WELL AP WELL-AP Exam - Topic 7 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for WELL AP's WELL-AP exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 7

The project's property management team is discussing ways to keep indoor volatile organic compound (VOC) levels as low as possible after building occupancy. Which of the following strategies is most effective?

AHumidifiers in each regularly occupied space

BMERV 16 filters to treat outdoor air in each air handling unit

CAir purification devices including activated carbon filter and MLRV 14 filter

DUltraviolet lamps to irradiate the surfaces of the cooling coils and drain pans

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Suggested Answer: C

To maintain low levels of indoor volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it is most effective to use air purification devices that include both an activated carbon filter, which adsorbs gases and odors, and a high-efficiency MERV 14 filter, which can capture airborne particles including those that may carry VOCs. This combination is effective in reducing the concentration of VOCs in the indoor environment, promoting better indoor air quality and supporting the health and well-being of the occupants in alignment with the WELL Building Standard's principles.

by Veronica at Aug 03, 2024, 10:27 AM

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Emilio

3 months ago

Definitely MERV 16 filters, they catch so much more!

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Malika

3 months ago

Wait, can UV lamps really reduce VOC levels? Sounds too good to be true.

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Bulah

3 months ago

Air purifiers with activated carbon are super effective!

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Arlette

4 months ago

I don't think humidifiers really help with VOCs.

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Elden

4 months ago

MERV 16 filters are a game changer for air quality!

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Michael

4 months ago

I vaguely recall something about ultraviolet lamps being used for air quality, but I don't remember how effective they are against VOCs compared to the other options.

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Antonio

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question about air purification methods, and I think activated carbon filters are good for VOCs, but I'm not certain if they are the best option here.

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Susana

4 months ago

I think MERV 16 filters might be the right choice since they can capture smaller particles, but I feel like I need to double-check how they specifically handle VOCs.

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Desmond

5 months ago

I remember studying about VOCs and how they can affect indoor air quality, but I'm not sure which option is the most effective for reducing them.

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Gerald

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the options here. Humidifiers and UV lamps don't seem like they'd be the most effective at reducing VOCs. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of the air purification and filtration approaches.

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Annmarie

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to focus on strategies that can directly remove or break down VOCs, rather than just controlling humidity or irradiating surfaces.

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Candra

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on air filtration and purification systems to decide which option is most effective.

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Bette

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to think carefully about the different strategies and their effectiveness in reducing indoor VOC levels.

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Peggie

5 months ago

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Chuck

5 months ago

I thought about the clarity in IT technical approaches too, but I can't decide between D and C. It's tricky!

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Pamela

1 year ago

I agree with Mammie, option C seems like the best choice for reducing VOC levels.

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Mammie

1 year ago

But air purification devices can help remove VOCs efficiently.

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Raina

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe option D is better.

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Mammie

2 years ago

I think option C is the most effective.

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Vicki

2 years ago

I personally think option A could also help in maintaining low VOC levels.

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Fredric

2 years ago

C is the way to go, folks. Gotta love that activated carbon - it's like nature's very own Pac-Man, gobbling up those pesky VOCs!

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Dortha

2 years ago

Hey, why not just install a giant hamster wheel to power the whole building? That'll keep the VOCs at bay, and provide some much-needed exercise for the occupants!

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