USGBC LEED Green Associate - LEED-Green-Associate Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
Which impact category is weighted the most in the LEED rating systems?

A. Biodiversity B. Human Health C. Water Resources D. Climate Change

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 2
What is meant by "passive survivability" in the context of building design?

A. A building's ability to sustain critical life-support conditions without utilities B. A building's ability to provide emergency escape routes during a natural disaster C. A building's ability to maintain operations using backup generators during power outages D. A building's ability to earn all LEED credits without mechanical systems

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 3
Which permanently installed building products are addressed in the Materials and Resources Credit category calculation?

A. Formwork for concrete B. Framing C. Elevators D. Process equipment

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 4
Which of the following building design strategies best supports occupant well-being by improving connection to nature?

A. Increasing the number of enclosed rooms without windows B. Reducing access to daylight to prevent glare C. Providing quality views of vegetation and outdoor spaces D. Using only artificial lighting in occupied spaces

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 5
A team of architects is working on a new community center to be LEED Certified. When considering general LEED concepts and requirements, which sustainable design strategy will most likely help the team improve Indoor Environmental Quality for this project?

A. Installing energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems B. Selecting solar panels to power the building C. Designing an effective ventilation system D. Increasing the parking area for visitors

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 6
Bioswales can be utilized to

A. increase groundwater recharge B. increase soil erosion C. increase graywater use D. increase peak rainwater runoff

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 7
The project team is conducting a feasibility study of a building project. The developer has pre-qualified four potential sites that are all financially viable. Within the context of LEED, which site is the most applicable?

A. A brownfield site with no access to metro B. A brownfield site with access to five lines of public transportation and basic services C. A brownfield site in a national park with car access only D. A greenfield site with access to public transport and proximity to grocery stores

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following project characteristics demonstrate smart growth principles?

A. The project protects open space and farmland by building housing and offering transportation choices near jobs, shops and schools B. The project is built on a former chemical landfill site C. The project consists of a sprawling new housing complex 5 mi. (8 km) from the nearest city D. The project consists of two adult care facilities, three senior center facilities and one nursing home

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 9
Which of the following sites is most appropriate to encourage a walkable street design?

A. A development that uses many culs-de-sac in the street design B. A neighborhood that includes a diversity of use C. An area with a decreased building-height-to-street-width ratio D. A project in an area designed with streets to facilitate increased speed limits

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 10
The Montreal Protocol banned the production of

A. CFCs B. ammonia C. freon D. HCFCs

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 11
Which of the following strategies would effectively contribute to reducing potable water consumption used in the process systems of a commercial building while maintaining efficient operation?

A. Increasing the cycles of concentration in the cooling tower system B. Replacing all kitchen spray valves with low-flow fixtures C. Installing a submeter to track the building's total consumption D. Increasing once-through cooling for equipment

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 12
Which credit category attempts to reduce light pollution and discourages the development of previously undeveloped land?

A. Regional Priority B. Location and Transportation C. Energy and Atmosphere D. Sustainable Sites

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 13
What Indoor Environmental Quality prerequisite or credit is specific to LEED for Schools?

A. Quality Views B. Daylight C. Thermal Comfort D. Minimum Acoustic Performance

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 14
A project team is pursuing LEED certification for an existing commercial office building to certify ongoing sustainability performance. Which LEED rating system should be used for this project?

A. LEED for Interior Design and Construction B. LEED for Neighborhood Development C. LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance D. LEED for Building Design and Construction

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 15
By which phase should you establish the energy performance targets?

A. Construction Documents B. Schematic Design C. Programming D. Contract Administration

Correct Answer: C