Overview of USGBC and LEED
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agent - ✔✔Person (or entity) who is granted actual authority by the owner to register
the project and accept the certification agreement.
albedo - ✔✔A metric to define the reflectivity of an object from darkest black to white
using a scale from 0 to 1.
certification level - ✔✔A LEED designation based on point thresholds met, such as
LEED® Certified™, LEED Silver®, LEED Gold®, and LEED Platinum®.
certification process - ✔✔A hierarchy of assigned tasks completed through LEED
Online.
checklist - ✔✔A single-page list containing the name of the rating system adaptation
and a series of categories that pertain to the site, transportation, water, energy,
materials, indoor air, and innovation of the project.
credit - ✔✔A point or range of points given depending on its credit weighting.
credit interpretation request (CIR) - ✔✔A fee-based inquiry to the USGBC as to how to
implement a strategy for a certain prerequisite or credit.
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, Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) - ✔✔A third-party organization that
provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification
programs related to green building.
impact categories - ✔✔The environmental issues that LEED projects aim to address.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED®) - ✔✔The U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) LEED green building program is the preeminent program
for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of high-performance green
buildings.
LEED AP® - ✔✔The advanced level of LEED credentials that requires an advanced
knowledge in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system.
LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) - ✔✔Buildings that are new
construction or major renovation.
LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovations - ✔✔A LEED rating system for
new buildings and major renovations.
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell Development - ✔✔A LEED rating system for core and
shell projects.
LEED BD+C: Schools - ✔✔A LEED rating system specifically designed for school
buildings.
LEED BD+C: Retail - ✔✔A LEED rating system for retail buildings.
LEED BD+C: Data Centers - ✔✔A LEED rating system for data center facilities.
LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers - ✔✔A LEED rating system for
warehouses and distribution centers.
LEED BD+C: Hospitality - ✔✔A LEED rating system for hospitality projects.
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Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
100% Pass
agent - ✔✔Person (or entity) who is granted actual authority by the owner to register
the project and accept the certification agreement.
albedo - ✔✔A metric to define the reflectivity of an object from darkest black to white
using a scale from 0 to 1.
certification level - ✔✔A LEED designation based on point thresholds met, such as
LEED® Certified™, LEED Silver®, LEED Gold®, and LEED Platinum®.
certification process - ✔✔A hierarchy of assigned tasks completed through LEED
Online.
checklist - ✔✔A single-page list containing the name of the rating system adaptation
and a series of categories that pertain to the site, transportation, water, energy,
materials, indoor air, and innovation of the project.
credit - ✔✔A point or range of points given depending on its credit weighting.
credit interpretation request (CIR) - ✔✔A fee-based inquiry to the USGBC as to how to
implement a strategy for a certain prerequisite or credit.
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, Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) - ✔✔A third-party organization that
provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification
programs related to green building.
impact categories - ✔✔The environmental issues that LEED projects aim to address.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED®) - ✔✔The U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) LEED green building program is the preeminent program
for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of high-performance green
buildings.
LEED AP® - ✔✔The advanced level of LEED credentials that requires an advanced
knowledge in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system.
LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) - ✔✔Buildings that are new
construction or major renovation.
LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovations - ✔✔A LEED rating system for
new buildings and major renovations.
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell Development - ✔✔A LEED rating system for core and
shell projects.
LEED BD+C: Schools - ✔✔A LEED rating system specifically designed for school
buildings.
LEED BD+C: Retail - ✔✔A LEED rating system for retail buildings.
LEED BD+C: Data Centers - ✔✔A LEED rating system for data center facilities.
LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers - ✔✔A LEED rating system for
warehouses and distribution centers.
LEED BD+C: Hospitality - ✔✔A LEED rating system for hospitality projects.
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