Free USGBC LEED-AP-ID+C Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 3

The discovery phase of the Integrative Process Credit involves a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of site selection for an existing building. This phase is crucial for identifying opportunities and challenges that can influence the project’s sustainability goals. Among the options provided, transportation options are a key factor that can be affected by early planning. Identifying transportation options helps in understanding the accessibility of the site and its impact on the project’s sustainability, particularly in terms of reducing the carbon footprint associated with commuting1.

References:

• LEED v4: Interior Design + Construction Guide1.
• Understanding Integrative Design in LEEDv42.

For the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Quality Views, the LEED v4 reference guide specifies that all regularly occupied spaces must be considered when calculating the percentage with Quality Views. Conference rooms are typically designed for regular occupancy and therefore must be included in the calculation. Spaces like copy rooms and break rooms may not be considered regularly occupied, and lobbies, while they may be occupied, are not spaces where people spend extended periods of time during which they would benefit from quality views.

References: The information is based on the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction, which applies to projects that are a complete interior fit-out and includes guidelines for achieving prerequisites and credits related to Indoor Environmental Quality12.

Indoor Environmental Quality Credit for Quality Views emphasizes the importance of providing occupants with a connection to the natural outdoor environment through window views. This credit specifically targets regularly occupied spaces. Among the options listed, conference rooms are typically considered regularly occupied spaces where occupants spend a significant portion of their time and can benefit from quality views. In contrast, copy rooms and office building lobbies are not typically areas where occupants spend extended periods, and break rooms, while important, are not always prioritized for external views in the same way that spaces designated for focused work or meetings, like conference rooms, are.References:

• LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction Reference Guide, specifically the section on Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Quality Views

Pre-consumer recycled content refers to materials that have been diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process but have not yet been used by a consumer. Sawdust from a lumber mill, which is used to make composite board, is an example of pre-consumer recycled content because it is a by-product of the manufacturing process that is being repurposed into a new product.

References: The LEED v4 reference guide for Interior Design and Construction defines pre-consumer recycled content as material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process. This excludes materials that can be reclaimed within the same process they are created in1. Sawdust from a lumber mill is a waste by-product that is often repurposed into new products like composite board, making it a valid example of pre-consumer recycled content2.

To meet the Increased Ventilation strategy under the Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies credit, the breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates must be increased by at least 30% above the minimum rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2010. This increase is intended to improve indoor air quality and promote a healthier indoor environment.

References: The LEED v4 reference guide for Interior Design and Construction includes this requirement as part of the strategies to enhance indoor air quality12.

The Water Efficiency Prerequisite for Indoor Water Use Reduction in LEED v4 ID+C requires a reduction in aggregate water use by 20% from the baseline. This includes all newly installed toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets, and showerheads that are eligible for labeling, which must be WaterSense labeled or equivalent1. While pre-rinse spray valves and dishwashers are not explicitly mentioned, commercial kitchen pot filling faucets are considered as part of the water use reduction calculations.

References:

• LEED v4 Indoor Water Use Reduction Calculator2.
• LEED v4: Interior Design + Construction Guide3.
• LEED v4 water efficiency credits: Do you know the new standards?1.

In a LEED Interior Design and Construction project, the inclusion of 25% by cost Cradle to Cradle v3, Gold certified products, and 25% by cost products assessed with the GreenScreen List Translator aligns with the requirements for Material Ingredient Optimization. This option rewards projects for using products that document their material ingredient optimization to minimize the impact and improve human and ecological health. Achieving this with a significant percentage of the total product cost can lead to exemplary performance recognition.

References:

• LEED v4 ID+C Reference Guide1
• GreenScreen List Translator™ information2
• LEED v4 ID+C Materials and Resources Credit Library3
• LEED v4 ID+C Innovation credits details4.

Incorporating a strategy where the tenant purchases energy from the building owner’s campus facility that produces renewable power to Green-e standards can contribute towards earning a LEED credit. This is because it supports the use of renewable energy, which is a key component of LEED’s sustainable energy criteria.

References: The LEED v4 reference guide for Building Design and Construction outlines that strategies involving renewable energy procurement, especially when it adheres to recognized standards like Green-e, can help in achieving LEED credits related to energy sustainability1. Additionally, the LEEDuser forum discusses the importance of binding tenantsales and lease agreements in pursuing additional credits, emphasizing the role of tenant agreements in meeting technical credit requirements2.

To meet the requirements for Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1, the design team should specify lighting controls that enable adjustments to suit individual tasks and preferences. This includes providing controls that allow for on, off, and at least one intermediate light level, such as 50%. Overhead lighting with these controls for the open-office space would meet this criterion.

References: The LEED reference guide for Interior Design and Construction provides detailed information on the requirements for lighting controls under the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1. Specifically, it states that for at least 90% of individual occupant spaces, there must be individual lighting controls that enable occupants to adjust the lighting to suit their tasks and preferences, with at least three lighting levels or scenes (on, off, midlevel) 1.

For the LEED AP ID+C V4 Materials and Resources Credit, under Interiors Life Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 1: Interior Reuse, hazardous materials that are remediated as part of the project must be excluded from the calculation. This ensures that the assessment of reused materials does not inadvertently promote the retention of hazardous substances in the interior space.

References: The information is based on the guidelines provided by the U.S. Green Building Council, specifically for the LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction rating system, which outlines the exclusion of hazardous materials from life cycle impact calculations1.

In a hot and dry location, incorporating evaporative cooling into the HVAC system is an effective strategy to minimize ozone depleting potential and global warming potential. Evaporative cooling is a process that uses the evaporation of water to cool air, using much less refrigerant compared to traditional air conditioning systems, which often contain ozone-depleting substances. This method not only reduces the use of harmful refrigerants but also consumes less energy, contributing to lower global warming potential1.

References:

• LEED v4: Interior Design + Construction Guide1.
• LEED v4.1 Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction2.
• LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction - current version3.