LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE V5 EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The practice of placing windows or other transparent media and reflective surfaces so that
during the day natural light provides effective internal illumination is referred to as:
A. Natural ventilation
B. Lighting power density
C. Daylighting
D. Passive ventilation
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 2
On a project with an older existing HVAC&R system that uses CFCs what can the project
team do to earn LEED certification?
A. Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants
B. Purchase carbon credits
C. Replace the CFCs with Halons
D. Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates to offset the CFC use
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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,Question 3
What are acceptable ways to use USGBC in text according to the USGBC Trademark Policy?
(CHOOSE 2)
A. United States Green Building Council
B. US Green Building Council
C. U.S. Green Building Council
D. USGBC
E. U.S. GBC
CORRECT ANSWER
C&D
Question 4
A vehicle must meet which requirement to be considered low-emitting and fuel-efficient?
A. Green Seal score of 40 or more
B. Green-e score of 40 or more
C. Green score of 40 or more
D. Green Label score of 40 or more
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 5
What statement is true about RECs?
2
,A. RECs are reduced from utility bills
B. RECs depreciate in value
C. RECs are tradable commodities
D. RECs provide electricity
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 6
Which LEED category has the greatest total number of points a project can earn?
A. Water Efficiency
B. Sustainable Sites
C. Energy and Atmosphere
D. Indoor Environmental Quality
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
Some wood flooring recovered onsite from a renovation project was refurbished and
reused onsite. What type of material is the wood flooring considered?
(CHOOSE 2)
A. Regional/local material
B. Recycled content
C. Salvaged material
D. Virgin wood
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A&C
Question 8
Which of the following is a strategy to prevent storm water runoff?
A. Locating the building 40 feet from a water body
B. Replacing native plants with turf grass to capture and filter the water
C. Minimizing the quantity of open space in the project boundary
D. Installing a vegetated roof
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 9
Which of the following are transient occupants?
(CHOOSE 2)
A. Shift workers
B. Full time employees
C. Shoppers
D. College students in a classroom
E. Part-time receptionists
CORRECT ANSWER
C&D
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The practice of placing windows or other transparent media and reflective surfaces so that
during the day natural light provides effective internal illumination is referred to as:
A. Natural ventilation
B. Lighting power density
C. Daylighting
D. Passive ventilation
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 2
On a project with an older existing HVAC&R system that uses CFCs what can the project
team do to earn LEED certification?
A. Replace the CFCs with natural refrigerants
B. Purchase carbon credits
C. Replace the CFCs with Halons
D. Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates to offset the CFC use
CORRECT ANSWER
A
1
,Question 3
What are acceptable ways to use USGBC in text according to the USGBC Trademark Policy?
(CHOOSE 2)
A. United States Green Building Council
B. US Green Building Council
C. U.S. Green Building Council
D. USGBC
E. U.S. GBC
CORRECT ANSWER
C&D
Question 4
A vehicle must meet which requirement to be considered low-emitting and fuel-efficient?
A. Green Seal score of 40 or more
B. Green-e score of 40 or more
C. Green score of 40 or more
D. Green Label score of 40 or more
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 5
What statement is true about RECs?
2
,A. RECs are reduced from utility bills
B. RECs depreciate in value
C. RECs are tradable commodities
D. RECs provide electricity
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 6
Which LEED category has the greatest total number of points a project can earn?
A. Water Efficiency
B. Sustainable Sites
C. Energy and Atmosphere
D. Indoor Environmental Quality
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
Some wood flooring recovered onsite from a renovation project was refurbished and
reused onsite. What type of material is the wood flooring considered?
(CHOOSE 2)
A. Regional/local material
B. Recycled content
C. Salvaged material
D. Virgin wood
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
A&C
Question 8
Which of the following is a strategy to prevent storm water runoff?
A. Locating the building 40 feet from a water body
B. Replacing native plants with turf grass to capture and filter the water
C. Minimizing the quantity of open space in the project boundary
D. Installing a vegetated roof
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 9
Which of the following are transient occupants?
(CHOOSE 2)
A. Shift workers
B. Full time employees
C. Shoppers
D. College students in a classroom
E. Part-time receptionists
CORRECT ANSWER
C&D
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