LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL (LEED
AP) EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of LEED certification?
A. Reduce project cost
B. Improve environmental performance
C. Increase construction speed
D. Maximize square footage
LEED focuses on improving environmental performance and
sustainability in buildings.
2. What does the LEED rating system evaluate?
A. Only energy use
B. Only water use
C. Environmental and human health impacts
D. Construction materials only
LEED evaluates energy, water, materials, indoor environmental quality,
and overall sustainability.
3. Which LEED credit category addresses indoor air quality?
A. Sustainable Sites
B. Energy & Atmosphere
C. Indoor Environmental Quality
D. Materials & Resources
,Indoor Environmental Quality focuses on air quality, lighting, and
occupant comfort.
4. What is the minimum LEED certification level?
A. Gold
B. Platinum
C. Certified
D. Silver
LEED certification levels are Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
5. Which strategy reduces a building’s heat island effect?
A. Dark roofing
B. Green roof
C. Increased HVAC capacity
D. Indoor lighting upgrade
Green roofs and reflective surfaces help mitigate heat islands.
6. What is the main purpose of a building’s commissioning process in
LEED?
A. Ensure faster construction
B. Lower material costs
C. Verify building systems perform as designed
D. Increase occupant density
Commissioning ensures HVAC, lighting, and other systems meet design
goals.
7. Which of the following LEED categories includes optimizing energy
performance?
A. Sustainable Sites
B. Energy & Atmosphere
C. Water Efficiency
D. Materials & Resources
, Energy & Atmosphere credits focus on reducing energy use and
emissions.
8. Which water efficiency strategy is encouraged by LEED?
A. Installing standard fixtures
B. Using low-flow fixtures
C. Reducing plumbing maintenance
D. Installing decorative fountains
Low-flow fixtures reduce potable water use and contribute to LEED
credits.
9. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) in LEED is primarily used for:
A. Determining project budget
B. Assessing environmental impact of materials
C. Scheduling construction phases
D. Hiring contractors
LCA evaluates environmental impacts across a material’s lifecycle.
10. Which of the following materials contributes to LEED MR credits?
A. Non-recyclable plastics
B. Recycled content materials
C. Imported stone
D. Standard drywall
Materials with recycled content help achieve Materials & Resources
credits.
11. What is the main objective of the Sustainable Sites category?
A. Reduce indoor air pollutants
B. Minimize environmental impact of site development
C. Maximize building size
D. Reduce construction costs
This category addresses site selection, biodiversity, and stormwater
management.
AP) EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of LEED certification?
A. Reduce project cost
B. Improve environmental performance
C. Increase construction speed
D. Maximize square footage
LEED focuses on improving environmental performance and
sustainability in buildings.
2. What does the LEED rating system evaluate?
A. Only energy use
B. Only water use
C. Environmental and human health impacts
D. Construction materials only
LEED evaluates energy, water, materials, indoor environmental quality,
and overall sustainability.
3. Which LEED credit category addresses indoor air quality?
A. Sustainable Sites
B. Energy & Atmosphere
C. Indoor Environmental Quality
D. Materials & Resources
,Indoor Environmental Quality focuses on air quality, lighting, and
occupant comfort.
4. What is the minimum LEED certification level?
A. Gold
B. Platinum
C. Certified
D. Silver
LEED certification levels are Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
5. Which strategy reduces a building’s heat island effect?
A. Dark roofing
B. Green roof
C. Increased HVAC capacity
D. Indoor lighting upgrade
Green roofs and reflective surfaces help mitigate heat islands.
6. What is the main purpose of a building’s commissioning process in
LEED?
A. Ensure faster construction
B. Lower material costs
C. Verify building systems perform as designed
D. Increase occupant density
Commissioning ensures HVAC, lighting, and other systems meet design
goals.
7. Which of the following LEED categories includes optimizing energy
performance?
A. Sustainable Sites
B. Energy & Atmosphere
C. Water Efficiency
D. Materials & Resources
, Energy & Atmosphere credits focus on reducing energy use and
emissions.
8. Which water efficiency strategy is encouraged by LEED?
A. Installing standard fixtures
B. Using low-flow fixtures
C. Reducing plumbing maintenance
D. Installing decorative fountains
Low-flow fixtures reduce potable water use and contribute to LEED
credits.
9. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) in LEED is primarily used for:
A. Determining project budget
B. Assessing environmental impact of materials
C. Scheduling construction phases
D. Hiring contractors
LCA evaluates environmental impacts across a material’s lifecycle.
10. Which of the following materials contributes to LEED MR credits?
A. Non-recyclable plastics
B. Recycled content materials
C. Imported stone
D. Standard drywall
Materials with recycled content help achieve Materials & Resources
credits.
11. What is the main objective of the Sustainable Sites category?
A. Reduce indoor air pollutants
B. Minimize environmental impact of site development
C. Maximize building size
D. Reduce construction costs
This category addresses site selection, biodiversity, and stormwater
management.
