WEEK 1 – LEED Process & Project Surroundings | BD+C

Which of the following actions should the project team take if the project boundary is not clear?

After careful research, a project team identified two innovative ideas for successful innovation credits that were implemented in past LEED projects and awarded innovative credits. Which of the following actions should the project team take for successful implementation of the innovative ideas?

A project team is exploring a full range of innovative opportunities in their project building by referring to the online innovation database for examples of successful innovation credits. Which of the following actions should the project team take if the project team seeks formal pre-approval of an innovation strategy?

Which of the following project strategies would earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation Option 3 Additional Strategies? (Choose 2)

Which of the following may earn a project IN Credit Innovation under Option 1 – Innovation? (Choose 2)

Which of the following is true for innovations that are not addressed by existing LEED credits? (Choose 3)

Which of the following project strategies would earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation Option 3 Additional Strategies? (Choose 2)

A LEED Core and Shell project team in New York City, New York is preparing a green housekeeping program to earn an innovation point. Which of the following should the project team do to earn the credit?

A project team in Houston, Texas is preparing for a design charrette and a goal setting workshop to identify and use opportunities to achieve synergies across disciplines and building systems as well as meet the requirements for IP Credit Integrative process. In addition, the project team performed various analyses to evaluate energy and water related systems for the project. Which of the following should the project team do to document for IP Credit Integrative Process?

The project team for a mixed use project located in Washington D.C. has more than 50% of its space for retail and a remaining 40% or less for office space. How should the project team decide which rating system to use?

Which of the following defines the LEED Boundary for a single building development? (Choose 2)

Which of the following special considerations would be part of the LEED Project Scope? (Choose 2)

A new construction project was registered in December of 2013. In May 2014, USGBC published addenda for a credit the project team is pursuing. What statements are true regarding this project? (Choose 2)

The LEED Project Boundary may not include land that is not owned by the project owner unless:

A hospitality project team member finds an area not addressed in the LEED Reference Guide regarding WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction. The team implements the credit and submits a suggested approach for the credit during the preliminary LEED Review Process. Which of the following is true regarding this project team’s approach?

Which of the following variables affect LEED Certification cost? (Choose 3)

A LEED Project integrated team is iteratively testing many strategies as part of pursuing LEED Credit Integrative Process. Which of the following strategies is an example of an overlapping benefit that a project team might find during the ongoing discovery phase of energy and water systems?

Which of the following variables affect LEED Registration Cost? (Choose 2)

You are registering an office project in Hiawatha, Iowa under the LEED BD+C rating system. Which of the following design decisions would you not recommend for LEED Certification?

A project is Oklahoma is analysing various credits for exemplary performance. Which of the following credits would qualify for the project to earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation Option 3 Additional Strategies? (Choose 2)

The project team for a core and shell building in India is considering a composting program. Which statement is true regarding the IN Credit Innovation for a composting program?

A project in Raleigh, North Carolina was originally registered under BD+C: New Construction. Later during the pre-design stage, the owner finds three tenants to occupy the building space upon completion and hence wants to change the rating system to Core and Shell. Which action should be taken by the project team?

The project team for an NC office building in Dubai is considering different innovative strategies for IN Credit Innovation. Which of the following criteria should be met for the IN Credit? (Choose 3)

How many points can a project earn under innovation?

A project in Seattle is analysing various credits for exemplary performance. Which project strategy would earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation Option 3 Additional Strategies?

Which design decision can earn a project IN Credit Option 1 Innovation in a new construction project?

Which design decision can earn a project IN Credit Option 1 Innovation in a new construction project?

Which of the following elements of the LEED v4 development cycle is utilized for streamlining the approach to unique needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types?

A LEED Project is pursuing the following credits: SS Credit Places of Respite, SS Credit Direct Exterior Access, MR Credit PBT Source Reduction – Mercury and MR Credit Design for Flexibility. Which of the following project adaptations under BD+C does this project fall?

Which of the following credits are only applicable for LEED BD+C Core and Shell Projects?

A Healthcare Project must meet the requirements of which of the following?

A potential School Project team is considering LEED Certification for their new school building. Which of the following credits must the project implement in order to earn LEED Platinum Level Certification? (Choose 3)

A project team is conducting a project life cycle (PLC) analysis for a new Core and Shell project in Washington D.C. Which building elements are covered under the LEED BD+C: Core and Shell Rating System? (Choose 3)

A project team is evaluating different project locations and sites for a potential LEED ND Project. Which of the following must be true in order for the site to qualify for LEED Certification under the LEED ND Rating System? (Choose 2)

A LEED Project is pursuing the following credits: SS Credit Places of Respite, SS Credit Site Master Plan, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients, and IEQ Prerequisite Minimum Acoustic Performance. Which of the following project BD+C adaptations does this project fall under?

The project team for a potential LEED Project in Phoenix, Arizona submits a summary of early design stage submittal materials for GBCI review to pursue LEED Pre-Certification. Which of the following statements must be true of the project?

Which of the following fees is only applicable for LEED Core and Shell Projects?

Which of the following is true about Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?

Which of the following is true about Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?

A project is pursuing a split review process for LEED Certification. The team has received GBCI review for design credits and has started construction. The main person managing LEED Documentation gets pulled into another project and is unable to complete the construction documentation submission. How long can the project team wait to submit the construction phase review?

Which of the following defines substantial project completion for LEED Certification?

Which of the following credits would be applicable to a Healthcare Project pursuing LEED Certification?

The LEED Reviewer response from a preliminary review indicates a project will be one point short of LEED Platinum. What should the project team do if they still want to pursue LEED Platinum?

A project team for a potential new construction project under the BD+C Rating System is analysing various sites eligible for LEED Certification. Which of the following must be true of the project site, location and size in order to be eligible for LEED Certification? (Choose 3)

What best defines the LEED Project Boundary?

A project pursuing split review process for LEED Certification receives notification from GBCI when the preliminary review is complete for design submittal. The review consists of clarifications and technical advice on a few design credits. Which of the following should the project team or LEED Administrator do?

How is the LEED Boundary determined for multi-building development especially when each building in the property will be a separate LEED Project?

Which of the following are perks for a company that receives LEED Platinum awards for its HQ project?

How many RP Credits are identified for every location?

How many points can a project earn for RP credits?

Which of the following resources should be used to identify RP Credits for a project?

What more should a project do to submit and document RP Credits for LEED Certification?

A Core and Shell Project in Santa Monica, California is pursuing Regional Priority Credits and is searching the USGBC Database to explore the six available credits to choose four credits. Which RP group should the project download?

What options within LEED Credits address different geographic and climactic regions while providing solutions to challenges faced by projects at a regional level?

Who is responsible for identifying Regional Priority Credits for LEED Projects? (Choose 2)

A project team member is very active in his community. He is working with the owner to devise a program that fosters the growth of green buildings by showcasing the project building as an example. Which of the following instructional initiatives would satisfy the requirements of an education program for innovation for IN Credit Innovation? (Choose 2)

How does USGBC encourage project teams to focus on their local environmental priorities in the project’s region?