PRACTICE TEST POOL C

Question 1

Exceeding ASHRAE minimum fresh air supply rates by which amount is the requirement for earning Feature 15 Increased Ventilation?

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 30%

Answer 1

D. 30%

This is the correct answer.

Question 2

A building owner is upgrading the HVAC system because they are concerned with the negative effects humidity extremes can have on the building occupants. What can they do to ensure that humidity levels will stay within the acceptable range?

A. Establish a schedule to close blinds according to the time of day
B. Install an energy recovery unit
C. Use modeling software to show that humidity levels will be within the acceptable range for 95% of all annual business hours.
D. Hire an envelope commissioning agent to review the entire building envelope and check for air leakages

Answer 2

C. Use modeling software to show that humidity levels will be within the acceptable range for 95% of all annual business hours.
This is the correct answer.

Question 3

What is the humidity level required to meet Feature 16 Humidity Control?

A. Less than 60%
B. Between 30% and 50%
C. Between 30% and 60%
D. 50%

Answer 3

B. Between 30% and 50%

This is the correct answer.

Question 4

A university in Dublin has decided to pursue WELL certification for a new library building. The WELL AP on the design team has advised the Architect and MEP Engineer that bathrooms and chemical storage closets need to be directly exhausted to the outdoors with no recirculation. What other spaces should the project team include in direct exhausting?

A. Printer rooms
B. Main lobby
C. Elevator shafts
D. Classrooms

Answer 4

A. Printer rooms

This is the correct answer.

Question 5

Ensuring interior rooms that may contain sources of air pollution are isolated from adjacent spaces with self-closing doors is a criteria for which of the following WELL Features?

A. Feature 12 Moisture Management
B. Feature 14 Air Infiltration Management
C. Feature 01 Air Quality Standards
D. Feature 17 Direct Source Ventilation

Answer 5

D. Feature 17 Direct Source Ventilation

This is the correct answer.

Question 6

The Property Manager for a Johannesburg office building is installing lobby signage to display real-time data on indoor environmental quality. Which of the following is NOT a required parameter for this display to meet the requirements of Feature 18 Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback?

A. Humidity
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Temperature

Answer 6

B. Carbon monoxide

Question 7

Which of the following are ongoing requirements for indoor air monitoring in Feature 18 Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback?

A. Record data at hourly intervals; Send monthly reports to IWBI
B. Record data at 15 minute intervals; Send annual reports to IWBI
C. Record data at daily intervals; Send annual reports to IWBI
D. Record data at hourly intervals; Send annual reports to IWBI

Answer 7

D. Record data at hourly intervals; Send annual reports to IWBI
This is the correct answer.

Data must be recorded at hourly intervals, but reports only have to be sent annually to IWBI.

Question 8

A Property Management company is considering submitting their portfolio of 9 urban office properties for WELL Certification. The property teams are reviewing the requirements for air data record keeping. What should the property teams plan to provide in the WELL application for this Feature?

A. An operations schedule
B. Daily reports on air quality for the entire performance period
C. A written policy for each property, specifying enforcement strategies for air quality monitoring and detailed plans for corrective action
D. Results from flow hood testing that confirm compliance with ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation calculations

Answer 8

C. A written policy for each property, specifying enforcement strategies for air quality monitoring and detailed plans for corrective action
This is the correct answer.

A written policy specifying detailed enforcement strategies for monitoring and record-keeping as well as a detailed plan for action and remediation of unacceptable conditions are required in Part 2: Air Data Record Keeping and Response of Feature 18 Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback.

Question 9

Before integrating operable windows into a building design, what must be evaluated?

A. Local temperature, humidity, and average contaminant levels in outdoor air
B. he number of building occupants
C. Software options for sun-tracking exterior shade devices
D. Distance from planned operable window locations to interior rooms that may contain sources of pollution, like bathrooms, printer rooms, or chemical storage rooms

Answer 9

A. Local temperature, humidity, and average contaminant levels in outdoor air
This is the correct answer.

Outdoor levels of ozone, PM10, temperature and humidity must be monitored to comply with Part 2: Outdoor Air Measurement of Feature 19 Operable Windows.

Question 10

A project team in Montreal is designing a new hospital wing for administrative offices. The team has an opportunity during the schematic design phase to plan for a data gathering station to measure outdoor air parameters. Where should the team locate the devices to comply with Feature 19 Operable Windows?

A. Within 3 m (30 ft) of the main building entrance
B. On the roof
C. Within 1.6 km (1 mi) of the building
D. On the building exterior, halfway between the ground level and the roof

Answer 10

C. Within 1.6 km (1 mi) of the building
This is the correct answer.

Feature 19 Operable Windows requires a data-gathering station located within 1.6 km (1 mi) of the building.

Question 11

In the absence of a local code regulating dedicated outdoor air systems, what should a project team do to comply with the requirements of Feature 20 Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems?

A. Consult with manufacturer of the planned dedicated outdoor air system to ensure proper installation and operation
B. Follow the published and peer-reviewed ASHRAE guide on dedicated outdoor air systems
C. Submit monthly data on thermal comfort, ventilation rates, and system serviceability to IWBI
D. Have a detailed design review of the dedicated outdoor air system by an independent, qualified, registered professional mechanical engineer

Answer 11

D. Have a detailed design review of the dedicated outdoor air system by an independent, qualified, registered professional mechanical engineer
This is the correct answer.

