LEED GA Exam Questions

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Question 2
Protecting human health globally and across the entire built environment life cycle is part of what impact
category?

Select one:
A. Create a Strong Sense of Place
B. Promote Innovation and Integration of Green Building Products and Services
C. Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystem Services
D. Enhance Individual Human Health and Well-Being

Question 3
Submeters are a strategy to reduce outdoor water use by:

Select one:
A. Billing tenants based on their portion of building occupancy
B. Preventing irrigation runoff
C. Providing weather-based irrigation control
D. Providing water consumption tracking and leak identification

Question 4
What low / no cost structural incentive can a municipality make to a developer to encourage green
building?
Select one:
A. Allowing increases in the floor area ratio
B. Fee waivers
C. Green building grants
D. Tax credits
Question 5
WaterSense labels apply to what products?

Select (three):
A. Irrigation submeters
B. Washing machines
C. Private lavatory faucets
D. Showerheads
E. Toilets

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Question 6
What site selection would promote walkability and reduce vehicle distance traveled?

Select one:
A. A site with pedestrian access between diverse uses
B. A site near public parking
C. A site near a solar garden
D. A site near mass transit

Question 7
Where should a project team go for updates and errata for the LEED BD+C: New Construction rating
system?

A. GBCI.org
B. usgbc.org
C. LEED reference guides
D. LEED online

Question 8
The developer of a school project in a sunny region suggests using light shelves to bring daylight into
some of the classrooms. Which of the following issues would arise as a result of this strategy?

Select one:
A. Interference with outside views
B. Glare reduction
C. Reduction of low-emitting materials
D. Decreased acoustic performance

Question 9
Why should a building have a green cleaning policy?

Select one:
A. To reduce the costs of cleaning a building
B. To reduce the environmental effects of cleaning products
C. To decrease the time it takes to clean a building
D. To provide the janitorial staff with an opportunity to be part of the integrative design

Question 10
What minimum contract length is required for an owner to purchase renewable energy certificates
(RECs) for LEED credit?

Select one:
A. 3 years
B. 10 years
C. 1 year
D. 5 years

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Question 11
Why would a project team use low-emitting materials?

Select one:
A. These materials allow more daylight into the core of a building.
B. These materials provide soft surfaces to improve acoustics.
C. These materials reduce the glare from interior finishes.
D. These materials protect the health of construction personnel and building occupants.

Question 12
Globally, transportation is responsible for what percent of greenhouse gas emissions?

Select one:
A. 25%
B. 35%
C. 20%
D. 30%

Question 13
What statement is true regarding ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFCs) and HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFCs)?

Select one:
A. CFCs are being phased-out under the Montreal Protocol while HCFCs are banned under the Montreal
Protocol
B. LEED encourages replacing CFC or halon-based fire suppression systems with HCFCs
C. CFCs have a greater global warming potential (GWP) than HCFCs
D. The ozone depletion potential (ODP) of HCFCs and CFCs is about the same

Question 14
What types of water can NOT be used for flushing toilets?

Select one:
A. Non-potable water
B. Rainwater
C. Blackwater
D. Graywater

Question 15
How are the numbers of points a credit can earn in LEED determined?

Select one:
A. The points are set by how difficult the credit is to achieve.
B. Each credit is independently evaluated by USGBC within the seven impact categories.
C. The points are assigned by the GHG emissions related to the credit.
D. Member companies vote on which credits should receive the most points.

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Question 16
One way to reduce a building's energy load is to do which of the following?

Select one:
A. Site the building far away from adjacent buildings
B. Configure the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter
C. Reduce a building's thermal mass
D. Increase the size of the building

Question 17
What has ozone depletion potential (ODP)?

Select one:
A. Runoff from the flooding of a construction site
B. CFC-based refrigerants used in HVAC systems
C. Paints with high VOCs
D. Construction dust

Question 18
Which of the following are strategies for conserving potable water?

