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a LEED
Accredited
Professional?
Created by the LEED Committee

What is a LEED AP
An accredited professional who has
demonstrated a thorough understanding of
green building practices and principles and
familiarity with LEED requirements, resources,
and processes.
Upon successful completion of the LEED AP
exam, one should possess the ability to integrate
sustainable design concepts through the LEED
Certification process

What is LEED Certified

A Building must satisfy all of the LEED
prerequisites and a minimum of 26 points based
on the USGBC LEED Rating System. The
points are accrued by satisfying the credits. The
total points accumulated place the project in one
of the certification levels below:

Certified 26 32 pts
Silver 33 - 38 pts
Gold 39 51 pts
Platinum 52 - 69 pts

Exam Options
LEED- New Construction, version 2.2
LEED- Existing Building, version 2.0
LEED- Commercial Interiors, version 2.0
Note: Passing one of the three exam options
above will allow a LEED-AP to work on any
LEED project

Essential Study Materials

LEED Resource Guide

LEED Rating System
LEED Candidates Handbook
USGBC Website

Refer to the Study Tips Handout for additional

information

Studying the LEED Reference

Guide

Intent
Requirements
Submittals
Summary of
Referenced Standards
(get specific)

Strategies
Technologies
Definitions

LEED Credits
(Found in the LEED Resource Guide)

Credit 1: Sustainable Sites

Credit 2: Water Efficiency
Credit 3: Energy & Atmosphere
Credit 4: Materials & Resources
Credit 5: Indoor Environmental Quality
Credit 6: Innovation in Design

14 pts max
5 pts max
17 pts max
13 pts max
15 pts max
up to 5
additional pts

About the LEED AP Exam

80 randomly delivered multiple choice
questions
Total time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
15 minute tutorial
2 hour exam
15 minute exit survey

Breakdown of the Exam

Section 1:
Knowledge of LEED Credit Intents and
Requirements
Section 2:
Coordinate Project and Team
Section 3:
Implement LEED Process
Section 4:
Verify, Participate In, and Perform Technical
Analysis Required for LEED Credits

LEED Exam
Sample Questions

Section 1:
Knowledge of LEED Credit Intents and
Requirements
1. Which two of the following are considered sources of
potable water in LEED? (Choose two.)
A. irrigation wells
B. captured rain water
C. municipal water system
D. municipally supplied reclaimed waste water

Section 1:
Knowledge of LEED Credit Intents and
Requirements
1. Which two of the following are considered sources of
potable water in LEED? (Choose two.)
A. irrigation wells
B. captured rain water
C. municipal water system
D. municipally supplied reclaimed waste water

Section 2:
Coordinate Project and Team
2. A value engineering exercise has proposed that exterior
horizontal louvers above south-facing windows will be deleted
from the project. The change requires that various project team
members review strategies and reconfirm calculations for
several credits. Which three credits would be affected by this
decision? (Choose three.)
A. EA Credit 6, Green Power
B. SS Credit 7.1, Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof
C. EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance
D. EQ Credit 1, Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
E. EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight and Views: Daylight 75% of Spaces

Section 2:
Coordinate Project and Team
2. A value engineering exercise has proposed that exterior
horizontal louvers above south-facing windows will be deleted
from the project. The change requires that various project team
members review strategies and reconfirm calculations for
several credits. Which three credits would be affected by this
decision? (Choose three.)
A. EA Credit 6, Green Power
B. SS Credit 7.1, Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof
C. EA Credit 1, Optimize Energy Performance
D. EQ Credit 1, Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
E. EQ Credit 8.1, Daylight & Views: Daylight 75% of spaces

Section 3:
Implement LEED Process
3.

Which two are true statements about the LEED

certification process? (Choose two)
A. No credits are awarded during a Design Phase Review.
B. Appeals may only be filed following a Construction
Phase Review.
C. LEED certification may be awarded following a Design
Phase Review.
D. Additional information must be submitted during the
Construction Phase Review for any Design Phase
attempted credits that have changed.

Section 3:
Implement LEED Process
3.

Which two are true statements about the LEED

certification process? (Choose two)
A. No credits are awarded during a Design Phase
Review.
B. Appeals may only be filed following a Construction
Phase Review.
C. LEED certification may be awarded following a Design
Phase Review.
D. Additional information must be submitted during
the Construction Phase Review for any Design
Phase attempted credits that have changed.

Section 4:
Verify, Participate In, and Perform Technical
Analysis Required for LEED Credits
4. Which three should be included in the specifications to
inform the contractors and subcontractors of the
requirements for MR Credit 2, Construction Waste
Management? (Choose three.)
A. quantity of waste leaving site
B. description of waste material
C. approximate amount of recycled material
D. requirement to identify haulers and recyclers
E. description of the requirements for a site logistics plan

Section 4:
Verify, Participate In, and Perform Technical
Analysis Required for LEED Credits
4. Which three should be included in the specifications to
inform the contractors and subcontractors of the
requirements for MR Credit 2, Construction Waste
Management? (Choose three.)
A. quantity of waste leaving site
B. description of waste material
C. approximate amount of recycled material
D. requirement to identify haulers and recyclers
E. description of the requirements for a site logistics plan

How To Sign up for the LEED

AP Exam
The exam is $250 (As USGBC members, MBH
Employees receive a $100 discount)
Get the MBH USGBC Membership ID# from
Stacey or Andrea
Visit the USGBC Website at: www.usgbc.org
Create a profile on the USGBC website to
receive an eligibility ID. Be sure to use the MBH
Corporate ID # when creating your profile.
Once registered you can proceed to the
Prometric Website to select the exam site and
schedule the exam.

LEED-AP Exam Tips

Be aware of time!
Write down notes on scratch paper before the
exam begins.
Write down notes on scratch paper during the
exam.
Read and Re-read all questions thoroughly
If you do not know the answer, leave it blank or
mark it tentatively.

Once you have passed the

LEED AP Exam
Fill out a non-reimbursable expense report . Bill
to 81093/040/002
Attached a copy of the LEED AP Certificate to
verify that you did PASS the exam
The expense report NEEDS to be signed by
Stacey or Andrea
Turn it into Carol Averill in accounting
You will be reimbursed for the $250 (only) within
2 weeks.

Next LEED Lunchtime Seminar:

LEED
Certification
Process
Thank you.