# LEED Green Associate Readiness Check > A 50-question LEED Green Associate readiness diagnostic across integrative process, location, sites, water, energy, materials, and IEQ. Question bank loading — independent prep, not USGBC material. ## Product facts - Slug: leed-green-associate-readiness-check - Linked deck: leed-green-associate-anki-deck - Status: preview - Access mode: free_demand_test - Questions: 50 - Duration: 100 minutes - Pass threshold: 70% - Price: Free for first 20 mock starts - Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout. - Exam body: USGBC / GBCI - 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 ## 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 (250-item bank, 50 per domain) authored via OpenRouter with Gemini cross-validation; each session samples 10 per domain. ## 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 ### Is there a free LEED Green Associate practice test? Yes. UniPrep2Go offers a free online LEED Green Associate practice test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-green-associate-readiness-check with 50 timed questions, 100 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts. ### How many questions are on this LEED GA Readiness? This readiness check 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 to pass this LEED GA Readiness? The pass target on this mock is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before retaking the real exam. ### Who should take this LEED GA Readiness? 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? The report includes a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, weighted topic diagnosis, pacing analysis, full question review with deck-backed explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck. If the verdict is no-pass or borderline, the linked deck is the recommended remediation path before retaking. ### Where do the questions come from? Questions are converted from the linked UniPrep2Go Anki deck CSV source, reshuffled into multiple-choice format with distractors drawn from sibling deck cards. ## Disclaimer This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official USGBC or GBCI exam material and does not award LEED credentials.