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USGBC LEED-AP-ND Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | LEED AP Neighborhood Development Specialty Exam |
| Exam Number: | LEED-AP-ND |
| Passing Score: | 170 out of 200 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 (85 scored, 15 unscored pretest) |
| Exam Price: | $350 (standard), $250 (USGBC member); Combined exam: $550 (standard), $400 (member) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based items, Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based |
| Related Certifications: | LEED Green Associate LEED AP Homes LEED AP Interior Design + Construction LEED AP Building Design + Construction LEED AP Operations + Maintenance |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Recommended Training: | USGBC Education Courses LEED Reference Guide for Neighborhood Development |
| Exam Registration: | Official Registration Schedule Exam |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing: in-person at Pearson VUE centers or online remote proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Active LEED Green Associate credential required; relevant professional experience recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap-neighborhood-development |
USGBC LEED-AP-ND Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Innovation | 6% | - Innovative strategies and exemplary performance |
| Topic 2: Green Infrastructure and Buildings | 29% | - Sustainable infrastructure and building performance
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| Topic 3: Regional Priority | 4% | - Region-specific environmental and community priorities |
| Topic 4: Smart Location and Linkage | 27% | - Site selection and connectivity
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| Topic 5: Neighborhood Pattern and Design | 44% | - Urban design and land use
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Frequently Asked Questions: USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND)
USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) is an official USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) certification exam, registered under the code LEED-AP-ND. Passing it awards the LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) certification, a credential at the Professional level. It also connects to LEED Green Associate, LEED AP Building Design + Construction, LEED AP Homes, LEED AP Interior Design + Construction, LEED AP Operations + Maintenance. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) exam presents 100 (85 scored, 15 unscored pretest) questions within 120 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) takes 170 out of 200, and official registration costs $350 (standard), $250 (USGBC member); Combined exam: $550 (standard), $400 (member). Retakes bill the full $350 (standard), $250 (USGBC member); Combined exam: $550 (standard), $400 (member) again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Active LEED Green Associate credential required; relevant professional experience recommended
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For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Computer-based testing: in-person at Pearson VUE centers or online remote proctored.
Yes, USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) recommends the following training for USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) candidates.
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USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) is organized into 5 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Green Infrastructure and Buildings (29%), Regional Priority (4%), and Smart Location and Linkage (27%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) Sample Questions:
According to Green Infrastructure and Buildings Prerequisite. Indoor Waler Use Reduction, the indoor water usage of a new building or buildings undergoing major renovations (nonresidential buildings, mixed-use buildings, and multifamily tour stones or more), must average at least
- A. 20% less thanin baseline buildings.
- B. 10% less than in baseline buildings.
- C. 50% less than in baseline buildings.
- D. 30% loss than in baseline buildings
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Acultural landscape is identifiedon a project site. Which action contributes to Green Infrastructure and Buildings Credit. Historic Resource Preservation and Adaptive Reuse?
- A. Contact the state historic preservation office of the National Park Service, or local equivalent to determine if the landscape is registered as a historic site
- B. Construct wetlands using nativeplants to improve hydrology, controlstormwater runoff. and provide wildlife habitat
- C. Hire a registered landscape architect to enhance the design of thelandscape
- D. Provide educational case study and signage about the history of the project site
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A project team has arranged to use recycled infrastructure components. Thirty percent (30%) by mass ot the new material infrastructure components contain post-consumer recycled content. Ten percent (10%) by mass of the infrastructure is on-site reuse materials.
What Is the minimum additional percentage of recycled content (by mass) that must come from pre-consumer materials?
- A. 10%
- B. 20%
- C. 25%
- D. 0%
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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For Neighborhood Patternand Design Tree-Lined and Shaded Streetscapes Credit- Option 2 Shaded Sidewalks.what size ofnewly planted trees can be considered in calculating the percentage or shaded sidewalks?
- A. Crown diameter at time of planting
- B. Crown diameter 10 years after planting
- C. Crown diameter at time of purchase
- D. Crown din motor five years after planling
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Is required to achieve Green infrastructure and Buildings Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention.Which of the following Is an objective of this prerequisite?
- A. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with the project
- B. increasing stormwater flow rates off a site
- C. Providing a long term strategy for flood control
- D. Preventing air pollution with dust and particulate matter
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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