LEED AP Bd+c Practice Exam

The primary intent of SS Credit 5.1 Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat is to conserve existing natural areas and promote biodiversity. This credit focuses on the protection and restoration of habitats, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands, to support the ecological integrity of the site. By conserving natural areas and promoting biodiversity, the project can contribute to the overall health and resilience of the ecosystem, enhance wildlife habitat, and provide opportunities for education and recreation. This intent aligns with the broader goals of sustainable design and development, as it recognizes the importance of preserving and enhancing the natural environment.

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 in order to earn this credit, there needs to be at least one LEED Accredited Professional who is a key member of the project team. This ensures that there is someone with expertise in LEED principles and practices involved in the project.

Evapotranspiration rate measures the amount of water lost from a vegetated surface in units of water depth. It takes into account both evaporation from the soil and transpiration from plants. This measurement is important for understanding water loss in ecosystems and can be used to estimate water requirements for irrigation and plant growth.

The ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1 standard is used to determine the minimum ventilation rates and acceptable indoor air quality. This standard provides guidelines and requirements for the design and operation of HVAC systems to ensure that a sufficient amount of outdoor air is provided to maintain good indoor air quality for occupants. It helps in preventing the buildup of pollutants and maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment.

To calculate the number of required preferred carpool or vanpool parking spaces for SS Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity, the most accurate approach is to use the FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) of the shift with the greatest number of employees. This ensures that the parking spaces are allocated based on the shift that has the highest demand for parking. Using the FTE takes into account both the number of employees and their working hours, providing a more comprehensive calculation for the required parking spaces.

The correct answer is "Both a and b". Waste diversion refers to the practice of diverting waste away from landfills and incinerators by finding alternative uses for it. Reuse involves finding ways to use items again instead of throwing them away, while recycling involves processing waste materials to create new products. Both of these practices help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or is incinerated, making them examples of waste diversion.

Building a new multi-family development on a developed site that is 110 feet from a wetland would be the most appropriate choice to comply with SS Credit 1 Site Selection. This is because wetlands are important ecosystems that provide various ecological functions and benefits. By locating the development 110 feet away from the wetland, it helps to minimize potential impacts on the wetland and its associated wildlife and vegetation. This demonstrates a commitment to preserving and protecting the natural environment, which aligns with the goals of SS Credit 1 Site Selection.

All of the above options would be acceptable LEED strategies in achieving SS Credit 10 Joint use of Facilities on a school project. The credit encourages the shared use of facilities between the school and the community, promoting sustainability and efficient use of resources. Shared use of spaces such as an auditorium, classroom, and parking facility with the general public, having dedicated-use spaces for a commercial office and health clinic through a contract with the community, and allowing pedestrian access and approved student use of privately owned facilities like a swimming pool and playing field all align with the goals of this credit.

The installation of a green roof on the urban office project will not have an effect on the Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity credit because it is focused on promoting alternative modes of transportation and reducing the need for parking spaces, which is unrelated to the green roof. Additionally, it will not have an effect on the Brownfield Redevelopment credit because this credit is focused on the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated or underutilized land, which is unrelated to the installation of a green roof.

Regional Priority points are earned by achieving credits that have been designated as regional priority credits. These credits are specific to a particular region and address green building issues that are of particular importance in that region. By achieving these credits, a project team can earn additional points towards their green building certification. This approach ensures that projects are addressing the unique environmental challenges and priorities of their specific region.

Ceramic wall tiles would not contribute to MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials because they are not made from rapidly renewable materials. Rapidly renewable materials are those that can be harvested or replenished within a short period of time, typically less than 10 years. Ceramic wall tiles are typically made from clay and other minerals, which are not considered rapidly renewable.

LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, requires commissioning process activities to be completed for all energy-related systems on a project except for task-lighting systems. This means that commissioning is required for HVAC&R, lighting and daylighting controls, domestic hot water systems, and on-site renewable energy systems. Task-lighting systems are exempt from this requirement.

Building floor area does not play a role in determining the baseline for WE Prerequisite 1 Water Use Reduction. The baseline for water use reduction is determined based on factors such as the frequency of use/occupancy, types of water use fixtures, and water volume per fixture use. Building floor area is not directly related to water use and therefore does not affect the baseline calculation.

ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Appendix G is the reference standard that defines the requirements for LEED energy modeling. This appendix provides a detailed methodology for energy modeling and establishes the baseline energy performance requirements for buildings. It outlines the procedures and calculations needed to determine the energy cost budget and the energy cost budget compliance. LEED energy modeling must comply with the guidelines and requirements set forth in this standard.

The project team's goal of providing daylighting for at least 75% of regularly occupied spaces directly relates to the IEQc8.2 credit, which focuses on providing occupants with access to views and daylight. Additionally, optimizing energy performance (EAc1) can be affected because incorporating daylighting can reduce the need for artificial lighting, leading to energy savings. Finally, the controllability of lighting systems (IEQc6.1) can be impacted as well, as the design of the project building would need to consider the integration of daylighting controls to maximize natural light while still providing occupant control over lighting levels.

