LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE V5 PREP EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What type of fixture can arn EPA's WaterSense label?
-Washing machine
-HET dual flush toilet
-Dishwasher
-Kitchen sink faucets
CORRECT ANSWER
HET dual flush toilet
Question 2
Which of the following is a strategy to prevent stormwater runoff?
-Installing a vegetated roof
-Locating the building 40 feet from a water body
-Replacing native plants with turf grass to capture and filter the water
-Minimizing the quantity of open space in the project boundary
CORRECT ANSWER
Installing a vegetated roof
Question 3
1
,What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project?
-Establish project goals and green building criteria
-Test green solutions
-Document green materials and systems
-Site selection
CORRECT ANSWER
Establish project goals and green building criteria, Site selection
Question 4
What is the benefit of selecting a project site near mass transit?
-To reduce airborne dust generation
-To reduce impervious cover
-To reduce pollution from automobile use
-To protect greenfields
CORRECT ANSWER
To reduce pollution from automobile use
Question 5
Wastewater from bathroom sinks can:
-Never be recycled and used for irrigation
-Always be used for makeup water in cooling towers
-Always be recycled and used for irrigation
2
,-Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes
CORRECT ANSWER
Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes
Question 6
What statement is true regarding the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and
Maintenance rating system?
-This rating system has precertification
-This rating system has a recertification option
-The rating system requires the building to be owner-occupied
-Individual tenant spaces are eligible for this certification
CORRECT ANSWER
This rating system has a recertification option
Question 7
LEED addresses ozone depletion by setting requirements on the following: (Choose Two)
-Refrigerants
-Green power use
-Automobile use reduction
-Fire suppression system chemicals
CORRECT ANSWER
Refrigerants, Fire suppression system chemicals
3
, Question 8
What needs to be included when providing bicycle storage for people?
-Shared bicycles for employees to move between buildings
-Bicycle lanes for accessibility
-Car bike racks
-Bicycle security
CORRECT ANSWER
Bicycle security
Question 9
How many points are listed for prerequisites on the LEED Scorecard?
-18
-0
-2
-1
CORRECT ANSWER
0
Question 10
Water use reduction helps with what other project area?
-Energy use
-Plumbing codes
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What type of fixture can arn EPA's WaterSense label?
-Washing machine
-HET dual flush toilet
-Dishwasher
-Kitchen sink faucets
CORRECT ANSWER
HET dual flush toilet
Question 2
Which of the following is a strategy to prevent stormwater runoff?
-Installing a vegetated roof
-Locating the building 40 feet from a water body
-Replacing native plants with turf grass to capture and filter the water
-Minimizing the quantity of open space in the project boundary
CORRECT ANSWER
Installing a vegetated roof
Question 3
1
,What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project?
-Establish project goals and green building criteria
-Test green solutions
-Document green materials and systems
-Site selection
CORRECT ANSWER
Establish project goals and green building criteria, Site selection
Question 4
What is the benefit of selecting a project site near mass transit?
-To reduce airborne dust generation
-To reduce impervious cover
-To reduce pollution from automobile use
-To protect greenfields
CORRECT ANSWER
To reduce pollution from automobile use
Question 5
Wastewater from bathroom sinks can:
-Never be recycled and used for irrigation
-Always be used for makeup water in cooling towers
-Always be recycled and used for irrigation
2
,-Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes
CORRECT ANSWER
Sometimes be recycled and used for irrigation, depending on local codes
Question 6
What statement is true regarding the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and
Maintenance rating system?
-This rating system has precertification
-This rating system has a recertification option
-The rating system requires the building to be owner-occupied
-Individual tenant spaces are eligible for this certification
CORRECT ANSWER
This rating system has a recertification option
Question 7
LEED addresses ozone depletion by setting requirements on the following: (Choose Two)
-Refrigerants
-Green power use
-Automobile use reduction
-Fire suppression system chemicals
CORRECT ANSWER
Refrigerants, Fire suppression system chemicals
3
, Question 8
What needs to be included when providing bicycle storage for people?
-Shared bicycles for employees to move between buildings
-Bicycle lanes for accessibility
-Car bike racks
-Bicycle security
CORRECT ANSWER
Bicycle security
Question 9
How many points are listed for prerequisites on the LEED Scorecard?
-18
-0
-2
-1
CORRECT ANSWER
0
Question 10
Water use reduction helps with what other project area?
-Energy use
-Plumbing codes
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