EXAM QUESTIONS - D Flashcards
Under Feature 42, Food Contamination, if raw meat is prepared or stored on site, cold storage spaces must contain which of the following? (Choose 2)
a) At least one removable, cleanable drawer or container located at the bottom of the unit, designated and labeled for storing raw foods
b) Separate drawers or sealed liners separating pork, fish, meat and poultry
c) A visual display of holding temperatures to ensure accurate representation of storage temperatures
d) Stainless steel drawers to minimize bacterial build-up
e) A humidity-monitoring device that keeps humidity levels under 60% to reduce mold and bacteria growth
a) At least one removable, cleanable drawer or container located at the bottom of the unit, designated and labeled for storing raw foods
c) A visual display of holding temperatures to ensure accurate representation of storage temperatures
What are some health risk factors associated with loud or repetitive exterior noise in urban areas? (Choose 3)
a) Integumental disruption
b) Respiratory or lung disorders
c) Stroke or heart attack
d) Diabetes
e) Myopia
f) Hypertension
g) Cancer
c) Stroke or heart attack
d) Diabetes
f) Hypertension
Which of the following are required for WELL Recertification?
a) Performance testing for all new WELL Features
b) Performance testing for ALL Features, old and new
c) No performance testing is required for recertification
d) Performance testing for Preconditions only
b) Performance testing for ALL Features, old and new
Under Feature 68, Physical Activity Spaces, spaces with 10 regular occupants must provide which of the following:
a) Dedicated exercise space of a certain size
b) Professional Exercise classes offered on a regular basis
c) Discounted gym memberships
d) Access to outdoor spaces
a) Dedicated exercise space of a certain size
Which harmful chemicals are addressed as a Precondition? (Choose 3)
a) Perfluorinated compounds
b) Phthalates
c) Halogenated flame retardants
d) Polychlorinated biphenyls
e) Diesel Fuel
f) Radon
g) Ozone
d) Polychlorinated biphenyls
f) Radon
g) Ozone
According to the WELL Guide, which of the following removes organic contaminants such as PCBs, benzene and styrene?
a) Reverse osmosis
b) Ultraviolet sanitation
c) Activated carbon filters
d) Clay filters
e) Dual-distillation
c) Activated carbon filters
Which WELL Features are modeled in part after the Living Building Challenge as mentioned in the WELL Guide? (Choose 2)
a) Feature 85, Integrative Design
b) Feature 87, Beauty and Design I
c) Feature 88, Biophilia I – Qualitative
d) Feature 92, Building Health Policy
e) Feature 97, Material Transparency
b) Feature 87, Beauty and Design I
c) Feature 88, Biophilia I – Qualitative
term “turbidity” relates to which of the following with respect to the WELL Building Standard?
a) Air only
b) Water only
c) Water and air
d) Ventilation
e) None of the above
b) Water only
Which of the following relates to the intent of Feature 88, Biophilia I - Qualitative?
a) Quantify the number of natural patterns within the project
b) Track the quantity of natural elements incorporated into the design
c) Align design with the Living Building Challenge imperative for biophilic environments
d) Ensure biophilia is considered at each design phase of the project
d) Ensure biophilia is considered at each design phase of the project
Under Visual Lighting Design, Visual Acuity for Focus, if ambient light is below 300 lux (28 fc), which of the following must be implemented?
a) Daylighting controls within 15 feet of any windows
b) Automatic window shades must be provided for at least 75% of the windows (by area)
c) Task lights must be provided with 300 to 500 lux upon request
d) The visual light transmittance (VLT) of any window film should be greater than 0.8
e) 75% of regular occupants must be seated within 25 feet of an external window
c) Task lights must be provided with 300 to 500 lux upon request
In order to achieve Platinum Certification for both the WELL Building Standard and WELL Pilot Standards,
percent of applicable Optimizations must be achieved. a) 70%
b) 75%
c) 80%
d) 85%
c) 80%
A new office building is 30,000 m² and includes 10,000 m² of open space surrounding the building. There are 250 full time occupants. How much space must be allocated for a garden or greenhouse to meet the requirements of Food Production?
a) 10 m²
b) 25 m²
c) 50 m²
d) 30 m²
e) 100 m²
b) 25 m²
Feature 51, Food Production, requires a space of at least 0.1 m² [1 ft²] per occupant be allocated for either a garden and/or a greenhouse. 0.1 m² multiplied by 250 occupants = 25.