Feature 20 Outdoor Air Systems requires a detailed design review of dedicated outdoor air systems by an independent, qualified and registered professional mechanical engineer in the absence of a local code or standard regulating dedicated outdoor air systems.

Question 12

Which of the following professionals would be most appropriate to perform a review of the planned dedicated outdoor air systems?

A. The mechanical engineer on record
B. The WELL Assessor
C. A mechanical engineer not employed or contracted by the project’s engineering company
D. The architect

Answer 12

C. A mechanical engineer not employed or contracted by the project’s engineering company
This is the correct answer.

A detailed design review of dedicated outdoor air systems must be conducted by an independent, qualified and registered professional mechanical engineer who is not employed or compensated by the mechanical engineer on record.

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT describe an advantage of displacement ventilation systems?

A. Air is not delivered and pushed through the return air path (often the dirtiest portion of the air stream)
B. The airflow tends to concentrate pollutants near the ceiling, out of the breathing zone
C. Air is delivered at very low velocity, preventing occupant discomfort due to air speed
D. Air can be delivered at higher temperatures because registers are near or at floor level

Answer 13

D. Air can be delivered at higher temperatures because registers are near or at floor level
This is the correct answer.

Air delivered at a higher temperature is not an advantage of Feature 21 Displacement Ventilation.

Question 14

According to Feature 34 Public Water Additives, which of the following is a common public water additive that, in properly monitored limits, has positive health effects?

A. Chlorine
B. Nitrate
C. Benzene
D. Antimony

Answer 14

A. Chlorine (이산화염소)
This is the correct answer.

Chlorine may be added to water to act as a disinfectant.

Nitrates are found in fertilizers.

Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil and is one of the elementary petrochemicals. As benzene is a human carcinogen, most non-industrial applications have been limited.

Antimony alloys are used in batteries, low friction metals, type metal and cable sheathing, among other products. Antimony compounds are used to make flame-proofing materials, paints, ceramic enamels, glass and pottery. You don’t want this in your water!

Question 15

Feature 34 Public Water Additives, contains which of the following Parts?

A. Legionella Control, Microorganisms, and Disinfectant Byproducts
B. Disinfectants, Disinfectant Byproducts, and Organic Pollutants
C. Microorganisms, Organic Pollutants, and Fluoride
D. Disinfectants, Disinfectant Byproducts, and Fluoride

Answer 15

D. Disinfectants, Disinfectant Byproducts, and Fluoride

This is the correct answer.

Question 16

Excessive exposure of the additives chlorine/chloramine and fluoride in water can cause adverse effects including aesthetic mottling of the teeth, stomach discomfort and eye/skin irritation, kidney damage, and what other health problem?

A. Asthma
B. Heart attacks/stroke
C. Diabetes
D. Cancer

Answer 16

D. Cancer
This is the correct answer.

The use of chlorine can lead to the formation of disinfectant byproducts (DBPs), such as trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids, which have been linked to cancer and kidney damage.

Question 17

A company leasing 3 floors in an existing building is considering WELL certification. How often should the company’s facility manager have the drinking water tested for dissolved metals?

A. Annually
B. Weekly
C. Quarterly
D. Monthly

Answer 17

C. Quarterly

This is the correct answer.

Question 18

How often should water be tested for inorganic metals to ensure that the water quality is properly maintained year-round?

A. Weekly
B. Weekly
C. Quarterly
D. 6 months

Answer 18

C. Quarterly

This is the correct answer.

Question 19

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, arsenic, mercury, and copper
B. Nickel, arsenic, iron, and copper
C. Lead, zinc, mercury, and nickel
D. Zinc, arsenic, mercury, and nickel

Answer 19

A. Lead, arsenic, mercury, and copper
[LACMa]
This is the correct answer.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a Part of Feature 36 Water Treatment?

A. Sediment Filter
B. Water Quality Maintenance
C. Organic Chemical Removal
D. Drinking Water Access
E. Legionella Control

Answer 20

D. Drinking Water Access
This is the correct answer.

Feature 36 Water Treatment, has five parts:

1. Organic Chemical Removal
2. Sediment Filter
3. Microbial Elimination
4. Water Quality Maintenance
5. Legionella Control

Drinking Water Access is a Part of Feature 37 Drinking Water Promotion.

Question 21

Which of the following would help maintain continuous delivery of high quality drinking water?

A. Rainwater harvesting
B. Installing water efficient fixtures
C. Installing carbon filters
D. Creation of more water wells

Answer 21

C. Installing carbon filters
This is the correct answer.

Key word here is ‘high quality’ referring to the presence or lack of contaminants.

Rainwater harvesting or a on-site well may be part of the strategy to avoid public water additives, but it cannot ‘maintain continuous’ quality like a filter system can.

Question 22

In a WELL-Certified building, which of the following must be true if raw meat is prepared or stored on site?

A. At least one removable, cleanable drawer is provided in cold storage at the bottom of the unit
B. Raw meats are stored on site for a maximum of 24 hours before being cooked or discarded
C. The top shelf of all cold storage units are reserved for storing raw foods (uncooked meat, fish, and poultry)
D. Labels on all raw meat indicate its source

Answer 22

A. At least one removable, cleanable drawer is provided in cold storage at the bottom of the unit
This is the correct answer.

