LEED Green Associate (Pool A)

Question 1:

What area would not be considered previously developed?

A Cotton field

B Parking lot grown over into a field

C Unoccupied big-box retail store

D Old torn down steel mill

Question 2:

project team has selected a previously developed lot in an urban area to build a new condominium. If the project site is near a public
library what would this help with?

A Reducing the heat island effect

B Meeting local zoning requirements

C Community connectivity

D Preserving any historical surroundings

Question 3:

What project issues are addressed by guidelines from SMACNA?

A Air quality issues from construction or renovation

B Refrigerant quantities

C VOCs in materials

D Carpet durability

Question 4:

A counter made of recycled glass obtained and manufactured within 500 miles of project would contribute toward:

A Both regional and recycled materials

B Recycled materials only

C Neither regional nor recycled materials

D Regional materials only

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Question 5:

What should be included in a construction waste management plan?

A If any construction waste materials to be recycled will be comingled or separated

B Which building materials will be reused

C The distance products were purchased from the construction site

D New technologies and materials that will help reduce waste

Question 6:

What tool would a project team use to set the project's green design criteria?

A Project schedule

B Construction bids

C LEED Score Card

D Vision statement

Question 7:

What are three important factors of the LEED Green Building Rating System?

A It is voluntary

B It is the only green building standard

C It is consensus-based

D It is market-driven

E It is government-financed

Question 8:

What should be done to minimize a building's impact on ozone depletion?

A Zero use of CFCs

B Use halons in fire suppression systems

C Reduce heat islands

D Install a green roof

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Question 9:

Which of the following have helped reduce stratospheric ozone depletion?

A Not using CFC-based refrigerants in new equipment

B Installing halon-based fire suppression systems

C Implementing a phase-out of CFC-based refrigerants in existing equipment

D Replacing HFC-based refrigerants with HCFC-based refrigerants in existing equipment

Question 10:

Which of the following is included in the landscape area?

A Green roof

B Building footprint

C Paved walkways

D Natural ponds

Question 11:

The type of refrigerant selected for a building will impact what LEED credit categories?

A Energy and Atmosphere

B Materials and Resources

C Sustainable Sites

D Indoor Environmental Quality

E Water Efficiency

Question 12:

Which of the following projects would not meet the minimum program requirements for certification?

A A new laboratory building that will be located partially underground

B A new building on an office campus located next door to an existing certified building

C A modular classroom that can be moved to another location on the school property

D A building project that is three stories high

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Question 13:

A project team is removing cisterns from a project design and will install a green roof instead. What project area would this change
impact?

A Stormwater Management

B Heat Island Effect

C Onsite Renewable Energy

D Construction Waste Management

Question 14:

What is an example of climate change?

A A century-long decrease in temperature by 1 degree

B An unexpected snowstorm in Phoenix

C A five-year drought

D A significant two-year increase in wind speeds

Question 15:

What are attributes of native plants?

A Require less pruning

B Require less sunlight

C Require less pesticides

D Require less fertilizer

Question 16:

To meet the minimum program requirements for a new park welcome center, how big does the welcome center need to be if the LEED
project boundary is 100,000 square feet?

A At least 60% of the LEED project boundary

B At least 40% of the LEED project boundary

C 2,000 square feet of gross floor area

D 1,000 square feet

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Question 17:

What community issues are of primary importance for the project team to research?

A Requirements for parking spaces

B Building codes

C Local incentives, policies, and regulations that promote green design

D Local voting records on city sales and other taxes

E Availability of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

Question 18:

What does the Montreal Protocol ban?

A Coal-fired power plants

B Mercury in light bulbs

C Incandescent light bulbs

D CFCs

Question 19:

How can a LEED project earn credit for Green Power?

A By selecting a Green-e certified power provider

B By purchasing biofuel based power

C By installing solar panels

D By purchasing any renewable energy source

Question 20:

An existing office building has a 20-year old chiller that uses CFC-11. An owner is considering a major renovation of the building and
applying for LEED for New Construction certification. What statement is true about the project's ability to earn LEED certification?

