LEED-Green-Associate Exam Dumps - LEED Green Associate GAFRE Exam (LEED GA)

The Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992 set standards for indoor water fixtures like toilets and faucets, which are used as a baseline for determining water savings in LEED projects. The 2005 amendment to the EPACT further updated these standards. References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources

Strategies for improving building occupants’ comfort and control may consist of installing operable windows, giving occupants lighting control and providing ergonomic furniture. These strategies can enhance the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of a building, which is the physical and psychological conditions of the indoor spaces that affect the health, comfort, and productivity of the occupants. Installing operable windows can allow occupants to adjust the natural ventilation, temperature, and fresh air intake of their spaces. Giving occupants lighting control can allow them to adjust the artificial lighting levels, color, and direction of their spaces. Providing ergonomic furniture can support the physical comfort, posture, and well-being of the occupants12. References: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide2

In LEED v4 BD+C, the Rainwater Management credit is part of the Sustainable Sites (SS) category. This credit aims to reduce the volume and improve the quality of stormwater runoff by mimicking the natural hydrology of the site.

“The intent of this credit is to reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating natural hydrology and water balance of the site.”

– LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, SS Credit: Rainwater Management

Key components include:

Managing rainfall on site using green infrastructure,

Promoting infiltration, evapotranspiration, and reuse,

Addressing both quantity and quality of runoff.

This credit does not fall under:

Water Efficiency (A) – which focuses on reducing potable water use indoors/outdoors.

Location and Transportation (C) – which addresses site accessibility and connectivity.

Energy and Atmosphere (D) – which deals with building energy systems.

Correct answer: B. Sustainable Sites

A project can earn up to four maximum points under the Regional Priority credit. The Regional Priority credit is a bonus credit that rewards projects for addressing environmental issues that are of regional importance. The USGBC regional councils and chapters have identified six environmental issues for each zip code in the United States, and projects can earn one point for each issue they address, up to a maximum of four points. The other options are not correct. One, two, or three points are possible, but not the maximum number of points under the Regional Priority credit. References: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, page 30; USGBC, [Regional Priority], page 1.

Sustainable forestry is the practice of managing forest resources in a way that meets the current and future needs of humans forforest products, while also conserving and enhancing the ecological, social, and economic values of the forest and its surrounding landscape1. One of the key aspects of sustainable forestry is to maintain the biodiversity of the forest, which refers to the variety and abundance of living organisms, such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, and their interactions within the forest ecosystem2. Biodiversity is important for the health and resilience of the forest, as it provides essential ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, water purification, soil formation, nutrient cycling, pollination, pest control, and climate regulation23. Biodiversity also supports the livelihoods, cultures, and well-being of forest-dependent communities and indigenous peoples23.

What is sustainable forestry?

Why is biodiversity important for forests?

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LEED Online is the official platform provided by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for managing the entire LEED project certification process. It is used for:

Project registration

Credit documentation submission

Team collaboration

Tracking review comments

Final certification decisions

As stated in LEED study resources and USGBC documentation:

“LEED Online is the primary tool for managing the LEED certification process. Project teams use it to upload documentation, track progress, and communicate with reviewers.”

Let’s review the incorrect options:

Option A: LEED AP exams are registered through Prometric or the USGBC website, not LEED Online.

Option C: Public project data is viewed via the USGBC project directory, not LEED Online (which is private to project teams).

Option D: Reference guides are purchased through the USGBC online store, not LEED Online.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

LEED defines Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as:

“Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analyzes the environmental impacts of a service, material or product through its entire life cycle.”

This makes LCA distinct from Life Cycle Costing (LCC), which evaluates economic impact.

A wind turbine is a source of green power, which is electricity generated from renewable sources that have low or zero greenhouse gas emissions. A wind turbine converts the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power, which can then be used to generate electricity. Wind power is a clean, abundant, and sustainable form of energy that does not produce air pollution or contribute to climate change. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, wind power accounted for about 8.4% of the total U.S. electricity generation in 2020. The other options are not sources of green power, as they either rely on fossil fuels or nuclear energy, which have significant environmental and social impacts. Clean coal is a term used to describe technologies that aim to reduce the emissions and waste from burning coal, but it is still a carbon-intensive and polluting source of energy. Nuclear fission is a process that splits atoms to release energy, but it also produces radioactive waste that poses long-term health and safety risks. Natural gas captured by hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process that injects water, chemicals, and sand into underground rock formations to release natural gas, but it also causes water contamination, air pollution, and seismic activity. References: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 347 1; [U.S. Department of Energy website]