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US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

Which of the following organizations' standards are referenced by the LEED rating systems?
C) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
A) American Institute of Architects (AIA)
B) Meeting Professionals International (MP!)
D) International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam
Question #: 19
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following organizations' standards are referenced by the LEED rating systems?

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The LEED rating systems reference the standards of various organizations that are relevant to green building design, construction, and operation. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is one of these organizations, and its standards cover topics such as fire safety, electrical safety, emergency power systems, and fire suppression systems. The LEED rating systems reference the NFPA standards in several credits and prerequisites, such as Minimum Energy Performance, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance, and Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control.


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Carri
9 months ago
I always thought MP! was more about events than standards.
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Yong
9 months ago
AIA is definitely involved, but ISO is the big one!
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Lorean
10 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? I thought NFPA had a role too.
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Merissa
10 months ago
Totally agree, ISO is key for LEED!
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Charlette
10 months ago
I think it's mostly ISO standards that are referenced.
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Estrella
10 months ago
I definitely remember ISO being mentioned in practice questions, so I’m leaning towards that one.
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Percy
11 months ago
I thought NFPA was more about fire safety than LEED standards, but it could be relevant somehow.
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Sharmaine
11 months ago
I feel like we covered AIA in class, but I can't recall if it's specifically tied to LEED.
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Louvenia
11 months ago
I think I remember that LEED references ISO standards, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Abel
11 months ago
Okay, I remember learning about the LEED standards in class, and I believe they reference guidelines and best practices from the ISO. That's my final answer.
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Cordelia
11 months ago
The LEED rating systems are all about sustainability and environmental impact, so I'm guessing it's not the Meeting Professionals International (MP!) or the AIA. I'm leaning towards the ISO or the NFPA, but I'm not 100% confident.
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Karima
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The LEED system is related to green building, so I'm thinking it might be something like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or the American Institute of Architects (AIA). I'll have to think about this a bit more.
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Carrol
11 months ago
I'm pretty sure the LEED rating systems reference standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), so I'll go with option D.
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Justine
11 months ago
I remember learning about this in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the details. I'll have to review my notes before attempting this.
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Johnathon
11 months ago
I remember studying that post-acquisition synergies are crucial for maximizing shareholder value, so I think that's definitely a priority right after the acquisition.
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Vesta
11 months ago
Whoa, I'm a bit confused by this question. Let me re-read it and see if I can figure it out.
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Annice
2 years ago
Hold on, are we sure the LEED rating systems even exist? Maybe this is just a trick question to see if we're paying attention. What is this, the Bermuda Triangle of building standards?
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Rebbeca
2 years ago
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) makes sense, since they're a key player in sustainable design. But I'm pretty sure ISO is the correct answer here.
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Xochitl
2 years ago
Meeting Professionals International (MP!) standards? That's a bit of a stretch for a LEED question, don't you think? Might as well ask about the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
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Twila
2 years ago
Hmm, I think the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards would be relevant for LEED as well. Safety first, you know?
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Tori
2 years ago
The LEED rating systems reference standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). That's the obvious choice here.
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Quiana
2 years ago
D) International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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Yong
2 years ago
C) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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Silva
2 years ago
B) Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
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Scot
2 years ago
C) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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Bev
2 years ago
Yes, the LEED rating systems do reference standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Good choice!
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Leonora
2 years ago
D) International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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Ligia
2 years ago
A) American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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Talia
2 years ago
A) American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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