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History of LEED:
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Formation of USGBC
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LEED v1.0
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LEED v2.0
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LEED v2.1
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LEED v2.2
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Formation of GBCI
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LEED v3.0
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LEED v4.0
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LEED v5.0
Question 2
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LEED v4 system goals are also referred to as [blank_start]impact categories[blank_end].
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The answer to "What should a LEED project accomplish? and "What are the seven impact categories?" is the same.
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Impact Categories:
-Reduce contribution to global [blank_start]climate change[blank_end]
-Enhance individual human [blank_start]health[blank_end]
-Protect and restore [blank_start]water resources[blank_end]
-Protect and enhance [blank_start]biodiversity and ecosystem services[blank_end]
-Promote sustainable and regenerative [blank_start]material cycles[blank_end]
-Build a green [blank_start]economy[blank_end]
-Enhance community [blank_start]quality of life[blank_end]
Question 5
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What is the mentality of LEED?
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"do less harm"
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"do more good"
Question 6
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USGBC evaluated [blank_start]credit[blank_end] outcomes and allocated point values according to three factors: relative [blank_start]efficacy[blank_end], [blank_start]benefit[blank_end] duration, and controllability of [blank_start]effect[blank_end].
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credit
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efficacy
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benefit
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effect
Question 7
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In a LEED rating system, the biggest point value denotes the best outcome.
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Which impact category does LEED prioritize?
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climate change
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human health
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water resources
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biodiversity
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green economy
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community
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natural resources
Question 9
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LEED v4 builds from the foundation and alignment of LEED 2009 (LEED v3.0). It focuses on increased technical rigor, integrative process, and improved user experience.
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[blank_start]Technical Rigor[blank_end]: LEED v4 increases the technical stringency in energy performance and other environmental impacts. It adopts a performance-based approach where projects need to demonstrate actual performance rather than just design intent. It introduces new credits that focus on contemporary concerns such as climate change, resource depletion, and public health issues. Some credits require more comprehensive calculations and demand greater performance achievements, ensuring projects deliver actual environmental benefits.
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[blank_start]Integrative Process[blank_end]: This is a new addition to the LEED v4 rating system. It encourages project teams to collaborate from the very early stages of design through to construction and operation. This early-stage collaboration helps in making informed decisions about building systems, leading to more synergies and efficiencies. It supports an integrated design process, where design and construction professionals across disciplines work together to maximize opportunities for energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, and other sustainable practices.
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[blank_start]Improved User Experience[blank_end]: LEED v4 aims to make the certification process more streamlined and user friendly. This includes a new credit documentation system, LEED Online, designed to be more intuitive and efficient. The LEED credit library has also been improved for easier navigation. The reference guides are clearer, offering more guidance and resources. LEED v4 also offers several flexible paths to achieve credits, making it adaptable to a wider variety of project types and locations worldwide.
Question 13
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Which LEED rating system applies to buildings that are being newly constructed or going through a major renovation?
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LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
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LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
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LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
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LEED Neighborhood Development (ND)
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LEED Homes / LEED for Residential Projects
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LEED Cities and Communities
Question 14
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Which LEED rating system applies to projects that are interior fit-outs?
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LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
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LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
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LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
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LEED Neighborhood Development (ND)
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LEED Homes / LEED for Residential Projects
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LEED Cities and Communities
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Which LEED rating system applies to existing buildings that are undergoing improvement work or little to no construction?
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LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
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LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
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LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
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LEED Neighborhood Development (ND)
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LEED Homes / LEED for Residential Projects
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LEED Cities and Communities
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Which LEED rating system applies to new land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a mix?
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LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
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LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
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LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
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LEED Neighborhood Development (ND)
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LEED Homes / LEED for Residential Projects
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LEED Cities and Communities
Question 17
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Which LEED rating system applies to single-family homes, low-rise multi-family (one to three stories) or mid-rise multi-family (four to six stories)? Homes and residential buildings that are greater than four stories may also use this rating system.
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LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
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LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
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LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
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LEED Neighborhood Development (ND)
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LEED Homes / LEED for Residential Projects
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LEED Cities and Communities
Question 18
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Which LEED rating system applies to entire cities or specific city sectors? This rating system is designed specifically for cities and communities striving to enhance their sustainability efforts and overall quality of life.
