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1
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What is the other option to fulfill the requirements for Part 1: Fruit and Vegetable Variety of Feature 38, Fruits and Vegetables, if a project cannot make at least 50% of available food options fruits and/or nonfried vegetables?

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Sell at least 2 varieties of fruit and 2 varieties of nonfried vegetables

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What percentage of the window area must be 2.1 m (7′) off the floor according to Part 1: Window Sizes for Working and Learning Spaces of Feature 63, Daylighting Fenestration?

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40% - 60%

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If a sound masking system is used in an enclosed office space, what is the sound level range (in dBA) that must be measured at the nearest workstation?

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40 to 42

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What are the design features that can be used to meet the requirements of Part 2: Pedestrian Promotion of Feature 67, Exterior Active Design?

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Public art, water feature and plaza

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What is the most effective strategy for removing organic contaminants from a building’s water supply?

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Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters

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Which feature in the Mind Concept requires that a plan describing how the project incorporates nature and natural patterns in its design be developed?

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Feature 88 - Biophilia I: Qualitative

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After which step in the WELL certification process is a WELL Performance Testing Agent assigned to a project?

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After the project is registered

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Which of the following options meets the first requirement of Part 1: Melanopic Light Intensity for Work Areas of Feature 54, Circadian Lighting Design?

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200 EML
75% workstation
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. for every day of the year

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A quiet space used for Part 2: Privacy of Feature 89, Adaptable Spaces, must meet what design and performance requirement?

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Ambient lighting provides continuously dimmable light levels at 2700 K or less

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How many active workstations and standing desks must a project with 160 employees and 200 total workstations have in order to achieve Feature 71, Active Furnishings?

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5 active workstations and 120 standing desks

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An office project has a line of office desks located 2.4 m (8′) from a wall of view windows. In order to achieve Feature 57, Low-Glare Workstation Design, how must the computer screens be oriented?

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Within a 20° angle perpendicular to the plane of the nearest window

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Which project type does not require that projects be at least 50% occupied in order to schedule performance verification?

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Core and Shell

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What must be placed in the space allocated according to the requirements of Part 1 for Feature 51, Food Production?

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Garden, greenhose, or edible landscaping

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Which feature in the Water Concept sets limits for the dissolved minerals that can compromise the taste and appearance of water?

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Feature 37: Drinking Water Promotion

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What is one of the options for meeting the requirements of Part 1: View Window Shading of Feature 56, Solar Glare Control, for glazing that is less than 2.1 m (7′) above the floor?

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Interior window shading or blinds on a timer

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Which feature in the Mind Concept requires that an employee be booked at a hotel with a free fitness center?

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Future 91, Business Travel

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Which governmental policy largely governs the quality of surface water in the United States?

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Clean Water Act

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Which precondition in the Air Concept requires an assessor to complete a performance test after occupancy as an independent means of verifying that the building meets critical air quality requirements?

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01, Air Quality Standard

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How many adults in the United States have chronic sleep or wakefulness disorder?

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50 to 70 million

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Which feature in the Nourishment Concept requires organic and humane agricultural products?

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Responsible Food Production

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Feature 34, Public Water Additives, applies to what water type?

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Water delivered to the project area for human consumption

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What is the default occupancy that should be used for Features pursued for Core and Shell projects and which are intended to impact all occupants?

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250 SF/person

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Which two features in the Mind Concept concerned with the design and construction of indoor spaces and environments have synergy with each other?

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F 87, Beauty and Design I and F 99, Beauty and Design II

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24
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When should cutting surface materials be replaced according to Feature 46, Safe Food Preparation Materials?

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When they become excessively worn or grooved

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To meet the requirements of Feature 65, Activity Incentive Programs, what is the minimum number of strategies that must be included on an activity incentive plan that encourages increased physical activities?

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Two

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26
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Which of the following applies to outdoor smoking on a WELL-certified project?