Select one:
A. Installing an onsite septic system
B. Increasing the infiltration of runoff
C. Installing a bioretention pond
D. Installing a dual flush toilet

Question 19
Commissioning of a building is intended to verify the building and its systems meet which of the
following:

Select one:
A. HVAC specifications
B. The owner's project requirements
C. Local building code
D. Occupant preferences

Question 20
What project areas would you find CFCs used in?

Select two:
A. Centrifugal chillers
B. Refrigeration
C. Radiant flooring
D. Hot water heating

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Question 21
Selecting products that have been developed with a sustainable design is an example of:

Select one:
A. Source reduction
B. Recycling
C. Waste diversion
D. Reuse

Question 22
Which of the following occupants would be classified as an FTE?

Select one:
A. A museum visitor
B. A part-time salesman
C. A full-time telecommuter
D. A full-time cafeteria worker

Question 23
Which percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?

Select one:
A. 10%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 7%

Question 24
Which of the following is the appropriate way to document whether a bathroom sink qualifies for an
indoor water use reduction?

Select one:
A. By submitting the total quantity of fixtures
B. By choosing the product manufacturer in LEED online
C. By fixture cut sheets
D. By occupancy calculations=

Question 25
At which point during the project schedule would a flush-out occur?

Select one:
A. Prior to the building water being turned on
B. After HVAC ducts have been sealed and protected
C. Prior to occupants moving in
D. After the building envelope is weather-tight

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Question 26
A project owner is locating an office building on a greenfield near a wetland. The project team has goals
of protecting sensitive ecosystems, reducing the heat-island effect, designing a healthy building, and
reducing energy demand. Given these goals, where should the project team start?

Select one:
A. By sourcing local materials
B. By determining if a demand response program is available from the local utility company
C. By completing an early site assessment
D. By finding out if the owner can lease a renewable energy system

Question 27
What benefit does purchasing off-site renewable energy (Green Power) have?

Select one:
A. The building will avoid electricity blackouts
B. Off-site renewable energy costs less than off-site non-renewable energy
C. Less emissions will be generated
D. The building design will be more efficient

Question 28
Which of the following are sources of graywater?

Select two:
A. Wells
B. Washing machines
C. Showers
D. Municipal potable water supply systems
E. Toilets

Question 29
An architectural firm is meeting with a building owner that has never done a LEED project before. What
are some of the obstacles the firm may encounter with the owner?

Select two:
A. The substantial cost increases the project will incur
B. The extended construction schedule
C. The additional time for the integrative process
D. Convincing the owner to limit their involvement in the process
E. The use of new technologies

Question 30
What must be considered in the project budget for a green building project that would not be part of a
conventional project?

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Select one:
A. Added building equipment to make the building more energy efficient
B. Selecting only ENERGY STAR appliances
C. Additional time in the schedule for construction
D. Contingencies for research of unconventional techniques or materials

Question 31
An environmentally conscience tenant wants to select flooring that is environmentally preferable in an
effort to plan ahead for when the tenant will eventually move to a larger office space. Which of the
following flooring products meet the criteria?

Select two:
A. Ceramic tile that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and recycles
B. Linoleum tile that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and sends to the landfill
C. Wood flooring that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and refinishes
D. Carpet that a manufacturer takes back after its end of life and burns

Question 32
What is true if a building code official finds an issue between a proposed energy efficiency strategy and
the city's building electrical code?

Select one:
A. The project team must alter the design
B. The project administrator should re-run the energy model
C. A LEED reviewer must approve the existing strategy
D. The electrical contractor can proceed with the design

Question 33
A building owner of a new extended-stay hotel is concerned about the higher initial costs for ENERGY
STAR appliances. Which of the following could help with the decision-making process?

Select one:
A. Using computer modeling to prioritize the owner's project requirements
B. A life cycle costing of the trade-offs between the capital and operating costs
C. Showing the GHG emissions that would be reduced
D. Reviewing the building's energy use for ways to improve efficiency

Question 34
If a project owner locates a building close to a bicycle network, which of the following project elements
could decrease?

