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USGBC LEED AP ID+C Exam Questions

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181.

LEED prohibits smoking within what distance of entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows? 

  • 25 feet (7.5 meters)

  • 5 feet (1.5 meters)

  • 15 feet (4.6 meters)

  • 35 feet (10.7 meters)

Correct answer: 25 feet (7.5 meters)

EQ Credit–Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control prohibits smoking within at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) of entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows. 

Distances of 5 feet (1.5 meters) and 15 feet (4.6 meters) are too close to the building to meet the requirements for this credit. A distance of 35 feet (10.7 meters) qualifies but is not the minimum requirement. 

182.

Who may not perform the review of the building's exterior enclosure design? 

  • The building envelope designer

  • The head contractor 

  • A member of the construction team 

  • An employee at the lead architect's firm 

Correct answer: The building envelope designer

The building envelope designer is part of the team directly responsible for the design of the building envelope and therefore does not qualify for this role. 

The head contractor, a member of the construction team, or an employee at the architect's firm would be qualified to review the building's exterior enclosure design. 

183.

Which phase of the integrative process measures performance and sets up feedback mechanisms?

  • Occupancy 

  • Discovery 

  • Design 

  • Construction  

Correct answer: Occupancy 

Project teams employing the integrative process should measure performance and receive feedback in the occupancy phase. This is usually accomplished through surveys. 

During the design, discovery, and construction phases, there are generally no occupants to gather feedback from. It's most efficient to wait for the occupancy phase to collect feedback.

184.

According to the 40/60 rule, how much floor area is considered appropriate for a particular rating system?

  • More than 60%

  • Less than 40%

  • 40%–60%

  • 100% 

Correct answer: More than 60%

The 40/60 rule dictates that when a rating system applies to more than 60% of the gross floor area of a LEED project building or space, that rating system should be used. 

A rating system that applies to less than 40% of the gross floor area of a LEED project building or space should not be used. There is no need for a rating system to apply to 100% of a project for it to be effective. A rating system that applies to 40%–60% of the gross floor area of a LEED project building or space can be used or not; the decision is up to the project team. 

185.

An ID+C project, based on calculations, has provided one short-term bicycle storage space. Which of the following is true? 

  • This project has not met the requirements

  • This project has met the requirements

  • ID+C projects are not required to provide short-term bicycle storage spaces

  • Projects are required to provide no more than two short-term bicycle storage spaces for every two tenant spaces

Correct answer: This project has not met the requirements 

No fewer than two short-term storage spaces are required. Even if this project calculated that only one short-term storage space is required, it needs to provide at least two. 

This project does not meet the requirements because it doesn't have enough short-term storage spaces. ID+C projects are required to provide short-term bicycle storage to earn LT Credit–Bicycle Facilities. Projects are required to provide no more than two short-term bicycle storage spaces per tenant space (rather than one storage space per two tenant spaces). 

186.

Which projects may earn additional points in WE Credit–Indoor Water Use Reduction for selecting appliance or process water systems that meet the standards set out in the credit requirements? 

  • Retail and healthcare

  • Healthcare and commercial interiors 

  • Only healthcare 

  • Only commercial interiors 

Correct answer: Retail and healthcare

Retail and healthcare ID+C projects can earn an additional point by selecting appliance or process water systems that meet the standards set out in the credit requirements. Commercial interiors projects can earn the full 12 points by further reducing their potable water usage by 50% from the initial 20% of the prerequisite using alternative water sources.

187.

Projects can earn one point in EQ Credit–Daylight, Option 2: Simulation, by demonstrating that illuminance levels meet the requirements for what percentage of regularly occupied floor area? 

  • 75% 

  • 90%

  • 55%

  • 60% 

Correct answer: 75% 

EQ Credit–Daylight, Option 2: Simulation, requires project teams to demonstrate that the illuminance levels in their building are or will be between 300 lux and 3,000 lux for 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Projects that demonstrate that illuminance levels meet these requirements for 75% of regularly occupied floor area earn one point. 

Projects that demonstrate that illuminance levels meet these requirements for 90% of regularly occupied floor area earn two points. Meeting the requirements for 55% or 60% of floor area is not high enough to earn points in this credit option.  

