Sustainable design isn’t just a trend—it’s fast becoming a contractual requirement for public and private development projects worldwide. The LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) credential proves you can drive projects through every phase of LEED certification, from schematic visioning to final commissioning. Below you’ll find a mini practice test (10 fresh, 2025-aligned questions) plus a roadmap for turning those practice points into a guaranteed first-attempt pass.

10 Quick-Fire Questions (BD+C 2025 Blueprint)

1. Integrative Process Credit
   During discovery, the project team models site energy savings of 18 %. To meet the IP credit’s energy requirement, they must:
   A) Perform a water balance study only B) Document ≥ 5 % energy savings at design completion
   C) Model two HVAC systems for ≥ 10 % savings D) Implement a solar array achieving 1 % site energy offset

2. LT Credit—Surrounding Density & Diverse Uses
   For the “Diverse Uses” option, how many qualifying uses within ½ mi (800 m) are required?
   A) 5 B) 7 C) 10 D) 12

3. SS Prerequisite—Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
   The SWPPP must conform to which U.S. standard (or local equivalent)?
   A) EPA ENERGY STAR B) EPA Construction General Permit C) SITES v2 D) ASHRAE 90.1-2022

4. WE Credit—Outdoor Water Use Reduction
   A baseline case shows 200,000 gal/yr irrigation. The design achieves 80 % reduction. How many points can the project earn?
   A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

5. EA Credit—Optimize Energy Performance
   To claim Option 1: Whole-Building Energy Modeling, the project must show a minimum cost savings of:
   A) 3 % B) 5 % C) 6 % D) 10 %

6. MR Credit—Building Product Disclosure & Optimization, Sourcing of Raw Materials
   How many permanently installed products (from ≥ 3 manufacturers) must have EPD-Type III certificates to earn 1 point under Option 1?
   A) 10 B) 20 C) 15 D) 25

7. IEQ Prerequisite—Construction IAQ Management
   Which filtration rating is required for return air during construction in occupied spaces?
   A) MERV 8 B) MERV 11 C) MERV 13 D) MERV 15

8. IEQ Credit—Daylight
   Under the sDA 300/50 % option, what minimum percentage of regularly occupied floor area must achieve the target?
   A) 50 % B) 55 % C) 60 % D) 75 %

9. Regional Priority Credits
   How many Regional Priority points can any BD+C project earn at most?
   A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6

10. Certification Thresholds
    To achieve LEED Gold, a BD+C project must earn at least:
    A) 50 pts B) 60 pts C) 70 pts D) 80 pts

Answer Key

1-B | 2-C | 3-B | 4-C (≥ 80 % = 3 pts) | 5-B (≥ 5 % savings) | 6-B |

7-C (MERV 13) | 8-A (50 %) | 9-C (max = 4) | 10-B (60 pts)

Scoring:

• 8-10 correct: Book your exam date—focus on timing drills.

• 5-7 correct: Review integrative process and MR disclosure nuances.

• <5: Start with credit category flashcards and low-stakes quizzes.

How to Turn Quiz Points into a First-Attempt Pass

1. Timed Mock Exams (4×50 Qs) – Replicate the 2-hour, 100-question format.

2. Interactive Credit Mapping Labs – Practice scorecard strategies for Silver, Gold, and Platinum targets.

3. One-to-One Mentor Calls – Walk through tricky daylight calculations and EPD sourcing hurdles with LEED Faculty–certified trainers.

4. 24 × 7 WhatsApp War-Room – Stuck on LT Diverse Uses at 1 a.m.? Ping us.

5. Pay-Only-After-You-Pass Guarantee – Tuition due only after USGBC posts “PASS” to your LEED Online account.

Need prep for the O+M specialty instead? Check our guide How to Prepare for the LEED AP O+M Exam for a parallel roadmap.

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