A The owner must replace the chiller to earn LEED certification

B The owner will not be able to achieve a Platinum level certification

C The owner can implement a phase-out plan to earn LEED certification

D The owner can leave the existing system in place if the annual leakage is reduced to 10% or less

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Question 21:

Which of the following are LEED strategies to reduce single occupant automobile transportation to the project site?

A Increase the building density

B Locate the project in a suburban area

C Designate preferred parking spaces for carpools

D Build the project on a brownfield

Question 22:

What qualifies for Green Power credit for LEED projects?

A Using no refrigerants

B Energy reductions

C Renewable energy certificates

D On-site renewable energy

Question 23:

Which of the following would not be included in local zoning or local code requirements?

A Minimum parking spaces

B Green power

C Fire supression systems

D Open space limits

Question 24:

Which of the following can reduce the volume of recycled materials sent to recycling facilities?

A Purchasing materials with recycled content

B Installing recycling chutes

C Using comingled recycling

D Reusing materials

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Question 25:

A project team has a question on the use of a particular strategy for reducing the heat island effect. How should the team submit the
Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?

A As an email request

B As a specific inquiry of 600 words or less using LEED Online

C By contacting GBCI via phone

D In the form of a letter

Question 26:

What helps reduce urban sprawl?

A Providing pedestrian access

B Community connectivity

C Designing buildings that use durable materials

D Reducing the heat island effect

Question 27:

A building has a parking garage with a total size of 100,000 SF. The parking garage has five levels of equal size. What is the parking
footprint?

A 100,000 SF

B 10,000 SF

C 20,000 SF

D 50,000 SF

Question 28:

_______ aids the project team with synergies among prerequisites and credits.

A LEED Online

B GBCI

C A LEED AP

D USGBC

E LEED Score Card

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Question 29:

What organization is responsible for qualifying sources of off-site renewable energy acceptable by LEED?

A Green-e

B ASHRAE

C EPA

D Center for Resource Solutions

Question 30:

ASHRAE 90.1-2007 is used for which of the following project areas?

A Measuring the quantity of stormwater runoff for the project boundary

B Measuring a project's exterior lighting power density

C Determining the baseline water use reduction of a project

D Determining how efficient a refrigerant is

Question 31:

What information is needed to calculate the SRI of a material?

A Thermal gradient

B Emissivity

C Thickness of the material

D Reflectance

Question 32:

Potable water comes from what sources?

A Cooling towers

B Stormwater cisterns

C Municipal water supply

D Wells

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Question 33:

A project schedule for an environmentally responsive design process would include additional time in the schedule for all of the
following except:

A Permitting

B Pre-occupancy commissioning

C Reviewing unconventional materials or building techniques

D Any green practices that may be used for the project in connection with its green design criteria

Question 34:

Which of the following does not help reduce the non-roof heat island effect?

A Increasing the number of above ground parking spaces

B Planting large non-native trees for shading

C Using paving materials with high SRI values

D Placing parking under cover

Question 35:

A product made in part from cardboard boxes collected at curbside pickups or from an onsite comingled recycling area is an example of
what material?

A Recycled material

B Remanufactured material

C Durable material

D Salvaged material

Question 36:

What would a project team use to compare different product's abilities to reject solar heat?

A Emissivity

B Perviousness

C Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

D Albedo

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Question 37:

In a new building how much CFC-based refrigerant can be used?

A 2% of the total refrigerants

B 5% of the total refrigerants, as long as they are not used in fire suppression systems

C None

D 5% of the total refrigerants

Question 38:

How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced?

A Painting the surface with dark colored coatings

B Installing a cistern on the roof

C Installing a green roof

D Covering the roof with high VOC materials

Question 39:

When does a successful integrated project begin?

A At the project handover

B In the construction phase

C After occupancy

D In the pre-design phase

Question 40:

What statement is true regarding products used to earn LEED credits?

A Project teams should choose products that are LEED certified

B The use of endorsed products can help earn Innovation in Design credit

C Project teams should choose products that are LEED approved

D Products can only contribute to strategies that will help earn a credit

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Question 41:

How is a building's water savings calculated?

A By counting the number of fixtures

B By calculating the percentage reduction from a baseline case to the design case

C By reviewing water use from utility meters

D By measuring graywater use

Question 42:

What type of building system might use halons?

A Fire suppression

B Irrigation

C Electrical

D Plumbing

Question 43:

The legal limit on the height of a building for a LEED project will be set by:

A The building owner

B Local zoning

C LEED Technical Advisory Group

D The LEED rating system chosen

Question 44:

What is source reduction?

A Decreasing the materials used for manufacturing products

B Reducing the amount of stormwater runoff

C Reducing energy use in a building

D Reducing the heat island effect

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Question 45:

What is the term for the analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service?

A ASHRAE Level I audit

B Triple bottom line accounting

C Life-cycle costing

D Life-cycle assessment

Question 46:

Which of the following are frequently considered types of blackwater?

A Municipally reclaimed water

B Water from kitchen sinks

C Dishwasher water

D Process water for cooling towers

Question 47:

How would a project team member determine if a credit has Regional Priority?

A Check the appropriate LEED reference guide

B Look at the LEED credit checklist

C Submit a Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR)

D Visit the USGBC website

Question 48:

What strategy for improving water efficiency can be applied to all areas of water use: indoor, outdoor, and process water systems?

A Using non-potable water

B Reducing the number of fixtures

C Decreasing flow rates

D Increasing energy efficiency

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Question 49:

What is not an example of a basic service?

A Bank

B Public park

C Mass transit

D House of worship

Question 50:

The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material?

A Cleaning products

B Wood

C Carpets

D Floors

Question 51:

Construction waste management should address what items?

A Determining what sustainable materials will be used for construction

B Deciding if comingled vs. separate recycling containers will be used

C Identifying where new materials will be purchased from

D Selecting products that have less packaging

Question 52:

EPAct 1992 does NOT address what type of water consuming devices?

A Cooling towers

B Kitchen faucets

C Boilers

D Urinals

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Question 53:

A multi-building development has five buildings. Each building is on its own two-acre site. How is the LEED project boundary
determined?

A The project team determines the boundary

B The boundary is at the edge of the building footprint

C The boundary is at the perimeter of the ten-acre area

D Each building has the boundary at the edge of the two-acre area

Question 54:

At what point can a project earn points for credits?

A After the LEED Scorecard is completed and submitted

B After the statement of work has been uploaded to LEED Online

C After the design phase

D After the construction phase

Question 55:

Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost?

A Down payment on the property

B Civil engineer consulting fee

C Rental of a dumpster

D Purchase of some steel

Question 56:

Which of the following statements are true?

A Installing salvaged bicycle racks will help with community connectivity

B Installing salvaged windows will help save energy

C Using reflective materials on parking areas will help reduce the heat island effect

D Using regional materials will help with construction waste management

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Question 57:

Which of the following is a type of graywater?

A Stormwater collected and held in a cistern

B Wastewater from urinals

C Wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks

D Rainwater collected in a retention pond

Question 58:

What is not covered under the LEED for Core and Shell rating system?

A Structure

B Tenant fit out

C Envelope

D HVAC system

E Furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E)

Question 59:

Cabinetry made from walnut shells would help contribute toward earning what LEED credit?

A Construction Waste Management

B Regional Materials

C Building Reuse

D Recycled Materials

Question 60:

What standard applies to natural ventilation?

A SMACNA

B ASHRAE 62.1-2007

C Green-e

D ASHRAE 55-2004

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Question 61:

To be classified as fuel-efficient, a vehicle might meet which of the following standards?

A ACEEE Green score

B Green Seal score

C Green Label

D Green-e

Question 62:

What are the results of incorporating green measures through a comprehensive, holistic design?

A Cost savings

B Credit synergies

C Shorter schedules

D Longer schedules

Question 63:

What strategy to control and reduce stormwater will hold water and reduce the rate of runoff?

