LEED-AP-Homes by USGBC Actual Free Exam Questions And Answers

Question 1

After the HVAC contractor has completed the rough-in installation of all air handling equipment, what step should be taken to achieve Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Contaminant Control during construction?

A. Seal off all duct boots and vents

B. Install temporary fans throughout the house

C. Open all the windows in the house

D. Flush the building for 48 hours

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Question 2

What is the advantage of using native and adapted plant species instead of conventional turf?

A. Decreased wildlife habitat

B. Increased use of potable water

C. Decreased frequency of mowing

D. Increased stormwater runoff

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Question 3

A gut rehab LEED for Homes project will maintain the building's existing exterior wall and floor framing.
Under Materials and Resources Credit, Environmentally Preferable Products category, these components get credit for being:

A. Recycled

B. Reclaimed

C. Refurbished

D. Restructured

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Question 4

A home has a large shower compartment of 3,750 in² (2.4 m²) with dual 1.5 gpm (5.6 lpm) shower heads.
How should the flow rate be calculated?

A. Shower compartment size does not affect shower head flow rates for LEED compliance

B. The flow rates are added to total 3.0 gpm (11.2 lpm)

C. Multiple shower heads are not allowed

D. The flow rate is calculated as two separate compartments of 1.5 gpm (5.6 lpm)

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Question 5

In order to take advantage of mountain views, a designer would like to include large glazing areas in a new home. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Windows requires more stringent window performance if the:

A. Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 24%

B. Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 24%

C. Window-to-floor area ratio is greater than 15%

D. Window-to-exterior wall area ratio is greater than 15%

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Question 6

A project team plans to use certified lumber for all the floors on a project. Which of the following measures does the builder need to take to achieve points that contribute to Materials and Resources Credit, Environmentally Preferable Products?

A. Collect all vendor chain of custody (COC) certificates to document the use of FSC certified materials

B. Include Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified lumber in all plans and specifications

C. Notify all suppliers of project requirement for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified lumber

D. Purchase all lumber from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified mills

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Question 7

In order to verify that environmentally preferable products are low-emitting, the project team must submit which of the following information?

A. Distance from manufacturing facility to project site

B. Product literature or certification labels

C. Cost of qualifying product as a percentage of total project cost

D. Date of purchase

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Question 8

Of the following recommended strategies, which will receive credit under Sustainable Sites: Nontoxic Pest Control?

A. Seal all external cracks, joints, penetrations, edges, and entry points with caulking

B. Design and install plastic barrier systems around pipes and electrical conduit extending through slab foundations

C. Install plantings and landscaping elements that repel pests and encourage biodiversity

D. Use a sealed-to-the-wall vapor barrier for homes with crawl spaces on the floor or beneath a concrete slab

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Question 9

What is the prerequisite for landscaping in Sustainable Sites?

A. Select plants qualifying as drought tolerant

B. Replace known invasive plants

C. Introduce no invasive plant species

D. Use plants native to the region

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Question 10

A project team targets concrete as a material to receive Environmentally Preferable Products credit for fly ash content. Due to weather conditions, the structural engineer suggests reducing the fly ash content in a small portion of the suspended slab areas to speed the curing process and achieve the required strength. The adjusted calculation shows that reduced fly ash in these areas will result in failure to achieve the targeted point. Which of the following is the most effective strategy that the LEED AP could pursue?

A. Apply for a Regional Priority exemption since the local climate interfered with the project team's best effort to achieve the point

B. Submit a CIR requesting the low fly ash suspended slab be removed from the calculations

C. Demand the project team slow the construction schedule so additional curing time will allow the required amount of fly ash to be used

D. Ignore the engineer's recommendation and proceed with the original design

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