USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) - LEED-AP-ND Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
What Is the existing or granted right to use property for specific types and quantities of land uses?

A. Development Agreement B. Certificate of Occupancy C. Entitlement D. Building Permit

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 2
A creek tuna through a project site containing adjacent degraded wetlands In order to achieve Smart Location and Linkage Credit. Restoration of Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies, the developer Is restoring the wetlands and establishing a conservation easement in collaboration with a state land conservation organization Once restored, what is the minimum amount of time this area must be protected from development and the minimum amount of time the maintenance be funded?

A. Protected for the purposes of long term conservation; maintained for a minimum of one year B. Protected for the purposes of long term conservation; maintained for a minimum of three years C. Protected for 30 years; maintained tor a minimum of one year D. Protected for 30 years; maintained for a minimum of three years

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 3
In a LEED for Neighborhood Development project, in order to earn one point for Innovation Credit. LEED Accredited Professional, the individual must have which accreditation?

A. LEED AP with any specialty credential B. Any LEED AP without specialty credential C. LEED AP Building Design and Construction D. LEED AP Neighborhood Development

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 4
A community seeking LEED tor Neighborhood Development Certificationisplanning to design and constructa permanent gardenand provide related facilities for local residents to cultivate food production. The community Is in an area of 10 acres (4.05 hectares) and contains 120 dwelling units. According to the requirements of'local food production.* what is the minimum area of the community garden?

A.

B.

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D.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 5
To meet the requirement of Smart Location and Linkage Credit. Access to Quality Transit, on a
600-ace 1243 hectares) site with 3,500 dwelling units, what Is the minimum number of units that must be within 1/4 mi. (400 m) walk distance of an existing streetcar stop?

A. 1,400 units B. 1,050 units C. 350 unite D. 1,750 units

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 6
Which of thefollowing would meet the requirements of an infill site?

A. At least 75% of its boundary borders parcels that are Individually at least 50% previously disturbed, and aggregate are at least 75% previously disturbed B. At least 25% of its Boundary Borders parcels that are each at least 75% previously disturbed C. At least 50% of the land area, exclusive of rights-of-way. within a 1/2 mi. (0.8 km) distance from the project boundary Is previously disturbed D. The site. in combination with bordering parcels, forms an aggregate parcel whose boundary Is 50% bounded by parcels that ore individually at least 75% previously disturbed, and in aggregate are at least
75% previously disturbed

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 7
Which location typewould earn the maximum points under the Smart Location and Linkage Credit. Preferred Locations Option 1: Location Type?

A. An adjacent site that is also a previously developed site B. An infill site that is not a previously developed site C. A previously developed site mat is not an adjacent site or infill site D. An infill site that is also a previously developed site

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following is a minimum program requirement of LEED Neighborhood Development?

A. Contain one habitable building and be no larger man 1,000 acres (405 Declares) B. Contain two habitable buildings and be no larger man 1,500 acres (607 5 hectares) C. Contain two habitable buildings and be no larger man 1,000 acres (405 Declares) D. Contain one habitable building and be no larger than 1,500 acres (607 5 hectares)

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 9
A seven-story mixed-use project Hasa zoning setback requirement of40 ft. (12 m). street level retail along
75% ofIts block length and an at-grade parking garage entryway along the remaining 25% of the block length.
Which ofthe following strategies will improve the project's walkability?

A. Use Low Impact Development strategies B. Locate the project 1/2 mi, (0,8 km) from a bus stop C. Provide clear ground floor windows D. Specify pervious paving

Correct Answer: C

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