Fitwel Ambassador

Which organization holds the 50-year exclusive license from the CDC to operate the Fitwel certification system?

• AU.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• BInternational WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
• CCenter for Active Design (CfAD)
• DAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

How many Health Impact Categories underpin the Fitwel Standard?

• A5
• B7
• C10
• D12

Which two U.S. federal agencies originally developed the Fitwel certification system?

• AEPA and OSHA
• BCDC and GSA
• CHUD and FEMA
• DNIH and DOE

How many multiple-choice questions are on the Fitwel Ambassador exam?

• A50
• B75
• C100
• D150

How much time do candidates have to complete the Fitwel Ambassador exam?

• A1 hour
• B2 hours
• C3 hours
• D4 hours

What is the passing score on the Fitwel Ambassador exam?

• A60%
• B70%
• C75%
• D80%

How much does the Fitwel Ambassador Course (including one exam attempt) cost?

• A$150
• B$200
• C$300
• D$500

Which credit type does the Fitwel Ambassador Course carry for architects?

• A1 AIA/CES HSW Learning Unit
• B3 AIA/CES general credits
• C5 USGBC GBCI continuing education hours
• D10 IWBI WELL credits

Approximately how long is the official Fitwel Ambassador Course?

• A30 minutes
• B90 minutes
• C4 hours
• D2 full days

Which delivery method is used for the Fitwel Ambassador exam?

• APencil-and-paper at an authorized test center
• BOnline proctored remote testing
• COral examination by a CfAD reviewer
• DIn-person workshop with practical assessment

Which Fitwel Health Impact Category focuses on community-level outcomes beyond the individual building site?

• AReduces Morbidity & Absenteeism
• BImpacts Community Health
• CPromotes Occupant Safety
• DInstills Feelings of Well-Being

Which Fitwel Health Impact Category most directly addresses reductions in sick days and chronic disease rates?

• ASupports Social Equity for Vulnerable Populations
• BReduces Morbidity & Absenteeism
• CEnhances Access to Healthy Foods
• DIncreases Physical Activity

Which Fitwel Health Impact Category emphasizes design choices that benefit older adults, children, and low-income occupants?

• APromotes Occupant Safety
• BSupports Social Equity for Vulnerable Populations
• CInstills Feelings of Well-Being
• DIncreases Physical Activity

Which Fitwel Health Impact Category is most associated with strategies like daylight access, biophilia, and quiet rooms?

• AReduces Morbidity & Absenteeism
• BIncreases Physical Activity
• CInstills Feelings of Well-Being
• DImpacts Community Health

Which Fitwel Health Impact Category covers strategies in cafeterias, vending machines, and prepared-food retail?

• AEnhances Access to Healthy Foods
• BImpacts Community Health
• CIncreases Physical Activity
• DPromotes Occupant Safety

Which Health Impact Category includes emergency preparedness, AED placement, and slip-resistance strategies?

• AReduces Morbidity & Absenteeism
• BPromotes Occupant Safety
• CImpacts Community Health
• DInstills Feelings of Well-Being

Which Health Impact Category rewards active stairs, bike storage, and on-site fitness amenities?

• AEnhances Access to Healthy Foods
• BIncreases Physical Activity
• CPromotes Occupant Safety
• DSupports Social Equity for Vulnerable Populations

Why does Fitwel score Community-level strategies so heavily?

• ACommunity-level interventions are easier to document
• BThe CDC has shown community-level interventions deliver the greatest health benefit to th…
• CLocal jurisdictions require community certification before building permits
• DInsurance companies require community certification for liability coverage

Fitwel describes itself as 'evidence-based.' What does this mean in practice?

• AEach strategy points to peer-reviewed research showing health benefits
• BOnly LEED-certified projects can pursue Fitwel
• CStrategies must be approved by the project's local health department
• DEach strategy must be tested with on-site occupants before scoring

Approximately how many research studies informed the development of the Fitwel Standard?

• AFewer than 100
• BAround 500
• COver 3,000
• DOver 5,000

What is the maximum possible Fitwel score across all strategies?

• A100 points
• B125 points
• C144 points
• D200 points

What is the minimum point threshold required to earn any level of Fitwel certification?

• A75 points
• B85 points
• C90 points
• D100 points

What is the point range for a Fitwel 1 Star certification?

• A75-89 points
• B90-104 points
• C105-124 points
• D125-144 points

What is the point range for a Fitwel 2 Star certification?

