Free LEED AP BD+C Practice Exam V5 (No Signup)

1. Question

What is the showerhead maximum under WEp2 Prescriptive?

1.8 gpm at 80 psi per shower stall

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2.5 gpm at 80 psi per shower stall

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2.0 gpm at 60 psi per shower stall

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2.0 gpm at 80 psi [550 kPa] per shower stall

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2. Question

Which requirement is part of EAp5 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Option 2 Refrigerants?

Install VRF regardless of climate

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Complete a refrigerant inventory

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Use natural ventilation in all corridors

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Eliminate economizers

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3. Question

A site has athletic fields within disturbed areas. How are they treated for SSc1 Biodiverse Habitat Option 1 calculations?

Athletic fields count fully toward restoration area

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Athletic fields are exempt from restoration area requirements

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Athletic fields count as greenfield

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Athletic fields disqualify the project from Path 2

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4. Question

Under EAp3 Fundamental Commissioning, which commissioning provider engagement timing is required?

Engage the CxP after substantial completion

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Assign the design engineer of record as CxP by default

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Engage the CxP early so they can assist in the OPR

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Engage CxP only during TAB

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5. Question

To protect soils for habitat restoration, the contractor should do all the following EXCEPT:

Limit equipment in restoration areas

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Stockpile topsoil separately

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Scarify compacted subsoil

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Use geotextile over mature tree root zones for staging

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6. Question

Fundamental Air Quality for healthcare facilities references which ventilation standard?

ASHRAE 90.1-2022

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ASHRAE 55-2023

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ASHRAE 170-2021

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NFPA 101

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7. Question

A parcel includes mapped habitat for a listed species. What’s the most appropriate siting decision?

Build over with slabs

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Clear and replant later

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Shift footprint outside habitat

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Night work only

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8. Question

An office has 780 regular occupants and expects 1,200 peak visitors. Determine the total bicycle parking program.

35 long-term; 28 short-term

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39 long-term; 24 short-term

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39 long-term; 30 short-term

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45 long-term; 24 short-term

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9. Question

To protect soils for habitat restoration, the contractor should do all the following EXCEPT:

Limit equipment in restoration areas

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Stockpile topsoil separately

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Scarify compacted subsoil

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Use geotextile over mature tree root zones for staging

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10. Question

Open offices add continuous monitoring for CO₂, PM2.5, and TVOCs with alarms to the BAS. What closes the loop?

Informational posters

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Operator response protocol

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Annual IAQ report only

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Quarterly emails

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11. Question

A design includes multiple chillers using R-410A, which has a global warming potential of 800. What does the fundamental refrigerant management prerequisite require?

Replacement with a natural refrigerant

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A total refrigerant charge below 100 kilograms

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An evaluation of available alternatives during the design process

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A weighted average of life cycle global warming and ozone depletion potentials

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12. Question

A project pursuing LTc3 Access to Transit is 0.26 miles [0.42 km] from a bus stop and 0.48 miles [0.77 km] from a rail station. Which service is within the allowable walking distance?

Neither

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Bus only

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Both

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Rail only

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13. Question

A civil engineer is sizing detention for a mixed-use site. Under SSc3 Rainwater Management, a storm drops 1.5 inches of rain on 120,000 sq ft of impervious roof and paving with a runoff coefficient of 0.90. What runoff volume must be retained on site to meet the credit’s retain-runoff approach?

75,740 gallons

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90,000 gallons

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100,990 gallons

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121,500 gallons

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14. Question

A commercial garage will pursue the higher EV charging threshold (EVSE installed) for 2 points. With 260 parking spaces, how many EVSE spaces are required?

13

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20

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26

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30

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15. Question

An HVAC system is commissioned and shows energy use 12% better than baseline modeling. What ongoing strategy helps ensure sustained performance?

Replace air filters annually

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Calibrate thermostats only once

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Implement a monitoring-based commissioning plan

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Use occupant surveys yearly

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16. Question

A team selects HVAC equipment to earn the low-GWP refrigerant path. Which target secures the higher point value?