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LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
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LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
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LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
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LEED Neighborhood Development (ND)
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LEED Homes / LEED for Residential Projects
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LEED Cities and Communities
Question 19
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There is a specific LEED AP designation for each rating system.
Question 20
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The entire gross floor area of a LEED project must be certified under a single rating system.
Question 21
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How should project teams determine which rating system to use?
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40/60 rule
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20/80 rule
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100% rule
Question 22
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LEED [blank_start]Adaptations[blank_end] refer to the modifications or variations within the LEED rating system to make them applicable and effective for specific building types, industries, and geographical locations.
Question 23
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation is intended for buildings that are not primarily used for K-12 education, retail, data centers, warehouses and distribution centers, hospitality, or healthcare?
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 24
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation targets buildings undergoing new construction or major renovation of the exterior shell and core mechanical, electrical, and plumbing units, but without a complete interior fit-out? This is suitable if more than 40% of the gross floor area is incomplete at the time of certification.
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 25
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation is designed for buildings made up of core and ancillary learning spaces on K-12 school grounds? This can optionally be used for higher education and non-academic buildings on school campuses.
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 26
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation applies to buildings used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods? This includes both direct customer service areas and preparation or storage areas that support customer service.
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 27
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation is for buildings specifically designed and equipped to meet the needs of high-density computing equipment, such as server racks used for data storage and processing?
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 28
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation covers buildings used to store goods, manufactured products, merchandise, raw materials, or personal belongings such as self storage?
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 29
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation is for buildings dedicated to hotels, motels, inns, or other businesses within the service industry that provide transitional or short-term lodging with or without food.
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 30
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation is suitable for hospitals that operate 24/7 and provide inpatient medical treatment, including acute and long-term care?
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 31
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation is for single-family homes and multi-family residential buildings of 1 to 3 stories?
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 32
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Under LEED BD+C, which adaptation applies to multi-family residential buildings of 4 to 8 occupiable stories above grade, where the building must have at least 50% or more residential space?
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New Construction and Major Renovations
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Core and Shell Development
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Schools
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Retail
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Data Centers
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Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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Hospitality
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Healthcare
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Homes and Multifamily Low-Rise
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Multifamily Midrise
Question 33
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Under LEED ID+C, which adaptation is for interior spaces dedicated to functions other than retail or hospitality?
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Commercial Interiors
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Retail
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Hospitality
Question 34
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Under LEED ID+C, which adaptation applies to interior spaces used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods? This includes both direct customer service areas and preparation or storage areas that support customer service.
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Commercial Interiors
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Retail
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Hospitality
Question 35
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Under LEED ID+C, which adaptation is designed for interior spaces dedicated to businesses within the service industry that provide transitional or short-term lodging with or without food?
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Commercial Interiors
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Retail
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Hospitality
Question 36
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Under LEED O+M, which adaption is designed for existing buildings that do not primarily searve K-12 educational, retail, data centers, warehouses and distribution centers, or hospitality uses?
Question 37
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Under LEED O+M, which adaption is intended for existing buildings used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods? This includes both direct customer service areas and preparation or storage areas that support customer service.
Question 38
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Under LEED O+M, which adaption is designed for existing learning spaces for K-12 as well as higher education and non-academic buildings on school campuses?
Question 39
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Under LEED O+M, which adaption covers existing buildings dedicated to businesses within the service industry that provide transitional or short-term lodging with or without food?
Question 40
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Under LEED O+M, which adaption is intended for existing buildings specifically designed and equipped to meet the needs of high-density computing equipment such as server racks, used for data storage and processing?
Question 41
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Under LEED O+M, which adaption is intended for existing buildings used to store goods, manufactured products, merchandise, raw materials, or personal belongings such as self storage?
Question 42
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Under LEED ND, which adaption is utilized for projects that are in the conceptual or master planning phases, or are currently in construction? This adaptation emphasizes sustainable design from the earliest stages, ensuring that the principles of eco-friendly construction and operation are embedded from the onset.
Question 43
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Under LEED ND, which adaptation is appropriate for completed development projects? This adaption assesses the sustainability of built environments, allowing for recognition of green initiatives in existing neighborhoods and opportunities for further improvements.
Question 44
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Under LEED for Homes, which adaptation applies to new construction and major renovations of multifamily projects with any number of stories?
