TRUE ADVISOR EXAMINATION TEST 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS UPDATED STUDY GUIDE
◉ what are options for project boundaries?
Answer: for projects located on publicly owned land, within a
greater facility not seeking certification, or campuses that do not
have internal property lines, the project boundary may use the legal
limits of the campus or define an alternative boundary that is wholly
contained within the legally owned site
◉ what can a project boundary exclude
Answer: it may not exclude sections of the property to create
boundaries in unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of achieving
certain credits
◉ does current rating system certify owner/org
Answer: no owner/org/products/services can't be certified as zero
waste currently
◉ other criteria for defining the project (4)
,Answer: 1. all operations must occur within the defined project
boundary and be consistently accounted for in requirements and
credit documentation
2. the entire area contained within the project boundary must be
held by the same ownership, property manager, or developer, or
maintained under one operating body
3. the facility included in the project must be operational for a
minimum of 12 months and have a defined baseline period for waste
diversion data
4. there is no maximum or minimum size for a project to be
considered eligible for certification
◉ materials scope
Answer: the TRUE zero waste certification encompasses all solid
non-hazardous discards (all referred to as materials) generated
within the project boundaries. This includes materials generated
during regular operations as well as those generated during episodic
activities (construction and demolition, special events)
◉ hazardous materials
Answer: defined by the project's local jurisdiction, state, or country
◉ liquid wastes
, Answer: are included in the scope of materials if they are accepted in
the landfill by the local jurisdiction, state, or country. waste water is
not included
◉ steps to achieve certification a project must complete (7)
Answer: 1. register the project with GBCI
2. prepare the application for certification
3. submit application to GBCI
4. receive feedback
5. on-site assessment
6. accept and celebrate
7. submit data
◉ step 1: register the project with GBCI
Answer: 1. provide basic project information
2. complete form and sign agreement
3. pay registration fee
◉ step 2: prepare the application for certification
Answer: 1. must meet minimum program requirements and
minimum point count prior to submitting for certification
2. optional but recommended to seek out assistance from a TRUE
advisor
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS UPDATED STUDY GUIDE
◉ what are options for project boundaries?
Answer: for projects located on publicly owned land, within a
greater facility not seeking certification, or campuses that do not
have internal property lines, the project boundary may use the legal
limits of the campus or define an alternative boundary that is wholly
contained within the legally owned site
◉ what can a project boundary exclude
Answer: it may not exclude sections of the property to create
boundaries in unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of achieving
certain credits
◉ does current rating system certify owner/org
Answer: no owner/org/products/services can't be certified as zero
waste currently
◉ other criteria for defining the project (4)
,Answer: 1. all operations must occur within the defined project
boundary and be consistently accounted for in requirements and
credit documentation
2. the entire area contained within the project boundary must be
held by the same ownership, property manager, or developer, or
maintained under one operating body
3. the facility included in the project must be operational for a
minimum of 12 months and have a defined baseline period for waste
diversion data
4. there is no maximum or minimum size for a project to be
considered eligible for certification
◉ materials scope
Answer: the TRUE zero waste certification encompasses all solid
non-hazardous discards (all referred to as materials) generated
within the project boundaries. This includes materials generated
during regular operations as well as those generated during episodic
activities (construction and demolition, special events)
◉ hazardous materials
Answer: defined by the project's local jurisdiction, state, or country
◉ liquid wastes
, Answer: are included in the scope of materials if they are accepted in
the landfill by the local jurisdiction, state, or country. waste water is
not included
◉ steps to achieve certification a project must complete (7)
Answer: 1. register the project with GBCI
2. prepare the application for certification
3. submit application to GBCI
4. receive feedback
5. on-site assessment
6. accept and celebrate
7. submit data
◉ step 1: register the project with GBCI
Answer: 1. provide basic project information
2. complete form and sign agreement
3. pay registration fee
◉ step 2: prepare the application for certification
Answer: 1. must meet minimum program requirements and
minimum point count prior to submitting for certification
2. optional but recommended to seek out assistance from a TRUE
advisor
