Practice Questions Flashcards

1
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Which of the following conditions for volatile substances should be met to comply with Feature 01, Air Quality Standards? (Choose 2)

a) Formaldehyde levels less than 9 ppb
b) Formaldehyde levels less than 27 ppb
c) Total volatile organic compounds less than 150 µg/m3
d) Total volatile organic compounds less than 500 µg/m3

A

b, d) The following conditions should be met for Standards for volatile substances: Formaldehyde levels less than 27 ppb and Total volatile organic compounds less than 500 µg/m3.

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What should the width of the entryway walk-off system be to comply with Feature 08, Healthy Entrance?

a) At least the width of the entrance
b) At least 3 meters
c) At least 4 meters
d) At least 5 meters

A

a) It should be at least the width of the entrance and 3 m long in the primary direction of travel.

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Which of the following elements should be included in a cleaning plan to comply with Feature 09, Cleaning Protocol? (Choose 2)

a) A list of high touch and low touch surfaces in the space
b) Photographs of all cleaned high touch surfaces to maintain e-record
c) A cleaning protocol and dated cleaning logs
d) Employ a dedicated employee for to check that the job is being done properly or not

A

a, c) To achieve sufficient and regular removal of debris and pathogenic microorganisms, a cleaning plan is created and presented during staff trainings that include the following elements: A list of high-touch and low-touch surfaces in the space; and A cleaning protocol and dated cleaning logs that are maintained and available to all occupants.

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What should the volume of air be for flushing prior to occupancy if it is to be followed by second flush post occupancy to comply with Feature 13, Air Flush?

a) 1,066 m³ of outdoor air per m² of floor area
b) 1,986 m³ of outdoor air per m² of floor area
c) 2,500 m³ of outdoor air per m² of floor area
d) 4,500 m³ of outdoor air per m² of floor area

A

b) A total air volume of 1,066 m³ of outdoor air per m² of floor area [3,500 ft³ per ft² of floor area] prior to occupancy, followed by a second flush of 3,200 m³ of outdoor air per m² of floor area [10,500 ft³ per ft² of floor area] post-occupancy.

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5
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What should the rate of fresh air supply to all regularly occupied spaces be to comply with Feature 15, Increased Ventilation?

a) Exceed ASHRAE fresh air supply rates by 20%
b) Exceed ASHRAE fresh air supply rates by 30%
c) Exceed ASHRAE fresh air supply rates by 35%
d) Exceed ASHRAE fresh air supply rates by 40%

A

b) Exceed ASHRAE fresh air supply rates met in the WELL Ventilation Effectiveness Feature by 30%.

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What should be the hazard tier ranking of pesticides (least hazardous) used on plants to comply with Feature 10, Pesticide Management?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

A

c) Only pesticides with a hazard tier ranking of 3 (least hazardous) as per The City of San Francisco Department of the Environment’s (SFE) Reduced-Risk Pesticide List are used.

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Which of the following chemicals may be added to water to prevent tooth decay?

a) Chlorine
b) Sulphide
c) Chloramine
d) Fluoride

A

d) Fluoride may be added to prevent tooth decay.

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What is the intent of the Fitness Concept? (Choose 2)

a) To provide opportunities for an active lifestyle
b) To provide fitness equipment
c) To discourage sedentary behavior
d) To reduce physical activity level to provide more comfort

A

a, c) The WELL Building Standard for Fitness promotes the integration of physical activity into everyday life by providing the opportunities and support for an active lifestyle and discouraging sedentary behavior.

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Which of the following allergens are labelled for food allergies to comply with Feature 40, Food Allergies?

a) Soy
b) Shellfish
c) Gluten
d) Egg
e) All of the above

A

e) All of the above allergens are labelled for food allergies.

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10
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Which of the following are eligible as Active Workstations to comply with Feature 71, Active Furnishings? (Choose 2)

a) Adjustable height standing desk
b) Treadmill desks
c) Bicycle desks
d) Standard desk with desk-top height adjustment stand

A

a, c) Eligible Active Workstations are: Treadmill desks, bicycle desks, and portable desk pedals or stepper machines.

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Which of the following appliances is banned in regularly occupied spaces to comply with Feature 24, Combustion Minimization?

a) Combustion-based fireplaces
b) Ovens
c) Space heater
d) Stoves
e) All of the above

A

e) The following appliances are forbidden in regularly occupied spaces: Combustion-based fireplaces, stoves, space-heaters, ranges and ovens.

