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Question 1

What is the separation between the interior and the exterior environments of a building, restricting transfer of air, water, heat, light, noise and creatures?

Answer 1

Building Envelope

Question 2

What is the name for the internal clock that keeps the body’s hormones and bodily processes on a roughly 24 hour cycle, even in continuous darkness?

Answer 2

Circadian rhythms

Question 3

What is and causes diabetes?

Answer 3

A group of diseases that impact the metabolism due to insufficient insulin production (Type 1) and/or high insulin resistance (Type 2), and a leading cause of death. Results in poor blood sugar control, frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger and other symptoms.

Question 4

Qualified environmental data for a product with pre-set categories of parameters based on the International Organization of Standards (ISO) 14040 series of standards, but not excluding additional environmental information.

Answer 4

Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)

Question 5

What does HEPA stand for, regarding HEPA filters?

Answer 5

High Efficiency Particulate Air

Question 6

What are surfaces that are frequently touched by building users and occupants such as door knobs, handrails and tables called?

Answer 6

High-touch surfaces

Question 7

Which system is the integrated body system of organs, tissues, cells and cell products such as anti-bodies that differentiates self from nonself and neutralizes potentially harmful organisms or substances?

Answer 7

Immune System

Question 8

A medical condition in which the accumulation of excess adipose tissue (fats) poses an adverse effect on health.

Answer 8

Obesity

Question 9

What is the definition of a regularly occupied space?

Answer 9

An area where workers or other building occupants perform focused activities inside a building for more than an average of one hour a day or more.

Question 10

What is a naturally occurring metal found deep in the ground?

Answer 10

Lead

Question 11

What is melatonin?

Answer 11

Darkness hormone whose levels in the body is regulated by the circadian rhythm and the presence of light and in humans acts as a driver for sleep

Question 12

What is polyvinyl chloride (pvc) and how is it harmful?

Answer 12

An inexpensive plastic that is widely used for many objects. Exposure to its chemical precursors, additives and products of combustion can be harmful.

Question 13

What is the unit of measure for sound found within the Comfort section?

Answer 13

Decibel (dB)

Question 14

Regarding acoustics, what is the difference between NRC and STC?

Answer 14

Noise reduction coefficient is the average value that determines the absorptive properties of materials. Sound transmission class is the value of a materials ability to attenuate airborne sound.

Question 15

How does WELL define fine particles?

Answer 15

Particulate matter 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller. Can be directly emitted from combustion sources such as forest fires or can form when gases emitted from power plants, industries and autos react in the air. Also called PM 2.5

Question 16

What is the state of having regulated responses to environmental conditions to retain stability?

Answer 16

Homeostasis

Question 17

What is the physical area within a building that encourages concentration and attentiveness to a task among occupants through its strategic layout and design?

Answer 17

Focus zone

Question 18

What is included in the cardiovascular system?

Answer 18

Heart, vessels and blood. It’s primary function is to supply nutrients and remove waste from the body tissues.

Question 19

What are the three main types of documentation needed for preconditions and optimizations?

Answer 19

Letter of assurance, annotated documents and/or on-site testing; each precondition and optimization details what is required. For example, feature 35: Quarterly Testing only requires annotated document in the form of an operations schedule for proof of testing schedule.

Question 20

What is a byproduct of combustion?

Answer 20

Carbon Monoxide and particulate matter

Question 21

To encourage water consumption, how close should dispensers be located?

Answer 21

At least one per 100 feet of all parts of regularly occupied spaces; at least one per floor.

Question 22

What system deals with turbidity?

Answer 22

Water

Question 23

What does food contamination feature require?

Answer 23

This feature requires the separation of raw foods from prepared foods in preparation and storage areas to reduce the risk of pathogen cross contamination. Clear labeling is equally as important as it ensures healthy food preparation habits.

Question 24

What concept would cutting surfaces belong to?

Answer 24

Nourishment