Global Warming Potential relates to the potential for a refrigerant to contribute to global warming compared to carbon dioxide. A major renovation of an existing K-12 school would likely use LEED for Schools. In an existing building, a project team can replace CFCs and still earn LEED certification by using any non-CFC refrigerant or natural or HFC refrigerants. Regional materials can reduce transportation costs.

1. LEED Green Associate Pool B
Question 1:
What is Global Warming Potential as it relates to refrigerants?
A The speed at which an appliance loses its refrigerant
B The potential for a single molecule of the refrigerant to destroy the ozone layer
C The efficiency of a refrigerant
D A measurement of how much effect the given refrigerant will have on global warming in relation to
carbon dioxide.
Question 2:
What type of products would carry a Green Seal label?
A Brick
B Carpet
C Wood
D Paints
Question 3:
A major renovation of an existing K-12 school building would likely use what LEED rating system?
A LEED for Core and Shell
B LEED for Commercial Interiors
C LEED for Schools
D LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
E LEED for New Construction
Question 4:
In an existing building, with what can a project team replace CFCs and still earn LEED certification?
A Any non CFC-based refrigerant

2. B Natural ventilation
C Only natural refrigerants
D Only HFCs or natural refrigerants
Question 5:
What is an economic benefit of using Regional Materials?
A Encourage responsible forest management
B Reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials
C Reduce transportation costs
D Support the use of local resources
Question 6:
What should be used during all project phases to verify the green building goals are being met?
A Materials checklist
B ID Credit Catalog
C LEED Score Card
D Commissioning plan
Question 7:
From where are most local codes adopted?
A International Code Council
B USGBC
C Federal regulations
D California laws
Question 8:
What accounting methodology is used to evaluate the economic performance of a product or system over its useful
life?

3. A Life cycle assessment
B Cradle-to-cradle
C Life cycle costing
D Triple bottom line accounting
Question 9:
A product's materials were extracted 300 miles from a project site, while the product was manufactured 600 miles
from the project site. What statement is true about the product?
A The product does not count as a regionally harvested and regionally manufactured material
B The product is considered a regionally harvested and regionally manufactured material
C The product can count as a salvaged material
D The product counts toward source reduction
Question 10:
Cabinetry made from walnut shells would help contribute toward earning what LEED credit?
A Building Reuse
B Regional Materials
C Recycled Materials
D Construction Waste Management
Question 11:
How does drip irrigation save water?
A By using only non-potable water
B By reducing the heat island effect
C By reducing the microclimate factor
D By increasing irrigation efficiency

4. Question 12:
Which of the following is not an alternative LEED recommends for reducing stratospheric ozone depletion?
A Using natural refrigerants
B Designing a building to use natural ventilation
C Selecting refrigerants that have a long atmospheric lifetimes
D Selecting refrigerants with lower ODP and GWP
Question 13:
Which of the following are frequently considered types of blackwater?
A Dishwasher water
B Water from kitchen sinks
C Municipally reclaimed water
D Process water for cooling towers
Question 14:
What impacts a project's ability to achieve Development Density?
A Locating the project near 2 or more bus stops
B Measuring an accurate project boundary
C Making sure the project has pedestrian access to at least 10 basic services within 1/2 mile
D Building on a brownfield site in a dense urban area
Question 15:
What landscaping strategy will best eliminate the need for irrigation?
A Micro-irrigation
B Drip irrigation
C Xeriscaping
D Mulching

5. Question 16:
What does LEED accept as part of a building design to qualify as open space for projects in urban areas?
A Vegetated (green) roofs
B Balconies
C Higher density buildings
D Shaded parking lots
Question 17:
A potential LEED project could be certified under either LEED for Existing Buildings or LEED for New Construction.
How should the project team decide which rating system to use?
A The project team must independently decide which rating system to use
B The rating system that could earn the most points should always be selected
C Use the 40/60 rule
D LEED for New Construction always has priority since it is the most popular rating system
Question 18:
What must occur if a project includes a CFC phase-out plan?
A The project must implement green house gas emissions reporting
B The CFC-based refrigerants must be replaced with HCFCs
C The annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants must be reduced to 5% or less
D The CFC-based refrigerants must be replaced with low ODP refrigerants
Question 19:
A project team for a LEED for New Construction project has decided to implement a community recycling program
that will allow community residents to drop off computers and electronics at the project site. What LEED category
could the project earn points under?
A Sustainable Sites
B Materials and Resources

