US Green Building Council Exam LEED-AP-BD+C Topic 9 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 9

An office building design has demonstrated reductions in landscape water use of 30% over baseline and indoor water use of 40%. These reductions qualify the project for:

AFour points for Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction

BZero points because the Water Efficiency Prerequisites are not met

COne point for Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction

DOne point for Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction and four points for Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction

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Suggested Answer: D

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A reduction of 30% in outdoor water use qualifies the project for one point under the Outdoor Water Use Reduction credit, and a 40% reduction in indoor water use qualifies for four points under the Indoor Water Use Reduction credit. LEED awards points for water conservation strategies that significantly reduce the demand for potable water.

by Georgeanna at Feb 07, 2025, 11:59 AM

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Stephen

26 days ago

D is the way to go. These water savings are making me want to take a long, refreshing shower. Who's with me?

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Werner

29 days ago

I'm going with B. If the Water Efficiency Prerequisites aren't met, no points are awarded. Gotta play by the rules, folks.

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Pearly

1 days ago

Looks like we were mistaken. B is incorrect, and D is the correct answer for the project's water use reductions.

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Chu

5 days ago

I see your point. It does make sense that meeting the prerequisites for both indoor and outdoor water use reductions would earn the project points.

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Emogene

8 days ago

I agree with D. The reductions in both indoor and outdoor water use meet the requirements for Water Efficiency Credit.

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Kendra

14 days ago

I think it's actually D. The project qualifies for one point for Outdoor Water Use Reduction and four points for Indoor Water Use Reduction.

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Tegan

17 days ago

B) Zero points because the Water Efficiency Prerequisites are not met

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Sylvia

18 days ago

A) Four points for Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction

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Murray

1 months ago

Definitely D. Saving water is thirsty work, but these reductions are pretty impressive. Time to hydrate!

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Mozell

23 days ago

Yes, saving water is important. Let's make sure to stay hydrated while we work on more sustainable designs.

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Cathrine

24 days ago

I agree, D seems like the correct answer. Those reductions are definitely impressive.

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Kenny

1 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's either A or D. We should check the requirements again.

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Hoa

2 months ago

I agree with Terrilyn, the project qualifies for both indoor and outdoor water use reductions.

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Hector

2 months ago

I think the answer is D. The water use reductions of 30% for outdoor and 40% for indoor qualify the project for both Water Efficiency credits.

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Detra

21 days ago

The reductions in water use will have a positive impact on the environment.

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Trina

27 days ago

It's important to prioritize water conservation in building design.

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Omer

1 months ago

That's great news for the project's sustainability efforts.

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Erick

1 months ago

I agree, the project qualifies for both Water Efficiency credits.

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Terrilyn

2 months ago

I think the answer is D.

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