Discuss US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam Topic 4 Question 28

If a project has achieved 53 points and six of eight prerequisites, for what level of certification does the project qualify?

ANone

BGold

CSilver

DCertified

Suggested Answer: A

To qualify for any level of LEED certification, a project must meet all the prerequisites and achieve a minimum number of points based on the rating system and the certification level1.The prerequisites are mandatory requirements that must be met before a project can earn any points2.The points are awarded for achieving optional credits that demonstrate environmental performance and innovation2.The LEED rating system consists of five broad categories: Building Design and Construction (BD+C), Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M), Neighborhood Development (ND), and Homes3.Each category has different adaptations for specific project types and scopes, such as Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Data Centers, Warehouses and Distribution Centers, Healthcare, etc3.Each adaptation has a different number of prerequisites and credits, and a different point scale for each certification level4.The certification levels are: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum1.The minimum points required for each level vary depending on the rating system and the adaptation, but generally range from 40 to 80 points1.

In this question, the project has achieved 53 points and six of eight prerequisites. This means that the project has failed to meet two prerequisites, which are mandatory requirements. Therefore, the project does not qualify for any level of LEED certification, regardless of the rating system or the adaptation. The answer is A. None.

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34 comments · newest first

Edwin 11 months ago

Silver seems right based on those numbers!

Horace 11 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds off.

Micaela 11 months ago

I thought you needed more points for Gold?

Toi 11 months ago

Definitely qualifies for Silver!

Antonio 12 months ago

The project has 53 points and 6 prerequisites met.

Lai 12 months ago

I believe if you have six out of eight prerequisites, that might help with the certification level, but I can't remember the exact point cutoffs for Gold or Silver.

Vallie 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused about the thresholds. I thought 53 points might be enough for Silver, but I can't recall the exact requirements.

Nada 1 year ago

This question feels familiar! I practiced a similar one where the points were different, but I think six prerequisites is a good sign for at least Silver.

Moira 1 year ago

I think I remember that for certification levels, you need a certain number of points and prerequisites. But I'm not sure how many points are needed for Gold or Silver.

Ranee 1 year ago

I've got this! With 53 points and six prerequisites, the project must qualify for the Certified level. I'm confident that's the correct answer.

King 1 year ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. The number of points and prerequisites don't seem to clearly match any of the certification levels. I'll need to think this through step-by-step to figure out the right answer.

Ciara 1 year ago

Okay, let's see... 53 points and six out of eight prerequisites. I think that might qualify for Silver, but I'm not totally sure. I'll have to double-check the requirements.

Gayla 1 year ago

Hmm, this looks like a straightforward question about project certification levels. I'll need to carefully review the criteria for each level to determine which one the project qualifies for.

Val 2 years ago

Hold up, does the project qualify for any level if it's missing two prerequisites? Seems like a trick question to me. I'm going with A) None.

Merissa 2 years ago

↳ replying to Val

I agree, missing two prerequisites might be a deal-breaker. A) None is the logical option.

Aja 2 years ago

↳ replying to Val

Yeah, it seems like a tough requirement. A) None seems like the safest choice.

Jodi 2 years ago

↳ replying to Val

I think you're right, missing two prerequisites might disqualify the project. I'll go with A) None as well.

Meaghan 2 years ago

But with 53 points and six prerequisites met, it should be enough for Gold.

Vincenza 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe it only qualifies for Silver certification.

Kallie 2 years ago

Nah, it's gotta be Gold. The project is basically acing it! They should give out a diamond-encrusted certificate for this one.

Jettie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kallie

It's definitely a top-tier project, Gold all the way.

Anna 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kallie

They should consider giving out a special certificate for this project.

Veronique 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kallie

Yeah, with 53 points and six prerequisites, it's definitely Gold.

Alaine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kallie

I think it qualifies for Gold.

Meaghan 2 years ago

I think the project qualifies for Gold certification.

Malissa 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Maybe it's Certified? The question doesn't give us the full requirements for each level. I'll have to think this one through.

Selene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Malissa

Certified seems like a safe bet.

Emily 2 years ago

↳ replying to Malissa

I'm leaning towards Gold.

Jacki 2 years ago

↳ replying to Malissa

I think it might be Silver.

Robt 2 years ago

C'mon, it's clearly Silver. The project has more than half the prerequisites and a decent number of points. Easy peasy!

Genevive 2 years ago

↳ replying to Robt

No, I don't think so. Gold would require more points and prerequisites than what the project has achieved.

Kelvin 2 years ago

↳ replying to Robt

But what about Gold? Could it possibly qualify for that level?

Gussie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Robt

I agree, Silver makes the most sense based on the information given.

Valda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Robt

I think it's Silver too. The project seems to meet the requirements for that level.

US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 4 Question 28 Discussion