LEED EXAM 1 PREP
STUDY GUIDE REVIEWED
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
Which rules provide guidance for making a decision when several rating systems
appear to be appropriate? Choose two. - ANS-40/60 and use the rating system that is
most applicable
What must the project team submit via LEED Online in order to verify prerequisite and
credit compliance? - ANS-Credit forms
Which source consumes the largest amount of energy in commercial buildings? - ANS-
Space heating
Which standard, code, organization, or policy provides legal protection of the ozone
layer in the U.S? - ANS-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which mandatory requirements must all LEED rating systems comply with? Choose
two. - ANS-Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) and Prerequisites
What is the baseline water consumption for a water closet? - ANS-1.6 gallons per flush
The Triple Bottom Line evaluates the human and environmental effects associated with
which one of these collections? - ANS-Social, environmental, and economic
, Which types of construction related debris does Construction and Demolition (C&D)
Waste Management Planning prohibit? Choose two. - ANS-Land clearing debris and
alternative daily cover (ADC)
Within what distance from the project site does the Location Valuation Factor require
several types of MR materials and products to be sourced (extracted, manufactured,
purchased)? - ANS-100 miles
In the Systems Thinking process, closed systems are synonymous with which of the
following? - ANS-Cradle to cradle performance
For Storage and Collection of Recyclables, a building recycling program must include
which of these items? Choose three. - ANS-Plastic, metal, cardboard
What are two primary responsibilities of the Green Building Certification Institute
(GBCI)? Choose two. - ANS-Develops and administers LEED professional
credentialing/Administers the LEED (building) certification program
What determines the Regional Priority credits that are made available to the project? -
ANS-the geographically specific location of the project
Which of the following describe how the LEED project boundary is defined? - ANS-The
boundary description that is submitted for certification
How many LEED certification systems are there? - ANS-21
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use? -
ANS-Used process water
Which standard or program compares the energy performance of multiple buildings? -
ANS-ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
STUDY GUIDE REVIEWED
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
Which rules provide guidance for making a decision when several rating systems
appear to be appropriate? Choose two. - ANS-40/60 and use the rating system that is
most applicable
What must the project team submit via LEED Online in order to verify prerequisite and
credit compliance? - ANS-Credit forms
Which source consumes the largest amount of energy in commercial buildings? - ANS-
Space heating
Which standard, code, organization, or policy provides legal protection of the ozone
layer in the U.S? - ANS-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which mandatory requirements must all LEED rating systems comply with? Choose
two. - ANS-Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) and Prerequisites
What is the baseline water consumption for a water closet? - ANS-1.6 gallons per flush
The Triple Bottom Line evaluates the human and environmental effects associated with
which one of these collections? - ANS-Social, environmental, and economic
, Which types of construction related debris does Construction and Demolition (C&D)
Waste Management Planning prohibit? Choose two. - ANS-Land clearing debris and
alternative daily cover (ADC)
Within what distance from the project site does the Location Valuation Factor require
several types of MR materials and products to be sourced (extracted, manufactured,
purchased)? - ANS-100 miles
In the Systems Thinking process, closed systems are synonymous with which of the
following? - ANS-Cradle to cradle performance
For Storage and Collection of Recyclables, a building recycling program must include
which of these items? Choose three. - ANS-Plastic, metal, cardboard
What are two primary responsibilities of the Green Building Certification Institute
(GBCI)? Choose two. - ANS-Develops and administers LEED professional
credentialing/Administers the LEED (building) certification program
What determines the Regional Priority credits that are made available to the project? -
ANS-the geographically specific location of the project
Which of the following describe how the LEED project boundary is defined? - ANS-The
boundary description that is submitted for certification
How many LEED certification systems are there? - ANS-21
Which type of water is permitted as an alternative water source for indoor water use? -
ANS-Used process water
Which standard or program compares the energy performance of multiple buildings? -
ANS-ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