Question 45
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Under LEED for Homes, which adaptation applies to new construction and major renovation projects of multifamily buildings that do not include a complete interior fit-out?
Question 46
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Under LEED for Homes, which adaptation covers single-family attached and detached homes?
Question 47
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Under LEED Cities and Communities. which adaptation is designed to help cities and communities during the planning and design phase of implementing sustainable practices?
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Planning and Design
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Existing
Question 48
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Under LEED Cities and Communities, which adaptation is aimed at cities and communities looking to enhance sustainability within their existing structures and operations?
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Planning and Design
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Existing
Question 49
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Who developed the LEED Reference Guide?
Question 50
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The [blank_start]LEED Rating Systems[blank_end] lay out the "what": the standards and benchmarks a project must meet for certification.
The [blank_start]LEED Reference Guides[blank_end] explain the "how": the strategies and processes used to meet those standards.
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LEED Rating Systems
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LEED Reference Guides
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LEED Rating Systems
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LEED Reference Guides
Question 51
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What is the significance of LEED v4 customizing its rating system language, reference guides, LEED online platform, and incorporating the concept of Alternative Compliance Paths (ACPs)?
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reducing work for LEED Documentation
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expands global adaptability
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takes into consideration the unique needs of each market type
Question 52
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LEED Online is the [blank_start]centralized[blank_end] portal where all LEED certification journeys [blank_start]begin[blank_end], starting with project [blank_start]registration[blank_end]. It serves as the [blank_start]primary[blank_end] platform for project teams to [blank_start]submit[blank_end] LEED documentation, demonstrating credit compliance, and acts as the primary communication and [blank_start]information sharing[blank_end] hub between project teams and the [blank_start]GBCI[blank_end] review team.
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centralized
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begin
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registration
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primary
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submit
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information sharing
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GBCI
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USGBC
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Alternate Compliance Paths provide [blank_start]flexibility[blank_end] by offering [blank_start]alternative[blank_end] methods to demonstrate [blank_start]compliance[blank_end] with the intent of a credit. These paths account for [blank_start]regional[blank_end] and technological variations, allowing projects in [blank_start]diverse[blank_end] locations to comply with [blank_start]local[blank_end] environmental regulations or [blank_start]construction[blank_end] practices while still aligning with LEED's [blank_start]sustainable[blank_end] goals.
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flexibility
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alternative
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compliance
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regional
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diverse
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local
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construction
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sustainable
Question 54
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The LEED certification process is methodical and involves adhering to [blank_start]minimum program requirements[blank_end], fulfilling mandatory [blank_start]prerequisites[blank_end], and earning enough [blank_start]points[blank_end] across different LEED categories to qualify for [blank_start]certification[blank_end].
Question 55
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Prerequisite credits are [blank_start]mandatory[blank_end] and worth [blank_start]zero[blank_end] points. Projects must comply with all prerequisites to be LEED certified. LEED credits are [blank_start]optional[blank_end]. LEED projects can earn credits, each of which is worth a certain number of points.
Question 56
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A LEED rating system comprises [blank_start]100[blank_end] base points, with an additional [blank_start]6[blank_end] Innovation and [blank_start]4[blank_end] Regional priority points available for a potential total of [blank_start]110[blank_end] points. The final certification level is determined based on the total points secured, broken down as:
-Certified: [blank_start]40[blank_end]-[blank_start]49[blank_end] points
-Silver: [blank_start]50[blank_end]-[blank_start]59[blank_end] points
-Gold: [blank_start]60[blank_end]-[blank_start]79[blank_end] points
-Platinum: [blank_start]80[blank_end]+ points
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100
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6
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4
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110
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40
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49
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50
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59
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60
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79
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80
Question 57
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Which program is specifically designed for organizations seeking to certify a large number of building projects, typically 25 or more, under the BD+C and O+M systems? This allows these organizations to apply LEED's sustainable principles at scale, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and promoting a holistic approach to sustainability across a large portfolio of projects.
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LEED Volume Program
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LEED Campus Program
Question 58
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Which program is a tailored approach for organizations looking to certify multiple buildings located within the same geographic area? This provides a streamlined pathway to LEED certification, recognizing the relationships and dependencies between the buildings, shared infrastructure, common management, and shared policies.
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LEED Volume Program
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LEED Campus Program