Select one:
A. Rainwater runoff
B. Surrounding density
C. Parking
D. The number of diverse uses

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Question 35
An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional project is:

Select one:
A. Permit fees for plumbing
B. Added utility costs
C. Consultant fees for green building experts
D. Increased prices for selecting a sustainable site

Question 36
A bioswale would be used to help earn credit in what LEED category?
Select one:
A. Energy and Atmosphere
B. Water Efficiency
C. Sustainable Sites
D. Indoor Environmental Quality

Question 37
A university client asks about certifying multiple buildings. Which of the following is an appropriate
response?
Select one:
A. The Campus Program is used for certifying multiple buildings if they are adjacent to each other.
B. The Neighborhood Development rating system would be used to streamline the documentation
process.
C. The LEED Volume Program is always used for certifying more than one building.
D. The Campus Program can be used for projects not necessarily uniform in design or operations but
located on a single campus location.

Question 38
At a minimum, a project team must successfully do which of the following to obtain LEED certification?
Select two:
A. Hire a LEED AP
B. Gather documentation for the prerequisites
C. Record all vendors used on the project
D. Gather documentation for 40 of the points available
Question 39
Which of the following strategies can a project team combine to mimic natural systems and manage
rainwater?

Select one:
A. Submetering irrigation systems and replacing potable water with non-potable water
B. Green infrastructure (GI) and low-impact development (LID)
C. Xeriscaping and monitoring yearly rainfall
D. Piping and conveyance

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Question 40
What is a brownfield?

Select one:
A. A site that has been graded
B. An infill site
C. Gaps between existing infrastructure
D. Previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution

Question 41
What best defines the project boundary?

Select one:
A. Portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification
B. Platted property line of the project defining land and water within it
C. Total area within the legal property boundaries of the site; this encompasses all areas of the site,
including constructed and non-constructed areas
D. Total area within the platted property line not including any non-constructed areas

Question 42
What helps a project take advantage of the environmental assets of the area they live in?

Select one:
A. Local building code
B. Minimum Program Requirements
C. Regional Priority credits
D. Prerequisites

Question 43
A large home builder is developing a new neighborhood with 200 homes. What strategies would help the
builder save on material costs and conserve materials?

Select (three)
A. Low VOC paints
B. Select products that ship with less packaging
C. Advanced framing
D. Choose products made in factories that support worker health
E. Reducing hallways
F. Structural insulated panels

Question 44
Which of the following is aided by locating a project within a dense area?

Select one:
A. Preserving historic districts

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B. Promoting walkability
C. Promoting vehicles with alternative fuels
D. Increased diversity

Question 45
Which of the following identifies the biggest difference in the integrative process compared to a
conventional building process?

Select one:
A. The integrative process involves all project team members.
B. The integrative process includes a schematic design phase.
C. The integrative process has a completion date.
D. The integrative process is iterative.

Question 46
What is NOT a principle that should be followed for a successful green building project?

Select one:
A. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs
B. Committing to green building early in the process
C. Multidisciplinary approach
D. Commitment to the process through the life of the project
E. Looking at long term savings
Question 47
How would the distance from a building's entrance to the nearest bus stop be measured?

Select one:
A. By determining the street network distance, excluding private drives
B. By determining the straight-line radius from point to point.
C. By calculating the walking distance along infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for pedestrians
D. By calculating the street and/or bicycle network distance
Question 48
What environmental externalities occur when buildings use significant quantities of potable water
indoors?
Select one:
A. Increased water rates
B. Decreased energy efficiency
C. Increased environmental burdens on the water supply
D. Increased stromwater runoff

Question 49
Exemplary performance and pilot credits are awarded in what LEED category?

Select one:
A. Innovation
B. Sustainable Sites

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C. Core and Shell
D. Awareness and education

Question 50
What term refers to a mandatory project characteristic, measurement, quality, value or function as
identified within the LEED rating system?
Select one:
A. Exemplary performance
B. Minimum Program Requirement
C. Prerequisite
D. Credit

Question 51
What statement is true regarding a facility manager?

