# Free LEED Green Associate Readiness Check > Free LEED GA (v5) practice: 60 timed questions / 75 minutes from a 120-item bank, weighted to the GBCI blueprint, 70% diagnostic — then repair with the $11 / 120-card LEED GA Anki deck. Official GBCI exam is 100Q / 2h / scaled 170. Independent — not USGBC material. 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). ## 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 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 certification resources Topic weights and timing follow published Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) outlines. Verify fees and scheduling on the official site — UniPrep2Go questions are independent study aids. - [USGBC — LEED Green Associate credential](https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-green-associate) - [GBCI — exam results and passing score](https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/6826371188371-Exam-Results) - [LEED Green Associate candidate handbook (USGBC GitBook)](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook) - [USGBC credentials](https://www.usgbc.org/credentials) - [GBCI](https://www.gbci.org) ## Product facts - Slug: leed-green-associate-readiness-check - Practice test label: LEED Green Associate practice test - Vertical: building (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/building) - Family: leed - Linked deck: leed-green-associate-anki-deck - Linked deck status: available - Linked deck checkout: https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/leed-green-associate-anki-deck?wanted=true - Status: live - Access mode: free_timed_mock - Questions: 60 - Duration: 75 minutes - Free version: free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic (1 attempt, no signup); full 60-question mock on Mock Pass - Free question count: 25 - Free duration: 31 minutes - Pass threshold: 70% - Price: Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts - Pricing note: 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. - Mock Pass: $5 for 5 attempts on any mock — https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/uniprep-mock-pass - Exam body: USGBC / GBCI - Search aliases: LEED GA, Green Associate - Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-green-associate-readiness-check - Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/leed-green-associate-readiness-check ## About this free 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: LEED Process and Integrative Process, Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials, Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality ## Report features - Pass/no-pass readiness verdict - Weighted topic diagnosis - Pacing analysis - Full answer review with explanations - Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results ## Question source Original UniPrep2Go 120-item bank written to the LEED v5 Green Associate test specifications (content-reviewed 2026-10-13); 60-question timed session. ## Structure - LEED Process and Integrative Process: 15 questions, target 70% - Location and Transportation: 6 questions, target 70% - Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency: 13 questions, target 70% - Energy and Atmosphere: 11 questions, target 70% - Materials, Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality: 15 questions, target 70% ## Official source note 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. ## LEED Green Associate exam facts - Exam name: LEED Green Associate - Administered by: Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Questions: 100 multiple-choice (includes unscored pretest items per GBCI policy — verify current handbook) - Scored questions: 100-item form (pretest items not identified during exam) - Time: 2 hours test time (plus optional tutorial and survey at Prometric) - Scoring: 125–200 scaled score - Passing score: 170 scaled score (minimum competency threshold) - Delivery: Prometric test center or online remote proctored exam - Content outline effective: LEED v5 exam: v4 testing ended April 26, 2026; the final v5 Green Associate exam has been live since September 2026 (English only) - Verify current details at: https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-green-associate Official sources: - USGBC — LEED Green Associate credential: https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-green-associate - GBCI — exam results and passing score: https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/6826371188371-Exam-Results - LEED Green Associate candidate handbook (USGBC GitBook): https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook ## LEED Green Associate knowledge domains and weights | # | Knowledge domain | Weight | | --- | --- | ---: | | 1 | LEED Process | 15 questions — USGBC/GBCI roles, rating system structure, certification process, v5 impact areas | | 2 | Integrative Process Planning and Assessments | 6 questions — early assessments, systems thinking, team members | | 3 | Location and Transportation | 9 questions — site selection, transportation demand management, equitable development | | 4 | Sustainable Sites | 8 questions — site assessment, habitat, heat island, light pollution, rainwater | | 5 | Water Efficiency | 10 questions — outdoor and indoor water use, metering, leak detection | | 6 | Energy and Atmosphere | 15 questions — loads, efficiency, renewables, performance management, refrigerants, decarbonization | | 7 | Materials and Resources | 11 questions — life-cycle impacts, embodied carbon, declarations, reuse, waste | | 8 | 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 LEED Green Associate 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 candidate questions (Q&A) ### 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. ## FAQ ### 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. ### 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. ## Disclaimer This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official USGBC or GBCI exam material and does not award LEED credentials.