WELL AP V2 Thermal Comfort

01. Feature T05: Radiant Thermal Comfort can be achieved through the use of radiant heating and cooling elements, independent of ventilation systems, in which two space types?

A. Lobbies and offices

B. Conference rooms and teleconference rooms

C. Offices and conference rooms

D. Stairways and lobbies

A

02. According to the WELL Thermal Comfort concept the human body maintains a stable internal body temperature using what process?

A. Poikilothermy

B. Homeothermy

C. Kleptothermy

D. Heterothermy

B

03. In order to achieve Feature T05: 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%

D

04. n open office with large west-facing windows has 29 identical workstations, 10 of which are located next to the exterior windows. According to Feature T04: Individual Thermal Control, which of the following allows occupants to work in a space with their desired temperature?

A. Curtains/blinds

B. Tinted windows

C. Thermostat

D. Personal heating and cooling options

D

05. In the WELL Thermal Comfort concept which of the following is NOT a benefit of radiant temperature systems?

A. Higher relative humidity in winter.

B. Lower dust transportation.

C. Saved floor space.

D. Higher mean radiant temperature.

D

06. According to the Thermal Comfort concept, how many of the office buildings surveyed in the U.S. provided thermal environments that met generally accepted goals of occupant satisfaction?

A. 20%

B. 11%

C. 5%

D. 27%

B

07. In the WELL Thermal Comfort concept how many primary personal and environmental variables contribute to an occupant's thermal comfort?

A. 6

B. 4

C. 7

D. 5

A

08. In the Thermal Comfort concept, which of the following ASHRAE Standard aims to provide a thermal environment, where at least 80% of people will perceive the thermal environment as acceptable.

A. ASHRAE Standard 60

B. ASHRAE Standard 55

C. ASHRAE Standard 30

D. ASHRAE Standard 45

B

09. Which of the following best describes homeothermy from the Thermal Comfort concept?

A. Maintaining body core heat through internal means and regulated by the cerebellum.

B. Stabling of external body temperature regardless of internal influence and regulated by the amygdala.

C. The balancing of heat gains and losses to maintain the body's core temperature within its narrow range, 36-38 degrees C [97-100 degrees F], and regulated by the hypothalamus.

D. Controlling body core temperature through internal means and regulated by the thalamus.

C

10. To achieve Part 1: Survey for Thermal Comfort of Feature T02: Verified Thermal Comfort, a post-occupancy survey should be administered how many times per year and in what months?

A. Once at the beginning of the year.

B. At least twice a year, including once in June, July or August and once in December, January or February, at least six months after occupancy.

C. 3 times per year in January, April and August.

D. 4 times per year, once in each fiscal quarter.

B

11. Salesforce just occupied new office space in Chicago, Illinois. The office has 900 occupants that regularly report to this location. What is the minimum response rate needed for the surveys conducted at least twice a year for Part 1: Survey for Thermal Comfort of Feature T02: Verified Thermal Comfort?

A. 80%

B. 75%

C. 35%

D. 25%

C

12. If a project is able to exceed the thermal comfort satisfaction thresholds by 90% or more, how many points is the project awarded for Feature T02: Verified Thermal Comfort?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

C

13. Projects seeking Feature T03: Thermal Zoning compliance should provide control over temperature in the space through thermostat being present in the thermal zone , or...

A. Supplied personal Fans and Space Heaters

B. A lax dress-code and company-issued coats and blankets.

C. Work stations being located near operable windows

D. A digital interface accessible to occupants on a computer or phone

D

14. With the exception of high-humidity areas, the mechanical system has the capability of maintaining relative humidity at all times by what methods covered in Feature T07: Humidity Control.

A. Adding or removing moisture from the air.

B. Reclaiming Water.

C. Air circulation.

D. All of the above.

A

15. According to Feature T09 β: Outdoor Thermal Comfort, at least 50% of what areas must be shaded for more than half of the daylight hours each day by tree canopies, awnings, or other structures?

