US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 6 Question 8 Discussion

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

Question #: 8
Topic #: 6

A project team is considering implementing a strategy that has previously been awarded as an Innovation credit on another project. Which actions should be followed if the project team wishes to gain formal pre-approval of the same strategy on the new project?

AConsult the LEED Administrator for the previous project

BSubmit a Project Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to GBCI

CSubmit to Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) as-is

DThe project is ineligible for an Innovation credit

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Suggested Answer: B

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To gain formal pre-approval for a strategy previously awarded as an Innovation credit, the project team must submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). This allows GBCI to evaluate whether the strategy meets the intent of LEED Innovation credits for the specific project context.

by Hollis at Jan 10, 2025, 08:16 AM

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Paola

3 months ago

D seems off, I thought you could still get an Innovation credit.

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Francisca

3 months ago

I agree with B, it's the safest bet for pre-approval!

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Charlene

4 months ago

Wait, can you really just submit it as-is? Sounds risky.

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Marisha

4 months ago

I think A is a good idea too, but B is the way to go.

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Therese

4 months ago

Definitely go with B, that's the standard process.

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Almeta

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the eligibility for Innovation credits. Is it true that if it was awarded before, we can’t use it again?

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Alpha

4 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that just submitting as-is might not be enough. We need to ensure it aligns with the new project specifics.

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Carmen

5 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question where submitting a CIR was the right move. It seems like the best option here too.

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Leonor

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of getting pre-approval for credits, but I'm not sure if we should go straight to GBCI or consult someone first.

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Paris

5 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. Is submitting to GBCI as-is really an option? That doesn't seem like the right approach since we need to get pre-approval. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Tracey

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The answer is clearly option A - consult the LEED Administrator from the previous project. That's the best way to ensure a smooth pre-approval process since they'll have all the details on the original credit.

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Velda

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to get pre-approval, but I'm not sure if submitting a CIR or going directly to GBCI is the right approach. Maybe I should review the LEED reference guide again to make sure I understand the process.

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Timmy

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the process for getting a previously approved innovation credit pre-approved on a new project. I think the key is to consult the LEED Administrator from the previous project to get their guidance.

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Bobbye

1 year ago

I bet the LEED Admin from the previous project is secretly a superhero in disguise. That's why option A is the way to go!

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Dean

1 year ago

I'm not sure, maybe we should just submit to Green Business Certification Inc. as-is.

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Hailey

1 year ago

D? Seriously? The project is ineligible for an Innovation credit? Sounds like someone's trying to fail this exam on purpose.

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Merilyn

1 year ago

B) Submit a Project Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to GBCI

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Miss

1 year ago

A) Consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project

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Maia

1 year ago

I agree with Terrilyn, getting advice from the previous project's administrator is a good idea.

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Terrilyn

1 year ago

I think we should consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project.

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Shad

1 year ago

Why not just ask the LEED Admin from the previous project? Seems like the easiest way to get the green light. A is the way to go, for sure.

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Aliza

1 year ago

User 3: I think we should also consider submitting a CIR to GBCI just to cover all our bases.

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Earnestine

1 year ago

User 2: Definitely, it's the most direct route to getting approval.

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Cory

1 year ago

User 1: I agree, asking the LEED Admin is the best way to go.

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Gladys

1 year ago

Option C is a bit too straightforward. You gotta go through the proper channels like B to get that Innovation credit.

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Doyle

1 year ago

Definitely. It's important to go through the proper channels to ensure we get the Innovation credit.

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Sherell

1 year ago

I agree. We should submit a Project Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to GBCI.

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Denise

1 year ago

That's a good idea. We need to make sure we follow the right steps to get pre-approval.

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Elouise

1 year ago

I think we should consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project.

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Darci

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is B. Submitting a CIR to GBCI makes the most sense to get formal pre-approval for the strategy.

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Remedios

1 year ago

I believe submitting to Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) as-is is the way to go.

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Gail

1 year ago

I think we should consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project first.

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Huey

1 year ago

I agree, submitting a CIR to GBCI is the best way to get formal pre-approval.

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