In the Application Process Outline, what is the fourth step?

• A. Establish Project Goals.
• B. Develop LEED Scorecard.
• C. Continue Discovery Phase.
• D. Assign Roles and Responsibilities.

Answer: (C)

This question tests the sequencing of steps in the Application Process Outline and highlights that discovery is treated as an ongoing activity. Continuing the Discovery Phase as the fourth step means the team keeps gathering information—such as site data, stakeholder needs, budget, and constraints—even after goals are set and initial planning begins. This ongoing discovery ensures that decisions about eligible credits and the level of effort stay aligned with the latest information, reducing the risk of locked-in assumptions. It also sets a solid foundation for later steps, like clearly defining roles and responsibilities, once the scope and opportunities have been clarified. The other options fit different moments in the flow: establishing goals happens earlier to set direction, developing the LEED Scorecard comes after initial understanding, and assigning roles typically follows once the scope is clearer.