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A facility's leadership signs a formal policy committing to send no more than 10% of materials to disposal and to pursue continuous improvement. Which TRUE requirement does the policy directly satisfy?

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1Which organization administers the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) zero waste certification program and the TRUE Advisor certificate?
A.Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
B.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
C.International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
D.Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Explanation: TRUE is administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the certification arm associated with USGBC. GBCI runs the TRUE Rating System, the TRUE Advisor certificate program, and the exam appeals and disciplinary policies.
2What minimum overall diversion rate must a facility achieve over the most recent 12 months to qualify for TRUE certification?
A.75%
B.90%
C.80%
D.85%
Explanation: TRUE requires an average of 90% or greater overall diversion from landfill, incineration (waste-to-energy), and the environment for solid, non-hazardous wastes over the most recent 12 months. This is a core minimum program requirement, not an optional credit.
3How many total credit points are available in the TRUE Rating System, and how many must a project earn to achieve certification?
A.100 total credits; 40 needed to certify
B.110 total credits; 50 needed to certify
C.81 total credits; 31 needed to certify
D.50 total credits; 25 needed to certify
Explanation: The TRUE Rating System offers 81 total possible credit points across 15 categories. A project must meet all seven minimum program requirements and earn at least 31 of the 81 credits to achieve certification.
4The TRUE Rating System organizes its credits into how many credit categories?
A.8
B.12
C.20
D.15
Explanation: TRUE credits are organized into 15 credit categories, including Redesign, Reduce, Reuse, Compost, Recycle, Zero Waste Reporting, Diversion, Zero Waste Purchasing, Leadership, Training, Zero Waste Analysis, Upstream Management, Hazardous Waste Prevention, Closed Loop System, and Innovation.
5What is the minimum passing score on the TRUE Advisor exam?
A.77%
B.65%
C.70%
D.85%
Explanation: The TRUE Advisor exam requires a score of 77% or higher to pass. Candidates have a maximum of two attempts, and only scored items count toward the result; unscored pilot items are not counted.
6In the standard zero waste hierarchy that TRUE reflects, which strategy is the MOST preferred?
A.Recycling materials
B.Preventing and reducing waste at the source
C.Composting organics
D.Recovering energy through incineration
Explanation: The zero waste hierarchy prioritizes prevention and source reduction (rethink/redesign/reduce) above all other strategies. Reducing the amount of material entering a facility avoids downstream handling, recycling, and disposal entirely.
7Under TRUE's minimum program requirements, what is the maximum allowable contamination level for materials being diverted?
A.No more than 5%
B.No more than 15%
C.No more than 10%
D.No more than 25%
Explanation: TRUE limits contamination to no more than 10% in materials leaving the site for diversion. Keeping contamination at or below this level helps ensure that recyclables and compostables are actually accepted and processed rather than rejected.
8Which of the following is one of the seven TRUE minimum program requirements?
A.Achieving carbon neutrality across all operations
B.Installing on-site solar generation
C.Earning at least 60 of the 81 credits
D.Having a written zero waste policy in place
Explanation: Having a written, adopted zero waste policy is one of the seven minimum program requirements. The others include 90% diversion, regulatory compliance, 12 months of diversion data, contamination control, data documentation, and a case study submission.
9How many months of waste diversion data must a project document to meet TRUE's minimum program requirements?
A.12 months
B.3 months
C.6 months
D.24 months
Explanation: TRUE requires 12 months of waste diversion data to demonstrate sustained performance rather than a one-time result. This trailing 12-month period is also the window over which the 90% diversion average is calculated.
10Which disposal pathway does NOT count as diversion under the TRUE Rating System?
A.Recycling
B.Waste-to-energy incineration
C.Composting
D.Reuse
Explanation: TRUE measures diversion away from landfill, incineration (including waste-to-energy), and the environment. Therefore waste-to-energy incineration is treated as disposal, not diversion, while recycling, composting, and reuse are recognized diversion pathways.

About the TRUE Advisor Certificate Exam

The TRUE Advisor certificate is an individual credential that demonstrates knowledge of zero waste terminology, tools, technologies, and implementation strategies, and the ability to guide facilities through TRUE certification. Candidates complete a 12-module online course and a 75-question assessment requiring 77% to pass, both within 180 days of registration. The credential supports projects pursuing certification under the TRUE Rating System, which minimizes non-hazardous solid waste and maximizes resource efficiency.

Assessment

Online multiple-choice exam with 75 questions, a mix of scored and unscored pilot items, covering the TRUE Rating System, zero waste principles, and the certification process.

Time Limit

90 minutes (plus a 10-minute instruction period)

Passing Score

77% or higher; see the TRUE Advisor Certificate Program Handbook for current scoring rules.

Exam Fee

$350 for USGBC members and $450 for non-members; verify current pricing before registering. (Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI))

TRUE Advisor Certificate Exam Content Outline

Foundational

Zero Waste Principles and Terminology

Zero waste definition, the waste hierarchy (redesign, reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, disposal), circular economy, extended producer responsibility, and how diversion is measured.

Major

TRUE Rating System Structure

81 total credits, the 31-credit certification threshold, the 15 credit categories, and the Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers based on total points earned.

Major

Minimum Program Requirements

Written zero waste policy, 90% diversion over the trailing 12 months, regulatory compliance, the 10% contamination limit, 12 months of diversion data, and a case study submission.

Major

Credit Categories

Redesign, Reduce, Reuse, Compost, Recycle, Zero Waste Reporting, Diversion, Zero Waste Purchasing, Leadership, Training, Zero Waste Analysis, Upstream Management, Hazardous Waste Prevention, Closed Loop System, and Innovation.

Significant

Diversion and Reporting

Diversion calculations, exclusion of incineration and environmental release, waste audits and characterization, contamination control, normalization, end-markets, and accurate accounting.

Significant

Implementation Strategies

Baselines, co-located bin stations, consistent signage, staff and custodial training, supplier engagement, business case framing, and prioritizing the largest divertible fractions.

Supporting

Certification Process

TRUE Advisor versus TRUE certification, course modules, fees, exam format and attempts, the 180-day completion window, precertification, and exam governance.

How to Pass the TRUE Advisor Certificate Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 77% or higher; see the TRUE Advisor Certificate Program Handbook for current scoring rules.
  • Assessment: Online multiple-choice exam with 75 questions, a mix of scored and unscored pilot items, covering the TRUE Rating System, zero waste principles, and the certification process.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (plus a 10-minute instruction period)
  • Exam fee: $350 for USGBC members and $450 for non-members; verify current pricing before registering.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Frequently Asked Questions

What score do I need to pass the TRUE Advisor exam?

You need 77% or higher to pass the TRUE Advisor exam, and you are permitted a maximum of two attempts.

How many questions are on the TRUE Advisor exam?

The TRUE Advisor exam has 75 questions, a mix of scored and unscored pilot items, with 90 minutes for the exam-items section.

What is the difference between TRUE Advisor and TRUE certification?

TRUE Advisor is an individual credential demonstrating zero waste knowledge, while TRUE certification rates a facility or project against the TRUE Rating System.

How many questions are in this practice bank?

This practice bank contains exactly 100 original questions for exam ID true-advisor.