Review Feature 42 Food Contamination
If raw meat is prepared or stored on site, cold storage spaces must have at least one removable, cleanable drawer is provided in cold storage at the bottom of the unit or a visual display of holding temperatures to ensure accurate representation of storage temperatures.

Question 23

A building occupant purchases a prepared lunch and pre-packed snack from the cafeteria. According to Feature 44 Nutritional Information, which of the following is NOT a required label for these foods?

A. Total Calories
B. Macronutrient and micronutrient content
C. Sugar content
D. If the item contains GMOs (genetically modified organisms)

Answer 23

D. If the item contains GMOs (genetically modified organisms)
This is the correct answer.

Review Feature 44 Nutritional Information. The following must be displayed on packaging, menus, or signage:

Total calories
Macronutrient content
Micronutrient content
Total sugar content

Question 24

A building’s cafeteria recently renovated its signage according to Feature 45 Food Advertising. What should the signage include?

A. Nutrition information including total grams of sugar for sodas on the menu
B. Benefits of organic food
C. Messages discouraging the consumption of processed and sugary foods and beverages
D. List of foods on the menu that are locally sourced

Answer 24

C. Messages discouraging the consumption of processed and sugary foods and beverages
This is the correct answer.

Review Feature 45 Food Advertising, Part 2: Nutritional Messaging.

Designated eating areas or common areas must include at least 3 instances of messaging covering both:

Encouraging the consumption of whole, natural foods and cuisines

Discouraging the consumption of processed and sugary foods and beverages

Question 25

Which of the following is a goal of Feature 45 Food Advertising? A. Fully implement only natural, whole food advertising B. Discourage purchases of sugary and caffeine-laden drinks C. Encourage building occupants to purchase sugary drinks and processed foods D. Encourage occupants to purchase natural, less-processed foods

Answer 25

D. Encourage occupants to purchase natural, less-processed foods This is the correct answer.

Question 26

According to Feature 46 Safe Food Preparation Materials, what must be true regarding food preparation? A. Kitchen staff may use pans with non-stick coating so long as it is sourced from sustainable chemicals B. Foods that are considered allergenic must be prepared in separate pots and pans C. Cutting boards must be replaced when they become excessively worn or have deep grooves D. Green Seal cleaning products must be used after food preparation

Answer 26

C. Cutting boards must be replaced when they become excessively worn or have deep grooves This is the correct answer.

Question 27

According to Feature 46 Safe Food Preparation Materials, which of the following materials are approved for cooking tools used to prepare food? A. Glass, Ceramic (with no lead), cast iron B. Glass, Cast iron, copper C. Stainless steel, coated aluminum, laminated wood D. Cast iron, non-coated aluminum, solid untreated wood

Answer 27

A. Glass, Ceramic (with no lead), cast iron | This is correct

Question 28

What must be true for at least half of the entrée items in a building cafeteria’s menu to meet the requirements of Feature 47 Serving Sizes? A. A version of an entrée that is 650 calories or less with a lower cost than the larger, regular version. B. A version of an entrée that is 550 calories or less with a lower cost than the larger, regular version. C. A version of an entrée that is 575 calories or less and vegetarian. D. A version of an entrée that is 425 calories or less and vegetarian.

Answer 28

A. A version of an entrée that is 650 calories or less with a lower cost than the larger, regular version. This is the correct answer. Please note that subsequent addenda Q2 and Q3 2017 have been published that updates values in this feature.

Question 29

In order to meet the requirements of Feature 47 Serving Sizes, what must be true of all bowls served to customers? A. Bowls must be no larger than 16oz (473 mL) B. Customers have the option of a 8 oz (237 mL) or 16oz (473 mL) (costs vary) C. Bowls must be no larger than 8 oz (237 mL) D. Customers have the option of a 16oz (473 mL) or 16oz (591 mL) (costs vary)

Answer 29

A. Bowls must be no larger than 16oz (473 mL) This is the correct answer. Review Feature 47 Serving Sizes, Part 2: Dishware Circular plates: the diameter of a plate is no larger than 10 in [25 cm] Non-circular plates: the total surface area of a plate does not exceed 79 in² [507 cm²] Bowls are no larger than 16 oz [473 mL] Cups are no larger than 16 oz [473 mL] Please note the current [July 2018] WELL AP exam is based in the Q1 January 2018 Addendum version of the standard.

