WELL Accredited Professional (AP) Practice Exam

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• For Feature 03 Ventilation Effectiveness, which documentation is required?
• Circadian photoentrainment refers to the process by which light keeps the body's internal clocks synchronised. Which statement best reflects this concept?
• Which of the following is NOT a WELL project typology?
• The self-monitoring device must track at least two of which biomarkers?
• Standing burns how many more calories per hour than sitting?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five items the Cleaning Protocol should address?
• Physical inactivity can increase the odds of having a stroke by which range?
• Which symptoms are associated with Sick Building Syndrome?
• Define Universal Design.
• 7% (more than 169 million) of all disability-adjusted-life-years (DALYs) resulted from which disorder?
• What percentage of American adults are obese?
• Define Noise Criteria (NC).
• Dry Bulb Temperature is defined as what?
• UVGI is described as what type of method?
• What documentation is required for Feature 14 Air Infiltration Management?
• Which of the following conditions is linked to high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages?
• Which hormone is released in response to stress and helps regulate metabolism?
• What are the minimum NIC values for Enclosed Office and Conference/Teleconference?
• Which photoreceptors are essential for color discrimination?
• Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVG) is used for sterilisation by destroying DNA. Where is it commonly applied?
• Which of the following is a mechanism for moisture entry into buildings that relies on air movement?
• Asbestos is associated with which two diseases?
• Depression is described as which type of mood disorder?
• Which hormone plays a primary role in the body's stress response, increases blood sugar, suppresses the immune system, and aids in the metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrate, while also showing diurnal variation that affects the sleep-wake cycle?
• Which contaminant category includes bacteria and other microorganisms that threaten health in water?
• What percentage of American adults are overweight?
• Which option is NOT listed as a health issue associated with chronic sleep deprivation?
• What are alveoli?
• What is the minimum NRC and height specification for cubicle partitions?
• Which feature is primarily associated with reducing volatile organic compounds indoors?
• LRV stands for.
• Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF) filters are designed to remove dissolved metals.
• Approximately how many liters of air does an average person breathe per day?
• General Documentation for WELL features typically includes which of the following?
• What is the #1 environmental cause of premature mortality, contributing to approximately 7 million deaths worldwide?
• In early development, lead exposure is associated with negative effects on memory, IQ, learning, and behaviour.
• The bodies, feces, and saliva of dust mites can trigger what?
• Which variable describes the radiant heat environment around a person?
• What is the recommended weekly amount of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and strength training for adults?
• Which brain region receives signals from ipRGCs to regulate circadian rhythms?
• Which is one of the improvements associated with organizations that promote fair, equitable treatment toward employees?
• Fluorosis is characterized by what?
• Where and why might radiant heating be preferred?
• What documentation is required for Feature 43 Artificial Ingredients?
• Depression is linked to which health problems?
• Which type of documentation is a LOA (Letter of Assurance) in WELL practices?
• How does mental illness impact life expectancy?
• Insufficient fruit and veg intake is a top 10 risk factor contributing to what outcome?
• Which moisture entry path is driven by diffusion through building materials?
• What percentage of our time is spent indoors?
• Which statement correctly describes UV light compared to infrared light?
• What is a documented benefit of short naps?
• Under Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback, which pollutants and indoor thermal values are monitored?
• LRV measures which of the following?
• Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is best described as?
• Light exposure in late afternoon is associated with which circadian phase shift?
• For Parts 1 & 2 Air Filtration under Feature 05, which documentation is required?
• Low fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with which disease?
• What is the recommended daily sugar limit?
• Which components comprise Parts 1 & 2 of the Advanced Air Purification feature?
• Metamer concept: which statement is correct?
• BPA release can occur when exposed to which factors?
• What's the average body temperature?
• Which hormone suppresses the immune system during stress and influences various metabolic processes?
• What percentage of deaths per year are attributed to mental disorders?
• Which structures in the retina host photoreceptors for vision?
• UVGI is commonly used in which contexts?
• What are Innovation Features 101 & 102?
• What BMI range is considered overweight?
• Higher levels of perceived justice at work are associated with what effect on staff health?
• How many times higher can VOC levels be indoors than outdoors?
• Chlorine and Chloramine are what in water treatment?
• Which technologies are used to maintain high water quality?
• What is the recommended number of servings of vegetables per day?
• Which statement best describes a spot check in contrast to a visual inspection?
• UVGI destroys microorganisms by destroying their DNA. Which is true about this statement?
• What does short wavelength UV light (UV-C) do?
• What is the most effective way to remove bacteria when drying hands?
• Which variable describes the rate at which a person produces heat?
• What does the Alternative Adherence Path (AAP) refer to?
• What happens when bright light stimulates ipRGCs and signals the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)?
• Cones are responsible for which aspect of vision?
• What are the three types of documentation required for WELL features?
• If a WELL report identifies unmet criteria, what must the project submit within 180 days?
• What are metamers in color science?
• Which health issue is associated with chronic sleep deprivation?
