USGBC LEED-AP-O+M Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

USGBC LEED-AP-O+M Online Questions & Answers

• Question 91:

  Which of the following environmental concerns is exacerbated by impervious surfaces?

  A. Increase in light pollution
  B. Indoor Environmental Quality decreases
  C. Retention pond diminishment
  D. Contaminated runoff harming aquatic life
  D. Contaminated runoff harming aquatic life

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  Impervious surfaces exacerbate the environmental concern of contaminated runoff harming aquatic life. These surfaces prevent rainwater from soaking into the ground, leading to increased runoff that can carry pollutants into water bodies, negatively affecting aquatic ecosystems.

  References: Impervious surfaces are known to alter natural hydrology, leading to increased runoff and potential contamination of water bodies, which can harm aquatic life123.

• Question 92:

  A tenant is moving into a new space in an existing building. They will fit out this new space and are considering LEED Certification. The tenant is projecting that 80% of the space will be used as office space. They will also have 10% of the space serving as a data center supporting the office. The remaining 10% will be used as a store showcasing and selling their consumer products for direct purchase to the general public. According to the Rating System Selection Guidance, which rating system would be most applicable for this project?

  A. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Retail
  B. LEED Operations and Maintenance: Retail
  C. LEED Building Design and Construction: Data Centers
  D. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors
  D. LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors

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  The LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors rating system is the most appropriate for this project. This rating system is designed for tenants leasing a portion of a larger building who want to design and construct their space to high performance standards1. The tenant's project involves fitting out a new space in an existing building, with the majority (80%) of the space being used as office space. Although there are components of retail and data center use, these do not constitute the majority of the space use. Therefore, the Commercial Interiors rating system, which is intended for office spaces and other commercial spaces, would be the most applicable.

  References: LEED v4: Building Operations + Maintenance Guide LEED rating system selection guidance Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam

• Question 93:

  Which of the following is a feature of the ENERGY STAR?Portfolio Manager?

  A. Requires input of 36 months of data
  B. Requires ISO 14001 compliance
  C. Requires calculation and input of site energy usage
  D. Requires California Title 24 compliance
  C. Requires calculation and input of site energy usage

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  The ENERGY STAR?Portfolio Manager is a tool that helps measure and track the energy and water use, waste and materials, and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings. One of its features is that it requires the calculation and input of site energy usage. This is essential for assessing the whole building energy performance and tracking changes in energy over time12.

  References: ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager An Overview of Portfolio Manager - ENERGY STAR

• Question 94:

  In order to earn Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Green Cleaning - Custodial Effectiveness Assessment, what is the highest APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities' Custodial Staffing Guidelines score a facility may achieve?

  A. A score of 2.5
  B. A score of 5.5
  C. A score of 7
  D. A score of 9
  B. A score of 5.5

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  To earn the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit for Green Cleaning - Custodial Effectiveness Assessment, facilities must conduct an assessment of their custodial operations using the APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities' Custodial Staffing Guidelines. The highest score a facility may achieve to meet this credit's requirements is 5.5, which represents a level of cleanliness that is orderly and conducive to the intended use of the space, balancing effective cleaning practices with sustainability considerations.References:The Indoor Environmental Quality section of the LEED O+M Reference Guide details the requirements for the Green Cleaning - Custodial Effectiveness Assessment credit, including the use of APPA's Custodial Staffing Guidelines to evaluate cleaning effectiveness.

• Question 95:

  What information is required when adding a new space within a facility to the ENERGY STAR?Portfolio Manager?

  A. Space floor area and hours of operation
  B. Number of workers and lighting power density
  C. Name of utility company and 12 months of energy use data
  D. Statement of energy performance and carbon emissions data
  A. Space floor area and hours of operation

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  When adding a new space within a facility to the ENERGY STAR?Portfolio Manager, the required information includes the space floor area and hours of operation1. The tool helps building owners and tenants measure and track energy, water use, and waste, all in a secure online environment1. It is important to note that to receive an ENERGY STAR score in Portfolio Manager, you must enter 12 full calendar months of energy data for all energy types, in addition to complete data on property use details such as hours of operation and workers2.