LEED requires the use of July when determining the evapotranspiration rate. Evapotranspiration is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere through evaporation from the soil and transpiration from plants. July is typically the month with the highest evapotranspiration rate, making it the most appropriate month to use for this calculation.

Emissivity refers to the ratio of radiation emitted by a surface to radiation emitted by a black surface at the same temperature. This means that it measures how efficiently a surface emits thermal radiation compared to a perfect black body. A higher emissivity value indicates that a surface is a good emitter of radiation, while a lower value indicates that it is a poor emitter.

In calculating the product materials removed from the site as part of MR Credit 2 Construction Waste Management, the carpet must be included in these calculations if none of the products are going to be reused or donated. This means that if the carpet is not going to be reused or donated, it should be considered as part of the waste generated during the demolition phase of the project.

Planting trees to provide shade can help reduce the heat island effect on the site. Trees provide shade, which can help lower the temperature of the hardscape area. By planting trees on 50% of the hardscape area, the project team can achieve the credit for SS Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect - Non-Roof. This strategy helps to mitigate the heat island effect by reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the hardscape, thus contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly design.

The Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines should be drafted with input from the project architect, building owner, and project engineer. The project architect is responsible for designing the project and ensuring that it meets the tenant's needs. The building owner has a vested interest in the design and construction process as they will ultimately own the building. The project engineer provides technical expertise and ensures that the design is structurally sound and meets all necessary codes and regulations.

Water from a stream just outside the LEED project boundary would not be considered an applicable nonpotable water source because it is not within the project boundary and therefore cannot be easily accessed or managed by the project team. The other options listed - rainwater, graywater, cooling system condensate, and municipal treated wastewater - are all potential sources of nonpotable water that can be utilized for innovative wastewater treatment strategies.

The Thermal Occupant Survey needs to be distributed and completed by the occupants 6-18 months after occupancy. This allows for a sufficient amount of time for the occupants to settle into the space and experience different seasons and weather conditions, which can affect their thermal comfort. By waiting until this time period, the survey can provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the occupants' thermal comfort levels in the long term.

The correct answer is "existing foundation / slab on grade" because MR Credit 1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof focuses on reusing existing building elements. The foundation and slab on grade are part of the building structure and can be reused in the renovation project. The other options, such as interior entryway walls, window assemblies, glazing, and decorative brick, are not specifically mentioned as eligible for inclusion in the calculations for this credit.

The correct answer is "Has documented commissioning authority experience for at least 1 building projects." The other options describe the requirements that the CxA must comply with, such as reporting directly to the owner, reviewing project goals and expectations, reviewing design documents, and being independent of the design and construction management team. However, the CxA does not necessarily need to have experience with at least 1 building project.

To comply with IEQ Credit 4.1 Low Emitting Materials without using the VOC Budget Method, all adhesive, sealants, and sealant primers must comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) standards. This means that 100% of these materials must meet the requirements set by SCAQMD.

In order to comply with IEQ Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting, 90% of the total workstations and private offices, and all conference rooms must have lighting controls.

The project team should choose a Commissioning Authority that is not an employee of a contractor or construction manager holding construction contracts because this ensures that the Commissioning Authority will have an unbiased perspective and will not have any conflicts of interest. They will be able to provide an independent evaluation of the project and ensure that the commissioning process is carried out effectively.

The correct answer is Schools.

A project that includes in the LEED project boundary all contiguous land that supports normal building operations would meet the LEED-NC Minimum Program Requirements. This means that the project would consider and include all the land that is directly connected to and necessary for the functioning of the building. This requirement ensures that the project takes into account the environmental impact and sustainability of the entire site, rather than just focusing on the building itself.

The project team needs to identify the density factor, species factor, and microclimate factor about the project's landscaping in order to calculate the landscape coefficient for water efficient landscaping.

The MR Prerequisite1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables does not require the collection of food scraps/compost and wood as solid waste types. This means that the prerequisite does not mandate the separate collection and storage of these waste types for recycling purposes. However, it does require the collection of glass, metals, cardboard, and plastic as part of the storage and collection of recyclables.

Providing $2,300 worth of on-site renewable energy would earn credit for exemplary performance because it exceeds the annual building energy cost of $15,120. This demonstrates a significant investment in renewable energy, which aligns with the goal of reducing the building's environmental impact and promoting sustainability.

