LEED AP Building Design + Construction - LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following transit modes is considered to be walkable if it is within 1/2 mile (0.8 km) of the functional entry of a project?

A. Local bus stop

B. Taxi stand

C. Ferry terminal

D. Streetcar stop

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

A consultant specifies the required U-value, solar heat gain coefficient, and visible light transmittance for a project. What type of building envelope assembly would require these attributes?

A. Windows

B. Floors

C. Walls

D. Roofs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

What is the best strategy for a LEED AP to suggest in order to quantify the impact of increasing the window-to-wall ratio on a Building Design and Construction project?

A. Monitor the HVAC loads throughout the life of the project

B. Compare the current project to other similar projects

C. Review Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)'s comments on the energy model submission

D. Perform a simple box energy model before the completion of the schematic phase

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

Which of the following is a biofuel that is considered renewable energy under Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Renewable Energy Production?

A. Wood coated with paints, plastics, or resins

B. Combustion of municipal solid waste

C. Non-mill residue forestry biomass waste

D. Animal waste

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5

A design team is evaluating strategies to ensure that a healthcare facility remains operational for critical services during frequent power outages. The building currently relies on a diesel generator for emergency power, but the owner is interested in sustainable alternatives that can also contribute to the project's energy efficiency during normal operations.
Which of the following strategies should the design team recommend to provide energy resilience for the healthcare facility while enhancing energy efficiency during regular operations?

A. Install a new natural-gas generator as the primary source of backup power

B. Implement solar photovoltaic panels with a battery energy-storage system

C. Increase the capacity of the existing diesel generator

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

EAp1: Operational Carbon Projection and Decarbonization Plan requires a 25-year forecast. What is the primary purpose of this forecast?

A. Map future carbon emissions as the local electrical grid is projected to become cleaner

B. Prove that the building will be net-zero energy

C. Estimate utility-cost savings to secure project financing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

A LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction office building's HVAC system includes hot water from a central utility plant. The central utility plant is owned and operated by a management company. The office pays a flat fee for hot water, included as part of the lease. The management company does not meter or invoice for actual hot water consumption. For the project to meet the requirements for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Building-Level Energy Metering, an energy meter must be installed for

A. nothing, because the energy source is outside of the project's scope

B. nothing, because the flat fee is included as part of the lease

C. hot water at the main service point

D. natural gas

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

When calculating the reverberation time of a room, which of the following pieces of information is least relevant?

A. Sound absorption coefficient of the floor surface

B. Operating sound level of nearest HVAC equipment

C. Height and width of room

D. Noise reduction coefficient of the ceiling surface

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

A design team working on a new building in a coastal city is considering climate resilience strategies. The team refers to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report to incorporate different emissions scenarios on projected climate changes.
The design team can use emissions scenarios to enhance the climate resilience of their building project by utilizing the:

A. Scenarios appropriate for the geographic location of the project that take into account local climate action plans

B. Scenarios consistent with current global policies and historical emissions trends

C. Mid-range scenarios, as they are most likely to occur

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

A project team is designing a new mixed-use development that aims to achieve LEED certification. To encourage electric-vehicle use, the team plans to install EV charging stations in the parking garage. The project site is in a region where 70% of electricity comes from renewable sources.
To align with LEED strategies for sustainable transportation, what consideration should the project team prioritize when installing the EV charging stations?

A. Provision of free parking for EV users near the charging stations

B. Number of charging stations in proportion to the total number of parking spaces

C. Availability of real-time energy-consumption monitoring at the charging stations

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

Which of the following filtration methods is recommended for an infection risk management mode to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ) in healthcare facilities?

A. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI)

B. Plate-and-frame filters

C. Activated carbon filtration

Correct Answer: A

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