Which individual occupant lighting control meets the requirements of Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting?
Correct Answer: B
The Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, requires the project team to provide individual occupant lighting control for at least 90% of the individual occupant spaces, or at least 50% of the shared multi-occupant spaces. The lighting control must enable occupants to adjust the lighting to suit their individual tasks and preferences, and must have at least three lighting levels, excluding off1. Therefore, a three level (on, 25%, off) lighting control meets the requirements of this credit, while a two level (on, off) lighting control does not. A three level (on, 50%, off) or a three level (on, 75%, off) lighting control may also meet the requirements, depending on the lighting power density and the daylight availability in the space2. Reference: * LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Interior Lighting, page 7071 * Interior lighting | U.S. Green Building Council3
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 142
Which of the following transit modes is considered to be walkable if it is within 1/2 mile (0.8 km) of the functional entry of a project?
Correct Answer: C
For Location and Transportation (LT) Credits: Access to Quality Transit, a local bus stop (C) within 1/2 mile (0.8 km) from a building's entrance qualifies as walkable transit. LEED defines walkable transit as options within reasonable distance for daily commuting, including bus stops, light rail stations, and streetcars. Taxi stands (A) aren't considered reliable public transit under LEED, and while streetcars (D) are valid, ferry terminals (B) are only acceptable within a 1-mile range.
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 143
Which of the following groups of documents is most likely to support both Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Thermal Comfort, and Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1. Lighting Control?
Correct Answer: D
Detailed To document compliance with both the Thermal Comfort and Interior Lighting credits, lighting plans, occupant surveys, and sequences of operations are critical. The surveys provide occupant feedback on thermal and lighting comfort, while lighting plans and operation sequences demonstrate control measures and design intent for enhanced user experience. LEED requires this documentation to confirm that occupant needs are met.
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 144
The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite, Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to £
Correct Answer: C
The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation. The LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that "construction activities can have significant negative impacts on the environment, both at the project site and beyond. Erosion and sedimentation can degrade water quality, damage aquatic habitats, and increase flooding risks. Airborne dust can affect air quality, human health, and visibility. Construction vehicles and equipment can generate noise, traffic, and greenhouse gas emissions"1. The project team must implement an erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan that conforms to the 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Construction General Permit or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent. The ESC plan must cover all construction activity on the project site, including clearing, grading, excavating, and demolition. Reference: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Sustainable Sites Prerequisite: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, page 1151 Construction activity pollution prevention | U.S. Green Building Council
LEED-AP-BD-C Exam Question 145
Which of the following will contribute to reducing the heat island effect?
Correct Answer: B
An intensive vegetated roof is a roof that has a thick layer of soil and plants that provide shade, evapotranspiration, and stormwater management. It can reduce the heat island effect by lowering the surface and air temperature of the roof and the surrounding area. Artificial turf grass does not reduce the heat island effect because it is not a living plant and does not provide cooling benefits. A steep sloped roof with initial SRI of 35 does not meet the minimum requirement of 39 for Option 1 or 32 for Option 2 of the Heat Island Reduction credit. A low sloped roof with initial SRI of 64 exceeds the minimum requirement of 82 for Option 1 or 64 for Option 2, but it is not the best option among the choices because it only reflects solar radiation and does not provide other benefits such as shading, evapotranspiration, and stormwater management. Reference: Heat Island Reduction credit in LEED BD+C: New Construction v4.1 - LEED v4.11 SpecTopics: Heat Island Reduction Credit and LEED V4/V4.12 LEED Principle: Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Roofing3