WELLNESS MASTERY
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024
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How many dwellings in a single building w/ common structural elements are
required to be considered mul6family residen6al?
5
Feature 01 air quality standards: t/f this feature requires an assessor to
complete a performance test a@er occupancy.
True
These 2 par6cles make up a large propor6on of dust that can be drawn deep
into the lungs. Larger par6cles tend to be trapped in nose, mouth, or throat.
Pm10 and pm2.5
How large are pm10 and pm2.5 par6cles?
Pm10 <or= 10 micrometers
pm2.5 <or = 2.5 micrometers
The average life expectancy of a smoker is x years less than that of a non-
smoker.
10
The levels of this airborne pollutant serve as a proxy for other indoor
pollutants.
Carbon dioxide
What documenta6on is required for feature 03 ven6la6on effec6veness?
Loa from mec engineer &
commissioning report
,Benzene and formaldehyde are considered what type of compound?
Voc
How many 6mes higher can voc levels be indoors than outdoors?
5x
What documenta6on is required for feature 04 voc reduc6on?
Loa from architect and contractor
What type of filters are designed to absorb vocs and remove the largest
par6cles?
Carbon filters
This type of filter is meant to remove smaller par6cles.
Media filter (i.e. Merv 13). The higher the merv #, the smaller the par6cle it
removes.
What documenta6on is required for feature 05 air filtra6on?
For parts 1 & 2 filter accommoda6on & par6cle filtra6on = loa from mep
engineer & spot check
part 3 air filtra6on maintenance = opera6ons schedule
Ultraviolet germicidal irradia6on (uvgi)
A sterilisa6on method that uses uv light to break down microorganisms by
destroying their dna. O@en used in food, air, and water purifica6on.
Destroys bacteria, virus, and mould spores.
What documenta6on is required for feature 07 construc6on pollu6on
management?
Loa from contractor
What 5 items should the feature 09 cleaning protocol document address?
1. Frequency
2. Procedures
,3. Equipment
4. Supplies
5. Training to improve cleaning regimens
What is atrazine?
One of the most widely used pes6cides, and a suspected endocrine disruptor
associated with cardiovascular problems.
Long-term exposure to this widely used herbicide may lead to kidney and
reproduc6ve problems.
Glyphosate
Exposure to asbestos can occur how?
Via inhala6on when building materials degrade over 6me or are disturbed
during renova6on/construc6on.
Asbestos is associated with what 2 diseases?
Mesothelioma
lung cancer
What effects can lead exposure have?
Neurotoxic effects.
In early development it's associated with nega6ve effects on memory, iq,
learning, and behaviour.
In what 4 ways can moisture enter buildings and building assemblies?
1. Bulk water
2. Capillary water
3. Air-transported moisture
4. Vapour diffusion
Why should management of construc6on pollu6on be a first priority?
Due to the 6me required to conduct a flush.
What documenta6on is required for feature 14 air infiltra6on management?
, Annotated document: commissioning report (this feature r/t checking for air
leakages in the building envelope)
What are the poten6al dangers of high humidity?
High humidity may promote the accumula6on of growth of microbial
pathogens, such as:
bacteria
dust mites
mould
An increase in rela6ve humidity of 35% can increase the emissions of
formaldehyde by what factor?
1.8 - 2.6
Where and why might radiant hea6ng be preferred?
In arid environments because it doesn't further dry out the air.
What pollutants can copy rooms contribute to?
Ozone
What effect can ozone have on human health?
It's linked to asthma and other respiratory diseases.
To whom are air quality metrics data reported to?
Building occupants and the iwbi
What must be analysed prior to integra6ng operable windows into the design?
Annual prevailing breeze pakerns and average contaminant levels
Up to 60% of people with asthma who live in urban environments also have a
sensi6vity to the allergens of what pest?
Cockroach
The bodies, feces, and saliva of dust mites can trigger what?
Asthma and allergic reac6ons
What documenta6on is required for feature 23 advanced air purifica6on?
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