WELL AP – Movement UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
How much of the adult population is estimated to be physically inactive? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 23%
An existing five-story building recently underwent a major renovation to convert its layout from
eight separate suites into one large headquarters for a corporate tenant. The new tenant is
interested in open staircases to visually connect all floors and promote walkability. Where should
at least one of the staircases be located? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before the elevator or
escalator
If physical inactivity was reduced by 25%, approximately how many deaths could be averted? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1 million
Proximity, connectivity, density, safety, and aesthetics are core design themes central to what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Walkable communities
According to a 2016 study, it is estimated that what percentage of people use a wearable or app
to track their health and fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER - 33%
Studies have shown that an ergonomics program can reduce claims by up to 45% and provide an
ROI of_____? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10:1
Name contributing factors to growing physical inactivity rates around the world. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Modern transportation, labor saving devices, and sedentary jobs
The average adult is reported to be sedentary for how many hours every day? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3-9 hours per day
What are the types of active furnishing according to Feature V07? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Adjustable height desk, standing desk, treadmill desk, portable desk pedal
, What is the estimated price of physical inactivity on the healthcare system globally? -
CORRECT ANSWER - $54 billion
Name 3 reasons typically given for not choosing to bike to work. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Safety, no bike parking, and no changing facilities
A new construction project will have three floors with stairwells servicing all floors. Name the
best spots to place signage to encourage stair use. - CORRECT ANSWER - Near the
elevator, the front door, and the base of each stairwell
How close must the shower and changing facilities be to the project boundary under V04 Part 2?
- CORRECT ANSWER - 650 ft walking distance
What is gamification? - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategies that incorporate game elements
in what is otherwise considered a non-game context or scenario (e.g., musical staircase). These
strategies intend to encourage individuals to engage in the desired behavior
What are some good ways to calculate the number of peak visitors? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Actual Figures, Institutional Knowledge, and/or Using Default Occupancy
Assumptions
What was one of the top drivers of global disability in 2016? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Musculoskeletal disabilities
What is the intent of the WELL Movement concept? - CORRECT ANSWER - To promote
physical activity in everyday life through environmental design, policies, and programs to ensure
that movement opportunities are integrated into the fabric of our culture, buildings, and
communities.
What are the 2 preconditions of movement? - CORRECT ANSWER - V01- Active
Buildings and Communities & V02- Ergonomic Workstation Design
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
How much of the adult population is estimated to be physically inactive? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 23%
An existing five-story building recently underwent a major renovation to convert its layout from
eight separate suites into one large headquarters for a corporate tenant. The new tenant is
interested in open staircases to visually connect all floors and promote walkability. Where should
at least one of the staircases be located? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before the elevator or
escalator
If physical inactivity was reduced by 25%, approximately how many deaths could be averted? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1 million
Proximity, connectivity, density, safety, and aesthetics are core design themes central to what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Walkable communities
According to a 2016 study, it is estimated that what percentage of people use a wearable or app
to track their health and fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER - 33%
Studies have shown that an ergonomics program can reduce claims by up to 45% and provide an
ROI of_____? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10:1
Name contributing factors to growing physical inactivity rates around the world. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Modern transportation, labor saving devices, and sedentary jobs
The average adult is reported to be sedentary for how many hours every day? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3-9 hours per day
What are the types of active furnishing according to Feature V07? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Adjustable height desk, standing desk, treadmill desk, portable desk pedal
, What is the estimated price of physical inactivity on the healthcare system globally? -
CORRECT ANSWER - $54 billion
Name 3 reasons typically given for not choosing to bike to work. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Safety, no bike parking, and no changing facilities
A new construction project will have three floors with stairwells servicing all floors. Name the
best spots to place signage to encourage stair use. - CORRECT ANSWER - Near the
elevator, the front door, and the base of each stairwell
How close must the shower and changing facilities be to the project boundary under V04 Part 2?
- CORRECT ANSWER - 650 ft walking distance
What is gamification? - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategies that incorporate game elements
in what is otherwise considered a non-game context or scenario (e.g., musical staircase). These
strategies intend to encourage individuals to engage in the desired behavior
What are some good ways to calculate the number of peak visitors? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Actual Figures, Institutional Knowledge, and/or Using Default Occupancy
Assumptions
What was one of the top drivers of global disability in 2016? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Musculoskeletal disabilities
What is the intent of the WELL Movement concept? - CORRECT ANSWER - To promote
physical activity in everyday life through environmental design, policies, and programs to ensure
that movement opportunities are integrated into the fabric of our culture, buildings, and
communities.
What are the 2 preconditions of movement? - CORRECT ANSWER - V01- Active
Buildings and Communities & V02- Ergonomic Workstation Design
