LEED AP BD+C 3

Question 1

Under LEED BD+C, which prerequisite requires that projects not exceed the baseline outdoor water use calculated using the EPA WaterSense methodology?

Accepted Answer

Outdoor Water Use Reduction Prerequisite

Answer

The Outdoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite sets a baseline using the EPA WaterSense Budget Tool and requires projects to reduce landscape irrigation by at least 30%.

Question 2

Which LEED BD+C credit rewards projects for sourcing materials that have been extracted, manufactured, and purchased within a defined regional distance?

Accepted Answer

Regional Materials credit under Materials and Resources

Answer

The Regional Materials credit (carried over in concept from LEED v3) and its v4 equivalent under Sourcing of Raw Materials reward products extracted and manufactured within 100 miles of the project.

Question 3

A project team is pursuing the LEED BD+C Thermal Comfort credit. Which ASHRAE standard defines the acceptable range of thermal conditions?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 55

Answer

ASHRAE 55 establishes thermal environmental conditions acceptable to the majority of occupants in occupied spaces.

Question 4

Which LEED category awards points specifically for projects located in underserved communities or for addressing equity?

Accepted Answer

Regional Priority

Answer

Regional Priority credits highlight locally important environmental, social equity, and public health priorities identified by regional USGBC chapters.

Question 5

What does the LEED BD+C prerequisite 'Fundamental Commissioning and Verification' primarily require?

Accepted Answer

Engage a commissioning authority to verify energy-related systems perform per the Owner's Project Requirements

Answer

Fundamental Commissioning requires an independent commissioning authority (CxA) to verify that energy systems are designed and installed to meet the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR).

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED AP BD+C 3