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LEED AP Homes (Residential) Exam

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Questions 1

Of the following recommended strategies, which will receive credit under Sustainable Sites: Nontoxic Pest Control?

Options:

A.  

Seal all external cracks, joints, penetrations, edges, and entry points with caulking

B.  

Install plantings and landscaping elements that repel pests and encourage biodiversity

C.  

Use a sealed-to-the-wall vapor barrier for homes with crawl spaces on the floor or beneath a concrete slab

D.  

Design and install plastic barrier systems around pipes and electrical conduit extending through slab foundations

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Which of the following written materials must be provided to a new home occupant to comply with Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Education of the Homeowner, Tenant or Building Manager?

Options:

A.  

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2006

B.  

Operations and maintenance manual

C.  

1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines

D.  

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Homes guidelines

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Energy losses due to supply duct leakage are most likely to occur when:

Options:

A.  

Interior wall cavities are used to conduct return air.

B.  

Duct layout includes multiple 90-degree bends on a single branch.

C.  

Ducts are located within conditioned envelope but joints are unsealed.

D.  

Ducts are located in unconditioned attics, basements, or exterior walls.

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Looking at the attached table, a project team is aiming for three points in Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use. The site contains a total of 57,500 ft² (5,342 m²) of softscape. If the plan has 8,000 ft² (743 m²) of turf grass, what is the minimum area of native or adapted landscape required to achieve the desired three points for this credit?

Turf grass area

Native or adapted plant area

Points

< 60%

> 25%

1

< 40%

> 50%

2

< 20%

> 75%

3

< 5%

> 75%

4

Options:

A.  

38,967 ft² (3,620 m²) of native or adapted plant area

B.  

39,355 ft² (3,656 m²) of native or adapted plant area

C.  

43,126 ft² (4,007 m²) of native or adapted plant area

D.  

2,784 ft² (259 m²) of native or adapted plant area

Discussion 0
Questions 5

The owner is considering a fireplace in a new house and is pursuing LEED for Homes certification. Which type of fireplace, if any, should be installed in order to achieve the maximum credit for Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Combustion?

Options:

A.  

Install no fireplace

B.  

EPA-certified woodstove

C.  

Masonry wood-burning fireplace

D.  

Factory-built wood-burning fireplace with catalytic combustor

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Solar hot water heating systems are rewarded under which Energy and Atmosphere credit?

Options:

A.  

High-Efficiency Appliances

B.  

Efficient Domestic Hot Water Equipment

C.  

Renewable Energy

D.  

Balancing of Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems

Discussion 0
Questions 7

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

Options:

A.  

Fixture flow rates, number of bedrooms, and bathrooms

B.  

Size of plumbing piping to fixtures, fixture flow rates, and number of bathrooms

C.  

Size of shower compartments, fixture flow rate, and number of shower heads

D.  

Number of recirculating shower systems, fixture flow rates, and number of bedrooms

Discussion 0
Questions 8

To support acoustic comfort in a home, the maximum sone level for bathroom exhaust fans is:

Options:

A.  

0.5

B.  

1

C.  

2

D.  

3

Discussion 0
Questions 9

What combination of WaterSense showerheads will achieve Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use?

Options:

A.  

Master shower with one head at 2.2 gpm (8.3 lpm), two secondary showers with one head each at 1.6 gpm (6.1 lpm)

B.  

Master shower with one head at 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm), two secondary showers with one head each at 1.5 gpm (5.7 lpm)

C.  

Master shower with two heads each at 2.0 gpm (7.6 lpm), three secondary showers with one head each at 1.0 gpm (3.8 lpm)

D.  

Master shower with one head at 3.0 gpm (11.4 lpm), three secondary showers with one head each at 1.5 gpm (5.7 lpm)

Discussion 0
Questions 10

Which of the following is a requirement for Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Contaminant Control, Option 2: Shoe Removal and Storage?

Options:

A.  

Area must be separated from the living space

B.  

Area must accommodate a bench and one pair of shoes per bedroom

C.  

Area must be ventilated to the outdoors

D.  

Area must be carpeted

Discussion 0
Questions 11

What strategy should a team take in order to use tropical wood in their LEED registered project?

Options:

A.  

Use tropical wood that is FSC-certified

B.  

No strategy can be used because tropical wood cannot be used in a LEED project

C.  

Use any regional tropical wood that is not FSC-certified

D.  

Conduct a life-cycle assessment (LCA) to demonstrate that the materials used in the project comply with the intent of the prerequisite

Discussion 0
Questions 12

In addition to testing envelope leakage for energy impacts, a blower door test can be used in attached housing projects to evaluate:

Options:

A.  

Flow rate of local exhaust and supply fans or hoods

B.  

Quantity of moisture transfer through common wall systems

C.  

Effectiveness of non-toxic strategies designed to control pests

D.  

Potential for environmental tobacco smoke and odor contamination

Discussion 0
Questions 13

The primary purpose of the Thermal Enclosure Checklist is to:

Options:

A.  

Inspect continuity of ductwork and quality of duct insulation

B.  

Inspect continuity of air barriers and quality of insulation installation

C.  

Evaluate site appropriateness for ground-source heat pump installation

D.  

Perform preliminary air infiltration testing prior to HERS rater inspection

Discussion 0
Questions 14

An existing home in a gut rehab LEED for Homes project reclaims all of the original framing. An addition is built with 90% FSC-certified wood. Which credit, if any, under Materials and Resources, will be earned?

Options:

A.  

Construction Waste Management

B.  

No credit will be awarded

C.  

Material-Efficient Framing

D.  

Environmentally Preferable Products

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Which of the following products will be eligible for points toward Materials and Resources Credit, Environmentally Preferable Products, Option 1: Local Production?

