US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 2 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam

Question #: 36
Topic #: 2

Which of the following methods of documentation is used to demonstrate that basic community resources exist within a specified radius of a project?

ASite map showing locations of services

BZoning ordinances for the market area

CColor photographs of services

DCopies of building permits for services

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Suggested Answer: A

A site map is required to show the locations of community resources within the specified radius to meet Location and Transportation credits. It visually demonstrates compliance with LEED requirements for access to diverse uses.

by Luis at Jan 09, 2025, 11:05 AM

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Lucina

3 months ago

Building permits don't really show existing resources, right?

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Xochitl

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure A is the right answer?

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Shad

4 months ago

Color photos? Seems a bit unnecessary for this.

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Terrilyn

4 months ago

I think B could work too, but not as clearly.

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Azzie

4 months ago

A is definitely the best choice!

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Carma

4 months ago

Copies of building permits seem more related to construction than to showing existing community resources, so I doubt that's it.

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Augustine

4 months ago

Color photographs of services could help, but I don't think they directly demonstrate the existence of resources like a site map would.

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Franklyn

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about zoning ordinances being more about regulations than actual resources.

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Deonna

5 months ago

I think the site map showing locations of services might be the right answer since it visually represents resources in the area.

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Paola

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Are we looking for the best method or just any method that could work? I want to make sure I fully understand what they're asking for.

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Lavonda

5 months ago

Color photographs could also work to visually demonstrate the existence of services, but a site map feels like the clearest and most comprehensive approach here. I'm leaning towards A.

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Lorriane

5 months ago

A site map showing the locations of services seems like the most direct way to prove that community resources are present in the project area. I'll go with option A.

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Henriette

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'll have to think through the different documentation methods and how they relate to showing the availability of local resources. Might need to review my notes on this topic.

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Oliva

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about documentation methods. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one best demonstrates the existence of community resources within a project radius.

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Ricarda

1 year ago

Is this a trick question? Site map is the only option that actually makes sense. Unless, of course, the correct answer is 'All of the above and a partridge in a pear tree.'

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Madelyn

1 year ago

Yeah, a site map would definitely be the best way to demonstrate basic community resources.

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Lachelle

1 year ago

I agree, a site map showing locations of services is the most logical choice.

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Devora

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) Color photographs of services could also be used to show the existence of resources.

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Mable

1 year ago

I agree with Earleen, having a site map would visually demonstrate the basic community resources.

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Alfreda

1 year ago

Building permits? What is this, a construction exam? Site map is the way to go, and if you disagree, I'll build a wall around you.

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Mary

1 year ago

Yeah, a site map is clear and easy to understand

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Cruz

1 year ago

I agree, a site map is definitely the best way to demonstrate basic community resources

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Novella

1 year ago

Site map showing locations of services

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Nida

1 year ago

Zoning ordinances? Sounds like a great way to put the examiner to sleep. Site map all the way, baby!

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Ressie

1 year ago

Agreed, a site map is the way to go.

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France

1 year ago

Zoning ordinances can be so boring.

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Laquita

1 year ago

Definitely, a site map is much more visually appealing.

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Fanny

1 year ago

Site map showing locations of services

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Twana

1 year ago

Color photographs? Really? That's more like a field trip than a documentation method. I'm going with site map on this one.

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Angelyn

1 year ago

A site map seems like the obvious choice here. Why waste time with zoning ordinances or building permits when you can just show the location of the services?

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