LEED Green Associate: Practice
Exam #1 & Terms And Quality
Answers || 2026/27| Well
Enlightened | A+ Graded
Biodegradable - CORRECT ANSWER Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.
Carbon Footprint - CORRECT ANSWER A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with
an activity.
Ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms
and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes.
Environmental Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER Long term maintenance of ecosystem
components and functions for future generations.
High Performance Green Building - CORRECT ANSWER A structure designed to conserve water
and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and
create a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team - CORRECT ANSWER All the individuals involved in a building project
from early int eh design process, including the design professionals, the owner's
representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors
Life Cycle Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and
potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service
,Market Transformation - CORRECT ANSWER Systematic improvements in the performance of a
market or market segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the performance of
homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency by providing
recognition and comparative performance information through its Energy Star labels
Regenerative Design - CORRECT ANSWER Sustainable plans for built environments that improve
existing conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the local and
global environments - the level beyond sustainable
Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)
What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process? - CORRECT ANSWER Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or the
three legged stool? - CORRECT ANSWER Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and
social responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental
aspects and potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project? - CORRECT
ANSWER Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental impacts and human
benefits
, Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive cooling, high efficiency
mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute to what type of cost savings? - CORRECT
ANSWER Reduced life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result in which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER Reduced energy use & reduced water use
Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on? - CORRECT ANSWER Urban Infill
Lot & Abandoned Strip Mall
Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during which stage? -
CORRECT ANSWER The earliest possible stage
Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity is lower than
conventional buildings by _____. - CORRECT ANSWER 25%
Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to assist in evaluating the potential life cycle costs
and benefits of a green building design strategy?
BIM; BEM; SWPPP; LCA; LCC - CORRECT ANSWER Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
LEED Interpretations - CORRECT ANSWER A project team can contribute to the evolution of the
LEED rating system by submitting a request for precedent-setting rulings to be reviewed first by
a GBCI certification reviewer and then by LEED staff and committee.
What is the name of the third-party online forum written by professionals in the field that
provides tips and guidance on applying LEED credits and the LEED Certification process? -
CORRECT ANSWER LEEDuser
Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product? - CORRECT ANSWER Carpet
Exam #1 & Terms And Quality
Answers || 2026/27| Well
Enlightened | A+ Graded
Biodegradable - CORRECT ANSWER Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.
Carbon Footprint - CORRECT ANSWER A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with
an activity.
Ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms
and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes.
Environmental Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER Long term maintenance of ecosystem
components and functions for future generations.
High Performance Green Building - CORRECT ANSWER A structure designed to conserve water
and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and
create a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team - CORRECT ANSWER All the individuals involved in a building project
from early int eh design process, including the design professionals, the owner's
representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors
Life Cycle Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and
potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service
,Market Transformation - CORRECT ANSWER Systematic improvements in the performance of a
market or market segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the performance of
homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency by providing
recognition and comparative performance information through its Energy Star labels
Regenerative Design - CORRECT ANSWER Sustainable plans for built environments that improve
existing conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the local and
global environments - the level beyond sustainable
Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)
What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process? - CORRECT ANSWER Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or the
three legged stool? - CORRECT ANSWER Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and
social responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental
aspects and potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building project? - CORRECT
ANSWER Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental impacts and human
benefits
, Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive cooling, high efficiency
mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute to what type of cost savings? - CORRECT
ANSWER Reduced life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result in which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER Reduced energy use & reduced water use
Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on? - CORRECT ANSWER Urban Infill
Lot & Abandoned Strip Mall
Green building improvements provide the best return on investment during which stage? -
CORRECT ANSWER The earliest possible stage
Studies show that in LEED buildings, the average annual energy intensity is lower than
conventional buildings by _____. - CORRECT ANSWER 25%
Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to assist in evaluating the potential life cycle costs
and benefits of a green building design strategy?
BIM; BEM; SWPPP; LCA; LCC - CORRECT ANSWER Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
LEED Interpretations - CORRECT ANSWER A project team can contribute to the evolution of the
LEED rating system by submitting a request for precedent-setting rulings to be reviewed first by
a GBCI certification reviewer and then by LEED staff and committee.
What is the name of the third-party online forum written by professionals in the field that
provides tips and guidance on applying LEED credits and the LEED Certification process? -
CORRECT ANSWER LEEDuser
Green label certifies the sustainability criteria of which product? - CORRECT ANSWER Carpet
