WELL Accredited Professional (AP) Practice Exam

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