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NEW QUESTION # 104
In order to meet the minimum qualifications for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification a Commissioning (Cx) agent must have completed the commissioning process activities for a minimum of how many similar projects?
- A. Three
- B. Zero
- C. Two
- D. One
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The commissioning (Cx) agent must have completed the commissioning process activities for a minimum of two similar projects in order to meet the minimum qualifications for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification. This is stated in the LEED v4 Building Design + Construction Guide, under the section "Energy and Atmosphere Credits Overview". The guide also provides examples of similar projects that can be used as references for commissioning.
References: [LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide], Fundamental commissioning and verification
- U.S. Green Building Council, EA Energy & Atmosphere Overview - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification - Above Green, EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning and Verification - Above Green, LEED credit library | U.S. Green Building Council
NEW QUESTION # 105
A project's massing and site orientation can have a direct impact on which of the following prerequisites?
- A. Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
- B. Fundamental Commissioning and Verification
- C. Minimum Energy Performance
- D. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Answer: C
Explanation:
Minimum Energy Performance
A project's massing and site orientation can have a direct impact on the minimum energy performance prerequisite, which requires projects to demonstrate a percentage of energy cost savings compared to a baseline building. Massing and orientation affect the amount of solar heat gain, daylight availability, natural ventilation potential, and wind exposure of the building, which in turn influence the heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation loads and strategies. By optimizing the massing and orientation of the building, projects can reduce their energy consumption and improve their thermal and visual comfort.
:
Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 - Pages 279-2801 Building Massing & Orientation | Sustainability Workshop2
NEW QUESTION # 106
Which of the following strategies will aid in reducing indoor water use?
- A. Use high-efficiency HVAC systems
- B. Optimize consumption of showerheads
- C. Exclude janitor closets in the building
- D. Design drip irrigation for landscape
Answer: B
Explanation:
According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, one of the strategies to reduce indoor water use is to optimize the consumption of showerheads by selecting fixtures that have a flow rate lower than the baseline of 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm) at 80 psi, or a local equivalent for projects outside the U.S. This can help the project achieve the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction, and the Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction, by reducing the aggregate water consumption from plumbing fixtures and fittings by at least 20% from the baseline1.
The other choices are not strategies to reduce indoor water use, because:
* Designing drip irrigation for landscape is a strategy to reduce outdoor water use, not indoor water use1.
* Using high-efficiency HVAC systems is a strategy to reduce energy use, not water use, although it may have some indirect water savings by reducing the cooling tower water use2.
* Excluding janitor closets in the building is not a feasible or practical strategy, as janitor closets are necessary for cleaning and maintenance purposes, and may also be required by codes or standards3.
References: LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction, Requirements1; LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction, Requirements1; LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, Requirements2; LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Green Cleaning - High-Performance Cleaning Program, Requirements3
NEW QUESTION # 107
The LEED project has a main entrance and two service entrances in an alley behind the building. Which entrances need non-smoking signage and at what maximum distance from the door(s) can the non-smoking signage be posted?
- A. At the main entrance, 25 ft. (7.5 m) from the door
- B. At the main entrance, 10 ft. (3 m) from the door
- C. At the main entrance and the two service entrances, 10 ft. (3 m) from the doors
- D. At the main entrance and the two service entrances, 25 ft. (7.5 m) from the doors
Answer: C
Explanation:
According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, no smoking signage must be placed within 10 feet (3 meters) of every building entrance, except for alarmed emergency exits. This applies to both the main entrance and the service entrances, regardless of their location or frequency of use. The signage is intended to communicate the no-smoking policy to occupants and visitors and prevent environmental tobacco smoke from entering the building. Reference: EQ Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control, LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction123
NEW QUESTION # 108
Which of the following actions should be taken to ensure that project teams understand and prioritize the selection of materials compliant with the Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization?
- A. Procure materials directly from raw material suppliers
- B. Include the material requirements in the project specifications
- C. Include all building materials in a whole-building life-cycle analysis
- D. Select locally sourced and manufactured materials
Answer: B
Explanation:
For LEED BD+C Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization
, teams must prioritize material selection based on environmental and sustainability attributes.
* Including material requirements in project specifications ensures that all contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders follow the necessary sustainability criteria.
* Selecting locally sourced materials (Option B) is beneficial, but it is not the primary focus of this credit.