Question 30

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? A. All window locations B. Glazing over 2.1 m (7ft) above the floor C. Glazing on the east and west sides of the building D. New windows only

Answer 30

B. Glazing over 2.1 m (7ft) above the floor | This is the correct answer.

Question 31

To minimize glare from incoming sunlight, all computer monitors within 4.5 m (15 ft) of view windows should be able to be oriented perpendicular to the plane of the nearest window, within how many degrees? A. 20 degrees B. 30 degrees C. 4 degrees D. 5 degrees

Answer 31

A. 20 degrees This is the correct answer. Review Feature 57 Low-Glare Workstation Design, Part 1: Glare Avoidance

Question 32

What is the basic intent of Feature 57 Low-Glare Workstation Design? A. To set limits on glare based on measures of luminous intensity B. To direct the light reflection away from directly hitting the occupants eye C. To reduce overhead lighting levels D. To increase background lighting and provide less of a contrast between ambient light and direct sunlight

Answer 32

B. To direct the light reflection away from directly hitting the occupants eye This is the correct answer.

Question 33

An interior designer is planning a new furniture layout with computer screen orientation to minimize glare. 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? A. 4.5 m (15 ft) B. 7.5 m (25 ft) C. 2.75 m (9 ft) D. 3 m (10 ft)

Answer 33

A. 4.5 m (15 ft) 15-20 This is the correct answer. Review Feature 57 Low-Glare Workstation Design, Part 1: Glare Avoidance

Question 34

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? A. LRV B. EML C. CRI D. IES

Answer 34

C. CRI | This is correct - Color Rendering Index

Question 35

According to Feature 58 Color Quality, which of the following conditions should electric lights meet for acceptable color quality? A. Ra of 80 or higher B. Ra of 50 or higher C. Ra of 10 to 20 D. Ra of 100

Answer 35

A. Ra of 80 or higher This is the correct answer. CRI Ra (CRI, average of R1 through R8) must be 80 or higher in order to meet the requirements of Feature 58 Color Quality.

Question 36

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? A. Zeitgebers B. Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) C. Rod photoreceptors D. Cone photoreceptors

Answer 36

D. Cone photoreceptors (CP) | This is the correct answer.

Question 37

Which of the following are acceptable Light Reflectance Values (LRV) for ceilings? A. 0.5 - 0.75 B. 0.8 - 0.9 C. 0.2 - 0.8 D. 0.1 - 0.2

Answer 37

B. 0.8 - 0.9 This is the correct answer. For Feature 59 Surface Design, ceilings should have an average LRV of 0.8 (80%) or more for at least 80% of surface area in regularly occupied spaces.

Question 38

What does the acronym LRV stand for? A. Luminary Reflectance Value B. Light Reflectance Value C. Light Radius Variation D. Lumen Reflectance Variable

Answer 38

B. Light Reflectance Value This is the correct answer. Review Feature 59 Surface Design, Intro

Question 39

Increasing the amount of surfaces with high LRVs in workstation areas will have which of the following results? A. More reflected light B. Decreased alertness and activity C. Less reflected light D. Increased energy consumption

Answer 39

A. More reflected light This is the correct answer. Review Feature 59 Surface Design, Intro Higher LRVs mean that the surface reflects more light from the source, resulting in maximum light intensity and promoting alertness and activity.

Question 40

A new conference center is under construction, and the project team is finalizing finish selections for the main dining room. What should the final finishes for the walls directly visible from regularly occupied spaces incorporate? A. Average LRV of 0.7 for at least 80% of the surface area B. Average LRV of 0.5 for at least 80% of the surface area C. Average LRV of 0.5 for at least 50% of the surface area D. Average LRV of 0.7 for at least 50% of the surface area

Answer 40

D. Average LRV of 0.7 for at least 50% of the surface area This is the correct answer. Review Feature 59 Surface Design, Intro Walls should have an average LRV of 0.7 (70%) or more for at least 50% of surface area directly visible from regularly occupied spaces.

Question 41

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. Rowing machine B. Elliptical machine C. Treadmill D. Full-squat rack

Answer 41

D. Full-squat rack This is correct. In addition, project teams may utilize a shared gym or similar physical activity space located within 200 m [650 ft] of the WELL project boundary.

Question 42

A 4 story office building includes stairs located within 7.5 m (25 ft) of the main entrance. Which of the following design features would NOT promote the use of stairs and discourage reliance on elevators? A. Light levels of at least 108 lux (10 fc) B. Windows with views to the outdoors C. Skylights of at least 1 m2 in size D. Music

Answer 42

A. Light levels of at least 108 lux (10 fc) This is the correct answer. Light levels must be at least 215 lux (20 fc) when the stairs are in use.

Question 43

How does the CDC (Center for Disease Control) define Fitness? A. The ability to carry out daily tasks with rigor and alertness without undue fatigue and with ample energy to enjoy leisurely activities B. The ability to walk 1.6 km (1 mile) in under 15 minutes C. The condition of being physically fit and healthy D. The ability to exercise for 30 minutes per day for 5 days without undue fatigue

Answer 43

A. The ability to carry out daily tasks with rigor and alertness without undue fatigue and with ample energy to enjoy leisurely activities This is the correct answer. Review the Fitness Concept, Background. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) define fitness as the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies.“ WELL Building Standard

Question 44

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that an individual engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least how often? A. 45 minutes per day for 5 days a week. B. 45 minutes per day for 3 days a week C. 30 minutes for 5 days a week D. 30 minutes every day per week.

