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5. All Concepts of WELL are covered.
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1.

A new office building in Seattle is in its post-occupancy performance test phase by a WELL Assessor. Which air quality test results meet the minimum standards for volatile substances for Feature 01 Air Quality Standards?
- A.
  
  Formaldehyde less than 50 ppb and total VOCs less than 500 µg/m3
- B.
  
  Formaldehyde less than 27 ppb and total VOCs less than 1,000 µg/m3
- C.
  
  Formaldehyde less than 27 ppb and total VOCs less than 1,000 µg/m3
- D.
  
  Formaldehyde less than 50 ppb and total VOCs less than 1,000 µg/m3
Correct Answer
C. Formaldehyde less than 27 ppb and total VOCs less than 1,000 µg/m3

Explanation
This is the correct answer. Formaldehyde and total VOCs are measured in Feature 01 Air Quality Standards, Part 1.

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2.

An office building’s air quality test has met 3 of the minimum requirements for Part 2: Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases: carbon monoxide, PM_2.5, and PM₁₀. What other minimum standard is required for WELL Certification?
- A.
  
  Ozone less than 51 ppb
- B.
  
  Formaldehyde less than 27 ppb
- C.
  
  Methane less than 51 ppb
- D.
  
  Radon less than 4 pCi/L
Correct Answer
A. Ozone less than 51 ppb

Explanation
The minimum standard required for WELL Certification in addition to meeting the requirements for carbon monoxide, PM2.5, and PM10 is having ozone levels less than 51 ppb.

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3.

In projects with regularly occupied spaces at or below grade, where in the WELL project should the radon test for Feature 01 Air Quality Standards be performed?
- A.
  
  In the highest occupied level
- B.
  
  In the lowest occupied level
- C.
  
  In the highest unoccupied level
- D.
  
  In the lowest unoccupied level
Correct Answer
A. In the highest occupied level

Explanation
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that moves up through the ground and into a building, typically through cracks in the foundation. The lowest occupied level of a building is the best place to test for radon levels.Radon can get into homes in other ways, including through gaps around pipes: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-02/documents/2012_a_citizens_guide_to_radon.pdf

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4.

At an existing office building campus, signage indicating an outdoor smoking ban is posted at all building entrances. The signs indicate the ban on smoking within 7.5 m (25 ft) of all building entrances, operable windows, building air intakes, and regularly occupied exterior building spaces. What signage must be added to the courtyard areas more than 7.5 m (25 ft) from building entrances to meet the requirements of Feature 02 Smoking Ban?
- A.
  
  The local municipal ordinance on smoking in exterior public areas, posted every 15 m (50 ft) along the edge of the no smoking area
- B.
  
  Contact information for a smoking cessation program, posted every 15 m (50 ft) along the edge of the no smoking area
- C.
  
  The location of designated smoking areas, posted every 30 m (100 ft) along walkways
- D.
  
  The location of designated smoking areas, posted every 30 m (100 ft) along walkways
Correct Answer
D. The location of designated smoking areas, posted every 30 m (100 ft) along walkways

Explanation
To meet the requirements of Feature 02 Smoking Ban, the signage that must be added to the courtyard areas more than 7.5 m (25 ft) from building entrances is the location of designated smoking areas, posted every 30 m (100 ft) along walkways. This means that designated smoking areas should be clearly marked and spaced every 30 m (100 ft) along the walkways in the courtyard areas, providing smokers with a designated space to smoke while ensuring compliance with the smoking ban in other areas.

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5.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how many annual deaths are attributable to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene?
- A.
  
  1.5 million
- B.
  
  2 million
- C.
  
  2.2 million
- D.
  
  1 billion
Correct Answer
B. 2 million

Explanation
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2 million annual deaths are attributable to unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene. This highlights the significant impact that lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation can have on public health.

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6.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that women and men consume approximately how much water a day? This amount includes water from all sources such as drinking water, other beverages and food.
- A.
  
  Women 2.7 liters and men 3.7 liters
- B.
  
  Women 2.3 liters and men 3.9 liters
- C.
  
  Women 2.5 liters and men 3.5 liters
- D.
  
  Women 2.6 liters and men 3.8 liters
Correct Answer
A. Women 2.7 liters and men 3.7 liters

Explanation
Review the Water Concept, Background

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7.

The quality of surfacewater in the U.S. is protected by which of the following legislation?
- A.
  
  Pure Water Act
- B.
  
  Safe Drinking Water Act
- C.
  
  Clean Water Act
- D.
  
  Water Protection Act
Correct Answer
C. Clean Water Act

Explanation
Review the Water Concept, Background

“The quality of the U.S. surface water relies largely on The Clean Water Act of 1974. The U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) works to implement this Act and others (namely, the Safe Drinking Water Act), andpublishes threshold concentration standards for water contaminants.” – WELL Building Standard

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8.

A cafe located in an office building has recently renovated its menu to incorporate more nutritious food options. The daily menu currently offers: Ham sandwichGrilled cheese sandwichHamburgerFried fishSpaghettiChicken and riceOrangesApple slicesDried cherries What additional food item(s) should this cafeteria sell to meet the requirements of Feature 38 Fruits and Vegetables?
- A.
  
  Fried green tomatoes
- B.
  
  Nothing, the requirements are already met
- C.
  
  Fruit cups with no added sugar
- D.
  
  Carrot and celery sticks
Correct Answer
D. Carrot and celery sticks

Explanation
Feature 38 requires that if a building distributes or sells solid food on a daily basis, then the menu must either:

Include at least 2 varieties of fruits (with no added sugar) and at least 2 varieties of non-fried vegetables
OR
Offer fruit and/or non-fried vegetables for at least 50% of the total available food options

In this example, the daily menu already includes 3 fruits. Adding carrot and celery sticks would provide at least 2 non-fried vegetables.

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9.

What minimum amount of fruits and non-fried vegetables must be offered at a WELL-Certified building that has a café open daily?
- A.
  
  2 fruits and 2 non-fried vegetables
- B.
  
  20% of all available food options
- C.
  
  4 of any combination of fruits and non-fried vegetables
- D.
  
  50% of entrees
Correct Answer
A. 2 fruits and 2 non-fried vegetables

Explanation
Where solid foods are sold or distributed on a daily basis, the selection must include:

At least 2 varieties of fruit with no added sugar and 2 non-fried vegetables
OR
At least 50% of available food options are fruits and/or non-fried vegetables.

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GBES Training Course Test! Trivia Quiz

A new office building in Seattle is in its post-occupancy performance test phase by a WELL Assessor. Which air quality test results meet the minimum standards for volatile substances for Feature 01 Air Quality Standards?

An office building’s air quality test has met 3 of the minimum requirements for Part 2: Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases: carbon monoxide, PM2.5, and PM10. What other minimum standard is required for WELL Certification?

In projects with regularly occupied spaces at or below grade, where in the WELL project should the radon test for Feature 01 Air Quality Standards be performed?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how many annual deaths are attributable to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene?

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that women and men consume approximately how much water a day? This amount includes water from all sources such as drinking water, other beverages and food.

The quality of surfacewater in the U.S. is protected by which of the following legislation?

What minimum amount of fruits and non-fried vegetables must be offered at a WELL-Certified building that has a café open daily?

An office building’s air quality test has met 3 of the minimum requirements for Part 2: Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases: carbon monoxide, PM_2.5, and PM₁₀. What other minimum standard is required for WELL Certification?