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After how long should testing for inorganic metals be carried out to ensure maintenance of year- round water quality to comply with Feature 35, Periodic Quality Water Testing?

a) Every 2 months
b) Every 4 months
c) Quarterly
d) Once in a year

A

c) Quarterly testing for inorganic metals ensure that water quality is maintained year-round.

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13
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Under which of the following circumstances are task lights providing 300 to 500 lux [28 to 46 fc] at work surfaces available upon request to comply with Feature 53, Visual Lighting Design?

a) If ambient light is below 100 lux
b) If ambient light is below 200 lux
c) If ambient light is below 300 lux
d) If ambient light is below 400 lux

A

c) Task lights providing 300 to 500 lux [28 to 46 fc] at work surfaces are available upon request if ambient light is below 300 lux.

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14
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Which of the following Pedestrian Amenities can be provided to comply with Feature 67, Exterior Active Design? (Choose all possible)

a) A bench
b) A cluster of fixed chairs and tables
c) A drinking fountain
d) All of the above

A

a, c) Following Pedestrian Amenities can be provided to comply with Feature 67, Exterior Active Design: a bench, a cluster of movable chairs and tables, and a drinking fountain or water refilling station.

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What should be the maximum reverberation time for conference rooms to comply with Feature 78, Reverberation time?

a) 0.4 seconds
b) 0.5 seconds
c) 0.6 seconds
d) 0.7 seconds

A

a) Maximum reverberation time for conference rooms should be 0.6 seconds.

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16
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Which of the following statements are true to comply with Feature 101, Innovation Feature I?

a) The innovation feature fits into one of the existing wellness concepts
b) The innovation feature must not fit into one of the existing wellness concepts
c) The innovation feature may or may not fit into one of the existing wellness concepts
d) The innovation feature should be attempted from any other Green Building Rating System

A

a) The innovation feature must fit into one of the existing wellness concepts.

17
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Which of the following concepts addresses the hand washing feature?

a) Water
b) Nourishment
c) Fitness
d) Comfort

A

b) The hand washing feature is addressed under the Nourishment concept.

18
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Which of the following components of dispensers are cleaned to prevent lime and calcium build up? (Choose 2)

a) Aerator
b) Outlet screens
c) Protective guards
d) Collective basins

A

c, d) Mouthpieces, protective guards and collective basins are cleaned to prevent lime and calcium build up.

19
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What subsidy should be provided to employees to cover the costs of a bicycle share membership to comply with Feature 65, Activity Incentive Programs?

a) $50 per year
b) $100 per year
c) $200 per year
d) $240 per year

A

a) A subsidy of at least $50 per year is available to employees to cover the costs of a bicycle share membership.

20
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Which of the following body systems protects the body against foreign pathogens and harmful toxins?

a) Nervous system
b) Integumentary System
c) Immune System
d) Muscular System

A

b) The skin, hair and nails form the outer layer of the body, or the integumentary system. It functions to protect internal organs from impact, prevents water loss, regulates body temperature and protects the body against foreign pathogens and harmful toxins.

21
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Which of the following figure for Body Mass Index (BMI) represents overweight?

a) Less than 18.5
b) 18.5 to 24.9
c) 25 to 29.9
d) 30 or greater

A

c) BMI of 25 to 29.9 represents overweight.

22
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What does American College of Sports Medicine recommend to all healthy adults? (Choose 2)

a) Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity five days per week
b) Engage in muscle-strengthening activities at least two days per week
c) Engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity three days per week
d) Engage in muscle-strengthening activities at least three days per week

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a, b) The American College of Sports Medicine, among others, recommends that all healthy adults engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity five days per week, and muscle-strengthening activities at least two days per week.

23
Q

Sitting for more than 3 hours per day is associated with how much lower life expectancy?

a) 1 year
b) 2 year
c) 3 year
d) 4 year

A

b) Sitting for more than 3 hours per day is associated with a 2-year lower life expectancy.

24
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Which of the following is a Precondition that applies to all Core & Shell, New & Existing Interiors and New & Existing Building projects?
(A) Feature 01, Air Quality Standards
(B) Feature 09, Cleaning Protocol
(C) Feature 12, Moisture Management
(D) Feature 14, Air Infiltration Management

A

(A) Feature 01, Air Quality Standards

25
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A project has implemented permanent entryway walk-off systems and entryway air seals in a project. How will these requirements be evaluated for compliance with
Feature 08, Healthy Entrance?
(A) The designer must submit annotated architectural drawings.
(B) The architect must submit a letter of assurance.
(C) The WELL assessor will perform a visual inspection.
(D) The WELL AP will perform a spot check.

A

(C) The WELL assessor will perform a visual inspection.