WELL AP EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Four tenets - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Evidence-based. 2. Verifiable. 3. Implementable. 4.
Presented for outside input.
WELL Principles - CORRECT ANSWER Equitable, Global, Evidence-Based, Technically
Robust, Customer-Focused, Resilient
Universal preconditions - CORRECT ANSWER the fundamental components of a WELL
certified space and serve as the foundation for a healthy building (ALL Preconditions are
MANDATORY - 24 total) these are worth no points!!!
Optimizations - CORRECT ANSWER optional pathways for projects to meet certification
requirements in WELL (up to project team on which parts to pursue) 100 of them
Performance Verification - CORRECT ANSWER the process for on-site assessments and
testing (test for air, water, light, sound)
Project Types - CORRECT ANSWER Owner-Occupied and WELL Core
Owner-Occupied project type - CORRECT ANSWER the project is mainly occupied by
the project owner and regular occupants are affiliated with the project owner
WELL Core project type - CORRECT ANSWER the project owner occupies a small
portion of the project area and rents/leases most of the space to one or more tenants (pathway for
core and shell buildings to implement features to benefit tenants)
Performance Testing Scope - CORRECT ANSWER for WELL core projects at least 2.5%
of the total building floor area must be available for performance testing and include all common
areas and spaces under the building management team
,multifamily projects - CORRECT ANSWER may pursue WELL if they contain at least 5
dwelling units and utilize WELL certification pathways (not WELL core)
project boundary - CORRECT ANSWER the borders of the project - must be consistently
applied across all features (can include both interior and exterior spaces)
space type occupancy types - CORRECT ANSWER regularly occupied space and
occupiable space
regularly occupied space - CORRECT ANSWER Areas inside the project where a
particular individual normally spends at least one continuous hour or, cumulatively, at least two
hours per day, such as offices, conference rooms, bedrooms and classrooms.
occupiable space - CORRECT ANSWER Spaces that can be occupied for any task or
activity, including transition areas or balconies, but excluding spaces that are rarely accessed,
such as storage spaces or equipment rooms.
when must a room be divided into separate zones? - CORRECT ANSWER rooms larger
than 10,000 ft2 may be divided into 3500 ft2 each
occupant types - CORRECT ANSWER occupant, regular occupant, visitor, employee,
employee, eligible employee
important calculation rule for WELL features - CORRECT ANSWER do NOT apply
rounding - use the most expansive interpretation of the result
WELL Platinum - CORRECT ANSWER 80 pts achieved. 3 minimum points per concept
WELL Gold - CORRECT ANSWER 60 pts achieved. 2 minimum points per concept
,WELL Silver - CORRECT ANSWER 50 pts achieved. 1 minimum point per concept
WELL Bronze - CORRECT ANSWER 40 pts achieved. 0 minimum points per concept
WELL Core Certification - CORRECT ANSWER requires no minimum points per
concept BUT max of 12 pts per concept.
Where do you register for WELL Certification? - CORRECT ANSWER the WELL
Digital Platform
During registration, projects may elect to either: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Register for
single-cycle certification
2. Register and activate a three or five year subscription
WELL Versions - CORRECT ANSWER Well v1, WELL v1 pilots, WELL v2, WELL v2
pilot
WELL Core projects must register as which WELL version? - CORRECT
ANSWER WELL v2 or WELL v2 pilot
upon registration, WELL projects must undertake measurements for performance testing within
how many years? - CORRECT ANSWER within 5 (FIVE) years
a single project may encompass multiple distinct structures that are not physically connected as
long as what conditions are met? - CORRECT ANSWER all buildings must be under the
same ownership/management, must be located adjacent to each other, and must be related to
each other
how does the gross square footage entered for a project? - CORRECT ANSWER the sum
of floor areas of the spaces as applicable with headroom height of 7.5 FEET MIN. (exclude non-
, enclosed i.e. porches, overhangs) measurements must be taken from the EXTERIOR faces of the
EXTERIOR walls
Project Administrator - CORRECT ANSWER oversees the WELL process and will be the
recipient of a comprehensive WELL report. Can be a WELL AP (accredited professional),
owner, or other. Responsible for overall quality of documents submitted
Owner - CORRECT ANSWER responsible for authorizing registration of the project and
required to validate various documents
WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) - CORRECT ANSWER recognizes building
industry professionals who are knowledgeable of the conceptual and applied frameworks of
WELL
required document types - CORRECT ANSWER annotated documents, letters of
assurance (LOAs), and general documents
Required Annotated Documents - CORRECT ANSWER project documents that are
marked up to provide additional information to indicate how WELL features have been met.
Examples: design documents, construction documents, as-build drawings, operations schedules,
policy documents (employee handbook), signage, professional narratives, surveys
Letters of Assurance (LOAs) are required by who? - CORRECT ANSWER architects,
contractors, MEP engineers, owner. (to confirm the features have been met)
why are LOAs required? - CORRECT ANSWER to confirm the WELL features have been
met
What general documents are required for submission? - CORRECT ANSWER Documents
used to inform project details
1. Signed WELL Certification Agreement
2. Project checklist
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Four tenets - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Evidence-based. 2. Verifiable. 3. Implementable. 4.