* Whole-building life-cycle analysis (Option C) is related to a different LEED credit (MR Credit:
Whole-Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction).
* Procuring materials directly from raw suppliers (Option D) is not a LEED requirement and does not ensure compliance with disclosure and optimization requirements.
Option A is the correct choice because defining sustainability criteria in specifications helps ensure LEED-compliant materials are used throughout the project.
(Source: Official LEED BD+C Reference Manual)
NEW QUESTION # 109
Based on the results of a six-hour waste stream study, the project team for a retail project plans to provide dedicated areas for four easily recyclable waste streams: cardboard, plastic, metal and paper. The project is open to the public 10 hours a day, six days a week. Which of the following actions should be the project team's top priority in order to demonstrate the minimum requirements to achieve Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Storage and Collection of Recyclables?
- A. Take appropriate measures for the safe collection, storage and disposal of batteries
- B. Extend the waste stream study to cover a representative time period of a minimum of 24 hours to identify the top five recyclable waste streams
- C. Make a waste stream projection for the entire year based on the six hours of the waste stream study
- D. Make a waste stream projection for the entire week, based on the six hours of the waste stream study
Answer: B
Explanation:
According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, the project team must conduct a waste stream audit to identify the top five recyclable waste streams generated by the building and its occupants. The audit must cover a representative time period of a minimum of 24 hours, and must account for variations in the type and quantity of waste generated by different building uses and operations. The project team must then provide dedicated areas for the collection and storage of these materials for recycling. The project team must also provide dedicated areas for the collection and storage of batteries, mercury-containing lamps, and electronic waste, or demonstrate that a local program is in place to properly dispose of these materials.
Reference:
LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Prerequisite: Storage and Collection of Recyclables, page 5441 LEED v4 Credit Tutorials: Materials & Resources (BD+C/ID+C), Prerequisite: Storage and Collection of Recyclables2
NEW QUESTION # 110
Which of the following is a leadership extraction practice that rewards projects for choosing materials with closed-loop recycling and take-back programs in LEED?
- A. Bio-based elements
- B. Extended producer responsibility
- C. Material reuse
- D. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood products
Answer: B
Explanation:
Extended producer responsibility
Extended producer responsibility is a leadership extraction practice that encourages manufacturers to take back their products or packaging at the end of their useful life and recycle them in a closed-loop system. This reduces the environmental impacts of extraction, transportation, and disposal of raw materials. LEED rewards projects for choosing materials that have extended producer responsibility programs or policies in place.
References:
* Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 - Pages 263-2641
* LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S. Green Building Council2
NEW QUESTION # 111
Which of the following should be analyzed when pursuing an Integrative Design Process focusing on Energy-Related Systems?
- A. Applicability of Green Vehicles to the project
- B. Acoustic performance of the project
- C. Potable water availability
- D. Site conditions
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is A, site conditions. According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, the Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design, requires the project team to perform a preliminary "simple box" energy modeling and analysis before the completion of schematic design. The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the energy performance goals of the project and to identify and compare the energy-related design strategies. The analysis should include the following aspects1:
Site conditions, such as climate, solar orientation, shading, and natural ventilation potential Massing and orientation, such as building shape, size, and orientation, and how they affect the heating and cooling loads, daylight availability, and passive design strategies Basic envelope attributes, such as insulation levels, window-to-wall ratio, glazing properties, infiltration rates, and thermal bridging Lighting levels, such as the target illumination levels, daylighting potential, and lighting power density Plug and process loads, such as the equipment and appliances that consume electricity, and their schedules and controls Programmatic and operational parameters, such as the occupancy, operating hours, and zoning of the building Thermal comfort ranges, such as the acceptable temperature and humidity levels for the occupants HVAC system selection, such as the type, efficiency, and control of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system The other choices are not aspects that should be analyzed when pursuing an integrative design process focusing on energy-related systems, because:
Potable water availability is related to the water efficiency and water quality goals of the project, not the energy performance goals2.
Acoustic performance of the project is related to the indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort goals of the project, not the energy performance goals3.
Applicability of green vehicles to the project is related to the location and transportation and greenhouse gas emissions goals of the project, not the energy performance goals4.
NEW QUESTION # 112
What credit rewards customers who change their normal consumption patterns in response to the varying price of energy over time?