Answer 44

C. 30 minutes for 5 days a week This is the correct answer. Review the Fitness Concept, Background. 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.“ WELL Building Standard

Question 45

At a building where structured fitness opportunities are available, how often should classes on safe fitness techniques be offered to meet Feature 66? A. Twice per week B. Twice per month C. Once every 2 months D. Once every 3 months

Answer 45

D. Once every 3 months | This is the correct answer.

Question 46

Which LEED credit can contribute to a building meeting the requirements of Feature 67 Exterior Active Design? A. LEED ND: Built Project credit Walkable streets B. LEED ND: Built Project credit Preferred locations C. LEED BD+C: New Construction credit Access to quality transit D. LEED BD+C: New Construction credit Surrounding density and diverse uses

Answer 46

D. LEED BD+C: New Construction credit Surrounding density and diverse uses This is the correct answer. Review Feature 67 Exterior Active Design, Part3: Neighborhood Connectivity. As least one of the following is required: The building has a Walk Score of 70 or greater, OR The project is eligible for at least 3 points in the LEED BD+C: New Construction Surrounding density and diverse use credit.

Question 47

Dedicated exercise space that is at least 18.6 m2 (200 ft2) large must be provided for spaces with what minimum number of occupants to meet Feature 68? A. more than 30 B. more than 25 C. more than 10 D. more than 50

Answer 47

C. more than 10 This is the correct answer. Review Feature 68 Physical Activity Spaces, Part 1: Site Space Designation For Offices. Spaces with more than 10 regular occupants must provide designated exercise space that is at least 18.6 m2 (200 ft2) plus 0.1 m2 (1 ft2) per regular building occupancy, up to a maximum of 370 m2 (4,000 ft2).

Question 48

According to the WELL Building Standard, which of the following is true regarding public behavior? A. 80% of all individuals time is spent indoors B. 60% of individuals time is spent indoors C. 40% of individuals time is spent indoors D. 90% of individuals time is spent indoors

Answer 48

D. 90% of individuals time is spent indoors This is the correct answer. Review the Fitness Concept, Background. Considering that 90% of our time is spent within the built environment, urban planning and building design strategies that are consciously articulated either to encourage more physical activity or discourage sedentariness can constitute powerful intervention strategies to promote a more active lifestyle.“ WELL Building Standard

Question 49

What minimum percentage of workstations must have the ability to alternate between sitting and standing positions to meet the requirement for Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical? A. 40% B. 30% C. 20% D. 10%

Answer 49

B. 30% This answer is correct. Part 2: "At least 30% of workstations have the ability to alternate between sitting and standing positions."

Question 50

Studies show that individuals exposed to traffic noise have a higher risk for which health problems? A. Anxiety and headaches B. Hypertension and anxiety C. Diabetes, stroke and heart attack D. Stroke and heart attack

Answer 50

C. Diabetes, stroke and heart attack This answer is correct. 심장에 좋은 차 Review Feature 74 Exterior Noise Intrusion, Intro: Studies show that individuals exposed to traffic noise have a higher risk for diabetes, stroke, and heart attack, and those exposed to road traffic and aircraft noises have a higher risk for hypertension.

Question 51

Studies show that individuals exposed to road traffic and aircraft noises have a higher risk for what health problem? A. Anxiety B. Hypertension C. Stroke and heart attack D. Diabetes

Answer 51

B. Hypertension This answer is correct. 비행기 고기압 고혈압 Review Feature 74 Exterior Noise Intrusion, Intro: Studies show that individuals exposed to traffic noise have a higher risk for diabetes, stroke, and heart attack, and those exposed to road traffic and aircraft noises have a higher risk for hypertension.

Question 52

Feature 74 Exterior Noise Intrusion states that the average sound pressure level from outside noise intrusion should not exceed which measurement? A. 40 dBA B. 35 dBA C. 55 dBA D. 50 dBA

Answer 52

D. 50 dBA | This answer is correct.

Question 53

How should sound pressure level be measured in each regularly occupied space? A. When adjacent spaces are unoccupied, but within 1 hour of normal business hours B. When all spaces are unoccupied, at midnight C. When adjacent spaces are unoccupied, during normal business hours D. When all spaces are occupied, during normal business hours

Answer 53

A. When adjacent spaces are unoccupied, but within 1 hour of normal business hours This answer is correct.

Question 54

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 76 Thermal comfort C. Feature 75 Internally generated noise D. Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical

Answer 54

D. Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical | This answer is correct.

Question 55

Which of the following WELL Features affects the human body's cardiovascular, endocrine and nervous systems? A. Feature 75 Internally generated noise B. Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical C. Feature 76 Thermal comfort D. Feature 77 Olfactory comfort

Answer 55

A. Feature 75 Internally generated noise | This is the correct answer.

Question 56

In order to meet the requirements of Feature 80 Sound Reducing Surfaces in open office areas, ceiling materials must meet which of the following minimum NRC values? A. 0.8, for the total ceiling surface area B. 0.9, for the total ceiling surface area C. 0.9, for the total ceiling surface area excluding lights, skylights, diffusers, and grilles D. 0.8, for the total ceiling surface area excluding lights, skylights, diffusers, and grilles

Answer 56

C. 0.9, for the total ceiling surface area excluding lights, skylights, diffusers, and grilles This is the correct answer.