• A90-104 points
• B105-124 points
• C125-144 points
• D100-119 points

What is the point range for a Fitwel 3 Star certification?

• A115-134 points
• B125-144 points
• C130-150 points
• D140-160 points

Are there minimum point requirements within individual Fitwel strategy categories?

• AYes, every category requires at least 5 points
• BNo, only the 90-point overall threshold must be met
• CYes, the Indoor Environment category requires at least 10 points
• DYes, every Health Impact Category requires at least 8 points

How long is a Fitwel Star Certification valid before recertification is required?

• A1 year
• B2 years
• C3 years
• D5 years

What is the standard published review timeline after a Fitwel project is fully submitted?

• A4 weeks
• B8 weeks
• C16 weeks
• D26 weeks

Why is it common for Ambassador-led Fitwel projects to receive an accelerated review?

• AAmbassadors prepare more complete and higher-quality submissions
• BAmbassador projects pay double the certification fee
• CCfAD waives the review for Ambassador projects
• DAmbassador projects skip the technical review entirely

Which step typically comes first in the Fitwel certification process?

• AStar certification award
• BDocumentation submission
• CProject registration
• DIndependent commissioning

What is the typical Fitwel project registration fee?

• A$100 USD
• B$500 USD
• C$1,000 USD
• D$2,500 USD

Which scorecard would best fit an existing 200-unit apartment building seeking Fitwel certification?

• AWorkplace - Commercial Interior Space
• BMultifamily Residential
• CRetail
• DCommunity Site

Approximately how many strategies are in the Fitwel Multifamily Residential scorecard?

• A20+
• B35+
• C55+
• D100+

Which Fitwel scorecard is intended for a tenant fit-out within a multi-tenant office building?

• AMulti-Tenant Whole Building
• BMulti-Tenant Base Building
• CCommercial Interior Space
• DCommunity Site

Which Fitwel scorecard covers core-and-shell strategies for a building owner without occupant interiors?

• AMulti-Tenant Base Building
• BMulti-Tenant Whole Building
• CCommercial Interior Space
• DSingle-Tenant Building

Which Fitwel scorecard would be most appropriate for a single tenant occupying an entire building they own?

• AMulti-Tenant Base Building
• BMulti-Tenant Whole Building
• CSingle-Tenant Building
• DCommunity Site

Which scorecard would best support a senior living community with assisted-living and memory-care residents?

• AMultifamily Residential
• BWorkplace - Single-Tenant Building
• CSenior Housing
• DRetail

Which Fitwel scorecard targets master-planned neighborhoods and mixed-use site developments?

• ACommunity Site
• BRetail
• CMultifamily Residential
• DWorkplace - Multi-Tenant Whole Building

Which Fitwel scorecard certifies grocery stores, shopping centers, and other customer-facing retail buildings?

• AMulti-Tenant Whole Building
• BRetail
• CCommercial & Industrial Site
• DCommunity Site

Which Fitwel scorecard certifies large industrial parks and logistics campuses at the site scale?

• AWorkplace - Single-Tenant Building
• BCommercial & Industrial Site
• CCommunity Site
• DRetail

Which Fitwel strategy category covers proximity to public transit and walkable amenities?

• AStairwells
• BLocation
• CIndoor Environment
• DWater Supply

Which Fitwel strategy category covers bike storage, carpool support, and accessible pedestrian routes?

• ABuilding Access
• BWorkspaces
• COutdoor Spaces
• DShared Spaces

Which Fitwel strategy category covers walking paths, outdoor amenities, and smoke-free outdoor zones?

• AEntrances & Ground Floor
• BOutdoor Spaces
• CIndoor Environment
• DShared Spaces

Which Fitwel strategy category covers wayfinding, transparency, and welcoming arrival experiences?

• AStairwells
• BEntrances & Ground Floor
• CWorkspaces
• DCafeterias & Prepared Food Retail

Why does Fitwel place strong emphasis on the Stairwells strategy category?

• AStairwells are required by fire code in all buildings
• BStairs are the easiest place to recover lost square footage
• CStairs offer a no-cost daily physical activity opportunity for occupants
• DStairwells are the lowest-cost place to install air filtration

Which Fitwel strategy category covers HVAC, air filtration, and indoor air quality testing?

• AIndoor Environment
• BWater Supply
• CWorkspaces
• DOutdoor Spaces

Which Fitwel strategy category covers active workstations and ergonomic furniture in office buildings?

• ABuilding Access
• BIndoor Environment
• CWorkspaces
• DShared Spaces