LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Practice Exam

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How is a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) defined for an 8-hour occupant?

The correct answer is: 1.0

The definition of a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) in the context of an 8-hour occupant is based on the number of hours worked relative to a standard full-time schedule. An FTE of 1.0 represents a full-time worker who is present for the entire duration of the standard work shift, which is typically 8 hours in many scenarios. Therefore, if an occupant or employee is present for the complete 8-hour period, they account for one full-time equivalent. This concept is often used in building design and operational efficiency metrics to assess occupancy levels, energy use, and resource allocation in a building. When calculating FTEs for an 8-hour work shift, any occupant present for that full duration is counted as one whole equivalent, thus reinforcing the definition of 1.0 for a full-time occupant. The other choices reflect different interpretations of work hours that do not align with the standard 8-hour workday concept for a full-time position.