A Reduce the size of the building footprint

B Install porous pavement

C Increase the area of permeable surfaces

D Direct runoff into dry ponds

Question 64:

A project team wishes to get a Credit Interpretation Request on a credit and prerequisite that are unrelated. What needs to happen?

A Submit one CIR covering both the credit and prerequisite

B Submit one CIR only, for the prerequisite

C Submit one CIR only, for the credit

D Submit two CIRs - one each for the credit and prerequisite

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Question 65:

What variables measure a refrigerants impact on the environment?

A Global warming potential

B Ozone depletion potential

C Greenhouse gas lifetime

D Lifecycle potential

E Global warming period

Question 66:

Performance periods are part of which LEED rating system?

A LEED for New Construction

B LEED for Schools

C LEED for Core & Shell

D LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

Question 67:

Which will help with reducing stormwater runoff and reduce the heat island effect?

A Harvesting rainwater

B Installing a bioretention pond

C Maximize the floor-area ratio

D Installing porous pavement that has high SRI values

Question 68:

What types of energy sources generate the least air and water pollution?

A Biofuel

B Coal

C Wind

D Natural gas

E Oil

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Question 69:

Why should a project team aim to achieve more points than are required for the target certification level?

A To earn regional priority credits

B Achieving more points will increase the energy efficiency of the building

C In case extra points are achieved during the construction process, the next certification level can be achieved

D If some credits are denied, the project may still earn enough points for the target certification

Question 70:

How can regional priority credits be earned?

A Developing an educational or training system that addresses local building issues

B Using materials that are located within 500 miles of the project site

C Using 100% native plants for the site's landscaping

D Addressing green measures or strategies that are more important to a climate or region

Question 71:

Which of the following are not required to be identified in writing to achieve an Innovation in Design (ID) credit for innovative
performance?

A Regional variations for the credit

B The strategies used to meet the requirements

C The intent of the proposed credit

D The proposed requirements for compliance

Question 72:

For the purposes of LEED certification, a project building includes all areas except:

A An occupied and operational building

B Parking lots

C The grounds around the building

D Shared parking structure on a neighboring property that is part of another LEED project

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Question 73:

What are ways to reduce water pollution from stormwater runoff?

A Rain gardens

B Increasing the building footprint

C Impervious concrete hardscapes

D Open grid paving

Question 74:

At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED certification?

A Gather documentation for 40 points of the 110 points available

B Record all vendors used on the project

C Hire a USGBC approved consultant

D Gather documentation for the prerequisites

Question 75:

What standard sets the baseline for commercial plumbing fixtures when establishing a water use reduction strategy?

A EPA's WaterSense

B EPAct of 2005

C EPAct of 1992

D UPC and IPC Standards for Plumbing Fixture Water Use

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Question 76:

Which of the following materials can earn credit in the Materials & Resources category?

A Wood that was transported via rail lines

B FSC Certified wood

C Wood that is sealed with low VOC sealants

D Wood that has low life-cycle costs

Question 77:

A contractor purchased some carpet containing VOCs that was manufactured 250 miles from the project site. What LEED category
would this material negatively impact?

A Energy and Atmosphere

B Indoor Environmental Quality

C Innovation in Design

D Sustainable Sites

E Materials and Resources

Question 78:

What benefit to the environment does a project that uses Recycled Materials contribute?

A Reduced air and water pollution

B Reducing demand for virgin resources

C Supporting the use of local resources

D Reducing in a project's soft costs

Question 79:

What types of wood are considered sustainable materials?

A Salvaged wood

B Certified wood

C Slow growth wood

D Virgin wood

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Question 80:

Which projects would not be eligible for LEED certification?

A A new building project that uses CFC-based refrigerants

B An existing building project that reduces CFC-based refrigerants by 95% prior to submitting the LEED application and
will continue to use this system for another 10 years

C A new building project that uses hydrocarbons (HCs) as refrigerants

D A new building project that uses no refrigerants

E An existing building project that phases out the use of CFC-based refrigerants no later than 5 years after the project is
completed

Question 81:

What does a building need to have for community connectivity?

