LEED AP BD+C NEW EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What % is the default gender ratio for indoor water us reduction calculation? - ANSWER
1 to 1 ; i.e. 50/50 male to female
What energy related systems shall be commissioned? - ANSWER -Mechanical, including
HVAC&R equipment & controls
-Electrical lighting and daylighting controls
-Plumbing, including domestic hot water systems
-Renewable energy sytems
Which of the following device would allow building systems to conserve energy by
moderating humidity and temperature? - ANSWER An economizer
What are the eligible types of systems for Renewable Energy Production? - ANSWER
-Photovoltaic Systems
-Wind Energy Systems
-Solar Thermal Systems
-BioFuel-based electrical systems
-Geothermal heating or electric systems
-Low Impact Hydroelectric power systems
-Wave & tidal power systems
RECs can used to mitigate what types of emissions for Green Power & Carbon Offsets -
ANSWER Scope 2, electricity use
Skyglow What is the cause of Skyglow? ANSWER Stray light from unshielded light
sources and light reflecting off surfaces that then enter the atmosphere and illuminate
and reflect off dust, debris and water vapor.
,Commissioning ANSWER The process by which the owner verifies that the project's
energy-related systems are installed, calibrated and perform as intended.
What are the advantages of commissioning? - ANSWER Decreased Energy
Consumption, Lower Operating Costs, Reduced contractor Callbacks, Better Building
Documentation, Improved Occupant Productivity, Verification that systems perform
with Owner's project requirements.
Regulated or (non process) Energy includes? - ANSWER -Lighting (interior, parking
garage, surface parking, facade or building grounds)
-HVAC
-Service water heating for domestic or space heating purposes
What four basic strategies can enhance energy performance? - ANSWER ORIENTATION
SITE ENERGY SOURCES
EFFICIENT ENVELOPE
ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEMS
For how long and at what % does a project have to participate to achieve points under
Green Power & Carbon Offsets? - ANSWER 5 year contract & 50% supply of the
project's energy from green power, carbon offsets, or renewable energy certificates.
What is the discounted parking rate for Green Vehicles - ANSWER 20% Discount
What does the Basis of Design need to include? - ANSWER Primary Design
Assumptions, Standards, & Narrative Descriptions
,What 3 options are presented for a compliance path in Optimize Energy Performance
(EA PreRequisite 2)? - ANSWER OPTION 1- Whole Building Energy Simulation
OPTION 2- Prescriptive Compliance Path: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design
OPTION 3- Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
What are the 2 Options for Enhanced Refrigerant Management - ANSWER OPTION 1- No
refrigerants or low-impact refrigerants
OPTION 2- Calculation of Refrigerant Impact
What are the 3 basic methods for ventilating buildings? - ANSWER Mechanical
Ventilation = ACTIVE VENTILATION
Natural Ventilation= PASSIVE VENTILATION
Mixed-mode Ventilation= BOTH NATURAL + MECH)
What fixtures and fittings must be included in the indoor water use reduction
calculations? -ANSWER Water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink
faucets, and pre-rinse spray valves
What does Owner's Project Requirements Typically include? -ANSWER Owner & User
Requirements,
Environmental & Sustainability Goals,
Energy Efficiency Goals,
Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements,
, Equipment & System Expectations, Building Occupant &
O&M Personnel Requirements
What refrigerant management program requires the annual leakage of CFC- based
refrigerants to be reduced to 5% or less? - ANSWER EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI, Rule
608
What biofuel systems are NOT eligible for Renewable Energy Production - ANSWER
Combustion of municipal solid waste, Forestry biomass waste other than mill residue,
coated wood, or treated wood.
