Online Questions – Valid Practice To your LEED-AP-BD-C Exam (Updated 305 Questions) [Q68-Q89]

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Online Questions – Valid Practice To your LEED-AP-BD-C Exam (Updated 305 Questions)

Practice To LEED-AP-BD-C – Remarkable Practice On your LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) Exam

NEW QUESTION 68
The Required Breathing Zone Outdoor Airflow Vbz for a new banking facility is 0.120 CFM/ft2 (0.6 L/s/m2). If the team decides to attempt Increased Ventilation under Option 2 in the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, what is the minimum Design Zone Outdoor Airflow?

0.144 CFM/ft2 (0.73 (L/s)/m2)

0.156 CFM/ft2 (0.79 (L/s)/m2)

0.168 CFM/ft2 (0.85 (L/s)/m2)

0.30 CFM/ft2 (1.5 (L/s)/m2)

NEW QUESTION 69
An owner has insisted on using a non-native or non-adapted plant species on both the vegetated roof and ground level. What Sustainable Sites credit will this decision impact the most?

Site Development-Protect or Restore Habita

Site Assessment

Heat Island Reduction

Light Pollution Reduction

NEW QUESTION 70
A developer is considering an urban infill site for a new commercial building rather than a rural greenfield site adjacent to a stream. Which of the following is an economic advantage of the infill site?

Protects greenfields and farmland

Preserves habitat and natural resources

Reduces need for new utility infrastructure

Reduces potential damage to an existing stream

NEW QUESTION 71
A mixed-use development is located 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) from a future commuter rail line station.Which of the following pieces of information is needed when determining whether the rail line station can contribute to Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit?

Discounted rail pass availability

Rail line station construction completion date

Connections to transfer routes

Passenger capacity

NEW QUESTION 72
What credit rewards customers who change their normal consumption patterns in response to the varying price of energy over time?

Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Demand Response

Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering

Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Building Level Energy Metering

Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Green Power and Carbon Offsets

NEW QUESTION 73
What are the Storage and Collection of Recyclables requirements for only Retail projects under the Materials and Resources Prerequisite?

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit for the duration of the project in an existing location or make projections based on historical data for similar establishments. Identify the top-five recyclable waste streams while stating the top-four waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit once a month for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on data gathered from a previous cycle. Identify the top-three recyclable waste streams while stating the top-two waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit twice a year for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on the previous year’s data for their business. Identify the top-four recyclable waste streams while stating the top-three waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

Retail projects must conduct a waste stream audit for the once a year for the project in an existing or rented location or make projections based on the previous year’s data for their business. Identify the top-four recyclable waste streams while stating the top-three waste streams where both collection and storage space will be provided

NEW QUESTION 74
Commissioning (Cx) and verification are requirements to qualify for LEED certification. What are the basic systems that need to be commissioned?

Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Renewable Energy

Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, and Lighting

Electrical, Structural, Audio Visual, and Envelope

Electrical, Plumbing, Telecommunications, and Fire Suppression

NEW QUESTION 75
Which of the following cannot be classified as graywater?

Water from toilets

Water from showers

Water from kitchen sinks

Water from lavatory faucets

NEW QUESTION 76
The LEED AP is leading the first design charrette for a new LEED project with the project’s owners. What document should be used to record the project goals to be used throughout the design of the project?

Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

Owner’s list of wants and needs

Criteria for contractor selection

Basis of Design (BOD)

NEW QUESTION 77
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 garden space dedicated to industrial food production for use by local communities

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

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

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

NEW QUESTION 78
Which of the following are the major factors determining the total irrigation requirement for a particular landscaping design?

Planting density, soil conditions, irrigation efficiency and rainfall

Relative humidity, site exposure, plant species and planting density

Plant species, rainfall, evapotranspiration rate, site exposure and irrigation efficiency

Plant species, rainwater tank size, evapotranspiration rate, site exposure and irrigation efficiency

NEW QUESTION 79
How can a building owner promote both energy efficiency and thermal comfort in a building?

Survey occupants about their comfort on a regular basis

Provide occupants with individual space heaters in the winter

Ask the cleaning contractor to turn off all of the lights after cleaning

Institute a flexible dress code that permits seasonally appropriate clothing

NEW QUESTION 80
Which of the following products are eligible for a WaterSense label?

