LEED V4 GREEN ASSOCIATE -
PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Which of the following materials are may be classified as Rapidly Renewable Materials bio-
based materials under the LEED rating system? (Select 3) - ANS cotton, bamboo, & linoleum
What reference standard sets the baseline for indoor water consumption? - ANS United
States Energy Policy Act of 1992
(and, as amended, the Energy Policy Act of 2005)
All of the following are strategies to reduce outdoor water use EXCEPT? - ANS Choosing
invasive plants
The LEED Checklist has which of the following options next to each credit? - ANS Yes, Maybe,
No
To which of the following might a demand-controlled ventilation system, and the energy saved
from that system, contribute? (Select 2) - ANS Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
How many years of historical rainfall data must project teams obtain in order to achieve Option
1: Percentile of Rainfall Events for the Rainwater Management credit? - ANS 10 years
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, For the Light Pollution Reduction credit, light trespass refers to... - ANS the poor control of
outdoor lighting that crosses property lines and detracts from property values and our quality of
life.
What are the advantages of compact development? (Select 3) - ANS More efficient public
transportation.
Less sprawl.
More pedestrian-friendly.
Which of the following strategies would promote better erosion and sedimentation control
during construction? (Select 2) - ANS Sediment basin & mulching
What are two responsibilities of the contractor that support LEED documentation? (Select 2) -
ANS Provide evidence of waste diverted from landfill
Provide material safety data sheets or other manufacturer source of VOC data with paint
submittals
Which of the following organizations publish data regarding the emissions and/or fuel efficiency
of vehicles? - ANS ACEEE
Which of the following best describes a synergy between EQ and EA? - ANS Increased
daylight glazing could reduce the need for electric lighting
When calculating percentages for recycled content for materials and resources, what is the
equation used? - ANS (.5) pre-consumer + post-consumer
Which two of the following are nonregularly occupied spaces? (select 2) - ANS bathrooms &
hallways
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Which of the following materials are may be classified as Rapidly Renewable Materials bio-
based materials under the LEED rating system? (Select 3) - ANS cotton, bamboo, & linoleum
What reference standard sets the baseline for indoor water consumption? - ANS United
States Energy Policy Act of 1992
(and, as amended, the Energy Policy Act of 2005)
All of the following are strategies to reduce outdoor water use EXCEPT? - ANS Choosing
invasive plants
The LEED Checklist has which of the following options next to each credit? - ANS Yes, Maybe,
No
To which of the following might a demand-controlled ventilation system, and the energy saved
from that system, contribute? (Select 2) - ANS Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
How many years of historical rainfall data must project teams obtain in order to achieve Option
1: Percentile of Rainfall Events for the Rainwater Management credit? - ANS 10 years
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, For the Light Pollution Reduction credit, light trespass refers to... - ANS the poor control of
outdoor lighting that crosses property lines and detracts from property values and our quality of
life.
What are the advantages of compact development? (Select 3) - ANS More efficient public
transportation.
Less sprawl.
More pedestrian-friendly.
Which of the following strategies would promote better erosion and sedimentation control
during construction? (Select 2) - ANS Sediment basin & mulching
What are two responsibilities of the contractor that support LEED documentation? (Select 2) -
ANS Provide evidence of waste diverted from landfill
Provide material safety data sheets or other manufacturer source of VOC data with paint
submittals
Which of the following organizations publish data regarding the emissions and/or fuel efficiency
of vehicles? - ANS ACEEE
Which of the following best describes a synergy between EQ and EA? - ANS Increased
daylight glazing could reduce the need for electric lighting
When calculating percentages for recycled content for materials and resources, what is the
equation used? - ANS (.5) pre-consumer + post-consumer
Which two of the following are nonregularly occupied spaces? (select 2) - ANS bathrooms &
hallways
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