A Pedestrian access to nearby buildings

B Pedestrian access to mass transit within 1/4 mile

C Pedestrian access to basic services

D Density of 60,000 sq. ft. / acre

Question 82:

What area would not be considered previously developed?

A Site of an old barn

B Wetland

C Railroad yard

D Abandoned urban parking lot

Question 83:

Why does the USGBC outline rules on use of its trademarks and logos?

A USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately

B USGBC wants to be able to charge a fee for logo use

C USGBC wants customers to be directed to its website for clear information

D USGBC wants to make sure it retains control over what is said about LEED

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Question 84:

What is the root cause of global climate change?

A Topsoil loss

B The use of halons

C Greenhouse gases

D Ozone depletion

Question 85:

A project team for a LEED for New Construction project has decided to implement a community recycling program that will allow
community residents to drop off computers and electronics at the project site. What LEED category could the project earn points under?

A Energy and Atmosphere

B Materials and Resources

C Indoor Environmental Quality

D Sustainable Sites

E Innovation in Design

Question 86:

What logo is used to designate membership with USGBC?

A USGBC logo

B LEED logo

C LEED Chapter logo

D LEED AP logo

E USGBC member logo

Question 87:

What organization develops building safety and fire prevention codes to construct residential and commercial buildings, including
homes and schools?

A Underwriters Laboratory (UL)

B International Code Council

C Department of Energy (DoE)

D ASHRAE

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Question 88:

What does LEED accept as part of a building design to qualify as open space for projects in urban areas?

A Shaded parking lots

B Vegetated (green) roofs

C Higher density buildings

D Balconies

Question 89:

How many of the 110 possible LEED points can be earned for addressing regionally specific environmental issues?

A 10

B 4

C 2

D 1

Question 90:

What would NOT qualify as a previously developed site?

A Lot reseeded with native grasses

B Lot where there used to be a road

C Lot that was recently graded

D Greenfield lot donated to the city

Question 91:

What factor impacts the cost of earning LEED building certification?

A The number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) that will occupy the finished building

B The type of land the building was built on

C The number of stories the building has

D Square footage of the building

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Question 92:

The use of native plants on the project site can most assist projects teams with what other sustainable intents?

A Using sustainable materials

B Construction waste management

C Protecting existing local habitat

D Reducing stormwater quantity

Question 93:

What process identifies the high-performance building systems that will save money over the life of a project?

A Life-cycle assessment

B Value engineering

C Energy modeling

D Life-cycle cost analysis

Question 94:

What items would NOT be included in comingled recycling?

A Cardboard

B Stone

C Plastic

D Aluminum cans

Question 95:

For a LEED for Core & Shell project, what is the minimum amount of gross floor area the building must have to meet the minimum
program requirements?

A 250 square feet (22 square meters)

B 500 square feet (46 square meters)

C 1,000 square feet (93 square meters)

D 750 square feet (70 square meters)

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Question 96:

A potential LEED project could be certified under either LEED for Existing Buildings or LEED for New Construction. How should the
project team decide which rating system to use?

A The project team must independently decide which rating system to use

B Use the 40/60 rule

C The rating system that could earn the most points should always be selected

D The rating system that could earn the least points should always be selected

E LEED for New Construction always has priority since it is the most popular rating system

Question 97:

What is the primary difference between LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance and the other LEED rating systems?

A Can be applied to only part of a building

B Required a LEED AP to be on the building maintenance staff

C Measures building performance over a period of time

D Applies to any type of building project

Question 98:

What is true about a project that uses a Halon based fire suppression system?

A The system must be installed to meet local fire codes

B The system must have a leakage rate of 5% or less annually

C The project would not meet the Minimum Program Requirements

D The project could not earn LEED Platinum

Question 99:

What measurements does the baseline water case use?

A Flow and flush rates of all design case fixtures

B The amount of water metered for the building's indoor areas

C The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) flow and flush rates

D The amount of water metered for the entire project

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Question 100:

On a project with older existing HVAC&R system that uses CFCs, what can the project team do to earn LEED certification?

A Purchase carbon credits

B Replace the CFCs with Halons

C Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates to offset the CFC use

D Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants

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