LEED Green Associate Practice Test

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How are the Regional Priority credits determined?

Based on national environmental issues
Based on specific local environmental issues
By assessing building energy performance
By analyzing water consumption

The correct answer is: Based on specific local environmental issues

Regional Priority credits are designed to address specific local environmental issues that are particularly relevant to a project's geographic location. This focus allows LEED to be more responsive to the unique challenges and priorities that communities face, such as regional climate conditions, ecology, and urban development pressures. Choosing this answer reflects an understanding of how LEED emphasizes not just general sustainability practices but also tailored strategies that consider local environmental conditions and priorities, making this approach more effective in achieving sustainable outcomes on a regional scale. The other options, while related to environmental considerations, do not capture the essence of what Regional Priority credits are meant to address. National environmental issues (as mentioned in the first option) may not always align with local needs. Assessing building energy performance and analyzing water consumption are critical components of sustainable design but fall under separate categories of credits rather than being the basis for Regional Priority designations.