6. C Energy and Atmosphere
D Indoor Environmental Quality
E Innovation in Design
Question 20:
Locating a project near mass transit would have what economic benefit?
A Transportation costs for material delivery would be reduced
B Habitat and natural resources would be preserved
C Greenfields would be protected
D Parking capacity can be reduced
Question 21:
What defines the open space of a site area if there is no local zoning?
A Constructed area of the project boundary
B Unconstructed area of the project boundary
C Property area minus the development footprint
D Total area within the project boundary of the applicant building
Question 22:
Biomass is what type of material?
A Fly-ash
B Landfill gas
C Animal waste
D Plant material
Question 23:
Who can use the USGBC logo?
A Any USGBC member

7. B Any LEED AP
C Any USGBC member or USGBC chapter
D Only organizations that have received approval by the USGBC marketing department
Question 24:
The baseline water use of a lavatory faucet is:
A 1.0 gpf
B 2.2 gpf
C 2.2 gpm
D 1.0 gpm
Question 25:
What would installing a green roof help with?
A Increasing off-site renewable energy
B Reducing heat islands
C Increasing the lifespan of the roof
D Eliminating CFCs
Question 26:
What is a drawback of using a biofuel-based energy system?
A These systems are not acceptable for LEED credits
B Production is unreliable or inconsistent
C The lack of regulatory oversight
D Fossil fuels must still be used to produce biofuels

8. Question 27:
What will help with reducing stormwater runoff and reducing the heat island effect?
A Installing a bioretention pond
B Harvesting rainwater
C Installing pervious pavement that has high SRI values
D Maximizing the floor-area ratio
Question 28:
Which of these sites if selected would most help with community connectivity?
A A site that has underground parking and open space on the property
B A site located within 1/2 mile walking distance of a commuter rail line
C A site within 1/2 mile walking distance to a public park
D A site located next door to residential condominiums
Question 29:
What does the use of light-colored, pervious paving help with?
A Regional materials
B Heat island effect
C Stormwater management
D Recycling
Question 30:
What best defines durability?
A The practice of managing resources to meet the long-term product needs of humans
B The design choice that has the least environmental impact while considering the triple-bottom-line

9. C Materials that reduce operating costs and maintenance expenses over the product's lifetime
D The ability of a building or any of its components to perform its required function in its service
environment over the period of time without unforeseen cost for maintenance or repair
Question 31
What is a financial benefit of implementing an occupant recycling program?
A Reduced landfill fees
B Reduced extraction of virgin materials
C Minimized air pollution
D Reduced energy use
Question 32:
What is the primary purpose of registering a project for LEED?
A To get media publicity for your company and the project
B To register individuals for the GBCI exams
C To gain access to project tools and resources
D To obtain free USGBC consulting
Question 33:
Average housing density is defined as:
A Housing Units / 120,000 sq. ft.
B Square Footage of Housing Units / 120,000 sq. ft.
C Housing Units / Acres of Buildable Land
D Square Footage of Housing Units / Acres of Buildable Land
Question 34:
The definition of which of the following terms varies by state and local code?

10. A Heat island
B Climate change
C Graywater
D Greenfield
Question 35:
Green building solutions should include a balance:
A Among a limited number of stakeholders
B Between urban and suburban areas
C Between energy use and energy creation
D Among environmental, social, and economic benefits
Question 36:
Which of the following do not contribute to increasing the heat island effect in urban areas?
A Open grid pavement
B Vehicle exhaust
C Bioretention ponds
D Absorption of heat by hardscapes and its radiation to surrounding areas
Question 37:
What are MERV ratings used for?
A Measuring the effectiveness of a sustainable purchasing policy
B Comparing the efficiency of air filters
C Comparing the VOC content of paints and sealers
D Determining the quantity of recycled content in a material

