-cycle impacts includes

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LEED certification involves four main steps NOT including

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Credit categories can include

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A team for a school project is reviewing potential site locations and building designs. What would have the greatest impact on improving test scores for the students

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What is the point range for a project to earn LEED Gold

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