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Exam Code/Number: LEED-AP-Homes
Exam Name/Title: LEED AP Homes (Residential) Exam
Certification Provider: USGBC
Corresponding Certification: USGBC LEED

Exam Questions: 100
Updated On: Aug 05, 2026

Question #1

A Habitat for Humanity LEED for Homes project receives donations of building materials from a demolition service. Which of the following donated products will earn points for being reclaimed under the Environmentally Preferable Products credit?

A. Ten matching wall sconce light fixtures

B. Laminate kitchen countertop

C. Vintage clawfoot bathtub

D. Stainless steel kitchen sink

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Question #2

What is the prerequisite for landscaping in Sustainable Sites?

A. Replace known invasive plants

B. Use plants native to the region

C. Introduce no invasive plant species

D. Select plants qualifying as drought tolerant

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Question #3

Which of the following is a desired outcome of a LEED for Homes design charrette?

A. Completed Green Development Plan in accordance with the Enterprise Community Partners' Green Development Plan

B. Completed checklist of LEED for Homes credits to pursue

C. Schematic design of the project

D. Integrated green strategies across all aspects of the building design

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Question #4

What is the purpose of Regional Priority Credits under the LEED for Homes v4 Rating System?

A. To equalize credit requirements in all locations

B. To identify difficult credit requirements, based on location

C. To enhance the ability of LEED project teams to address critical environmental issues for the project's location

D. To provide additional points to projects depending on the building type

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Question #5

Which of the following power needs requires special consideration at the design phase?

A. 220-volt supply to laundry room

B. Electric vehicle charging station

C. ENERGY STAR appliances

D. Continuously operating bathroom fans

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #6

What is the definition of a shower compartment?

A. Has a floor area of no more than 1,000 in² (0.6 m²) with all fixtures within the compartment counting separately for calculation purposes

B. Has a floor area of no more than 2,500 in² (1.6 m²) with all fixtures within the compartment counting as a single fixture for calculation purposes

C. Has a floor area of no more than 2,500 in² (1.6 m²) with all fixtures within the compartment counting separately for calculation purposes

D. Has a floor area of no more than 5,000 in² (3.2 m²) with all fixtures within the compartment counting as a single fixture for calculation purposes

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #7

Of the following recommended strategies, which will receive credit under Sustainable Sites: Nontoxic Pest Control?

A. Install plantings and landscaping elements that repel pests and encourage biodiversity

B. Design and install plastic barrier systems around pipes and electrical conduit extending through slab foundations

C. Use a sealed-to-the-wall vapor barrier for homes with crawl spaces on the floor or beneath a concrete slab

D. Seal all external cracks, joints, penetrations, edges, and entry points with caulking

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Question #8

One strategy to help achieve Location and Transportation Credit: Community Resources in a multi-family building is to provide:

A. Retail on the street level of the development

B. Shared parking with an adjacent single-family development

C. Shuttle service for the residents to their places of employment

D. Additional parking for adjacent retail developments

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Question #9

In order to verify that environmentally preferable products are low-emitting, the project team must submit which of the following information?

A. Cost of qualifying product as a percentage of total project cost

B. Date of purchase

C. Distance from manufacturing facility to project site

D. Product literature or certification labels

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Question #10

In order to assess potential indoor humidity levels caused by locating a home in a warm, humid climate, which two factors should be considered by an engineer or HVAC contractor?

A. Pressurization and dehumidification

B. Ventilation and filtration

C. Dehumidification and filtration

D. Infiltration and ventilation

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