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The questions for LEED AP BD+C were last updated at Apr 24,2025.
- Exam Code: LEED AP BD+C
- Exam Name: LEED AP Building Design + Construction
- Certification Provider: USGBC
- Latest update: Apr 24,2025
A building owner is considering the installation of a solar thermal panel on the roof of the building. The initial cost of the system is higher than a conventional natural gas system.
Which of the following is true to make the renewable energy option economically feasible?
- A . Utility cost savings over the lifetime of the system must offset the higher initial cost
- B . Higher initial cost must exceed the cost of the utility over the lifetime of the system
- C . Higher initial cost must exceed the savings on the utility cost over the lifetime of the system
- D . Utility cost savings over the lifetime of the system must be lower than the higher initial cost of the system
A project team seeking certification for a new school is attempting to achieve Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Option 2. Reduction of Total Waste Material.
What strategy can be taken to meet the requirements of this credit?
- A . Track waste materials per occupant
- B . Track waste materials used on site
- C . Document total waste by project cost
- D . Document total waste per building floor area
Which of the following must be included in the Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Assessment?
- A . A targeted Brownfield remedy plan
- B . Historic preservation plan to include neighboring properties
- C . Proximity of vulnerable populations to major sources of air pollution
- D . The surrounding density within a 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) radius of the project boundary
In addition to Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 3. Building and Materials Reuse, salvaged materials contribute to the achievement of
- A . Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- B . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients
- C . Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management
- D . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations
When a project team sustainably develops a project site, the design should
- A . increase water runoff
- B . maximize construction pollution
- C . remediate sites already in decline
- D . replace natural water flow patterns
What phase of the integrative process gives the team the greatest chance of success in meeting the project’s environmental goals cost-effectively?
- A . Design
- B . Discovery
- C . Operations
- D . Construction
The project team has decided to substitute the flooring in the school gym with natural rubber flooring that has met the Sustainable Agriculture Standard. The cost of the substituted flooring is $80,000. The project will achieve
- A . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices
- B . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 1. Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting
- C . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization Environmental Product
Declarations, Option 1. Environmental Product Declarations - D . Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Option 1. Diversion
What aspects of each space should the LEED consultant consider to identify the regularly occupied spaces on a project to ensure that floor area values are utilized consistently across credits?
- A . Rate of outdoor air provided per person
- B . Fire ratings of installed wall and ceiling assemblies
- C . Average number of occupants standing or seated
- D . Typical duration of occupancy in each space per day
Which of the following projects is eligible to pursue the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance, Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide?
- A . 50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) office project
- B . 80,000 ft2 (7 432 m2) hospital project
- C . 110,000 ft2 (10 219 m2) school project
- D . 140,000 ft2 (13 006 m2) retail project
A project has a potable water source as well as two alternative water sources.
Which of the following statements is applicable for a project using two alternative water sources?
- A . A project may not use two alternative water sources
- B . Target the uses that require the least treatment first
- C . Match uses by location: indoor sources to indoor uses, outdoor sources to outdoor uses
- D . All alternative water sources should be treated to potable water standards