Free USGBC LEED-AP-Homes Exam Questions

Question 1

How could a LEED AP assist a home builder in evaluating a site for a new LEED for Homes single-family residence?

A : Calculate the acreage of public parking adjacent to the proposed site

B : Evaluate the site for any past development activity

C : Evaluate the potential for site pollution from adjoining properties

D : Determine if the location is in the city limits

Answer: B

Question 2

A project team targets concrete as a material to receive Environmentally Preferable Products credit for fly ash content. Due to weather conditions, the structural engineer suggests reducing the fly ash content in a small portion of the suspended slab areas to speed the curing process and achieve the required strength. The adjusted calculation shows that reduced fly ash in these areas will result in failure to achieve the targeted point. Which of the following is the most effective strategy that the LEED AP could pursue?

A : Submit a CIR requesting the low fly ash suspended slab be removed from the calculations

B : Ignore the engineer’s recommendation and proceed with the original design

C : Apply for a Regional Priority exemption since the local climate interfered with the project team’s best effort to achieve the point

D : Demand the project team slow the construction schedule so additional curing time will allow the required amount of fly ash to be used

Answer: B

Question 3

A project team targets concrete as a material to receive Environmentally Preferable Products credit for fly ash content. Due to weather conditions, the structural engineer suggests reducing the fly ash content in a small portion of the suspended slab areas to speed the curing process and achieve the required strength. The adjusted calculation shows that reduced fly ash in these areas will result in failure to achieve the targeted point. Which of the following is the most effective strategy that the LEED AP could pursue?

A : Submit a CIR requesting the low fly ash suspended slab be removed from the calculations

B : Ignore the engineer’s recommendation and proceed with the original design

C : Apply for a Regional Priority exemption since the local climate interfered with the project team’s best effort to achieve the point

D : Demand the project team slow the construction schedule so additional curing time will allow the required amount of fly ash to be used

Answer: B

Question 4

The prerequisite for homeowner basic operations and training must include:

A : Educational information on “green power”

B : A map of neighborhood open spaces

C : A two-hour house walk-through including equipment training

D : A DVD with operations and maintenance information

Answer: C

Question 5

What are the benefits of rainwater harvesting in areas with substantial rainfall spikes?

A : Helps to offset air pollution

B : Helps to maintain required firewater levels

C : Keeps water out of storm sewers

D : Little-to-no benefit since precipitation is seasonal

Answer: C