# Free LEED AP BD+C Readiness Check

> Free LEED AP Building Design + Construction (v5) practice questions: 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, from a 120-item bank weighted to the GBCI blueprint, 70% readiness target, credit-category diagnosis, and full answer review. Independent LEED AP prep — not USGBC material.

UniPrep2Go's free LEED AP BD+C practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).

## What is the LEED AP BD+C exam?

LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) is the specialty LEED credential for professionals applying LEED to design and construction projects. It goes beyond Green Associate literacy into credit application, documentation, and rating-system judgment for BD+C project types. Candidates generally must hold LEED GA first. Confirm prerequisites and handbook details with GBCI.

- Administered by: Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / USGBC
- Official format: Official GBCI LEED AP BD+C specialty: 100 multiple-choice questions / 2 hours / scaled pass 170 (125–200), English only during the LEED v5 beta. LEED v4 testing ended June 28, 2026; the v5 beta continues until the final v5 exam (expected February 2027). UniPrep2Go check: free 25-question diagnostic, full mock 60 questions / 75 minutes from a 120-item v5 bank weighted to the blueprint / 70% diagnostic — then drill weak credit categories in the linked $11 / 120-card Anki deck.

## Official certification resources

Topic weights and timing follow published Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) outlines. Verify fees and scheduling on the official site — UniPrep2Go questions are independent study aids.

- [USGBC — LEED AP BD+C credential](https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap-build-design-construction)
- [GBCI — exam results and passing score](https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/6826371188371-Exam-Results)
- [LEED AP with Specialty candidate handbook (v5 specifications)](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-ap-with-specialty-candidate-handbook)
- [USGBC credentials](https://www.usgbc.org/credentials)
- [GBCI](https://www.gbci.org)

## Product facts

- Slug: leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check
- Practice test label: LEED AP BD+C practice test
- Vertical: building (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/building)
- Family: leed
- Linked deck: leed-ap-bd-c-anki-deck
- Linked deck status: available
- Linked deck checkout: https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/leed-ap-bd-c-anki-deck?wanted=true
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_timed_mock
- Questions: 60
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Free version: free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic (1 attempt, no signup); full 60-question mock on Mock Pass
- Free question count: 25
- Free duration: 31 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts
- Pricing note: Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.
- Mock Pass: $5 for 5 attempts on any mock — https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/uniprep-mock-pass
- Exam body: USGBC / GBCI
- Search aliases: LEED AP BD+C, BD+C
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check

## About this free practice test

A timed 60-question / 75-minute LEED AP BD+C diagnostic written to the LEED v5 specialty specifications — process and integrative assessments, location, sites and water, energy and commissioning, embodied carbon and materials, and IEQ — drawn from a 120-item bank so retakes differ. The official exam moved to LEED v5 (v4 testing ended June 28, 2026). Requires LEED Green Associate for the official AP credential.

- Built for: Design professionals, sustainability consultants, and LEED GA holders preparing for the LEED AP BD+C specialty exam.
- Topics: Integrative Process, Location, and Transportation, Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go 120-item bank written to the LEED v5 AP BD+C test specifications (content-reviewed 2026-10-13); 60-question timed session.

## Structure

- Integrative Process, Location, and Transportation: 16 questions, target 70%
- Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency: 13 questions, target 70%
- Energy and Atmosphere: 13 questions, target 70%
- Materials and Resources: 9 questions, target 70%
- Indoor Environmental Quality: 9 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

Official GBCI LEED AP BD+C specialty exam: 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, scaled pass 170; requires an active LEED Green Associate. v4 testing ended June 28, 2026; the LEED v5 beta runs until the final v5 exam (expected February 2027). v5 blueprint: 85 scored items — LEED Process 7, Integrative Process 8, Location and Transportation 8, Sustainable Sites 9, Water Efficiency 9, Energy and Atmosphere 18, Materials and Resources 13, Indoor Environmental Quality 13. This UniPrep2Go check is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic drawn from a 120-item v5-aligned bank weighted by that blueprint, with a 70% readiness target.

## LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) exam facts

- Exam name: LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C)
- Administered by: Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Questions: 100 multiple-choice specialty exam (LEED Green Associate required separately unless taking combined exam)
- Scored questions: 100-item specialty form
- Time: 2 hours specialty exam time (4 hours 20 minutes total for combined GA + AP exam)
- Scoring: 125–200 scaled score
- Passing score: 170 scaled score on the specialty exam (and on GA if taking combined exam)
- Delivery: Prometric test center or online remote proctored
- Content outline effective: 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)
- Verify current details at: https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap-build-design-construction
Official sources:
- USGBC — LEED AP BD+C credential: https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap-build-design-construction
- GBCI — exam results and passing score: https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/6826371188371-Exam-Results
- LEED AP with Specialty candidate handbook (v5 specifications): https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-ap-with-specialty-candidate-handbook

## LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | LEED Process | 7 questions — MPRs, Platinum requirements, boundaries, 40/60 rule, occupancy |
| 2 | Integrative Process Planning and Assessments | 8 questions — integrative design, Core and Shell, climate resilience, human impact, carbon assessment |
| 3 | Location and Transportation | 8 questions — development constraints, connectivity, transit, TDM, EV supply equipment |
| 4 | Sustainable Sites | 9 questions — site assessment, construction pollution, habitat, lighting, heat island, rainwater, open space |
| 5 | Water Efficiency | 9 questions — irrigation, fixtures, process water, reuse, metering, leak detection |
| 6 | Energy and Atmosphere | 18 questions — performance, electrification, renewables, refrigerants, commissioning, metering, grid interaction |
| 7 | Materials and Resources | 13 questions — whole-building LCA, low-embodied-carbon procurement, reuse, stewardship, waste |
| 8 | 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 LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) 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) candidate questions (Q&A)

### 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.


## FAQ

### What is the LEED AP BD+C exam?

It is GBCI’s LEED AP specialty exam for Building Design and Construction project application, documentation, and credit judgment beyond the Green Associate level.

### Is this free mock the official LEED AP exam?

No. UniPrep2Go provides independent timed practice — not official GBCI/USGBC exam material.

### Do I need LEED GA before BD+C?

Typically yes — LEED AP specialties require LEED Green Associate. Confirm current prerequisites with GBCI.

### How is LEED AP BD+C different from LEED GA?

GA tests green-building literacy; BD+C tests specialty application of LEED credits on design and construction projects, including documentation-oriented scenarios.

### How should I prepare for LEED AP BD+C?

Use the specialty handbook, practice scenario questions, take a timed diagnostic, and drill weak credit categories daily before exam day.

### Is there a free LEED AP BD+C practice test?

Yes — this page hosts a free timed UniPrep2Go LEED AP BD+C readiness check. 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.

### How many free attempts do I get on this LEED AP BD+C practice test?

One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.

### How many questions are on this free LEED AP BD+C practice test?

This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Official GBCI LEED AP BD+C specialty exam: 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, scaled pass 170; requires an active LEED Green Associate. v4 testing ended June 28, 2026; the LEED v5 beta runs until the final v5 exam (expected February 2027). v5 blueprint: 85 scored items — LEED Process 7, Integrative Process 8, Location and Transportation 8, Sustainable Sites 9, Water Efficiency 9, Energy and Atmosphere 18, Materials and Resources 13, Indoor Environmental Quality 13. This UniPrep2Go check is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic drawn from a 120-item v5-aligned bank weighted by that blueprint, with a 70% readiness target.

### Why is the free LEED AP BD+C practice test 25 questions?

It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.

### What do I get for $5?

The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question LEED AP BD+C Readiness session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.

### What score do you need on this LEED AP BD+C practice test?

The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.

### Who should take this LEED AP BD+C practice test?

Design professionals, sustainability consultants, and LEED GA holders preparing for the LEED AP BD+C specialty exam.

### Where can I take a LEED AP BD+C practice test online?

UniPrep2Go hosts the Free LEED AP BD+C Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.

### Is this official exam material?

No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official USGBC or GBCI exam material and does not award LEED credentials.

### What does the report show after the mock?

Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.

### Where do the questions come from?

Original UniPrep2Go 120-item bank written to the LEED v5 AP BD+C test specifications (content-reviewed 2026-10-13); 60-question timed session.

## Disclaimer

This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official USGBC or GBCI exam material and does not award LEED credentials.