LEED-Green-Associate Premium Exam Questions

A scorecard rule for LEED Credit Point Allocation is that there is a maximum of 100 base points available for each rating system. These points are distributed among the different credit categories based on their relative contribution to the overall environmental impact and human health benefits of a project. The point allocation process is informed by a weighting methodology that uses life cycle assessment and expert judgment to assign weights to each of the LEED impact categories. The impact categories reflect the goals and priorities of LEED, such as reversing climate change, enhancing human health, protecting water resources, and promoting social equity. References: LEED v4 Impact Category and Point Allocation Process Overview1; LEED scorecard5

LEED AP credentials can contribute a point under the Innovation category, which rewardsprojects for achieving exceptional or innovative performance above the requirements set by the LEED rating system12. Having a LEED AP with specialty on the projectteam is one of the possible strategies to earn this point, as it demonstrates expertise and commitment to the green building process34. The specialty credential must match the rating system of the project4.

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Innovation | U.S. Green Building Council

LEED v4.1 BD+C | U.S. Green Building Council

Get a LEED AP with specialty on your team | LEEDuser

LEED professional credentials | U.S. Green Building Council

Acomposting toileteliminates water use by not requiring any water for flushing, unlike traditional or low-flow fixtures:

“Composting toilets… operate without water use, thus eliminating indoor water demand for flushing.”

WaterSense toilets and low-flow lavatories reduce water use but do not eliminate it.

Occupancy sensors are devices that detect the presence or absence of people in a space and automatically turn the lights on or off accordingly. By installing occupancy sensors for the building’s lighting system, projects can achieve two benefits: improving the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and reducing the energy consumption. Occupancy sensors can enhance the IEQ by providing lighting control for individual spaces, allowing occupants to adjust the light levels to their preferences and needs. Occupancy sensors can also save energy by avoiding unnecessary lighting when spaces are unoccupied, thus lowering the electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions. References: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 507 1; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Operations and Maintenance, p. 241 1