USGBC LEED-GA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-GA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 261:

  The range of points required to maintain Gold level of LEED certification is

  A. 40-49
  B. 50-59
  C. 50-69
  D. 60-79
  D. 60-79

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  LEED certification is awarded based on the number of points a project earns across several categories of green building performance. The range of points required to maintain Gold level of LEED certification is 60-79, out of a possible 110 points..The other levels of LEED certification are: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59points), and Platinum (80 or more points)13..

  References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide3

• Question 262:

  What rating system should a project use if 55% of the project's gross floor area is appropriate to certify under LEED BD+C and 45% is appropriate under LEED O+M?

  A. LEED Building Design and Construction
  B. LEED Operations and Maintenance
  C. LEED Green Associate must decide which rating system is most applicable
  D. Project team must decide which rating system is most applicable
  D. Project team must decide which rating system is most applicable

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  When a project involves multiple rating systems, the project team must decide the most appropriate one based on the project's scope and primary objectives. LEED provides guidance to facilitate this decision.

• Question 263:

  Which of the following strategies helps reduce light pollution?

  A. Upward-facing fa?ade lighting
  B. Unshielded site lighting
  C. Using fully shielded luminaires
  D. Increasing surface reflectivity
  C. Using fully shielded luminaires

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  Fully shielded fixtures minimize uplight and protect night sky quality per the Light Pollution Reduction credit.

• Question 264:

  A site with minimal hardscape that has a large permeable surface results in:

  A. Reduced rainwater runoff
  B. Preserved space for future development
  C. Increased heat island effect
  D. Protection of native plant species
  A. Reduced rainwater runoff

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  Minimal hardscape and permeable surfaces allow water to infiltrate, reducing rainwater runoff and supporting sustainable stormwater management strategies. These practices align with LEED Sustainable Sites goals.

• Question 265:

  Strategically locating functional and decorative hardscape on a project site may reduce the amount of on-site

  A. waste area
  B. sensitive area
  C. pervious area
  D. impervious area
  D. impervious area

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  Strategically locating functional and decorative hardscape on a project site can reduce the amount of on-site impervious area. Impervious surfaces are surfaces that do not allow water to infiltrate into the ground (e.g., concrete or asphalt). By reducing these surfaces, we can increase water infiltration, which helps recharge groundwater supplies and reduces stormwater runoff that can lead to erosion and water pollution..

  References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

• Question 266:

  Which of the following narratives explains the relationship between prerequisites and credits for purposes of LEED certification?

  A. Not all credit categories have a prerequisite
  B. Prerequisites are mandatory and credits are optional
  C. Prerequisites are mandatory if credits are pursued in the specific category
  D. Credits are assigned the same base points and prerequisites are weighted
  B. Prerequisites are mandatory and credits are optional

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  Prerequisites and credits are the two types of requirements that make up the LEED rating system..Prerequisites are the basic elements or strategies that must be included in any LEED certified project, regardless of the rating system or the level of certification1..Credits are the additional elements or strategies that can be included in a LEED project to achieve higher levels of performance and certification1..Credits are optional and have different point values depending on their environmental benefits and impacts2. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Prerequisites are mandatory and credits are optional. LEED v4 | U.S. Green Building Council LEED credit library | U.S. Green Building Council

• Question 267:

  The interior of a hotel is under renovation. The project designer would like to incorporate adaptive reuse. Which of the following strategies would accomplish this goal?

  A. Relocate to a used building
  B. Reuse the current wood floors as wall panels
  C. Use reconditioned office equipment
  D. Convert the rooms into residential apartments
  B. Reuse the current wood floors as wall panels

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  Adaptive reuse focuses on repurposing existing materials or elements to reduce construction waste and resource use. Reusing wood floors as wall panels exemplifies this principle, aligning with LEED credits under Materials and Resources.

• Question 268:

  Careful selection of which of the following substances helps manage ozone depletion potential and global warming potential?

  A. Refrigerants
  B. Insulation
  C. Fuels
  D. Sealants
  A. Refrigerants

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  LEED states:

  "Refrigerants have ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP)... Projects should

  select refrigerants with low values of both."

  This aligns with the credit "Fundamental Refrigerant Management" in LEED v4.

• Question 269:

  The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that

  A. are used in certifying a LEED Platinum Project
  B. contribute to developmental density and Sustainable Sites
  C. are included in the LEED for Buildings Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings rating system
  D. most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits
  D. most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits

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  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

• Question 270:

  What does the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) administer?

  A. LEED Green Associate exams
  B. LEED rating systems development
  C. LEED Credentialing programs related to Green Building practice
  D. LEED Project Certification through third-party certification bodies accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  C. LEED Credentialing programs related to Green Building practice

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  The USGBC administers the LEED credentialing programs, which include the LEED Green Associate and the LEED AP with specialty credentials. The USGBC does not administer the LEED exams, the LEED rating systems development, or the LEED project certification.

  The LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook states that "The U.S..Green Building Council (USGBC) administers the LEED credentialing programs related to green building practice".1, page 3.

  The same handbook also states that "The Green Business Certification Inc..(GBCI) administers the LEED professional credential exams".1, page 3.

  The LEED AP with Specialty Candidate Handbook states that "The U.S..Green Building Council (USGBC) is responsible for the development of the LEED rating systems".2, page 3.

  The same handbook also states that "The Green Business Certification Inc..(GBCI) administers project certification for all commercial and institutional projects pursuing LEED certification under any of the current rating systems".2, page 3.