US Green Building Council Exam LEED-AP-BD+C Topic 9 Question 11 Discussion

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

Question #: 11
Topic #: 9

[All LEED-AP-BD+C Questions]

A project's massing and site orientation can have a direct impact on which of the following prerequisites?

AMinimum Energy Performance

BMinimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

CConstruction Activity Pollution Prevention

DFundamental Commissioning and Verification

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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.

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Marica

3 months ago

Hey, at least they didn't ask about the impact of massing and orientation on 'Dude, Where's My Car?' compliance. That would really throw me for a loop.

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Ernest

2 months ago

D) Fundamental Commissioning and Verification

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Leonida

2 months ago

C) Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

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Davida

2 months ago

B) Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

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Lavonne

2 months ago

A) Minimum Energy Performance

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Carin

3 months ago

Honestly, I'm just hoping the answer isn't 'All of the Above'. That would be too easy, and the LEED exam is all about tripping you up!

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Blair

3 months ago

I'm leaning towards Fundamental Commissioning and Verification. The way the building is designed can impact how well the systems are commissioned and verified to be working properly.

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Dominic

3 months ago

Oh, this one's easy - it's gotta be Construction Activity Pollution Prevention. The site orientation and massing can determine how much dust and debris gets kicked up during construction.

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Shelton

2 months ago

C: I still think it's Construction Activity Pollution Prevention. Dust and debris during construction can definitely be a concern.

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Leah

2 months ago

B: Yeah, I agree. The way the building is oriented can impact how much sunlight it receives, affecting energy usage.

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Matthew

2 months ago

A: I think it could also affect Minimum Energy Performance.

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Kirby

4 months ago

I'm going with Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance. The way the building is designed can impact things like natural ventilation and air circulation, which are crucial for indoor air quality.

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Lang

2 months ago

Fundamental commissioning and verification is crucial to ensure everything is working properly in the end.

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Nakisha

2 months ago

Construction activity pollution prevention is also important, especially during the building process.

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Carmelina

3 months ago

I think it also plays a role in minimum energy performance, since the orientation can impact natural lighting and heating.

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Sol

3 months ago

I agree, the design of the building can definitely affect indoor air quality.

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An

4 months ago

Hmm, I think it's gotta be Minimum Energy Performance. The massing and orientation of the site can really affect how much energy the building needs to keep its occupants comfortable.

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Cassie

4 months ago

I believe it also affects Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, as the orientation can impact how construction activities affect the environment.

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Rosann

4 months ago

I agree with Barrett, the way a building is positioned can affect its energy efficiency.

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Barrett

4 months ago

I think the project's massing and site orientation can impact Minimum Energy Performance.

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