Select one:
A. A facility manager would not be part of an integrative project team
B. The facility manager has sole responsibility for designing a building recycling plan
C. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and maintenance of a building
D. A facility manager that is a LEED AP could not earn a project an Innovation point

Question 52
What is USGBC's vision?
Select one:
A. See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future
B. Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a
generation
C. Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes, and
communities throughout the United States
D. Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated
Question 53
Which of the following must occur before a project team pursues a LEED Interpretation?

Select one:
A. The inquiry must first undergo the project CIR process.
B. A committee must review the request.
C. The project must earn a LEED certification.
D. The project team must contact USGBC customer service.

Question 54
What type of plants do the most to help reduce water use for landscaping?

Select one:
A. Turf grass
B. Native plants

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C. Trees
D. Annual flowers

Question 55
What are examples of construction hard costs for an office condominium project?

Select two:
A. Irrigation fees for water use
B. Fees to develop tenant agreements
C. Masonry costs paid to a sub-contractor
D. Cost for installing a green roof

Question 56
What impact category most directly helps with the people aspect of the triple bottom line?

Select one:
A. Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services
B. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life
C. Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles
D. Protect and restore water resources

Question 57
Which of the following actions are aided by completing a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of a building during
the design process?

Select two:
A. Reducing the amount of materials used
B. Determining the materials that best fit the project over the building's life
C. Decreasing the project costs
D. Reducing change orders
E. Shortening the construction schedule

Question 58
What design strategy would promote biodiversity the most?

Select one:
A. Planting a variety of indigenous plants
B. Increasing open space and covering it with turf grass
C. Installing a dry pond planted with invasive plants
D. Installing a rock garden

Question 59
What design strategy would reduce the light trespass from a site to help prevent light pollution?

Select one:
A. Paint all hardscapes white
B. Install shielded fixtures

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C. Up-lighting
D. Install lamp posts every 20 feet (6 meters) around the entire property line

Question 60
A material that has met which of the following standards would contribute to material ingredient
optimization?

Select two:
A. GreenScreen
B. Global Reporting Initiative
C. Cradle-to-Cradle Certified
D. Health Product Declaration

Question 61
Which factors affect an occupant's thermal comfort?

Select one:
A. Temperature, humidity, and air movement
B. VOC levels, glare, and acoustics
C. Daylighting, air monitoring, and cleanliness
D. Acoustics, ergonomics, and views

Question 62
Which of the following actions should a project team take to make sure a building remains efficient
during its operation?

Select one:
A. Run computer simulations to prioritize energy-efficiency opportunities
B. Verify that no issues occur during a demand-response event
C. Ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and that they support the owner's
project requirements
D. Turn on all systems to their maximum output to confirm the building can handle the load

Question 63
What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?
Select two:
A. More habitat for vegetation and wildlife
B. Increasing rainwater infiltration
C. Reducing potable water use
D. Increased durability of the overall project

Question 64
What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?

Select one:
A. LEED Online

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B. LEED
C. ENERGY STAR
D. Green-e

Question 65
What unit of measurement is used for a lavatory faucet?

Select one:
A. Process water rate
B. Gallons / liters per flush
C. Design efficiency
D. Gallons / liters per minute

Question 66
What strategies will not reduce the use of potable water for irrigation?

Select one:
A. Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass
B. Using rainwater for irrigation
C. Installing native plants
D. Using graywater for irrigation

Question 67
Regularly occupied spaces would include which of the following:

Select one:
A. Break room
B. Corridor
C. Dorm room
D. Restroom

Question 68
For which of the following are the ICC International Codes used?

Select one:
A. Establishing energy-efficiency guidelines for public buildings
B. Guiding code officials about hazardous chemicals contained in building materials
C. Providing minimum safeguards for people at home, at school, and in the workplace
D. Defining minimum indoor air quality standards

Question 69
A tenant is reviewing cabinets for an office kitchen. One option is wheatboard cabinets sourced from
different areas and compressed together with glue. A second option is solid oak cabinets extracted and
manufactured locally. How can the environmental attributes of the products be compared?

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Select one:
A. By a review of the manufacturer's corporate sustainability policy
B. By the product's MSDS
C. By a life-cycle assessment
D. By an air-quality sample

Question 70
For which of the following reasons is it important to conduct occupant surveys?