A. Plazas, seating areas and other outdoor areas of congregation

B. Parking spaces

C. Pedestrian pathways and building entrances

D. All of the above

C

16. Projects seeking points in Part 1: Provide Windows with Multiple Opening Modes of Feature T08 B: Enhanced Operable Windows will provide instructions for window operation through signage or other communications that indicate which of the following:

A. Windows are not to be opened when mechanical cooling is in operation (not required if no mechanical cooling is present or if mechanical cooling system is configured to disengage automatically when windows are open).

B. Windows with high openings (if present) are to be used in cold weather.

C. Windows with low openings are to be used during mild and/or warm weather.

D. All the above.

D

17. For Commercial Kitchen Spaces, the maximum operative temperature cannot exceed what degrees F°(C°) per Part 1: Provide Acceptable Thermal Comfort of Feature T01: Thermal Performance?

A. 80 °F (27 °C).

B. 75 °F (24 °C).

C. 70 °F (21 °C).

D. 65 °F (18 °C).

A

18. In Part 2: Achieve Thermal Comfort of Feature T02: Enhanced Thermal Performance, a post-occupancy survey is administered twice a year. What specific months must the surveys be administered?

A. March, April or May and December, January or February

B. June, July or August and December, January or February

C. June, July or August and March, April, or May

D. May and once in November

B

19. With Feature T01: Thermal Performance projects, when conducting ongoing monitoring, the number and location of sampling points must comply with the requirements outlined where?

A. Thermal Comfort Index

B. Performance Guidelines Index

C. Thermal Parameters Glossary

D. Performance Verification Guidebook

D

20. For Feature T01: Thermal Performance compliance, if a project's measurements are undertaken by a WELL Performance Testing Agent in compliance with the Performance Verification Guidebook, where are the results submitted to for recertification purposes?

A. USGBC

B. GBCI

C. IWBI

D. AIA

B

21. When seeking Feature T03: Thermal Zoning compliance, the maximum size of each thermal zone is:

A. 650 ft² or 10 occupants, whichever is larger

B. 750 ft² or 10 occupants, whichever is larger

C. 850 ft² or 20 occupants, whichever is larger

D. 650 ft² or 5 occupants, whichever is larger

A

22. Feature T05: Radiant Thermal Comfort requires projects:

A. To use independently controlled ventilation systems.

B. To use radiant systems and privately controlled ventilation systems.

C. To use radiant systems and independently controlled ventilation systems.

D. To use radiant systems and privately controlled ventilation systems.

C

23. Which WELL Thermal Comfort feature requires projects to check thermal comfort parameters in their buildings that can be used as feedback for building managers and users to take appropriate actions.

A. T01 Thermal Peformance

B. T02 Verified Thermal Comfort

C. T05 Radiant Thermal Comfort

D. T06 Thermal Comfort Monitoring

D

24. This WELL Thermal Comfort feature requires projects to design outdoor spaces to avoid excessive wind and manage elevated temperatures through shading or other strategies.

A. T09 β Outdoor Thermal Comfort

B. T03 Thermal Zoning

C. T02 Verified Thermal Comfort

D. T01 Thermal Performance

A

25. In Part 1: Manage Relative Humidity of Feature T07: Humidity Control , the mechanical system must have the capability of maintaining relative humidity in what range?

A. 0% to 40%

B. 30% to 60%

C. 15% to 30%

D. 40% to 70%

B

26. When determining occupant satisfaction, this WELL Thermal Comfort feature requires projects provide a high level of thermal comfort?

A. Feature T01: Thermal Performance

B. Feature T02: Verified Thermal Comfort

C. Feature T03: Thermal Zoning

D. Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring

B

27. This WELL Thermal Comfort feature requires projects to create indoor thermal environments that provide comfortable thermal conditions to the majority of people in support of their health, well-being and productivity.

