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US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam - Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion

The Materials and Resources (MR) section includes which of the following building products in Credit calculations?
A) Furniture
B) Light Fixtures
C) Plumbing Fixtures
D) Mechanical Equipment

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam - Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-O+M exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 2
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The Materials and Resources (MR) section includes which of the following building products in Credit calculations?

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Suggested Answer: A

In the Materials and Resources (MR) section of LEED, furniture is included in credit calculations, particularly in credits related to sustainable purchasing and waste management. Furniture plays a significant role in the environmental impact of a building's interior due to its material content, durability, and potential for reuse or recycling. Including furniture in MR calculations encourages the selection of sustainable products and practices, such as purchasing reused or recycled furniture, and implementing take-back programs or recycling initiatives at the end of the furniture's life cycle.

Reference: This inclusion is outlined in the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance reference materials, where it details how furniture contributes to various MR credits, emphasizing the importance of sustainable purchasing decisions and waste management practices that encompass furniture.


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Laila
9 months ago
Wait, are we really counting furniture? That’s surprising!
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Brittni
9 months ago
I agree, but C is a must too!
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Janet
10 months ago
Not sure about D, seems like a stretch.
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Ryan
10 months ago
Definitely A and B for sure!
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Stephen
10 months ago
I think it includes all of them.
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Erick
10 months ago
I feel like I've seen questions that mention all these options, but I’m uncertain which ones are specifically counted in the MR credits.
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Ronald
11 months ago
Plumbing fixtures seem like they would definitely be part of the MR calculations, but I can't recall if mechanical equipment is included too.
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Daniela
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question about light fixtures and their impact on credits, so I feel like that might be relevant here.
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Jacqueline
11 months ago
I think the MR section covers a lot of different products, but I'm not sure if furniture is included.
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Leonor
11 months ago
I'm feeling confident about this one. The MR section is all about the physical building materials and products, so I'm pretty sure the answer is either A, B, or C, but not D. I'll mark my answer and move on.
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Pauline
11 months ago
Okay, let me see. I remember learning that the MR section focuses on things like furniture, lighting, and plumbing that are part of the building itself. I don't think mechanical equipment would be included, but I'll double-check my notes to be sure.
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Ollie
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I know the MR section covers building materials, but I can't recall if mechanical equipment is included in the credit calculations. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Margurite
11 months ago
I'm pretty sure the MR section includes things like furniture, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures, but I'm not 100% sure about mechanical equipment.
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Luis
2 years ago
I'm just hoping they don't ask about the 'Toilet Paper Dispenser Placement' section. That's where I really struggled.
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Merilyn
2 years ago
C) Plumbing Fixtures
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Ashton
2 years ago
B) Light Fixtures
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Lea
2 years ago
A) Furniture
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Micaela
2 years ago
Hey, where's the option for 'all of the above'? That's usually the right answer on these exams!
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Alline
2 years ago
I'm going with C. Plumbing Fixtures. You can't forget about all that water-saving stuff, right?
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Annabelle
2 years ago
Furniture is important too, A. It can contribute to indoor air quality and sustainability.
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Jesus
2 years ago
I agree, but B. Light Fixtures are also crucial for reducing energy consumption.
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Garry
2 years ago
Don't forget about D. Mechanical Equipment too, that plays a big role in energy efficiency.
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Alaine
2 years ago
I think you're right, C. Plumbing Fixtures are definitely important for water conservation.
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Lenny
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think D) Mechanical Equipment could also be included in the calculations.
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Jerry
2 years ago
I agree with Dick, plumbing fixtures are definitely included in the MR section.
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Kenneth
2 years ago
Hmm, I thought it was D. Mechanical Equipment. That's the one that really impacts the overall materials used in a building.
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Dick
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Plumbing Fixtures.
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Dierdre
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is B. Light Fixtures. That's what we learned in class.
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Merilyn
2 years ago
I agree with you, B. Light Fixtures seems to be the correct answer.
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Estrella
2 years ago
I remember the teacher mentioning A. Furniture as well.
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Gearldine
2 years ago
Actually, I remember now, it's D. Mechanical Equipment.
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Oneida
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I would go with D. Mechanical Equipment.
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Roselle
2 years ago
I agree with you, I also think it's C. Plumbing Fixtures.
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Stefania
2 years ago
I think it's C. Plumbing Fixtures.
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Yvette
2 years ago
I think it's C. Plumbing Fixtures.
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