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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Used in windows to reduce heat transfer from inside to outside of the window
argon and krypton gas
energy audit
cellulose
air barrier
2. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier
are-3.7
caulking
extruded polystryrene
single pane
3. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation
air barrier
you-value
are-30
extruded polystryrene
4. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation
are-38
are-21
thermal mass
argon and krypton gas
5. Air changes per hour - used to determine tightness of structure
are-value
passive solar design
caulking
ACH
6. Excellent efficiency measurement for a energy efficient building - measured in ACH
.5 ACH or better
vapor barrier
single pane
passive solar design
7. Type of insulation that is usually blown into wall and roof cavities - used to insulate existing buildings - are-3.7 per inch
energy audit
are-38
thermal mass
cellulose
8. Use of site consideration - house orientation - and room placement to improve energy efficiency
ACH
passive solar design
extruded polystryrene
insulation
9. Type of rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5 per inch
extruded polystryrene
caulking
insulation
triple pane
10. Keeps moisture out of wall and insulation - usually 6mm polyethylene plastic
caulking
.5 ACH or better
fiberglass
vapor barrier
11. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation
3-4 ACH
blower door
are-value
are-3.7
12. The ability to resist transfer of heat
resistivity
cellulose
air barrier
ACH
13. An analysis of energy loss in a structure - typically including recommendations
energy audit
polyurethane foam
extruded polystryrene
you-value
14. A measure of the thermal resistance of material - especially insulation - equal 1/are-value
are-3.5
you-value
polyurethane foam
you-.27
15. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material
are-38
thermal mass
are-3.7
are-value
16. Allowing for winter sun entry into the south side of the house
air barrier
low E
blower door
solar access
17. Amount of time required for a return on investment to repay the sum of the original investment
payback period
energy audit
you-value
are-3.7
18. Main design component used for reducing heat loss
insulation
polyurethane foam
are-21
you-.27
19. Type of high are rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5.6 to 8 per inch
.5 ACH or better
resistivity
argon and krypton gas
polyurethane foam
20. A device that consist of a fan - a removable panel - and gauges used to measure and locate air leaks and ACH
argon and krypton gas
blower door
single pane
extruded polystryrene
21. Energy efficiency measurement in a poorly insulated structure - measured in ACH
you-.27
3-4 ACH
are-3.7
caulking
22. Excellent insulating value for window - in you-value
you-.27
caulking
extruded polystryrene
solar access
23. Window type used in most new construction
payback period
vapor barrier
.5 ACH or better
triple pane
24. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation
ACH
you-value
are-38
passive solar design
25. Very inefficient window - seldom used in energy efficient buildings
single pane
caulking
are-3.5
ACH
26. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation
are-3.5
passive solar design
triple pane
cellulose
27. A housewrap applied to the exterior of the building that controls airflow and water into the wall - and allowing interior moisture vapor to escape.
insulation
low E
air barrier
solar access
28. A material that absorbs heat from a heat source - and then releases it slowly
thermal mass
solar access
resistivity
caulking
29. Most frequently used insulation for wall and ceiling cavities - are-3.5 per inch
fiberglass
solar access
single pane
.5 ACH or better
30. A microscopic layer of metal applied to glass surfaces to reflect heat energy
you-value
triple pane
polyurethane foam
low E