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






2. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation






3. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation






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






5. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation






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






7. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier






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






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






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






11. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation






12. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation






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






14. Main design component used for reducing heat loss






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Window type used in most new construction






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






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






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






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






26. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material






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






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






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






30. The ability to resist transfer of heat