LEED-AP-Homes by USGBC Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

How many total Regional Priority credits are available for a project team to choose from in any region?

A. Seven credits B. Eight credits C. Four credits D. Six credits

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2

What is a benefit of rainwater harvesting in areas with substantial rainfall spikes?

A. Little-to-no benefit since precipitation is seasonal B. Mitigates on-site erosion C. Eliminates the need for low-flow plumbing fixtures D. Helps to maintain required firewater levels

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

As a prerequisite for Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager, the operations and maintenance manual must include which of the following?

A. A list of local services including a map B. Chemical analysis of domestic water supply C. Product manuals for installed equipment D. A set of building plans

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A home in climate zone 2's window-to-floor area ratio increases from 10% to 30%. What is necessary to qualify for the Energy and Atmosphere Credit Windows?

A. More stringent U-factor requirement B. More stringent solar heat gain coefficient C. Less stringent solar heat gain coefficient D. Less stringent U-factor requirement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

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. Multiple shower heads are not allowed B. The flow rates are added to total 3.0 gpm (11.2 lpm) C. The flow rate is calculated as two separate compartments of 1.5 gpm (5.6 lpm) D. Shower compartment size does not affect shower head flow rates for LEED compliance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

What is the intent of Innovation Prerequisite: Preliminary Rating?

A. To define the mandatory certification level at the beginning and declare it to all parties B. To define the credits that can be achieved most cost-effectively C. To encourage exceptional performance for current credits and promote innovative performance in pioneering areas D. To maximize opportunities for integrative, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

Introduction of outdoor air works to improve indoor air quality by:

A. Source control B. Source removal C. Dilution D. Pressurization

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

Which of the following information about showers is necessary to calculate Indoor Water Baseline Consumption?

A. Size of shower compartments, fixture flow rate, and number of shower heads B. Fixture flow rates, number of bedrooms, and bathrooms C. Number of recirculating shower systems, fixture flow rates, and number of bedrooms D. Size of plumbing piping to fixtures, fixture flow rates, and number of bathrooms

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

Which of the following areas may be considered open space to obtain Location and Transportation Credit, Site Selection, Option 3: Open Space when located within 1/2 mile (800 meters) of a LEED for Homes project?

A. A half-acre (0.2 hectare) city park to the north and half-acre (0.2 hectare) public dog park to the south B. A very large pond and deck adjacent to an eighteen-hole golf course C. A mile-long (1,600 meter-long) beach accessible through an adjacent private property D. A half-acre (0.2 hectare) playground covered primarily with softscape

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

What is the minimum number of required hours the project team must meet in order to earn the Integrative Process Credit, Option 2: Design Charrette?

A. Four hours B. Eight hours C. Six hours D. Twelve hours

Correct Answer: A

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USGBC LEED AP Homes (Residential) - LEED-AP-Homes Exam Practice Test