US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 2 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED AP ND exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 2

In a LEED for Neighborhood Development project, in order to earn one point for Innovation Credit. LEED Accredited Professional, the individual must have which accreditation?

ALEED AP Neighborhood Development

BLEED AP Building Design and Construction

CAny LEED AP without specialty credential

DLEED AP with any specialty credential

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Suggested Answer: A

To earn one point under the Innovation Credit: LEED Accredited Professional (AP) in a LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) project, the individual must hold the LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND) credential. This credential signifies that the individual has specialized knowledge in the principles and processes specific to neighborhood development and sustainability, aligning directly with the requirements and intent of LEED ND.

Option A: LEED AP Neighborhood Development is the correct answer because to earn this specific credit in a LEED ND project, the LEED AP must hold the Neighborhood Development (ND) specialty. This ensures that the individual's expertise is aligned with the specific challenges and opportunities in neighborhood development, rather than other building-focused specialties (Reference: LEED v4 ND Reference Guide).

Option B: LEED AP Building Design and Construction would not qualify for this credit in a LEED ND project, as it focuses on the building level rather than neighborhood-scale development.

Option C: Any LEED AP without specialty credential is not sufficient for the Innovation Credit. LEED requires a specialty credential related to the specific project type (in this case, Neighborhood Development).

Option D: LEED AP with any specialty credential is also incorrect because LEED ND specifically requires the Neighborhood Development specialty for this credit, not just any specialty.

Thus, the correct answer is A. LEED AP Neighborhood Development.

by Junita at Nov 19, 2024, 10:31 PM

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Sharan

3 months ago

I didn't realize there were so many options, wow!

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Quentin

3 months ago

Totally agree with A, that's the specific one needed!

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Emily

3 months ago

Wait, are you sure it's not C? Seems too broad.

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Malissa

4 months ago

I thought it could be D, any specialty credential.

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Javier

4 months ago

It's definitely A, LEED AP Neighborhood Development!

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Felicitas

4 months ago

I remember discussing this in class, and I think it was emphasized that the LEED AP with a specialty is necessary. So, I’m leaning towards D.

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Sue

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused. I thought any LEED AP could qualify, but now I'm wondering if it has to be a specific one. Maybe it's C?

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Glory

4 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question like this before in our practice tests. I think it was about needing the specific LEED AP for Neighborhood Development.

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Lindsey

5 months ago

I think the answer might be D, but I'm not completely sure. I remember something about needing a specialty credential for the Innovation Credit.

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Avery

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The question is asking about the accreditation needed for the LEED Accredited Professional to earn the Innovation Credit. Based on that, the answer is D - they need a LEED AP with any specialty credential.

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Ben

5 months ago

The key here is the wording "LEED Accredited Professional." That means they need to have a LEED AP credential, but I'm not sure if it has to be a specific specialty or if any LEED AP will work. I'll have to think this through.

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Yuette

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know LEED has different specialty credentials, but I can't remember if the Innovation Credit requires a specific one. I'll have to re-read the question carefully.

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Lewis

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D. The question specifically mentions a LEED Accredited Professional, so they must have a specialty credential to earn the Innovation Credit.

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Chaya

1 year ago

Haha, I was just about to choose A. Rookie mistake! D is clearly the right answer here. Glad I double-checked.

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Loreta

1 year ago

Hmm, I was torn between B and D, but now I'm convinced D is the way to go. Gotta have that specialty credential!

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Dortha

1 year ago

Yeah, I agree. It's important to have that extra qualification for the Innovation Credit.

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Zita

1 year ago

I think D is the right choice too. It requires a specialty credential.

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Francesco

1 year ago

D is definitely the correct answer. You need a LEED AP with a specialty to get that innovation credit. Easy peasy!

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Ellen

1 year ago

Exactly, that's how you earn the Innovation Credit.

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Eladia

1 year ago

So, it has to be a LEED AP with any specialty credential.

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Howard

1 year ago

Yes, you need a LEED AP with a specialty credential for that point.

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Tresa

1 year ago

I think D is the correct answer.

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Barney

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) LEED AP with any specialty credential could also be a valid option.

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Olive

1 year ago

I agree with Odette, because it makes sense to have the specific accreditation for the project.

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Odette

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) LEED AP Neighborhood Development.

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Tracey

1 year ago

I was leaning towards C, any LEED AP without specialty credential. But D sounds more accurate now that I think about it.

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Nikita

1 year ago

Let's go with D, it seems like the safest option for earning that point.

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Kami

1 year ago

I agree, D seems to be the most accurate choice for earning the Innovation Credit point.

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Hildegarde

1 year ago

I think D is the correct answer, any LEED AP with any specialty credential.

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Fatima

1 year ago

I think the answer is D. LEED AP with any specialty credential. That makes the most sense for earning an innovation credit.

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Ardella

1 year ago

No problem! It's always helpful to review the details of the accreditation requirements to ensure you're on the right track.

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Laurel

1 year ago

I wasn't sure about that, thanks for clarifying. It's good to know the specific requirements for earning credits in a LEED project.

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Monroe

1 year ago

Yes, you're correct. It's important to have a specialty credential as a LEED AP for earning that point.

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Glendora

1 year ago

I think the answer is D. LEED AP with any specialty credential. That makes the most sense for earning an innovation credit.

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