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US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 10 Question 1 Discussion

Which of the following Materials and Resources credits or prerequisites is reviewed under the design phase documentation submission?
C) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations
A) PBT Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, and Copper
B) PBT Source Reduction - Mercury
D) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 10 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam
Question #: 1
Topic #: 10
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Which of the following Materials and Resources credits or prerequisites is reviewed under the design phase documentation submission?

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Suggested Answer: C

During the design phase documentation submission, the Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) is reviewed. This credit encourages project teams to select products from manufacturers who provide transparency about their products' environmental impacts. EPDs are often part of the design documentation, as they influence material selection and project sustainability goals. Other PBT source reduction credits or raw material sourcing credits are typically more relevant in later phases, as they may involve construction processes and materials procurement rather than initial design specifications.


by Tammara at Nov 18, 2024, 05:30 AM

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Iraida
6 months ago
Not sure about this, I thought all of them were reviewed at some point.
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Glenn
6 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right one!
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Marisha
7 months ago
Wait, is A really not included? That seems off.
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Tequila
7 months ago
I thought it was D, but C makes sense too.
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Francesco
7 months ago
It's definitely C for the design phase.
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Daniel
7 months ago
I definitely recall that EPDs are important in the design phase, so I’m leaning towards C as the right choice.
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Lajuana
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the PBT credits. I thought they were more related to the construction phase rather than design.
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Janine
8 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I feel like it was about sourcing raw materials. Maybe it's D?
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Latosha
8 months ago
I think the answer might be C, but I'm not entirely sure if it covers the design phase specifically.
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Sherill
8 months ago
Hmm, I think I know the answer, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I'll carefully read through each option and try to remember where in the process these credits are reviewed.
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Francesco
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the Materials and Resources section covers a lot of different credits, but I'm not sure which one is reviewed during the design phase. I'll need to double-check my notes.
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Jerlene
8 months ago
I've got this! The answer is clearly option B, PBT Source Reduction - Mercury. That's the only one that specifically mentions a Materials and Resources credit.
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Ranee
8 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The question is asking about which credit is reviewed in the design phase documentation, so I'll need to consider the details of each option.
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Wilda
8 months ago
Hmm, this question seems a bit tricky. I'll need to carefully review the different Materials and Resources credits to determine which one is reviewed during the design phase.
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Casey
2 years ago
Haha, this exam is really testing our knowledge of obscure LEED credits! I bet the answer is something completely unexpected, like 'All of the above'.
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Laurene
1 year ago
D) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials
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Catrice
1 year ago
C) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations
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Ashley
1 year ago
B) PBT Source Reduction - Mercury
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Verlene
1 year ago
A) PBT Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, and Copper
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Golda
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe A or B? PBT Source Reduction seems like it could be reviewed in the design phase. Tough choice!
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Leota
1 year ago
User 3: Maybe it's both A and B that are reviewed under the design phase documentation submission.
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Art
2 years ago
User 2: I'm leaning towards B) PBT Source Reduction - Mercury.
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Geraldine
2 years ago
User 1: I think it might be A) PBT Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, and Copper.
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Bobbye
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think D) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials is also important for sustainable construction.
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Leota
2 years ago
I agree with Yen, because it focuses on the environmental impact of building materials.
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Corinne
2 years ago
D seems more relevant to the design phase, don't you think? Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials is what I would go with.
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Naomi
2 years ago
I think the answer is C. Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations is reviewed during the design phase documentation submission.
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Alisha
1 year ago
I believe B) PBT Source Reduction - Mercury is not reviewed under the design phase documentation submission.
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Lauryn
1 year ago
I believe B) PBT Source Reduction - Mercury is not reviewed under the design phase documentation submission.
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Na
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) PBT Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, and Copper could also be reviewed during the design phase documentation submission.
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Pearline
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) PBT Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, and Copper is also reviewed during the design phase documentation submission.
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Carissa
1 year ago
I think it might also be D) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials that is reviewed during the design phase documentation submission.
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Cortney
1 year ago
I think it might also be D) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials that is reviewed during the design phase documentation submission.
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Magda
1 year ago
I agree, C) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations is definitely reviewed during the design phase documentation submission.
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Franchesca
2 years ago
I agree, C) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations is definitely reviewed during the design phase documentation submission.
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Yen
2 years ago
I think it's C) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations.
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