A. Feature T01: Thermal Performance

B. Feature T03: Thermal Zoning

C. Feature T04: Individual Thermal Control

D. Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring

A

28. In Part 1: Manage Outdoor Heat of Feature T09 β: Outdoor Thermal Comfort at least of pedestrian pathways and building entrances must be shaded for more than half of the daylight hours each day by tree canopies, awnings, or other structures.

A. 25%

B. 50%

C. 75%

D. 80%

B

29. For Feature T08 β: Enhanced Operable Windows compliance, projects must design windows with:

A. Controls for window operation are positioned higher than 1.7 m (5.6 ft) above the finished floor.

B. Controls for window operation are positioned 1.7 m (5.6 ft) above the finished floor.

C. Controls for window operation are positioned less than 1.7 m (5.6 ft) above the finished floor.

D. Controls for window operation are positioned not more than 1.7 m (5.6 ft) above the finished floor.

D

30. For a project to achieve Feature 01: Thermal Performance, there are two options to choose from: Annual testing and Continuous Monitoring. If the project chooses Annual testing, what verification method is required to be submitted to IWBI?

A. On-going report

B. Technical Document

C. On-site Photographs

D. Architectural Drawings

A

31. A project team is anxious to complete the project and earn their WELL Certification. For Feature T02: Verified Thermal Comfort, what time period must the project team wait to conduct the survey of tenants?

A. At completion of project.

B. At six months post occupancy.

C. At three months post occupancy.

D. At end of first year of occupancy.

B

32. The intent of Feature T04: Individual Thermal Control is to maximize and personalize thermal comfort among all individuals. Personal Cooling Options for all regular occupants may include:

A. Hand-held fan with spritzer.

B. A cooling mat for their feet.

C. Chair with mechanical cooling system.

D. A cooling keyboard.

C

33. A law firm in Cincinnati would like to allow for thermal zones in their open office space. How can this company earn the most points for Feature T03: Thermal Zoning?

A. By providing one zone per 10 occupants.

B. By providing one zone per 200 ft2.

C. By providing one zone per 2 occupants.

D. By providing one zone per 5 occupants.

D

34. Part 1: Provide Acceptable Thermal Environment of Feature T01: Thermal Performance has a verification method requirement for submitting materials to IWBI. What is the verification method for this option?

A. Letter of Assurance - Engineer, Performance Test, Technical Document

B. Letter of Assurance - Architect

C. Policy and/or Operations Schedule

D. On-going Report

A

35. Humidity plays a big role in indoor air quality and keeping occupants healthy inside of buildings. In order to manage long-term humidity data for Feature T07: Humidity Control, what relative humidity is required for at least the pervious six months?

A. Between 40% and 60% for at least 98% of all business hours of the year.

B. Between 30% and 60% for at least 98% of all business hours of the year.

C. Between 25% and 55% for at least 93% of all business hours of the year.

D. Between 30% and 60% for at least 92% of all business hours of the year.

B

36. As part of Feature T04: Individual Thermal Control, occupants can warm their individual environments. What is an example of an approved personal heating option?

A. Electric Heating pads.

B. Electric space heater.

C. Electric parabolic space heater.

D. Electric blankets.

C

37. For performance verified environmental conditions in Feature T01: Thermal Performance, what is one of the PMV ranges of the thermal comfort conditions for mechanically conditioned regularly occupied spaces?

A. +/- 0.2

B. +/- 0.4

C. +/- 1.0

D. +/- 1.5

C

38. How many preconditions are there for the Thermal Comfort Concept?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 3

D. 1

D

39. \What other features must Feature T09: Outdoor Thermal Comfort part 3 Support Outdoor Nature Access achieve to satisfy the feature requirement?

A. Part 1: Manage Outdoor Heat or Part 2: Avoid Excessive Wind of Feature T09: β Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Part 2: Provide Nature Access Outdoors of Feature M09: Enhanced Access to Nature.

