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LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

1,000+ legacy-category supplemental prompts · Current LEED v5 source boundary

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LEED Green Associate v5

reviewed 2026-10-11

The current exam has 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, including scored and unscored items. Results use a 125–200 scaled score and require 170; that is not a raw 85% threshold. The last v4 test date was April 26, 2026.

LEED Process15 specification questions
Integrative Process Planning and Assessments6 specification questions
Location and Transportation9 specification questions
Sustainable Sites8 specification questions
Water Efficiency10 specification questions
Energy and Atmosphere15 specification questions
Materials and Resources11 specification questions
Indoor Environmental Quality11 specification questions

Legacy supplemental boundary

v5-aligned admissions: 0 / 1000 prompts, 0 / 5 lessons, and 0 / 22 flashcards. Existing material remains legacy supplemental until its domain, specification locator, named reference, source locator, ownership, license boundary, reviewer, date, and human-review flag are complete.

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How This Supplemental Bank Is Organized

These legacy v4 category labels describe the existing VoltExam practice bank. They are not presented as the current LEED v5 exam blueprint or as evidence that a prompt has been reviewed against the v5 references.

Location & Transportation (LT)
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
Materials & Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Innovation (IN)
Regional Priority (RP)

Legacy v4 Reference Categories

LT
Location & Transportation
Smart location, access to quality transit, bicycle facilities, reduced parking
SS
Sustainable Sites
Construction activity pollution prevention, site assessment, rainwater management, heat island reduction
WE
Water Efficiency
Outdoor water use, indoor water use, building-level water metering
EA
Energy & Atmosphere
Fundamental commissioning, energy performance, advanced energy metering, renewable energy
MR
Materials & Resources
Storage & collection of recyclables, building life-cycle impact reduction, EPDs, sourcing
IEQ
Indoor Environmental Quality
Minimum IAQ, low-emitting materials, construction IAQ management, daylight, quality views

Version boundary: Do not use these legacy category labels, point structures, or practice results as proof of current v5 exam coverage or readiness. Reconcile your study plan with the current GBCI handbook first.

LEED GA Exam At a Glance

100

Questions

2 hrs

Time Limit

170 scaled

Passing Score

$200–250

Exam Fee

LEED Green Associate FAQ

What is the LEED Green Associate exam?

The LEED Green Associate is a foundational credential administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). The current final exam is based on LEED v5. It has 100 multiple-choice questions, and the passing result is a scaled score of 170 out of 200 — not a raw 85% correct threshold. The exam is open to all individuals.

Does this practice bank match the current LEED v5 exam?

No complete v5 alignment is claimed. VoltExam's existing bank is organized around legacy LEED v4 credit categories and is supplemental practice only. Use the current GBCI candidate handbook and the official LEED v5 exam references as your source of truth before testing.

What is the LEED Green Associate exam format?

USGBC lists 100 multiple-choice questions, a two-hour appointment, and a passing scaled score of 170 out of 200. The exam is delivered by Prometric at test centers or by remote proctoring. The listed fee is $200 for USGBC members, $250 for non-members, and $100 for verified students.

Do I need work experience to take the LEED Green Associate exam?

No. Unlike the LEED AP (Accredited Professional) credential, the LEED Green Associate has no experience prerequisites. Students, recent graduates, and professionals changing careers can all take the exam. You do need to agree to the USGBC credential maintenance agreement before testing.

What is the difference between LEED GA and LEED AP?

The LEED Green Associate is a foundational credential. LEED AP with specialty is the advanced credential for a specific rating system. USGBC currently requires LEED AP candidates to hold the LEED Green Associate credential and be at least 18 years old; project experience is strongly recommended rather than presented here as a universal eligibility requirement.

Where should I verify the current LEED v5 exam content?

Start with the current GBCI candidate handbook and USGBC's LEED v5 exam-information page. USGBC lists the LEED Core Concepts Guide, 5th Edition; Foundations of LEED; Guide to Certification: Commercial; and LEED Rating System Selection Guidance as current Green Associate references.

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