What are types of emissions that Carbon Offsets can offset to mitigate for Green Power
& Carbon Offsets? - ANSWER Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions
If Schools are trying to accomplish Site Master Plan, how many other credits must be
met? - ANSWER At least 4 or 6 of these credits:
-LT Credit High Priority Site
-SS Credit Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat
-SS Credit Open Space
-SS Credit Rainwater Management
-SS Credit Heat Island Reduction
-SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
What documents are developed as outcome of the fundamental commissioning and
verification? ANSWER Cx Report
Current Facility requirements
Operations and maintenance plan
What % is the default gender ratio for indoor water us reduction calculation? - ANSWER
1 to 1 ; i.e. 50/50 male to female
What energy related systems shall be commissioned? - ANSWER -Mechanical, including
HVAC&R equipment & controls
-Electrical lighting and daylighting controls
-Plumbing, including domestic hot water systems
-Renewable energy sytems
Which of the following device would allow building systems to conserve energy by
moderating humidity and temperature? - ANSWER An economizer
What are the eligible types of systems for Renewable Energy Production? - ANSWER
-Photovoltaic Systems
-Wind Energy Systems
-Solar Thermal Systems
-BioFuel-based electrical systems
-Geothermal heating or electric systems
-Low Impact Hydroelectric power systems
-Wave & tidal power systems
RECs can used to mitigate what types of emissions for Green Power & Carbon Offsets -
ANSWER Scope 2, electricity use
Skyglow What is the cause of Skyglow? ANSWER Stray light from unshielded light
sources and light reflecting off surfaces that then enter the atmosphere and illuminate
and reflect off dust, debris and water vapor.
,Commissioning ANSWER The process by which the owner verifies that the project's
energy-related systems are installed, calibrated and perform as intended.
What are the advantages of commissioning? - ANSWER Decreased Energy
Consumption, Lower Operating Costs, Reduced contractor Callbacks, Better Building
Documentation, Improved Occupant Productivity, Verification that systems perform
with Owner's project requirements.
Regulated or (non process) Energy includes? - ANSWER -Lighting (interior, parking
garage, surface parking, facade or building grounds)
-HVAC
-Service water heating for domestic or space heating purposes
What four basic strategies can enhance energy performance? - ANSWER ORIENTATION
SITE ENERGY SOURCES
EFFICIENT ENVELOPE
ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEMS
For how long and at what % does a project have to participate to achieve points under
Green Power & Carbon Offsets? - ANSWER 5 year contract & 50% supply of the
project's energy from green power, carbon offsets, or renewable energy certificates.
What is the discounted parking rate for Green Vehicles - ANSWER 20% Discount
What does the Basis of Design need to include? - ANSWER Primary Design
Assumptions, Standards, & Narrative Descriptions
,What 3 options are presented for a compliance path in Optimize Energy Performance
(EA PreRequisite 2)? - ANSWER OPTION 1- Whole Building Energy Simulation
OPTION 2- Prescriptive Compliance Path: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design
OPTION 3- Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
What are the 2 Options for Enhanced Refrigerant Management - ANSWER OPTION 1- No
refrigerants or low-impact refrigerants
OPTION 2- Calculation of Refrigerant Impact
What are the 3 basic methods for ventilating buildings? - ANSWER Mechanical
Ventilation = ACTIVE VENTILATION
Natural Ventilation= PASSIVE VENTILATION
Mixed-mode Ventilation= BOTH NATURAL + MECH)
What fixtures and fittings must be included in the indoor water use reduction
calculations? -ANSWER Water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink
faucets, and pre-rinse spray valves
What does Owner's Project Requirements Typically include? -ANSWER Owner & User
Requirements,
Environmental & Sustainability Goals,
Energy Efficiency Goals,
Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements,
, Equipment & System Expectations, Building Occupant &
O&M Personnel Requirements
What refrigerant management program requires the annual leakage of CFC- based
refrigerants to be reduced to 5% or less? - ANSWER EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI, Rule
608
What biofuel systems are NOT eligible for Renewable Energy Production - ANSWER
Combustion of municipal solid waste, Forestry biomass waste other than mill residue,
coated wood, or treated wood.
What are types of emissions that Carbon Offsets can offset to mitigate for Green Power
& Carbon Offsets? - ANSWER Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions
If Schools are trying to accomplish Site Master Plan, how many other credits must be
met? - ANSWER At least 4 or 6 of these credits:
-LT Credit High Priority Site
-SS Credit Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat
-SS Credit Open Space
-SS Credit Rainwater Management
-SS Credit Heat Island Reduction
-SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
What documents are developed as outcome of the fundamental commissioning and
verification? ANSWER Cx Report
Current Facility requirements
Operations and maintenance plan
