LEED AP BD+C 2

Question 1

Which LEED BD+C credit category addresses strategies like access to quality transit and bicycle facilities?

Accepted Answer

Location and Transportation

Answer

Location and Transportation (LT) credits reward projects near transit, bike networks, and walkable areas to reduce vehicle miles traveled.

Question 2

A project team wants to earn the Rainwater Management credit. Which strategy best addresses the intent of this credit?

Accepted Answer

Manage runoff to replicate pre-development hydrology

Answer

Rainwater Management focuses on replicating natural hydrology by managing peak runoff rate, volume, and water quality on site.

Question 3

Under LEED BD+C, what is the minimum ventilation requirement referenced by the Indoor Air Quality credit?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 62.1

Answer

LEED's Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance prerequisite requires compliance with ASHRAE 62.1, which sets ventilation rates for acceptable indoor air quality.

Question 4

A project earns exemplary performance in a LEED credit. Where is this bonus point awarded?

Accepted Answer

Under the Innovation category

Answer

Exemplary performance points are awarded under the Innovation (IN) category, not within the originating credit category.

Question 5

Which documentation tool does LEED use to verify that a building's energy model meets performance requirements?

Accepted Answer

LEED Submittal Template with simulation outputs per ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G

Answer

Optimize Energy Performance credits require an energy simulation following ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G methodology submitted through LEED's documentation templates.

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED AP BD+C 2