• Feature 01 Air Quality Standards requires an assessor to perform post-occupancy testing. Which option best describes this requirement?
• Which moisture entry mechanism involves direct contact with bulk water?
• Which contaminant is a heavy metal that can contaminate water through aging or damaged infrastructure?
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration removes which type of contaminants?
• What effect can ozone have on human health?
• BPA is commonly used in which type of products?
• Which statements correctly describe adjustable height desk requirements in Fitness and Comfort sections?
• Can the WELL Assessor serve as Project Administrator for the same project?
• What effect does a high Reverberation Time (RT) have on room acoustics?
• In the context of Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML), which expression correctly represents its calculation?
• Which variable represents the speed of air movement that affects convective heat loss or gain?
• A candela is the SI base unit of which quantity?
• Which is the 4th leading risk factor for mortality worldwide, accounting for 6-9% of deaths?
• Metamers produce the same cone responses under certain lighting because they have what property?
• What must be analysed prior to integrating operable windows into the design?
• Physical inactivity accounts for approximately what percentage of ischemic heart disease?
• Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVG) is a sterilisation method that uses UV light to break down microorganisms by destroying their DNA. It is often used in which applications?
• What percentage above ASHRAE standards is required for Increased Ventilation?
• Which statement about MERV ratings is correct?
• Which type of light source is more likely to produce higher EML?
• PM2.5 particles are defined as having a diameter of up to how many micrometers?
• 2.5 hours per week of moderate-intensity physical activity is associated with what percent reduction in overall mortality risk?
• What are the four steps of Certification?
• The presence of coliforms suggests what?
• What is the role of the WELL Assessor?
• Which variable is the ambient air temperature measured with a thermometer shielded from radiant heat?
• Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) is defined as...
• Turbidity is defined as what?
• What are the maximum NC values for Open Office & Lobbies, Enclosed Offices, Conference/Breakout Room, and Teleconference Room?
• Which option lists the correct document for Feature 14 Air Infiltration Management?
• What describes the Building Envelope?
• Which surfaces are covered by sound reducing surfaces?
• What are the required illuminance values and measurement planes for Visual Acuity and Melanopic Light Intensity, and how long must Melanopic light be present daily?
• What is a Health Product Declaration (HPD)?
• How does the CDC define fitness?
• Which chemical is released by exercise?
• Which statement best describes the AAP in WELL projects?
• Rods have peak sensitivity around which wavelength?
• UV sanitisation in water treatment?
• Exposure to minute amounts of mercury and lead has been linked to what health effect?
• The building envelope restricts the transfer of which items?
• What is a lack of oxygen delivery to body tissues?
• High humidity may promote the accumulation of growth of microbial pathogens, such as: NOT listed as an example?
• What is a key benefit of a radiant temperature system?
• High intake of red and processed meat is associated with which cancers?
• What is the NRC requirement for walls in enclosed offices, conference, or teleconferencing spaces?
• What are the main photoreceptors for daytime vision?
• An increase in relative humidity of 35% can increase the emissions of formaldehyde by what factor?
• Exposure to waterborne pathogens can cause what health effects?
• What is the Institute of Medicine's recommended total water intake from all sources for women?
• Which filtration method can remove dissolved metals?
• Why does WELL advocate for blue-enriched daytime lighting?
• Disinfection byproducts formed from chlorine/chloramine include which compounds?
• What effects can lead exposure have?
• Rods are primarily responsible for which aspect of vision?
• Physical inactivity accounts for approximately what percentage of breast and colon cancer?
• Approximately how many deaths per year are attributed to mental disorders?
• Which indoor thermal values are monitored under Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback?
• Which documentation is required for Feature 07 Construction Pollution Management?
• Where is the main circadian clock located in mammals?
• Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) measures what?
• Long-term exposure to Atrazine may lead to which problems?
• What is the primary role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs)?
• Metabolic syndrome is best described as what?
• Beauty and Biophilia primarily impact which body system?
• Which hormone exhibits diurnal variation and plays a key role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle?
• How many years shorter is the average life expectancy for a smoker compared with a non-smoker?
• Sitting more than 3 hours per day is associated with how many years of lower life expectancy?
• Which of the following is included in the WELL Pilot Program project types?
• What color temperature range does WELL advocate for during daytime hours?
• NIC stands for Noise Isolation Class. What does this measurement assess?
• Atrazine is best described as which type of chemical?
• What is Reverberation Time (RT60)?
• What is the Institute of Medicine's recommended total water intake for men from all sources?
• The levels of which airborne pollutant serve as a proxy for other indoor pollutants?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six primary personal or environmental variables contributing to occupant thermal comfort?
• What are the window access requirements in terms of the percentage of desks and maximum distance to exterior view?
• What effects can hypoxia cause?
• Activated carbon filters remove what from water?
• PM10 particles are at most how many micrometers in diameter?
• Cones have peak sensitivity around which wavelength?
• Which health issue is NOT listed as associated with stress hormones?
