SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Source-reduction-relates-to
a.-heat-island-effect
b.-waste-prevention
c.-water-runoff-
d.-energy-reduction---correct-answers--waste-prevention
Currently-there-are-how-many-different-rating-systems-families-within-LEED?
a.-six;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-Homes,-and-Core-and-Shell
b.-seven;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-Homes,-Core-and-Shell,-and-Schools
c.-four;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-and-Healthcare
d.-five;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-and-Homes---correct-answers--five;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-and-
Homes
Two-strategies-for-conserving-materials-throughout-a-project's-life-cycle-are-(select-two):
a.-reuse-existing-buildings-and-salvaged-materials
b.-install-vegetative-roof-on-at-least-50%-of-the-rood-surface
c.-plant-native-and-adaptive-species
d.-design-smaller,-more-flexible-home-and-buildings
,e.-use-harvested-rainwater-or-grey-water-for-all-outdoor-irrigation---correct-answers--reuse-
existing-buildings-and-salvaged-materials,-design-smaller,-more-flexible-home-and-buildings
Which-of-the-following-is-not-on-the-list-of-seven-impact-categories:
a.-Enhance-Social-Equity,-Environmental-Justice,-and-Community-Quality-of-Life
b.-Protect,-Enhance-and-Restore-Biodiversity-and-Ecosystem-Services
c.-Reduce-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions-Associated-with-Global-Climate-Change
d.-Promote-Sustainable-and-Regenerative-Material-Resources-Cycles---correct-answers--Reduce-
Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions-Associated-with-Global-Climate-Change
Open-systems-are-systems-which:
a.-there-are-no-requirements-to-join
b.-the-passing-of-materials-and-resources-are-slowed-and-elements-are-linked-to-form-new-
relationships-and-functions-mimicking-nature
c.-materials-and-resources-are-constantly-brought-from-the-outside,-used-in-some-way,-and-then-
related-outside-the-system-in-a-form-of-waste
d.-predetermined-feedback-loops-set-leverage-points-that-decide-where-openings-are---correct-
answers--materials-and-resources-are-constantly-brought-from-the-outside,-used-in-some-way,-
and-then-related-outside-the-system-in-a-form-of-waste
Generally-held-at-the-beginning-of-the-project,-what-process-brings-together-the-project-team-
with-stakeholders-and-outside-experts-for-creative-thinking-and-collaboration-and-to-assist-
establishing-goals?
a.-charrette
b.-stakeholder-meeting
c.-team-meeting
d.-small-task-group---correct-answers--charrette
,Integrative-project-team-members-such-as-contractors,-vendors,-tradespeople,-and-other-
stakeholders,-come-together-at-what-point-in-the-design-process-to-first-discuss-the-project
a.-after-the-design-phase
b.-before-the-schematic-design-begins
c.-during-the-design-phase
d.-during-the-construction-phase---correct-answers--before-the-schematic-design-begins
The-EPA-has-a-green-building-benchmark-program-in-which-buildings-submit-energy-data-about-
their-building-to-see-where-they-stand-among-like-buildings-in-the-country-with-regards-to-
energy-use.-The-program-is-known-as:
a.-Energy-Star-Portfolio-Manager
b.-Building-Manager-Energy-Star
c.-Energy-Star-Building-Benchmarks
d.-Energy-Star-Rating-System---correct-answers--Energy-Star-Portfolio-Manager
The-mission-of-the-USGBC-is-to:
a.-"make-better-buildings:-places-that-complement-our-environment-and-enhance-our-
communities;-places-that-give-people-better,-brighter,-healthier-spaces-to-live,-work,-and-play
b.-"to-transform-the-way-buildings-and-communities-are-designed,-built-and-operated,-enabling-
an-environmentally-and-socially-responsible,-healthy,-and-prosperous-environment-that-
improves-quality-of-life"
c.-"to-fundamentally-change-how-we-design,-build,-and-operate-buildings-and-communities-
through-certification-that-honors-levels-of-achievement-in-areas-such-as-energy-savings,-water-
efficient,-CO2-emissions-reduction,-improved-indoor-environmental-quality,-and-a-stewardship-
of-resources"
d.-"to-create-buildings-that-use-no-more-resources-than-they-produce"---correct-answers--"to-
transform-the-way-buildings-and-communities-are-designed,-built-and-operated,-enabling-an-
environmentally-and-socially-responsible,-healthy,-and-prosperous-environment-that-improves-
quality-of-life"
, Three-strategies-fro-reducing-outdoor-water-use-are:-(select-three)
a.-choose-locally-adapted-plants
b.-install-submeters
c.-use-porous-pavement
d.-use-non-potable-water
e.-use-potable-water---correct-answers--choose-locally-adapted-plants,-install-submeters,-use-
non-potable-water
A-regular-building-occupant-who-spends-40-Horus-a-week-in-the-project-building-is-described-as-
an-FTE-which-stands-for
a.-fixed-time-employee
b.-fixed-time-equivalent
c.-full-time-employee
d.-full-time-equivalent---correct-answers--full-time-equivalent
A-property-who's-use-may-be-complicated-by-the-presence-or-possible-presence-of-a-hazardous-
substance,-pollutant-or-contaminant-is-called-a:
a.-greenfield
b.-brownfield
c.-grayfield
d.-blackfield---correct-answers--brownfield
Ongoing-improvements-of-LEED,-which-are-based-on-principles-of-transparency,-openness,-and-
inclusiveness,-involve-volunteer-committees-and-working-groups-as-well-as-USGBC-staff,-and-are-
approved-by-a:
a.-vote-from-the-CEO
b.-vote-by-the-Board-of-Directors
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Source-reduction-relates-to
a.-heat-island-effect
b.-waste-prevention
c.-water-runoff-
d.-energy-reduction---correct-answers--waste-prevention
Currently-there-are-how-many-different-rating-systems-families-within-LEED?
