LEED AP BD+C Exam - 100 Practice
Questions
This document contains 100 multiple-choice practice questions for the LEED AP BD+C
exam. Answers are provided at the end of the document.
1. 1. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
2. 2. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
3. 3. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
4. 4. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
5. 5. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
6. 6. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
7. 7. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
8. 8. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
9. 9. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
10. 10. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
11. 11. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
12. 12. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
13. 13. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
14. 14. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
15. 15. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
16. 16. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
17. 17. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
18. 18. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
19. 19. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
20. 20. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
21. 21. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
22. 22. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
23. 23. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
24. 24. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
25. 25. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
26. 26. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
27. 27. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
28. 28. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
29. 29. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
30. 30. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
31. 31. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
32. 32. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
33. 33. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
34. 34. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
35. 35. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
36. 36. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
37. 37. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
38. 38. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
39. 39. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
40. 40. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
41. 41. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
42. 42. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
43. 43. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
44. 44. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
45. 45. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
46. 46. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
47. 47. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
48. 48. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
49. 49. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
50. 50. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
51. 51. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
52. 52. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
53. 53. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
54. 54. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
55. 55. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
56. 56. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
57. 57. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
58. 58. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
59. 59. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
60. 60. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
61. 61. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
62. 62. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
63. 63. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
64. 64. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
65. 65. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
66. 66. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
67. 67. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
68. 68. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
69. 69. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
70. 70. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
71. 71. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
72. 72. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
73. 73. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
74. 74. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
75. 75. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
76. 76. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
77. 77. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
78. 78. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
79. 79. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
80. 80. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
81. 81. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
82. 82. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
83. 83. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
84. 84. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
85. 85. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
86. 86. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
87. 87. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
88. 88. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
89. 89. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
90. 90. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
91. 91. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
92. 92. What type of site is preferred for a LEED project under Location and
Transportation?
A. Undeveloped farmland
B. Greenfield in the suburbs
C. Previously developed site with access to amenities
D. Site near industrial zones only
93. 93. What is the primary objective of the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
prerequisite?
A. Reduce the urban heat island effect
B. Minimize soil erosion and waterway sedimentation
C. Reduce energy use
D. Promote community access
94. 94. Which strategy can help reduce indoor potable water use?
A. Installing low-flow fixtures
B. Increasing irrigation frequency
C. Using distilled water for HVAC
D. Adding more fountains
95. 95. Which standard is used for energy performance evaluation in LEED BD+C?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. ASHRAE 62.1
C. SMACNA
D. Green-e
96. 96. What is the goal of Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental
Product Declarations?
A. Reduce noise pollution
B. Encourage use of materials with life-cycle information
C. Increase recycled content only
D. Reduce lighting demand
97. 97. What is required for compliance with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
A. SMACNA guidelines only
B. ASHRAE 62.1 standard
C. EPA regulations
D. Thermal comfort modeling
98. 98. Which of the following could qualify for an Innovation credit?
A. Using Energy Star equipment
B. Achieving exemplary performance beyond LEED thresholds
C. Installing solar panels
D. Using green cleaning products
99. 99. What determines a Regional Priority credit?
A. Local construction code
B. Location of the project by ZIP code
C. LEED project administrator's choice
D. Number of contractors available
100. 100. What is the primary intent of the Integrative Process credit?
A. Reduce energy demand through insulation
B. Support high-performance cost-effective project outcomes
C. Promote rapid construction methods
D. Eliminate third-party commissioning
Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. A
15. B
16. B
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. A
23. A
24. B
25. B
26. B
27. B
28. B
29. C
30. B
31. A
32. A
33. B
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. B
38. C
39. B
40. A
41. A
42. B
43. B
44. B
45. B
46. B
47. C
48. B
49. A
50. A
51. B
52. B
53. B
54. B
55. B
56. C
57. B
58. A
59. A
60. B
61. B
62. B
63. B
64. B
65. C
66. B
67. A
68. A
69. B
70. B
71. B
72. B
73. B
74. C
75. B
76. A
77. A
78. B
79. B
80. B
81. B
82. B
83. C
84. B
85. A
86. A
87. B
88. B
89. B
90. B
91. B
92. C
93. B
94. A
95. A
96. B
97. B
98. B
99. B
100. B
