US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam - Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-O+M exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 1

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A project owner has hired a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to develop a Commissioning (Cx) Plan which will be

submitted in the LEED application to document Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Existing Building Commissioning -

Analysis, Option 1. Existing Building Commissioning. At a minimum, what should be included in the Cx Plan?

ACx program overview, project team members, and process activities

BEnergy Use Breakdown, project team members, and Capital Improvements Measures

CLow and No Cost Improvements, Energy Use Breakdown, and Capital Improvements Measures

DCx process activities, Water efficiency optimization strategies, and Energy Use Breakdown

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Suggested Answer: A

LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide, page 101; LEED AP O+M Exam Guide, page 306.

The Commissioning (Cx) Plan is a foundational document that outlines the scope and activities of the commissioning process. At a minimum, the plan should include an overview of the Cx program, which details the objectives and goals, the roles and responsibilities of the project team members involved in the commissioning process, and the sequence and timing of process activities. This ensures that all stakeholders understand the commissioning process and are aligned with its implementation.

The requirements for the contents of a Commissioning Plan are detailed in the Energy and Atmosphere Credit for Existing Building Commissioning under the LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) reference guide. It is also highlighted in the LEED AP O+M training materials that a comprehensive Cx Plan is integral to documenting the systematic process of ensuring building systems perform interactively and efficiently.

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Angella

3 months ago

Agreed, but I feel like Low and No Cost Improvements should be prioritized!

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Kip

3 months ago

Wait, why are Capital Improvements Measures even in the options?

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Clement

3 months ago

Definitely need the Energy Use Breakdown too.

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Rodrigo

3 months ago

I think D covers the essentials pretty well.

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Annice

3 months ago

Cx program overview is a must!

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Shawnda

4 months ago

I feel like the Cx process activities are crucial, but I'm uncertain if water efficiency strategies are relevant for this specific credit.

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Lonny

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where the focus was on low-cost improvements, but I don't know if that's the right angle here.

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Madonna

4 months ago

I think the Energy Use Breakdown is important, but I can't recall if it needs to be paired with Capital Improvements Measures or something else.

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Launa

4 months ago

I remember that the Cx Plan should definitely include an overview and the project team, but I'm not sure about the specific process activities.

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Marisha

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question and the answer choices. They don't seem to directly match up. I'll need to spend some time reviewing the LEED credit requirements to make sure I understand what's expected in the Cx Plan. This one might require a bit more thought.

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Vanesa

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking what should be included in the Cx Plan at a minimum, and Option A covers the key elements - the Cx program overview, project team, and process activities. That seems to align with the LEED credit requirements. I'll go with A.

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Corazon

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The question mentions the Cx Plan needs to document the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, but the answer choices don't seem to directly address that. I'll need to re-read the question carefully to make sure I understand what's being asked.

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Gilberto

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the requirements for the Commissioning (Cx) Plan as outlined in the LEED credit. Option A looks like the best answer.

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Ashleigh

7 months ago

Wait, we're supposed to commission the building, not the project manager. Though a caffeine boost might help their decision-making.

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Hershel

7 months ago

Haha, I bet the project owner is just hoping the CxA doesn't commission a new coffee machine instead of the building!

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Juliann

5 months ago

A) Cx program overview, project team members, and process activities

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Alica

7 months ago

C is tempting with the improvement measures, but A really nails the core requirements. Can't go wrong there.

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Howard

7 months ago

I think the Cx Plan should include Low and No Cost Improvements, Energy Use Breakdown, and Capital Improvements Measures for a comprehensive approach.

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