Free USGBC LEED-AP-Homes Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: LEED-AP-Homes
Exam Name/Title: LEED AP Homes (Residential) Exam
Certification Provider: USGBC
Corresponding Certification: USGBC LEED

Exam Questions: 100
Updated On: Jun 29, 2026

Question #11

What is the minimum number of required hours the project team must meet in order to earn the Integrative Process Credit, Option 2: Design Charrette?

A. Twelve hours

B. Eight hours

C. Six hours

D. Four hours

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Question #12

A proposed 1000 kWh photovoltaic system will achieve two points in the Energy and Atmosphere, Renewable Energy credit. If the client chooses a 2000 kWh system instead, how many points will be achieved?

A. One point

B. Three points

C. Four points

D. Two points

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Question #13

In order to take advantage of mountain views, a designer would like to include large glazing areas in a new home. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Windows requires more stringent window performance if the:

A. Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 24%

B. Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 15%

C. Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 15%

D. Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 24%

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Question #14

For a two-bedroom unit in a multi-family building, a kitchen's minimum airflow requirement for intermittent local exhaust is:

A. 1 cfm per ft² (5.08 lps per m²)

B. 200 cfm (94 lps)

C. 2.5 cfm per ft² (12.7 lps per m²)

D. 100 cfm (47 lps)

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Question #15

What is the purpose of Regional Priority Credits under the LEED for Homes v4 Rating System?

A. To enhance the ability of LEED project teams to address critical environmental issues for the project's location

B. To provide additional points to projects depending on the building type

C. To identify difficult credit requirements, based on location

D. To equalize credit requirements in all locations

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Question #16

A project team plans to use certified lumber for all the floors on a project. Which of the following measures does the builder need to take to achieve points that contribute to Materials and Resources Credit, Environmentally Preferable Products?

A. Notify all suppliers of project requirement for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified lumber

B. Collect all vendor chain of custody (COC) certificates to document the use of FSC certified materials

C. Purchase all lumber from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified mills

D. Include Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified lumber in all plans and specifications

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Question #17

How could a LEED AP assist a home builder in evaluating a site for a new LEED for Homes single-family residence?

A. Evaluate the potential for site pollution from adjoining properties

B. Determine if the location is in the city limits

C. Evaluate the site for any past development activity

D. Calculate the acreage of public parking adjacent to the proposed site

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Question #18

In order for a project to earn Innovation Credit, LEED AP for Homes, the LEED AP for Homes must be a principal member of the:

A. Project team and possess the credential prior to project registration

B. Project team and possess the credential prior to preliminary rating

C. Verification team and possess the credential prior to project registration

D. Verification team and possess the credential prior to preliminary rating

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Question #19

Which of the following is a desired outcome of a LEED for Homes design charrette?

A. Integrated green strategies across all aspects of the building design

B. Completed Green Development Plan in accordance with the Enterprise Community Partners' Green Development Plan

C. Schematic design of the project

D. Completed checklist of LEED for Homes credits to pursue

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Question #20

The prerequisite for homeowner basic operations and training must include:

A. A map of neighborhood open spaces

B. A DVD with operations and maintenance information

C. Educational information on "green power"

D. A two-hour house walk-through including equipment training

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