Practice 3 Flashcards
A new office project has an acoustic plan that identifies the loud and quiet zones in the space. What else needs to be identified to complete Feature 75 Internally Generated Noise, Part 1?
A.
Areas where sound proofing is needed
B.
Sound absorptive surfaces
C.
Noisy equipment in the space
D.
Sound proof windows
C.
Noisy equipment in the space
Out of the recommended weekly workouts, how many should be muscle training?
A.
Every day
B.
At least 2 per week
C.
At least 4 per week
D.
Once a week
B.
At least 2 per week
A customer service employee in Johannesburg works in a building with 50 total occupants. According to the Occupant Environmental Quality (IEQ) Survey required for Feature 86 Post-Occupancy Surveys, which of the following topics concerning occupant satisfaction must be included in the survey?
A.
Acoustics
B.
A variety of food choices outside of the building.
C.
Availability of a cafeteria
D.
Adeq nuate parking space
A.
Acoustics
In order to meet the requirements of Feature 47 Serving Sizes, what must be true of all non-circular plates served to customers?
A.
The total surface area of the plate must not exceed 452 cm2 (70 in2)
B.
The total surface area of the plate must not exceed 550 cm2 (85 in2)
C.
The total surface area of the plate must not exceed 275 cm2 (43 in2)
D.
The total surface area of the plate must not exceed 350 cm2 (54 in2)
A.
The total surface area of the plate must not exceed 452 cm2 (70 in2)
Feature 43 Artificial Ingredients requires that all food sold or distributed at a property are labeled to indicate if they contain which of the following ingredients?
A.
Artificial colors and flavors, artificial sweeteners, brominated vegetable oils, potassium bromate, BHA, BHT, MSG, HVP, sodium nitrite and nitrate, sulfites
B.
Artificial colors and flavors, brominated vegetable oils, potassium bromate
C.
Artificial colors and flavors, brominated vegetable oils, potassium bromate, BHA, BHT, MSG, HVP
D.
Artificial colors and flavors, brominated vegetable oils, potassium bromate, BHA, BHT, MSG, HVP, sodium nitrite and nitrate
A.
Artificial colors and flavors, artificial sweeteners, brominated vegetable oils, potassium bromate, BHA, BHT, MSG, HVP, sodium nitrite and nitrate, sulfites
All food sold or distributed at the property should be labeled to indicate if they contain the following:
a. Artificial colors
b. Artificial flavors
c. Artificial sweeteners
d. Brominated vegetable oils
e. Potassium bromate
f. BHA (Butylated hydroxyanisole)
g. BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene)
h. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
i. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
j. Sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite
k. Sulfites
By using sound masking and sound barriers which two human body systems can be improved?
A.
Respiratory and immune systems
B.
Integumentary and nervous systems
C.
Cardiovascular and endocrine system
D.
Immune and nervous systems
D.
Immune and nervous systems
Feature 18 Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback requires real-time measurement, recording, and transmission of key IAQ metrics. To whom must this data must be reported?
C.
Building occupants and IWBI
A business owner in a building pursuing WELL certification begins offering individual employees paid time off work to pursue volunteer activities. How much paid time off must be offered to meet the requirements of Feature 96 Altruism?
A.
8 hours of paid time off twice a year
B.
8 hours of paid time off per year
C.
16 hours of paid time off twice a year
D.
16 hours of paid time off per year
A.
8 hours of paid time off twice a year
The human body’s musculoskeletal system is most affected by which of the following WELL Features in the Comfort concept?
A.
Feature 78 Reverberation time
B.
Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical
C.
Feature 76 Thermal comfort
D.
Feature 75 Internally generated noise
B.
Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for mortality. How many mortalities per year can be attributed to physical inactivity?
A.
3-5 million
B.
1 million
C.
30-50 million
D.
20 million
A.
3-5 million
A building has recently renovated its gym according to Feature 70 Fitness Equipment. Building occupants may see which of the following muscle-strengthening exercise equipment?
A.
Elliptical machine
B.
Rowing machine
C.
Full-squat rack
D.
Treadmill
.
Full-squat rack
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that women and men consume approximately how much water a day? This amount includes water from all sources such as drinking water, other beverages and food.
A.