• What is photocatalytic oxidation?
• What is the leading source of dissatisfaction within the environmental conditions of an office?
• Musculoskeletal disorders account for approximately what share of global DALYs?
• Why should management of construction pollution be a first priority?
• What is the recommended number of servings of fruit per day?
• Removing turbidity improves water quality by also removing what?
• What happens during a Performance Verification site visit?
• Which pair of particle sizes makes up a large proportion of indoor dust capable of reaching deep into the lungs?
• In Core and Shell Compliance, what is the relationship between office space and building adherence?
• In designing buildings with operable windows, which data is essential to evaluate first?
• Which statement best describes the New and Existing Buildings typology?
• Exposure to organic contaminants such as PCBs and vinyl chloride in drinking water has been associated with what ailments?
• Which statement about BPA health effects is correct?
• Which color temperature range is closest to daylight colour temperature?
• For Feature 86: Post-Occupancy Surveys, what type of documentation is required?
• What is a Curative Action Plan in the WELL framework?
• Poor ventilation practices expose humans to which of the following?
• Declining levels of perceived justice at work are associated with which trend in health?
• Which moisture entry mechanism is driven by capillary action in porous materials?
• On average, how much moderate to vigorous physical activity does the average adult get per day?
• Which hormone shows diurnal variation and contributes to the sleep-wake cycle?
• Physical inactivity accounts for approximately what percentage of Type II Diabetes?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six major air pollutants WELL addresses?
• In the preconditions list, which number corresponds to Mind?
• Candela is defined as?
• Core and Shell Compliance typology applies to which projects?
• Parking garages and lots are included in the area calculations for WELL Pilot projects.
• Carbon filters are designed to
• New and Existing Interiors typology applies to which projects?
• What pollutants can copy rooms contribute to?
• NDMA exposure in drinking water is associated with what health risk?
• Exposure to asbestos can occur how?
• What is the NRC requirement for open office walls?
• This type of filter is meant to remove smaller particles.
• Which factors affect the rate at which inorganic metals leach into drinking water?
• For Feature 04 VOC Reduction, which documentation is required?
• Which statement best describes Bisphenol-A (BPA)?
• What is the minimum NRC for ceilings in open offices?
• For Part 3 Air Filtration Maintenance under Feature 05, which documentation is required?
• An AAP proposal may be submitted for pre-approval either before or after project registration.
• Which contaminants are listed for quarterly water quality testing?
• What is the primary role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in circadian regulation?
• Which variable describes the moisture content in air that affects evaporative cooling and comfort?
• Under Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback, which indoor pollutants are monitored?
• NIC stands for Noise Isolation Class. What does this measurement assess?
• What ambient light level is sufficient for most tasks?
• Light exposure in late night/early morning typically causes what shift in circadian rhythms?
• Which statement about PM10 and PM2.5 is accurate?
• If a material has a higher NRC, what does that imply?
• What has 210x the binding affinity for hemoglobin compared to oxygen?
• The peak sensitivity for the sensation of brightness occurs at which light colour?
• What documentation is required for Feature 23 Advanced Air Purification?
• The quality of US surface water relies largely on which document?
• Which of the following is a radiant temperature system benefit related to air quality?
• Which of the following is a widely used herbicide contaminant that can be found in water?
• In the preconditions, what number is associated with Air?
• What is the maximum NC value for Teleconference Room?
• What documentation is required for Feature 37: Drinking Water Promotion?
• Up to 60% of people with asthma who live in urban environments also have a sensitivity to the allergens of what pest?
• ipRGCs have peak sensitivity around which wavelength?
• In a single building with common structural elements, how many dwellings are required to be considered Multifamily Residential?
• What are Carbon Filters and Activated Carbon Filters used for?
• Which statement correctly describes the VT requirements and height threshold for Daylight Glass and Vision Glass?
• What are Annotated Documents?
• PBDEs are toxic additives that increase what quality in materials?
• An NRC value increases, what happens to absorption?
• What is considered the most important zeitgeber?
• Which features require UV water purification?
• Which statement is true about PM10 and PM2.5 in indoor air?
• Spot checks are used to support which of the following?
• Where are cones located within the eye?
• High RT in rooms may have which effect?
• What gardening space is required per occupant for Food Production?
• Which option correctly identifies the feature that focuses on ventilation effectiveness?
• What term describes external cues that align physiological functions to the solar cycle and cue the circadian rhythm?
• What are the CRI requirements for R1-R8 and R9?
• Stress hormones are associated with which of the following health issues?
• What is the consequence of carbon monoxide binding to hemoglobin more strongly than oxygen?
• What fraction of the human body is comprised of water?
• Which of the following is a herbicide contaminant commonly detected in water?
• Turbidity is a key indicator of water quality because it signals the presence of what?
• Which component defines ongoing maintenance of air quality after installation?
• Which type of filters are designed to absorb VOCs and remove the largest particles?
• Benzene and formaldehyde are considered what type of compound?