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Key Facts: WELL AP Exam

100

Exam Questions

IWBI / GBCI

2 hrs

Test Time

IWBI / GBCI

170+

Passing Score (out of 300)

IWBI / GBCI

$299

Exam Fee

IWBI / GBCI

10

WELL v2 Concepts

IWBI

The 115-question computer-based exam lasts 2 hours 30 minutes with a $299 fee. A scaled score of 170 on a 125-200 range is required to pass. The exam covers 10 WELL v2 concepts focused on human health and wellness in buildings, complementing LEED's environmental sustainability focus.

Sample WELL AP Practice Questions

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1What is the primary focus of the WELL Building Standard?
A.Energy efficiency and carbon reduction
B.Human health and wellness in buildings
C.Structural engineering and seismic safety
D.Fire protection and egress design
Explanation: The WELL Building Standard focuses specifically on human health and wellness in the built environment. Unlike LEED which addresses environmental sustainability broadly, WELL targets how buildings affect occupant health through features like air quality, water quality, lighting, and mental wellbeing.
2How many concepts are included in the WELL v2 standard?
A.7
B.8
C.10
D.12
Explanation: WELL v2 includes 10 concepts: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community. Each concept addresses a different aspect of human health and wellbeing in buildings.
3Which organization administers the WELL AP credential?
A.USGBC
B.ASHRAE
C.IWBI / GBCI
D.EPA
Explanation: The WELL AP credential is administered by IWBI (International WELL Building Institute) with exam delivery through GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.). IWBI developed the WELL Building Standard, and GBCI handles the credentialing and certification process.
4What is the minimum ventilation rate increase required by the WELL Air concept's Enhanced Ventilation feature?
A.10% above ASHRAE 62.1
B.30% above ASHRAE 62.1
C.50% above ASHRAE 62.1
D.100% above ASHRAE 62.1
Explanation: The WELL Air concept's Enhanced Ventilation feature requires a minimum 30% increase in outdoor air supply rates above the ASHRAE 62.1 baseline. This increased ventilation helps dilute indoor pollutants and improve occupant health outcomes.
5Which WELL concept addresses access to fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in the workplace?
A.Community
B.Mind
C.Nourishment
D.Movement
Explanation: The Nourishment concept addresses food access, nutrition, and healthy eating patterns in buildings. It includes features related to fruit and vegetable availability, nutritional transparency, food advertising restrictions, and mindful eating spaces.
6What does the WELL Light concept primarily aim to optimize?
A.Reducing electricity consumption from lighting
B.Supporting circadian health and visual acuity
C.Maximizing natural daylighting for LEED credits
D.Preventing glare on computer screens only
Explanation: The WELL Light concept focuses on optimizing both circadian health and visual acuity. It addresses melanopic lighting for circadian rhythm support, visual lighting design for task performance, glare control, and access to daylight — all prioritizing human health outcomes over energy efficiency.
7Which metric does WELL use to measure the biological effect of light on circadian rhythms?
A.Foot-candles (fc)
B.Lumens per watt (lm/W)
C.Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML)
D.Color Rendering Index (CRI)
Explanation: WELL uses Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) to measure light's biological impact on circadian rhythms. EML accounts for the sensitivity of melanopsin-containing retinal ganglion cells, which are key to regulating the body's circadian clock, unlike traditional photometric measures like foot-candles.
8What is the maximum PM2.5 threshold that WELL requires for indoor air quality?
A.15 µg/m³
B.25 µg/m³
C.35 µg/m³
D.50 µg/m³
Explanation: WELL sets a stringent indoor PM2.5 threshold of 15 µg/m³, which is more restrictive than many national ambient air quality standards. PM2.5 particles are a major concern because they can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing cardiovascular and respiratory issues.
9Which WELL feature requires projects to provide sit-stand desks or active workstations?
A.Active Furnishings
B.Ergonomic Seating
C.Physical Activity Spaces
D.Movement Network
Explanation: The Active Furnishings feature under the Movement concept requires projects to provide sit-stand desks, active workstations, or other furnishings that promote physical movement during the workday. This addresses the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
10What certification levels are available under WELL v2?
A.Certified and Platinum only
B.Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
C.Silver, Gold, Platinum
D.Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and WELL Core
Explanation: WELL v2 offers four certification levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level requires achieving a certain number of points across the 10 concepts. Projects must meet all preconditions and earn additional optimization points to achieve higher levels.

About the WELL AP Exam

The WELL AP credential demonstrates expertise in the WELL Building Standard v2, which addresses human health and wellness in the built environment. Candidates must understand 10 concepts — Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community — along with preconditions, optimizations, and the performance verification process.

Exam sponsor: IWBI (International WELL Building Institute) / GBCI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

115 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 15 unscored) covering 10 WELL v2 concepts, preconditions, optimizations, and performance verification

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

170 (scaled score 125-200)

Exam / Certification Fees

$299

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11%

Air

Air quality thresholds (A01), smoke-free environments (A02), ventilation design (A03), construction pollution management (A04), enhanced air quality (A05), enhanced ventilation design (A06), operable windows (A07), monitoring (A08), infiltration (A09), combustion (A10), source separation (A11), filtration (A12), enhanced supply air (A13) and microbe and mold control (A14).