Women 2.5 liters and men 3.5 liters
B.
Women 2.6 liters and men 3.8 liters
C.
Women 2.7 liters and men 3.7 liters
D.
Women 2.3 liters and men 3.9 liters
C.
Women 2.7 liters and men 3.7 liters
All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption is tested quarterly for the presence of which of the four following dissolved metals or metalloids?
A.
Lead, zinc, mercury, and nickel
B.
Lead, arsenic, mercury, and copper
C.
Nickel, arsenic, iron, and copper
D.
Zinc, arsenic, mercury, and nickel
B.
Lead, arsenic, mercury, and copper
Which of the following standards embraces the creative thinking that is needed to address the complex ways in which interior spaces contribute to health and wellness?
A.
The Sustainability Standard
B.
The WELL Building Standard
C.
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
D.
The Health & Well-being Standard
B.
The WELL Building Standard
A mixed use development is in the Design Development Phase. To what standard should the Electrical Engineer refer when confirming that maintained illuminance will be adequate on vertical surfaces?
A.
ASHRAE 90.1, Appendix G
B.
Table B1 of IES-ANSI RP-1-12
C.
Local building code
D.
Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Lighting Ergonomics
.
Table B1 of IES-ANSI RP-1-12
Feature 54 Circadian Lighting Design requires that lights provide maintained illuminance on the vertical plane of equivalent melanopic lux, greater than or equal to the lux recommendations in the Vertical (Ev) Targets for the 25-65 category in Table B1 of IES-ANSI RP-1-12.
A law firm occupies the ground floor of a high rise, and their entire office has recently undergone a major renovation. The project team ensured a complete flush-out of the ground floor in order to reduce VOCs or other air pollutants resulting from the construction activities. What other precaution should the team take just prior to occupancy for improved air quality?
A.
Replace all air filters
B.
Test for radon
C.
Use ultraviolet lamps on the HVAC cooling coils and drain pans
D.
Seal ducts from contamination
.
Replace all air filters
The new Property Management team at a Toronto building would like to implement a pesticide management policy and pursue WELL certification. Where should they look for a list of acceptable pesticides?
A.
Chapter 3 of the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
B.
EPA Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P)
C.
LEED v4 O+M: Existing Buildings Credit Integrated Pest Management
D.
The City of San Francisco Department of the Environment’s (SFE) Reduced-Risk Pesticide List
The City of San Francisco Department of the Environment’s (SFE) Reduced-Risk Pesticide List
A lighting designer is finalizing the controls specifications for all lighting in a new office building. The designer should ensure that all fixtures except decorative fixtures are programmed to automatically dim to what level when the zone is unoccupied?
A.
25% or less
B.
20% or less
C.
10% or less
D.
50% or less
B.
20% or less
What are three options that can be used for water treatment to achieve Feature 36 Water Treatment?
A.
Carbon filters, sediment filters, and UV sanitization
B.
UV sanitization, water ionizers, and carbon filters
C.
Sediment filters, infrared filters, and water ionizers
D.
Infrared filters, carbon filters, and sediment filters
A.
Carbon filters, sediment filters, and UV sanitization
The average adult obtains how many minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity?
A.
15 Minutes per day
B.
5 Minutes per day
C.
6-10 Minutes per day
D.
10 Minutes per day
C.
6-10 Minutes per day
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of radiant temperature systems?
A.
Higher mean radiant temperature
B.
Lower dust transportation
C.
Saved floor space
D.
Higher relative humidity in winter
A.
Higher mean radiant temperature
With the use of radiant heating, the mean radiant temperature in a space can be kept lower compared to convective heating
For no more than what percentage of regularly occupied space should annual sunlight exposure (ASE1000,250) be achieved?
A.
15%
B.
80%
C.
90%
D.
10%
When sound masking systems are used in open office spaces, sound levels must fall within which range?
A.
30-32 dBA when measured from the nearest workspace
B.
35-38 dBA when measured from the nearest workspace
C.
45-48 dBA when measured from the nearest workspace
D.
40-42 dBA when measured from the nearest workspace
C.
45-48 dBA when measured from the nearest workspace
Building occupants who actively participate in onsite gardening activities may also benefit from which of the following?
A.
Improved immune system
B.
