US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 3 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 3

Which of the following is an example of a diverse use as defined by Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses?

AAutomated Teller Machine (ATM)

BInformal day care

CPublic park

DPrivate university gym

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Suggested Answer: C

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A public park qualifies as a diverse use under LEED because it is a publicly accessible facility that serves the community. LEED defines diverse uses as those that provide amenities, services, or public resources within walking distance, promoting walkable neighborhoods and reducing reliance on vehicles.

by Dulce at Apr 03, 2025, 07:07 AM

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Zona

3 months ago

Not so sure about that, what about informal day care?

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Devorah

3 months ago

Totally agree, parks are essential for community diversity!

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Marci

3 months ago

ATMs are everywhere, but they don't really count as diverse use.

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Leigha

3 months ago

Wait, how is a private gym considered diverse?

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Vincenza

3 months ago

I think a public park fits the bill.

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Haley

4 months ago

I remember that ATMs are usually not counted as diverse uses, so I think I can eliminate that option right away.

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Margo

4 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think informal day care might be considered a diverse use, but I’m not entirely confident.

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Zana

4 months ago

I feel like public parks are often mentioned in similar questions, but I can't recall if they count as diverse uses specifically.

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Yun

4 months ago

I think I remember that diverse uses should include community services or amenities, but I'm not sure which one fits best here.

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Tamekia

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The public park option seems like the best fit based on the criteria described in the question.

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Jeniffer

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify an example that meets the criteria of Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density, and Diverse Uses. Let me think this through carefully.

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Emogene

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the specific definition of "diverse use" in this context. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory.

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Idella

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the criteria for "diverse use" before answering.

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Yoko

10 months ago

That's a good point, but I still think a public park can be used by a wide range of people from the community.

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Sarah

10 months ago

I'm going with the public park. It's the only one that really fits the criteria of location, transportation, and diverse uses.

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Rosalyn

8 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think the ATM could also be considered a diverse use.

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Bulah

9 months ago

I see your point, but I still think the public park is the most fitting choice.

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Gene

9 months ago

I think the private university gym could also be considered a diverse use.

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Stephanie

9 months ago

I agree, the public park seems like the best option for diverse use.

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Lashawnda

9 months ago

User4: I'm also leaning towards the public park option.

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Margret

9 months ago

User3: Yeah, the park is accessible to everyone and serves multiple purposes.

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Suzi

9 months ago

User2: I agree, it definitely meets the criteria for diverse use.

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Elenora

10 months ago

User1: I think the public park is the best choice here.

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Dorethea

10 months ago

The ATM? Really? That's about as diverse as a cardboard box.

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Dorian

11 months ago

C'mon, it's gotta be the public park. That's the perfect example of a diverse use that supports the surrounding community.

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Leota

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Private university gym because it serves a specific group of people.

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Artie

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure. The private university gym seems like it could be a diverse use too, with its variety of facilities and accessibility.

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Carri

10 months ago

User 2: Yeah, it does offer a variety of services and is accessible to different people.

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Ryan

10 months ago

User 1: I think the private university gym could count as a diverse use.

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Mertie

11 months ago

I think the public park is the answer here. It's a diverse use that promotes community and transportation access.

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Felicitas

9 months ago

I'm leaning towards the automated teller machine (ATM) as it provides a service accessible to everyone.

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Jody

9 months ago

I would go with the informal day care as it serves a variety of people in the community.

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Rusty

9 months ago

I think the private university gym could also be considered a diverse use.

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Lynette

9 months ago

I agree, the public park is a great example of a diverse use.

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Alease

9 months ago

I'm leaning towards the automated teller machine (ATM) as it provides a service accessible to everyone.

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Kayleigh

9 months ago

I would go with the informal day care as it serves a variety of people in the community.

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Gayla

9 months ago

I think the private university gym could also be considered a diverse use.

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Yolando

10 months ago

I agree, the public park is a great example of a diverse use.

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Yoko

11 months ago

I think the answer is C) Public park.

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