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Smoking is not permitted within 7.5 m (25’) of all entrances and operable windows

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27
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What are the names of the two parts that make up Feature 66, Structured Fitness Opportunities?

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Professional Fitness Program and Fitness Education

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28
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What is the sound level range (in dBA) required for a sound masking system being used in an open office space?

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45 to 48

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29
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How many premature deaths does air pollution contribute to every year around the world?

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7.000.000

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30
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What are two requirements of Feature 36, Water Treatment?

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Organic chemical removal and use of sediment filters with pore size of 1.5 um or less

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___ affect nearly 16 million adults in the United States, causing sleep troubles, difficulty concentrating, loss of energy and appetite, low self-esteem, hopelessness, and physical pain.

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Major depressive disorder

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32
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Lack of physical activity can increase the odds of having a stroke by 20% to 30% and shave off ___ years of life.

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3 to 5

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33
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Even though smoking tobacco causes at least ___ premature deaths per year in the United States alone, at least 42 million U.S. adults (more than billion worldwide) are smokers.

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400.000

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Around the world in 2010, ___ cost nearly 184 million disability-adjusted life years, 8.6 million years of life lost to premature mortality, and over 175 million years lived with a disability.

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mental illness and substance abuse

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35
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It is recommended that all healthy adults engage in at least ___ of moderate-intensity aerobic activity 5 days per week and muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week

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30 minutes

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36
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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that almost ___ people lack access to safe drinking water worldwide and that 2 million annual deaths can be attributed to unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

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1 billion

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37
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Carbon monoxide from nonvehicle sources such as fuel-burning appliances and engine-powered equipment is responsible for an estimated ___ deaths per year in the United States.

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170

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38
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The chance that a person will be affected by a mood disorder, such as a major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, is estimated at nearly ___% in the United States.

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21

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___ is the fourth leading risk factor for mortality, accounting for 6% to 9% of deaths worldwide, or 3 to 5 million mortalities every year.

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Physical inactivity

40
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Every year, about ___ people visit emergency rooms, 2000 are hospitalized, and 150 die due to allergic reactions to food.

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30.000

41
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Physical inactivity is estimated to be responsible for ___% of ischemic heart disease, 27% of type 2 diabetes, and 21% to 25% of breast and colon cancer cases.

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30

42
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Per Feature 12, Moisture Management, what is a source for interior moisture infiltration?

A

Porous building materials connected to interior sources of water

43
Q

What are the names of the three parts in Feature 73, Ergonomics: Visual and Physical?

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Visual Ergonomics, Desk Height Flexibility and Seat Flexibility

44
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Once a WELL project has been registered, how many years does a project team have to complete documentation submission and schedule performance verification?

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5

45
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What is one of the requirements for all lighting, except decorative fixtures, in Part 2: Responsive Light Control of Feature 60, Automated Shading and Dimming Controls?

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Occupancy sensors that di to 20% or less when zone is unoccupied

46
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What are two items that must be furnished in eating spaces for employees according to Feature 52, Mindful Eating?

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A refrigerator and eating utensilis

47
Q

What is the minimum ceiling height for a room that is 9 m (30’) or less in width for Feature 99, Beauty and Design II?

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2.7 m (8.8’)

48
Q

What two system performance requirements must a displacement ventilation system meet in order to achieve Feature 21, Displacement Ventilation?

A

A computational fluid dynamics analysis and ASHRAE 55-2013 for at least 75% of regularly occupied spaces

49
Q

Which combination of equipment can be used to fulfill the requirements for Part 2: Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Equipment of Feature 70, Fitness Equipment?

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Multistation equipment and pull-up bar

50
Q

Which project team member acts as project manager for the WELL certification process and is the primary point of contact on the project?

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Project administrator

51
Q

From the years 1970 to 2010, the U.S. average daily energy intake has increased by about what percentage?

