WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) Sample Questions:

1. The WELL AP notices mold and fungal growth on some indoor walls and ceilings of enclosed regularly occupied spaces. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the mold and fungal growth?

A) Ducts were not properly sealed and protected during the construction stage
B) Sensors were not installed in occupiable spaces to monitor dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity
C) Commissioning Agent did not confirm that the ventilation rate exceeds 21 cfm/person (10 L/s)
D) Mechanical system does not have the capability of maintaining relative humidity between 30% and 60% at all times

2. The cafeteria manager for an office building has been asked to meet Feature N11: Responsible Food Sourcing.
This requires a percentage of the total produce line and a percentage of the animal product line to meet specific sustainable sourcing requirements. Which of the following reflects the minimum required thresholds?

A) At least 50% of produce and at least 25% of the animal product line
B) At least 75% of produce and at least 50% of the animal product line
C) At least 25% of produce and at least 25% of the animal product line
D) At least 50% of produce and at least 50% of the animal product line

3. A project's interior designer is designing a room that will act as a restorative space for future employees to break from work and relax. The space will be at least 75 ft2 (7 m2) plus 1 ft2 (0.1 m2) per regular occupant. It will also include features like dimmable lighting, sound masking and calming colors. What additional element(s) should the interior designer incorporate to contribute towards meeting the requirements of the respective WELL optimization?

A) Signage or education materials explaining the intended use of the space
B) A mindfulness training course by a qualified instructor
C) A room-booking system for staff to reserve time to use the room
D) Activity accessories, such as yoga mats, weights or exercise balls

4. A developer wants to complete WELL Certification quickly for a WELL Core office building. The WELL documentation is approved for the project, the base building is complete, but the building is not yet occupied.
Which step should the project team take first to address the developer's goal?

A) Schedule performance verification since all pre-verification requirements are
B) Apply for the certificate of occupancy (CO)
C) Determine the schedule for the tenants finish-out and move-in
D) Inform the developer that performance verification requires at least 50% occupancy

5. Which of the following is an accurate list of the core parameters that impact thermal comfort in a mechanically conditioned space?

A) Air temperature, humidity, air movement and mean radiant temperature of surrounding surfaces
B) Air temperature, humidity, air movement, mean radiant temperature of surrounding surfaces, metabolic rate and clothing insulation
C) Air temperature, humidity, season, metabolic rate and clothing insulation
D) Air temperature, humidity, window-to-wall ratio, mean radiant temperature of surrounding surfaces, metabolic rate and clothing insulation

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