Select one:
A. Surveys identify areas that need improvement.
B. Surveys reduce the ongoing waste stream.
C. Surveys are a Minimum Program Requirement.
D. Surveys are required for ongoing commissioning.

Question 71
Reduced emissions are a benefit of purchasing:
Select one:
A. Recycled water
B. Materials with high SRI
C. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
D. Certified wood

Question 72
A new building tenant is leasing 2-stories in an existing 10-story building. What rating system would be
appropriate for the project?

Select one:
A. LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction
B. LEED Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings
C. LEED Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell
D. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors

Question 73
Which of the following is an alternative compliance path to the International Green Construction Code
(IgCC)?
Select one:
A. ASHRAE 189.1
B. LEED
C. ASHRAE 90.1
D. BREEAM

Question 74
Which design strategy allows occupants to actively participate in energy savings?

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Select one:
A. Daylighting
B. Views to the outdoors
C. Task lighting
D. Smoking away from the building

Question 75
Green Seal and Environmental Choice are third party standards for what products?

Select one:
A. Cleaning products
B. Electronic equipment
C. Flooring
D. Furniture

Question 76
A construction waste management plan should address what items?

Select one:
A. A target diversion rate and what materials should be diverted from the waste stream
B. A community recycling program and source reduction
C. Where onsite waste can be incinerated and where certified wood can be procured
D. The disposal of hazardous materials and corporate sustainability reporting

Question 77
What information is needed to calculate the SRI of a material?

Select two:
A. Reflectance
B. Thermal gradient
C. Thickness of the material
D. Emissivity.

Question 78
Which building project supports the triple bottom line?

Select one:
A. Flooring material with a small carbon footprint extracted from an area that displaced local people
B. Energy efficient building that has poor acoustics
C. Eco-resort built in an area with threatened species
D. Building renovation in a federal empowerment zone

Question 79
Grammatically, what language is the appropriate usage to describe a project that has been certified at
any level?

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Select one:
A. LEED Certified
B. LEED Certified certified
C. LEED-certified
D. LEED certification

Question 80
Which of the following can project teams use to identify a sensitive habitat?

Select two:
A. The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
B. State fish and wildlife agencies (or local equivalent)
C. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
D. The Natural Heritage Program

Question 81
Which of the following materials can be certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)?

Select (three):
A. Hardwood cabinets
B. Bamboo floors
C. Softwood moulding
D. Leather furniture
E. Wheatboard desks
F. Linoleum floor tiles

Question 82
What accounting methodology is used to evaluate the economic performance of a product or system
over its useful life?

Select one:
A. Life cycle costing
B. Cradle-to-cradle
C. Triple bottom line accounting
D. Life cycle assessment

Question 83
A healthcare project team in the pre-design phase is discussing ways to protect patient privacy. Which of
the following strategies would help achieve this goal?

Select one:
A. Designing waiting areas with views to the outdoors
B. Reducing the building's footprint
C. Using sound isolation
D. Placing recovery rooms toward the core of the building

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Question 84
What does the use of light-colored, pervious paving help with?

Select two:
A. Rainwater management
B. Heat island reduction
C. Open space
D. Habitat conservation

Question 85
A building owner and general contractor are creating a construction plan to improve the air quality
during the construction process. What should the plan address?

Select one:
A. Keep dust and dirt out of the building, protect materials from moisture damage, flush-out the building
before occupancy
B. Conduct custodial training, use fans to blow out construction dust, orient the building properly
C. Increase ventilation, calibrate sensors and monitors, conduct an occupant survey
D. Use low VOC materials, monitor carbon dioxide, monitor outdoor airflow

Question 86
A school building consumes electricity from the grid at night while contributing energy back to the grid
during the day from on-site solar panels, resulting in the school having no electricity costs. This is an
example of:

Select one:
A. Net-zero energy
B. Zero waste
C. Carbon neutrality

Question 87
When would a project team need to consider increasing the ventilation levels to improve indoor air
quality?

Select one:
A. After the occupants have moved in
B. Pre-design
C. During building commissioning
D. Before the occupants move in

Question 88
Which of the following is NOT an example of on-site generated renewable energy?

