Guide · Updated June 2026
LEED v5 Green Associate exam guide: what's on it and current final-exam status
The final LEED v5 Green Associate exam is available with scores upon completion, according to USGBC's September 28, 2026 update. This guide covers the exam format and published domain breakdown.
Format
100 multiple-choice questions, 2-hour period, 170/200 scaled score to pass. Of the 100 delivered items, 85 are scored and 15 are unscored field-test questions mixed in randomly — you won't know which are which, so treat every question as real.
The eight v5 domains
| Domain | Share of scored items |
|---|---|
| LEED Process | ~18% |
| Energy and Atmosphere | ~18% |
| Materials and Resources | ~13% |
| Water Efficiency | ~12% |
| Indoor Environmental Quality | ~13% |
| Location and Transportation | ~11% |
| Sustainable Sites | ~9% |
| Integrative Process Planning and Assessments | ~7% |
Compared to v4-era prep, note the framing shift: v5 organizes everything under three impact areas — decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration — and the exam expects you to know how credits ladder up to them.
Final exam availability
The final LEED v5 Green Associate exam is available with scores upon completion, according to USGBC's September 28, 2026 update. Check USGBC for current registration details.
Studying for it
Version match is the whole game in 2026: prep written for v4.1 covers a different domain structure. Exam Relay's LEED v5 Green Associate deck is built from the v5 rating system with a citation on every card — 551 flashcards covering 461 distinct concepts, three timed practice exams, and a full study guide in the bundle.
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Try free GA questions Compare the $27 deck or $37 bundleSources: USGBC LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook (usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks); usgbc.org/credentials/leed-green-associate; GBCI v5 beta announcements. Domain shares shown as approximate percentages of the 85 scored items. LEED® is a trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council. Exam Relay is not affiliated with USGBC or GBCI; study materials only.