LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM |
2026/2027 NEWEST EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+.
LEED Impact Categories (or System Goals) - ANSWER 1. Reverse contribution to global climate change
2. Enhance individual human health and well-being
3. Protect and restore water resources
4. Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services
5. Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles
6. Build a greener economy
7. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, community health, and quality of life
Minimum Program Requirements for LEED Certification - ANSWER 1. Must be in a permanent
location on existing land.
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries.
3. Must comply with project size requirements.
Note:
LEED BD+C projects must include a minimum of 1000 square feet of gross floor area.
LEED ID+C projects must include a minimum of 250 square feet of gross floor area.
LEED ND projects must contain at least two habitable buildings and be no larger than 1500 acres.
LEED Certification Levels - ANSWER Certified (40-49 pts)
Silver (50-59 pts)
Gold (60-79 pts)
Platinum (80-110 pts)
LEED v4 Reference Guides - ANSWER 1. Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
2. Interior Design and Construction (LEED AP ID+C)
3. Building Operations and Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)
4. Homes (LEED Homes)
5. Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND)
,LEED AP BD+C Rating Systems (or Adaptations) - ANSWER 1. New Construction and Major
Renovations
2. Core and Shell Development
3. Schools
4. Retail
5. Data Centers
6. Warehouses and Distribution Centers
7. Hospitality
8. Healthcare
LEED AP ID+C Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Commercial Interiors
2. Retail
3. Hospitality
LEED AP O+M Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Existing Buildings
2. Retail
3. Schools
4. Hospitality
5. Data Centers
6. Warehouses and Distribution Centers
LEED Homes Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Homes and Multifamily Lowrise
2. Multifamily Midrise
LEED AP ND Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Plan
2. Built Environment
General Credit Categories - ANSWER Location and Transportation (LT)
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
, Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
Material & Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Innovation (IN)
Regional Priority (RP)
Location and Transportation - ANSWER Credits (16)
LEED for Neighborhood Development Location (16)
Sensitive Land Protection (1)
High Priority Site (2)
Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses (5)
Access to Quality Transit (5)
Bicycle Facilities (1)
Reduced Parking Footprint (1)
Green Vehicles (1)
Sustainable Sites - ANSWER Prereq:
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (REQUIRED)
Credits (10)
Site Assessment (1)
Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat (2)
Open Space (1)
Rainwater Management (3)
Heat Island Reduction (2)
Light Pollution Reduction (1)
Water Efficiency - ANSWER Prereq(s)
Outdoor Water Use Reduction (REQUIRED)
Indoor Water Use Reduction (REQUIRED)
Building-Level Water Metering (REQUIRED)
2026/2027 NEWEST EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+.
LEED Impact Categories (or System Goals) - ANSWER 1. Reverse contribution to global climate change
2. Enhance individual human health and well-being
3. Protect and restore water resources
4. Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services
5. Promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles
6. Build a greener economy
7. Enhance social equity, environmental justice, community health, and quality of life
Minimum Program Requirements for LEED Certification - ANSWER 1. Must be in a permanent
location on existing land.
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries.
3. Must comply with project size requirements.
Note:
LEED BD+C projects must include a minimum of 1000 square feet of gross floor area.
LEED ID+C projects must include a minimum of 250 square feet of gross floor area.
LEED ND projects must contain at least two habitable buildings and be no larger than 1500 acres.
LEED Certification Levels - ANSWER Certified (40-49 pts)
Silver (50-59 pts)
Gold (60-79 pts)
Platinum (80-110 pts)
LEED v4 Reference Guides - ANSWER 1. Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
2. Interior Design and Construction (LEED AP ID+C)
3. Building Operations and Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)
4. Homes (LEED Homes)
5. Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND)
,LEED AP BD+C Rating Systems (or Adaptations) - ANSWER 1. New Construction and Major
Renovations
2. Core and Shell Development
3. Schools
4. Retail
5. Data Centers
6. Warehouses and Distribution Centers
7. Hospitality
8. Healthcare
LEED AP ID+C Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Commercial Interiors
2. Retail
3. Hospitality
LEED AP O+M Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Existing Buildings
2. Retail
3. Schools
4. Hospitality
5. Data Centers
6. Warehouses and Distribution Centers
LEED Homes Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Homes and Multifamily Lowrise
2. Multifamily Midrise
LEED AP ND Rating Systems - ANSWER 1. Plan
2. Built Environment
General Credit Categories - ANSWER Location and Transportation (LT)
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
, Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
Material & Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Innovation (IN)
Regional Priority (RP)
Location and Transportation - ANSWER Credits (16)
LEED for Neighborhood Development Location (16)
Sensitive Land Protection (1)
High Priority Site (2)
Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses (5)
Access to Quality Transit (5)
Bicycle Facilities (1)
Reduced Parking Footprint (1)
Green Vehicles (1)
Sustainable Sites - ANSWER Prereq:
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (REQUIRED)
Credits (10)
Site Assessment (1)
Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat (2)
Open Space (1)
Rainwater Management (3)
Heat Island Reduction (2)
Light Pollution Reduction (1)
Water Efficiency - ANSWER Prereq(s)
Outdoor Water Use Reduction (REQUIRED)
Indoor Water Use Reduction (REQUIRED)
Building-Level Water Metering (REQUIRED)
