US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam - Topic 3 Question 32 Discussion

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

Question #: 32
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following is considered an ongoing purchase for the purpose of calculating Materials and Resources

Credit, Solid Waste Management - Ongoing?

AOffice chairs

BMercury-containing lamps

CShelving units

DToner cartridges

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Suggested Answer: D

Toner cartridges are considered an ongoing purchase, as they are consumable items that are regularly replaced as part of the normal operation and maintenance of the building. The other options are not ongoing purchases, as they are durable goods that are not frequently replaced or disposed of.

LEED v4.1 O+M Guide, page 48

Solid waste management - ongoing, U.S. Green Building Council

Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam, page 157

by Janet at Jul 20, 2026, 04:12 AM

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Naomi

12 hours ago

I agree, toner cartridges are used regularly.

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Graciela

6 days ago

I think it's D) Toner cartridges.

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Jacquelyne

11 days ago

I thought all of these were just one-time purchases!

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Lili

16 days ago

Shelving units can last a long time, not ongoing.

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Temeka

21 days ago

Wait, are mercury lamps really considered ongoing?

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Malinda

26 days ago

Agree, office chairs are more of a one-time buy.

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Corazon

1 month ago

I think toner cartridges are definitely ongoing purchases.

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Annabelle

1 month ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think toner cartridges were mentioned as an ongoing purchase, but I could be mixing it up with another category.

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