LEED AP BD+C EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE
LEED BD+C Adaptations List the eight an exam candidate must know - ANSWER New
construction and major renovations,
core and shell development
schools
retail
data centers
warehouses and distribution centers
hospitality
healthcare
Rating System - ANSWER Building Design and Construction
Interior Design and Construction
Building O&M
Neighborhood Development
Homes
Certification Levels? - ANSWER Certified, 40-49 Points
Silver, 50-59 Points
Gold, 60-79 points
Platinum, 80+ points
Minimum requirements to achieve a LEED certification - QUESTION to achieve one of
the four levels of certification, projects must meet all prereqs and a minimum of 40/110
points
,What are the points categories - QUESTION IPintegrative process
LTlocation and transportation
SSsustainable sites
WEwater efficiency
EAenergy and atmosphere
MRmaterials and resources
EQindoor environmental quality
INinnovation
RPregional priority
LEED 40/60 Rule - ANSWER If the gross floor is 40 or less - dont use
if the gross floor is 60 or more - use
if it falls between 40 and 60 - up to the team
4.5
Which of the following are to be accounted for in the water budget analysis for IP credit
(3)
1. water consumed by both the building and associated grounds
2. landscape irrigation
3. cooling tower and appliance water use.
4. HVAC sizing
5. window to wall ratios - ANSWER 1. water needed for both the building and associated
grounds
2. irrigation of landscapes
3. water usage in the cooling tower and appliances.
4.8
Which of the following is a discovery phase action for waters-related systems which
, could be taken in order for IP credit to be earned?
A. The development of OPR is started
B. At minimum, one non-potable water supply source is identified that will offset no less
than two water demand components
C. execute a simple box energy modeling analysis
D. Low-flow plumbing fixtures that reduce water use more than 20% over the baseline. -
ANSWER C. execute a simple box energy modeling analysis
3.2
What of the following is the LEED term being used for streamlining the application to
specific needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types?
credit interpretation rulings (CIR)
addenda
adaptations
ACPs - ANSWER C Adaptations to existing rating systems provide a streamlined
approach for responding particular needs, constraints and opprotunities of different
projects.
Alternative compliance paths - ANSWER Additional options or approaches in leed
credits that account for unique circumstances and allow for advancement in science
and technology.
Credit interpretation rulings (CIR) - ANSWER a process that is designed to allow project
teams to obtain technical guidance on how LEED requirements, including the minimum
program requirements, prereqs, and credist pertain to their project
3.3
A project team needs clarification for a unique project condition for a credit and a
prereq that are unrelated.
- submit one CIR for both credit and prereq questions
- one CIR for credit and another for prereq
- one CIR for prereq but not pursue credit
LATEST UPDATE
LEED BD+C Adaptations List the eight an exam candidate must know - ANSWER New
construction and major renovations,
core and shell development
schools
retail
data centers
warehouses and distribution centers
hospitality
healthcare
Rating System - ANSWER Building Design and Construction
Interior Design and Construction
Building O&M
Neighborhood Development
Homes
Certification Levels? - ANSWER Certified, 40-49 Points
Silver, 50-59 Points
Gold, 60-79 points
Platinum, 80+ points
Minimum requirements to achieve a LEED certification - QUESTION to achieve one of
the four levels of certification, projects must meet all prereqs and a minimum of 40/110
points
,What are the points categories - QUESTION IPintegrative process
LTlocation and transportation
SSsustainable sites
WEwater efficiency
EAenergy and atmosphere
MRmaterials and resources
EQindoor environmental quality
INinnovation
RPregional priority
LEED 40/60 Rule - ANSWER If the gross floor is 40 or less - dont use
if the gross floor is 60 or more - use
if it falls between 40 and 60 - up to the team
4.5
Which of the following are to be accounted for in the water budget analysis for IP credit
(3)
1. water consumed by both the building and associated grounds
2. landscape irrigation
3. cooling tower and appliance water use.
4. HVAC sizing
5. window to wall ratios - ANSWER 1. water needed for both the building and associated
grounds
2. irrigation of landscapes
3. water usage in the cooling tower and appliances.
4.8
Which of the following is a discovery phase action for waters-related systems which
, could be taken in order for IP credit to be earned?
A. The development of OPR is started
B. At minimum, one non-potable water supply source is identified that will offset no less
than two water demand components
C. execute a simple box energy modeling analysis
D. Low-flow plumbing fixtures that reduce water use more than 20% over the baseline. -
ANSWER C. execute a simple box energy modeling analysis
3.2
What of the following is the LEED term being used for streamlining the application to
specific needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types?
credit interpretation rulings (CIR)
addenda
adaptations
ACPs - ANSWER C Adaptations to existing rating systems provide a streamlined
approach for responding particular needs, constraints and opprotunities of different
projects.
Alternative compliance paths - ANSWER Additional options or approaches in leed
credits that account for unique circumstances and allow for advancement in science
and technology.
Credit interpretation rulings (CIR) - ANSWER a process that is designed to allow project
teams to obtain technical guidance on how LEED requirements, including the minimum
program requirements, prereqs, and credist pertain to their project
3.3
A project team needs clarification for a unique project condition for a credit and a
prereq that are unrelated.
- submit one CIR for both credit and prereq questions
- one CIR for credit and another for prereq
- one CIR for prereq but not pursue credit
