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US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 6 Question 50 Discussion

The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that
D) most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits
A) are used in certifying a LEED Platinum Project
B) contribute to developmental density and Sustainable Sites
C) are included in the LEED for Buildings Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings rating system

US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 6 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam
Question #: 50
Topic #: 6
[All LEED-Green-Associate Questions]

The LEED credits given the greatest weights are credits that

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Suggested Answer: D

LEED credits are weighted based on their potential environmental impacts and human benefits. Those that most directly address these areas are given greater weight in the scoring system. This approach is intended to prioritize actions that have the greatest positive impact on critical environmental issues such as climate change, water resources, biodiversity, air pollution, and human health.Reference: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, U.S. Green Building Council resources


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Aleshia
2 months ago
I still lean towards D. It’s all about the environment!
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Alayna
2 months ago
B is crucial too, especially for city projects.
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Dominic
2 months ago
True, but D has broader benefits for everyone.
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Jennifer
2 months ago
But A is also important for Platinum projects.
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Ira
2 months ago
Agreed! D directly addresses key issues.
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Chantay
2 months ago
A is cool, but I feel like D really hits the mark.
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Sang
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure D is the right answer? Sounds too broad.
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Melissia
3 months ago
I think B is important too, but D seems more relevant.
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Lynsey
3 months ago
Definitely D! It’s all about addressing the biggest impacts.
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Kati
4 months ago
Haha, I bet the LEED folks wish they could give extra credit for humor. Good thing this question isn't a joke!
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Mable
4 months ago
D) most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits. Yep, that's the one! Gotta love those credits that really make a difference.
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Cheryll
4 months ago
C) are included in the LEED for Buildings Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings rating system. Hmm, not sure about this one, as the question is about LEED credits in general, not a specific rating system.
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Avery
4 months ago
B) contribute to developmental density and Sustainable Sites. I think this is a good answer too, as those factors are crucial for sustainable building.
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Nickole
4 months ago
A) are used in certifying a LEED Platinum Project. This seems logical, as the highest LEED certification level would likely have the most important credits.
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Farrah
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the options. I thought all the credits were important, but I guess some have more weight. I’ll have to think more about this one.
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Ricki
5 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like the credits that directly benefit people and the environment are prioritized. So, D makes sense to me.
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Tracey
5 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about developmental density being important. Maybe B is the answer?
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Bobbie
5 months ago
I think the credits with the greatest weights are those that focus on the most significant environmental impacts. It seems like D could be the right answer.
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Frankie
5 months ago
I'm a little confused on this. I know LEED is about green building, but I'm not sure how the credit weighting works. I'll have to review my notes and see if I can figure this out.
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Val
5 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The LEED system is designed to prioritize the credits that make the biggest difference, so D is the logical answer.
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Hana
5 months ago
D) most directly address the most important environmental impacts and human benefits. This is the correct answer as the LEED credits with the greatest weights are those that have the biggest impact on sustainability.
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Cheryl
6 months ago
I think it's D. It makes the most sense for impact.
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Georgiann
6 months ago
Okay, let's see. I know the LEED system is all about sustainability, so I'm guessing the answer has to do with the environmental impact and benefits to people. D sounds like the best choice.
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William
6 months ago
C is useful, but it doesn’t have the same weight as D.
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Jina
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I can eliminate some of the options first.
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Elina
7 months ago
I think the answer is D. The LEED credits with the greatest weights are the ones that have the most direct impact on the environment and people.
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Coletta
25 days ago
Exactly! We need to focus on what matters most.
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Vanda
30 days ago
D is the way to go! It aligns with our goals.
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Talia
1 month ago
Right? Environmental benefits should be prioritized.
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Yen
1 month ago
Definitely! It’s all about the direct impact.
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Junita
6 months ago
I agree, D makes the most sense.
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