Free USGBC LEED-AP-BD+C Exam Questions

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Question 1

A project attempting to meet the preferred parking requirements for Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles may provide what incentive to meet the requirements and highlight the project sustainable vehicle strategy?

A : Three years of free parking for green vehicles

B : Preferred parking decals for 5% of occupants utilizing carpool vehicles

C : A permanent discounted parking rate of at least 20% for all green vehicles

D : An annual maintenance voucher for at least 5% of occupants driving green vehicles

Answer: C

Question 2

A commercial new construction project consists of mixed space usage. When deciding which LEED rating system to use, the LEED AP should follow which of the following rules?

A : If a rating system is appropriate for less than 50% of the gross area of the LEED project space then the rating system must not be used

B : If a rating system is appropriate for more than 50% of the gross floor area of LEED project space, then that rating system must be used

C : If a rating system is appropriate for 30% to 60% of the gross floor area, the project team must independently assess their situation and decide which rating system is most applicable

D : If a rating system is appropriate for 40% to 60% of the gross floor area, the project team must independently assess their situation and decide which rating system is most applicable

Answer: D

Question 3

The Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction takes into account both new and three-year aged Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) values for roofing material because

A : SRI generally increases with age

B : SRI generally decreases with age

C : SRI generally remains the same with age

D : SRI generally does not impact the Heat Island Effect

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following Water Efficiency credits differ between LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction and LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare?

A : LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare has no Water Efficiency Credit, Cooling Tower Water Use

B : LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction has no Water Efficiency Credit, Cooling Tower Water Use

C : LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare has additional appliance and process water requirements in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction

D : LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction has additional appliance and process water requirements in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction