LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)

Question 1

When the project occupancy is not known, which method is recommended?

A. Occupancy measured for eight hours, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., for all occupancy patterns

B. Weekly average taken into account all the occupants in a typical 24-hour day of operation

C. Default occupant density from ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Table G3.1.1A

D. Default occupant density from ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Table 6-1

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2

When designing a building that includes Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), which capability is needed to ensure maximum energy efficiency and cost savings?

A. Integrate EVSE with demand-response programs and load-management strategies

B. Install EVSE that operates only during peak hours to ensure availability

C. Install Level 1 charging stations with 120-volt service for all spaces

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

Which of the following products are eligible for a WaterSense label?

A. Public lavatory faucets

B. Waterless urinals

C. Tankless toilets

D. Private lavatory faucets

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

What is the first step to earn the Water Efficiency Credit, Cooling Tower Water Use?

A. Identify the maximum number of cycles for the cooling tower or evaporative condenser

B. Engage a water treatment professional to perform a chemical analysis

C. Calculate cycles of concentration

D. Select air-conditioner condensate for cooling

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

For a task chair purchased for a healthcare facility, which portion of the product contributes toward Materials and Resources Credit, Furniture and Medical Furnishings?

A. Metal base, 20% of product by weight, which do not contain heavy metals and is not plated with hexavalent chromium

B. Wheels, 4% of product by weight, that do not contain lead, mercury, cadmium or antimony

C. Fabric, 5% of product by weight, with stain resistant treatment containing Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

D. Plastic armrests, 30% of product by weight, with added antimicrobial treatment

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

A commercial office building with a footprint of 70,000 ft2 (6 503.2 m2) has an overall site area of 200,000 ft2 (18 580.6 m2). The project design includes 15,000 ft2 (1 393.5 m2) of pedestrian oriented hardscape and 18,000 ft2 (1 672.3 m2) of vegetated open space. Which of the following is necessary to satisfy the requirement for the outdoor space to be physically accessible when calculating the Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space?

A. A pedestrian-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that accommodate outdoor social activities

B. A garden space dedicated to industrial food production for use by local communities

C. A garden space with only one vegetation type and species during the summer for visual interest

D. A dark paving area with site elements to encourage parking near wetlands or naturally designed ponds

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

Which principal areas must the LEED AP focus on to attain the Integrative Process Credit, Integrative Process?

A. Regional priority and innovation

B. Location and site selection

C. Materials and resources

D. Energy and water related systems

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

Which of the following standards is used to perform a Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment to measure the Global Warming Potential of materials in LEED projects?

A. ISO 21930:2017

B. ISO 14044:2006

C. ISO 50001:2018

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

Which site preparation and construction method contributes to earning the Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management?

A. Implement in situ soil remediation and post removal of the existing concrete pavement

B. Reuse excavated soil and land-clearing debris

C. Ensure reduction of pollution from construction activities by using airborne dust generation capture systems

D. Salvage and recycle 50% of the existing materials (based on volume) generated during site demolition for three material streams

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

IPp1: Climate Resilience Assessment identifies a high risk of extreme heat caused by the urban heat-island effect and flooding caused by an impervious site. Which combination identifies an appropriate strategy for heat and sea-level or flooding risks?

A. Heat: High-albedo white roofSea level: Emergency backup generators

B. Heat: High-efficiency variable refrigerant flow systemSea level: Green roof

C. Heat: Exterior window shading and operable windowsSea level: Sump pumps with backup power

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

If a commercial building is considered to have 100 peak visitors in a day, what is the minimum number of short-term bicycle storage spaces that must be provided to earn one point under Location and Transportation Credit, Bicycle Facilities?

A. Five

B. Four

C. Three

D. Ten

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

Which of the following variables must be included in the calculations for Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Quality Views?

A. Ceiling heights

B. Permanent interior obstructions

C. Building furniture

D. Movable partitions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

What building classification requires the energy model to determine the predicted power usage effectiveness (PUE) for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance?

A. Data Center

B. Hospital

C. Office

D. Warehouse

Correct Answer: A

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