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LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep — 120 cards + Free Mock
Anki deck for the LEED AP Building Design + Construction specialty.
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Exam version & sources
LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- LEED v5: v4 BD+C testing ended June 28, 2026; v5 beta data collection June 30–October 27, 2026, then a testing-only beta until the final v5 exam (expected February 2027)
- Official source
- USGBC — LEED AP BD+C credential
- Last reviewed
- August 6, 2026
- What this covers
- 120 cards — BD+C prerequisites and credits across SS, WE, EA, MR, IEQ, LT, IP
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Free practice test
Free LEED AP BD+C Practice Test | 25Q Free, 60Q Timed
LEED AP BD+C knowledge diagnostic — 60-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
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A team modeling indoor fixture water use for a large retail store entered only its full-time-equivalent employees. Which correction will most improve the accuracy of both baseline and design case?
Correct: (a) Add visitors (transients) with their own lower uses per day, alongside FTE staff Indoor water calculations multiply occupants by uses per day and fixture rates. In retail, visitors far outnumber staff but use restrooms fewer times per day than employees, so they are entered as a separate occupant type with their own use rate. Leaving them out distorts both cases and the fixture mix.
A project in Germany wants to demonstrate compliance using a European standard in place of a US referenced standard cited in a LEED requirement. Which mechanism supports this?
Correct: (c) A USGBC-recognized equivalency or alternative compliance path LEED is used worldwide, so USGBC recognizes equivalent standards and publishes alternative compliance paths that let projects outside the US meet a requirement using comparable local standards. A team relies on those published equivalencies, or requests a ruling if none exists, rather than substituting a standard on its own authority.
A tenant asks what it actually receives when it buys Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), such as renewable energy certificates. Which explanation should the LEED AP give?
Correct: (c) A tradable claim to the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour of renewable generation An EAC separates the environmental attributes of renewable generation from the physical electricity. Each certificate typically represents one megawatt-hour, and retiring it lets the holder claim that quantity of renewable electricity use without any change to the power physically delivered.
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Product facts
- Cards
- 120
- Coverage
- BD+C prerequisites and credits across SS, WE, EA, MR, IEQ, LT, IP
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- $11 USD
- Checkout
- Gumroad
- Exam cycle
- Current GBCI LEED AP BD+C cycle
- Delivery
- Digital .apkg through Gumroad (instant download)
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Integrative Process and Location | BD+C categories | 50 |
| Sustainable Sites and Water | BD+C categories | 50 |
| Energy and Atmosphere | BD+C categories | 50 |
| Materials and Resources | BD+C categories | 50 |
| Indoor Environmental Quality | BD+C categories | 50 |
Exam facts
LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C)
LEED AP with specialty Building Design + Construction (BD+C) validates advanced knowledge of LEED for new construction and major renovation projects. Requires an active LEED Green Associate. UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not USGBC material).
- Questions
- 100 multiple-choice specialty exam (LEED Green Associate required separately unless taking combined exam)
- Time
- 2 hours specialty exam time (4 hours 20 minutes total for combined GA + AP exam)
- Passing score
- 170 scaled score on the specialty exam (and on GA if taking combined exam)
- Scoring
- 125–200 scaled score
- Delivery
- Prometric test center or online remote proctored
- Administered by
- Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| LEED Process | 7 questions — MPRs, Platinum requirements, boundaries, 40/60 rule, occupancy |
| Integrative Process Planning and Assessments | 8 questions — integrative design, Core and Shell, climate resilience, human impact, carbon assessment |
| Location and Transportation | 8 questions — development constraints, connectivity, transit, TDM, EV supply equipment |
| Sustainable Sites | 9 questions — site assessment, construction pollution, habitat, lighting, heat island, rainwater, open space |
| Water Efficiency | 9 questions — irrigation, fixtures, process water, reuse, metering, leak detection |
| Energy and Atmosphere | 18 questions — performance, electrification, renewables, refrigerants, commissioning, metering, grid interaction |
| Materials and Resources | 13 questions — whole-building LCA, low-embodied-carbon procurement, reuse, stewardship, waste |
| Indoor Environmental Quality | 13 questions — thermal, sound, lighting/daylight, biophilia, construction IAQ, ventilation |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- Other LEED AP specialties (O+M, ID+C, Homes, ND) use separate exams — BD+C is for new construction and major renovation.
- The v5 AP specialty beta is English-only and not offered as a combined GA + AP exam; beta scores arrive after the beta closes.
- LEED APs must earn 30 continuing education hours every 2 years to maintain the credential (with GA maintenance requirements).
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- You must hold an active LEED Green Associate before earning LEED AP BD+C (unless passing both in one combined sitting).
- BD+C applies to new construction and major renovation of commercial and institutional buildings.
- Prerequisites (P) must be met before corresponding credits (C) can be earned on real LEED projects — exam questions test this logic.
- Minimum program requirements and rating system selection (LEED v5 BD+C: New Construction, Core and Shell; the 40/60 rule) frame many exam scenarios.
- Regional priority and impact area concepts appear across multiple credit categories.
Common LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
What is the difference between LEED Green Associate and LEED AP BD+C?
Green Associate is the broad entry credential; LEED AP BD+C is an advanced specialty focused on design and construction projects.
How long is the LEED AP BD+C exam?
100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours for the specialty-only exam.
Are there other LEED AP specialties besides BD+C?
Yes — O+M (operations), ID+C (interior), Homes, and ND (neighborhood) each have separate specialty exams.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap-build-design-construction. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about LEED AP BD+CStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
LEED AP BD+C exam prep
UniPrep2Go sells an independent LEED AP BD+C Anki deck with 120 high-yield flashcards for active recall and exam terminology. Built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check. It is delivered as an Anki .apkg file for $11 USD through
Built for: Design professionals and LEED GA holders preparing for the BD+C specialty exam.
Covers: BD+C prerequisites and credits across SS, WE, EA, MR, IEQ, LT, IP.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- 120 exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Linked 60-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
120 cards for LEED AP BD+C matches the current bd+c prerequisites and credits across ss, we, ea, mr, ieq, lt, ip in the coverage table — sized for daily review, not maximum download size. Start with the 60-question LEED AP BD+C practice test (free 25-question version), then drill weak rows from the table.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | 120 exam-focused flashcards |
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LEED AP BD+C study guide
Coverage focus for LEED AP BD+C
120 items align to bd+c prerequisites and credits across ss, we, ea, mr, ieq, lt, ip: Integrative Process and Location (50); Sustainable Sites and Water (50); Energy and Atmosphere (50); Materials and Resources (50).
Suggested review cadence
Weeks 1–3: 20 new LEED AP BD+C cards per day. Week four: the full LEED AP BD+C mock (60 questions) — review only missed table rows.
LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) & product FAQ
What is the difference between LEED Green Associate and LEED AP BD+C?
Green Associate is the broad entry credential; LEED AP BD+C is an advanced specialty focused on design and construction projects.
How long is the LEED AP BD+C exam?
100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours for the specialty-only exam.
Are there other LEED AP specialties besides BD+C?
Yes — O+M (operations), ID+C (interior), Homes, and ND (neighborhood) each have separate specialty exams.
Is there a free LEED AP BD+C practice test?
Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this LEED AP BD+C one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
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