- A. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering
- B. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Green Power and Carbon Offsets
- C. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Demand Response
- D. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Building Level Energy Metering
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Demand Response rewards projects that participate in demand response programs that aim to reduce peak electricity demand and shift the load to off-peak periods. The LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that "the intent of this credit is to increase participation in demand response technologies and programs that make energy generation and distribution systems more efficient, increase grid reliability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions"1. The project team must either implement a permanent demand response program or develop a plan to implement a program within a year of occupancy. The project team must also demonstrate that the building has the capability to reduce its peak electricity demand by at least 10% in response to demand response signals.
References:
* LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Energy and Atmosphere Credit:
Demand Response, page 2721
* Demand response | U.S. Green Building Council2
NEW QUESTION # 113
The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to £
- A. control erosion, landfill waste and excessive noise
- B. control erosion, waterway sedimentation and noxious odors
- C. control erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust
- D. control erosion, noxious odors and landfill waste
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation. The LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that "construction activities can have significant negative impacts on the environment, both at the project site and beyond.
Erosion and sedimentation can degrade water quality, damage aquatic habitats, and increase flooding risks.
Airborne dust can affect air quality, human health, and visibility. Construction vehicles and equipment can generate noise, traffic, and greenhouse gas emissions"1. The project teammust implement an erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan that conforms to the 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Construction General Permit or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent. The ESC plan must cover all construction activity on the project site, including clearing, grading, excavating, and demolition.
References:
* LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Sustainable Sites Prerequisite:
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, page 1151
* Construction activity pollution prevention | U.S. Green Building Council
NEW QUESTION # 114
The scope of analysis in Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 4.
Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment is a
- A. cradle-to-gate assessment
- B. cradle-to-grave assessment
- C. cradle-to-cradle assessment
- D. gate-to-gate assessment
Answer: B
Explanation:
The scope of analysis in Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 4. Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment is a cradle-to-grave assessment. This means that the life cycle assessment (LCA) covers all stages of the building's life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials (cradle) to the disposal or reuse of the building components at the end of their service life (grave)1. The LCA must include the following life cycle stages: product stage, construction process stage, use stage, and end-of-life stage2. The LCA must also account for the environmental impacts of the building's structure and enclosure, as well as any other building elements that are permanently attached to and share service systems with the building2. Reference:
Whole building life cycle assessment through LEED v4
Building life-cycle impact reduction | U.S. Green Building Council
NEW QUESTION # 115
Which of the following products must always be included in Materials and Resources credits?
- A. Interior Paint
- B. Fire suppression system
- C. Faucets
- D. Furniture
Answer: A
Explanation:
Interior paint must always be included in Materials and Resources credits.This is because interior paint is considered as a permanently installed product, which is defined by theLEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction as "a product that is installed in a project permanently or semi-permanently, such that removal would require demolition or substantial renovation."1Permanently installed products must be included in the calculations for the following Materials and Resources credits: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, and Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients.1The other options are not always included in Materials and Resources credits.Faucets (option A) and fire suppression systems (option D) are considered as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, which are excluded from the scope of Materials and Resources credits unless they are specifically addressed by the credit requirements.1Furniture (option B) is considered as a non-permanently installed product, whichis optional to include in Materials and Resources credits, except for the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients credit, where furniture must be included if it is within the project scope.1Reference:LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p.5791;LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p.5801;LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p.5811;LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p.5821;LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p.5831
NEW QUESTION # 116
What document allows a LEED AP to register a project and sign the Certification Agreement?
- A. Commissioning (Cx) Agent Construction Permit
- B. LEED AP Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
- C. Architect Code of Professional Conduct
- D. Owner Confirmation of Agent Authority
Answer: D
Explanation:
According to theLEED V5: Building Design + Construction Guide, the document that allows a LEED AP to register a project and sign the Certification Agreement is the Owner Confirmation of Agent Authority. This form is used to validate the Certification Agreement when it is signed by someone other than the owner, such as a LEED AP.It provides proof that the owner accepts the conditions in the Certification Agreement and authorizes the LEED AP to act as the owner's agent for the purpose of LEED project certification1.The other choices are not relevant documents for this purpose.Reference: LEED Certification Agreement and other legal matters1
NEW QUESTION # 117
The LEED AP is leading the first design charrette for a new LEED project with the project's owners. What document should be used to record the project goals to be used throughout the design of the project?
