LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE 35 QUESTION SAMPLE EXAM

1 LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE 35 question sample exam 2 LEED GA 35 question sample exam GREENSTEP _____ Introduction GreenStep is committed to empowering members of the building community with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and successfully apply the LEED Rating System to their projects. One of the first steps towards understanding how to effectively implement LEED is to become a LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE , demonstrating a basic understanding of the LEED Rating System and related concepts.

2 In addition to our LEED specific educational programs, study material and full length practice exams , GreenStep offers this free LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE SAMPLE Exam to help you prepare to pass the test with confidence the first time. The following compilation of test questions accurately reflects the types of questions you will encounter on the LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE Exam. To get the most benefit out of this SAMPLE exam, we recommend taking it under exam style conditions (less than one and a half minutes per QUESTION ) while practicing good test taking strategies such as eliminating incorrect answers and focusing on selecting the best of the remaining answer(s).

3 Although there is not a defined number of questions you must get right to pass the real exam, you should be able to correctly answer at least 90% of the questions in this SAMPLE exam in order to feel confident going into the test. As with the real exam, there is no partial credit given for questions with multiple choice format. Once you ve completed all the questions, send an email to to receive the answer key. In addition to this free SAMPLE exam, GreenStep s industry leading LEED Exam Training workshops and full length LEED Practice exams have proven highly effective in preparing people to pass the LEED exam.

4 Our courses deliver the material in a clear and concise format while presenting the types of exam questions that are asked so you know what and how to study. We also review example scenarios from real world projects to help you better understand and remember the material while giving you an opportunity to put the concepts to practice. See the back page of this exam for a list of what participants are saying about our workshops and related study material. With a pass rate of over 95%, the results speak for themselves. To purchase our full length LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE practice exam or study guide, schedule a LEED Exam Training workshop or Continuing Education course for your organization, or to inquire about GreenStep s Professional Project Experience Program, please visit our website at GREENSTEP LEED GA 35 question sample exam 3 _____ _____ GreenStep LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE 35 question sample exam 1.

5 Which of the following are possible consequences of lowering the Lighting Power Density on a project? (Choose 2) a) Reduce heating loads. b) More controllability over indoor lighting. c) Reduce cooling loads. d) Energy savings associated with less energy required for lighting. 2. Which refrigerant is environmentally preferable? a) CFC. b) HCFC. c) HFC. d) All of the above. 3. Which of the following factors is NOT included in the calculations for Indoor Water Use Reduction? (Choose 2) a) Whether or not lavatory sinks have automatic controls. b) The total number of water efficient water closets and urinals in the building.

6 C) The total number of Full Time Equivalents. d) The flow rate of the showerheads. e) The Average Gallons per Use (AGU) of dishwashers. 4. When submitting Design phase credits, which of the following represent possible review responses issued by the USGBC? (Choose 2) a) Accepted. b) Denied. c) Anticipated. d) Not approved. e) Earned. f) Achieved. 5. Which of the following standards relates specifically to carpets? a) GREEN Seal Standard 37. b) South Coast Air Quality Management District, Rule 1113. c) GREEN Label Plus Program. d) ASHRAE 55 2004. e) GREEN Label Program. 4 LEED GA 35 question sample exam GREENSTEP _____ 6.

7 Which of the following strategies might be applied towards achieving Construction Waste Management? (Choose 2) a) Using materials with recycled content such that the sum of post consumer recycled content plus one half of the pre consumer content constitutes at least 10% (based on cost) of the total value of the materials in the project. b) Crushing existing concrete foundations on site to reuse as baserock. c) Donating excavated soil to an adjacent Habitat for Humanity building undergoing construction. d) Diverting wood scraps from the landfill by selling them to a nearby facility that produces particleboard.

8 E) Diverting lead based paint found on site from the landfill by taking it to a hazardous materials facility. 7. A new 6 story apartment complex is being constructed in an urban setting. Due to budget concerns, the project team has chosen to replace bamboo cabinets with cabinets made from particleboard produced mainly from discarded wood chips. Based on the information above, which of the following credits would most likely be affected (either positively or negatively) by this decision? (Choose 3) a) Certified Wood. b) Low Emitting Materials, Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products. c) Building Reuse, Non structural elements.

9 D) Recycled Content. e) Rapidly Renewable Materials. 8. Which of the following are covered under Low Emitting Materials with respect to LEED? (Choose 3) a) Clear finishes on interior cabinets. b) Carpet. c) Insulation. d) Medium Density Fiberboard used on interior doors. e) Roofing adhesive. 9. Which of the following represents xeriscaping? a) Planting trees that can provide food for the building occupants such as apple or orange trees. b) An advanced drip irrigation system that responds to water demand by sensing soil moisture content. c) A landscape design that directs the flow of rainwater on site to the area that requires the most irrigation.

10 D) A landscape design that requires little or no irrigation or maintenance. e) Using artificial turf in place of real grass. 10. A 5 story multifamily residential building built in the 1950 s is undergoing a major renovation. The existing air conditioning equipment contains CFCs based refrigerants that are known to be harmful to the environment. In order to comply with Fundamental Refrigerant Management, what is required timeline for phasing out CFCs in all air conditioning equipment? a) CFCs must be phased out no later than 10 years after project completion. b) CFCs must be phased out prior to project completion.