US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

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

Question #: 10
Topic #: 4

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The LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System considers which of the following to be a circulation network?

ADedicated rights-of-way for fixed-rail transit service

BEntrance and exit ways for vehicular use into and out of parking lots or structures

CAll motorized non-motorized and mixed-mode travel ways permanently accessible in the public

DSpaces dedicated to non-motorized travel for project occupants to use for travel between buildings

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Suggested Answer: C

The LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) Rating System defines a 'circulation network' as an interconnected network that includes all travel ways that facilitate the movement of people within a neighborhood. This encompasses motorized, non-motorized, and mixed-mode travel ways that are permanently accessible to the public. The purpose of this network is to ensure a comprehensive and integrated system that supports all modes of transportation, thereby promoting accessibility, safety, and sustainability within the neighborhood. The focus on inclusivity in the definition ensures that all possible methods of transit---whether by foot, bicycle, car, or public transport---are considered part of this network.

by Quentin at Feb 08, 2025, 07:43 AM

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Eleonora

3 months ago

I don’t know, I feel like D should be included more.

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Cordelia

3 months ago

A is important too, but C covers everything.

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Micaela

4 months ago

Wait, are we sure about C? What about A and D?

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Stephaine

4 months ago

I agree, C seems right. Makes the most sense.

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Youlanda

4 months ago

I think it's definitely C! All types of travel ways count.

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Adelina

4 months ago

I remember discussing non-motorized travel spaces in class, so D might be relevant, but I wonder if it covers the broader definition of a circulation network.

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Ligia

4 months ago

I believe the answer could be C since it mentions all types of travel ways, but I'm a bit confused about the specifics of what LEED considers essential.

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Noel

5 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like dedicated rights-of-way for transit might be part of it, but I can't recall if it's the main focus.

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Tequila

5 months ago

I think I remember that a circulation network includes various travel ways, but I'm not sure if it's all motorized and non-motorized options.

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Annita

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. The options seem to cover related but distinct transportation concepts. I'll have to review my LEED materials to make sure I understand the specific definition they use for "circulation network" before answering.

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Dong

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is that the question is asking about what the LEED system considers a "circulation network." Choice C seems to be the most comprehensive definition that matches that criteria.

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Glory

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options seem to cover different types of transportation networks, but I'm not totally clear on how the LEED system defines a "circulation network." I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Noe

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System. I'll carefully read through the answer choices and think about which one best fits the description of a "circulation network."

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