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25%, from 2100 calories to 2600 calories

52
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Which of the following WELL features is an optimization? A. F. 58, Color Quality B. F. 65, Activity Incentive Programs C. F. 76, Thermal Comfort D. F. 85, Integrative Design

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A. F. 58, Color Quality

53
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What type of on-site assessment is used for the performance verification of both parts of Feature 71, Active Furnishings?

A

Spot check

54
Q

The cafeteria in a commercial office building serves soup in bowls and cups. What are the maximum sizes of the bowls and cups if the project has fulfilled the requirements of Part 2: Dishware of Feature 47, Serving Sizes?

A

The bowls are no larger than 473 mL (16 oz) and the cups are no larger than 473 mL (16 oz)

55
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A 2700K LED light source (melanopic ratio of 0.45) provides 400 lux in an office space. Does this light source meet the equivalent melanopic lux (EML) requirements of Feature 54, Circadian Lighting Design?

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Yes, because 180 EML is provided, but 150 EML is required

56
Q

How much dedicated exercise space must be provided for 40 regular building occupants in order to meet Part 1: Site Space Designation for Offices of Feature 68, Physical Activity Spaces?

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22.6 m2 (240 ft2)

57
Q

What are names of the three parts in Feature 85, Integrative Design?

A

Stakeholder Charrette, Development Plan, Stakeholder Orientation

58
Q

Feature 74, Exterior Noise Intrusion, is an optimization for which building type?

A

New and Existing Interiors

59
Q

What are three of the common allergens that must be labeled on all food and beverages sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis according to Feature 40, Food Allergies?

A

Shellfish, wheat and soy

60
Q

Part 1: View Window Shading of Feature 56, Solar Glare Control, applies to what glazing?

A

Glazing less than 2.1 m (7’) above the floor in occupied spaces

61
Q

According to Feature 69, Active Transportation Support, at a minimum, how many separate and secure long-term bicycle storage spaces must be provided on site for a project that has 100 regular building occupants?

A

5

62
Q

If the window-to-wall ratio in a building space is 65% and the total window area measures 560 m² (6000 ft²), what is the area of windows that must be daylight glazing for Part 1: Window Sizes for Working and Learning Space of Feature 63, Daylighting Fenestration?

A

No minimum requirement because the ratio exceeds 60%

63
Q

How often must a class from a qualified professional be offered to meet the requirements of Part 2: Fitness Education of Feature 66, Structured Fitness Opportunities?

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Once every three months

64
Q

Among the most widely used pesticides in the United States and among the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water.

A

Atrazine

65
Q

What are three of the cutting surface materials listed in Feature 46, Safe Food Preparation Materials?

A

Plastic, marble or glass

66
Q

Feature 23, Advanced Air Purification, requires the installation of which air purification method?

A

Activated carbon filters

67
Q

For what applications does Feature 25, Toxic Material Reduction, limit the use of isocyanate-based polyurethane products?

A

Interior finishes only

68
Q

What substance has 210 times the binding affinity for hemoglobin compared to oxygen?

A

Carbon monoxide

69
Q

What two supplies must be provided to grow and maintain edible plants for Feature 51, Food Production?

A

Plants and planting medium

70
Q

What is the air volume that must be forced through a building prior to occupancy for Part 1a of Feature 13, Air Flush?

A

4266 m3 of outdoor air per m2 of floor area (14.000 ft3 per ft2 of floor area)

71
Q

How many people lack access to safe drinking water worldwide according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A

1 billion

72
Q

Which of the following restrictions applies to food or beverages sold or distributed on a daily basis according to Feature 39, Processed Foods?

A

No beverages with more than 30 g of sugar per container

73
Q

The Water Concept mainly addresses the quality of which type of water?

A

Potable water

74
Q

Which artificial substances must be labeled on foods that contain them to meet the requirements of Feature 43, Artificial Ingredients?