a.-six;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-Homes,-and-Core-and-Shell
b.-seven;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-Homes,-Core-and-Shell,-and-Schools
c.-four;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-and-Healthcare
d.-five;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-and-Homes---correct-answers--five;-BD+C,-O+M,-ID+C,-ND,-and-
Homes
Two-strategies-for-conserving-materials-throughout-a-project's-life-cycle-are-(select-two):
a.-reuse-existing-buildings-and-salvaged-materials
b.-install-vegetative-roof-on-at-least-50%-of-the-rood-surface
c.-plant-native-and-adaptive-species
d.-design-smaller,-more-flexible-home-and-buildings
,e.-use-harvested-rainwater-or-grey-water-for-all-outdoor-irrigation---correct-answers--reuse-
existing-buildings-and-salvaged-materials,-design-smaller,-more-flexible-home-and-buildings
Which-of-the-following-is-not-on-the-list-of-seven-impact-categories:
a.-Enhance-Social-Equity,-Environmental-Justice,-and-Community-Quality-of-Life
b.-Protect,-Enhance-and-Restore-Biodiversity-and-Ecosystem-Services
c.-Reduce-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions-Associated-with-Global-Climate-Change
d.-Promote-Sustainable-and-Regenerative-Material-Resources-Cycles---correct-answers--Reduce-
Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions-Associated-with-Global-Climate-Change
Open-systems-are-systems-which:
a.-there-are-no-requirements-to-join
b.-the-passing-of-materials-and-resources-are-slowed-and-elements-are-linked-to-form-new-
relationships-and-functions-mimicking-nature
c.-materials-and-resources-are-constantly-brought-from-the-outside,-used-in-some-way,-and-then-
related-outside-the-system-in-a-form-of-waste
d.-predetermined-feedback-loops-set-leverage-points-that-decide-where-openings-are---correct-
answers--materials-and-resources-are-constantly-brought-from-the-outside,-used-in-some-way,-
and-then-related-outside-the-system-in-a-form-of-waste
Generally-held-at-the-beginning-of-the-project,-what-process-brings-together-the-project-team-
with-stakeholders-and-outside-experts-for-creative-thinking-and-collaboration-and-to-assist-
establishing-goals?
a.-charrette
b.-stakeholder-meeting
c.-team-meeting
d.-small-task-group---correct-answers--charrette
,Integrative-project-team-members-such-as-contractors,-vendors,-tradespeople,-and-other-
stakeholders,-come-together-at-what-point-in-the-design-process-to-first-discuss-the-project
a.-after-the-design-phase
b.-before-the-schematic-design-begins
c.-during-the-design-phase
d.-during-the-construction-phase---correct-answers--before-the-schematic-design-begins
The-EPA-has-a-green-building-benchmark-program-in-which-buildings-submit-energy-data-about-
their-building-to-see-where-they-stand-among-like-buildings-in-the-country-with-regards-to-
energy-use.-The-program-is-known-as:
a.-Energy-Star-Portfolio-Manager
b.-Building-Manager-Energy-Star
c.-Energy-Star-Building-Benchmarks
d.-Energy-Star-Rating-System---correct-answers--Energy-Star-Portfolio-Manager
The-mission-of-the-USGBC-is-to:
a.-"make-better-buildings:-places-that-complement-our-environment-and-enhance-our-
communities;-places-that-give-people-better,-brighter,-healthier-spaces-to-live,-work,-and-play
b.-"to-transform-the-way-buildings-and-communities-are-designed,-built-and-operated,-enabling-
an-environmentally-and-socially-responsible,-healthy,-and-prosperous-environment-that-
improves-quality-of-life"
c.-"to-fundamentally-change-how-we-design,-build,-and-operate-buildings-and-communities-
through-certification-that-honors-levels-of-achievement-in-areas-such-as-energy-savings,-water-
efficient,-CO2-emissions-reduction,-improved-indoor-environmental-quality,-and-a-stewardship-
of-resources"
d.-"to-create-buildings-that-use-no-more-resources-than-they-produce"---correct-answers--"to-
transform-the-way-buildings-and-communities-are-designed,-built-and-operated,-enabling-an-
environmentally-and-socially-responsible,-healthy,-and-prosperous-environment-that-improves-
quality-of-life"
, Three-strategies-fro-reducing-outdoor-water-use-are:-(select-three)
a.-choose-locally-adapted-plants
b.-install-submeters
c.-use-porous-pavement
d.-use-non-potable-water
e.-use-potable-water---correct-answers--choose-locally-adapted-plants,-install-submeters,-use-
non-potable-water
A-regular-building-occupant-who-spends-40-Horus-a-week-in-the-project-building-is-described-as-
an-FTE-which-stands-for
a.-fixed-time-employee
b.-fixed-time-equivalent
c.-full-time-employee
d.-full-time-equivalent---correct-answers--full-time-equivalent
A-property-who's-use-may-be-complicated-by-the-presence-or-possible-presence-of-a-hazardous-
substance,-pollutant-or-contaminant-is-called-a:
a.-greenfield
b.-brownfield
c.-grayfield
d.-blackfield---correct-answers--brownfield
Ongoing-improvements-of-LEED,-which-are-based-on-principles-of-transparency,-openness,-and-
inclusiveness,-involve-volunteer-committees-and-working-groups-as-well-as-USGBC-staff,-and-are-
approved-by-a:
a.-vote-from-the-CEO
b.-vote-by-the-Board-of-Directors
