LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 55

A building manager is comparing the operating cost of the existing boiler to the purchase and operation of a new and more efficient boiler. The building manager discovers that although the upfront cost is significant, purchasing the new boiler would drastically decrease the cost of running and operating the system. This exercise is called

Answer options

• A. life-cycle costing
• B. value engineering
• C. integrated design
• D. life-cycle assessment

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, life-cycle costing, which refers to analyzing the total cost of ownership over the life of an asset, including initial purchase and ongoing operational costs. Options B, C, and D do not specifically address the comparison of costs over the life of a product, making them less applicable in this context.