LEED AP Homes

Which LEED rating system family applies to the LEED AP Homes specialty credential?

• ALEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
• BLEED for Homes Design and Construction
• CLEED for Operations and Maintenance
• DLEED for Neighborhood Development

Under LEED v4 for Homes, which adaptation is generally appropriate for an attached residential building of 5 stories?

• AHomes - Single Family
• BMultifamily Lowrise
• CMultifamily Midrise
• DBD+C: New Construction

Which body administers the LEED AP Homes credential exam?

• AU.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• BGreen Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• CU.S. Department of Energy
• DAmerican Institute of Architects

Which LEED v4 Minimum Program Requirement is unique to the LEED for Homes rating system?

• AMust comply with project size requirements
• BMust be a complete permanent building or space
• CMust use reasonable site boundaries
• DMust comply with environmental laws

What role does the Green Rater play on a LEED for Homes project?

• ADesigns the mechanical systems for the home
• BConducts on-site verification visits to confirm credit and prerequisite compliance
• CReviews the construction documents and grants certification
• DReplaces the LEED AP on the project team

Which step is NOT a required phase of the LEED for Homes certification process?

• AProject registration with GBCI
• BPreliminary rating (design review) with the Green Rater and project team
• COwner self-certification of completed credits
• DFinal on-site verification by the Green Rater after construction

On a LEED for Homes project, what is the lowest certification level that a project can achieve?

• ABronze
• BCertified
• CSilver
• DQualified

For a single-family detached home pursuing LEED v4 Homes certification, which adaptation is most appropriate?

• ALEED v4 Homes - Single Family
• BLEED v4 Multifamily Lowrise
• CLEED v4 BD+C: New Construction
• DLEED v4 Multifamily Midrise

How does the LEED AP Homes credential primarily support a project team?

• ABy performing the on-site blower-door and duct-leakage tests
• BBy providing rating-system expertise and helping the team navigate documentation and cred…
• CBy replacing the need for a Green Rater on small projects
• DBy approving credits on behalf of GBCI

Which credit awards a point when at least one principal team member of a LEED for Homes project is a LEED AP with Homes specialty?

• AInnovation: LEED Accredited Professional
• BIntegrative Process: Project Team Composition
• CLEED Process: Sustainable Leadership
• DEducation of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager

How many points does the Innovation credit (excluding the LEED AP credit) typically allow a LEED v4 Homes project to earn through innovative strategies and pilot credits?

• AUp to 1 point
• BUp to 5 points
• CUp to 10 points
• DUnlimited points

Which strategy would NOT qualify for an Innovation credit on a LEED for Homes project?

• AImplementing a measure that exceeds the requirements of an existing LEED credit (exemplar…
• BImplementing a strategy that addresses an environmental issue not covered by LEED
• CPursuing an approved LEED Pilot credit listed in the credit library
• DAchieving a prerequisite using an alternative compliance path

Under LEED v4 for Homes, which Location and Transportation credit awards points for siting a project within a LEED for Neighborhood Development certified plan?

• AFloodplain Avoidance
• BLEED for Neighborhood Development Location
• CSite Selection
• DCompact Development

What benefit does a previously developed (infill) site provide on a LEED for Homes project?

• AIt automatically earns the highest Energy and Atmosphere credits
• BIt supports points under Site Selection by avoiding development of sensitive lands and pr…
• CIt exempts the project from the rainwater management credit
• DIt removes the requirement for a soil-erosion control plan

Which LEED for Homes Site Selection definition best describes a 'brownfield' site?

• AAny site previously farmed for less than 25 years
• BA site whose redevelopment is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a haza…
• CAn undeveloped greenfield with sensitive soils
• DA property within 100 feet of a wetland

Which strategy directly supports the LEED v4 Homes Access to Quality Transit credit?

• ALocating the project so dwelling-unit entrances are within walking distance of transit st…
• BProviding two electric vehicle charging stations on site
• CDesignating preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles
• DInstalling a covered bike rack at each unit

Which LT strategy earns points in the Compact Development credit for LEED v4 Homes?

• AIncreasing the number of dwelling units per acre
• BReducing the number of parking spaces below code
• CProviding a community garden
• DAdding a dedicated bus lane

What is the typical purpose of the LEED v4 Homes Site Selection credit's restriction against building on prime farmland?