188.

Which of the following is the minimum number of points necessary to achieve LEED certification? 

  • 40

  • 60

  • 30

  • 80

Correct answer: 40

The minimum number of points for a project hoping to be LEED Certified is 40. To get a higher level of certification, more points are needed.

189.

How are third-party certified products valued for calculations in Option 2 of MR Credit–Building Product Disclosure and Optimization–Environmental Product Declarations if they comply with impact reduction requirements?

  • 100% of their cost

  • 50% of their cost

  • 200% of their base contributing cost

  • 30% of the value of compliant building products

Correct answer: 100% of their cost

Third-party certified products that have impact reduction below the industry average in at least three of the impact categories are valued at 100% of their cost for this credit. 

Option 2 of the credit asks that project teams use products that comply with one of two options for 50% by cost of the total value of the permanently installed products. Products that are sourced within 100 miles of the project site are valued at 200% of their cost. Structure and enclosure materials may not constitute more than 30% of the products/materials used in calculations for this credit option. 

190.

 Which of the following products would best fulfill the requirements of WE Prerequisite–Indoor Water Use? 

  • Toilets that have a WaterSense label

  • Private restroom faucets that are not WaterSense labeled but have an aerator

  • Urinals with a water consumption of 1.0 gpf (3.8 lpf)

  • Submeters that report water usage hourly, daily, monthly, and yearly

Correct answer: Toilets that have a WaterSense label

This prerequisite requires projects to reduce their water consumption by 20% from the baseline. The requirements also state that all newly installed toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets, and showerheads must be WaterSense labeled (or a local equivalent for international projects). 

Aerators are great tools for indoor water efficiency, but newly installed private lavatory faucets must be WaterSense labeled. The baseline water consumption of urinals is 1.0 gpf (3.8 lpf), which would not meet this prerequisite's requirements. Submeters are not covered in this prerequisite. 

191.

How much of the regularly occupied floor area must have a direct line of sight to the outdoors via vision glazing to earn EQ Credit–Quality Views?

  • 75%

  • 35%

  • 50%

  • 100%

Correct answer: 75%

To earn points in EQ Credit–Quality Views, 75% of the building's regularly occupied floor area must have a direct line of sight to the outdoors using vision glazing. 

A direct line of sight in 35% or 50% of the floor area is too low to achieve this credit. Providing the view in 100% of the floor area would earn the project the credit but is not necessary. 

192.

A project team is struggling to choose a rating system for their building. LEED recommends using the 40/60 rule to help choose a rating system. What is this rule based on? 

  • The gross floor area of the building

  • The number of relevant credits

  • The surrounding density

  • The number of credit points available

Correct answer: The gross floor area of the building 

The 40/60 rule is based on the gross floor area. If 60% or more of the gross floor area suits a rating system, the team should choose that rating system even if the rest of the project does not fit. 

The 40/60 rule is not based on the number of relevant credits, the surrounding density, or the number of credit points available. 

193.

For ID+C: Retail projects, how much short-term bicycle storage needs to be provided to earn LT Credit–Bicycle Facilities?

  • At least two short-term bicycle storage spaces for every 5,000 SF (465 square meters) 

  • At least one short-term bicycle storage space for every 5,000 SF (465 square meters) 

  • At least two short-term bicycle storage spaces for every 3,000 SF (279 square meters) 

  • At least one short-term bicycle storage space for every 4,000 SF (372 square meters) 

Correct answer: At least two short-term bicycle storage spaces for every 5,000 SF (465 square meters) 

ID+C: Retail projects must provide two short-term bicycle storage spaces for every 5,000 SF (465 square meters) but no fewer than two storage spaces per tenant space. ID+C: Commercial Interiors and ID+C: Hospitality projects must provide bicycle storage spaces for 2.5% or more of all peak visitors but no fewer than two storage spaces.

The figures 0.5%, 1%, and 2% are not used in this credit and are not high enough to meet the requirements for short-term bike storage. 

194.

WE Prerequisite–Indoor Water Use Reduction includes all fixtures and fittings except for which of the following? 

