The USGBC certification track carries real weight in the global IT job market, and the LEED-AP-ND exam is where that reputation gets tested. VCE4Plus built its 102 practice questions for candidates who want preparation that respects their time, and every item is reviewed by experts who follow the exam's changing trends. A free demo is available before you spend anything.
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 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 170 out of 200 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | LEED AP Operations + Maintenance LEED AP Homes LEED Green Associate LEED AP Interior Design + Construction LEED AP Building Design + Construction |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based items, Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based |
| Exam Price: | $350 (standard), $250 (USGBC member); Combined exam: $550 (standard), $400 (member) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 (85 scored, 15 unscored pretest) |
| 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: Green Infrastructure and Buildings | 29% | - Sustainable infrastructure and building performance
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| Topic 2: Regional Priority | 4% | - Region-specific environmental and community priorities |
| Topic 3: Innovation | 6% | - Innovative strategies and exemplary performance |
| 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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Your USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) Questions, Answered
The official USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) outline divides the exam into 5 major domains. The three that carry the most weight are Neighborhood Pattern and Design (44%), Smart Location and Linkage (27%), and Innovation (6%). You can see the full breakdown in the topics section above, and the 102 practice questions at VCE4Plus cover every listed domain.
The USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) exam presents 100 (85 scored, 15 unscored pretest) and allows 120 minutes. That pacing works out to a bit more than a minute per question, so timed practice matters — the VCE4Plus Desktop and Online Test Engines both let you rehearse under exam-style time limits before the real thing.
USGBC recommends the following training and study resources for the USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) exam:
Official courses are a solid foundation, and many candidates pair them with the 102 practice questions from VCE4Plus to test whether the material actually sticks under exam-style conditions.
The LEED-AP-ND exam is a USGBC certification exam that validates the knowledge outlined in the official USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) syllabus shown above. It is associated with the following credential paths: LEED Green Associate, LEED AP Building Design + Construction, LEED AP Homes, LEED AP Interior Design + Construction, LEED AP Operations + Maintenance. Employers in 2026 continue to treat USGBC credentials as reliable proof of skill, which is why the exam attracts candidates at many career stages. VCE4Plus supports your preparation with 102 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Active LEED Green Associate credential required; relevant professional experience recommended For the most current eligibility details, always confirm on the official USGBC exam page before you schedule.
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The passing score for the USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) exam is 170 out of 200, and the registration fee is $350 (standard), $250 (USGBC member); Combined exam: $550 (standard), $400 (member). Since a retake means paying the fee again, it makes financial sense to walk in prepared — a self-test with the VCE4Plus practice engines shows you roughly where you stand before you spend that money.
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USGBC LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) Sample Questions:
A project teamchooses to install highly efficient street lights and traffic lights throughout a 21-acre neighborhood project. Which credit could this efficiency help the team earn?
- A. infrastructure Energy Efficiency
- B. Renewable Energy Production
- C. Optimize Building Energy Performance
- D. Light Pollution Reduction
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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For a 100% previously developed site, which of the following steps should the project team take during the Initial stages of planning to meet the requirements of Smart Location and Linkage Prerequisite. Imperiled Species and Ecological Communities Conservation?
- A. Consult with the state Natural Heritage Program and state fish and wildlife agencies to determine if there are any threatened or endangered species on the site.
- B. Take minimum precautions A 100% previously developed site meets the requirements
- C. Work with a qualified biologist to restore ecological communities, using only native plants on at least
10% of the development footprint - D. Create conservation easements to prepare for the possibility that threatened or endangered species are found after the site plan has been approved
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A project team would like to attempt the credit Transit Facilities' and is working with the local transit agency to inventory the existing and proposed bus stops within the project boundary. Oi the five proposed bus stops, one stop will be in operation at the same time when the project completes, and two stops will be in operation in the second year alter the project's completion. The remaining two bus stops will be in operation m me third year after the project's completion. How many proposed bus stops can the project team Include in the application form to attempt the credit?
- A. Three
- B. One
- C. Five
- D. Two
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which of the following are eligible sources of renewable energy under Green Infrastructure and Buildings Credit. Renewable Energy Production?
- A. Geothermal energy used in conjunction with a ground-source Moat pump
- B. Cogeneration of electricity and heat using mill residue biomass
- C. Passive solar heating strategies offsetting heating energy use
- D. Photovoltaic energy generation purchased from an off-site location
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What reference standard is used to determine compliance with Green Infrastructure and Buildings Prerequisite. Minimum Building Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used?
- A. ASHRAE 90.1-2010
- B. ASHRAE 55-2010
- C. ASHRAE 62.1-2010
- D. ASHRAE 90.1-2007
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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