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