LEED Study Guide 2026
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📋 LEED Exam Format at a Glance
📚 LEED Topics to Study (15)
✍️ Sample LEED Questions & Answers
1. According to the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992, which serves as the baseline for LEED calculations, what is the maximum allowable flush rate for a standard commercial water closet (toilet)?
The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 established the baseline water conservation standards for plumbing fixtures in the U.S. For water closets (toilets), the maximum flush volume was set at 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). This value is used as the baseline case in LEED calculations for the Indoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite and credit.
2. What is the primary intent of the LEED Quality Views credit?
The Quality Views credit aims to give occupants a connection to the outdoor environment through direct line-of-sight views to the outdoors via vision glazing.
3. What is the primary intent of the LEED Enhanced IAQ Strategies credit relative to the Minimum IAQ Performance prerequisite?
The Enhanced IAQ Strategies credit rewards projects that go beyond the minimum prerequisites by implementing additional measures such as high-efficiency filtration, entryway systems, and enhanced monitoring.
4. During construction, a LEED Construction IAQ Management Plan requires HVAC system openings and ducts to be protected by:
LEED requires all HVAC openings to be covered with plastic sheeting or temporary filters during construction to prevent dust and contaminants from entering the duct system.
5. Which of the following is NOT a category in the LEED AP BD+C?
Explanation: The LEED AP BD+C covers categories such as Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and more. However, "Environmental Quality" is not specifically listed as a category.
6. For air returning from occupied spaces, LEED's Enhanced IAQ Strategies credit requires air filters with a minimum efficiency rating of:
LEED Enhanced IAQ Strategies requires MERV 13 filters for air returning from occupied spaces, which captures fine particles including dust, pollen, mold spores, and some bacteria.