Question 57

Which of the following elements should an acoustic plan identify? A. Sound emanating from outside B. Spatial arrangement and acoustic levels C. Loud and quiet zones D. Workspace electronics

Answer 57

C. Loud and quiet zones This is the correct answer. Review Feature 75 Internally Generated Noise, Part 1: Acoustic Planning An acoustic plan should identify: a. Loud and quiet zones b. Noisy equipment in the space

Question 58

What is the maximum noise criteria (NC) allowed for open office spaces and lobbies? A. 40 B. 35 C. 30 D. 20

Answer 58

A. 40 | This is the correct answer.

Question 59

Who should be in the WELL charrette along with the Architect & Mechanical Engineer? A. Facility Management B. Lighting Expert C. WELL Assessor D. Biophilia Expert

Answer 59

A. Facility Management | This is the correct answer.

Question 60

To meet the requirements of Feature 90 Healthy Sleep Policy, how much should an employer subsidize software that monitors daily activity levels? A. 100% B. 50% C. 25% D. 60%

Answer 60

B. 50% | This is the correct answer.

Question 61

Paid maternity leave is required for at least how long during any 12-month period, according to Feature 93 Workplace Family Support? A. 6 work weeks B. 8 work weeks C. 10 work weeks D. 16 work weeks

Answer 61

A. 6 work weeks | This is the correct answer.

Question 62

Beyond the provided paid parental leave period, an additional paternity or maternity leave should be offered for how long during any 12-month period? A. 6 work weeks B. 8 work weeks C. 12 work weeks D. 16 work weeks

Answer 62

C. 12 work weeks This is the correct answer. Review Feature 93 Workplace Family Support, Part 1: Parental Leave

Question 63

In order to reduce stress related to business travel, employers may offer what option on the day of arrival from a red-eye flight to meet the requirements of Feature 91? A. Paid time off B. Remote work C. Complimentary access to a gym D. Therapeutic massage voucher

Answer 63

B. Remote work | This is the correct answer.

Question 64

What is the purpose of Feature 90 Healthy Sleep Policy? A. Track your sleep patterns with a fitness device to improve your REM sleep and overall feeling of wellbeing. B. Ensure you get the same number of hours of sleep each night, go to bed before 11pm, and disengage from electronics before bed. C. Require two 30-minute naps per day to help reduce anxiety and stress. D. Reinforce a healthy sleep and wake rhythm, set a time limit on engagement with work tasks, provide appropriate places for recovery and renewal, and formalize explicit food and drink provisioning to bolster good sleep patterns.

Answer 64

D. Reinforce a healthy sleep and wake rhythm, set a time limit on engagement with work tasks, provide appropriate places for recovery and renewal, and formalize explicit food and drink provisioning to bolster good sleep patterns. This is the correct answer.

Question 65

Employers should provide which of the following for child care? A. Ability to work from home each day and take care of children B. An area within the office where children can play C. Fully paid daycare options located off-site D. On-site childcare centers compliant with local child care license

Answer 65

D. On-site childcare centers compliant with local child care license This is the correct answer.

Question 66

Which of the following is a proven behavior that can aid in weight loss and weight maintenance, promoting improved health and well-being? A. Working late nights B. Doing a dietary cleanse each quarter C. Monitoring food intake, weight and physical activity D. Getting a year physical with a physician

Answer 66

C. Monitoring food intake, weight and physical activity | This is the correct answer.

Question 67

Which of the following is a point during the project development when stakeholders should meet? A. Prior to design and programming B. After tenants move into the building C. At a WELL building conference D. Stakeholders do not meet during project development

Answer 67

A. Prior to design and programming | This is the correct answer.

Question 68

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? A. Add up to 1 additional WELL Assessor B. Request 1 additional WELL Assessor for every 9,300 m2 (100,100 ft2) of project area C. Employ a pre-qualified testing organization that the WELL Assessor oversees D. Extend the time that the assigned WELL Assessor is scheduled to perform the Performance Verification

Answer 68

C. Employ a pre-qualified testing organization that the WELL Assessor oversees This is the correct answer.

Question 69

At which website should a project team register their WELL Building project? A. projects.wellcertified.com B. wellcertified.com C. wellbuilding.com D. wellcertified.com/well

Answer 69

A. projects.wellcertified.com This is the correct answer. WELL Online (found at projects.wellcertified.com) is the official online registration application and project management system for WELL.

Question 70

What is the role of a WELL AP? A. Provide required signatories B. Perform the Performance Verification C. Provide specific calculations pertaining to the project D. Guide projects to a successful certification or compliance award

Answer 70

D. Guide projects to a successful certification or compliance award This is the correct answer.

Question 71

A new library is under construction. Which of the following WELL Features is a Precondition of certification for New and Existing Buildings? A. Feature 51 Food Production B. Feature 11 Fundamental Material Safety C. Feature 67 Exterior Active Design D. Feature 81 Sound Barriers

Answer 71

B. Feature 11 Fundamental Material Safety This is the correct answer. Feature 11 Fundamental Material Safety is a Precondition for New and Existing Buildings.

Question 72

After the WELL certification award, which of the following would a project team NOT be required to provide to maintain its status as a WELL Certified project? A. Results of post-occupancy surveys B. Logs with proof of maintenance C. New tenant move-in drawings D. Ongoing environmental parameter measurements

Answer 72

C. New tenant move-in drawings This is the correct answer. Projects are required to provide ongoing records of results of post-occupancy surveys, logs with proof of maintenance and ongoing environmental parameter measurements.