Select one:
A. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
B. Wind

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C. Biofuel-based electrical system
D. Solar

Question 89
A demand response (DR) event is triggered by the ____.

Select one:
A. Building occupants
B. Building owner
C. Facility manager
D. Utility company

Question 90
A project that earns 65 points would earn what level of certification?

Select one:
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Certified
D. Platinum

Question 91
Which of the following exemplify strategies of reducing harm to the environment over a building's entire
life?

Select (three):
A. Conducting a life-cycle assessment to help reduce a building's environmental footprint
B. Tearing down a building and putting up a more energy-efficient one in its place
C. Using salvaged flooring in a new building
D. Developing a new building on prime farmland
E. Restoring a historic building

Question 92
What standard can assist project teams with engaging in a comprehensive integrative process?

Select one:
A. I-Codes
B. ENERGY STAR
C. ICC
D. Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of
Sustainable Buildings and Communities

Question 93
Designers and builders can construct green buildings that use significantly less municipal water than
conventional construction by performing which of the following actions?

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Select (three):
A. Decreasing the number of fixtures in a project
B. Reducing the site's runoff volume
C. Installing water-efficient fixtures
D. Using graywater and/or rainwater for nonpotable water needs
E. Incorporating native landscapes that eliminate the need for irrigation
F. Installing water meters

Question 94
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?

Select one:
A. Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costs
B. Use the 40/60 rule
C. Check with local code what rating system to use
D. Choose the rating system that has the most regional priority credits

Question 95
For solid waste management, which of the following ranks the highest by the EPA to reduce waste?

Select one:
A. Reuse
B. Waste to energy
C. Recycling
D. Source reduction

Question 96
LEED credit forms must be signed by which person?

Select one:
A. Project owner
B. Project manager
C. Declarant
D. Local code official

Question 97
What is the most likely reason that a LEED project incurred higher development costs compared to
conventional development?

Select one:
A. Team members worked together instead of separately
B. Green building goals were not set in the pre-design phase
C. New, green building technologies were used
D. Material costs rose

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Question 98
The point values of a credit are based on the credit's ability to:

Select two:
A. Promote beneficial effects
B. Contribute to a higher certification level
C. Decrease building costs
D. Mitigate the environmental harms of a building
E. Be easily implemented

Question 99
If a building owner selected a project site in an existing community with proximity to existing utility lines
and street networks, in which of the following ways would it save on project costs?

Select one:
A. By reduced costs of electric transmission
B. By increased availability of grid-source renewable energy
C. By reduced infrastructure costs
D. By increased opportunities to participate in demand-response programs

Question 100
What is a strategy for construction activity pollution prevention that would prevent waterway
sedimentation?

Select one:
A. Protecting on-site materials
B. Increasing soil compaction
C. Reducing fertilization
D. Providing natural buffers around the property

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LEED GA Exam Questions Set – 4
Answer Key

1. B 35. C 69. C
2. D 36. C 70. A
3. D 37. D 71. C
4. A 38. B, D 72. D
5. C, D, E 39. B 73. A
6. A 40. D 74. C
7. B 41. B 75. A
8. B 42. C 76. A
9. B 43. C, E, F 77. A, D
10. D 44. B 78. D
11. D 45. D 79. C
12. A 46. A 80. B, D
13. C 47. C 81. A, B, C
14. C 48. C 82. A
15. B 49. A 83. C
16. B 50. C 84. A, B
17. B 51. C 85. A
18. D 52. B 86. A
19. B 53. A 87. B
20. A, B 54. B 88. A
21. A 55. C, D 89. D
22. D 56. B 90. A
23. B 57. A, B 91. A, C, E
24. C 58. A 92. D
25. C 59. B 93. C, D, E
26. C 60. A, C 94. B
27. C 61. A 95. D
28. B, C 62. C 96. C
29. C, E 63. A, B 97. B
30. D 64. C 98. A, D
31. A, C 65. D 99. C
32. A 66. A 100. D
33. B 67. C
34. C 68. C

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