WELL AP v2 06 Thermal Comfort

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?

• Lobbies and offices

• Conference rooms and teleconference rooms

• Offices and conference rooms

• Stairways and lobbies

Answer explanation

Lobbies and offices

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

• Poikilothermy

• Homeothermy

• Kleptothermy

• Heterothermy

Answer explanation

Homeothermy is the balancing of heat gains and losses to maintain the bodys core temperature within a narrow range.

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?

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

• 50%

Answer explanation

50%

An 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?

• Curtains/blinds

• Tinted windows

• Thermostat

• Personal heating and cooling options

Answer explanation

Personal heating and cooling options

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

• Higher relative humidity in winter.

• Lower dust transportation.

• Saved floor space.

• Higher mean radiant temperature.

Answer explanation

Feature T05:Radiant Thermal Comfort.

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?

• 20%

• 11%

• 5%

• 27%

Answer explanation

Overview of Feature T02 Enhanced Thermal Performance.

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

• 6

• 4

• 7

• 5

Answer explanation

Overview of Feature T01: Thermal Performance.

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.

• ASHRAE Standard 60

• ASHRAE Standard 55

• ASHRAE Standard 30

• ASHRAE Standard 45

Answer explanation

Feature T01: Thermal Performance.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

Answer explanation

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.

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?

• Once at the beginning of the year.

• 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.

• A post-occupancy survey should be administered at least twice a year, including once in June, July or August and once inDecember, January or February, at least six months after occupancy.

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

Answer explanation

A post-occupancy survey should be administered at least twice a year, including once in June, July or August and once inDecember, January or February, at least six months after occupancy.