Today's Free LEED AP BD+C V4 Exam Prep Questions

Free USGBC LEED AP Exam Questions - Wednesday

Please note, this questions are just references for you to prepare LEED AP Exam. The best way to preparing the LEED exam is for you to go through study guide or references that is available at www.usgbc.org. 

Question 1

If an existing building were striving to improive water efficiency on a limited budget, which strategy choice should be used?: 

• A. Waterless urinals
• B. Flush valves
• C. Compost toilets
• D. Capture of rainwater

Answer is (B)

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Explanation:

If an existing building were striving to improve water efficiency on a limited budget, replacing flush valves would be a good strategy choice. The remaining choices have little or no impact on total flow reduction. 

Question 2

What is one effect that off-gassing from underneath a building can have on occupants?: 

• A. It can reduce energy costs
• B. It can improve occupants' well being
• C. It can create poor air quality
• D. It can reduce the need for non-potable water

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

Radon or methane off-gassing from the soil underneath the building can generate indoor air contaminants, creating poor air quality for building occupants.

Question 3

Which of the following is not included in the LEED builidng Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system? : 

• A. Schools
• B. Hospitals
• C. Commercial interiors
• D. Data centers

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

The LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system includes a number of project types, including hospitals, schools, and data centers. Commercial interiors are not one of the project types included in the BD+C rating system.

Today's Free LEED AP BD+C V4 Exam Prep Questions

Free USGBC LEED AP Exam Questions - Monday

Please note, this questions are just references for you to prepare LEED AP Exam. The best way to preparing the LEED exam is for you to go through study guide or references that is available at www.usgbc.org. 

Question 1

All of the following are ways a LEED project team could protect and restore a habitat except: 

• A. Using non-native plants and increasing the use of impervious hardscape
• B. Designating areas as protected habitats
• C. Developing a conservation management program
• D. Putting protected land areas into a land trust

Answer is (A)

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Explanation:

A LEED project team could protect and restore a habitat by designating areas as protected habitats, developing a conservation management program, and putting protected land areas into a land trust. Project teams should also use native plants and decrease the use of impervious hardscapes, rather than the opposite.

Question 2

By selecting a project site within easy walking distance of an existing transportation network, a LEED project team is using which strategy to address transportation in design and planning?: 

• A. Promote alternative-fuel vehicles
• B. Locate near public transit
• C. Offer incentives
• D. Limit parking

Answer is (B)

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Explanation:

By selecting a project site within easy walking distance of an existing transportation network, a LEED project team is using the strategy to locate near public transit. This provides more and easier opportunities for occupants to use mass transportation, thereby reducing their environmental footprints.

Question 3

What is an example of free energy?: 

• A. Electricity
• B. Natural gas
• C. Coal
• D. Ventilation

Answer is (D)

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Explanation:

Free energy includes natural ventilation, daylight, and solar energy. Coal, natural gas, and electricity are not examples of free energy because they are considered utilities and require a charge. 

Today's Free LEED AP BD+C V4 Exam Prep Questions

Free USGBC LEED AP Exam Questions - Thursday

Please note, this questions are just references for you to prepare LEED AP Exam. The best way to preparing the LEED exam is for you to go through study guide or references that is available at www.usgbc.org. 

Question 1

Which credit category rewards the inclusion of a LEED Accredited Professional on the proejct team?: 

• A. Regional Priority
• B. Energy and Atmosphere
• C. Innovation
• D. Materials and Resources

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

The Innovation category rewards the inclusion of a LEED Accredited Professional team. This category offers points for improving a building's performance well beyond what is required by the credits or for incorporating green building ideas that are not specifically addressed elsewhere inthe rating system. 

Question 2

LEED would reward a project that did whcih of the following: 

• A. Increased demand and reused water for outdoor water uses only
• B. Reduced demand and reused water for indoor and outdoor water uses
• C. Decreased demand and reused water for outdoor water uses
• D. Reduced demand and reused water for indoor water uses only

Answer is (B)

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Explanation:

LEED rewards projects that both reduce demand and reuse water for indoor and outdoor water uses. This means teams should examine uses for both potable and non-potable water as well as alternative sources of water.

Question 3

What should a project team submit to GBCI when registering for project certification: 

• A. The budget for the team's project
• B. A registartion form and fee
• C. Project outlines and blueprints
• D. Calculations and a full application

Answer is (B)

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Explanation:

When registering for project certification, a project team should submit a registration form and a fee to GBCI. Once registered, the team receives information, tools, and communications that will help guide the certification process.

Today's Free LEED BD+C V4 Exam Prep Questions

Free USGBC LEED BD+C V4 Exam preparation Questions

I started to posting 3 LEED related questions few past days. The purpose is to practice myself for the LEED exam and it also helps me to memorizing questions and answers while I write. I hope this LEED exam questions also helps others who preparing for the LEED exam. 

Question 1

During the planning process proper exterior lighting direction and intensity will help protect:  (Choose 2)

• A. The development of wildlife
• B. Task lighting usage
• C. Process loads
• D. The developers wallet

Answer is (A) and (D)

Question 2

Development constraints on a project for site selection include: (Choose 2)

• A. Prime farmland
• B. Priority designations
• C. Brownfield 
• D. Species and habitat

Answer is (A) and (D)

Question 3

The boundaries that are focused on in the LEED v4 system include: (Choose 3)

• A. Project boundary
• B. LEED boundary
• C. Property boundary
• D. District boundary 

Answer is (A) and (C)

Free LEED Exam preparation Quiz

LEED AP BD+C Exam Prepartion part-2

Today's LEED AP BD+C Exam 

1. Electricity meters installed for Advanced Energy Metering must record which of the following? 

• A. Consumption Only
• B. Demand only
• C. Consumption and Demand
• D. Neither consumption nor demand

Answer is (C) Electricity meters must be capable of recording both consumption and demand. 

2. Which of the following represents the relationship between a Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment?

• A. A Phase I assessment addresses pesticides, solvents and mold while a Phase II assessment addresses petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals and asbestos.
• B. A Phase I assessment includes the actual testing of physical samples while a Phase II assessment analyzes those samples in detail.
• C. A Phase I assessment is a report that identifies environmental contamination while a Phase II assessment is an investigation that collects samples of soil to analyze for various contaminants.
• D. A Phase I assessment takes place during construction, while a Phase II assessment takes place at or just before occupancy.

Answer is (C) The Brownfield Redevelopment credit describes the difference between a Phase I and Phase II Site Assessment. Answer ‘c’ describes the correction relationship between the two assessments.

3. Which of the following best represents xeriscaping? 

• A. Planting trees that can provide food for the building occupants such as apple or orange trees
• B. A type of advanced drip irrigation system that responds to water demand by sensing soil moisture content
• C. A landscape design that directs the flow of rainwater on-site to the area that requires the most irrigation
• D. A landscape design that requires little or no irrigation or maintenance

Answer is (D) Xeriscaping is a term that describes a landscape design that requires little or no irrigation or maintenance. 

Free USGBC LEED AP BD+C Exam Prepartion

LEED AP BD+C Exam Prepartion

Few days ago, we discussed about the USGBC and LEED exam. 

Click for last posting: What is LEED and how to get you LEED credentials 

Since, I am preparing myself for LEED BD+C Exam, I like to share some resources with others.  I hope I can cover all 5 specialty exams and Green Associates during this resource sharing. 

Few days a week, I will starting to post free LEED exam questions, study guide, and other resources that might help you to prepare for the LEED exam. 

Today's LEED AP BD+C Exam 

1. A project is developing tenant design and construction guidelines as part of its LEED Certification efforts. Which LEED Rating System is it likely pursuing?

Choose one

• A. Commercial Interiors
• B. Tenant Interiors
• C. Schools
• D. New Construction
• E. Core and Shell

Answer is (E) - The LEED for Core and Shell Rating System includes a Credit for developing design and construction guidelines for future tenants. 

2. Which is true regarding FAR (Floor to Area Ratio)?

Choose one

• A. FAR cannot be zero
• B. FAR cannot be greater than 1
• C. FAR cannot be greater than 100
• D. Higher FARs are preferred by LEED

Answer is (D) - Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) is the ratio of the total floor area of buildings on a certain location to the size of the land of that location. As a formula: Floor Area Ratio = (Total covered area on all floors of all buildings on a certain plot)/(Area of the plot). With respect to LEED, in general the greater the Floor to Area Ratio the better since it typically corresponds with a more dense development. Also, building ‘up’ rather than ‘out’ may minimize the land needed for the building footprint, leaving the possibility for more open space.

3. Which is most affected by the LEED Site Boundary? (Choose 2)

• A. Location of bike racks & showers
• B. Exterior light pollution
• C. Size of underground parking garage
• D. Determining where site disturbance must stop

Answer is (B and D)