LEED Green Associate UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Biodegradable - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Capable of decomposing under natural
conditions.
Carbon Footprint - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A measure of greenhouse gas emissions
associated with an activity.
Ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A basic unit of nature that includes a community of
organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical
processes.
Environmental Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Long term maintenance of
ecosystem components and functions for future generations.
High Performance Green Building - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A structure designed to
conserve water and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize
construction waste; and create a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔All the individuals involved in a
building project from early int eh design process, including the design professionals, the
owner's representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors
Life Cycle Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Ana analysis of the environmental
aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service
Market Transformation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Systematic improvements in the
performance of a market or market segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the
performance of homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency by
providing recognition and comparative performance information through its Energy Star
labels
,Regenerative Design - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Sustainable plans for built environments
that improve existing conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in
the local and global environments - the level beyond sustainable
Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland
Commission)
What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or the
three legged stool? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Economic prosperity, environmental
stewardship, and social responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Environmental aspects and potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Environmental impacts and
human benefits
Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive cooling, high
efficiency mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute to what type of cost savings?
- CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Reduced life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result in which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Reduced energy use & reduced water use
, Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Urban Infill Lot & Abandoned Strip Mall
Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during which stage? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The earliest possible stage
Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity is lower than
conventional buildings by _____. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔25%
Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to assist in evaluating the potential life cycle
costs and benefits of a green building design strategy?
BIM; BEM; SWPPP; LCA; LCC - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
LEED Interpretations - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A project team can contribute to the
evolution of the LEED rating system by submitting a request for precedent-setting rulings to
be reviewed first by a GBCI certification reviewer and then by LEED staff and committee.
What is the name of the third-party online forum written by professionals in the field that
provides tips and guidance on applying LEED credits and the LEED Certification process? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔LEEDuser
Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Carpet
A LEED Project Team plans to use low-emitting materials. The qualities and attributes of
these materials may also help to achieve which of the following credits: - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Recycled Content and Regional Materials
Reducing your building's electric consumption would impact which of the following LEED
credits? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1. EAc1: optimize energy performance
2. EAc6: green power
3. EAc2: on site renewable energy
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Biodegradable - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Capable of decomposing under natural
conditions.
Carbon Footprint - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A measure of greenhouse gas emissions
associated with an activity.
Ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A basic unit of nature that includes a community of
organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical
processes.
Environmental Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Long term maintenance of
ecosystem components and functions for future generations.
High Performance Green Building - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A structure designed to
conserve water and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize
construction waste; and create a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔All the individuals involved in a
building project from early int eh design process, including the design professionals, the
owner's representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors
Life Cycle Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Ana analysis of the environmental
aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service
Market Transformation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Systematic improvements in the
performance of a market or market segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the
performance of homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency by
providing recognition and comparative performance information through its Energy Star
labels
,Regenerative Design - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Sustainable plans for built environments
that improve existing conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in
the local and global environments - the level beyond sustainable
Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland
Commission)
What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or the
three legged stool? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Economic prosperity, environmental
stewardship, and social responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Environmental aspects and potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Environmental impacts and
human benefits
Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive cooling, high
efficiency mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute to what type of cost savings?
- CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Reduced life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result in which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Reduced energy use & reduced water use
, Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Urban Infill Lot & Abandoned Strip Mall
Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during which stage? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The earliest possible stage
Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity is lower than
conventional buildings by _____. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔25%
Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to assist in evaluating the potential life cycle
costs and benefits of a green building design strategy?
BIM; BEM; SWPPP; LCA; LCC - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
LEED Interpretations - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A project team can contribute to the
evolution of the LEED rating system by submitting a request for precedent-setting rulings to
be reviewed first by a GBCI certification reviewer and then by LEED staff and committee.
What is the name of the third-party online forum written by professionals in the field that
provides tips and guidance on applying LEED credits and the LEED Certification process? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔LEEDuser
Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Carpet
A LEED Project Team plans to use low-emitting materials. The qualities and attributes of
these materials may also help to achieve which of the following credits: - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Recycled Content and Regional Materials
Reducing your building's electric consumption would impact which of the following LEED
credits? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1. EAc1: optimize energy performance
2. EAc6: green power
3. EAc2: on site renewable energy