Weighted-average GWP ≤ 80% of benchmark

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Eliminate leak detection

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Any refrigerant with GWP < 700

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Weighted-average GWP ≤ 50% of benchmark

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17. Question

A school chooses displacement ventilation for classrooms to improve both comfort and energy use. Which companion move most strengthens the strategy’s effectiveness?

Raise supply temperature and deliver low at the occupied zone

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Lower supply temperature and deliver high at the ceiling

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Add ceiling fans at high speed

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Increase return at floor level

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18. Question

A district energy plan adds thermal storage for night charging and day discharge. Which grid objective is most directly addressed?

Shorter equipment life

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Higher peak demand

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Increased base load

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Load shifting

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19. Question

A district contract supplies certified renewable electricity for most loads. What condition allows combining it with rooftop PV for a single total?

Same grid region

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Same city limits

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Same panel tilt

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Same installer

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20. Question

The team wants to earn credit for resilient interior spaces during smoke events. Which approach is most aligned?

Rely on operable windows for fresh air during smoke days

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Increase outdoor air to maximum during smoke advisories

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Provide a mode of operation for episodic outdoor air hazards

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Turn off ventilation and ask occupants to wear masks

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21. Question

A submittal lists envelope testing as ASTM E783 for air leakage, ASTM E1105 for water penetration, and infrared imaging per ASTM C1153. Which statement is correct?

The listed tests align with the building enclosure path for Enhanced Commissioning.

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Substitute ASTM E96 for water penetration to comply.

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Infrared imaging is not recognized for the enclosure path.

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Only ASTM E779 is acceptable for air leakage.

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22. Question

Makeup water analysis for a cooling tower shows Ca 300 ppm, total alkalinity 200 ppm, silica 100 ppm, chloride 150 ppm, conductivity 1,100 μS/cm. What is the maximum number of cycles allowed?

3.0.

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2.5.

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2.0.

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1.5.

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23. Question

A project has 160 regular occupants. How many on-site showers with changing facilities are needed?

0

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1

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2

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3

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24. Question

Enhanced Water Efficiency (WEc2), Option 6: Water Reuse
To earn 2 points, which path must the project pursue?

Reuse-ready system

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Alternative water sources

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Outdoor water efficiency

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Leak detection sensors

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25. Question

Equitable Development (LTc2), Option 1: Priority Sites.
Locating the project in a locally designated historic district earns:

0 points

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1 point

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2 points

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3 points

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26. Question

How many points are available for Enhanced Water Efficiency under Water Efficiency

5

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3

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10

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8

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27. Question

For Fundamental Air Quality, what is the minimum efficiency reporting value required for central HVAC filters when using MERV

MERV 11

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MERV 13

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MERV 8

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MERV 16

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28. Question

For Quantify and Assess Embodied Carbon, what scope must be reported for each material, and what follow-up action is required?

A4 to C4 only, then report cost savings.

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B1 to B7, then describe maintenance.

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A1 to A3 cradle to gate

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A1 only, then choose a single product EPD per division.

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29. Question

A plaza retrofit must earn Heat Island Reduction with limited budget. Which single measure most directly satisfies the nonroof path for a large paved area?

Use paving with an initial solar reflectance of at least 0.33.

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Paint site lighting poles a lighter color.

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Add decorative gravel to planter strips.

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Increase roof insulation values.

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30. Question

A university is prioritizing materials with transparent and optimized attributes. Which procurement approach best maximizes compliant value under the multi-attribute method?

Select only products with EPDs and count each at a 3x multiplier.

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Count inherently non-emitting salvaged products only and ignore other disclosures.

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Mix products that meet Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 attributes to leverage the 1x, 2x, and 3x multipliers.

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Use any marketed “green” label without third-party documentation and assign 2x.

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31. Question

A restaurant fit-out installs new pre-rinse spray valves in the dish pit. What is the maximum flow rate under the minimum water efficiency prerequisite?

0.5 gpm

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1.3 gpm

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1.8 gpm

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2.2 gpm

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32. Question

A construction team diverts 80% of site waste and reuses excavated soil on-site. What additional documentation is required for compliance?

Photos of waste bins

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Volume reports from recyclers

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Site plan of waste locations

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Signed declaration by contractor

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33. Question

Which task belongs to enhanced commissioning rather than the fundamental prerequisite?

