LEED Green Associate Practice Test

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What is a primary goal of the Materials and Resources credit category?

Reducing energy performance
Encouraging the use of sustainable building materials
Improving occupant comfort
Enhancing site design

The correct answer is: Encouraging the use of sustainable building materials

The primary goal of the Materials and Resources credit category is indeed to encourage the use of sustainable building materials. This includes promoting the sourcing of materials that are environmentally friendly, recyclable, or made from renewable resources. By focusing on sustainable materials, the category aims to minimize the environmental impact associated with material extraction, transportation, and disposal, while also supporting sustainable production practices. The other options represent important aspects of sustainable design but do not align specifically with the focus of the Materials and Resources credit category. For example, reducing energy performance is more aligned with energy-related credits, improving occupant comfort pertains to indoor environmental quality aspects, and enhancing site design focuses on the relationship between the building and its surrounding environment rather than the materials used in construction.