LEED Green Associate Practice Test

Which credit category focuses on selecting sites in high-density areas with existing infrastructure?

1. Materials and Resources

2. Location and Transportation

3. Water Efficiency

4. Indoor Environmental Quality

The correct answer is: Location and Transportation

You are correct in identifying that the credit category focusing on selecting sites in high-density areas with existing infrastructure is Location and Transportation. This category emphasizes the importance of choosing sites that promote sustainable transportation options, reduce the need for personal vehicles, and leverage existing infrastructure. By prioritizing high-density areas, projects can decrease their urban sprawl footprint and utilize public transportation, walkability, and other sustainable methods that align with the overall goals of reducing energy consumption and enhancing community access. The other categories, while important aspects of the overall LEED framework, do not directly encompass the criteria of site selection in high-density environments. Materials and Resources centers on sustainable material usage and waste management, Water Efficiency addresses the conservation of water within the building and surrounding areas, and Indoor Environmental Quality pertains to the health and comfort of building occupants. Each of these categories contributes to the overarching aim of sustainability in building projects but does not specifically target the intersection of site density and infrastructure.