LEED Green Associate

Here you have the best USGBC LEED Green Associate practice exam questions

You have 100 total questions across 20 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 6, 2026
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Question 1 of 100

The project area defined by the perimeter of a building plan is referred to as the building's

A.

shell

B.

density

C.

footprint

D.

envelope

Suggested Answer: C

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Question 2 of 100

Which is an example of regenerative design?

A.

Passive house energy building

B.

A building with a recycling program

C.

A project that uses sustainable materials

D.

A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid

Suggested Answer: D

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Question 3 of 100

A retail store is pursuing LEED for Interior Design and Construction certification. Which of the following strategies should be conducted first?

A.

Perform a life-cycle analysis

B.

Create an energy budget analysis

C.

Conduct a charrette with the project team

D.

Perform an energy model according to ASHRAE 90.1

Suggested Answer: C

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Question 4 of 100

Open grid pavement tends to reduce

A.

native habitat

B.

heat island effects

C.

rainwater infiltration

D.

parking space requirements

Suggested Answer: B

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Question 5 of 100

The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that

A.

are used in certifying a LEED Platinum Project

B.

contribute to developmental density and Sustainable Sites

C.

are included in the LEED for Buildings Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings rating system

D.

most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits

Suggested Answer: D

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About the USGBC LEED Green Associate Certification Exam

About the Exam

The USGBC LEED Green Associate (LEED Green Associate) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 100 practice questions across 20 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our LEED Green Associate questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.