US Green Building Council Exam LEED AP ND Topic 6 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED AP ND exam

Question #: 1
Topic #: 6

Which of the following sites meets the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) for a project targeting LEED for Neighborhood Development certification?

AA site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that contains two habitable buildings

BA site with an area of 1.200 acres (465.62 hectares) that contains five habitable buildings

CA silo with an area of 1 .200 acres (485 62 hectares) that contains one Habitable building

DA site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that doesn't contain any habitable buildings

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Suggested Answer: B

To meet the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) for a LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) certification, a project must encompass a minimum area that includes at least one habitable building. The MPRs are designed to ensure that the project is of a scale that supports neighborhood-level sustainability strategies. A site with an area of 1,200 acres (465.62 hectares) containing five habitable buildings meets these requirements. The presence of multiple habitable buildings aligns with the intent of the LEED ND program to develop sustainable, vibrant neighborhoods.

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Jeannetta

1 months ago

Ha! A silo as a habitable building, that's a good one. But seriously, I think B) is the correct answer. Five habitable buildings on a 1.200-acre site sounds like it meets the requirements.

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Domitila

7 days ago

D) is definitely not the right choice, no habitable buildings on a 1.600-acre site wouldn't meet the requirements.

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Noel

9 days ago

A silo as a habitable building? That's a unique concept, but I still believe B) is the best option.

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Ciara

18 days ago

I think A) could also be a valid choice, two habitable buildings on a 1.600-acre site.

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Elly

25 days ago

I agree, B) seems like the most suitable option for meeting the requirements.

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Franklyn

2 months ago

I'm going with C) A silo with an area of 1 .200 acres (485 62 hectares) that contains one Habitable building. Come on, a silo? That's got to be a trick question!

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Rutha

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. I think D) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that doesn't contain any habitable buildings might be the right answer. Isn't the purpose of LEED to promote sustainable development, not just habitable buildings?

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Pamella

1 months ago

Yes, that makes sense. It's important to consider the overall impact on the environment.

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Glory

1 months ago

I agree, LEED focuses on sustainable development, not just habitable buildings.

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Dominga

2 months ago

I think D) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that doesn't contain any habitable buildings is the right answer.

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Emilio

2 months ago

But option C also meets the MPR with one habitable building in a silo, so that could be a valid choice too.

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Nu

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe option B is the correct choice as it has five habitable buildings.

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Emilio

2 months ago

I think option A meets the MPR because it has two habitable buildings.

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Verda

2 months ago

B) A site with an area of 1.200 acres (465.62 hectares) that contains five habitable buildings seems like the correct answer. The minimum program requirements for LEED for Neighborhood Development certification include having a site with at least two habitable buildings.

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Ashton

1 months ago

D) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that doesn't contain any habitable buildings

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Elli

1 months ago

C) A silo with an area of 1.200 acres (485.62 hectares) that contains one habitable building

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Leeann

1 months ago

B) A site with an area of 1.200 acres (465.62 hectares) that contains five habitable buildings

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Stevie

2 months ago

A) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that contains two habitable buildings

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