US Green Building Council LEED Green Associate LEED-Green-Associate Exam Questions

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Question #1 (Topic: demo questions)

The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that

are used in certifying a LEED Platinum Project

contribute to developmental density and Sustainable Sites

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

most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

LEED credits are weighted based on their potential environmental impacts and human benefits. Those that most directly address these areas are given greater weight in the scoring system. This approach is intended to prioritize actions that have the greatest positive impact on critical environmental issues such as climate change, water resources, biodiversity, air pollution, and human health. Reference: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

Question #2 (Topic: demo questions)

Open grid pavement tends to reduce

native habitat

heat island effects

rainwater infiltration

parking space requirements

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Open grid pavement, also known as permeable pavement, allows water to drain through it, reducing runoff and recharging groundwater supplies. It also tends to be lighter in color than traditional asphalt, which means it absorbs less heat from sunlight. This helps to reduce the urban heat island effect, which is a phenomenon where urban areas are significantly warmer than their rural surroundings due to human activities. Reference: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

Question #3 (Topic: demo questions)

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

Perform a life-cycle analysis

Create an energy budget analysis

Conduct a charrette with the project team

Perform an energy model according to ASHRAE 90.1

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

A charrette is an intensive planning session where citizens, designers, and others collaborate on a vision for development. It provides a forum for ideas and offers the unique advantage of giving immediate feedback to the designers. More importantly, it allows everyone who participates to be a mutual author of the plan. This should be conducted first to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on the project goals and strategies before proceeding with detailed analyses or modeling. Reference: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

Question #4 (Topic: demo questions)

Which is an example of regenerative design?

Passive house energy building

A building with a recycling program

A project that uses sustainable materials

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

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Regenerative design is a type of design that goes beyond sustainability and aims to restore or enhance the natural systems that support life. Regenerative design projects not only minimize their environmental impact, but also contribute positively to the environment and society. An example of regenerative design is a building that generates electricity from renewable sources, such as solar panels or wind turbines, and sends the excess electricity to the grid, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the transition to a clean energy economy

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