US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 5 Question 45 Discussion

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

Question #: 45
Topic #: 5

Which of the following Is the recommended tool for the project team to utilize In order to determine the target certification level?

AScorecard

BCredit Submittal Form

CProject CIR

DIt is not possible to estimate certification level without complete drawings

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Suggested Answer: A

The scorecard is the recommended tool for the project team to utilize in order to determine the target certification level. The scorecard is a document that lists all the prerequisites and credits available for a specific rating system, along with their point values and requirements. The project team can use the scorecard to track their progress and estimate their potential score based on their design strategies and performance goals. The scorecard also helps the project team to identify synergies and trade-offs among different credits, prioritize their efforts, and optimize their resources.

The other options are not useful for estimating the certification level, as they are tools for documenting or clarifying specific credits or issues. The credit submittal form is a template that guides the project team on how to submit the required documentation for each credit. The project CIR (Credit Interpretation Request) is a service that allows the project team to ask technical questions or request clarifications on credit requirements or standards from USGBC or GBCI reviewers. The certification level cannot be determined without complete drawings, as they are necessary to demonstrate compliance with credit criteria.

by Marguerita at Jul 13, 2025, 12:33 AM

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Laura

8 months ago

Wait, are we really saying we can't estimate without complete drawings?

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Alecia

9 months ago

Not so sure about that, the Credit Submittal Form seems more useful.

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Janine

9 months ago

Definitely agree, it helps assess everything.

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Ashley

9 months ago

I think the Scorecard is the way to go!

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Annamae

9 months ago

I thought the Project CIR was the standard tool for this!

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Leota

9 months ago

I thought the scorecard was the best choice too, but I keep second-guessing myself. I wish I had reviewed more practice questions before the exam!

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Celestina

10 months ago

I’m leaning towards option D because I remember something about needing complete drawings to estimate certification levels. It seems like a tricky question!

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Shawnta

10 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I feel like the Project CIR was mentioned as a useful tool. But I can't recall if it was specifically for determining certification levels.

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Beatriz

10 months ago

I think the scorecard is the right tool, but I'm not completely sure. We discussed it in class, but I might be mixing it up with the credit submittal form.

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Slyvia

10 months ago

Option D is interesting. It makes sense that you'd need complete drawings to accurately estimate the certification level. Without all the details, it might not be possible to determine the target.

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Maybelle

11 months ago

I'd go with the Project CIR. That's the form we use to track all the project details, including the certification requirements. Seems like the best tool for the job.

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Kristeen

11 months ago

The credit submittal form? That doesn't seem right. Isn't that more for submitting documentation rather than determining the certification level? I'm a bit confused on this one.

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Ciara

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The question doesn't provide a lot of context, so it's hard to know for sure which tool would be best. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Rasheeda

11 months ago

I think the scorecard is the recommended tool here. It's designed specifically for determining certification levels, so that seems like the logical choice.

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Kallie

1 year ago

I disagree, I think it's not possible without complete drawings.

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Zita

1 year ago

I think Project CIR might be the best option.

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Leatha

1 year ago

I believe it could be the Credit Submittal Form.

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Gladys

1 year ago

I think the recommended tool is the Scorecard.

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Corinne

1 year ago

Haha, you guys are really overthinking this. Just go with the Scorecard, it's the easiest way to get the job done. A all the way!

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Linwood

1 year ago

I agree, Scorecard is the best option for determining the target certification level.

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Belen

1 year ago

Scorecard is definitely the way to go. It's simple and effective.

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Lashonda

1 year ago

Wait, wait, wait. Are we just going to ignore the Credit Submittal Form? That's like the secret weapon for these certification questions. I'm going with B.

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