Reviewing the basis of design

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Confirming that occupant training occurred and matched the training plan

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Attending the 50% and 100% milestone meetings

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Sampling 10% of contractor documentation

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34. Question

An office tower design aims to reduce embodied carbon in the structure. Which action most effectively supports this goal?

Substituting concrete with high fly ash content

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Adding thicker insulation

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Using larger steel sections

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Extending construction duration

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35. Question

For ingredient strategies, which choice advances optimization beyond simple disclosure?

Catalog cut sheet

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VOC emissions report

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HPD with verified optimization pathway

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Recycled content note

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36. Question

A project documents 9 qualifying uses within 0.5 miles and a Walk Score in the 70–79 band. How many points?

0.

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1.

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2.

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3.

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37. Question

How many points are available for Enhanced Commissioning under Energy and Atmosphere?

2

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3

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5

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4

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38. Question

During construction, which meetings must the fundamental commissioning provider attend?

Milestone meetings at 50% and 100% completion

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Weekly toolbox talks

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Only the final walkthrough

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All owner-architect-contractor meetings

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39. Question

For Enhanced Refrigerant Management, which options are available (choose 2)

Use of low global warming potential refrigerants at or below benchmark thresholds

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Locate all refrigerant piping in unvented plenums

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No refrigerants used in the project

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Increase equipment charge sizes to reduce cycles

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40. Question

A conference center has 460 regular building occupants and expects 800 peak visitors. Determine the bicycle parking program.

23 long-term; 20 short-term

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20 long-term; 23 short-term

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23 long-term; 16 short-term

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25 long-term; 20 short-term

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41. Question

A project near a river preserves 60% of existing trees and adds bioswales along the parking edges. Which two environmental outcomes are primarily improved?

Habitat quality and stormwater management

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Flood protection and daylight

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Soil stabilization and ventilation

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Energy modeling and acoustics

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42. Question

Main entry is 0.25 miles from qualifying routes providing 200 weekday trips and 120 weekend trips. Does this meet the minimum transit service requirement?

Yes.

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No.

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Only on weekdays.

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Only on weekends.

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43. Question

Devices installed for the energy metering and reporting prerequisite must be capable of recording data at what interval?

Every 15 minutes

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Hourly

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Daily

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Monthly

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44. Question

A project team wants to align commissioning with post-occupancy performance. What should the team plan for?

A one-time checklist with no follow-up.

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Training building staff on operation

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Allowing temporary settings to remain indefinitely.

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Skipping as-built documentation.

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45. Question

A project integrates passive downdraft cooling shafts in a dry climate. What must the team verify to ensure effectiveness?

Roof slope

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Fan capacity

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Adequate evaporative potential

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Duct insulation

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46. Question

Nighttime site lighting is redesigned during bird migration seasons. Which change best reduces collision risk?

Brighter facade uplighting

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Taller poles

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Timed curfew for exterior accent lighting

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Warmer CCT streetlights

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47. Question

A project owns 320 off street parking spaces on site, leases 120 spaces in a nearby garage, and subsidizes 60 spaces for a contractor lot. To meet Heat Island Reduction, Parking Under Cover, how many total stalls must be counted in the denominator when determining 100 percent under cover compliance?

320.

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380.

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440.

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500.

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48. Question

An energy model shows that reducing window to wall ratio, improving glazing U-factor, and adding exterior shading decreases annual HVAC energy by 9 percent. Which Energy and Atmosphere credit does this annual savings directly target?

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

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Grid Interactive

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Reduce Peak Thermal Loads

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Electrification

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49. Question

A mixed-use project has an office with 600 regular occupants and 400 peak visitors, plus retail with 100 regular occupants and 800 peak visitors. Calculate the required long-term and short-term bicycle spaces.

LT 30; ST 35

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LT 35; ST 30

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LT 28; ST 32

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LT 35; ST 20

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50. Question

To prevent interzone pollutant transfer near copy and janitor rooms, the design should (choose 2):

Provide transfer grilles to corridors

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Exhaust directly outdoors

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Maintain negative pressure

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Increase corridor supply

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51. Question

In a low brightness zone, a site lighting design limits uplight and shields luminaires at property lines, what is the primary performance objective?