Options:

A.  

Granite slabs extracted in China and manufactured and installed in New York City

B.  

Wood studs harvested and manufactured in Western Canada and installed in California within a 750 mi. (1,200 km) radius

C.  

Wood studs harvested and manufactured in Mexico within a 98 mi. (158 km) radius of the final installation in New Mexico

D.  

Wooden doors manufactured in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, assembled 1,463 mi. (2,354 km) away in Provo, Utah, and installed 1,246 mi. (2,005 km) away in Austin, Texas

Discussion 0
Questions 16

One strategy to help achieve Location and Transportation Credit: Community Resources in a multi-family building is to provide:

Options:

A.  

Shared parking with an adjacent single-family development

B.  

Retail on the street level of the development

C.  

Additional parking for adjacent retail developments

D.  

Shuttle service for the residents to their places of employment

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Which of the following could be done to receive credit under Sustainable Sites Credit, Nontoxic Pest Control?

Options:

A.  

Treat all material with a borate product

B.  

Install landscaping within 24 in. (0.6 m) of home

C.  

Use treated wood for all wood-to-concrete connections

D.  

Treat all wood framing with a borate product to a minimum of 3 ft. (0.9 m) below foundation

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Which member of the verification team conducts field inspections of LEED prerequisites and credits?

Options:

A.  

Energy Rater

B.  

LEED for Homes Provider

C.  

LEED for Homes QAD

D.  

LEED Green Rater

Discussion 0
Questions 19

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

Options:

A.  

A set of building plans

B.  

A list of local services including a map

C.  

Product manuals for installed equipment

D.  

Chemical analysis of domestic water supply

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Which of the following educational tools in a multi-family apartment building must be used to satisfy Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager?

Options:

A.  

Signs on easels in the leasing center describing the sustainable features in each apartment

B.  

A one-hour walk-through with the building manager explaining function, operation, and maintenance of equipment

C.  

A weekly meeting with tenants to raise any issues with building performance

D.  

Placards immediately adjacent to common area equipment promoting energy and water efficiency of the project

Discussion 0
Questions 21

A project team plans to use certified lumber for all the floors on a project. Which of the following measures does the builder need to take to achieve points that contribute to Materials and Resources Credit, Environmentally Preferable Products?

Options:

A.  

Purchase all lumber from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified mills

B.  

Include Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified lumber in all plans and specifications

C.  

Notify all suppliers of project requirement for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified lumber

D.  

Collect all vendor chain of custody (COC) certificates to document the use of FSC certified materials

Discussion 0
Questions 22

A project has a 2,500 ft² (232 m²) roof, 200 ft² (18.58 m²) uncovered patio, 100 ft² (9 m²) walkway, and 800 ft² (74 m²) driveway. The designer has selected ENERGY STAR qualified roofing material for 100% of the roof and open grid pavers (with 30% grass) for the patio and walkway. The driveway is gray concrete with an SR of 0.20. What is the percentage of non-absorptive hardscape material, rounded to the nearest whole number (if necessary)?

Options:

A.  

72%

B.  

75%

C.  

94%

D.  

98%

Discussion 0
Questions 23

How many Regional Priority Credits can a LEED for Homes v4 project pursue?

Options:

A.  

One

B.  

Two

C.  

Three

D.  

Four

Discussion 0
Questions 24

How could a LEED AP assist a home builder in evaluating a site for a new LEED for Homes single-family residence?

Options:

A.  

Calculate the acreage of public parking adjacent to the proposed site

B.  

Evaluate the site for any past development activity

C.  

Evaluate the potential for site pollution from adjoining properties

D.  

Determine if the location is in the city limits

Discussion 0
Questions 25

A Habitat for Humanity LEED for Homes project receives donations of building materials from a demolition service. Which of the following donated products will earn points for being reclaimed under the Environmentally Preferable Products credit?

Options:

A.  

Vintage clawfoot bathtub

B.  

Stainless steel kitchen sink

C.  

Laminate kitchen countertop

D.  

Ten matching wall sconce light fixtures

Discussion 0
Questions 26

For a two-bedroom unit in a multi-family building, a kitchen’s minimum airflow requirement for intermittent local exhaust is:

Options:

A.  

100 cfm (47 lps)

B.  

200 cfm (94 lps)

C.  

1 cfm per ft² (5.08 lps per m²)

D.  

2.5 cfm per ft² (12.7 lps per m²)

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Which of the following measures is a radon-resistant construction technique?

Options:

A.  

Vent pipe to exhaust gases from under the home

B.  

Pressurized basement or crawlspace to prevent gases from entering the home

C.  

Perforated foundation slab to allow air circulation

D.  

Continuously operating bath fans to remove gases from inside the home

Discussion 0
Questions 28

A developer is planning to build 40 single-family homes on a two-acre (0.8 hectare) site. Under the Location and Transportation Credit, Compact Development, what is the maximum number of points that the developer can achieve?

Options:

A.  

Zero points

B.  

One point

C.  

Two points

D.  

Three points

Discussion 0
Questions 29

A shower stall was installed adjacent to an exterior wall prior to insulation installation. What is the impact to LEED for Homes certification?

Options:

A.  

The prescriptive path for Energy and Atmosphere cannot be used

B.  

The home energy model must include this feature so the HERS index score reflects it

C.  

The overall R-value of the home’s insulation must be increased to compensate for the deficit

D.  

The home cannot be LEED certified until the walls are insulated in compliance with the Thermal Enclosure Checklist

Discussion 0
Questions 30

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

Options:

A.  

Four credits

B.  

Six credits

C.  

Seven credits

D.  

Eight credits

Discussion 0