Overview of USGBC and LEED Exam
2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What role does an agent play in the LEED certification process? - ✔✔An agent is a
person or entity who is granted actual authority by the owner to register the project and
accept the certification agreement.
What are the four certification levels and point thresholds for LEED projects? - ✔✔The
four levels for LEED projects are LEED Certified (40-49 points), LEED Silver (50-59
points), LEED Gold (60-79 points), and LEED Platinum (80+ points).
List five general steps of the LEED certification process. - ✔✔Rating system selection,
project registration, credit submittals, project review, and project certification.
What part of the USGBC website is used to conduct the LEED registration and
certification process? - ✔✔LEED Online, which is located on the USGBC website, is
used to conduct the LEED registration process. Once a project is registered, the project
team submits the required documentation for each prerequisite and credit for review.
What is the LEED project checklist? - ✔✔The LEED project checklist is a single page list
containing the name of the rating system adaptation and a series of categories, such as a
site, transportation, location, water, energy, materials, indoor air, and innovation., with
credits that pertain to the project. The project team uses the project checklist to indicate
which credits and level the team will pursue for LEED certification.
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, What is the difference between a LEED prerequisite and a LEED credit? - ✔✔A LEED
prerequisite is a mandatory project requirement for which no points are assigned but
ensures a minimum level of achievement within a category. Prerequisites are listed in
the categories before the credits on the project checklist. A LEED credit is a part of a
category within LEED rating system adaptation that is assigned a point or a range of
points, as listed on a project checklist. A project team attempts to meet credit
requirements of their choosing to earn points toward LEED certification.
What is a credit interpretation request (CIR)? - ✔✔A credit interpretation (CIR) is a fee
based inquiry to the USBGC from a project team requesting information about how to
implement a strategy for a certain prerequisite or credit.
Explain the role of the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), formly the Green
Building Certification Institute. - ✔✔The Green Certification Business Inc. (GBCI),
formally the Green building Certification Institute, is the only certification and
credentialing body within green business and sustainability industry to exclusively
administer project certifications and professional credentials and certificates for LEED,
PEER, WELL, SITES, EDGE, and GRESB.
What is LEED and what do the letters stand for? - ✔✔The U.S Green Building Council
(USGBC) LEED green building program is the preeminent program for the design,
construction, maintenance, and operation of high performance green building. LEED
stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
What is the LEED AP credential and how is it earned? - ✔✔The LEED AP credential is
the advanced level of LEED credentials for professionals who can demonstrate
advanced knowledge in the green building and expertise in a particular rating system,
such as BD+C, O+M, ID+C, Homes, or NED. The LEED AP credential is earned by
passing one of the LEED AP with specialty exams for first passing the LEED Green
Associate exam.
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2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What role does an agent play in the LEED certification process? - ✔✔An agent is a
person or entity who is granted actual authority by the owner to register the project and
accept the certification agreement.
What are the four certification levels and point thresholds for LEED projects? - ✔✔The
four levels for LEED projects are LEED Certified (40-49 points), LEED Silver (50-59
points), LEED Gold (60-79 points), and LEED Platinum (80+ points).
List five general steps of the LEED certification process. - ✔✔Rating system selection,
project registration, credit submittals, project review, and project certification.
What part of the USGBC website is used to conduct the LEED registration and
certification process? - ✔✔LEED Online, which is located on the USGBC website, is
used to conduct the LEED registration process. Once a project is registered, the project
team submits the required documentation for each prerequisite and credit for review.
What is the LEED project checklist? - ✔✔The LEED project checklist is a single page list
containing the name of the rating system adaptation and a series of categories, such as a
site, transportation, location, water, energy, materials, indoor air, and innovation., with
credits that pertain to the project. The project team uses the project checklist to indicate
which credits and level the team will pursue for LEED certification.
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, What is the difference between a LEED prerequisite and a LEED credit? - ✔✔A LEED
prerequisite is a mandatory project requirement for which no points are assigned but
ensures a minimum level of achievement within a category. Prerequisites are listed in
the categories before the credits on the project checklist. A LEED credit is a part of a
category within LEED rating system adaptation that is assigned a point or a range of
points, as listed on a project checklist. A project team attempts to meet credit
requirements of their choosing to earn points toward LEED certification.
What is a credit interpretation request (CIR)? - ✔✔A credit interpretation (CIR) is a fee
based inquiry to the USBGC from a project team requesting information about how to
implement a strategy for a certain prerequisite or credit.
Explain the role of the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), formly the Green
Building Certification Institute. - ✔✔The Green Certification Business Inc. (GBCI),
formally the Green building Certification Institute, is the only certification and
credentialing body within green business and sustainability industry to exclusively
administer project certifications and professional credentials and certificates for LEED,
PEER, WELL, SITES, EDGE, and GRESB.
What is LEED and what do the letters stand for? - ✔✔The U.S Green Building Council
(USGBC) LEED green building program is the preeminent program for the design,
construction, maintenance, and operation of high performance green building. LEED
stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
What is the LEED AP credential and how is it earned? - ✔✔The LEED AP credential is
the advanced level of LEED credentials for professionals who can demonstrate
advanced knowledge in the green building and expertise in a particular rating system,
such as BD+C, O+M, ID+C, Homes, or NED. The LEED AP credential is earned by
passing one of the LEED AP with specialty exams for first passing the LEED Green
Associate exam.
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