Free LEED GA Practice Exam V5

1. Question

What is Arc used for in the LEED process?

Writing LEED Interpretations

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Managing fees and appeals

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Managing project data

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Generating MPR waivers

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2. Question

Which body performs third-party technical reviews of LEED projects?

GBCI

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USGBC

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ASHRAE

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ANSI

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3. Question

Which is not allowed by the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)?

1,200 sf office in a fixed building

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3,100 sf modular sales trailer

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10,000 sf retail store

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50,000 sf school with complete boundary

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4. Question

When should integrative analysis occur for maximum benefit?

During post-occupancy

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After schematic design

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During commissioning

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Pre-design

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5. Question

Which standard options are referenced in EAp2 Minimum Energy Efficiency?

ASHRAE 55-2023 or 62.1-2022

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ASHRAE 90.1-2019 or 90.1-2022

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Title-24 or NEC

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ISO 50001 only

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6. Question

Which scope of systems must be commissioned at minimum for Fundamental Commissioning (EAp3)?

HVAC, power, lighting, and data cabling

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HVAC and lighting controls

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Envelope and HVAC

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Envelope, HVAC, service hot water

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7. Question

A city-center office targets SSc6: Light Pollution Reduction. The lighting designer wants to set the lighting boundary 5 m beyond the property line along a public sidewalk to coordinate with municipal poles. Which statement best reflects LEED’s approach?

The lighting boundary must always match the property line without exceptions

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Extending the boundary is allowed if luminance is unchanged

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Extending the lighting boundary is allowed in limited cases defined by the credit

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The boundary may be extended for off-site advertising signage

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8. Question

A grocery tenant fit-out pursues EAc7: Enhanced Refrigerant Management. Which strategy directly aligns with the credit’s requirements for food retail areas?

Achieve GreenChill certification at the project’s applicable level

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Use HCFCs with reduced leakage rates

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Reduce chiller size to decrease annual refrigerant charge

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Purchase RECs to offset refrigerant purchases

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9. Question

A base building project commits to EAc1: Electrification Option 2. Which of the following retains compliance?

Gas-fired space heating with condensing boilers

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Gas-fired domestic hot water for guest rooms

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Diesel standby generator supporting peak-shaving during normal operation

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Electric heat pumps for space heating; gas range in a commercial kitchen

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10. Question

A downtown high-rise is evaluating SSc2: Accessible Outdoor Space. Which statement reflects the vegetated area rule?

At least 15% must be outdoor and at least 10% vegetated

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At least 20% must be outdoor and at least 15% vegetated

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At least 30% must be outdoor and at least 25% vegetated

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At least 40% must be outdoor and at least 10% vegetated

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11. Question

A project team claims WEp1: Water Metering and Reporting is satisfied by installing building-level potable water meters and sub-meters at all restrooms. What key requirement is still missing?

Hourly data access in real time

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Sub-meters on process water end uses

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Advanced leak detection analytics

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Share whole-building data with USGBC at least annually for 5 years

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12. Question

Which set of tasks is explicitly required by the Operational Carbon Projection and Decarbonization Plan (EAp1) prerequisite?

Hourly simulated model, utility calibration, M&V plan

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Simple energy model, site energy estimate

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Net-zero feasibility study and LEED Zero application

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ASHRAE 90.1 energy cost budget modeling

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13. Question

The Minimum Energy Efficiency (EAp2) prerequisite offers what compliance options?

Title 24: 2019 or 2022

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EN 15232 or ISO 50001

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Passive House PHI classic or plus

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ASHRAE 90.1-2019 or ASHRAE 90.1-2022

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14. Question

Under Minimize Site Disturbance (SSp1), which document must be prepared to prevent soil loss and water pollution during construction?

Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan

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Vegetation Management Plan

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Report for operations

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Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan

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15. Question

During schematic design, a team wants to confirm whether a strategy counts toward a LEED credit. What’s the best path to get an official ruling usable by all projects?

Ask the local code official

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Post a question in a forum

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Email USGBC education support

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Submit a CIR

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16. Question

Which hazard mitigation counts toward SSc4 Enhanced Resilient Site Design?

Designing shade structures for extreme heat

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Installing demand-controlled ventilation

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Using recycled carpet tile

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Daylight controls in open office

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17. Question

For MRp2, which LCA boundary is called “cradle-to-gate”?

C1–C4: end-of-life

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B1–B7: use stage

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A1–A5: product + construction

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A1–A3: raw extraction, transport, manufacturing

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18. Question

Which statement about LEED scorecards is correct?

They verify prerequisites during review

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They are generated by GBCI after submission

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They are checklists for goal setting

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They are only used at the end of design

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19. Question

In Renewable Energy (EAc4), which description accurately matches Tier 3 procurement?

Green-e provider; 5-year term; ≥25% of annual energy

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Net-metered exports; 2-year term; ≥20% of annual energy

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Any REC; 10-year term; ≥15% of annual energy

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Green-e provider; 10-year contract; ≥50% of annual energy

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20. Question

For WEc1 Option 1, which statement about submeter data access is correct?

Weekly downloads are sufficient

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Manual logs meet the intent

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Submeter data must be mailed quarterly

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Real-time access via BMS or cloud is acceptable

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21. Question

Which two actions align with EAc7: Enhanced Refrigerant Management? (Choose 2)

Use refrigerants with low GWP or eliminate refrigerants where feasible

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Increase chiller size to reduce annual refrigerant charge

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Limit refrigerant leakage via tight systems/monitoring (e.g., GreenChill practices)

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Offset refrigerants with renewable energy credits

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22. Question

Which of the following is not listed as a Minimum Program Requirement (MPR) in this module?

Permanent location on existing land

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Reasonable project boundary

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Commitment to share whole-building water and energy data

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Minimum gross floor area of 1,000 sq ft (93 m²)

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23. Question

The bird-friendly glass requirement caps the maximum threat factor at:

20

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30

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40

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60

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24. Question

Parking under cover can contribute to:

Light pollution only

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Heat island reduction

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Erosion control

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Refrigerant phaseout

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25. Question

Which strategy is least effective at preventing light trespass?

Installing interior blinds

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BUG rating compliance

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Shielding exterior luminaires

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Selecting appropriate lighting zones

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26. Question

Which option qualifies as a Priority Site for project location decisions?

Historic main street with specialty retail

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Greenfield with panoramic views

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Remediated brownfield parcel

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Park-adjacent suburban lot

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27. Question

Choose 2: Acceptable WEc1 Submetering subsystems:

Breakroom microwaves

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Commercial kitchen

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Irrigation system

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Exterior signage circuits only

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28. Question

A team specifies locally sourced materials but from a supplier lacking transparency documentation. Which credit path remains available?

Environmental product declarations

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Life-cycle optimization

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Sourcing of raw materials

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Recycled content

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29. Question

Which option qualifies as a Priority Site for project location decisions?

Park-adjacent suburban lot

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Historic main street with specialty retail

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Greenfield with panoramic views

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Remediated brownfield parcel

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30. Question

An acoustical consultant is brought in after occupancy complaints.
Which LEED goal was missed?

Innovation

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Regional Priority

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Commissioning

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Early integration of specialists

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