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Free LEED Green Associate Readiness Check
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free LEED Green Associate practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
The LEED Green Associate (GA) exam from GBCI is the foundational LEED credential demonstrating green-building literacy across integrative process, location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor…
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 75 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 5
- Exam body
- USGBC / GBCI
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
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
- October 13, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 5 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: 100 multiple-choice (includes unscored pretest items per GBCI policy — verify current handbook).
- Pass rule
- Official exam: 170 scaled score (minimum competency threshold). UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- 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.
Building & sustainability · USGBC / GBCI
LEED Green Associate practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample LEED GA Readiness practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed LEED GA Readiness mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A development pairs an office (peak demand on weekday daytimes) with a restaurant and cinema (peak demand on evenings and weekends). The team wants a smaller parking footprint without leaving either use short of spaces. Which strategy fits best?
- A. Separate dedicated lots, each sized to its own use's individual peak demand
- B. A structured garage sized above the code minimum to allow for future growth
- C. Shared parking so both uses draw on one smaller pool at their different peaks
- D. Converting part of the lot to EV-only spaces while keeping total capacity the same
Sample 2
An owner installs analytics software that continuously reads BAS trend data and interval meter data, flags faults such as simultaneous heating and cooling, and sends issues to operators for correction. Which practice does this describe?
- A. Retro-commissioning, a one-time investigation of an existing building that has never been commissioned
- B. Fundamental commissioning, the verification of new systems during design and construction
- C. Benchmarking, the annual comparison of total energy use with similar buildings nationally
- D. Monitoring-based commissioning, an ongoing process driven by continuous system and meter data
Sample 3
An owner prioritizes daylight access, acoustic comfort, and occupant control of thermal conditions in a new office. Which LEED v5 impact area do these strategies primarily advance?
- A. Decarbonization
- B. Quality of life
- C. Ecological conservation and restoration
- D. Climate resilience
Sample 4
A contractor is sorting recycled-content claims for products on a project. Which material source counts as post-consumer recycled content?
- A. Scrap trimmed from a manufacturing line and reground into the same process
- B. Beverage containers collected from households after their use by consumers
- C. Offcuts from a furniture factory sold to a different manufacturer as feedstock
- D. Wood harvested from fast-growing plantations on a short rotation cycle
Sample 5
An owner wants to cut the potable water used for landscape irrigation. Which water source would actually reduce potable use when substituted for the current municipal supply?
- A. Municipal potable water delivered through a new dedicated irrigation submeter
- B. Untreated toilet wastewater sprayed onto lawn areas through the existing heads
- C. Rooftop rainwater captured in a cistern and distributed through the irrigation system
- D. On-site well water drawn from the aquifer and meeting drinking water standards
What is the LEED Green Associate exam?
The LEED Green Associate (GA) exam from GBCI is the foundational LEED credential demonstrating green-building literacy across integrative process, location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and project synergies. It is often the first step before specialty LEED AP exams such as BD+C. Confirm current candidate handbook details with GBCI/USGBC before registering.
Administered by: Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / USGBC (official site ↗)
Official format: Official GBCI LEED Green Associate: commonly 100 multiple-choice / 2 hours / scaled pass 170 (125–200). The exam is based on LEED v5 since 2026. UniPrep2Go check: free 25-question diagnostic, full mock 60 questions / 75 minutes from a 120-item v5 bank / 70% diagnostic — then drill weak domains in the linked $11 / 120-card Anki deck. Confirm current handbook at usgbc.org.
Official resources: USGBC — LEED Green Associate credential · GBCI — exam results and passing score · LEED Green Associate candidate handbook (USGBC GitBook) · USGBC credentials · GBCI
Who this exam is for
Architects, engineers, sustainability staff, students, and project team members who need a baseline LEED credential before project roles or LEED AP specialty exams.
How to prepare
Study the LEED GA candidate handbook credit categories, drill vocabulary and process questions, take this free UniPrep2Go timed LEED GA readiness check, then repair weak categories with the linked Anki deck before GBCI exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for LEED GA Readiness: LEED Process and Integrative Process, Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials, Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.
LEED Process and Integrative Process
Early analysis and team coordination themes that appear throughout LEED GA.
Location and Transportation
LT credit intent, site selection, and transportation strategies at Associate level.
Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency
Sustainable sites and water-efficiency strategies commonly tested on LEED GA.
Energy and Atmosphere
Energy performance, commissioning awareness, and atmosphere themes.
Materials, Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality
Materials/resources choices and indoor environmental quality fundamentals.
About this free LEED Green Associate practice test
A timed 60-question LEED GA diagnostic (75 minutes, 70% readiness target) drawn from a 120-item bank written to the LEED v5 test specifications and weighted like the GBCI blueprint — then drill weak domains in the linked $11 / 120-card Anki deck. Official LEED GA is 100 questions / 2 hours / scaled 170 (125–200), based on LEED v5 since 2026. Not a free 700-question lead-gen bank.
Built for: Architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and students entering green building who want a baseline before USGBC exam registration.
Topics on this practice test: LEED Process and Integrative Process, Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials, Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.
Buy LEED GA Anki deck to drill weak topicsOfficial LEED Green Associate facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
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).
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-green-associate. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
LEED Green Associate practice test — quick answers
What is the LEED Green Associate exam?
LEED GA is GBCI’s foundational LEED credential exam covering green-building principles and LEED rating-system literacy across major credit categories.
Is this the official USGBC / GBCI exam?
No. UniPrep2Go offers independent practice only — not official USGBC or GBCI exam items.
Do I need LEED GA before LEED AP BD+C?
LEED AP specialty credentials generally require LEED Green Associate as a prerequisite. Confirm the live pathway on GBCI’s site.
What topics are on LEED GA?
Integrative process, location/transportation, sites, water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, and related LEED project concepts — verify weights in the candidate handbook.
How should I prepare for LEED Green Associate?
Read the handbook, memorize credit intents and key metrics, take a timed mock, then drill missed categories with spaced repetition.
Is there a free LEED Green Associate practice test?
Yes — take the free UniPrep2Go timed LEED GA readiness check on this page. 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.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- How many free attempts do I get on this LEED Green Associate practice test?
- One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
- How many questions are on this free LEED Green Associate practice test?
- This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Official GBCI LEED Green Associate exam (LEED v5 since 2026): 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, scaled pass 170 on a 125–200 scale; 85 scored items across LEED Process (15), Integrative Process (6), Location and Transportation (9), Sustainable Sites (8), Water Efficiency (10), Energy and Atmosphere (15), Materials and Resources (11), and Indoor Environmental Quality (11). This UniPrep2Go check is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic drawn from a 120-item v5-aligned bank, weighted by that blueprint, with a 70% readiness target. Not USGBC or GBCI exam material.
- Why is the free LEED Green Associate practice test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question LEED GA Readiness session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- What score do you need on this LEED Green Associate practice test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this LEED Green Associate practice test?
- Architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and students entering green building who want a baseline before USGBC exam registration.
- Where can I take a LEED Green Associate practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free LEED Green Associate Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-green-associate-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official USGBC or GBCI exam material and does not award LEED credentials.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go 120-item bank written to the LEED v5 Green Associate test specifications (content-reviewed 2026-10-13); 60-question timed session.
Guides for this exam
State rules, test-day logistics, and study plans that point back to this practice path.