# Free LEED Green Associate Readiness Check > Free LEED Green Associate practice questions online: 50 timed questions across LEED knowledge domains, 100 minutes, 70% readiness target, topic diagnosis, and full answer review. Independent green building prep — not USGBC exam material. ## 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: Computer-based multiple-choice exam (commonly 100 questions); confirm current length, timing, and scaled pass score with GBCI. ## 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: 50 - Duration: 100 minutes - Pass threshold: 70% - Price: Free timed practice test - Pricing note: Free timed mock with full topic report — no signup. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition. - 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 LEED GA readiness diagnostic modeled on the official 100-question GBCI exam structure with a 170 scaled-score pass target on the real test (125–200 scale). - Built for: Architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and students entering green building who want a baseline before USGBC exam registration. - Topics: Integrative Process and Project Context, 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 questions authored for the LEED Green Associate readiness check (250 cards across five knowledge domains; 50-question timed session). ## Structure - Integrative Process and Project Context: 10 questions, target 70% - Location and Transportation: 10 questions, target 70% - Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency: 10 questions, target 70% - Energy and Atmosphere: 10 questions, target 70% - Materials, Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality: 10 questions, target 70% ## Official source note Readiness check sampled across LEED Green Associate knowledge domains. Official GBCI exam: 100 questions, 2 hours, scaled pass score 170 (125–200 scale). Not USGBC 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: GBCI updates LEED professional exams annually (verify current LEED v4/v5 handbook at usgbc.org) - 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 and Integrative Strategies | Project roles, certification process, integrative design | | 2 | Location and Transportation | Site selection, transit, compact development | | 3 | Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency | Site management, stormwater, irrigation, water use reduction | | 4 | Energy and Atmosphere | Energy performance, refrigerants, renewable energy, metering | | 5 | Materials and Resources / Indoor Environmental Quality | Waste, materials, IAQ, lighting, acoustic and comfort concepts | ## What changed in the current exam cycle - GBCI publishes annual exam updates; verify the current LEED Green Associate candidate handbook before scheduling. - LEED v5 beta exams may delay score reporting — standard LEED v4 exams typically show scores immediately after completion (verify at support.usgbc.org). - 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. ### Is there a free LEED Green Associate practice test? Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online LEED Green Associate practice test with 50 timed questions, 100 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free timed practice test. ### How many questions are on this free LEED Green Associate practice test? This UniPrep2Go practice test has 50 multiple-choice questions timed against a 100-minute target. Readiness check sampled across LEED Green Associate knowledge domains. Official GBCI exam: 100 questions, 2 hours, scaled pass score 170 (125–200 scale). Not USGBC exam material. ### 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 questions authored for the LEED Green Associate readiness check (250 cards across five knowledge domains; 50-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.