Discuss US Green Building Council LEED-AP-ID+C Exam Topic 6 Question 10

The project material costs for Building Product Disclosure and Optimization cost-based credits are

Aactual costs, furniture included

Bdefault costs, 30% of total construction cost

Cactual costs, furniture optional

Ddefault costs, 40% of total construction cost

Suggested Answer: B

For Energy and Atmosphere, Enhanced Commissioning, Option 1, one of the additional requirements beyond the basic commissioning is to review the contractor's submittals to ensure they are in compliance with the design documents.This step is crucial to verify that the construction and installation of systems align with the intended design and performance goals1.

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction Guide, which includes details on Enhanced Commissioning requirements1.

The LEED Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction, which provides guidance on the Enhanced Commissioning process2.

Industry resources that discuss the importance of reviewing contractor submittals as part of the Enhanced Commissioning process13.

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29 comments · newest first

Gail 10 months ago

Wait, 40% for default costs? That sounds high!

Gwenn 10 months ago

Not sure about that, C might be the better option.

Sharita 10 months ago

I think it's actual costs, furniture included.

Lenna 11 months ago

Totally agree, A seems right!

Sylvia 11 months ago

Default costs are usually around 30%, so B could be it.

Delila 11 months ago

I thought it was 30% for default costs, so B seems familiar, but I can't quite remember if that was for this specific credit.

Micheline 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards C because I recall something about actual costs being more reliable, but I could be mixing it up with another topic.

Glory 11 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I feel like default costs were mentioned a lot. Maybe B or D?

Stanford 12 months ago

I think the answer might be A, but I’m not entirely sure if furniture is always included in those calculations.

Maryann 12 months ago

I've got a good strategy - I'll eliminate the options that don't make sense based on my understanding of the credit requirements.

Noel 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the "furniture included" and "furniture optional" options. I'll need to double-check the requirements.

Ashanti 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The key is understanding what's included in the project material costs.

Sylvie 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about the difference between actual and default costs. I'll need to review that part.

Chu 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.

Lauran 1 year ago

This question is as clear as mud. Maybe I should just skip it and move on to the next one.

Whitley 1 year ago

Wait, they want us to include the cost of the breakroom foosball table? Better go with A to be safe.

Jaime 1 year ago

As an architect, I've dealt with these LEED credits before. The answer is definitely C - actual costs, furniture optional.

Gene 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jaime

No problem, happy to help!

Dwight 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jaime

Thanks for clarifying, I wasn't sure about that.

Lorrine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jaime

Actually, the correct answer is C - actual costs, furniture optional.

Juliana 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jaime

I think the answer is B - default costs, 30% of total construction cost.

Daren 1 year ago

B seems too low at 30% of total construction cost. I'm going with D, 40% seems more realistic.

Kristian 1 year ago

I think the correct answer is C. The project material costs should include actual costs, with furniture being optional.

Cora 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kristian

That makes sense, it's important to consider all the costs involved in the project.

Adelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kristian

I agree, the project material costs should include actual costs, with furniture being optional.

Jutta 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kristian

I think the correct answer is C.

Fredric 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I thought it was actual costs, furniture optional. I need to double-check my notes.

Aileen 2 years ago

I believe it's default costs, 30% of total construction cost. That's what I studied.

Fredric 2 years ago

I think the project material costs for Building Product Disclosure and Optimization cost-based credits are actual costs, furniture included.

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-ID+C Exam - Topic 6 Question 10 Discussion