  References: LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) V4.1 by usgbc.org3 How to Enter and Manage Tenant Spaces in ENERGY STAR?Portfolio Manager1 ENERGY STAR Score2

• Question 96:

  Which strategies allow the project to achieve maximum points under Location and Transportation Credit, Alternative Transportation?

  A. Implement an alternative transportation program and conduct a transportation survey
  B. Conduct a week long observation of the parking lot usage and estimate the alternative transportation ate
  C. Conduct a transportation survey and demonstrate that the alternative transportation rate has been met
  D. Implement an alternative transportation program and estimate the alternative transportation rate
  A. Implement an alternative transportation program and conduct a transportation survey

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  The Location and Transportation Credit for Alternative Transportation under the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) V4.1 encourages projects to implement strategies that promote the use of alternative transportation. Among the options provided, implementing an alternative transportation program and conducting a transportation survey is the strategy that allows the project to achieve maximum points. This strategy not only promotes the use of alternative transportation but also provides data that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and make necessary adjustments.

  References: LEED v4: Building Operations + Maintenance Guide, LEED AP with specialty

• Question 97:

  Evapotranspiration data is applied to what credit?

  A. Water Efficiency Credit, Cooling Tower Water
  B. Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction
  C. Location and Transportation Credit, Alternative Transportation
  D. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Refrigerant Management
  B. Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction

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  Evapotranspiration data is used in the calculation of landscape water requirements, which is a key component of the Outdoor Water Use Reduction credit under the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) V4.1. This credit encourages strategies that reduce outdoor water use, and using evapotranspiration data can help to more accurately estimate the water needs of the landscape, thereby reducing unnecessary water use.

  References: LEED v4: Building Operations + Maintenance Guide

• Question 98:

  For the Optimize Energy Performance Credit, ENERGY STAR?eligible buildings may earn

  A. 1-20 points, depending on the ENERGY STAR?rating
  B. 3-20 points, depending on the ENERGY STAR?rating
  C. 1-20 points, depending on the degree of improvement over the national average
  D. 3-20 points, depending on the degree of improvement over the national average
  A. 1-20 points, depending on the ENERGY STAR?rating

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  The Optimize Energy Performance Credit under LEED AP O+M v4.1 allows ENERGY STAR?eligible buildings to earn between 1-20 points. The number of points awarded depends on the building's ENERGY STAR?rating, which reflects its energy performance relative to similar buildings nationwide.

  References: The LEED v4.1 O+M reference guide provides details on the Optimize Energy Performance Credit, including the point system based on the ENERGY STAR?rating1.

• Question 99:

  What is the diversion percentage of ongoing consumables in order to achieve exemplary performance as specified in Materials and Resources Credit, Solid Waste Management - Ongoing?

  A. 50%
  B. 75%
  C. 85%
  D. 90%
  D. 90%

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  To achieve exemplary performance in the Materials and Resources Credit, Solid Waste Management - Ongoing, a diversion percentage of 90% for ongoing consumables is required. This high level of diversion demonstrates an advanced commitment to reducing waste and promoting recycling and composting. By diverting 90% of ongoing consumables from the landfill, projects significantly contribute to sustainability goals by minimizing their environmental footprint related to waste. References:The LEED AP Operations + Maintenance reference guide specifies the criteria for exemplary performance in waste management, including the 90% diversion target. This ambitious goal underscores the importance of comprehensive waste reduction strategies in LEED-certified projects.

• Question 100:

  An office building has an average annual occupancy of 75% and 30,000 ft2 (2 787 m2) of completely vacant space. How many occupants should be entered into Portfolio Manager for the vacant office space?

  A. Zero occupants
  B. 100 occupants
  C. 150 occupants
  D. 200 occupants
  A. Zero occupants

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  The correct answer is A because zero occupants should be entered into Portfolio Manager for the vacant office space, as stated in the LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide1.Portfolio Manager is an online tool that allows projects to benchmark their energy and water performance and track their greenhouse gas emissions. The number of occupants entered into Portfolio Manager should reflect the actual occupancy of the building, not the potential occupancy. The other options are incorrect because they are arbitrary numbers that do not reflect the reality of the vacant office space.

  References: LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide, page 137 Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam, page 88 LEED v4 AP O+M Mock Exam, page 86