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

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

Question #: 11
Topic #: 9

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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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Iraida

3 months ago

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention? Not so much.

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Bronwyn

3 months ago

Really? I didn’t know massing could do that.

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Lyda

3 months ago

I think it also impacts Indoor Air Quality.

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Tegan

3 months ago

Agreed, orientation is key for energy efficiency!

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Colette

3 months ago

Definitely affects Minimum Energy Performance!

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Basilia

4 months ago

I feel like I saw something about how site orientation can influence both energy performance and indoor air quality, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Alpha

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought massing was more related to construction pollution prevention. Could it really affect energy performance?

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Wenona

4 months ago

I remember a practice question about how building orientation can help with energy efficiency, so I’m leaning towards option A.

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Stevie

4 months ago

I think massing and site orientation mostly affect energy performance, but I'm not entirely sure if it impacts indoor air quality too.

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Tracey

4 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. The options cover a range of sustainability topics, and I'm not sure how massing and site orientation would specifically impact some of them like indoor air quality or commissioning. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Aretha

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Massing and site orientation are all about energy efficiency and passive design strategies. So the correct answer has to be Minimum Energy Performance. That's the one that's most directly affected by those design choices.

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Ardella

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem to cover different sustainability areas, but I'm not confident which one is directly impacted by massing and site orientation. I'll have to review my notes to refresh my memory on these prerequisites.

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Kanisha

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about how building design can impact sustainability prerequisites. I'll think through the options carefully and choose the one that best matches the question.

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Marica

10 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

8 months ago

D) Fundamental Commissioning and Verification

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Leonida

9 months ago

C) Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

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Davida

9 months ago

B) Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

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Lavonne

9 months ago

A) Minimum Energy Performance

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Carin

10 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

10 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

10 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

8 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

8 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

8 months ago

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

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Kirby

10 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

9 months ago

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

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Nakisha

9 months ago

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

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Carmelina

9 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

10 months ago

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

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An

11 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

11 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

11 months ago

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

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Barrett

11 months ago

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

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