In order to determine the minimum improvement in building performance, we need to calculate 5% of the baseline building performance:

Baseline Building Performance = $202,134
5% of Baseline Building Performance = 0.05 * $202,134

Calculating this gives:

$10,107

Therefore, the correct answer is:
$10,107

The correct answer is $38,000 FSC Pure countertops, $22,000 FSC Mixed for beams, and $40,000 Non FSC certified new wood for veneers. These three products would be included as part of the total wood cost for MR Credit 7 Certified Wood calculations because they all involve the use of wood. The FSC Pure countertops and FSC Mixed beams are certified wood products, which meet specific sustainability criteria. The Non FSC certified new wood for veneers is also included because it is a wood product, even though it is not certified.

The primary objectives of SS Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention are to prevent loss of soil during construction, to prevent sedimentation of receiving streams, and to prevent pollution of air with particulate matter. These objectives aim to minimize the negative environmental impacts of construction activities by addressing issues such as erosion, water pollution, and air pollution.

The first statement is true because if the local code is more stringent than ASHRAE, it can be used as a substitute. The second statement is true because if the local code is less stringent than ASHRAE, it can also be used as a substitute. These two statements explain the conditions under which local code can be used instead of ASHRAE.

The correct answer is 11 because the project team is trying to achieve SS Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms. This credit requires providing secure bicycle storage spaces for a certain percentage of occupants. Since the building will be occupied by 210 occupants during peak periods, the team needs to provide secure bicycle storage spaces for 5% of the occupants, which is 11 spaces.

Impervious surfaces have a perviousness less than 50%, meaning they allow less water to pass through. This, in turn, promotes runoff of water, as less water is able to infiltrate into the ground.

The question is asking for two measurement factors for IEQ Credit 9 Enhanced Acoustical Performance. The correct answers are A-weighted decibel and Sound transmission class. A-weighted decibel is a unit used to measure the loudness of sound, taking into account the sensitivity of the human ear to different frequencies. Sound transmission class (STC) is a rating system that measures how well a building partition reduces sound transmission from one space to another. Both of these factors are important in assessing and improving the acoustical performance of a building.

The correct answer is that the project team must structure the innovative strategy to be appropriate for the current project's context in order to achieve the ID point, and although a precedent was set by the previous project, the current project will not necessarily achieve the ID point. This means that even though the team has previously earned an ID point for the innovative strategy, they cannot assume that they will automatically earn it again on the current project. They need to adapt and tailor the strategy to fit the specific context and requirements of the current project in order to achieve the ID point.

The project registration fee varies based on USGBC membership. This means that if a project is registered by a member of the USGBC, the registration fee may be different compared to non-members. The fee could be higher or lower depending on the membership status.

The project does not achieve any points under MR Credit 6 Radidly Renewable Materials because the total cost of the rapidly renewable materials used in the project is $50,000 + $90,000 + $32,000 = $172,000, which is less than the required threshold for earning points.

Points can be earned in the Energy & Atmosphere credit category by using no refrigerants. This means that the building does not use any substances that deplete the ozone layer or contribute to global warming. By avoiding the use of refrigerants, the building can reduce its environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable and energy-efficient design.

The lobby and bathrooms can be excluded from the calculations because they are not considered regularly occupied spaces. These areas are typically used for brief periods of time and are not intended for extended periods of occupancy. Therefore, they do not need to be included when determining the daylight and views requirements for regularly occupied spaces in the multi-use project.

Based on the information given, the project team is implementing preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles. The vehicles that would be able to park in these designated parking spaces are those with a Green Score of 40. Additionally, the project team would require 4 preferred spaces for these vehicles.

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The landscape coefficient for trees on the project site is determined by taking the average of the species factor, density factor, and microclimate factor for trees. Looking at the table, the average values for these factors are 0.5, 1.0, and 1.0 respectively. Taking the average of these values gives us 0.5, which is not the correct answer. However, if we look closely at the table, we can see that the correct values for the species factor, density factor, and microclimate factor for trees are 0.2, 0.5, and 0.5 respectively. Taking the average of these values gives us 0.4, which is not one of the given answer choices. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the above".

The first task the project team must do is to identify the climate zone. This is important because the climate zone will determine the specific energy requirements and considerations for the building. By identifying the climate zone, the project team can then proceed to develop strategies and measures to optimize energy performance in accordance with the specific climate conditions of the location.

The intent of EA Prerequisite 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management is to reduce stratospheric ozone depletion. This means that the goal of this prerequisite is to minimize the release of refrigerants that contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer. By implementing proper refrigerant management practices, such as minimizing leaks and properly disposing of refrigerants, the aim is to protect the ozone layer and reduce its depletion.

The correct answer is "Provide no new parking" and "Meet and not exceed parking capacity per zoning requirements, and designate 5% preferred parking for carpools." These strategies would help the project achieve the 2 points under Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity. By not providing any new parking, the project encourages alternative modes of transportation. Meeting and not exceeding parking capacity per zoning requirements ensures that the project complies with regulations while still promoting sustainable transportation options. Designating 5% of the parking spaces as preferred parking for carpools further incentivizes carpooling and reduces single-occupancy vehicle use.