Presented for outside input.
WELL Principles - CORRECT ANSWER Equitable, Global, Evidence-Based, Technically
Robust, Customer-Focused, Resilient
Universal preconditions - CORRECT ANSWER the fundamental components of a WELL
certified space and serve as the foundation for a healthy building (ALL Preconditions are
MANDATORY - 24 total) these are worth no points!!!
Optimizations - CORRECT ANSWER optional pathways for projects to meet certification
requirements in WELL (up to project team on which parts to pursue) 100 of them
Performance Verification - CORRECT ANSWER the process for on-site assessments and
testing (test for air, water, light, sound)
Project Types - CORRECT ANSWER Owner-Occupied and WELL Core
Owner-Occupied project type - CORRECT ANSWER the project is mainly occupied by
the project owner and regular occupants are affiliated with the project owner
WELL Core project type - CORRECT ANSWER the project owner occupies a small
portion of the project area and rents/leases most of the space to one or more tenants (pathway for
core and shell buildings to implement features to benefit tenants)
Performance Testing Scope - CORRECT ANSWER for WELL core projects at least 2.5%
of the total building floor area must be available for performance testing and include all common
areas and spaces under the building management team
,multifamily projects - CORRECT ANSWER may pursue WELL if they contain at least 5
dwelling units and utilize WELL certification pathways (not WELL core)
project boundary - CORRECT ANSWER the borders of the project - must be consistently
applied across all features (can include both interior and exterior spaces)
space type occupancy types - CORRECT ANSWER regularly occupied space and
occupiable space
regularly occupied space - CORRECT ANSWER Areas inside the project where a
particular individual normally spends at least one continuous hour or, cumulatively, at least two
hours per day, such as offices, conference rooms, bedrooms and classrooms.
occupiable space - CORRECT ANSWER Spaces that can be occupied for any task or
activity, including transition areas or balconies, but excluding spaces that are rarely accessed,
such as storage spaces or equipment rooms.
when must a room be divided into separate zones? - CORRECT ANSWER rooms larger
than 10,000 ft2 may be divided into 3500 ft2 each
occupant types - CORRECT ANSWER occupant, regular occupant, visitor, employee,
employee, eligible employee
important calculation rule for WELL features - CORRECT ANSWER do NOT apply
rounding - use the most expansive interpretation of the result
WELL Platinum - CORRECT ANSWER 80 pts achieved. 3 minimum points per concept
WELL Gold - CORRECT ANSWER 60 pts achieved. 2 minimum points per concept
,WELL Silver - CORRECT ANSWER 50 pts achieved. 1 minimum point per concept
WELL Bronze - CORRECT ANSWER 40 pts achieved. 0 minimum points per concept
WELL Core Certification - CORRECT ANSWER requires no minimum points per
concept BUT max of 12 pts per concept.
Where do you register for WELL Certification? - CORRECT ANSWER the WELL
Digital Platform
During registration, projects may elect to either: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Register for
single-cycle certification
2. Register and activate a three or five year subscription
WELL Versions - CORRECT ANSWER Well v1, WELL v1 pilots, WELL v2, WELL v2
pilot
WELL Core projects must register as which WELL version? - CORRECT
ANSWER WELL v2 or WELL v2 pilot
upon registration, WELL projects must undertake measurements for performance testing within
how many years? - CORRECT ANSWER within 5 (FIVE) years
a single project may encompass multiple distinct structures that are not physically connected as
long as what conditions are met? - CORRECT ANSWER all buildings must be under the
same ownership/management, must be located adjacent to each other, and must be related to
each other
how does the gross square footage entered for a project? - CORRECT ANSWER the sum
of floor areas of the spaces as applicable with headroom height of 7.5 FEET MIN. (exclude non-
, enclosed i.e. porches, overhangs) measurements must be taken from the EXTERIOR faces of the
EXTERIOR walls
Project Administrator - CORRECT ANSWER oversees the WELL process and will be the
recipient of a comprehensive WELL report. Can be a WELL AP (accredited professional),
owner, or other. Responsible for overall quality of documents submitted
Owner - CORRECT ANSWER responsible for authorizing registration of the project and
required to validate various documents
WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) - CORRECT ANSWER recognizes building
industry professionals who are knowledgeable of the conceptual and applied frameworks of
WELL
required document types - CORRECT ANSWER annotated documents, letters of
assurance (LOAs), and general documents
Required Annotated Documents - CORRECT ANSWER project documents that are
marked up to provide additional information to indicate how WELL features have been met.
Examples: design documents, construction documents, as-build drawings, operations schedules,
policy documents (employee handbook), signage, professional narratives, surveys
Letters of Assurance (LOAs) are required by who? - CORRECT ANSWER architects,
contractors, MEP engineers, owner. (to confirm the features have been met)
why are LOAs required? - CORRECT ANSWER to confirm the WELL features have been
met
What general documents are required for submission? - CORRECT ANSWER Documents
used to inform project details
1. Signed WELL Certification Agreement
2. Project checklist