A

BHA, BHT, MSG

75
Q

Which feature in the Fitness Concept requires either a Walk Score® of 70 or greater or that at least four existing and publicly available diverse uses are present within 800 m (0.5 miles) of the main building entrance?

A

F. 67, Exterior Active Design

76
Q

How many deaths per year does the World Health Organization (WHO) attribute to unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene?

A

2 million

77
Q

Which photoreceptive cells facilitate vision in dim lighting conditions and have a peak sensitivity to green-blue light?

A

Rods

78
Q

What is one of the sources of moisture infiltration that must be addressed by the narrative required by Part 1: Exterior Liquid Water Management of Feature 12, Moisture Management?

A

Local water table

79
Q

What is the minimum light reflectance value (LRV) for ceilings in regularly occupied spaces required by Feature 59, Surface Design?

A

LRV of 0.8 for at least 80% of surface area

80
Q

Which standard must all combustion equipment used for HVAC or water heating meet to fulfill the requirements of Feature 24, Combustion Minimization?

A

SCAQMD’S rules for pollution

81
Q

Which three benefits can an employer provide to its employees to meet the requirements of Feature 92, Building Health Policy?

A

Employer-based health insurance, health saving accounts, and on-site immunizations

82
Q

What does Feature 30, Fundamental Water Quality, require of the water supply for all three project types?

A

All water delivered to project area must have turbidity less than 1.0 NTU and no coliforms detected

83
Q

A five-story office building with a total floor area of 9290 m2 (100,000 ft2) will have potted plants and planted beds on each story. What is the minimum floor area per story that must be covered with plants for the project to fulfill the requirements of Part 2: Indoor Biophilia of Feature 100, Biophilia II—Quantitative? A. 100 ft2 B. 200 ft2 C. 400 ft2 D. 1000 ft2

A

B. 200 ft2

84
Q

What is the requirement for pesticides and herbicides used on plants per Feature 10, Pesticide Management?

A

A hazard tier rating of 3 based on screening lists described in Table A2 in Appendix C of the WELL Building Standard

85
Q

What is the visible transmittance (VT) requirement for nondecorative glazing higher than 2.1 m (7′) off the floor for Feature 63, Daylighting Fenestration?

A

VT of 60% or more

86
Q

Which feature in the Water Concept sets limits for the dissolved minerals that can compromise the taste and appearance of water?

A

F. 37, Drinking Water Promotion

87
Q

What is one of the options for meeting the requirements of Part 1: View Window Shading of Feature 56, Solar Glare Control, for glazing that is less than 2.1 m (7′) above the floor?

A

Interior window shading or blins on a timer

88
Q

Which feature in the Nourishment Concept requires clear labeling of all non-natural colors, sweeteners, and preservatives?

A

F. 43, Artificial Ingredient

89
Q

Which windows in a project are affected by the requirements for Part 1: Automated Sunlight Control of Feature 60, Automated Shading and Dimming Controls?

A

Any windows larger than 0.55 m2 (6 ft2)

90
Q

How many adults in the United States have chronic sleep or wakefulness disorder?

A

50 to 70 million

91
Q

What is one of the transparency programs in which a project can participate to fulfill the requirements of Feature 98, Organizational Transparency?

A

GRI Standards

92
Q

How many workstations are in the same heating or cooling zone if employees have been granted access to personal thermal comfort devices per Feature 82, Individual Thermal Control? A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

A

C. 10

93
Q

What is one of the requirements that must be met for Part 2: Cleanability of Feature 28, Cleanable Environment?

A

Adequate flexible storage space is provided for permanent, movable items

94
Q

What is the minimum window-to-wall ratio that requires external shading or adjustable-opacity glazing for Feature 63, Daylighting Fenestration? A.10% B.20% C.30% D.40%

A

D.40%

95
Q

What is the minimum number of messages encouraging health foods that must be prominently displayed per project in order to fulfill the requirements for Part 2: Nutritional Messaging of Feature 45, Food Advertising?

A

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