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Energy Efficient Design And Construction
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Subject
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engineering
Instructions:
Answer 30 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Excellent insulating value for window - in you-value
energy audit
.5 ACH or better
caulking
you-.27
2. Energy efficiency measurement in a poorly insulated structure - measured in ACH
are-21
passive solar design
3-4 ACH
single pane
3. An analysis of energy loss in a structure - typically including recommendations
energy audit
you-value
low E
fiberglass
4. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation
are-38
caulking
triple pane
are-21
5. Allowing for winter sun entry into the south side of the house
solar access
single pane
low E
are-21
6. Type of insulation that is usually blown into wall and roof cavities - used to insulate existing buildings - are-3.7 per inch
are-value
cellulose
are-3.7
ACH
7. Amount of time required for a return on investment to repay the sum of the original investment
payback period
are-38
are-21
argon and krypton gas
8. Very inefficient window - seldom used in energy efficient buildings
caulking
low E
single pane
ACH
9. Main design component used for reducing heat loss
insulation
you-value
fiberglass
vapor barrier
10. Type of high are rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5.6 to 8 per inch
are-value
thermal mass
solar access
polyurethane foam
11. A measure of the thermal resistance of material - especially insulation - equal 1/are-value
you-value
are-value
low E
blower door
12. Type of rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5 per inch
resistivity
triple pane
extruded polystryrene
energy audit
13. A material that absorbs heat from a heat source - and then releases it slowly
energy audit
argon and krypton gas
insulation
thermal mass
14. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation
triple pane
vapor barrier
are-21
solar access
15. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation
fiberglass
are-30
cellulose
resistivity
16. Use of site consideration - house orientation - and room placement to improve energy efficiency
are-21
are-38
are-3.7
passive solar design
17. Excellent efficiency measurement for a energy efficient building - measured in ACH
thermal mass
solar access
.5 ACH or better
energy audit
18. Air changes per hour - used to determine tightness of structure
triple pane
ACH
solar access
argon and krypton gas
19. Keeps moisture out of wall and insulation - usually 6mm polyethylene plastic
caulking
cellulose
.5 ACH or better
vapor barrier
20. A microscopic layer of metal applied to glass surfaces to reflect heat energy
are-38
energy audit
are-value
low E
21. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material
thermal mass
are-value
fiberglass
energy audit
22. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation
are-3.5
you-.27
are-3.7
solar access
23. A housewrap applied to the exterior of the building that controls airflow and water into the wall - and allowing interior moisture vapor to escape.
are-30
air barrier
low E
resistivity
24. Used in windows to reduce heat transfer from inside to outside of the window
are-38
argon and krypton gas
you-value
solar access
25. A device that consist of a fan - a removable panel - and gauges used to measure and locate air leaks and ACH
you-.27
caulking
passive solar design
blower door
26. The ability to resist transfer of heat
payback period
air barrier
are-3.5
resistivity
27. Most frequently used insulation for wall and ceiling cavities - are-3.5 per inch
resistivity
air barrier
fiberglass
payback period
28. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier
caulking
vapor barrier
you-.27
ACH
29. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation
are-3.7
3-4 ACH
argon and krypton gas
are-38
30. Window type used in most new construction
you-value
ACH
are-3.7
triple pane