Questions from LEED GA Practice Tests

What is Arc used for in the LEED process?

managing product data

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

envelope, HVAC, service hot water

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

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

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

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?

Submit a CIR

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

30

Which strategy is least effective at preventing light tresspass?

Installing interior blinds

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

Sourcing of raw materials

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

Building and Materials Reuse

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

heat island reduction

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

100% runoff managed on site

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?

0 points, because off-site power requires at least a 10-year contract

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

tracking and reducing emissions from construction equipment fuel use

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

Alternative daily cover counts towards diversion

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

refrigerants

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

Prroduct procurement

Which SS strategy directly improves biodiversity?

restoring habitat

Which location is least likely to reduce automobile dependence?

Site adjacent to a freeway interchange with no sidewalks

Which choice best matches the “materials reuse” intent?

salvaging interior doors

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

capturing air-handler condensate for irrigation

Which prerequisite requires compliance with ASHRAE 62.1-2022?

Fundamental Air Quality

Which standard applies to Minimum Energy Efficiency prerequisites?

ASHRAE 90.1

A project team submits its prerequisite data and later receives a 25 year business as usual carbon emissions report to review. Who produced the report?

USGBC

Which LEED category requires a Carbon Assessment prerequisite?

Integrative Process

Which two requirements appear among the Indoor Environmental Quality prerequisites? (choose 2)

Adherence to ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022 ventilation rates

Which strategies contribute most directly to the Heat Island Reduction credit? (choose 2)

Installing reflective paving with high solar reflectance

Which IEQ item is most likely to be mistakenly documented under Occupant Experience but actually belongs to testing/monitoring?

Continuous TVOC trend logs

Which MR credit most directly advances circular economy goals?

Building Product Selection and Procurement

Under WEp2” Minimum Water Efficiency (Prescriptive Path), the maximum installed flow rate for showerheads is:

2.00 gpm

MRp1: Planning for Zero Waste Operations requires storage/collection for which six waste streams?

Organics, paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, metals

MRc3, Low-emitting Materials requirements apply to which list? (choose 2)

Adhesives and sealants

EQc2, Biophilic Environment Path 2 requires quality views for at least what portion of spaces?

75%

In WEc2 Enhanced Water Efficiency, Option 5 - Path 3 - Optimize Process Water Use: how much alternative water is needed for 2 points?

30%

MRp1 requires safe disposal procedures for certain items without requiring bins. Which qualifies? (choose 2)

Mercury-containing Lamps

Which statement about MRc4 Building Product Selection and Procurement documentation and scoring is correct?

A product’s cumulative multi-attribute score is capped at 5

Under the lighting environment option, the proximity to windows path requires what share of spaces to be within 20 feet (6 meters) of glazing?

30%

Under LT Equitable Development, how long must location-efficient affordable housing be maintained at affordable levels?

15 years

Under SSc3 Rainwater Management Option 1, which project type can use lower percentile storm thresholds to comply?

Zero lot line projects

Which strategy best reduces single-occupancy vehicle commuting for building occupants?

Transit pass subsidies and unbundled parking options

Under the ventilation energy recovery option of reduce peak thermal loads, which sensible heat recovery effectiveness is required?

75%

In Renewable Energy (EAc4), what is the minimum on-site generation to meet Tier1?

5%

Enhanced commissioning under Option 1 requires compliance with which standard?

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202-2024

A design includes a pond within the accessible outdoor space. Under what condition can it count toward the requirement?

If the average slope gradient at its edges is 1:4 or less

A renovation project targets EAc1, Option 1 All electric space and service water heating. Which proposal keeps the project aligned with this option?

Heat pump space heating and heat pump water heating

Under electrification, which combustion equipment remains permitted even in an all-electric project?

Emergency power generation systems

Under Grid Interactive, what must the automated demand-side management plan be able to demonstrate?

Shed 10% demand for 1 hour

Under enhanced air quality, what does Option 2 require instead of increasing outdoor air?

Achieving additional design limits for indoor contaminants

Storing carpet rolls sealed and off the slab before installation is an example of which construction management practice?

source control

Which task belongs to USGBC rather than GBCI?

Developing the LEED rating systems

According to the module, where are LEED project registration, documentation, and submittals made?

Arc platform

Which of the following strategies directly supports both Indoor Water Efficiency and Outdoor Water Efficiency?

Capturing rainwater for irrigation

Which of the following would NOT be tested under IEQ Enhanced Air Quality?

Refrigerant leakage

Which strategy is LEAST effective for providing access to quality views?

Installing reflective mirrors inside core rooms