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






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






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






5. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation






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






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






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






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






10. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier






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






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






13. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation






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






15. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material






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






24. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation






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






26. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation






27. Main design component used for reducing heat loss






28. Window type used in most new construction






29. The ability to resist transfer of heat






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