Increase horizontal illuminance on building facades

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Minimize light trespass beyond property boundaries

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Maximize decorative lighting

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Eliminate all exterior lighting

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52. Question

Construction waste totals 600 tons. The project salvages 120 tons, recycles 180 tons in separate streams, and sends 150 tons of commingled material to a facility without third-party verification. What is the diversion percentage?

58%

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63%

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74%

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79%

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53. Question

A site boundary is 46 feet (14 meters) from a mapped wetland edge, will the design meet Sensitive Land Protection if no work occurs inside the buffer?

Does not comply, site must be at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.

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Complies only if the buffer is at least 20 feet (6 meters) away.

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Complies, work remains outside the wetland buffer.

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Does not comply, site must be at least 100 feet (30 meters) away.

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54. Question

Which action does NOT contribute to interior lighting quality?

Local dimming for task zones

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Continuous daylight-responsive control

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High flicker index at full output

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Glare control at workstations

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55. Question

A coastal project is designing for flood risk. Which strategy most directly supports resilient site design?

Place air handlers in the basement and seal duct joints

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Use sump pumps sized for average rainfall

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Elevate critical electrical systems above the design flood elevation

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Add backup generators at grade near loading

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56. Question

A nonresidential project has 560 regular building occupants. To comply with Path 2 (Showers & Changing), how many on-site or qualifying off-site showers must be provided at minimum?

4

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6

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7

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8

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57. Question

A site plan shows a protected bike lane running from a building entrance directly to multiple nearby destinations and transit, with no gaps at intersections. Which feature most strengthens the bicycle network credit outcome?

Decorating the lane with color

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Widening sidewalks only

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Protected connection from the entrance to destinations

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Wayfinding signs inside the lobby

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58. Question

A commercial project has 180 total parking spaces. The team pursues Option 1 (EVSE) at the 2-point level and Option 2 (EV-ready). What is the minimum number of distinct spaces that must be designed across both options?

18

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38

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20

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36

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59. Question

Which three systems/elements must be included in commissioning? (Choose 3)

Building envelope

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HVAC

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Decorative lighting only

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Service water heating

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60. Question

A project registers on February 1, 2029. Which standard must it use to comply with Minimum Energy Efficiency?

ASHRAE 90.1-2016.

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ASHRAE 90.1-2019.

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ASHRAE 90.1-2022.

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Either 2019 or 2022.

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61. Question

An interiors package includes natural stone flooring and salvaged wood paneling in use for over a year. How are these treated under the low-emitting materials credit?

Both require CDPH laboratory testing

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Only the stone complies

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Both comply without emissions testing

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Neither may be counted

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62. Question

A project achieves 50% whole-project water-use reduction and implements alternative water sources. How many points?

5

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6

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7

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8

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63. Question

A building is setting up Energy Metering and Reporting. Which commitment is required for data sharing?

Share energy data monthly for one year.

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Share energy data once at certification.

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Share energy data at least annually for five years.

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Share energy data only on request.

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64. Question

Which three are required for Leak Detection Sensors? (Choose 3)

Sensors at tenant dishwashers only

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Leak detection at the irrigation point of entry

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Sensors covering at least 50% of project flush fixtures

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Sensors on each makeup water system

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65. Question

A building-mounted luminaire is installed 1.5 mounting heights from the lighting boundary in MLO Lighting Zone LZ3, oriented per requirements. Which maximum ratings are allowed?

B3 backlight and G2 glare

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B4 backlight and G1 glare

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B5 backlight and G3 glare

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B2 backlight and G0 glare

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66. Question

An all-electric office targets Electrification, Option 1. What minimum combined weighted average equipment efficiency must space heating and service water heating achieve?

1.2 COP.

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1.8 COP.

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2.0 COP.

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1.5 COP.

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67. Question

A contract transfers the environmental attributes of purchased renewable electricity to a third party. Is the purchase eligible under the renewable energy credit?

Yes, since the electricity is delivered to the project

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Yes, if the third party is in the same grid region

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No, only on-site generation is ever eligible

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No, all environmental attributes must be retired

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68. Question

A distribution center is pursuing EQc5 Air Quality Testing and Monitoring Option 1 Preoccupancy Air Testing. The occupied floor area is 120,000 square feet. How many measurement locations are required?

