Chapter 2: The Test Process

Question 1

Knowledge Domains

Answer 1

The content areas of the LEED Green Associate exam that reflect the rating systems’ credit categories and what an exam candidate needs to know, including concepts such as the LEED process, integrative strategies, LEED credit categories, and project surroundings and public outreach.

Question 2

LEED Core Concepts Guide

Answer 2

A guide that introduces green building fundamentals to serve as a foundation for more advanced study of green building and the LEED rating systems. It is one of the primary references candidates should study for the LEED Green Associate exam.

Question 3

LEED Green Associate Exam

Answer 3

A LEED professional credential exam that tests general knowledge of commercial and residential green building practices for both new construction and existing buildings, developed and updated by subject matter experts. An exam candidate has 2 hours to complete the exam, which consists of 100 random multiple-choice questions, and must score 170 points or above out of 200 to pass.

Question 4

Primary References

Answer 4

A list of important reference sources presented in the LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook that an exam candidate should study as a basis for test day success.

Question 5

Task Domains

Answer 5

The content areas of the LEED Green Associate exam that reflect the tasks necessary to perform LEED safely and effectively, including concepts such as LEED project and team coordination, LEED certification process, analyses required for LEED credits, and advocacy and education for adoption for LEED rating system.

Question 6

3 Factors the Exam is Designed to Asses

Answer 6

1) Ability to recall facts
2) Ability to solve problems using principles and procedures described in exam references
3) Ability to analyze problems to determine the relationships that exist among elements

Question 7

Upon passing the LEED Green Associate Exam, what titles can the individual use?

Answer 7

1) “LEED Green Associate”

2) “LEED Green Assoc”

Question 8

After registration, how long does the applicant have to take the exam, as well as how many chances can they have to take it?

Answer 8

The applicant will have 1 year to take the exam and can have up to 3 chances in that year to pass.

Question 9

3 Types of Exam Questions

Answer 9

1) Recall Items
2) Application Items
3) Analysis Items

Question 10

What do Recall Items Questions do?

Answer 10

They assess a candidate’s ability to recall factual information.

Question 11

What do Application Items Questions do?

Answer 11

They assess the candidate’s ability to solve problems using principles and procedures described in exam references.

Question 12

What do Analysis Items Questions do?

Answer 12

They assess the candidate’s ability to analyze a problem and come up with a solution based on the elements of the problem.

Question 13

What must a LEED Green Associate do every 2 years to maintain their title?

Answer 13

They must report at least 15 hours of continuing education in LEED or green buildings.

Question 14

3 Main Reference Materials for the LEED Green Associate Exam

Answer 14

1) LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook
2) Primary References listed at the end of the handbook
3) The LEED v4 Rating Systems

Question 15

9 Major LEED Knowledge Domains

Answer 15

1) LEED Process
2) Integrative Strategies
3) Location and Transportation
4) Sustainable Sites
5) Water Efficiency
6) Energy and Atmosphere
7) Materials and Resources
8) Indoor Environmental Quality
9) Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

Question 16

5 LEED v4 Rating Systems

Answer 16

1) LEED BD+C (Building Design and Construction)
2) LEED ID+C (Interior Design and Construction)
3) LEED O+M (Building Operations and Maintenance)
4) LEED ND (Neighborhood Development)
5) LEED Homes (Homes Design and Construction)