Which of the strategies below would meet the requirements of Feature 38, Fruits and Vegetables? (Choose 3)
a) At least two varieties of non-fried vegetables offered on a daily basis
b) At least 45% of available options are fruit and/or non-fried vegetables
c) A salad bar located along the entire perimeter of the cafe
d) Fruits displayed at the cash register
e) A salad bar positioned away from the walls, allowing 360° access
a) At least two varieties of non-fried vegetables offered on a daily basis
d) Fruits displayed at the cash register
e) A salad bar positioned away from the walls, allowing 360° access
Feature 23, Advanced Air Purification, addresses carbon filtration (Part 1), air sanitization (Part 2) and (Part 3). a) Air Flow Rate Testing b) System Replacement c) Air Quality Maintenance d) Combustion Gas Minimization e) ASHRAE 52.2
c) Air Quality Maintenance
Exposure to small amounts of lead and mercury through drinking water has been linked to which of the following? (Choose 3)
a) Kidney problems
b) Type 2 diabetes
c) High blood pressure
d) Developmental delays in learning abilities in children
e) Seizures
f) Strokes
a) Kidney problems
c) High blood pressure
d) Developmental delays in learning abilities in children
What documentation is required for Feature 43, Artificial Ingredients, Part 1 Artificial Substance Labeling?
a) A narrative
b) An annotated operations schedule
c) A visual inspection
d) A signed letter of assurance from the owner
b) An annotated operations schedule
Which of the following would meet the requirements of a Feature in the WELL Building Standard?
a) Breakfast meeting serving whole grain croissants that contain neither partially-hydrogenated oil nor 20 grams of sugar
b) Company-sponsored dinner that includes labels for the following food allergies: peanuts, fish, shellfish, soy, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, gluten
c) Morning meeting with plain bagels
d) Picnic party serving juices with no more than 35 grams of sugar per container
a) Breakfast meeting serving whole grain croissants that contain neither partially-hydrogenated oil nor 20 grams of sugar
The stakeholder charrette must include, at a minimum, the owner, architects, engineers, and
a) WELL Assessor
b) lighting designer
c) facilities management team
d) biophilia expert
c) facilities management team
Exposure to pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides has been linked most strongly to what body system?
a) Immune System
b) Reproductive System
c) Integumentary System
d) Muscular System
e) Skeletal System
b) Reproductive System
What documentation is required for Feature 86, Post-Occupancy Surveys?
a) Survey results reported within 90 days
b) A letter of assurance from the facilities manager
c) A letter of assurance from the owner
d) An annotated policy document
d) An annotated policy document
Which of the following is NOT eligible for WELL Certification?
a) A new build-out
b) A commercial interiors office renovation
c) An existing building
d) A residential home
d) A residential home
Which of the following would provide improved acoustic comfort under Feature 81, Sound Barriers?
a) Absorptive surfaces such as wall panels
b) Doors with a hollow core
c) Materials with low Noise Isolation Class (NIC)
d) Air gaps in wall construction
a) Absorptive surfaces such as wall panels
High-touch surfaces such as countertops, bathroom fixtures, handles, light switches and elevator buttons must be cleaned with a UV cleaning device that has an output of at least .
a) 2 mW/cm2
b) 4 mW/cm2
c) 5 mW/cm2
d) 8 mW/cm2
e) 10 mW/cm2
b) 4 mW/cm2
Which standards relate to air leakage testing within the WELL system? (Choose 2)
a) ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005
b) ASHRAE Guideline 43.3 2015
c) ASHRAE Guideline 53 2011
d) The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Guideline
e) The National Protocol for Air Leakage Testing
a) ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005
d) The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Guideline
Independent of the portion of the building controlled by the owner, percent of the building must adhere to the requirements of Core and Shell.
a) 85%
b) 90%
c) 95%
d) 100%
d) 100%
Which one of the following would meet the requirements for Feature 73, Ergonomics: Visual and Physical AND Feature 71, Active Furnishings?
a) At least 30% of workstations have some form of adjustable height desk
b) All employees have access to a workstation ergonomics audit by an ergonomics consultant
c) At least 30% of workstations have treadmill desks with adjustable seat heights
d) At least 60% of workstations have adjustable height standing desks
e) All computer screens are adjustable in terms of height and distance from the user
d) At least 60% of workstations have adjustable height standing desks
Which Feature is subject to performance testing?
a) Feature 05, Air Filtration
b) Feature 21, Displacement Ventilation
c) Feature 32, Organic Contaminants
d) Feature 43, Artificial Ingredients
c) Feature 32, Organic Contaminants
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that all healthy adults engage in at least of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, and muscle strengthening activities at least days per week.
a) 15 minutes; 4 days per week; 2 days per week
b) 30 minutes; 5 days per week; 2 days per week
c) 45 minutes; 3 days per week; 2 days per week
d) 1 hour; 2 days per week; 2 days per week
e) 45 minutes; 4 days per week; 1 day per week
b) 30 minutes; 5 days per week; 2 days per week
Which of the following would have the biggest effect on improving employee alertness?
a) Maximize daylight exposure and provide space with 3000K LED lighting
b) Maximize daylight exposure and provide space with 3500K LED lighting
c) Maximize daylight exposure and provide space with 4000K fluorescent lighting
d) Maximize daylight exposure and provide space with 5500K LED lighting
d) Maximize daylight exposure and provide space with 5500K LED lighting
Use of a radiant temperature system enhances thermal comfort by
a) Controlling relative humidity levels within the range of 35-45%
b) Separating the ventilation systems from the heating and cooling elements
c) Supplying air from low velocity levels at or near the floor level
d) Improving ventilation effectiveness
e) None of the above
b) Separating the ventilation systems from the heating and cooling elements