Free LEED Green Associate Practice Exam v5 (No Signup)

What is Arc used for in the LEED process?

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

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

When should integrative analysis occur for maximum benefit?

Which standard options are referenced in EAp2 Minimum Energy Efficiency?

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

Which hazard mitigation counts toward SSc4 Enhanced Resilient Site Design?

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

Which statement about LEED scorecards is correct?

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

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

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

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

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

Parking under cover can contribute to:

Which strategy is least effective at preventing light trespass?

EQp1, Construction Management, includes which of the following requirements? (Choose 2)

Choose 2: Acceptable WEc1 Submetering subsystems:

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

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

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

A team selects salvaged doors and casework to meet a high-impact “hard-to-recycle” material target. Which credit is this?

To reduce potable water use, a project replaces cooling towers with air-cooled chillers. What side effect must be evaluated

Which pollutant must be checked under the continuous monitoring path for IAQ?

Installing LED lighting reduces energy use but increases flicker complaints. Which modification maintains both EA and EQ outcomes?

A project uses recycled materials but ships them from 1,000 miles away. What’s the correct credit interpretation?

What is the earliest stage when a project can identify synergistic credit opportunities?

WEp2: Minimum Water Efficiency, Performance Path requires at least what reduction from baseline aggregate indoor water use?

For WEc1: Water Metering and Leak Detection – Option 1, submeter data must be recorded at least:

Which subsystems are listed for WEc1 submetering? (Choose 2)

WEc2: Enhanced Water Efficiency – Option 6 Water Reuse allows which supply sources? (Choose 2)

A project replaces asphalt with open-grid paving. What LEED intent does this directly support?  (Choose 2)

The main objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention plan is to:

What distinguishes open space that qualifies for LEED credit?

Which measure best reduces embodied carbon impacts?

A building achieves exemplary performance in rainwater management. What likely occurred?

The goal of all prerequisites in LEED is to

A project cannot earn certification if it fails to

A project team identifies early opportunities to reduce water demand before selecting plumbing fixtures. Which LEED concept does this best represent?

A mixed-use tower installs solar PV on its roof covering 7% of energy demand, and purchases 25% off-site renewable electricity through a 5-year contract. How many LEED points can the project claim for renewable energy?

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

A developer wants to reduce embodied carbon. Which two strategies directly align with LEED MR credits? (Choose 2)

A project team is considering locating a new office building in a dense urban area. The site is a previously developed parcel within 0.25 miles of bus stops and 0.5 miles of a rail station. However, the site includes a small portion of steep slopes. Which statement best describes the LEED implications?

Using high SRI roofing material improves energy performance unless:

Which statement about MRc5 Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion is incorrect?

Which is NOT a path to daylighting credit compliance?

EQc4 Resilient Spaces, Option 1 references which guideline to manage episodic outdoor air events?

Which two strategies directly reduce occupant exposure to particulates? (choose 2)

Which product would NOT need VOC emission testing under low-emitting materials?

Which guidance is published for other projects to reference?

Choose 2: Acceptable WEc1 Submetering subsystems:

What is the primary purpose of a LEED scorecard during early planning?

Which is NOT eligible as an interior low-emitting product category (MRc3)?

What must the LEED project boundary include?

Which document primarily reports a product’s life-cycle assessment results?

A project aims to reduce parking demand and VMT. Which strategy aligns with Transportation Demand Management?

MRp1 Planning for Zero Waste Operations allows commingled recycling for most streams except:

Entryway systems must:

Source reduction in waste management refers to:

Under Automated Demand-Side Management (EAc6 Option 3), projects must provide controls for which end uses? (Choose 2)

Which system is excluded from commissioning scope under Fundamental Commissioning?

Which set best matches the required goal areas that must be addressed in the OPR/BOD for the Integrative Design Process credit?

Which would NOT help achieve Material Ingredients credit?

In WEc1, what does “makeup water” refer to?

Which of the following is NOT a step of the Integrative Process?

Which item is explicitly in the minimum commissioning scope?

Which SS strategy directly improves biodiversity?

The EAc4 Renewable Energy credit counts which of the following?

Which location is least likely to reduce automobile dependence?

Which strategy would simultaneously contribute to EQc3 Low-Emitting Materials and MRc4 Building Product Selection?

Which material purchase would not contribute to responsible sourcing?

A team considers using an open-grid pavement system in the parking lot. Which combination of credits could it positively impact? (Choose 2)

Which of the following would not count as a diverse use within 0.5 mi (800 m)?

Why does LEED reward projects for locating near existing infrastructure?

What’s the purpose of bicycle network connectivity in LEED?

Which choice best matches the “materials reuse” intent?

A project near a ferry stop with no sidewalks is denied Access to Transit. Why?

A project is located in a cold northern climate with long heating seasons. Which of the following strategies would be least beneficial?

Which strategy is least effective in reducing indoor potable water use?

Under EQc2 Low-Emitting Materials, which item often causes credit failure despite compliant finishes?

Which is NOT listed as sensitive land to avoid?

Light trespass limits are applied using what boundary guidance?

Tree Equity under Heat Island Reduction asks teams to:

Under Minimizing Site Disturbance, the ESC plan should (choose 2):

Which action most directly advances a circular economy procurement goal?

Which strategy lowers new material demand without relying on new product purchases?

The property boundary is:

Which item is not counted toward Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion?

Previously undeveloped sites must protect what portion of greenfield?

How long must project-sponsored transit service operate?

Which actions satisfy the minimum outdoor water efficiency requirement (choose 2)?