LEED ID+C EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Which project strategy would earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation
Option 3 Additional Strategies?
A. Implementing a building education program about the green features of the building
B. Achieving the Ergonomics Pilot Credit
C. Providing quality views for 90% of all regularly occupied areas
D. Locating the building's main entrance within 1/2 mile (800 meters) walking distance of eight
or more diverse uses - ANS C. Providing quality views for 90% of all regularly occupied areas;
EQ Credit Quality Views has exemplary performance for providing views to 90% of all regularly
occupied areas.
Which part of the LEED development cycle is used for streamlining the approach to particular
needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types?
A. Recertification
B. Adaptations
C. Addenda
D. Interpretations - ANS B. Adaptations
The process of making adaptations to existing ratings systems and their credits provides an
efficient and streamlined approach for responding to the particular needs, constraints, and
opportunities of different project types.
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,A project team has not performed a tenant-level energy model for EA Prerequisite Minimum
Energy Performance. If the team wants to submeter a ten-story tenant-space, how should the
individual end-uses be determined?
A. By submetering each section of the building based on the occupancy type
B. By installing one submeter per floor for each energy type
C. By submetering all systems that use energy within the building
D. By using historical data from buildings with similar design and operational characteristics -
ANS D. By using historical data from buildings with similar design and operational
characteristics
If the building is not modeled, historic energy end-use data from similar buildings can be found
by using the CBECS End-Use Consumption Tables for Non-Mall Buildings or the End-Use
Consumption Tables for All Buildings.
A 1-story 20,000 square foot office space has 3 rooftop HVAC units. Two units serve the east and
west wings, and the third unit serves a group of private offices. How many samples are needed
for air testing to earn EQ Credit IAQ Assessment?
A. 6
B. 1
C. 3
D. 5 - ANS D. 5
Sampling depends on the size of the building and the number of HVAC systems.
In this example the building was only 20,000 sq. ft. but there were 3 HVAC units, so at least 3
samples are needed.
In which unit is green power measured?
A. Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
B. Actual rate plus demand
C. MWh
D. RECs - ANS C. MWh
megawatt-hour
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,A contractor is documenting an IAQ plan that will be provided to each sub-contractor working
on a major renovation project. Part of the building will remain occupied during the renovation.
What steps should the contractor take to reduce indoor air quality problems due to the
construction process?
A. Increase the ventilation to all occupied spaces by at least 30% above the minimum required
by ASHRAE 62.1
B. Install filtration with a MERV 13 or better rating for both return and outside air
C. Conduct high pollution activities during off hours
D. Clean any roll-out mats in front of the building at least weekly - ANS C. Conduct high
pollution activities during off hours;
If there are occupants in the building during construction try to conduct tasks that have
pollution potential during the off-hours of the building when occupants are not present.
Painting is a good example since paint can give off a lot of fumes.
A project team believes they can generate less than 2.5 pounds of construction waste per
square foot (12.2 kg/m2) by using source reduction strategies such as modular components and
prefabricated wall assemblies for the project. What will the project team need to document for
MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management Option 2 Reduction of Total Waste
Material?
A. A 24-hour waste stream audit of the project's top five recyclable waste streams
B. Total waste per area
C. MR Construction and Demolition Waste Management calculator
D. Recycling rates for comingled facilities - ANS B. Total waste per area
Project teams choosing Option 2 need to use source reduction strategies to reduce the quantity
of waste generated on site.
The required documentation is the total waste per area.
Which of the following credits for an office project are NOT affected by space classifications?
A. Low-Emitting Materials
B. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
C. Thermal Comfort
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, D. Interior Lighting, Option 1, Lighting Control
E. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan - ANS A. Low-Emitting Materials
B. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
E. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
Notes:
The Thermal Comfort and Interior Lighting credits use space categorization to determine what
occupant control is needed.
The commissioning authority, with the help of the design team and contractors, is writing
functional test scripts for a new school building. Which order will the test scripts typically
follow?
A. The startup, programming, and testing done by the contractor
B. The sequence of operations developed by the engineers
C. The design-development guidelines in the Basis of Design (BOD)
D. The performance criteria in the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) - ANS B. The
sequence of operations developed by the engineers
Test scripts typically follow the sequence of operations created by the engineers.
How would a bicycle network be documented for a project?
A. By creating a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, and walking
routes and distances.
B. By drawing a straight-line radius from the origin and the bicycling segments in the radius.
C. By use the area plan or map showing the project site and location of existing and planned
bicycle networks within a quarter-mile (400-meter) radius of the project site.
D. By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the
network to eligible destinations - ANS D. By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle
network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations
A retail project includes a retail merchandise area, stockroom, and two private offices. What
strategy would meet all of the requirements for EQ Credit Thermal Comfort Control?