5

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6

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7

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8

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69. Question

Within the analysis radius, occupied floor area totals 3,000,000 ft² over 600,000 ft² of buildable land. What density value applies?

3.5 FAR

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4.0 FAR

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5.0 FAR

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6.0 FAR

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70. Question

residential tower allows smoking in dwelling units and is documenting enclosure performance for EQp3 No Smoking or Vehicle Idling. The conditioned floor area is 80,000 square feet [7,432 square meters] and the pressure test for new construction is at 50 Pascals. What is the maximum allowable air leakage?

0.13 cfm per square foot [0.65 L/s per square meter]

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0.18 cfm per square foot [0.90 L/s per square meter]

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0.20 cfm per square foot [1.00 L/s per square meter]

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1 air change per hour

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71. Question

Option 2: MBCx, Energy Information System (EIS) (Choose 3) Which features are required for the EIS?

Remotely accessible platform with software functionality

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Annual energy benchmarking of energy use intensities

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Hourly loadshape comparisons

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Daily CO₂ emissions intensity reporting by space type

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72. Question

A design team drafts a plan for Planning for Zero Waste Operations that includes commingled recycling for paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals. Which required element must be added to comply with the prerequisite?

A waiver for battery and e-waste handling.

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A requirement to track diversion quarterly only.

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Space for organic waste collection even if service is unavailable.

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A clause allowing hazardous waste in the recycling stream.

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73. Question

A pendant luminaire is measured at UGR = 18 and TM-30 values Rf = 79, Rg = 96, Rcs,h1 = +6%. Does it meet both glare and color criteria?

Glare only

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Color only

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Both

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Neither

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74. Question

For Occupant Experience, Path 2 Quality Views, which condition earns 2 points?

Provide views for 50 percent of regularly occupied spaces.

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Provide views for 75 percent of regularly occupied spaces.

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Provide views for 90 percent of regularly occupied spaces.

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Provide views only to enclosed offices.

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75. Question

Your water efficiency model shows a 65 percent indoor water reduction, well above the 60 percent threshold in that credit. When mapped under PRc1 Project Priorities, which label best describes this achievement?

Exemplary performance

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Integrated process

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Pilot credit

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Project-type credit

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76. Question

Which three count toward the list of 10 features in the credit Accessibility & Inclusion (EQc3) ? (Choose 3)

Open-riser stairs without handrails

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Nonslip flooring

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Visual contrast between floors, walls, doors, and casework

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Audible and visual emergency alerts

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77. Question

Site lighting at the boundary uses luminaires with low uplight and controlled backlight per the BUG system. What result is most likely at the property line?

Higher sky glow

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Higher vertical illuminance

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Increased glare

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Lower light trespass

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78. Question

A project on a previously disturbed site pursues Biodiverse Habitat, Option 1 Preserve and Restore Habitat, Path 2. If the team restores 20 percent of the previously disturbed area, how many points are earned?

0.

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79. Question

A lab pursuing EA EAp4 Energy Metering and Reporting wants to trend chilled water plant electricity and exterior lighting separately. What should be installed?

One building-level meter only

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Tenant submeters only

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End-use submeters for those systems

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A weather station

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80. Question

Which inspection plan aligns with the site disturbance prerequisite?

Inspect controls once per month

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Inspect every 14 days and after qualifying storms

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Inspect at the end of grading

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Inspect every 21 days

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81. Question

A fit-out under EQc5 Air Quality Testing and Monitoring Option 1 Preoccupancy has 52,000 square feet [4,831 m2] of occupied area. How many test locations are required?

4

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5

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6

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7

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82. Question

When calculating required outdoor air, which variable has the greatest influence?

Occupant density

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Room volume

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Temperature

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Pressure differential

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83. Question

A project plans public-facing ground-floor amenities. Which strategy best supports equitable development goals?

Private tenant lounge behind access control

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Lobby art exhibit with appointment-only access

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Rooftop deck reserved for premium tenants

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Street-facing space open to the public with free access to restrooms

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84. Question

A product’s environmental declaration lists impacts only through manufacturing. What boundary scope does this represent?

