,GBCI LEED AP O+M Exam
Question 1
A practice rule requires a follow-up discussion of “Location and Transportation (LT)” whenever the
review of “LEED Process and Certification Principles” raises an unresolved question. The first review
raises such a question. Which action follows from that rule?
A. Replace the unresolved question with an unrelated completed item to remove the trigger.
B. Arrange the specified follow-up discussion because its stated trigger has occurred.
C. Record the follow-up as completed immediately when the trigger occurs.
D. Omit the follow-up because unresolved questions always cancel discussion requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation:
The trigger is an unresolved question arising in the review of “LEED Process and Certification
Principles”. Because the case states that this trigger occurred, the required discussion of “Location
and Transportation (LT)” must be arranged. A requirement to perform follow-up is not evidence that
follow-up has already happened.
Question 2
Which focus best brings together these responsibilities: “Alternative transportation access, public
transit options, and commute-reduction strategies” and “Bicycle infrastructure”?
A. LEED Process and Certification Principles
B. Initial audits, building assessments, and baseline data collection
C. Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments
D. Location and Transportation (LT)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Both responsibilities are part of Location and Transportation (LT): Alternative transportation access,
public transit options, and commute-reduction strategies, and Bicycle infrastructure. Their common
technical focus is the reason this choice fits the pair. A different focus would not preserve this
specific grouping of responsibilities.
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Question 3
An exercise asks each participant to select exactly one discussion focus: “Occupant comfort surveys,
acoustic performance, and ergonomic management” or “Stakeholder engagement, occupant
feedback loops, and tenant education programs”. A participant selects both. Which correction
satisfies the instruction while preserving a valid selection?
A. Retain either selected focus and remove the other from this exercise.
B. Remove both selected focuses because neither was permitted individually.
C. Retain both selected focuses and count them as one because they are related.
D. Add a third focus so that the two original selections are no longer exclusive.
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
“Exactly one” permits either “Occupant comfort surveys, acoustic performance, and ergonomic
management” or “Stakeholder engagement, occupant feedback loops, and tenant education
programs”, but not both within this particular selection. Keeping one and removing the other is the
smallest correction. The rule does not invalidate either focus when it is selected alone.
Question 4
An assessment of “Materials and Resources (MR)” compares “Waste diversion metrics” with “space
renovations”. Which description retains the technical relationship being examined?
A. Two responsibilities belonging only to Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments.
B. One responsibility within Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments and one within
Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments.
C. Two distinct responsibilities within Materials and Resources (MR).
D. One responsibility within Materials and Resources (MR) and one within Integrative Strategies and
Initial Assessments.
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
The two responsibilities, Waste diversion metrics and space renovations, share the focus Materials
and Resources (MR). They can be distinguished from one another while still belonging to the same
broader work area. Assigning either to a different focus does not retain the stated relationship.
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Question 5
Which focus best brings together these responsibilities: “Performance measurement, sub-metering,
and leak detection protocols” and “cycle management”?
A. Water Efficiency (WE)
B. LEED Process and Certification Principles
C. Initial audits, building assessments, and baseline data collection
D. Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
Both responsibilities are part of Water Efficiency (WE): Performance measurement, sub-metering,
and leak detection protocols, and cycle management. Their common technical focus is the reason
this choice fits the pair. A different focus would not preserve this specific grouping of
responsibilities.
Question 6
An assessment of “Location and Transportation (LT)” compares “Bicycle infrastructure” with
“parking capacity strategies”. Which description retains the technical relationship being examined?
A. Two responsibilities belonging only to Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments.
B. One responsibility within Location and Transportation (LT) and one within Integrative Strategies
and Initial Assessments.
C. Two distinct responsibilities within Location and Transportation (LT).
D. One responsibility within Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments and one within
Integrative Strategies and Initial Assessments.
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
The two responsibilities, Bicycle infrastructure and parking capacity strategies, share the focus
Location and Transportation (LT). They can be distinguished from one another while still belonging
to the same broader work area. Assigning either to a different focus does not retain the stated
relationship.
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