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

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

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.

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34 comments · newest first

Sharan 11 months ago

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

Quentin 11 months ago

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

Emily 11 months ago

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

Malissa 11 months ago

I thought it could be D, any specialty credential.

Javier 12 months ago

It's definitely A, LEED AP Neighborhood Development!

Felicitas 12 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.

Sue 1 year 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?

Glory 1 year 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.

Lindsey 1 year 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.

Avery 1 year 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.

Ben 1 year 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.

Yuette 1 year 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.

Lewis 1 year 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.

Chaya 2 years ago

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

Loreta 2 years 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!

Dortha 2 years ago

↳ replying to Loreta

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

Zita 2 years ago

↳ replying to Loreta

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

Francesco 2 years ago

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

Ellen 2 years ago

↳ replying to Francesco

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

Eladia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Francesco

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

Howard 2 years ago

↳ replying to Francesco

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

Tresa 2 years ago

↳ replying to Francesco

I think D is the correct answer.

Barney 2 years ago

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

Olive 2 years ago

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

Odette 2 years ago

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

Tracey 2 years ago

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

Nikita 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tracey

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

Kami 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tracey

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

Hildegarde 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tracey

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

Fatima 2 years ago

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

Ardella 2 years ago

↳ replying to Fatima

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

Laurel 2 years ago

↳ replying to Fatima

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

Monroe 2 years ago

↳ replying to Fatima

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

Glendora 2 years ago

↳ replying to Fatima

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

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