Question 73

Which WELL Concept includes the requirement that after substantial completion but before occupancy the HVAC system undergoes testing and balancing? A. Comfort B. Air C. Fitness D. Light

Answer 73

B. Air This is the correct answer. Feature 03 Ventilation Effectiveness

Question 74

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. Nourishment B. Water C. Fitness D. Mind

Answer 74

A. Nourishment | This is the correct answer.

Question 75

Which WELL Concept includes a Feature that prohibits overhead luminaries from pointing toward computer screens? A. Mind B. Comfort C. Fitness D. Light

Answer 75

D. Light | This is the correct answer.

Question 76

A project team for an existing building is considering the addition of artwork to the central stairway, which already includes view windows to the exterior. Which WELL Concept includes a Feature that rewards combinations of windows and artwork like this? A. Mind B. Comfort C. Fitness D. Light

Answer 76

C. Fitness This is the correct answer. If you were thinking of the Mind concept because of Feature 99 Beauty and Design II, you were close, but that feature does not require a combination of windows and artwork. It requires a combination of ceiling height and artwork.

Question 77

Which WELL Concept includes a requirement that project comply with current ADA Standards for Accessible Design? A. Mind B. Comfort C. Fitness D. Air

Answer 77

B. Comfort | This is the correct answer.

Question 78

Feature 89 Adaptable Spaces provides many synergies with which WELL Concept? A. Comfort B. Fitness C. Nourishment and Comfort D. Fitness and Comfort

Answer 78

A. Comfort This is the correct answer. Studies show that healthy work environments and stimuli management (adaptable spaces) mitigate stress and provide comfort to building occupants.

Question 79

Who must provide a letter of assurance for Feature 04 VOC Reduction, Part 5: Furniture and Furnishings? A. Architect and Owner B. Architect and Facility Management Team C. Architect D. Owner and WELL AP

Answer 79

A. Architect and Owner This is the correct answer. Review Appendix D: Feature Types and Verification Methods

Question 80

Who must provide a letter of assurance for Feature 50 Food Storage? A. Owner B. Architect and Facility Management Team C. Architect D. Owner and WELL AP

Answer 80

A. Owner This is the correct answer. Review Appendix D: Feature Types and Verification Methods. Owner must provide letter of assurance. A spot check is also required.

Question 81

Which of the following Features in the Comfort Concept requires an Architectural Drawing as documentation for verification of achievement? A. Feature 77 Olfactory Comfort B. Feature 79 Sound Masking C. Feature 81 Sound Barriers D. Feature 72 Accessible Design

Answer 81

A. Feature 77 Olfactory Comfort This is the correct answer. Review Appendix D: Feature Types and Verification Methods

Question 82

A project team is considering the addition of several pieces of artwork to the interior of a project. Which of the following Features may benefit from the addition of artwork? A. Feature 64 Interior Fitness Circulation and Feature 99 Beauty and Design II B. Feature 73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical and Feature 100 Biophilia II - Quantitative C. Feature 87 Beauty and Design I and Feature 100 Biophilia II - Quantitative D. Feature 64 Interior Fitness Circulation and Feature 84 Health and Wellness Awareness

Answer 82

A. Feature 64 Interior Fitness Circulation and Feature 99 Beauty and Design II This is the correct answer. Feature 64 Interior Fitness Circulation, Part 3: Facilitative Aesthetics Feature 99 Beauty and Design II, Part 2: Artwork Both of these Features include requirements that could be met through the addition of artwork in interior spaces.

Question 83

Which of the following WELL Features include specific requirements for lead? A. Feature 31 Inorganic Contaminants and Feature 35 Periodic Water Quality Testing B. Feature 32 Organic Contaminants and Feature 36 Water Treatment C. Feature 30 Fundamental Water Quality and Feature 34 Public Water Additives D. Feature 33 Agricultural Contaminants and Feature 37 Drinking Water Promotion

Answer 83

A. Feature 31 Inorganic Contaminants and Feature 35 Periodic Water Quality Testing This is the correct answer. Feature 31 Inorganic Contaminants, Part 1: Dissolved Metals Feature 35 Periodic Water Quality Testing, Part 1: Quarterly Testing

Question 84

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 78 Reverberation Time B. Feature 81 Sound Barriers C. Feature 75 Internally Generated Noise D. Feature 79 Sound Masking

Answer 84

A. Feature 78 Reverberation Time | This is the correct answer.

Question 85

In order to pursue Feature 100 Biophilia II Quantitative, an interior designer has included a decorative plant wall covering the largest available wall on each floor in the project. Which of the following WELL Features might be impacted by the introduction of indoor plantings? ``` A. Feature 32 Organic Contaminants B. Feature 22 Pest Control C. Feature 51 Food Production D. Feature 10 Pesticide Management E. None of the above ```

Answer 85

E. None of the above This is the correct answer. None of these features are impacted by a green wall.

Question 86

Which of the following are high-touch surfaces, according to Feature 27 Antimicrobial Activity for Surfaces? A. Handles, doorknobs, elevator buttons B. Countertops, handles, curtains C. Bookshelves, keyboards, printers D. Light switches, light fixtures, framed art

Answer 86

A. Handles, doorknobs, elevator buttons This is the correct answer. All countertops and fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, and all handles, doorknobs light switches and elevator buttons are considered high-touch surfaces.