Cradle-to-grave

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Cradle-to-site

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Gate-to-grave

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Cradle-to-gate

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85. Question

A contractor dewaters an excavation to the storm system for two weeks. How often must the erosion and sedimentation controls at the discharge be inspected?

Weekly

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Every 14 days

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Only after storm events

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Daily during discharge

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86. Question

A storm drops 1.2 inches of rain on 90,000 square feet of impervious surface with a runoff coefficient of 0.85. What runoff volume must be retained on site under the retain-runoff approach?

45,900 gallons

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57,200 gallons

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68,000 gallons

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76,500 gallons

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87. Question

A project team asks what analysis they must produce for the 25-year Carbon Assessment. What is required from the team to comply?

Submit a full 25-year carbon projection report with narrative.

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Submit only a one-year utility bill summary.

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Submit data for USGBC to perform the projection.

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Submit only refrigerant equipment schedules.

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88. Question

To meet pre-occupancy testing, which statement is accurate about sampling?

One sample anywhere in the building is sufficient

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A fixed number of samples is required for every project

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The number of sampling locations scales with occupied floor area

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Only the largest room needs sampling

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89. Question

For EQp1 Construction Management scheduling, what action reduces IAQ risk where adjacent clinics remain open?

Paint during peak clinic hours to use available staff

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Run construction and clinic operations simultaneously without zoning

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Invite occupants to observe construction from corridors for transparency

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Sequence high-VOC coatings and sanding after hours

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90. Question

When calculating nonresidential density in the compact and connected development credit, which mapping rule applies?

Exclude parcels of different zoning

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Include any parcel touching the circle in straight-line distance

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Include parcels whose center points fall within the 0.25-mile [400 m] network area

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Include parcels up to 1.0 mile [1,600 m] if on a bus route

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91. Question

Why is a system-by-system refrigerant inventory required?

To compare total actual GWP against the benchmark

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To size ductwork

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To set lighting schedules

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To configure tenant submetering

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92. Question

Which exclusion can be applied to the weighted COP calculation under EAc1 Electrification?

Supplemental heating equipment that operates at low temperatures may be excluded

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All resistance heating can be excluded

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Kitchen process loads are excluded by default

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Any equipment under 10 kW is excluded

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93. Question

A garage installs both EV-ready and EVSE spaces. What is correct for counting?

Level 1 cords in outlets count as EVSE

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Unreserved panel capacity without wiring counts as EV-ready

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EVSE spaces are reported separately and not double-counted as EV-ready

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EVSE spaces can be counted again as EV-ready for a higher total

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94. Question

The team is shortlisting hazards. Which pair best fits required “natural hazards” for study over the service life?

Supply-chain disruption and cyberattack

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Energy price volatility and labor strike

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Extreme heat and riverine flooding

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Parking demand surge and tourism decline

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95. Question

A 4.5-acre site has 1.2 acres of greenfield. Under SSc1 Biodiverse Habitat Option 1 Path 1, what minimum area must be protected from disturbance?

0.72 acres

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0.60 acres

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0.30 acres

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0.48 acres

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96. Question

A project with conventional setbacks retains the 80th percentile rainfall volume and reuses part of it for irrigation. What does the rainwater management credit award in total?

1 point

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2 points

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3 points

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No points

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97. Question

Under EAc3 Option 2 Energy Simulation, which energy basis replaces cost?

TDV energy

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Present‑day site energy

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Future source energy with a site‑to‑source factor of 2.0

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Utility bills with ratchets

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98. Question

An owner wants analytics to keep performance on track. Which capability is essential for the fault detection and diagnostics platform?

Set lobby color lighting scenes

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Edit drawing revisions

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Track only monthly utility totals

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Detect faults on large HVAC systems

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99. Question

Per EAp3 Fundamental Commissioning, what sampling requirement applies to contractor documentation?

Review no documentation if field tests pass

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Review every single checklist and test

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Sample at least 10% of contractor documentation

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Rely on manufacturer start‑up forms

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100. Question

Alongside installing leak detection sensors, what must the project develop to earn the water leak detection option?

A manufacturer maintenance contract

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A monthly meter-reading log

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An action plan covering real-time data access and how detected leaks will be remedied

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A report to the local water authority

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