Dedicating time to grow and maintain a garden from home
C.
Healthy eating habits
D.
Maintaining a healthy fitness regime
C.
Healthy eating habits
Which of the following Air Features includes a requirement for Letters of Assurance from the MEP?
A.
Feature 4 VOC Reduction
B.
Feature 16 Humidity Control
C.
Feature 13 Air Flush
D.
Feature 22 Pest Control
B.
Feature 16 Humidity Control
Which of the following WELL Features has the most similarities with LEED v4 LT Credit Bicycle Facilities?
A.
Feature 65 Activity Incentive Programs
B.
Feature 70 Fitness Equipment
C.
Feature 69 Active Transportation Support
D.
Feature 67 Exterior Active Design
C.
Feature 69 Active Transportation Support
Studies show that individuals exposed to traffic noise have a higher risk for which health problems?
A.
Hypertension and anxiety
B.
Anxiety and headaches
C.
Stroke and heart attack
D.
Diabetes, stroke and heart attack
D.
Diabetes, stroke and heart attack
According to Feature 97 Material Transparency, which of the following should be made readily available to occupants either digitally or as part of a printed manual?
A.
List of building occupants
B.
All declaration information
C.
Map of all emergency exits in the building
D.
List of all organic restaurants nearby
B.
All declaration information
Which of the following is used to achieve Feature 76 Thermal Comfort through either the Standard Comfort Zone or the Adaptive Comfort Zone?
A.
ASHRAE Standard 30
B.
ASHRAE Standard 55
C.
ASHRAE Standard 45
D.
ASHRAE Standard 60
B.
ASHRAE Standard 55
How many Optimizations are required for WELL Core and Shell Compliance?
A.
None
B.
40% of applicable Optimizations
C.
One per Concept
D.
80% of applicable Optimizations
C.
One per Concept
Reverberation time, or RT60, is a metric that describes the length of time taken for a sound to decay from its original level by which of the following?
A.
by 60 dB
B.
by 55 dB
C.
by 45 dB
D.
by 30 dB
A.
by 60 dB
To encourage water consumption in a new building, at least one water dispenser should be located within what distance of the workstations on each floor?
A. 30 m (100 ft)
B. 20 m (65 ft)
C. 50 m (165 ft)
D. 40 m (130 ft)
. 30 m (100 ft)
A project team would like to pursue Feature 80 Sound Reducing Surfaces. The team is designing walls with an NRC of 0.8 on at least 25% of surface areas of the surrounding walls in enclosed offices. Which of the following WELL Features may benefit from reduced reverberation time in these spaces?
A.
Feature 75 Internally Generated Noise
B.
Feature 78 Reverberation Time
C.
Feature 79 Sound Masking
D.
Feature 81 Sound Barriers
B.
Feature 78 Reverberation Time
What is the name for the external cues that align physiological functions to the solar day?
A.
Homeotherms
B.
Zeitgebers
C.
Photoentrainments
D.
Melanopic lux
B.
Zeitgebers
Who must provide a letter of assurance for Feature 50 Food Storage?
A.
Architect and Facility Management Team
B.
Architect
C.
Owner
D.
Owner and WELL AP
B.
Architect
In order to meet the requirements of Feature 49 Responsible Food Production, which of the following must be true about produce sold or distributed on site on a daily basis?
A.
Must be labeled to indicate the presence of GMOs (genetically modified organisms)
B.
Must be federally certified organic (based on country)
C.
Must be color coded per food labeling laws
D.
Must be labeled with the USDA organic label (country-equivalent) and Free-trade label (country-equivalent)
B.
Must be federally certified organic (based on country)
What is the basic intent of Feature 57 Low-Glare Workstation Design?
A.
To reduce overhead lighting levels
B.
To set limits on glare based on measures of luminous intensity
C.
To direct the light reflection away from directly hitting the occupant’s eye
D.
To increase background lighting and provide less of a contrast between ambient light and direct sunlight
C.
To direct the light reflection away from directly hitting the occupant’s eye
Which WELL Concept includes the requirement that any bathroom or kitchen sink column of water is at least 25 cm [10 inches] in length?
A.
Water
B.
Nourishment
C.
Mind
D.
Fitness
B.
Nourishment