- A. Owner's list of wants and needs
- B. Owner's Project Requirements (OPR)
- C. Criteria for contractor selection
- D. Basis of Design (BOD)
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) is the document that should be used to record the project goals to be used throughout the design of the project. The OPR is a written document that details the ideas, concepts, and criteria that are determined by the owner to be important to the success of the project1. The OPR is developed during the pre-design phase and is used as a basis for the design team to prepare the Basis of Design (BOD), which describes how the design of the building systems meets the OPR2. The OPR is also used to evaluate the design, construction, and commissioning of the project to ensure that the owner's expectations are met3.
NEW QUESTION # 118
A project team member has prepared a map and accompanying table as documentation for the Location and Transportation Credit. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses. Option 2. Diverse Uses. The map includes the location of each diverse use. the location of the project and the main entrance of the building. The table includes the distance to each use. the name of each use and the category of each use The team lead reviews the documentation and notes an important missing item. Which of the following is the most important item to add to the documentation?
- A. The location of parking lots near each use
- B. A calculation of the expected number of project occupants who will visit each use
- C. Walking routes from the project to each use
- D. A description of each use
Answer: C
Explanation:
According to theLEED V5: Building Design + Construction Guide1, Option 2 of the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit requires the project to be within walking distance of at least 10 diverse uses. The guide also states that "walking distance is defined as the distance that a pedestrian must travel between origins and destinations without obstruction, in a safe and comfortable environment on a continuous network of sidewalks, all weather-surface footpaths, crosswalks, or equivalent pedestrian facilities." Therefore, the documentation must include walking routes from the project to each use to demonstrate that the distance requirement is met. Reference:
LEED V5: Building Design + Construction Guide
CI-v4.1 LTc2: Surrounding density and diverse uses | LEEDuser
NEW QUESTION # 119
Which of the following project types is required to consider the perimeter floor area instead of the regularly occupied floor area under the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight calculations?
- A. Healthcare
- B. Core and Shell
- C. Schools
- D. Retail
Answer: A
Explanation:
Healthcare projects are required to consider the perimeter floor area instead of the regularly occupied floor area under the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight calculations. This is because healthcare projects have different daylighting needs and challenges than other project types, and the perimeter area is more likely to have access to natural light and views. The perimeter floor area is defined as the regularly occupied spaces within 15 feet (4.5 meters) of the exterior wall that meets the minimum glazing requirements. Reference:
LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 6021
LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 362
NEW QUESTION # 120
What is the definition of the evapotranspiration rate?
- A. Evaporation of onsite reuse water
- B. Amount of water loss in a vegetated surface in units of water depth
- C. Percentage of potable water usage for irrigation
- D. Water loss from evaporation in micro irrigation systems
Answer: B
Explanation:
The evapotranspiration rate is the amount of water loss in a vegetated surface in units of water depth, such as millimeters or inches. It is a measure of the water demand of the plants and the climate conditions. It is used to calculate the baseline water use for irrigation in the Outdoor Water Use Reduction credit.
Reference:
* LEED V5BD+C Reference Guide, page 5381
* Outdoor Water Use Reduction Credits inLEED V5- HydroPoint2
NEW QUESTION # 121
A neighborhood housing development organization has dual goals, promoting occupant's health and minimizing energy costs. What LEED Building Design and Construction, New Construction credit might the LEED AP propose to best achieve the organization's dual goals?
- A. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low Emitting Materials
- B. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight
- C. Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit
- D. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance
Answer: D
Explanation:
The Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, is the most suitable for achieving the organization's dual goals. This credit encourages the use of energy-efficient strategies to reduce the environmental and economic harms associated with excessive energy use, thereby promoting occupants' health and minimizing energy costs.References: LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) V4 resources 1
NEW QUESTION # 122
A neighborhood housing development organization has dual goals, promoting occupant's health and minimizing energy costs. What LEED Building Design and Construction, New Construction credit might the LEED AP propose to best achieve the organization's dual goals?
- A. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low Emitting Materials
- B. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight
- C. Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit
- D. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance
Answer: D
Explanation:
The Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, is the most suitable for achieving the organization's dual goals.This credit encourages the use of energy-efficient strategies to reduce the environmental and economic harms associated with excessive energy use, thereby promoting occupants' health and minimizing energy costs.
: LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) V4 resources1
NEW QUESTION # 123
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