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US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 10 Question 33 Discussion

Several Materials and Resources credits give a bonus location valuation factor, which allows products extracted,manufactured and produced within 100 mi. (161 km) of the project to take double valuation in credit calculations. Theintent of this bonus is
C) to incentivize the purchase of products that support the local economy
A) to shorten construction duration by reducing shipping times
B) to avoid spreading products with potentially invasive non-native pests
D) to promote design with indigenous materials in order to maintain local aesthetic quality

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 10 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam
Question #: 33
Topic #: 10
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Several Materials and Resources credits give a bonus location valuation factor, which allows products extracted,

manufactured and produced within 100 mi. (161 km) of the project to take double valuation in credit calculations. The

intent of this bonus is

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Suggested Answer: C

The bonus location valuation factor in several Materials and Resources credits under LEED AP BD+C V4 is intended to incentivize the purchase of products that support the local economy.Products extracted, manufactured, and produced within 100 miles (161 km) of the project are valued at 200% of their cost within the calculations1.This adds value to locally produced products and materials2.

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by Corinne at Aug 13, 2026, 04:00 PM

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Marlon
3 days ago
This is all about supporting local economies!
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Ceola
9 days ago
I’m torn between A and C. Shortening shipping times sounds logical, but supporting the local economy feels like a stronger intent.
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Remona
14 days ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think it was about promoting local materials. So, D could be a good choice too.
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Lajuana
19 days ago
I remember something about avoiding invasive species, but I’m not sure if that’s the main intent here. Maybe B?
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Cruz
24 days ago
I think the bonus location valuation factor is mainly about supporting the local economy, so I would lean towards C.
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