11. Question 38:
A project team decides to build up, instead of out, resulting in an increase in the floor area ratio of an office building.
What credit might this help earn if the additional land area is turned into a dry pond?
A Brownfield Redevelopment
B Water Efficient Landscaping
C Development Density
D Stormwater Design
Question 39:
What is the best type of site to develop on?
A Nature preserve
B Greenfield
C Wetland
D Previously developed site
Question 40:
LEED requires which of the following to be done in order for a project to earn certification?
A Include a LEED AP on the project
B Achieve all prerequisites for the rating system
C Have the project administrator be a LEED AP
D Meet the Minimum Program Requirements
E Achieve at least 50 points
Question 41:
What process uses heat recovery to capture heat from the process of generating electricity and then turns the
recovered heat into thermal energy that can be used to heat a building?
A Tertiary treatment

12. B Cogeneration
C Evopotranspiration
D Commissioning
Question 42:
What item would NOT be included in commingled recycling?
A Food waste
B Glass
C Cardboard
D Metal
Question 43:
Developing in areas near transportation, housing, and jobs in order to leave open spaces and farmland free from
development is called:
A Infill development
B Location and linkage
C Neighborhood pattern and design
D Smart growth
Question 44:
What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings?
A LEED
B LEED Online
C ENERGY STAR
D Green-e

13. Question 45:
What standards would be used for the Energy and Atmosphere category?
A ASHRAE 90.1-2007
B ASHRAE 62.1-2007
C ASHRAE 55-2004
D EPAct 1992
Question 46:
A project team discovers a new way to avoid the heat island effect. How does the LEED certification process reward
this new concept?
A An extra Heat Island Effect point would be awarded
B Heat Island Effect is covered by LEED, so no additional points would be awarded
C An exemplary performance point would be awarded
D An innovative performance point would be awarded
Question 47:
What are the environmental benefits of using salvaged wood flooring in a residential project?
A The wood flooring will reduce the demand for virgin resources
B The wood flooring will have a lower installation cost
C The wood flooring will have a lower cost since it did not have to be extracted from a forest
D The wood flooring will increase the tax base of the local economy
Question 48:
Which of the following is not a credit category for LEED for Neighborhood Development?
A Awareness and Education
B Neighborhood Pattern and Design

14. C Smart Location and Linkage
D Green Infrastructure and Buildings
Question 49:
A vehicle meeting which standard would be considered low-emitting and fuel efficient?
A SCAQMD air quality standards
B Green-e Certified
C Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board
D EPA Transportation and Air Quality standard
Question 50:
Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the 'intent' of a
credit/prerequisite?
A Addresses the synergies and trade-offs between credits
B Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit
C Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit
D Outlines concerns specific to specific regions
Question 51:
What is purchasing products with less packaging an example of?
A Construction waste management
B Waste diversion
C Commingled recycling
D Source reduction

15. Question 52:
Approximately 50% of chillers in existing buildings use what refrigerant?
A HFC-23
B NH3
C CFC-11
D HCFC-22
Question 53:
Which of the following includes standards for accessible design?
A ASHRAE
B Americans with Disabilities Act
C Fair Housing Amendments Act
D Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Question 54:
Who decides if wastewater from showers can be used for irrigation?
A Universal plumbing code
B Local authorities with jurisdiction in the area
C Project team
D USGBC via the CIR process
Question 55:
What must a project do to earn LEED certification after selecting a rating system?
A Pay the relevant fees and have a Green Rater approve the project
B Satisfy relevant prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of points

16. C Earn a minimum number of points only
D Satisfy all prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of points
Question 56:
What statement is true regarding wool carpet made from wool leftover from the carpet manufacturing process?
A This material does not contain recycled content
B This material is an example of post-industrial recycled content
C This material is an example of post-consumer recycled content
D This material is an example of pre-consumer recycled content
Question 57:
Building permit fees for a project are what type of cost?
A Soft cost
B Hard cost
C Life cycle cost
D Operating cost
Question 58:
What should be done to minimize a building's impact on ozone depletion?
A Zero use of CFCs
B Use halons in fire suppression systems
C Reduce heat islands
D Install a green roof