Question 87

Which recommended strategy can suppress microbe build-up on high-touch surfaces and reduce the need for cleaning chemicals? A. Using vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters B. Cleaning with a UV device, as recommended by manufacturer C. Using microfiber cloth cleaning towels D. Increasing the frequency of cleanings to twice daily

Answer 87

B. Cleaning with a UV device, as recommended by manufacturer This is the correct answer. Cleaning high-touch surfaces with a UV device is one of two ways to comply with Feature 27, Part 1: High-touch Surfaces. The second option is "Coated with or comprised of a material that is abrasion-resistant, non-leaching and meets EPA testing requirements for antimicrobial activity."

Question 88

Which of the following WELL Features requires that all doorknobs be coated in or comprised of a material that is abrasion-resistant, non-leaching and meets EPA testing requirements for antimicrobial activity? A. Feature 06 Microbe and Mold Control B. Feature 25 Toxic Material Reduction C. Feature 27 Antimicrobial Activity for Surfaces D. Feature 28 Cleanable Environment

Answer 88

C. Feature 27 Antimicrobial Activity for Surfaces This is the correct answer. Feature 27 Antimicrobial Activity for Surfaces requires high-touch surfaces to be either: (a) coated in or comprised of a material that is abrasion-resistant, non-leaching and meets EPA testing requirements for antimicrobial activity, or (b) cleaned with a UV cleaning device.

Question 89

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. 50 m (165 ft) C. 40 m (130 ft) D. 20 m (65 ft)

Answer 89

A. 30 m (100 ft) | This is the correct answer.

Question 90

Which of the following is NOT required by Feature 52 Mindful Eating, Part 2: Break Area Furnishings? A. Refrigerator, microwave, and sink, for employee use B. Dish-washing amenities C. Eating utensils and food storage units for employee use D. Food labeling stickers and pens

Answer 90

D. Food labeling stickers and pens | This is the correct answer.

Question 91

A project team working on a university research building is preparing documentation for WELL Certification. What should they include to demonstrate compliance with Feature 62 Daylight Modeling? A. Policy document B. Modeling Report C. Performance test results D. Letter of Assurance

Answer 91

B. Modeling Report This is the correct answer. Review Appendix D: Feature Type and Verification Methods. For Feature 62, the relevant type of documentation to be submitted is Modeling Report, according to January Addendum.

Question 92

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? A. 30% to 50% B. 20% to 50% C. 20% to 60% D. 30% to 60%

Answer 92

C. 20% to 60% | This is the correct answer.

Question 93

At an office building, occupants are discouraged by high gym member fees. According to Feature 65 Activity Incentive Programs, what should be offered to building occupants to encourage participation in fitness programs? A. $200 gym membership reimbursement per six-month period B. Free fitness education courses each quarter C. Treadmill desks for every employee D. The option of a standing bike desk or treadmill desk for each employee

Answer 93

A. $200 gym membership reimbursement per six-month period This is the correct answer. Feature 65 requires a plan with 2 out of 6 available options-all related to monetary subsidies. Contrast that to Feature 66 Structured Fitness Opportunities, which requires free quarterly education opportunities, And Feature 71 Active Furnishings, which goes options for treadmill desks.

Question 94

Conference rooms and teleconference rooms must have a minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) of what for walls adjoining private offices, conference rooms or other teleconference rooms? A. 53 B. 38 C. 45 D. 56

Answer 94

A. 53 | This is the correct answer.

Question 95

In order to achieve Feature 82 Individual Thermal Comfort, all open office spaces with occupants performing tasks that require similar workstations must allow what minimum percentage of free address? A. 30% B. 50% C. 40% D. 20%

Answer 95

B. 50% | This is the correct answer.

Question 96

In order to achieve Feature 83 Radiant Thermal Comfort, what minimum percentage of floor area in all offices and other regularly occupied spaces must meet the requirements set for in the ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 for thermal comfort through the use of hydronic radiant heating and/or cooling systems or along with electric radiant systems? A. 40% B. 20% C. 30% D. 50%

Answer 96

D. 50% | This is the correct answer.

Question 97

According to Feature 94 Self-Monitoring, employers should provide each occupant with a device that tracks biomarkers associated with health and wellness. Which of the following metrics should be tracked? A. Water intake B. Cholesterol levels C. Food intake D. Activity and steps

Answer 97

D. Activity and steps | This is the correct answer.

Question 98

What can adversely affect the body, from the nervous system to the cardiovascular system? A. Caffeine B. Chronic stress C. Making unhealthy food choices D. Lack of exercise

Answer 98

B. Chronic stress | This is the correct answer.

Question 99

In order to achieve Feature 95 Stress and Addiction Treatment, a program that helps occupants handle stress should be provided through: A. Hosting monthly group meetings with all occupants B. Meditation sessions in the office C. A qualified counselor offering group or private workshops D. A weekly meeting with the management team

Answer 99

C. A qualified counselor offering group or private workshops | This is the correct answer.

Question 100

Which WELL Feature has the most similarities with LEED v4 EQ Credit Quality Views? A. Feature 56 Solar Glare Control B. Feature 58 Color Quality C. Feature 61 Right To Light D. Feature 62 Daylight Modeling

Answer 100

C. Feature 61 Right To Light | This is the correct answer.