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USGBC LEED-AP-ND Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Green Infrastructure & Buildings | - Stormwater management and ecological design - Energy and water efficiency in buildings - Waste reduction and material sustainability |
| Neighborhood Pattern & Design | - Mixed-use development and connectivity - Community engagement and urban design principles - Walkable streets and compact development |
| Smart Location & Linkage | - Access to public transportation and community resources - Site selection and location efficiency - Brownfield redevelopment and sensitive land protection |
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The USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) syllabus spans 3 domains, headlined by Neighborhood Pattern & Design, Green Infrastructure & Buildings, and Smart Location & Linkage. The full weighted outline is in the syllabus section above — our materials strictly follow it, and so should your study plan.
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The LEED-AP-ND exam — formally the LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) — is USGBC's certification exam for validating professional skills with its technologies; passing it earns the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) Neighborhood Development certification, a Professional-level credential. It is popular among job seekers for a simple reason: employers trust vendor-issued proof of skill. It also opens the path toward LEED Green Associate, LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C), LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (ID+C), LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (O+M).
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USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) Sample Questions:
On a project with 10 residential units, which of the following would contribute to achieving Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Neighborhood Schools?
- A. Including a new middle school with a 12-acre (4.8 hectare) campus
- B. Locating three units within a 1/2 mi. (800 m) walking distance, and seven units within a one ml. (1.600 m) walking distance of an existing elementary school
- C. Including a new elementary school with a four-acre (1.6 hectare) campus
- D. Locating all of the units within a 1.5 mi (2414m) walking distance of an ousting high school
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What reference standard is used to determine compliance with Green Infrastructure and Buildings Prerequisite. Minimum Building Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used?
- A. ASHRAE 62.1-2010
- B. ASHRAE 90.1-2007
- C. ASHRAE 90.1-2010
- D. ASHRAE 55-2010
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which location typewould earn the maximum points under the Smart Location and Linkage Credit. Preferred Locations Option 1: Location Type?
- A. An adjacent site that is also a previously developed site
- B. An infill site that is also a previously developed site
- C. A previously developed site mat is not an adjacent site or infill site
- D. An infill site that is not a previously developed site
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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In ardor to achieve the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Visit ability and Universal Design. the owner of a new six-unit residential building has decided to incorporate universal design strategies throughout each home. Which of the following features contributes to mat credit?
- A. Easy-touch rocker or hand-tree switches
- B. Motion dot tic tor lighting in Bedrooms
- C. Easy-to-reach door knobs
- D. Met on sensors on all faucets
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following approaches contributes to achieving a point under Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Community Outreach and Involvement?
- A. Present the project and solicit community Input at an open house during construction
- B. Create and maintain an interactive website for discussion between the developer and the community throughout the duration of the project
- C. Conduct a one day design charrette or interactive workshop with the design team and client
- D. Conduct a telephone survey of users of similar projects in the same region
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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