USGBC LEED-AP-BD+C - LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) Certification Exam
Question #1 (Topic: demo questions)
A project team is deciding on the impact of a proposed concrete walkway. Which of the following will
be impacted as a result of adding the walkway?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Adding a concrete walkway will increase the site’s impervious cover, which is the percentage of the site
Adding a concrete walkway will increase the site’s impervious cover, which is the percentage of the site
area that does not allow water to infiltrate into the ground1. Impervious cover can affect the site’s
stormwater management, heat island effect, and habitat quality. The project team should consider using
permeable paving materials, vegetated roofs, or rain gardens to reduce the impervious cover and mitigate
its impacts2. The other options are not directly impacted by adding a concrete walkway. Project density
calculations are based on the floor area ratio and the number of occupants, not the site features3. Erosion
and sediment control plan during construction is required for any site disturbance, regardless of the type
of material used4. Air quality as a result of off gassing that occurs as concrete cures is not a significant
issue for outdoor applications, and can be minimized by using low-emitting concrete products5.
Question #2 (Topic: demo questions)
What is the basis of energy consumption in determining the percentage of green power or
carbon offsets?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B. Quantity is the correct answer because the percentage of green power or carbon offsets is determined based on the amount (quantity) of energy consumed. Organizations calculate how much energy they use and then purchase an equivalent percentage of green power or carbon offsets to match that consumption. The calculation is based on measurable energy quantities (such as kilowatt-hours), not on the quality, efficiency, or performance of the energy source.
Question #3 (Topic: demo questions)
When the LEED AP is applyingthe Integrative Process to a Building Design and Construction project,
which of the following information is required to be present in the Owner's Project Requirements
(OPR)?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
According to, page 11, scenario based risk identification involves “creating different scenarios based on
According to, page 11, scenario based risk identification involves “creating different scenarios based on
varying assumptions about how events might unfold”. This can help explore alternative ways to achieve an
objective under different circumstances.
Energy efficiency goals and training requirements are required to be present in the Owner’s Project
Requirements (OPR) when applying the Integrative Process to a Building Design and Construction project.
According to the LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, the OPR is a document that details the ideas, concepts, and
criteria that are determined by the owner to be important to the success of the project 1. The OPR must
include, among other things, the following information related to energy efficiency 1:
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The owner’s energy performance goals and expectations
The owner’s requirements for energy metering and monitoring
The owner’s requirements for energy modeling and analysis
The owner’s requirements for commissioning and verification
The owner’s requirements for training and documentation
The other options are not required to be present in the OPR, as they are either related to other aspects of the
project, such as codes and standards, interior finishes, or project team members, or they are not relevant to
the Integrative Process, which focuses on early analysis of energy, water, and site systems 2.
References: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Integrative Process Category, IPc Integrative Process, page 632
Question #4 (Topic: demo questions)
What is the minimum number of members of the integrated project team for the Integrative
Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D. Six is the correct answer because the Integrative Process Prerequisite: Integrative Project Planning and Design requires a multidisciplinary integrated project team with representatives from key areas of the project. A minimum of six team members ensures that important perspectives such as architecture, mechanical systems, electrical systems, construction, operations, and ownership are included in the planning and design process. This collaborative approach helps identify opportunities for improving building performance, sustainability, and overall project outcomes from the earliest stages of development.
Question #5 (Topic: demo questions)
Adesign team is pursuing Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Indoor Air Quality Assessment. The
building is 1,000 ft2 (93 m2) and has a 10 ft. (3 m) ceiling height. In order to earn the credit, what is the
required volume of supply air for the entire building flush-out?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: