LEED Green Associate Practice Test

What is the primary focus of the Sustainable Sites credit category?

1. Reducing indoor and outdoor water use

2. Optimizing energy performance

3. Reducing environmental impacts through site management

4. Improving air quality and occupant comfort

The correct answer is: Reducing environmental impacts through site management

The primary focus of the Sustainable Sites credit category is indeed centered on reducing environmental impacts through site management. This credit category emphasizes the importance of responsible site selection and management practices that minimize disturbances to ecosystems and the environment. It includes strategies for managing stormwater, preserving or restoring habitat, and reducing the heat island effect, among other aspects. The other options, while important aspects of sustainable design, fall under different credit categories within the LEED framework. For example, reducing indoor and outdoor water use is primarily addressed under the Water Efficiency category, and optimizing energy performance is a key focus of the Energy and Atmosphere category. Improving air quality and occupant comfort is mainly covered under the Indoor Environmental Quality category. Each of these aspects plays a significant role in overall sustainability, but the Sustainable Sites credit specifically targets site management practices that mitigate environmental impacts.