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LEED GA Exam Prep — 120 cards + Free Mock
$11 / 120 LEED GA cards (LEED v5) + 60Q timed mock (free 25-question version) — ownable .apkg vs free 100–700Q lead-gen banks. Official GA is 100Q / 2h / scaled 170.
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Exam version & sources
LEED Green Associate— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- LEED v5 exam: v4 testing ended April 26, 2026; the final v5 Green Associate exam has been live since September 2026 (English only)
- Official source
- USGBC — LEED Green Associate credential
- Last reviewed
- August 6, 2026
- What this covers
- 120 cards — LEED process, location, sites, water, energy, materials, IEQ
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Free practice test
Free LEED Green Associate Practice Test | 25Q Free
LEED GA knowledge diagnostic — 60-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
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A mixed-use project team wants its development to strengthen the surrounding neighborhood economy, one of the aims of equitable development in LEED. Which action best supports that aim?
Correct: (a) Prioritizing local hiring, locally owned ground-floor tenants, and nearby suppliers Supporting the local economy means the project's spending and activity stay in the community: hiring local workers, leasing to local businesses, and buying from nearby suppliers. This keeps economic benefits close to existing residents and complements walkable, mixed-use street life.
A developer is choosing between publishing its own green building checklist and pursuing LEED certification. Which benefit does LEED offer that a self-declared checklist cannot?
Correct: (b) Independent third-party review confirming the project met published LEED requirements LEED's market value rests on verification: GBCI reviews project documentation against published requirements, so owners, tenants and investors can trust the claim. A self-written checklist has no independent reviewer, which is why it carries less credibility in leasing, financing and public disclosure.
Early in design, a team wants to cut the size and cost of the HVAC plant for a new office building. Which sequence of decisions follows the load-reduction approach that LEED encourages?
Correct: (a) Improve envelope and reduce internal loads first, then size efficient equipment, then add renewables Loads come first: a better envelope, shading, and lower lighting and plug loads shrink heating and cooling demand, so the mechanical plant can be smaller and cheaper. Efficient equipment then serves the reduced load, and renewable energy or green power covers what remains, so less capacity has to be bought.
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Product facts
- Cards
- 120
- Coverage
- LEED process, location, sites, water, energy, materials, IEQ
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- $11 USD
- Checkout
- Gumroad
- Exam cycle
- Current GBCI LEED Green Associate cycle
- Delivery
- Digital .apkg through Gumroad (instant download)
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Integrative Process and Project Context | LEED GA domain | 50 |
| Location and Transportation | LEED GA domain | 50 |
| Sustainable Sites and Water | LEED GA domain | 50 |
| Energy and Atmosphere | LEED GA domain | 50 |
| Materials and IEQ | LEED GA domain | 50 |
Exam facts
LEED Green Associate
The LEED Green Associate credential from USGBC/GBCI demonstrates general knowledge of green building and LEED project support. This page summarizes official exam structure; UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not USGBC exam material).
- Questions
- 100 multiple-choice (includes unscored pretest items per GBCI policy — verify current handbook)
- Time
- 2 hours test time (plus optional tutorial and survey at Prometric)
- Passing score
- 170 scaled score (minimum competency threshold)
- Scoring
- 125–200 scaled score
- Delivery
- Prometric test center or online remote proctored exam
- Administered by
- Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| LEED Process | 15 questions — USGBC/GBCI roles, rating system structure, certification process, v5 impact areas |
| Integrative Process Planning and Assessments | 6 questions — early assessments, systems thinking, team members |
| Location and Transportation | 9 questions — site selection, transportation demand management, equitable development |
| Sustainable Sites | 8 questions — site assessment, habitat, heat island, light pollution, rainwater |
| Water Efficiency | 10 questions — outdoor and indoor water use, metering, leak detection |
| Energy and Atmosphere | 15 questions — loads, efficiency, renewables, performance management, refrigerants, decarbonization |
| Materials and Resources | 11 questions — life-cycle impacts, embodied carbon, declarations, reuse, waste |
| Indoor Environmental Quality | 11 questions — indoor air, lighting, sound, thermal conditions |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- GBCI publishes annual exam updates; verify the current LEED Green Associate candidate handbook before scheduling.
