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Energy Efficient Design And Construction

Subject : 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. Allowing for winter sun entry into the south side of the house






2. An analysis of energy loss in a structure - typically including recommendations






3. Most frequently used insulation for wall and ceiling cavities - are-3.5 per inch






4. Window type used in most new construction






5. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material






6. Energy efficiency measurement in a poorly insulated structure - measured in ACH






7. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation






8. Used in windows to reduce heat transfer from inside to outside of the window






9. Main design component used for reducing heat loss






10. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation






11. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation






12. Excellent efficiency measurement for a energy efficient building - measured in ACH






13. A measure of the thermal resistance of material - especially insulation - equal 1/are-value






14. Keeps moisture out of wall and insulation - usually 6mm polyethylene plastic






15. Excellent insulating value for window - in you-value






16. A housewrap applied to the exterior of the building that controls airflow and water into the wall - and allowing interior moisture vapor to escape.






17. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation






18. The ability to resist transfer of heat






19. A device that consist of a fan - a removable panel - and gauges used to measure and locate air leaks and ACH






20. Type of high are rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5.6 to 8 per inch






21. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier






22. Very inefficient window - seldom used in energy efficient buildings






23. Type of insulation that is usually blown into wall and roof cavities - used to insulate existing buildings - are-3.7 per inch






24. Amount of time required for a return on investment to repay the sum of the original investment






25. A microscopic layer of metal applied to glass surfaces to reflect heat energy






26. Air changes per hour - used to determine tightness of structure






27. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation






28. A material that absorbs heat from a heat source - and then releases it slowly






29. Type of rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5 per inch






30. Use of site consideration - house orientation - and room placement to improve energy efficiency