LEED AP Bd&c Practice Exam (Bg)

The correct answer is that the project achieves 1 point if at least 1 LEED AP is a principal participant of the project team. This means that having just one LEED AP as a principal participant is enough to earn 1 point for the project. It does not require multiple LEED APs or a LEED Green Associate as the project administrator.

Regional Priority points are earned by achieving credits that have been designated as regional priority credits. These credits are specifically identified as being important for the project building's region, and earning them demonstrates a commitment to addressing regional green building issues. By focusing on these designated credits, the project team can contribute to the overall sustainability goals and priorities of the region.

Project teams have to choose from 6 credits to achieve points for Regional Priority. This means that there are 6 specific credits available that are related to regional priorities and can be chosen by project teams to earn points towards their project's certification.

The strategy of designing a vegetated roof for 100% of the project roof area will not have an effect on the SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity credit because it is related to providing alternative transportation options and reducing parking capacity, which is not directly influenced by the vegetated roof. Additionally, it will not have an effect on the SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment credit because this credit is related to the redevelopment of contaminated or previously developed sites, which is unrelated to the design of the vegetated roof.

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The project team should clearly respond to each item where the reviewer has provided technical advice because it shows that they have carefully considered the reviewer's comments and are actively addressing any concerns or suggestions. This helps to ensure that the project meets the necessary standards and requirements. Additionally, the team should upload any revised documentation to LEED Online to provide the updated information and progress of the project to the reviewer. This allows for transparency and accountability in the review process.

The project team must structure the innovative strategy to be appropriate for the current project's context in order to achieve the ID point. This means that the strategy used in the previous project may need to be adapted or modified to fit the specific requirements and goals of the current project. Although a precedent was set by the previous project, it does not guarantee that the current project will automatically achieve the ID point. The team must ensure that the strategy is still innovative and meets the criteria for earning the ID point in the current project.

The project team can achieve the Innovation in Design point by providing documentation of a comprehensive signage program and a project case study. This strategy demonstrates the project's commitment to green education by showcasing the sustainable features of the building through signage and providing a detailed case study that highlights the project's green design and practices. This approach effectively communicates the project's green initiatives to building occupants and promotes awareness and education about sustainable design.

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SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention and IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants both rely heavily on the project contractor for successful implementation. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention requires the contractor to implement measures to prevent pollution during construction activities, such as erosion control and sedimentation prevention. Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants requires the contractor to select and use adhesives and sealants with low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Both of these credits require the contractor to take specific actions and make choices that directly impact the successful implementation of the credit.

To achieve the IDc3 credit of LEED for Schools, two requirements must be fulfilled. Firstly, a curriculum must be designed that explores the relationship between human ecology, natural ecology, and the building. This means that the curriculum should incorporate lessons and activities that educate students about how their actions and the environment are interconnected. Secondly, the curriculum must meet the local or state curriculum standards, ensuring that it aligns with the educational requirements set by the governing authorities. These two requirements together contribute to achieving the IDc3 credit.

SSc6.1: Stormwater Design - Quantity Control is eligible for exemplary performance because it addresses the management and control of stormwater runoff, which is essential for reducing the impact of urban development on natural water systems. By implementing effective stormwater design strategies, such as detention ponds or rain gardens, a project can demonstrate exceptional performance in managing and reducing the quantity of stormwater runoff, leading to improved water quality and reduced flooding risks. This credit encourages projects to go above and beyond the standard requirements for stormwater management, making it eligible for exemplary performance.

The correct answer is Residential kitchen faucet and Commercial prerinse spray valves. These fixtures and fittings are considered within the scope of WEp1: Water Use Reduction. This means that implementing water-saving measures for these items can contribute to reducing water consumption in a building or facility. Commercial dishwashers, residential clothes washers, and automatic commercial ice makers may also contribute to water use reduction, but they are not specifically mentioned as being within the scope of WEp1.

The question asks for the options that are NOT required for LEED certification. The correct answer is "Implement a construction waste management plan" and "Perform enhanced commissioning of the building energy systems". This means that LEED certification does not require the implementation of a construction waste management plan or the performance of enhanced commissioning of the building energy systems.

To develop fixture usage groups to document WEp1: Water Use Reduction, the project team should create subsets of washroom facilities used by different types of occupants. This allows for a more targeted approach in identifying water use reduction strategies for each group. Additionally, the team should identify which fixtures are involved for each fixture group and which occupants they will serve (male or female) to further tailor the water use reduction strategies. Lastly, the team should use the default fixture uses provided in the LEED reference guide as a baseline for determining water use reduction goals and benchmarks.

The flow or flush rate of water fixtures and fittings that would be used to calculate the baseline water use for WEp1: Water Use Reduction includes the 2.5 gpm residential showerhead, 2.6 gpf commercial toilets, and 1.6 gpf residential toilets. The 1.0 gpf residential urinal, 2.2 gpm bathtub faucet, and 2.6 gpf commercial toilets do not represent the flow or flush rate that would be used for the calculation.

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Daylight & Views - Daylight Performance in Classrooms is a credit that applies specifically to the LEED for Schools rating system because it focuses on the performance of daylight in classrooms, which is a key aspect of creating a healthy and productive learning environment. Pest Infestation Prevention is another credit that applies only to the LEED for Schools rating system because it addresses the specific challenges and requirements related to pest prevention in educational facilities.

The given answer is correct because it states that two strategies are not examples of innovative strategies under the Innovation in Design category. Developing an innovative strategy that goes above and beyond the intent of an existing credit is not considered an innovative strategy because it is essentially just exceeding the requirements of an existing credit. Similarly, developing a comprehensive transportation management plan that demonstrates quantifiable reduction in personal automobile use is not considered an innovative strategy because it is a standard practice in sustainable design and not a unique or creative approach.

The project team has designed the project building to provide daylighting for at least 75% of regularly occupied spaces. This means that the building will have ample natural light entering these spaces, reducing the need for artificial lighting. As a result, the credits related to lighting control and energy performance could be affected. IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control may also be affected as increased ventilation from natural light may help in controlling and reducing environmental tobacco smoke. Increased ventilation may also be a result of the design for daylighting, thus affecting IEQc2: Increased Ventilation.

The correct answer is to install a drip-irrigation system and regularly check irrigation systems to verify schedules and duration. These strategies can help achieve WEc1 by reducing water usage in landscaping. Drip-irrigation systems deliver water directly to the plant's roots, minimizing evaporation and water waste. Regularly checking irrigation systems ensures that water is being used efficiently and not being wasted. Treating wastewater on-site and avoiding planting invasive species are not directly related to reducing water usage in landscaping. Choosing plants with a high evapotranspiration rate would actually increase water usage, so it is not a strategy to achieve WEc1.