17. Question 59:
Untreated stormwater can NOT be used for what purpose?
A Landscaping fountains
B Drip irrigation
C Washing dishes
D Makeup water
Question 60:
What types of old materials/items does LEED NOT suggest reusing on a project?
A Asphalt
B Furniture
C Showerheads
D Flooring
Question 61:
LEED Minimum Project Requirements prohibit gerrymandering. What does this mean?
A Making the project building area less than 2% of the site area
B Defining the site area to exclude green space between campus projects
C Hiding project costs in ROI calculations
D Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites
Question 62:
___________ of a LEED project must be certified under a single rating system.
A 100%
B The gross floor area

18. C The entire property boundary
D At least 25%
Question 63:
What strategies will not reduce the use of potable water for irrigation?
A Using graywater for irrigation
B Installing native plants
C Using stormwater for irrigation
D Replacing permeable pavement with turf grass
Question 64:
What should potable water be used for?
A Drinking
B Flushing toilets
C Irrigation
D Cooling towers
Question 65:
The baseline water demand within a building includes the measurements of which of the following items?
A Irrigation systems
B Toilets
C Bathroom faucets
D Cooling towers
E Urinals

19. Question 66:
How many points would a project earn for having 3 LEED APs as principal participants on a project?
A 0
B 2
C 3
D 1
Question 67:
LEED credit forms must be signed by which person?
A Project owner
B Local code official
C Declarant
D Project manager
Question 68:
Each commercial (non-homes) rating system is comprised of what elements?
A CIRs
B Credits
C Minimum Program Requirements
D Strategies
E Prerequisites
Question 69:
Which of the following has the greatest direct impact on global warming?
A SRI of a building's roof

20. B Use of natural refrigerants
C Chillers' operating efficiency
D Building orientation
Question 70:
How can a LEED project earn credit for Green Power?
A By installing solar panels
B By selecting a Green-e certified power provider
C By purchasing any renewable energy source
D By purchasing biofuel based power
Question 71:
What does a project team have the ability to do only after a project is registered?
A Submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
B Create a GBCI website account
C Download the LEED Scorecard
D Purchase USGBC reference guides
Question 72:
What does 'LEED Certified' indicate?
A A project that has been certified
B The LEED certification process
C The LEED Rating System
D A project that has been certified at the base level

21. Question 73:
Placing a project's parking underground would help with what LEED credit?
A Heat island effect
B Preferred parking
C Parking capacity
D Recycled materials
Question 74:
What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project?
A Areas with zero development density
B Areas with high development density
C Areas with low development density
D Areas that have not been previously developed
Question 75:
What is an example of climate change?
A A significant two-year increase in wind speeds
B A century-long increase in temperature by 1 degree
C A five-year drought
D An unexpected snowstorm in Phoenix
Question 76:
What is a footcandle?
A Measure of a surface's ability to reflect solar heat
B Measure of the quantity of light falling on a given surface

22. C The amount of liquid a material can pass through
D The ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface to the radiation emitted by a black body at the same
temperature.
Question 77:
What does the success of an integrated project team depend on?
A The choice of materials used
B Commitment to the sustainability goals
C Building codes
D Meeting the project schedule
Question 78:
Which statements are not true regarding LEED projects?
A Projects can earn an Innovation in Design credit by having an individual within the organization who is
already a LEED AP participate in the project
B Projects can earn an Innovation in Design credit by hiring an outside consultant who is a LEED AP to
support the project
C LEED APs are required for projects that use the LEED Volume Program
D A LEED for New Construction project requires a LEED Green Associate to earn an Innovation in
Design credit
Question 79:
A building has a parking garage with a total size of 100,000 SF. The parking garage has five levels of equal size.
What is the parking footprint?
A 10,000 SF
B 20,000 SF
C 50,000 SF
D 100,000 SF

23. Question 80:
A project team has selected a previously developed lot in an urban area to build a new condominium. If the project
site is near a public park what would this help with?
A Reducing the heat island effect
B Increasing open space
C Increasing the development density
D Community connectivity
Question 81:
What LEED rating system extends beyond the building footprint to its landscape as well as its local and regional
context?
A LEED for Retail
B LEED for Neighborhood Development
C LEED for Homes
D LEED for Schools
Question 82:
A contractor purchased some carpet containing VOCs that was manufactured 250 miles from the project site. What
LEED category would this material negatively impact?
A Indoor Environmental Quality
B Sustainable Sites
C Innovation in Design
D Energy and Atmosphere
E Materials and Resources
Question 83:
Which of the following strategies would NOT earn Innovation in Design / Operations credit?

