LEED AP Building Design + Construction

What is the minimum number of points required to achieve LEED Silver certification?

• A40-49 points
• B50-59 points
• C60-79 points
• D80+ points

Which of the following is NOT a Minimum Program Requirement (MPR) for LEED BD+C projects?

• AThe project must be in a permanent location on existing land
• BThe project must use a minimum of 20% recycled materials
• CThe project must have LEED boundaries that are contiguous
• DThe project must comply with applicable environmental laws

What is the primary purpose of the Integrative Process credit in LEED?

• ATo reduce project construction costs
• BTo promote early analysis of systems interaction and synergies
• CTo ensure compliance with local building codes
• DTo document sustainable material sourcing

What is the minimum density required to earn points under the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit?

• A10,000 square feet per acre combined
• B15,000 square feet per acre combined
• C22,000 square feet per acre combined
• D30,000 square feet per acre combined

Which type of land is considered sensitive land that should be avoided for LEED projects?

• APreviously developed land
• BPrime farmland as defined by the USDA
• CUrban infill sites
• DBrownfield sites

What is the primary goal of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention prerequisite?

• ATo reduce construction waste sent to landfills
• BTo control erosion, sedimentation, and airborne dust during construction
• CTo minimize light pollution from construction activities
• DTo protect existing trees and vegetation

Which surface type has the highest Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) value?

• AStandard black surface (SRI 0)
• BStandard white surface (SRI 100)
• CAsphalt pavement (SRI 0-10)
• DBare soil (SRI 15-25)

What is the minimum indoor water use reduction percentage required by the Indoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite?

• A10%
• B20%
• C30%
• D40%

Which of the following irrigation methods typically achieves the highest water efficiency?

• AOverhead spray irrigation
• BDrip irrigation
• CFlood irrigation
• DRotor irrigation

What standard is used for energy modeling in LEED v4 to demonstrate compliance with the Minimum Energy Performance prerequisite?

• AASHRAE 55
• BASHRAE 62.1
• CASHRAE 90.1
• DASHRAE 189.1

What is the minimum commissioning scope required for the Enhanced Commissioning credit that goes beyond Fundamental Commissioning?

• ACommissioning only HVAC systems
• BCommissioning envelope systems in addition to energy-related systems
• CCommissioning plumbing systems only
• DCommissioning electrical systems only

Which refrigerants are prohibited by LEED due to their high ozone depletion potential?

• AR-410A and R-134a
• BCFCs and HCFCs
• CAmmonia and carbon dioxide
• DHFOs and hydrocarbons

What does EPD stand for in the context of LEED Materials and Resources credits?

• AEnvironmental Product Declaration
• BEnvironmental Performance Data
• CEnergy and Pollution Directive
• DEcological Product Design

What is the minimum diversion percentage from landfills required by the Construction and Demolition Waste Management prerequisite?

• A25%
• B50%
• C75%
• D100%

What is the primary purpose of the Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance prerequisite?

• ATo eliminate all indoor pollutants
• BTo meet minimum ventilation requirements of ASHRAE 62.1
• CTo require air filtration for all air handling units
• DTo mandate CO2 monitoring throughout the building

A project team discovers after submitting for review that they missed documenting one prerequisite. What is their best course of action?

• ASubmit an appeal to GBCI
• BWithdraw and resubmit the entire project
• CSubmit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
• DAdd the documentation to the next review cycle

A mixed-use building includes both office space and retail space. How should the project team determine which LEED rating system to use?

• AAlways use the rating system with the highest point requirements
• BUse the rating system that applies to the majority of the building area
• CCalculate separate certifications for each space type
• DUse BD+C: New Construction only

During the Integrative Process, a project team is analyzing energy and water systems. Which analysis must be completed to earn the credit?

• ASimple payback analysis
• BDiscovery phase analysis for both energy and water systems
• CCommissioning plan review
• DLife cycle assessment of all building materials

A project team is conducting preliminary energy modeling during the schematic design phase. What is the primary benefit of this early analysis?

• AFinalizing equipment specifications
• BIdentifying optimal building orientation and massing strategies
• CPreparing construction documents
• DSelecting final HVAC contractor

Which of the following is a key component of life-cycle costing analysis during the integrative process?

• AInitial construction costs only
• BInitial costs plus operating costs over the building lifespan
• CMaterial extraction costs only
• DFinancing costs only

A project is located on a site with existing infrastructure and access to multiple transit options. Which credits might this location help achieve?

• AOnly Sensitive Land Protection
• BAccess to Quality Transit and Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
• COnly Rainwater Management
• DOnly Heat Island Reduction

How many bicycle storage spaces are typically required for a commercial office building with 200 occupants to achieve the Bicycle Facilities credit?

• A5 short-term and 5 long-term spaces
• B5 short-term and 10 long-term spaces
• C10 short-term and 20 long-term spaces
• D20 short-term and 10 long-term spaces