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

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

• Question 101:

  Which document establishes procedures for evaluating and addressing indoor air quality complaints under Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Indoor Environmental Quality Management Program?

  A. Basis of Design (BOD)
  B. Indoor Air Quality Assessment Report
  C. Indoor Environmental Quality Management Plan
  D. Commissioning (Cx) Plan
  C. Indoor Environmental Quality Management Plan

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  The Indoor Environmental Quality Management Plan defines procedures for identifying, investigating, and resolving indoor environmental quality concerns, including indoor air quality complaints. This plan is required to demonstrate compliance with Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Indoor Environmental Quality Management Program and supports ongoing occupant health and comfort during building operations.

• Question 102:

  The LEED AP is searching the Addenda Database for LEED Interpretations that pertain to Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction. Which interpretations must be used when attempting this credit?

  A. Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction LEED Interpretation published after the project's registration date that the project thinks is relevant
  B. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance LEED Interpretation published on the project's registration date that the project thinks is relevant
  C. Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction LEED Interpretation published before the project's registration date that applies to the project's rating system
  D. Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance LEED Interpretation published before the project's registration date that applies to the project's rating system
  C. Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction LEED Interpretation published before the project's registration date that applies to the project's rating system

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  When attempting the Sustainable Sites Credit for Light Pollution Reduction in a LEED project, the LEED Interpretations that must be used are those published before the project's registration date that apply to the project's rating system. This means that the correct answer to the question is "C: Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction LEED Interpretation published before the project's registration date that applies to the project's rating system."

  LEED Interpretations provide clarification on how credit requirements can be applied to project-specific situations. They are part of the formal guidance offered by the USGBC and are meant to help project teams understand how to implement LEED credits in the context of their specific projects. It's important to use interpretations that are relevant to the specific credit being attempted and that were available at the time the project was registered, ensuring that the guidance aligns with the version of LEED under which the project is registered. Interpretations published after a project's registration date might contain new information or clarifications that were not considered at the time of registration and therefore may not be applicable to projects registered before their publication.

• Question 103:

  Which of the following prerequisites or credits has a minimum occupancy requirement?

  A. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight and Views
  B. Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction
  C. Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance
  D. Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
  D. Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

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  The Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite for Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance has a minimum occupancy requirement to ensure that indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments accurately reflect the conditions experienced by building occupants. This prerequisite focuses on achieving acceptable IAQ within the building by meeting or exceeding local codes or ASHRAE standards, ensuring the health and well-being of the occupants. References:The LEED O+M Reference Guide's Indoor Environmental Quality section detailsthe requirements for maintaining minimum IAQ performance, including the importance of considering occupancy levels in IAQ assessments.

• Question 104:

  What requirement must be met when creating a demand response program that satisfies Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Demand Response?

  A. Demonstrate a load shift reduction of 5% in the building
  B. Permanently reduce the energy consumption in the building by 5%
  C. Have the building management sign a two-year demand response enrollment
  D. Create a comprehensive plan for meeting the contractual commitment during a demand response event
  D. Create a comprehensive plan for meeting the contractual commitment during a demand response event

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  The correct answer is D because creating a comprehensive plan for meeting the contractual commitment during a demand response event is a requirement for Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Demand Response, as stated in the LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide1.The plan must include the roles and responsibilities of the building staff, the communication protocols, the load reduction strategies, and the measurement and verification methods1. The other options are incorrect because they are either not required or relevant for this credit.

  References: LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide, page 151 Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam, page 91 LEED v4 AP O+M Mock Exam, page 88

• Question 105:

  Which of the following is considered an ongoing purchase for the purpose of calculating Materials and Resources Credit, Solid Waste Management - Ongoing?

  A. Office chairs
  B. Mercury-containing lamps
  C. Shelving units
  D. Toner cartridges
  D. Toner cartridges

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  Toner cartridges are considered an ongoing purchase, as they are consumable items that are regularly replaced as part of the normal operation and maintenance of the building. The other options are not ongoing purchases, as they are durable goods that are not frequently replaced or disposed of.

  References: LEED v4.1 O+M Guide, page 48 Solid waste management - ongoing, U.S. Green Building Council Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam, page 157

• Question 106:

  In which of the following ways can a campus project using a Group Approach comply with Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Building-Level Water Metering?

  A. Meter water use for each building separately; meter outdoor water use for the associated grounds
  B. Meter water use for the entire campus (buildings and the associated grounds) using a single meter
  C. Meter water use for all buildings aggregately with a single meter; outdoor water use for the associated grounds does not need to be metered
  D. Meter water use for all buildings aggregately with a single meter; meter outdoor water use for the associated grounds
  D. Meter water use for all buildings aggregately with a single meter; meter outdoor water use for the associated grounds

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  According to the LEED v4.1 Building Operations + Maintenance Guide, for a campus project using a Group Approach to comply with the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Building-Level Water Metering, it is necessary to meter water use for all buildings aggregately with a single meter and also meter outdoor water use for the associated grounds1.

  References: LEED v4.1 Building Operations + Maintenance Guide1

• Question 107:

  The project team of an existing urban site has 4% total vegetated area and desires to increase the percentage to equal or be greater than 5%. Which strategy can the team implement to achieve this goal?

  A. Install a vegetated roof system
  B. Convert lawn areas to native plants
  C. Mitigate the vegetated area off-site through a land trust
  D. Convert the paved areas of the site to pervious pavement
  A. Install a vegetated roof system

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  To increase the vegetated area of an existing urban site from 4% to equal or be greater than 5%, one effective strategy is to install a vegetated roof system. This approach not only increases the site's vegetated footprint but also provides additional benefits such as improved stormwater management, increased insulation, and reduction of the urban heat island effect. A vegetated roof system can be implemented on flat or slightly sloped roofs, making it a versatile option for urban environments where ground space may be limited. By converting unused roof space into green space, the project team can meet the goal of increasing the total vegetated area of the site.References:LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, U.S. Green Building Council.

• Question 108:

  Which strategy best supports continuous improvement after achieving LEED O+M certification?

  A. One-time performance testing
  B. Ongoing performance tracking and benchmarking
  C. Replacing all building systems
  D. Eliminating occupant feedback
  B. Ongoing performance tracking and benchmarking

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  LEED O+M emphasizes ongoing performance tracking and benchmarking to identify trends, maintain efficiency gains, and support continuous improvement throughout building operations.

• Question 109:

  When conducting the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Occupant Comfort Survey what is the minimum percentage of building occupants that must respond?

  A. 10%
  B. 20%
  C. 30%
  D. 40%
  C. 30%

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  The Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Occupant Comfort Survey is a tool used to assess the performance and success of the design of a space. It gathers accurate and reliable feedback from the building occupants. In a sample survey, approximately 33% of the total building occupants responded1. This suggests that a minimum of 30% of building occupants must respond to the survey.

  References:

  https://cbe.berkeley.edu/research/occupant-survey-and-building-benchmarking/

  https://leeduser.buildinggreen.com/sites/default/files/credit_documentation/EQc2%201_Occupant-Comfort-Survey%20Results_SAMPLE.pdf

• Question 110:

  A project team has ended all their performance periods between August 1st and August 31st. When is the latest date that the project team can submit for preliminary review?

  A. September 30th
  B. October 30th
  C. November 30th
  D. December 30th
  B. October 30th

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  If a project team ends all their performance periods between August 1st and August 31st, the latest date they can submit for preliminary review is within 60 days of the end of their performance period. Therefore, the latest submission date would be October 30th, given the 60-day timeframe after the end of August.References:04 GA05 Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial and GA06 LEED Fee