9%

Water

Water quality indicators (W01), drinking water quality (W02), basic water management and Legionella plans (W03), enhanced water quality (W04), drinking water quality management (W05), drinking water promotion (W06), moisture management (W07) and hygiene support (W08).

10%

Nourishment

Fruits and vegetables (N01), nutritional transparency (N02), refined ingredients (N03), food advertising (N04), artificial ingredients (N05), portion sizes (N06), nutrition education (N07), mindful eating (N08), special diets (N09), food preparation (N10), responsible sourcing (N11), food production (N12) and local food environment (N13).

9%

Light

Light exposure (L01), visual lighting design (L02), circadian lighting design and melanopic metrics (L03), electric light glare control (L04), daylight design strategies (L05), daylight simulation (L06), visual balance (L07), electric light quality (L08) and occupant lighting control (L09).

7%

Movement

Active buildings and communities (V01), ergonomic workstation design (V02), circulation network (V03), facilities for active occupants (V04), site planning and selection (V05), physical activity opportunities (V06), active furnishings (V07), activity spaces and equipment (V08), physical activity promotion (V09) and self-monitoring (V10).

7%

Thermal Comfort

Thermal performance and ASHRAE 55 (T01), verified thermal comfort (T02), thermal zoning (T03), individual thermal control (T04), radiant thermal comfort (T05), thermal comfort monitoring (T06) and humidity control (T07).

8%

Sound

Sound mapping and acoustic zones (S01), maximum noise levels (S02), sound barriers and speech privacy (S03), reverberation time (S04), sound reducing surfaces (S05) and minimum background sound or masking (S06).

9%

Materials

Material restrictions (X01), interior hazardous materials management (X02), CCA and lead management (X03), site remediation (X04), enhanced material restrictions (X05), VOC restrictions (X06), materials transparency (X07), materials optimization (X08), waste management (X09), pest management and pesticide use (X10) and cleaning products and protocols (X11).

9%

Mind

Mental health promotion (M01), nature and place (M02), mental health services (M03), mental health education (M04), stress management (M05), restorative opportunities (M06), restorative spaces (M07), restorative programming (M08), enhanced access to nature (M09), tobacco cessation (M10) and substance use services (M11).

9%

Community

Health and wellness promotion (C01), integrative design (C02), emergency preparedness (C03), occupant survey (C04), enhanced occupant survey (C05), health services and benefits (C06), enhanced promotion (C07), new parent support (C08), new mother support (C09), family support (C10), civic engagement (C11), diversity and inclusion (C12), accessibility and universal design (C13) and emergency resources (C14).

12%

WELL Certification and WELL Portfolio

The single heaviest domain: registration, eligibility and timeline for certification and performance verification, project team roles, scoring levels and point thresholds, alternative adherence paths and equivalencies, precertification and recertification, feature synergies and trade-offs, innovation pathways, and WELL Portfolio scope, documentation scales and score.

Preparing for the WELL AP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 170 (scaled score 125-200)
  • Assessment: 115 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 15 unscored) covering 10 WELL v2 concepts, preconditions, optimizations, and performance verification
  • Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $299 Official sources

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WELL AP: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master all 10 WELL v2 concepts — Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community
2Understand the difference between preconditions (mandatory) and optimizations (point-earning) for each concept
3Know key thresholds: MERV 12, 14 or 16 filtration by outdoor PM2.5 level, PM2.5 limits, melanopic lux requirements, STC ratings, and humidity ranges
4Study the performance verification process and the role of the WELL Performance Testing Agent
5Learn how WELL complements LEED — understand the WELL-LEED crossover and where the standards overlap
6Review ASHRAE 55 (thermal comfort) and ASHRAE 62.1 (ventilation) standards referenced by WELL
7Focus on evidence-based health outcomes that each concept addresses, not just the requirements themselves
8Practice with scenario-based questions that test application of WELL features to real project situations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WELL AP exam?

The WELL AP exam is a credential that demonstrates expertise in the WELL Building Standard v2, which focuses on human health and wellness in the built environment across 10 concepts.

How many questions are on the WELL AP exam?

The exam has 115 multiple-choice questions (100 scored and 15 unscored pilot questions) to be completed in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What score do I need to pass the WELL AP exam?

You need a scaled score of 170 or higher on a scale of 125 to 200 to pass the WELL AP exam.

How does WELL AP differ from LEED AP?

WELL AP focuses on human health and wellness in buildings (air quality, nutrition, mental health), while LEED AP focuses on environmental sustainability (energy, water, materials). They are complementary credentials.

Do I need LEED Green Associate before taking the WELL AP exam?

No, the WELL AP exam does not require LEED Green Associate as a prerequisite. It is an independent credential administered through GBCI.

How long is the WELL AP credential valid?

The WELL AP credential must be renewed every 2 years through continuing education hours to maintain active status.

Can I take the WELL AP exam remotely?

Yes, the WELL AP exam can be taken at Prometric test centers or through online remote proctoring.