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Exam Code LEED-AP-BD+C
Exam Name LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
Vendor USGBC
Total Questions 101
Last Updated 26-Oct, 2026
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Free LEED-AP-BD+C Practice Questions

Explore 5 free practice questions for the USGBC LEED-AP-BD+C exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.

  1. Question 1

    Single answer

    A project team is deciding on the impact of a proposed concrete walkway. Which of the following will
    be impacted as a result of adding the walkway?

    • Option A:
      Site's impervious cover

      Correct
    • Option B:
      Project density calculations

      Correct
    • Option C:
      Erosion and sediment control plan during construction

      Correct
    • Option D:
      Air quality as a result of off gassing that occurs as concrete cures
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

    Explanation

    Adding a concrete walkway will increase the site’s impervious cover, which is the percentage of the site
    area that does not allow water to infiltrate into the ground1. Impervious cover can affect the site’s
    stormwater management, heat island effect, and habitat quality. The project team should consider using
    permeable paving materials, vegetated roofs, or rain gardens to reduce the impervious cover and mitigate
    its impacts2. The other options are not directly impacted by adding a concrete walkway. Project density
    calculations are based on the floor area ratio and the number of occupants, not the site features3. Erosion
    and sediment control plan during construction is required for any site disturbance, regardless of the type
    of material used4. Air quality as a result of off gassing that occurs as concrete cures is not a significant
    issue for outdoor applications, and can be minimized by using low-emitting concrete products5.

  2. Question 2

    Single answer

    What is the basis of energy consumption in determining the percentage of green power or
    carbon offsets?

    • Option A:
      Quality
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Quantity
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Efficiency
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Performance
      Correct
    Show Answer & Explanation Hide Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: B

    Explanation

    B. Quantity is the correct answer because the percentage of green power or carbon offsets is determined based on the amount (quantity) of energy consumed. Organizations calculate how much energy they use and then purchase an equivalent percentage of green power or carbon offsets to match that consumption. The calculation is based on measurable energy quantities (such as kilowatt-hours), not on the quality, efficiency, or performance of the energy source.

  3. Question 3

    Single answer

    When the LEED AP is applyingthe Integrative Process to a Building Design and Construction project,
    which of the following information is required to be present in the Owner's Project Requirements
    (OPR)?

    • Option A:
      All applicable codes and standards
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Interior finishes related to the project

      Correct
    • Option C:
      All project team members and applicable roles

      Correct
    • Option D:
      Energy efficiency goals and training requirements
      Correct
    Show Answer & Explanation Hide Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: D

    Explanation

    According to, page 11, scenario based risk identification involves “creating different scenarios based on
    varying assumptions about how events might unfold”. This can help explore alternative ways to achieve an
    objective under different circumstances.
    Energy efficiency goals and training requirements are required to be present in the Owner’s Project
    Requirements (OPR) when applying the Integrative Process to a Building Design and Construction project.
    According to the LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, the OPR is a document that details the ideas, concepts, and
    criteria that are determined by the owner to be important to the success of the project 1. The OPR must
    include, among other things, the following information related to energy efficiency 1:
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    The owner’s energy performance goals and expectations
    The owner’s requirements for energy metering and monitoring
    The owner’s requirements for energy modeling and analysis
    The owner’s requirements for commissioning and verification
    The owner’s requirements for training and documentation
    The other options are not required to be present in the OPR, as they are either related to other aspects of the
    project, such as codes and standards, interior finishes, or project team members, or they are not relevant to
    the Integrative Process, which focuses on early analysis of energy, water, and site systems 2.
    References: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Integrative Process Category, IPc Integrative Process, page 632

  4. Question 4

    Single answer

    What is the minimum number of members of the integrated project team for the Integrative
    Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design?

    • Option A:
      One
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Two
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Four
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Six
      Correct
    Show Answer & Explanation Hide Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: D

    Explanation

    D. Six is the correct answer because the Integrative Process Prerequisite: Integrative Project Planning and Design requires a multidisciplinary integrated project team with representatives from key areas of the project. A minimum of six team members ensures that important perspectives such as architecture, mechanical systems, electrical systems, construction, operations, and ownership are included in the planning and design process. This collaborative approach helps identify opportunities for improving building performance, sustainability, and overall project outcomes from the earliest stages of development.

  5. Question 5

    Single answer

    Adesign team is pursuing Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Indoor Air Quality Assessment. The
    building is 1,000 ft2 (93 m2) and has a 10 ft. (3 m) ceiling height. In order to earn the credit, what is the
    required volume of supply air for the entire building flush-out?

    • Option A:
      3,500,000 ft3 (99 108 m3)
      Correct
    • Option B:
      10,000,000 ft3 (283 168 m3)14,000,000 ft3 (396 435 m3)
      35,000,000 ft3 (991 089 m3)
      Correct
    • Option C:
      14,000,000 ft3 (396 435 m3)
      Correct
    • Option D:
      35,000,000 ft3 (991 089 m3)
      Correct
    Show Answer & Explanation Hide Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: C

    Explanation

    C is the correct answer because the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Credit for Indoor Air Quality Assessment requires a total building flush-out based on a standard of 14,000 cubic feet of outdoor air per square foot of floor area. Since the building area is 1,000 ft², the required supply air volume is calculated as 1,000 × 14,000, which equals 14,000,000 ft³. This flush-out process ensures that contaminants from construction materials are removed before occupancy, improving indoor air quality and occupant health, and the calculation is based on floor area rather than ceiling height or total building volume.