- The exam is now based entirely on LEED v5: v4 testing ended April 26, 2026, the v5 beta ran April 28–June 30, 2026, and the final v5 exam (scores shown at completion) launched in September 2026. Domain question counts sum to 85; the rest of the 100 items are unscored.
- LEED Green Associates must complete 15 continuing education hours every 2 years to maintain the credential.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Passing score is 170 on a 125–200 scale for all GBCI LEED professional exams.
- LEED Green Associate is the prerequisite credential for LEED AP specialty exams.
- LEED AP combined exams require passing both Green Associate and specialty parts in the same application period.
- Three failed attempts within 12 months triggers a 90-day waiting period before re-registering (GBCI retake policy).
- Exam fee is typically $200 for USGBC members and $250 for non-members (verify current pricing at usgbc.org).
Common LEED Green Associate questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
How many questions are on the LEED Green Associate exam?
100 multiple-choice questions in a 2-hour period at Prometric (plus optional tutorial and survey time).
What score do you need to pass the LEED Green Associate exam?
A scaled score of 170 or higher on the 125–200 scale.
Do I need experience to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam?
No formal prerequisites — the credential is designed for professionals newer to LEED and green building.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-green-associate. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about LEED GAStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
LEED GA exam prep
LEED GA domain cards: integrative process, location/transportation, sites & water, energy & atmosphere, materials & IEQ — same bank themes as the 60-question timed check (free 25-question version). Ownable $11 .apkg; official GBCI form is 100Q / 2 hours / scaled 170. Not USGBC material.
Built for: Architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and students entering green building and LEED project roles.
Covers: LEED process, location, sites, water, energy, materials, IEQ.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- 120 exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Linked 60-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
Free LEED GA Q-banks (Archiroots, CareerEmployer, Projectific) chase volume. UniPrep wins when you want a timed 60-question diagnostic (free 25-question version) plus an ownable $11 Anki .apkg mapped to the same domains — then sit the real 100Q / 2h / 170 exam.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | 120 exam-focused flashcards |
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LEED GA study guide
What is inside
120 LEED Green Associate (v5) cards across integrative process, location & transportation, sustainable sites & water, energy & atmosphere, and materials/IEQ — the same domain bank as the free timed readiness check. Built for spaced recall of credit intents and high-yield GA terminology, not a 700-question lead-gen dump.
Plan with the free LEED GA mock
**Phase 1:** Sit the [60-question LEED GA readiness check (free 25-question version)](/mock-exams/leed-green-associate-readiness-check) (75 min / 70% diagnostic). **Phase 2:** 20–25 Anki cards/day on your weakest domains. **Phase 3:** Retake the mock; finish with energy/atmosphere and materials/IEQ if those rows lag. Official GBCI exam is **100Q / 2 hours / scaled 170** — keep that pacing separate from this shorter diagnostic.
Pitfalls this deck targets
Candidates memorize random green-building trivia without credit-category structure, or treat free mega Q-banks as a substitute for timed diagnosis + spaced repair. Cards force LEED process and category framing.
What this does not replace
USGBC/GBCI registration, candidate handbook study, or the official Prometric/online exam. Independent prep — not USGBC material.
LEED Green Associate & product FAQ
How many questions are on the LEED Green Associate exam?
100 multiple-choice questions in a 2-hour period at Prometric (plus optional tutorial and survey time).
What score do you need to pass the LEED Green Associate exam?
A scaled score of 170 or higher on the 125–200 scale.
Do I need experience to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam?
No formal prerequisites — the credential is designed for professionals newer to LEED and green building.
Is there a free LEED GA practice test?
Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-green-associate-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this LEED GA one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
Is there a free LEED Green Associate practice test?
Yes. Take the 60-question LEED GA readiness check (free 25-question version) at uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-green-associate-readiness-check. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this LEED Green Associate one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
Is this official USGBC material?
No. Independent study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by USGBC or GBCI.
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Guides for LEED GA
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