Who must be a member of the integrated project team for the Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative ProjectPlanning and Design?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, the owner or an owner's representative must be a member of the integrated project team for the Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design.The owner or an owner's representative is responsible for establishing the project's vision, goals, budget,and schedule, as well as defining the owner's project requirements (OPR) and participating in the design charrettes and reviews1.The owner or an owner's representative also plays a key role in ensuring the continuity and alignment of the project's performance and environmental objectives throughout all phases of the project1. The other choices are not mandatory members of the integrated project team, although they may be involved in the integrative process depending on the project's scope and needs.The general contractor is typically hired after the design phase and may not be involved in the predesign and schematic design analyses required by the prerequisite1.A LEED AP is a professional who has demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the LEED rating system, but is not required to be part of the integrated project team, although it is recommended and rewarded by the LEED credit, Integrative Process1.The project's mechanical engineer is one of the possible design consultants who may contribute to the integrative process, especially for the energy-related systems analysis, but is not required to be part of the integrated project team1. References: LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design, Requirements1
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 82
A LEED AP submitted a Preliminary Design and Construction review and has received a review comment and technical advice on Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning. Which of the following actions should the LEED AP do if the project continues to pursue LEED certification?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation Revise the documentation and resubmit the form If a project receives a review comment and technical advice on a prerequisite, it means that the documentation submitted was incomplete, inaccurate, or unclear, and that the project team needs to address the issues raised by the reviewer and provide additional information or clarification. The project team should revise the documentation and resubmit the form as part of the final review to demonstrate compliance with the prerequisite requirements. Abandoning meeting this prerequisite is not an option, as prerequisites are mandatory for LEED certification. Submitting an appeal to Green Business Certification Inc. is only applicable if the project team disagrees with the reviewer's decision or interpretation, and has additional evidence or arguments to support their claim. Asking the General Contractor to be more aggressive with recycling goals is not relevant to this prerequisite, as it does not address the documentation issue. References: As per the LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) V4 resources, the Materials and Resources Prerequisite for Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning requires the project team to develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan that identifies at least five materials targeted for diversion from disposal in landfills and incinerators. The project team must also estimate a diversion rate for each material and describe how they will achieve it. The project team must submit this plan as part of the preliminary design review, along with a letter from the owner or project manager confirming that they will implement it during construction. If the reviewer finds any issues with the plan or the letter, they will provide a review comment and technical advice on how to improve it. The project team must then revise the documentation and resubmit it as part of the final design review, along with a narrative describing how they addressed the reviewer's feedback. For more detailed information, you can refer to the web-based reference guide in the credit library at USGBC's official website.
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 83
Which of the following Water Efficiency credits differ between LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction and LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare has additional appliance and process water requirements in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction and LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare have the same Water Efficiency credits, except for the Cooling Tower Water Use credit, which is only applicable to the former. However, the Indoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite differs between the two rating systems, as the Healthcare version requires additional calculations for appliance and process water use, such as medical equipment, laundry, and kitchen equipment. References: * Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 - Pages 256-3171 * LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S.Green Building Council2
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 84
What LEED Building Design and Construction rating system mandates a preliminary LEED meeting with the principal members of the project team to create a LEED action plan that includes the anticipated certification tier, targeted credits and parties responsible for each credit?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation Data centers is the only LEED BD+C rating system that mandates a preliminary LEED meeting with the principal members of the project team to create a LEED action plan that includes the anticipated certification tier, targeted credits and parties responsible for each credit. This is because data centers have unique design and operational characteristics that require a more integrative and customized approach to achieve LEED certification. The preliminary LEED meeting is intended to facilitate early goal setting, alignment, and communication among the project team members12. References: LEED BD+C Reference Guide, Data Centers, page 91; LEED v4.1 BD+C: Data Centers
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 85
In order to comply with Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Option 2.Additional Enhanced IAQ Strategies
Correct Answer: D
To comply with the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Option 2, all particle filters in the ventilation system must meet the Comite Europeen de Normalisation (CEN) standard Class F7 or better.This requirement ensures that the air quality inside the building is maintained at a high standard, contributing to the health and well-being of the occupants.References: LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) V4 resources1