A. Group thermal comfort controls for the merchandise area
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Which project strategy would earn an exemplary performance point under IN Credit Innovation
Option 3 Additional Strategies?
A. Implementing a building education program about the green features of the building
B. Achieving the Ergonomics Pilot Credit
C. Providing quality views for 90% of all regularly occupied areas
D. Locating the building's main entrance within 1/2 mile (800 meters) walking distance of eight
or more diverse uses - ANS C. Providing quality views for 90% of all regularly occupied areas;
EQ Credit Quality Views has exemplary performance for providing views to 90% of all regularly
occupied areas.
Which part of the LEED development cycle is used for streamlining the approach to particular
needs, constraints, and opportunities of different project types?
A. Recertification
B. Adaptations
C. Addenda
D. Interpretations - ANS B. Adaptations
The process of making adaptations to existing ratings systems and their credits provides an
efficient and streamlined approach for responding to the particular needs, constraints, and
opportunities of different project types.
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,A project team has not performed a tenant-level energy model for EA Prerequisite Minimum
Energy Performance. If the team wants to submeter a ten-story tenant-space, how should the
individual end-uses be determined?
A. By submetering each section of the building based on the occupancy type
B. By installing one submeter per floor for each energy type
C. By submetering all systems that use energy within the building
D. By using historical data from buildings with similar design and operational characteristics -
ANS D. By using historical data from buildings with similar design and operational
characteristics
If the building is not modeled, historic energy end-use data from similar buildings can be found
by using the CBECS End-Use Consumption Tables for Non-Mall Buildings or the End-Use
Consumption Tables for All Buildings.
A 1-story 20,000 square foot office space has 3 rooftop HVAC units. Two units serve the east and
west wings, and the third unit serves a group of private offices. How many samples are needed
for air testing to earn EQ Credit IAQ Assessment?
A. 6
B. 1
C. 3
D. 5 - ANS D. 5
Sampling depends on the size of the building and the number of HVAC systems.
In this example the building was only 20,000 sq. ft. but there were 3 HVAC units, so at least 3
samples are needed.
In which unit is green power measured?
A. Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
B. Actual rate plus demand
C. MWh
D. RECs - ANS C. MWh
megawatt-hour
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,A contractor is documenting an IAQ plan that will be provided to each sub-contractor working
on a major renovation project. Part of the building will remain occupied during the renovation.
What steps should the contractor take to reduce indoor air quality problems due to the
construction process?
A. Increase the ventilation to all occupied spaces by at least 30% above the minimum required
by ASHRAE 62.1
B. Install filtration with a MERV 13 or better rating for both return and outside air
C. Conduct high pollution activities during off hours
D. Clean any roll-out mats in front of the building at least weekly - ANS C. Conduct high
pollution activities during off hours;
If there are occupants in the building during construction try to conduct tasks that have
pollution potential during the off-hours of the building when occupants are not present.
Painting is a good example since paint can give off a lot of fumes.
A project team believes they can generate less than 2.5 pounds of construction waste per
square foot (12.2 kg/m2) by using source reduction strategies such as modular components and
prefabricated wall assemblies for the project. What will the project team need to document for
MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management Option 2 Reduction of Total Waste
Material?
A. A 24-hour waste stream audit of the project's top five recyclable waste streams
B. Total waste per area
C. MR Construction and Demolition Waste Management calculator
D. Recycling rates for comingled facilities - ANS B. Total waste per area
Project teams choosing Option 2 need to use source reduction strategies to reduce the quantity
of waste generated on site.
The required documentation is the total waste per area.
Which of the following credits for an office project are NOT affected by space classifications?
A. Low-Emitting Materials
B. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
C. Thermal Comfort
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, D. Interior Lighting, Option 1, Lighting Control
E. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan - ANS A. Low-Emitting Materials
B. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
E. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
Notes:
The Thermal Comfort and Interior Lighting credits use space categorization to determine what
occupant control is needed.
The commissioning authority, with the help of the design team and contractors, is writing
functional test scripts for a new school building. Which order will the test scripts typically
follow?
A. The startup, programming, and testing done by the contractor
B. The sequence of operations developed by the engineers
C. The design-development guidelines in the Basis of Design (BOD)
D. The performance criteria in the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) - ANS B. The
sequence of operations developed by the engineers
Test scripts typically follow the sequence of operations created by the engineers.
How would a bicycle network be documented for a project?
A. By creating a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, and walking
routes and distances.
B. By drawing a straight-line radius from the origin and the bicycling segments in the radius.
C. By use the area plan or map showing the project site and location of existing and planned
bicycle networks within a quarter-mile (400-meter) radius of the project site.
D. By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the
network to eligible destinations - ANS D. By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle
network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations
A retail project includes a retail merchandise area, stockroom, and two private offices. What
strategy would meet all of the requirements for EQ Credit Thermal Comfort Control?
A. Group thermal comfort controls for the merchandise area
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