Tankless toilets

Waterless urinals

Public lavatory faucets

Private lavatory faucets

NEW QUESTION 81
Which site preparation and construction method contributes to earning the Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management?

Reuse excavated soil and land-clearing debris

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

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

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

NEW QUESTION 82
What are the three phases within the Integrative Process Credit, Integrative Process?

Pre-design, Discovery, Design and Construction

Discovery, Design and Construction, Operations and Feedback

Schematic Design, Design and Construction, Operations and Feedback

Design Charrette, Schematic Design, Operations and Feedback

NEW QUESTION 83
At the time of registering a project in LEED Online, Regional Priority credits are determined based upon the project’s

environmental zone

longitude and latitude

ASHRAE 90.1 – 2010 climate zone

Environmental Protection Agency Phase I Assessment

NEW QUESTION 84
Smoking is prohibited inside LEED-certified buildings in order to eliminate the health risks associated with environmental tobacco smoke. Which building type is exempt from this requirement?

Office projects

Healthcare projects

Warehouse projects

Residential projects

NEW QUESTION 85
Which of the following characteristics are a requirement of a compliant water meter?

Must be digital

Must be permanently installed

Must transmit data to a remote location

Must be capable of storing data for 36 months

NEW QUESTION 86
What percentage of a building’s surface area may be excluded from the calculation for Materials and ResourcesCredit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 2. Renovation of Abandoned or Blighted Buildings because ofdeterioration or damage when maintaining existing building structure, enclosure and interior structural elements?

10%

25%

50%

NEW QUESTION 87
For Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit, a project team preparing timetables and service-level documentation must ensure the materials include

verification that a weighted daily average has been used for each qualifying route

confirmation that functional entries of the project are within 3/4 mi. (1.20 km) of the stop

verification that a weighted building average has been used for each qualifying functional entry

confirmation that each qualifying route features paired route service (service in opposite directions)

NEW QUESTION 88
Which system is eligible for the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Renewable Energy Production?

Ground-source heat pumps

Tidal-based electrical production

Municipal solid waste combustion

Passive solar and daylighting strategies

NEW QUESTION 89
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?

50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) office project

80,000 ft2 (7 432 m2) hospital project

110,000 ft2 (10 219 m2) school project

140,000 ft2 (13 006 m2) retail project

USGBC LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Topic 1	Building Loads: This topic is focused on optimizing building performances through effective load management. It addresses design considerations such as building orientation and glazing selection while clarifying regional factors that influence these decisions.
Topic 2	Project Surroundings and Public Outreach: LEED Green Associates learn about promoting sustainable practices, regional design considerations that incorporate green construction measures, cultural awareness issues related to historic or heritage impacts, and ensuring that sustainability efforts are respectful of local values.
Topic 3	Indoor Water Use Reduction: This section measures the skills of LEED Green Associates in minimizing indoor water consumption to reduce water use effectively, including toilets, urinals, faucets, and showerheads. Additionally, candidates will examine appliance types that consume water, such as cooling towers and washing machines.
Topic 4	Location and Transportation: This topic measures the skills of LEED Green Associates in sustainable development. It addresses critical factors in site selection, including development constraints and opportunities related to environmental considerations, and community connectivity concepts, such as walkability and street design, which are vital for promoting sustainable transportation options.
Topic 5	Indoor Environmental Quality: This domain measures the skills of LEED Green Associates in creating healthy indoor environments. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate ventilation levels through both natural and mechanical means. Additionally, candidates will be assessed on topics such as tobacco smoke control measures.
Topic 6	Water Efficiency: This topic measures the skills of LEED Green Associates in optimizing water use in building projects. It explores strategies for reducing outdoor water use through efficient irrigation practices, including landscape water requirements and irrigation systems. It also covers using native and adaptive plant species to minimize irrigation demands.
Topic 7	Integrative Strategies: It emphasizes the importance of an integrative process. The topic also covers their knowledge about the value of teamwork in developing integrative green strategies and how they can collaborate throughout different project phases.