• ATo preserve agricultural soils that are important to long-term food production
• BTo reduce stormwater treatment cost
• CTo prevent radon exposure
• DTo meet ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation requirements

Which document defines floodplains for LEED Homes Floodplain Avoidance compliance?

• AFEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)
• BLocal zoning ordinances only
• CUSGS topographic surveys
• DEPA Watershed Atlas

Which LT credit is most directly improved by adding a secure, weather-protected bicycle storage area near the front entrance of a multifamily building?

• ABicycle Facilities (Bicycle Network and Storage)
• BGreen Vehicles
• CQuality Transit
• DLight Pollution Reduction

On a LEED v4 Multifamily Midrise project, which LT credit is most likely to be pursued by limiting on-site parking and unbundling parking from rent?

• AReduced Parking Footprint
• BLEED for Neighborhood Development Location
• CEducation of the Homeowner
• DHeat Island Reduction

Which Sustainable Sites strategy is most effective for reducing a residential project's heat island effect?

• AUsing high-SRI roofing or shading paved surfaces with vegetation
• BInstalling fluorescent lighting in living spaces
• CSpecifying low-flow plumbing fixtures
• DReducing infiltration through air sealing

Why does LEED v4 for Homes reward a more efficient building footprint with a lower surface area to volume ratio?

• ACompact forms reduce envelope heat loss and gain, improving energy performance
• BCompact forms eliminate the need for ventilation
• CCompact forms increase exposure to natural light
• DCompact forms remove the need for insulation

Which planting strategy directly supports the LEED v4 Homes No Invasive Plants requirement?

• ASelecting species from a regionally appropriate native or adapted plant list and avoiding…
• BPlanting English ivy as ground cover because it grows quickly
• CInstalling high-density turf grass with annual fertilization
• DUsing imported ornamentals from other continents

Which LEED v4 Homes Sustainable Sites credit primarily addresses managing stormwater on-site?

• ARainwater Management
• BHeat Island Reduction
• CLight Pollution Reduction
• DBuilding Orientation for Solar Design

Which exterior lighting practice supports the SS Light Pollution Reduction credit on a LEED for Homes project?

• AUsing full-cutoff fixtures that limit uplight and meet BUG (Backlight, Uplight, Glare) ra…
• BIncreasing the wattage of pole-mounted fixtures
• CAdding decorative up-lighting to facades
• DLeaving exterior lights on continuously for security

Which prerequisite addresses erosion and sedimentation during construction of a LEED for Homes project?

• AConstruction Activity Pollution Prevention (CAPP)
• BSite Assessment
• CHeat Island Reduction
• DOutdoor Water Use Reduction

Which is an example of optimizing building orientation for passive solar performance in a single-family home?

• AAligning the long axis east-west and concentrating glazing on the south facade with appro…
• BAligning the long axis north-south with most glazing facing west
• CDistributing glazing equally on all four facades
• DMaximizing east-facing glazing to capture morning heat in summer

Under LEED v4 Homes Indoor Water Use Reduction, what is the EPA WaterSense maximum flow rate for a residential bathroom faucet?

• A1.5 gpm at 60 psi
• B2.2 gpm at 60 psi
• C1.0 gpm at 60 psi
• D2.5 gpm at 80 psi

What is the WaterSense maximum flow rate for a residential showerhead?

• A1.5 gpm at 80 psi
• B2.0 gpm at 80 psi
• C2.5 gpm at 80 psi
• D1.0 gpm at 60 psi

Which appliance is most relevant to the LEED v4 Homes Indoor Water Use Reduction credit?

• AENERGY STAR clothes washer with low integrated water factor
• BConventional 4.0-cubic-foot top-load washer
• CStandard non-HE dishwasher
• DSingle-stage forced-air furnace

Which strategy directly supports the LEED v4 Homes Outdoor Water Use Reduction credit?

• ASpecifying drought-tolerant native plants and high-efficiency drip irrigation, or elimina…
• BInstalling a koi pond fed by city water
• CAdding seasonal annual flower beds with sprinkler heads
• DInstalling automatic timers without weather sensors

Which calculation tool does LEED v4 Homes reference for evaluating outdoor water use?

• AEPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool
• BASHRAE 62.2 calculator
• CRESCheck
• DUSDA NRCS Soil Web Survey

What does LEED v4 Homes Water Metering encourage?

• ASub-metering individual indoor and outdoor water uses to monitor and reduce consumption
• BEliminating all water meters to discourage waste
• CReading water meters only once per year
• DConnecting only the bathrooms to the building meter

Which LEED for Homes Water Efficiency strategy reduces hot water waste by minimizing the volume of water sitting in supply lines?

• ACompact, structured plumbing layouts with the water heater located near hot-water fixtures
• BInstalling more bathrooms farther from the water heater
• CUsing larger-diameter trunk lines from the water heater to fixtures
• DRemoving the cold-water supply line

Under LEED v4 Homes, which fixture must meet WaterSense criteria to satisfy the Indoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite?

• AToilets
• BRefrigerator water dispensers
• CHVAC condensate drains
• DOutdoor hose bibs

Which Water Efficiency strategy achieves the largest indoor reduction over a federal baseline?

• A1.28 gpf WaterSense toilet replacing a 1.6 gpf toilet
• BReplacing a kitchen faucet aerator only
• CInstalling decorative copper supply lines
• DReplacing a 2.2 gpm bathroom faucet with a 2.5 gpm one

On a Multifamily Midrise project, which Water Efficiency strategy is required at the building level?

• AWhole-project water metering at the service entrance
• BPersonal weighing scale in each apartment
• CInstallation of cooling towers for evaporative cooling
• DA graywater fountain in the lobby

Which is the simplest design move that improves both indoor and outdoor water use efficiency?

• ASpecify only WaterSense fixtures and use rainwater for irrigation when feasible
• BIncrease fixture flow rates above the federal baseline
• CInstall ornamental fountains using potable water
• DReplace turf with non-native invasive ground covers

Which energy reference does LEED v4 Homes use for the Annual Energy Use credit baseline rather than ASHRAE 90.1?

• AENERGY STAR Certified Homes program and HERS Index modeling
• BASHRAE 90.1-2010 Appendix G
• CInternational Mechanical Code
• DANSI/AHRI 210/240

On the HERS Index scale, what does a HERS score of 100 represent?

• AA net-zero energy home
• BA home built to the 2006 IECC reference design
• CA home that meets the local energy code minimum
• DA home using twice as much energy as the reference

What HERS Index value typically indicates a home that produces as much energy as it uses on an annual basis?

• A100
• B70
• C50
• D0

Which prerequisite does LEED v4 Homes set as the entry-level energy performance threshold?

• ACompliance with ENERGY STAR for Homes (or equivalent prescriptive path)
• BASHRAE 90.1-2010 prescriptive compliance
• CPassive House certification
• DLiving Building Challenge Energy Petal

Which envelope strategy is most aligned with LEED v4 Homes Advanced Framing?

• AUsing 24-inch on-center stud spacing with insulated headers and two-stud corners to reduc…
• BUsing double-stud framing on every wall regardless of load path
• CUsing all metal studs with no thermal break
• DUsing larger structural members in non-load-bearing walls

Which residential equipment efficiency metric must a heat pump typically meet to support LEED v4 Homes EA performance goals in a mixed climate?

• AHigh SEER and HSPF ratings (e.g., 16+ SEER, 8.5+ HSPF) to exceed the federal minimum
• BEER under 8 to reduce cost
• CAFUE under 70 for furnaces
• DMERV under 4 for filters

Why does LEED v4 Homes restrict the use of refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP)?

• ARefrigerant leaks contribute to climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion
• BHigh-GWP refrigerants increase indoor humidity
• CHigh-ODP refrigerants improve heat transfer
• DLow-GWP refrigerants are required by ASHRAE 62.2

Which lighting strategy supports LEED v4 Homes EA Lighting credits?

• ASpecifying high-efficacy ENERGY STAR-rated LED fixtures or lamps for at least the require…
• BSpecifying only halogen lamps with manual switches
• CRemoving daylighting controls to simplify installation
• DUsing incandescent bulbs throughout the home