24. A Evaluating the life-cycle assessment of a project's products to show their environmental benefits
B Implementing an educational outreach program
C Implementing a green parking design
D Having stakeholders divert and recycle waste from sources other than the building project
Question 84:
Which of the following refrigerants has the least global warming potential?
A CFC-11
B CFC-12
C HFC-23
D HCFC-123
Question 85:
What term refers to the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service caused
or necessitated by its existence?
A Life cycle assessment
B Hard cost
C Life cycle costing
D Soft cost
Question 86:
What is the building footprint?
A Area of the building structure only
B Entire project boundary
C Building structure and landscapes
D Building structure and hardscapes

25. Question 87:
Potable water is defined as:
A Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption
B Wastewater from bathroom sinks, laundry machines, kitchen sinks and dishwashers
C Untreated house-hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks
D Water that meets or exceeds EPA's drinking water standards
Question 88:
The process of green building begins with the idea of the project and continues until:
A The project begins operating
B The schematic design is completed
C The construction documents are prepared
D The project is reused or recycled
Question 89:
What is the minimum certification level in LEED?
A Certified
B Accredited
C Approved
D certified
Question 90:
What has the lowest priority in building design?
A LEED Rating System

26. B Plumbing codes
C Fire protection codes
D Local building codes
Question 91:
What statement is true regarding HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFCs)?
A HCFCs are a type of natural refrigerant
B HCFCs are the refrigerants with the least direct impact on the environment
C Zero use of HCFCs is required to achieve Fundamental Refrigerant Management
D HCFCs have a low ozone depletion potential compared to CFCs
Question 92:
Which of the following is an example of a source control waste reduction strategy?
A Pre-ordering materials cut to size
B Reusing salvaged materials onsite
C Installing recycling bins onsite
D Using commingled recycling
Question 93:
What statements are true regarding the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system?
A The rating system requires HVAC replacement
B This rating system can only be used if envelope upgrades are done
C This rating system is appropriate for spaces that are undergoing a complete interior fit-out of at least
60% of the certifying gross floor area
D Projects are only eligible if the tenants purchase the space
Question 94:
Installing photovoltaic cells on a building's rooftop will help with what green building area?

27. A Recycled Materials
B Fundamental Refrigerant Management
C Green Power
D Onsite Renewable Energy
Question 95:
How would a project team member determine if a credit has Regional Priority?
A Look at the LEED credit checklist
B Check the appropriate LEED reference guide
C Visit the USGBC website
D Submit a Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR)
Question 96:
What is adaptive reuse?
A The renovation of structures or spaces to improve their efficiency
B The design and construction of a building so that it can serve a future use that is different than its
current use
C The refinishing or refurbishing of building materials
D Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing conditions
Question 97:
Why does the USGBC outline rules on use of its trademarks and logos?
A USGBC wants customers to be directed to its website for clear information
B USGBC wants to be able to charge a fee for logo use
C USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accurately
D USGBC wants to make sure it retains control over what is said about LEED
Question 98:
What strategy will reduce the rate of stormwater runoff?

28. A Install a detention pond
B Install nonporous surfaces with high SRI values
C Install exterior surfaces with high SRI values
D Install water efficient irrigation systems
Question 99:
LEED addresses ozone depletion by setting requirements on the following:
A Refrigerants
B Automobile use reduction
C Green power use
D Fire suppression system chemicals
Question 100:
Can ozone have negative environmental effects?
A Yes, when located in the upper atmosphere
B No, ozone is essential to life on earth
C Yes, depending on where ozone is located
D No, ozone is located in the upper atmosphere