  • Fixtures or fixture fittings that are not within the tenant spaces

  • Fixtures or fixture fittings that are within the tenant spaces

  • Fixtures or fixture fittings that are WaterSense labeled

  • Fixtures or fixture fittings that are the local equivalent to WaterSense labeled products

Correct answer: Fixtures or fixture fittings that are not within the tenant spaces

ID+C WE Prerequisite–Indoor Water Use Reduction excludes any fixtures or fixture fittings that are not within the tenant spaces. 

Fixtures or fixture fittings that are within the tenant spaces are included in this prerequisite. Whether products are WaterSense labeled or the local equivalent has no bearing on the exemption. 

195.

What is the value of end-use products certified Cradle to Cradle v2 Gold? 

  • 100% of cost 

  • 150% of cost

  • 90% of cost

  • 50% of cost

Correct answer: 100% of cost 

Cradle to Cradle certified end-use products are valued based on their certification.

  • Cradle to Cradle v2 Gold: 100% of cost
  • Cradle to Cradle v2 Platinum: 150% of cost
  • Cradle to Cradle v3 Silver: 100% of cost
  • Cradle to Cradle v3 Gold or Platinum: 150% of cost

No certification earns 90% or 50% of cost.

196.

How many points are awarded for reducing water use by 45% in hospitality projects?

  • Ten

  • Eight

  • 12

  • Six

Correct answer: Ten

By achieving a 45% reduction, ID+C projects can earn ten points regardless of whether they are a hospitality, retail, or commercial interior project type. 

Eight points are awarded for a 40% reduction. Commercial interiors can earn 12 points for a 50% reduction. Six points are awarded for a 35% reduction. 

197.

Views into the atria of a building may be used to meet what percentage of the requirements for EQ Credit–Quality Views? 

  • 30% 

  • 40%

  • 20% 

  • 50%

Correct answer: 30%

To earn points in EQ Credit–Quality Views, 75% of the building's regularly occupied floor area must have a direct line of sight to the outdoors using vision glazing. In these calculations, 30% of the floor area may have views into the atria of a building.

Views into the atria in 20% of the floor area are acceptable but not the maximum. Views into the atria in 40% or 50% of the floor area exceeds the maximum percentage allowed for this credit. 

198.

Under what conditions is the use of solar gardens or community renewable energy systems allowed in EA Credit–Renewable Energy Production? 

  • The system is located in the same utility service area as the facility claiming the use

  • These systems are not allowed for this credit

  • The project owns the system or has signed a lease agreement for a period of at least five years

  • These systems are allowed unconditionally for this credit

Correct answer: The system is located in the same utility service area as the facility claiming the use

The use of solar gardens or community renewable energy systems is allowed for EA Credit–Renewable Energy Production only if the system is located in the same utility service area as the facility claiming the use and the project owns the system or has signed a lease agreement for a period of at least ten years. 

Five years is not a long enough lease agreement to meet the requirements. These systems are allowed for this credit, but with conditions. 

199.

There are options for EA Prerequisite–Minimum Energy Performance in the ID+C rating system. Which of them requires the project to calculate the building’s baseline performance using the ASHRAE 90.1 standard?

  • Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation

  • Option 2: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide

  • Option 3: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide

  • Option 4: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Advanced Guide  

Correct answer: Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation

Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation is the performance-based path. Projects using this path must calculate their baseline performance using ASHRAE 90.1.

Option 2 does not require participants to calculate their building's baseline performance. Option 3 is in the BD+C rating system, not in the ID+C rating system. Option 4 does not exist. 

200.

To meet the requirements of Option 2 in MR Credit–Building Product Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials, what percentage of structure and enclosure materials can be included as compliant building products?

  • 30%

  • 50%

  • 100%

  • 10%

Correct answer: 30%

To meet the requirements of Option 2 in MR Credit–Building Product Disclosure and Optimization–Sourcing of Raw Materials, structure and enclosure materials cannot constitute more than 30% of the value of the compliant building products. 

A structure and enclosure materials percentage of 50% or 100% is too high to meet the requirements; 10% is acceptable but not the maximum.

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