UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS and
CORRECT Answers
For all spaces except commercial dining spaces, if foods are sold or provided on a daily basis by
the project owner, each food outlet must meet which of the following criteria?
a) selection must include at least two varieties of fruits and at least two varieties of vegetables
b) at least 25% of available food options are fruits and/or non-fried vegetables
c) Soda must contain no high-fructose corn syrup
d) at least one vegetable must be cruciferous
e) at least 50% of fruits must be seasonal - CORRECT ANSWER - a) selection must
include at least two varieties of fruits and at least two varieties of vegetables
Feedback:
The WELL Feature N01, No Fruits and Vegetables describes the requirements relating to food
outlets. Answer 'b' would also be correct if the percentage changed from 25% to 50%.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a promotional strategy for healthy foods as listed
in the WELL Building Standard?
a) listed using appealing description
b) listed first in each menu
c) listed in prominent areas of the menu
d) included as default options throughout the menu
e) listed just below less healthier items to provide contrast - CORRECT ANSWER - a)
listed just below less healthier items to provide contrast
Feedback:
The WELL Feature N01, No Fruits and Vegetables describes the requirements relating to
promoting fruit and vegetable visibility. "listed just below less healthier items to provide
contrast" is not a strategy listed.
,The results of inspections for mold and leaks must be submitted _________ through the WELL
digital platform.
a) daily
b) weekly
c) monthly
d) quarterly
e) annually - CORRECT ANSWER - e) annually
Feedback:
As described in the GreenStep Study Guide under the Moisture Management Feature, the results
of inspections for mold and leaks (including any mold test results) must be submitted annually
through the WELL digital platform.
Which represents a requirements of N03 Refined Ingredients? (Choose 2)
a) At least 25% of beverages contain no sugar per serving
b) Drinking water is available at no cost
c) Beverages do not contain more than 20 g of sugar per serving
d) No non-beverage food item contains more than 20 g sugar per serving
e) Total sugar content per serving must be labeled - CORRECT ANSWER - a) At least
25% of beverages contain no sugar per serving
b) Drinking water is available at no cost
Feedback:
WELL Feature N02 Refined Ingredients requires at least 25% of beverages contain no sugar per
serving, or drinking water is available at no cost. The limit on sugar content is 25 g per serving
(not 20)
To meet the requirements of Food Production, the space may be a maximum of ______.
a) 100 ft2 (9 m2)
,b) 200 ft2 (18.5 m2)
c) 500 ft2 (45 m2
d) 1,000 ft2 (90m2)
e) 1,500 ft2 (140 m2) - CORRECT ANSWER - e) 1,500 ft2 (140 m2)
Feedback:
As described in the GreenStep Study Guide, to meet the requirements of Food Production, the
space must be at least 1 ft2 (0.9m2) per regular occupant (up to a maximum of 1,500 ft2 (140
m2) and not less than 200 ft2 (18.5 m2))
Which of the following is NOT a requirement designed to promote fruit and vegetable variety?
a) placed at eye-level or just below eye-level
b) placed at point of sale or point of purchase
c) placed at end of aisles
d) placed under enlarged signage
e) visible from the food outlet entrance - CORRECT ANSWER - d) placed under enlarged
signage
Feedback:
The WELL Feature N01, No Fruits and Vegetables describes the requirements relating to
promoting fruit and vegetable visibility. Enlarged signage is not one of the requirements.
Which of the following is associated with a higher BMI and lower fruit and vegetable
consumption?
a) Exposure to radon
b) Exposure to mercury
c) Increased salt intake
d) Eating away from home
e) Television watching
f) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - d) Eating away from home
, Feedback:
As described in the GreenStep Study Guide under Feature N10 Food Preparation, eating away
from home has been associated with a higher BMI and lower fruit and vegetable intake.
If a WELL project includes 82 occupants, how many showers would be required at a minimum?
a) Zero
b) One
c) Two
d) Three
e) Four
f) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - b) One
Feedback:
WELL Feature V04 Facilities for Active Occupants requires at least one shower for the first 0-
100 regular occupants.
Eating out has been associated with which of the following? (Choose 2)
a) Increased heart rate
b) Higher BMI
c) Higher risk of mental illness
d) Lower fruit and vegetable intake
e) Lower libido
f) Lower IQ - CORRECT ANSWER - b) Higher BMI
d) Lower fruit and vegetable intake
Feedback:
As described in the GreenStep Study Guide under Feature N10 Food Preparation, eating away
from home has been associated with a higher BMI and lower fruit and vegetable intake.