QUESTION: 105

Which federal agency designates Federal Renewal Community sites, which can be considered High Priority Sites for project development?

U.S. Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Federal Renewal Community sites are designated by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as areas that are eligible for tax incentives to encourage businesses to locate and hire residents within the community. These sites are considered High Priority Sites for project development, as they support the revitalization of economically distressed areas. The other federal agencies listed do not designate Federal Renewal
Community sites.

Reference:

LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Location and Transportation Credit, High Priority Site, Requirements1; U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Renewal Communities2

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 106

Which would contribute to compliance with Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space?

A mall with an indoor atrium, featuring a reflective roof
A parking lot that serves as the location for a monthly flea market
An intensive vegetated roof, provided the building has at least a 1.0 Floor to Area Ratio (FAR)
A forested area containing nature trails, that also achieves Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, the Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space requires the project to provide outdoor space greater than or equal to 30% of the total site area (including building footprint). At least 25% of that outdoor space must be vegetated, have overhead vegetated canopy, or be a water body. Option A does not qualify as outdoor space, Option B is not vegetated or a water body, and Option C only applies to projects with a FAR of less than 1.0. Option D meets the requirements for both outdoor space and vegetation, and also contributes to the protection or restoration of habitat.

Reference:

LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space, Requirements1

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 107

A commercial new construction project consists of mixed space usage.
When deciding which LEED rating system to use, the LEED AP should follow which of the following rules?

If a rating system is appropriate for less than 50% of the gross area of the LEED project space then the rating system must not be used
If a rating system is appropriate for more than 50% of the gross floor area of LEED project space, then that rating system must be used
If a rating system is appropriate for 30% to 60% of the gross floor area, the project team must independently assess their situation and decide which rating system is most applicable
If a rating system is appropriate for 40% to 60% of the gross floor area, the project team must independently assess their situation and decide which rating system is most applicable

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, the 40/60 rule provides guidance for making a decision when several rating systems appear to be appropriate for a project. To use this rule, first assign a rating system to each square foot or square meter of the building, and then choose the most appropriate rating system based on the resulting percentages. The entire gross floor area of a LEED project must be certified under a single rating system and is subject to all prerequisites and attempted credits in that rating system, regardless of mixed construction or space usage type. If a rating system is appropriate for less than 40% of the gross floor area of a LEED project building or space, then that rating system should not be used. If a rating system is appropriate for more than 60% of the gross floor area of a LEED project building or space, then that rating system should be used. If an appropriate rating system falls between 40% and 60% of the gross floor area, project teams must independently assess their situation and decide which rating system is most applicable.

Reference:

LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, LEED Rating System Selection Guidance1

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 108

What is the maximum number of points a project pursuing LEED for New Construction can achieve under Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit?

Two points
Three points
Four points
Five points

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, the Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit has two options: Option 1. Transit-Served Location and Option 2. Transit Service Quality. Option 1 can earn 1 to 4 points depending on the percentage of functional entries within walking distance of transit stops or stations. Option 2 can earn 1 point if the project meets the minimum weekday and weekend headways for bus, streetcar, or informal transit stops, or rail stations or ferry terminals. The maximum number of points a project can achieve under this credit is 4 points by meeting both options.

Reference:

LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit, Requirements1

Reveal Solution Next Question

Free LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Braindumps (page: 27)

QUESTION: 105

Explanation:

Reference:

QUESTION: 106

Explanation:

Reference:

QUESTION: 107

Explanation:

Reference:

QUESTION: 108

Explanation:

Reference: