WELL AP - QUESTIONS Flashcards
Approximately how many liters of air do we breathe per day?
15,000 liters
Which of the following Features would most likely help to minimize moisture in HVAC equipment?
Feature 14, Air Infiltration Management
How large must space be to require a Demand Controlled Ventilation measure?
500 square feet
What are the two parts of Feature 29, Cleaning Equipment?
Equipment and Cleaning Agents
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Chemical Storage
Which is a requirement for internally generated noise from mechanical equipment?
Open office spaces and lobbies must have a maximum NC of 40
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Closed offices must have a maximum Noise Criteria of 35
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Conference rooms must have a maximum noise criteria of 30
What percentage of American adults are considered obese?
35%
Which of the following addresses Free Address and Personal Thermal Comfort Devices?
Feature 82, Individual Thermal Comfort
Sitting for more than ___ hours per day is associated with a ___-year lower life expectancy.
3, 2
What steps does the Project Team need to follow to successfully achieve WELL?
Register project on WELL Online, Gather project information and prepare documentation, Submit for Documentation Review, Schedule Performance Verification
What percentage of our time is spent within the built environment?
90%
For which of the following does the Feature 37, Drinking Water Promotion set limits?
Dissolved minerals
Which of the following is effective in removing organic contaminants like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), benzene, and styrene from water?
Carbon filters
Which of following Features requires employers to offer each employee a self-monitoring device - biomarkers associated with occupant health and wellness, including, but not limited to, heart rate variability, sleep quality and duration, activity levels, and body mass?
Feature 94, Self-Monitoring
Photosensitive cells in the eye used to differentiate colors and brightness in moderate and high levels of illumination + Daytime vision
Cone Cells
Photosensitive cells in the eye used to discern peripheral vision in low levels of illumination + night time vision
Rod Cells
Which of the following are parts of Feature 52, Mindful Eating?
Break Area Furnishings
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Eating Spaces
What does the acronym PAHs abbreviate?
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Which of the following represent the 6 major air pollutants?
Carbon Monoxide, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide, Ozone, Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide
What percentage of adults worldwide are considered obese?
13%
What percentage of adults worldwide are considered overweight?
40%
What percentage of American adults are considered overweight?
69%
Group of diseases that impact the metabolism due to insufficient insulin production and/or high insulin resistance, and are considered a leading cause of death?
Diabetes
Which of the following is not a part of Feature 81, Sound Barriers?
Glazing Specifications
To what angle should computer screens at desks located within 4.5 meters or 15 feet of view windows be perpendicularly oriented to the plane of the nearest window?
20°
Which of the following Features addresses Lease Depth and Window Access?
Feature 61, Right to Light
Which of the following terms describes the aesthetic mottling of the teeth?
Fluorosis
Feature 19, Operable Windows requires which of the following to be monitored? (Choose 4)
Feature 19, Operable Windows requires which of the following to be monitored? (Choose 4)
Ozone, PM10, Temperature, Humidity
Feature 72, ADA Accessible Design Standards impacts which of the following bodily systems?
Muscular, Skeletal
What is the primary reason fluoride is added to water according to the WELL Building Standard?
Fluoride prevents tooth decay
Which of the following are technologies prescribed by Feature 36, Water Treatment that are designed to maintain high water quality irrespective of variations to the water supply through the provisioning of various precautionary filtration and sterilization processes? (Choose 3)
Carbon filters, Sediment filters, UV sanitization
Which filters are intended to remove dissolved metals from water.
Reverse osmosis (RO) systems or Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF)
Which filters are designed to address smaller particles in the air.
Media filters
What does the acronym LRV stand for?
Light Reflectance Values
Are parking garages and lots included in the area calculations for WELL Pilot projects
Not included
Which of the following primary personal and environmental variables contribute to an occupant’s thermal comfort? (Choose 6)
Air speed, Dry bulb temperature, Radiant temperature, Humidity, Metabolic rate, Clothing
Which of the following contaminants, naturally occurring or inadvertently introduced into water, can pose serious health threats? (Choose 5)
Lead, Arsenic, Glyphosate, Atrazine, Microbes
Which of the following terms is a metric that describes the length of time it takes for a sound to decay by 60 dB from its original level?
Reverberation time (RT60)
Which of the following Features addresses Cold Storage?
Feature 42, Food Contamination
Which term refers to a type of dementia marked by the loss of cognitive ability, affecting memory, thinking and behavior generally over a period of 10 to 15 years?
Alzheimer’s Disease
Feature 95, Stress and Addiction Treatment impacts all but which of the following bodily systems?
Muscular
Under Feature 89, Adaptable Space, areas greater than 1,860 m2 (20,000 ft2) must provide a designated quiet space that meets which of the following requirements?
Noise Criteria (NC) from mechanical systems is 30 or lower.
What is (NRC) is an average value that determines the absorptive properties of materials. The larger the NRC value, the better the material is at absorbing sound under standardized conditions.
Noise Reduction Coefficient
Feature 100, Biophilia II – Quantitative?
Indoor Biophilia
Water Feature
Outdoor Biophilia
Which type of cells are critical to the circadian system, sending information to various parts of the brain to trigger reactions downstream in the body, with peak sensitivity to teal-blue light?
Photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs)
Light exposure in the evening will shift our circadian rhythm ___________.
back (phase delay)
Feature 18, Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback requires real-time measurement, recording and transmission of key indoor air quality metrics as well as ambient outdoor air quality. To whom is this data is reported? (Choose 2)
Building occupants, IWBI
Which of the following represents the elements necessary to execute Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO)?
A combination of UV light rays with TiO2-coated filter
Photocatalytic Oxidation is incorporated into Feature:
Feature 23, Advanced Air Purification
Which of the following Features includes a requirement for precautionary material selection?
Feature 26, Enhanced Material Safety
According to the WELL Building Standard, proximity to highly travelled roads and manufacturing plants can affect outdoor air quality, increasing ozone and VOC content, and in turn, diminishing indoor air quality. Which of the following strategies would be of most help with mitigating air pollution from highly traveled roads and manufacturing plants?
Carbon filters
How many premature deaths worldwide does air pollution contribute to per year?
Approximately 7 million, 1 in 8
The life expectancy among those with mental illness is more than ____ shorter compared to those without mental illness?
10 years
If a project decides to utilize indoor or outdoor plants, which of the following Features could be most affected?
Feature 10, Pesticide Management - (use of pesticides and herbicides on plants)
An increase in relative humidity of 35% can increase the emissions of formaldehyde by which of the following factors?
x1.8 to 2.6
Which of the following represents the definition of a candela (cd)?
Measurement of luminous intensity and the SI base unit of light
Which of the following is required for Construction Pollution Management? (Choose 4)
Duct Protection,
Filter Replacement prior to occupancy,
Moisture Absorption Management ,
Walk-off mats used at entryways to contain dust
Which represents a requirement in the Nourishment section of WELL? (Choose 2)
The diameter of circular plates must be no larger than 10 inches, All meat must be Federally Certified Organic AND Humane Certified
What is the total volume per occupant storage capacity requirement for Feature 50, Food Storage?
20 liters per occupant,
but no more than 7,000 liters of combined space
Dry Bulb Temprature (DBT)
Temperature of air measured by a thermometer freely exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture, without accounting for humidity
What is the difference between chlorine & chloramine versus trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs)?
Chlorine and chloramine are disinfectants; trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids are disinfectant byproducts
Which of the following describes the term “zeitgebers”?
External cues that align physiological functions to the solar day in the 24-hour cycle
Which of the following Features addresses Healthy Sunlight Exposure?
Feature 62, Daylight Modeling
Feature 73, Ergonomics: Visual and Physical addresses
Visual Ergonomics, Desk Height Flexibility, and Seat Flexibility.
Seat Flexibility
Desk Height Flexibility
Visual Ergonomics
Which word is used to describe different WELL project types?
WELL Typologies
In order to comply with the Charitable Activities part of Feature 96, Altruism, how many of hours of paid time, as organized by the employer for a registered charity twice a year, is required?
8 hours
What do R9 values take into consideration?
How we perceive saturation of warmer hues (Red light)
Under Feature 81, Sound Barriers, what is required for wall construction specifications?
enclosed offices must have a minimum STC of 40 when a sound masking system is present,
or minimum STC of 45 when no sound masking system is used.
Conference rooms and teleconference rooms must have a minimum STC of 53 on walls adjoining private offices, conference rooms or other teleconference rooms.
Which of the following are parts for Feature 51, Food Production? (Choose 2)
Gardening Space,
Planting Support
Feature 79. Sound Masking impacts which of the following bodily systems? (Choose 2)
Nervous,
Immune
Which of the following is a widely used herbicide that may lead to kidney problems and reproductive difficulties?
Glyphosate
Feature 33: Agricultural Contaminants
Feature 10, Pesticide Management
What are the two parts to Feature 28, Cleanable Environment? (Choose 2)
Material Properties,
Cleanability
remove VOCs and ozone in air
Carbon filters
n order to maintain a current certification (for New and Existing Buildings and for New and Existing Interiors), a project must file an application for recertification no later than:
3 years
The Health and Wellness Library part of Feature 84, Health and Wellness Awareness requires at least one book title or one magazine subscription for every
20 occupants
What do ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, also known as UVGI, devices manage?
Mold and bacteria on cooling coils
Feature 06, Microbe and Mold Control
High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) can lead to which of the following? (Choose 3)
Metabolic syndrome, Hypertension, Depression
What does the acronym THM stand for?
Trihalomethane
What does Feature 01, Air Quality Standards require as an independent means of verifying that the building is meeting critical air quality requirements?
An assessor to complete a performance test after occupancy
Filing an application for recertification extends the validity of the project’s original certification period for ____ months, during which time the project must satisfactorily complete the recertification process to determine that the building continues to perform to the WELL standard.
6 months
What is the correct term for keeping the body’s internal clocks synchronized?
Circadian photoentrainment
What is the average life expectancy of a smoker in relation to a nonsmoker?
10 years
Which of the following represents the definition of a Health Product Declaration (HPD)?
A standard format for reporting product content and associated health information for building products and materials
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are included in a particular type of chemical that increase what quality in materials?
Fire resistance
Flame retardant chemicals
Which of the following are included in the top ten risk factors contributing to global mortality, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)? (Choose 2)
Insufficient fruit intake,
Insufficient vegetable intake
Which of the following refers to the internal clock that keeps the body’s hormones and bodily processes on a roughly 24-hour cycle, even in continuous darkness?
Circadian rhythm
Which of the following does Feature 98, Organizational Transparency incorporate to support fair and equitable organizations? (Choose 2)
JUST participation, GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
The New and Existing Buildings typology addresses the full scope of project design and construction as well as aspects of building operations. This typology is applicable to office buildings where a minimum of ____ of the total area is occupied by the building owner and is operated by the same management.
90%
Which term best describes the state of having regulated responses to environmental conditions to retain stability as covered within the WELL Building Standard?
Homeostasis
What does the acronym PBDEs stand for?
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
Which of the following is among the most widely used pesticides in the United States and among the most commonly detected pesticides in drinking water?
Atrazine
What pollutant serves as a proxy for other indoor pollutants?
Carbon Dioxide
How many servings of fruit per day do the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend?
4
Volatile Organic Compounds, also known as VOCs, include which of the following? (Choose 2)
Benzene, Formaldehyde
In order to comply with the Information Reporting part of Feature 86, Post-Occupancy Surveys, aggregate results from surveys must be reported within 30 days to
building owners, building managers, building occupants (upon request) and the International WELL Building Institute.
Which term best describes the lack of oxygen delivery of body tissues that can cause nausea, lack of consciousness, and death?
hypoxia
Carbon monoxide has ___ times the binding affinity for hemoglobin compared to oxygen, thus preventing oxygen from being delivered to the body, leading to hypoxia.
210x
Which of the following are parts for Feature 48, Special Diets? (Choose 6)
Egg-free, Gluten-free, Lactose-free, Peanut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
In order to satisfy Part 1: Bicycle Storage and Support of Feature 69, Active Transportation Support, separate and secure bicycle storage for at least 5% of regular building occupants, as well as short-term bicycle storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors, are required to be within how many feet of the building’s main entrance?
650 feet
VOC levels can be up to how many times higher indoors than outdoors?
5 times more
Which of the following represents the definition of aerosols?
Substances consisting of very fine particles of a liquid or solid suspended in a gas
Which of the following chemicals are commonly added to water to kill pathogen organisms and can lead to the formation of disinfectant byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs), as well as N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which may lead to cancer and other adverse health effects when exposure occurs at levels above the EPA standards? (Choose 2)
Chlorine, Chloramine
Which of the following are designed to absorb volatile pollutants and remove the largest particles?
Carbon filters
Which of the following are designed to address smaller particles?
Media filters
Which of the following are parts for Feature 47, Serving Sizes? (Choose 2)
Meal Sizes, Dinnerware Sizes
Letters of assurance will be required from the following licensed professionals to confirm that the requirements of WELL Features have been met:
Contractors, Engineers, Architects
What is the sufficient amount of ambient light levels for most tasks?
300 lux
Which of the following are NOT Features within the Comfort concept?
Density Thermal Comfort
Which term best represents designing objects and spaces that are aesthetically pleasing while maximizing accessibility, usability and operability regardless of the user’s age, ability and other factors?
Universal Design
Which ASHRAE Standard is incorporated into Feature 76, Thermal Comfort?
ASHRAE Standard 55
Which of the following describes the supply of air at low velocity levels at or near the floor level, which then rises to the ceiling level?
Displacement ventilation
Under which of the following conditions is BPA prone to be released? (Choose 2)
Exposure to heat, Exposure to UV light
- Feature 46, Safe Food Preparation Materials
hrough _____, lights of high frequency and intensity promote alertness, while the lack of this stimulus signals the body to reduce energy expenditure and prepare for rest.
Photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs)
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Which of the following should be addressed by written protocol for Feature 09, Cleaning Protocol?
Frequency, Supplies, Equipment, Procedures, Training
The quality of United States drinking water relies largely on what piece of legislation?
The Clean Water Act of 1974
Feature 55, Electric Light Glare Control sets limits on glare based on measures of luminous intensity. How is this calculated?
cd/m²
Feature 56, Solar Glare Control requires which of the following? (Choose 2)
Daylight Management, View Window Shading
Feature 87, Beauty and Design I impacts which of the following bodily systems?
Nervous
Project teams may submit an alternative adherence path proposal for pre-approval:
Before or after registration
Feature 88, Biophilia I - Qualitative addresses
Nature Incorporation, Pattern Incorporation and Nature Interaction.
Which of the following are parts for Feature 45, Food Advertising? (Choose 2)
Advertising and Environmental Cues ,
Nutritional Messaging
What are the methods by which moisture can enter buildings and building assemblies? (Choose 4)
Bulk water, Vapor diffusion, Air transported moisture, Capillary water
Which of the following info must be disclosed according to Feature 44, Nutritional Information?
no vitmanins, only labeling for total calories, macronutrient content (protein, fat & carbohydrates) and sugar.
During Performance Verification, an individual with authorized access to all areas of the building must be present so that performance tests and inspections may be conducted in any area, including:
Mechanical, Tenant Spaces, Grounds, Roof
In terms of Feature 13, Air Flush, which of the following is the higher priority?
Management of construction pollution
Feature 15, Increased Ventilation requires buildings to design and supply rates of fresh air that are ____ higher than typically provided?
30%
High humidity may lead to which of the following? (Choose 3)
Mold, Bacteria, Dust mites
In order to comply with the Material Information part of Feature 97, Material Transparency, what percentage of interior finishes and finish materials, furnishings (including workstations) and built-in furniture must have some combination of qualifying material descriptions?
50%
Which of the following defines metamers?
Different spectral distributions of light which produce the same response on the cones and are therefore visually identical
Which of the following are acceptable separation methods for Source Separation of Feature 77, Olfactory Comfort? (Choose 5)
Interstitial rooms, Vestibules, Hallways, Self-closing doors, Negative pressurization
Which of the following properties of water serve as indicators for possible presence of many harmful contaminates? (Choose 2)
Turbidity, Total coliforms
Feature 89. Adaptable Spaces addresses
Stimuli Management, Privacy, Space Management, and Workplace Sleep Support.
Which term best describes diseases of the brain and nervous system?
Neurocognitive Diseases
How many servings of vegetables per day do the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend?
5
What is the recommended limit of added sugars per day?
6–9 teaspoons
the average consumption of added sugars is more than
22 teaspoons per day
An increase in relative humidity of ____ can increase the emissions of _______________ by a factor of 1.8 to 2.6.
35%, formaldehyde
According to the WELL Guide, research shows that high levels of perceived justice in the decision making process at work are correlated with a lower risk of ____________ and an increased sense of ___________.
Poor Health; loyalty
Feature 95, Stress and Addiction Treatment requires which strategy?
Employee Assistance Programs
Which is required to document Feature 43, Artificial Ingredients? (Choose 2)
Operations Schedule, Spot Check
Which is required to document Feature 86, Post-Occupancy Surveys?
Policy Document
Preconditions
12, 34, 45, 56, 76, 88
In regards to Feature 24, Combustion Minimization, Part 2: Low-Emission Combustion Sources, which of the following does NOT need to meet California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District rules for pollution?
Air conditioners
Which of the following Features includes a requirement for air leakage testing?
Feature 14, Air Infiltration Management
According to Feature 30, Fundamental Water Quality, removing turbidity in water may also remove
Protozoa
definition of overweight?
Body Mass Index of 25-29.9
chronic stress is associated with which of the following negative physiological outcomes? (Choose 3)
Metabolic syndrome , Acne, Psoriasis
Which of the following represents a requirement for View Window Shading? (Choose 3)
Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer, External shading systems that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer, Variable opacity glazing, such as electrochromatic glass, which can reduce transmissivity by 90% or more
According to Responsible Food Production, ______ percent of produce and _______ percent of meat, egg and dairy products must be Federally Certified Organic or Humane Certified.
100%; 100%
sitting 3h is how many years less
2 years
WELL Certification is valid for
3 years
Feature 89, Adaptable Spaces? (Choose 2)
The Noise Criteria (NC) from mechanical systems must be 30 or lower, Ambient lighting must provide continuously dimmable light levels at 2700 K or less
To accurately portray colors in the space and enhance occupant comfort, Color Rendering Index R9 must be at what level?
50 or higher
What are the requirements regarding Window Access with respect to WELL? (Choose 2)
75% of all desks or regularly occupied seats are within 7.5 m of an atrium or window with views to the exterior,
95% of all desks or regularly occupied seats are within 12.5 m of an atrium or window with views to the exterior
Which standard is referenced with respect to VOC reduction in furniture & furnishings?
ANSI/BIFMA
Feature 94, Self Monitoring requires that employees be provided with a sensor capable of measuring at least 2 parameters such as body weight, activity and steps, heart rate variability and sleep duration. These sensors must be subsidized at what percent?
50%
Which is true regarding PM2.5 versus PM10 in regards to Feature 01 / Air Quality Standards?
The limit for PM2.5 is 15 µg/m3 while the limit for PM10 is 50 µg/m3. PM stands for Particulate Matter, inhalable coarse particles with diameters between 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) and 10 micrometers (PM10).
According to the WELL Guide, which represents the range of the body’s core temperature?
97°F -100°F
The maximum reverberation time for conference rooms is ______ and for open offices is ________.
0.6 seconds; 0.5 seconds
According to the WELL Guide, which of the following represents the wavelength for green-blue versus green-yellow light?
Green-yellow = 555 nm;
green-blue = 498 nm;
teal-blue light = 480 nm
Feature 95, Stress and Addiction Treatment requires which of the following?
Employee Assistance Programs offering short-term treatment and referrals to qualified professionals for depression, anxiety, substance use, addiction and co-occurring mental health issues
Which are the non-image-forming photoreceptors of the eyes?
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells
Under Visual Lighting Design, Visual Acuity for Focus the ambient lighting system must be able to maintain an average light intensity of ______ or more, measured on the horizontal plane, ________ above the finished floor.
215 lux (20 fc); 0.76m (30 inches)
carbon filters are designed to
absorb volatile pollutants and remove the largest particles, while media filters are meant to address smaller particles.
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carbon filters are also used to remove ozone.
Under Feature 01, Air Quality Standard, what is the limit for radon in the lowest occupied level of the project?
4 pCi/L
Under the WELL system, employer-based health insurance (or subsidies to purchase insurance through an exchange) must be offered to which group?
Full-time and part-time workers as well as their spouses and dependents
Under Feature 81, Sound Barriers, Part 2: Doorway Specifications, doors connecting to private offices, conference rooms and teleconference rooms must be constructed with at least one of the following:
Gaskets, Sweeps, Non-hollow core
Which of the following represents the requirements around asbestos and lead restriction in the WELL system?
No asbestos and not more than 100 ppm lead
Which has the largest positive impact on circadian rhythm if they are at the same level of brightness?
Light at 6500K
Which represent the requirements of Fruit and Vegetable Variety? (Choose 2)
At least 2 varieties of fruits and at least 2 varieties of non-fried vegetables, At least 50% of available options are fruits and/or non-fried vegetables
All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption or showers/baths must be treated with which of the following:
Activated carbon filters
Mops, rags and dusters used to clean all non-porous surfaces must consist of a microfiber with a denier no higher than _______?
1,0
According to Feature 54, Circadian Light Design, Melanopic Light Intensity for Work Areas, light models or light calculations must show at least
200 equivalent melanopic lux is present at 75% or more of workstations. This light must be present for at least 4 hours per day for every day of the year.
Enhanced Material Safety addresses which standards? (Choose 3)
Living Building Challenge,
Cradle to Cradle
and GreenScreen
Lack of physical activity can shave off how many years of life according to the WELL Guide?
increase the odds of having a stroke by 20-30% and shave off 3-5 years
ipRGCs are critical to the circadian system, sending information to various parts of the brain to trigger reactions downstream in the body. These cells demonstrate peak sensitivity to __________ light.
Teal-blue
Ultraviolet sanitizers serve to irradiate which of the following?
Mold spores, viruses and bacteria
Electric Light Glare Control requires that bare lamps and luminaire surfaces more than _____ above the center of view (degrees above horizontal) have luminances less than ______ cd/m2.
53 degrees; 8,000 cd/ m2
Which of the following are covered by Fundamental Material Safety? (Choose 4)
PCBs, Asbestos, Lead, Mercury
Which represents the WELL requirements regarding family support leave?
At least 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period for the care of a seriously ill child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, parent-in-law, grandparent, grandchild or sibling
Which of the following has 210 times the binding affinity for hemoglobin compared to oxygen?
Carbon monoxide
Which serve as possible indicators for the presence of harmful contaminants? (Choose 2)
Turbidity and Total coliforms
Physical inactivity is estimated to be responsible for numerous chronic diseases including _______ of type 2 diabetes cases.
27%
Under Feature 84, Health and Wellness Awareness, which of the following must be provided to all occupants? (Choose 2)
A guide describing the WELL Building Standard features pursued by the project, Educational literature on health and wellness
Under Physical Activity Spaces, which represents the requirements with respect to gyms or swimming pools that are walking distance from the building?
They must be accessible to all occupants
Activated carbon filters are effective for removing which of the following organic contaminants? (Choose 4
PCBs, Benzene, Styrene, Altrazine
According to the WELL Guide, which of the following affect the leaching rate of inorganic metals? (Choose 4)
Changing industrial practices, Variations in temperature, pH, Weather
Feature 59, Surface Design, which encourages surfaces with higher Light Reflectance Values (LRV). Walls must have an average LRV of
0.7 for at least 50% of surface area directly visible from regularly occupied spaces. 50% of 100 m2 is 50 m2.
Which is true regarding noise reduction coefficient? (Choose 2)
The larger the NRC value, the better the material is at absorbing sound under standardized conditions,
NRC is an average value that the determines the absorptive properties of a material
Which of the following are referenced by Responsible Food Production? (Choose 2)
Federally Certified Organic,
Humane Certified
According to Feature 32, Organic Contaminants, exposure to ______ and ______ in drinking water has been associated with a range of adverse health effects, including _______, __________ and __________.
Polychlorinated biphenyls; vinyl chloride; cancer; immune deficiencies and nervous system difficulties
Which of the following must be monitored indoors under Feature 18 / Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback? (Choose 3)
Particle count, Carbon dioxide, Ozone
Which of the following is true regarding Feature 59 / Surface Design?
Higher LRVs promote alertness and activity
The WELL Guide requires that pesticides have a hazard tier ranking of ______ per the City of San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Reduced-Risk Pesticide List.
Feature 10, Pesticide Management requires that pesticides have a hazard tier ranking of 3 per the City of San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Reduced-Risk Pesticide List.
Feature 17 / Direct Source Ventilation
Chemical storage units
Bathrooms and printers/copiers
Under Feature 82, Individual Thermal Comfort Control, what percent of open office spaces must be free address?
50%
Which is associated with type 2 diabetes as well as breast cancer according to the WELL guide? (Choose 2)
Low fruit consumption, Low vegetable consumption
A new office building includes 850 full-time occupants and 40 part-time occupants. How much space must be allocated for a garden or greenhouse to meet the requirements of Food Production?
As described in the GreenStep Study Guide, 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. However, no more than 70 m² is required regardless of the number of occupants.
Which of the following is NOT addressed by Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback? (Choose 3)
VOCs, Formaldehyde, Carbon monoxide
Which of the following would be an acceptable strategy for Daylight Management under Feature 56, Solar Glare Control? (Choose 3)
Interior or exterior window shading devices that are controllable by occupants,
Interior or exterior window shading devices that are set on a timer,
and Interior light shelves
Under Active Furnishings, projects must provide some combination of treadmill desks, bicycle desks, portable desk pedals and/or stepper machines for what percentage of employees?
3%
Feature 73, Ergonomics, Visual and Physical requires that at least _______ of workstations have the ability to alternate between sitting and standing position.
30%
Feature 71 / Active Furnishings under the Fitness concept requires at least
60% of workstations have either adjustable height standing desks or standard desks with desktop height adjustment stands.
Under the WELL system, onsite professional fitness or training programs must be offered how often?
Once per month
What is used to prove that air filters have been properly operated and maintained?
Records of air filtration maintenance, provided annually
Which of the following is specifically covered under Feature 59, Surface Design, Working and Learning Area Surface Reflectivity? (Choose 3)
Ceilings, Walls, Furniture
In regards to air sanitization, spaces with more than ____ regular occupants (within buildings that recirculate air) must use either ____________ and/or ____________ to treat the recirculated air.
Under Feature 23, Advanced Air Purification, spaces with more than 10 regular occupants (within buildings that recirculate air) must use either ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and/or photocatalytic oxidation to treat the recirculated air.
Which feature addresses all of the following chemicals: Formaldehyde, VOCs, Carbon Monoxide, Radon, PM2.5, and PM10?
Air Quality Standards
According to the WELL Guide, which can help to remove dissolved metals? (Choose 2)
According to Feature 31, Inorganic Contaminants, reverse osmosis (RO) systems or kinetic degradation fluxion (KDF) filters can remove dissolved metals.
The addition of chlorine and chloramine can lead to the formation of which of the following?
disinfectant byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetric acids (HAAs).
What do the concepts of Comfort and Fitness have in common? (Choose 3)
Adjustable height standing desks,
Desk-top height adjustment stands
Pairs of fixed-height desks of standing and seated heights, which need not be located adjacent to each other
Halogenated flame retardants are limited to _______ under the Toxic Material Reduction feature.
Halogenated flame retardants are limited to 0.01% (100ppm) under Feature 25, Toxic Material Reduction
“Under Feature 39, Processed Foods, Part 1 Refined Ingredient Restrictions requires that at least _____ of beverages have _____ of sugar or less per 16 mL.
50%; 1 gram
Which heating method is best in arid environments?
As described in Feature 83, Radiant Thermal Comfort, the use of radiant heating keeps the mean radiant temperature in a space lower when compared to convective heating, providing the benefit of a slightly higher relative humidity in wintertime.
After substantial completion and prior to occupancy, which process is used to test air infiltration and ensure the building is airtight?
Envelope commissioning is performed after substantial completion and prior to occupancy to check for air leakages in the building envelope.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how many annual deaths are attributable to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene?
2 million
The quality of surface water in the U.S. is protected by which of the following legislation?
Clean Water Act
All water being delivered to the project has been tested, and the turbidity level was found to be less than 1.0 NTU. What other test must be passed to achieve Feature 30 Fundamental Water Quality?
Total coliforms are not detected in the sample
According to Feature 30, all drinking water delivered to an existing building must be less than what maximum turbidity?
1.0 NTU
ccording to Feature 31 Inorganic Contaminants, all water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) must meet which of the following maximum limit for mercury?
0.002 mg/L
Exposure to what two metals has been linked to developmental delays and deficits in learning abilities in children, as well as high blood pressure and kidney problems in adults?
Lead and mercury
Adverse health effects, including cancer, immune deficiencies and nervous system difficulties have been linked to which of the following water issues?
Organic contaminants
What specific part of the body acts as a main internal clock that synchronizes with clocks in peripheral tissues and organs?
Suprachiasmatic nucleus
In a new office project the overhead lights in workstation areas are designed to provide an average of 200 lux, and fixtures are independently controlled in zones of 37 m2 (400 ft2). Tasks lights that provide 300 lux will be provided at each desk. What must the project team change about this design to achieve Feature 53 Visual Light Design?
Increase the overhead lighting design to provide at least 215 lux.
An average lighting intensity of at least 215 lux (20 fc) is required in which space type?
Workstations and desk areas
The requirement for lighting control zones to be no larger than 46.5 m² (500 ft²) can be found in which WELL Feature?
Feature 53 Visual Lighting Design. At workstations or desks, the ambient lighting system should be zoned in independently controlled banks no larger than 46.5 m² (500 ft²) or 20% of open floor area of the room (whichever is larger).
What is the definition of Equivalent Melanopic Lux?
A unit of measure of how much a light source will stimulate melanopsins light response.
What verification methods are required to demonstrate that Feature 54 Circadian Lighting Design has been achieved?
Letter of assurance from the Architect, and an on-site spot measurement by the WELL Assessor
Feature 54 Circadian Lighting Design standard is
ANSI/IES American National Standard Practice for Office Lighting (RP-1-12)
What time duration must daylight be present to meet Feature 54?
9:00 AM and 1:00 PM every day of the year
According to Feature 55 Electric Light Glare Control, bare lamps and luminaire surfaces more than 53 degrees above the center of view must have luminances less than
8,000 cd/m2
In order to minimize glare, which of the following should be present for all glazing less than 2.1 m (7 ft) above the floor in regularly occupied spaces?
Variable opacity glazing
Which of the following is NOT a common source of glare in buildings?
Shielded light
Which of the following is a strategy to minimize glare in glazing above 2.1 m (7 ft) from the floor?
Interior blinds controlled by building occupants
Interior light shelves
Film of micro-mirrors
In an existing building under renovation and pursuing WELL Certification, 50% of the windows are being replaced. The project team is tasked with reducing glare in the building. Where is the most appropriate location for a film of micro-mirrors on the window?
Glazing over 2.1 m (7ft) above the floor
The designer should ensure that computer screens at desks located within what distance from a view window can be oriented within a 20 degree angle perpendicular to the plane of the nearest window?
4.5 m (15 ft)
An existing building tenant is measuring the color quality of its electric lights in order to assess a possible WELL Building certification path. What metric should the project team use?
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
CRI Ra (CRI, average of R1 through R8) must be____in order to meet the requirements of Feature 58 Color Quality.
80 or higher
The color quality of light affects visual appeal and occupant comfort. Color quality is impacted by the sensitivity of which specific part of the body?
Cone photoreceptors
For Feature 59 Surface Design, ceilings should have an average LRV of
0.8 (80%) or more for at least 80% of surface area
For feature 59, Walls should have an average LRV of
0.7 (70%) or more for at least 50% of surface area directly visible
Which WELL Feature requires that certain Light Reflectance Values (LRV) are met for ceilings, vertical surfaces, and furniture?
Feature 59 Surface Design
Feature 60 Automated Shading and Dimming Controls. Which windows need to have shading devices that automatically engage when light sensors indicate that sunlight could contribute to glare at workstations?
ll windows larger than 0.55 m2 (6 ft2)
The designer should ensure that all fixtures except decorative fixtures are programmed to automatically dim to what level when the zone is unoccupied?
20% or less
The requirement that 75% of all workstations be within 7.5 m (25 ft) of an atrium or window with views to the exterior is included in which WELL Feature?
Feature 61 Right To Light
At an existing library building, the facility manager is tasked with assessing the current layout against the requirements of Feature 61 Right to Light, Part 1: Lease Depth. Which of the following metrics should the facility manager use in the calculations?
The facility manager should calculate 75% of the area of all regularly occupied spaces within 7.5m (25 ft) of view windows.
Which of the following terms refers to minimum levels of natural lighting in spaces?
Spatial daylight autonomy
To comply with the requirements of Feature 62 Daylight Modeling, what is the maximum total time per year that up to 10% of regularly occupied space can receive more than 1,000 lux (93 fc)?
250 hours
A new corporate headquarters building is being constructed in a dense urban area. During the design phase, lighting simulations demonstrate that 40% of regularly occupied space receives at least 300 lux (28 fc) for over 50% of operating hours each year. What should the designers change to meet WELL Building requirements for spatial daylight autonomy?
Feature 62 Daylight Modeling, 55% of the space must receive at least 300 lux (28 fc) of sunlight for at least 50% of operating hours each year.
To optimize quantity and quality of daylight while minimizing unwanted glare and thermal heat gain, what is the ideal range for window-wall ratio as measured on external elevations?
20% to 60%
What visible transmittance (VT) parameters are required for Feature 63 Daylighting Fenestration?
60% VT for glazing over 2.1 m (7 ft) from the floor, and 50% VT for glazing below 2.1 m (7 ft) from the floor
Buildings with greater than 40% window-to-wall ratio as measured from exterior elevations require
external shading or adjustable opacity glazing to control unwanted heat gain and glare.
Requirements for Uniform Color Transmittance are included with which of the following WELL Features?
Feature 63 Daylighting Fenestration
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for mortality. How many mortalities per year worldwide can be attributed to physical inactivity?
3-5 million
An existing 4 story building recently underwent a major renovation to convert its layout from 8 separate suites into one large headquarters for a corporate tenant. The new tenant is interested in open staircases to visually connect all 4 floors and promote walkability. Where should at least one of the staircases be located?
According to Feature 64 Interior Fitness Circulation, staircases must be located within 7.5 m (25 ft) of the entrance of the building in its main orientation space or lobby.
Feature 64 Interior Fitness Circulation?
artwork, windows with views to the outdoors and Signage with prompts to encourage stair use next to each elevator bank
According to Feature 64 Interior Fitness Circulation, In projects of 2 to 4 floors, both stairs and paths of frequent occupant travel should incorporate at least 2 of the following throughout the stairs:
Artwork Music Daylighting using windows or skylights View windows Light levels of at least 215 lux (20 fc) Biophilic elements
According to Feature 65 Activity Incentive Programs, 2 of the following programs must be offered:
Tax-Exempt payroll deductions for Active Transportation
6-month incentives for 50 gym visits
Meaningful annual subsidy to cover the costs of participation in sports events
Meaningful annual subsidy to cover Annual Bike Share Membership
No cost fitness opportunities that 30% of occupants participated in weekly over six month
Feature 66 Structured Fitness Opportunities.
A class on comprehensive exercise regimes, different modes of exercise and safe fitness techniques every 3 months.
What is the minimum Walk Score needed to meet the requirements of Feature 67 Exterior Active Design?
70
Feature 67 Exterior Active Design, Part 2: Pedestrian Promotion?
water fountain & Sculpture
A new employee at an office building has opted to ride their bike to work every day to avoid driving. Which of the following is required for Feature 69 Active Transportation Support?
Bicycle maintenance tools, within 200m
secure storage 5% long term + 2.5% peak visitors
Part 2: External Exercise Space of Feature 68 Physical Activity Spaces
At least one of the following spaces is within 0.8 km [0.5 mi] walking distance of the main project entrance with
complimentary access:
a. A green space or park with playground features.
b. A workout station or fitness zone.
c. A trail network.
d. An accessible body of water or public swimming pool.
e. A gym, fitness or training center.
f. A recreational field.
Review Feature 69 Active Transportation Support, Part 2: Post Commute and Workout Facilities.
1 shower and changing room for the first 100 regular building occupants, plus an additional shower for every 150 regular building occupants
Within 200 m (650 ft) of the buildings main entrance, one locker for every 5 regular building occupants,
Feature 70 Fitness Equipment
Elliptical Machines, Rowing Machines, and Stationary Bicycles
Feature 71 Active Furnishing, Part 1: Active Workstations, requires that
3% of occupants have access to treadmill desks, bicycle desks, or portable desk pedal or stepper machines.
What should the maximum allowable average sound pressure level from outside noise intrusion be?
50 dBA
An existing office workspace has installed a white noise system to help reduce distractions and increase speech privacy.
Feature 79: Sound Masking
For mechanically ventilated spaces, which of the following design criteria must the project team verify in order to meet Feature 76 Thermal Comfort, Part 1: Ventilated Thermal Environment
ASHRAE Standard 55
The human body maintains a stable internal body temperature using what process?
Homeothermy
according to Feature 81 Sound Barriers, what is the minimum Noise Isolation Class (NIC) for an enclosed office using a sound masking system?
Enclosed offices: minimum STC of 40 when a sound masking system is present
For conference rooms and teleconference rooms, the minimum STC is
53 on walls adjoining private offices, conference rooms or other teleconference rooms.
According to Feature 81 Sound Barriers, what is the minimum Noise Isolation Class (NIC) for an enclosed office NOT using a sound masking system?
minimum STC of 45 when no sound masking system is used.
Most adverse health effects related to ergonomics are seen in which two systems of the human body?
Musculoskeletal and nervous systems
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), most commonly lower back pain, affects roughly how many Americans?
31 million
In order to achieve Feature 80 Sounds Reducing Surfaces, cubicle style office walls must meet which of the following criteria?
Partitions reach at least 1.2 m (48 in) and have a minimum NRC of 0.8
How many primary personal and environmental variables contribute to an occupant’s thermal comfort?
6:
air speed, dry bulb temperature, radiant temperature, humidity, metabolic rate and clothing or other insulatio
Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical
Laptops must be adjustable in terms of height and distance from the user
Feature 89 Adaptable Spaces, which of the following are requirements for this quiet space?
Noise criteria (NC) from mechanical systems is 30 or lower.
Which of the following should be offered to employees in accordance with Feature 92 Building Health Policy?
Workplace policies that encourage ill employees to stay home or work remotely
What minimum Concept Score must an existing 2 story retail building earn in the Mind Concept to qualify for WELL certification?
Lower scores (0 – 4) comprise the compulsory Precondition features; a score less than 5 would denote failure to meet the Preconditions in that Concept and thus failure for overall certification or compliance. Silver scores (5 – 6) mean that all compulsory Precondition features have been met in the Concept. Gold scores (7 – 8) and Platinum scores (9 – 10) comprise the non-compulsory Optimizations.” – IWBI, WELL Building Standard
From the date of registration, how long do projects teams utilizing WELL have to complete documentation submission and schedule Performance Verification?
5 years from the date of registration
Which of the following are types of annotated documents that must be turned in for a WELL certification application?
Types of annotated documents include the following:
1: Design drawings (with pertinent information marked or highlighted)
2: Operations schedules (with time log templates, if appropriate)
3: Policy documents (e.g., employee handbooks)
4: Other materials, including narratives and balancing reports
Which of the following conditions must be met for a new building project team to schedule the WELL Performance Verification?
Documentation approved, at least one month since certificate of occupancy issued, and 50% occupancy achieved.
If a project is so expansive that a single WELL Assessor cannot complete the Performance Verification in a reasonable amount of time, what alternative path is available to the WELL Assessors?
. Employ a pre-qualified testing organization that the WELL Assessor oversees
At which website should a project team register their WELL Building project?
projects.wellcertified.com
Building occupants who actively participate in onsite gardening activities may also benefit from which of the following?
Healthy eating habits
Which of the following is thought to be responsible for 27% of Type II Diabetes cases?
Physical inactivity
By pursuing the features in the WELL Building Standard, a project could achieve how many Living Building Challenge Imperatives?
15-35%
Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) via drinking water is closely associated with which of the following?
cancer, nervous system difficulties and immune deficiencies
According to the WELL Building Standard, which strategy must be used to reduce VOCs in buildings while simultaneously recirculating indoor air?
activated carbon filters
minimum visual transmittance (VT) for glazing located below 2.1 m (7 ft) or lower from the floor?
50% vt
According to the WELL Guide, exposure to which of the following may lead to mesothelioma?
Asbestos
