LEED Green Associate 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which LEED credit category addresses the reduction of heat island effect in urban areas?
- Water Efficiency
- Sustainable Sites (Correct answer)
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Materials and Resources
Correct answer: Sustainable Sites
Sustainable Sites includes credits for heat island reduction, such as using high-reflectance paving and vegetated roofs.
Question 2: What does the term 'commissioning' refer to in the context of LEED certification?
- Hiring a LEED consultant
- Verifying that building systems perform as designed (Correct answer)
- Purchasing renewable energy credits
- Submitting documentation to GBCI
Correct answer: Verifying that building systems perform as designed
Commissioning is the process of verifying and documenting that building systems are installed and operate according to the owner's project requirements.
Question 3: A project team wants to earn the Rainwater Management credit. Which strategy would be MOST effective?
- Installing low-flow fixtures
- Using permeable pavement and bioretention areas (Correct answer)
- Selecting locally sourced materials
- Reducing roof reflectance
Correct answer: Using permeable pavement and bioretention areas
Permeable pavement and bioretention manage stormwater on-site by mimicking natural hydrology.
Question 4: Under LEED for Building Design and Construction, which prerequisite applies to ALL rating systems?
- Green Power and Carbon Offsets
- Fundamental Commissioning and Verification (Correct answer)
- Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning
Correct answer: Fundamental Commissioning and Verification
Fundamental Commissioning and Verification is a required prerequisite across all LEED BD+C rating systems.
Question 5: What is the purpose of an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) benchmark in LEED projects?
- To measure water consumption per square foot
- To quantify a building's annual energy consumption per unit floor area (Correct answer)
- To calculate the percentage of recycled content in materials
- To assess daylighting levels in occupied spaces
Correct answer: To quantify a building's annual energy consumption per unit floor area
EUI expresses a building's energy use as a function of its size, enabling comparison to similar building types.
Question 6: Which organization administers the LEED certification program and reviews project applications?
- U.S. Department of Energy
- American Institute of Architects
- Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) (Correct answer)
- Environmental Protection Agency
Correct answer: Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
GBCI is the third-party organization responsible for administering LEED certification and credentialing.
Question 7: A building achieves 50% potable water reduction compared to baseline. Which LEED category does this contribute to?
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Water Efficiency (Correct answer)
- Sustainable Sites
Correct answer: Water Efficiency
Water Efficiency credits reward projects for reducing potable water use through efficient fixtures, systems, and landscaping.
LEED Green Associate 2
Which LEED credit category addresses the reduction of heat island effect in urban areas?