LEED Green Associate Practice Test

Which requirement is included in the category of materials and resources?

1. Construction activity pollution prevention

2. Environmental tobacco smoke control

3. Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredients

4. Indoor air quality assessment

The correct answer is: Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredients

The requirement that falls under the category of materials and resources is focused on the optimization of building materials, which includes ensuring transparency about the composition of those materials. In this context, building product disclosure and optimization for material ingredients promotes the use of products that are safer for human health and the environment by requiring manufacturers to disclose the chemical ingredients of their products. This aligns with the sustainable practices within LEED, aiming to encourage the use of responsibly sourced and healthier materials in construction. The other options pertain to different categories within the LEED framework: construction activity pollution prevention focuses on reducing environmental impact during construction; environmental tobacco smoke control aims at enhancing indoor air quality related to tobacco use; and indoor air quality assessment centers on evaluating the air quality within a building. These elements serve important roles in promoting overall sustainability but do not directly relate to the materials and resources aspect.