Free USGBC LEED-AP-BD+C Exam Questions

Question 1

The design team and project owner decided not to pursue Energy and Atmosphere Credit, EnhancedCommissioning, but would hire a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to oversee the requirements for Energyand Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification. What is a requiredresponsibility for the CxA to achieve the stated objective?

A : Verify that training requirements are completed

B : Develop systems manual for the commissioned systems

C : Review contractor submittals for the commissioned systems

D : Verify installation and performance of the commissioned systems

Answer: D

Question 2

During a design charrette, community neighbors raise a concern about potential glare resulting from a project's highly reflective roof. Which option should the LEED AP recommend to best address these concerns?

A : Install a vegetative roofing system

B : Change the design to reduce the amount of roofing area

C : Change the roofing material to a dark material to eliminate the issue

D : Increase the parapet height

Answer: A

Question 3

The design team and project owner decided not to pursue Energy and Atmosphere Credit, EnhancedCommissioning, but would hire a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to oversee the requirements for Energyand Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification. What is a requiredresponsibility for the CxA to achieve the stated objective?

A : Verify that training requirements are completed

B : Develop systems manual for the commissioned systems

C : Review contractor submittals for the commissioned systems

D : Verify installation and performance of the commissioned systems

Answer: D

Question 4

The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite, Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to £

A : control erosion, noxious odors and landfill waste

B : control erosion, landfill waste and excessive noise

C : control erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust

D : control erosion, waterway sedimentation and noxious odors

Answer: C

Question 5

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