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 - Tuesday

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Question 1

Which of the following allows air flow to be automatically increased if concentrations exceed a setpoint?: 

• A. Air flow detectors
• B. Demand-response monitors
• C. Demand-controlled ventilation
• D. Oxygen responders

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

With demand-controlled ventilation, air flow is automatically increased if concentrations exceed a setpoint. This is one way to monitor carbon dioxide in buildings. 

Question 2

In green buidlign, life-cycle thinking should be applied only to products and buildings: 

• A. False
• B. True

Answer is (A)

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Explanation:

Life-cycle thinking can be applied to all decisions in green building, not just products and buildings. Teams need to look for opportunities to evaluate the environmental impacts of design decisions and improve sustainability at all points in the project's life-cycle.

Question 3

LEED rating systems have how many base points: 

• A. 20
• B. 50
• C. 100
• D. 110

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

LEED rating systems have 100 base points. This does not include bonus points and helps determine various levels of certification.

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 - Friday

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Question 1

All of the following terms describe the LEED certification except: 

• A. Consensus based
• B. Entry level
• C. Voluntary
• D. Market driven

Answer is (B)

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Explanation:

The LEED certification is a green building benchmark that is voluntary, consensus based, and market driven. It encourages and accelerates adoption of sustainable building and community development practice.

Question 2

How much water per day does the United States use, according to the US Geological Survey?: 

• A. Over 500 million gallons
• B. Over 5 million gallons
• C. Over 1 billion gallons
• D. Over 400 billion gallons

Answer is (D)

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Explanation:

The United States uses over 400 billion gallons of water a day, according to the US Geological Survey. About twelve percent of the total water use comes from the operation of buildings. 

Question 3

Which of the following is not a startegy for conserving materials throughout the project's life-cycle?: 

• A. Using efficient framing technniques
• B. Planning for more compact communities 
• C. Creating incentives for occupants and tenants
• D. Designing smaller homes and buildings

Answer is (V)

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Explanation:

Strategies for conserving materials throughout the project's life-cycle include using efficient framing techniques, designing smaller homes and buildings, and planning for more compact communities. Creating incentives for occupants and tenants is a strategy for incorporating ongoing performance measurement into a project.

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.