Discuss US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam Topic 4 Question 44

In order to earn LEED certification, a project must

Aemploy a LEED AP on its project team

Bconduct a whole-building life-cycle assessment

Cearn a minimum 0t 50 points or meet a prerequisite

Dsatisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points

Suggested Answer: D

LEED certification is a process that evaluates the environmental performance and sustainability of a building project based on a set of rating systems. To earn LEED certification, a project must satisfy all the mandatory requirements, or prerequisites, of the chosen rating system, and earn a minimum number of points by meeting optional criteria, or credits.The number of points determines the level of certification: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points), or Platinum (80+ points)123.

Employing a LEED AP (Accredited Professional) on the project team is not a requirement for LEED certification, but it can provide an advantage, as LEED APs have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in green building and LEED rating systems.Having a LEED AP on the project team can also earn one point under the Integrative Process credit4.

Conducting a whole-building life-cycle assessment is not a requirement for LEED certification, but it can be an option for earning points under the Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction credit.A life-cycle assessment is a method of evaluating the environmental impacts of a building over its entire life span, from extraction of materials to disposal or reuse3.

Earning a minimum of 50 points or meeting a prerequisite is not a sufficient condition for LEED certification, as it does not account for the other prerequisites or the level of certification.A project must meet all the prerequisites and earn at least 40 points to qualify for the lowest level of certification

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31 comments · newest first

Dexter 10 months ago

Really? I didn't know you had to meet all those requirements!

Lai 10 months ago

Wait, I thought you just needed a LEED AP on the team?

Oliva 10 months ago

You need to satisfy all prerequisites and earn points for LEED!

Jospeh 11 months ago

Totally agree, D is the way to go!

Latanya 11 months ago

It's all about those points, D is definitely correct!

Dorian 11 months ago

I remember discussing the role of a LEED AP, but I don't think it's a requirement for certification. It seems like the focus is more on the points and prerequisites.

Amina 11 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the points requirement. I thought there was a minimum number of points needed, but I can’t recall the exact figure.

Ilene 11 months ago

I feel like I saw a question similar to this in practice, and it was definitely about satisfying prerequisites and earning points. I think option D sounds right.

Vanesa 12 months ago

I think I remember that to get LEED certified, a project has to meet certain prerequisites and earn points, but I'm not sure if it's just 50 points or something else.

Von 12 months ago

I've got this! The key is that a LEED project has to satisfy all the prerequisites and then earn a minimum number of points. That's the full requirement. I feel confident about this one.

Jina 12 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. Is it just about meeting a minimum number of points, or do you have to do both the prerequisites and the points? I'm going to have to review my LEED knowledge before answering this one.

Makeda 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. To earn LEED certification, a project has to satisfy all the prerequisites and then earn a minimum number of points, right? That sounds like the most complete answer to me.

Kirby 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know LEED has some specific criteria, but I can't remember if it's just meeting prerequisites or earning a minimum number of points. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Catherin 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the LEED certification requirements. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll double-check the details just to be sure.

Leatha 1 year ago

Hmm, let's see... D, of course! You can't just show up and expect a LEED trophy without following the rules. That's like trying to pass an exam by guessing the answers - it never works out well.

Lawanda 1 year ago

A, because having a LEED AP on the team is like a free pass to LEED certification. Just let them handle all the boring details while you focus on the important stuff, like picking out the perfect shade of green for the building.

Dannie 1 year ago

I think B is the way to go. Conducting a whole-building life-cycle assessment sounds like the most comprehensive approach to earning LEED certification. Who needs points when you've got that kind of data?

Kimberely 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dannie

But don't we also need to earn a minimum of 50 points or meet a prerequisite to qualify?

Salina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dannie

I agree, conducting a whole-building life-cycle assessment seems like a thorough way to earn LEED certification.

Ashanti 1 year ago

C seems like the right answer to me. As long as you earn 50 points, you're good to go, right? Why worry about all those pesky prerequisites?

Azzie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ashanti

C) earn a minimum of 50 points or meet a prerequisite

Yvette 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ashanti

B) conduct a whole-building life-cycle assessment

Destiny 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ashanti

A) employ a LEED AP on its project team

Kayleigh 1 year ago

I believe it's C too, because it mentions earning a minimum number of points.

Anjelica 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C.

Fletcher 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the correct answer is D. You need to meet all the prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points to get LEED certified. Anything less just won't cut it.

Rolande 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fletcher

That makes sense, it's important to meet all the requirements for sustainability.

Felix 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fletcher

Yes, you have to satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points for LEED certification.

Verda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fletcher

I think you're right, D does sound like the correct answer.

Eloisa 1 year ago

I agree with Zona, D makes sense because it covers all bases.

Zona 1 year ago

I think the answer is D.

US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 4 Question 44 Discussion