B. Feature T07: Humidity Control and Feature T09: Enhanced Operable Windows

C. Part 1: Provide Acceptable Thermal Environment and Part 2: Monitor Thermal Parameters of Feature T01: Thermal Performance.

D. Feature M02: Nature and Place.

A

40. According to the overview of the Thermal Comfort concept in the WELL Building StandardTM, what percentage of office workers have expressed dissatisfaction with their thermal environment?

A. 25%

B. 41%

C. 52%

D. 81%

B

41. Thermal comfort greatly influences our experiences in the places we live and work and is one of the highest contributing factors including ?

A. Overall human satisfaction.

B. Overall better wellbeing in occupants.

C. Overall human satisfaction in buildings.

D. Happiness in building ratings.

C

42. This WELL Thermal Comfort feature requires projects to increase thermal control of the space, by allowing control of either the conditions of a thermal zone or movement between thermal zones.

A. Feature T02: Verified Thermal Comfort

B. Feature T03: Thermal Zoning

C. Feature T04: Individual Thermal Control

D. Feature T05: Radiant Thermal Comfort

B

43. This WELL Thermal Comfort feature requires projects to improve thermal comfort of people in the space through the provision of personal thermal comfort devices and flexible dress codes that support individual thermal preferences.

A. Feature T01: Thermal Performance

B. Feature T02: Verified Thermal Comfort

C. Feature T03: Thermal Zoning

D. Feature T04: Individual Thermal Control

D

44. This WELL Thermal Comfort feature requires projects to maintain optimum relative humidity levels that are conducive to human health and well-being.

A. Feature T07: Humidity Control

B. Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring

C. Feature T05: Radiant Thermal Comfort

D. Feature T04: Individual Thermal Control

A

45. FeatureT08 β: Enhanced Operable Windows requires windows that can be opened at different elevations to:

A. Restrict air flow at different outdoor temperaturs

B. Maintain air flow at different outdoor temperatures

C. Provide desired air flow at different outdoor temperatures

D. Provide limited air flow at different outdoor temperatures

C

46. According to Feature T09 β: Outdoor Thermal Comfort, heat island effects can greatly impact outdoor temperatures and make outdoor spaces too warm for building occupants to enjoy. Adverse health effects include heat-related illness, fatigue and increased heart rate. What is an example of a mitigation strategy to improve outdoor thermal comfort in a heat island?

A. Adding vegetation, including trees.

B. Only using native plants.

C. Adding more structures, like metal sculptures.

D. Using sand to cover areas of concrete.

A

47. According to Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring, what can cause the buildings occupants to experience itchy eyes, headache and throat irritation?

A. Cold temperatures, dry air, poor ventilation.

B. High levels of heat, humidity, poor ventilation.

C. High levels of outdoor pollen, poor ventilations, unfavorable outdoor weather.

D. All of the Above.

B

48. Outdoor weather, indoor occupancy and building physics and performance all have a direct impact on human perceptions of what WELL Concept?

A. Air

B. Thermal Comfort

C. Light

D. Sound

B

49. A new office building in San Diego is being designed for optimal Thermal Comfort for it's employees. To give employee's a little more control of their environment the building is adding operable windows. According to Part 1: Provide Windows with Multiple Opening modes of Feature T08 β: Enhanced Operable Windows, what percent of operable windows may be opened so that at least half of the opening is not more than 5.9 ft above the finished floor and opening is at least 1 ft in the smallest dimension?

A. 20%

B. 50%

C. 70%

D. 90%

C

50. According to Part 1: Provide Thermostat Control of Feature T03: Thermal Zoning, for optimal performance, temperature sensors should be placed at least how many feet away from exterior walls, windows and doors, direct sunlight, air supply diffusers, mechanical fans, and heaters?

A. 1.5 ft

B. 4.2 ft

C. 3.3 ft

D. 2.8 ft

C