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1 1 Exam Prep Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida Questions 1. What activates the pump on a thermosiphon solar hot water heating system? A. Holding tank sensor B. Collector sensor C. The difference between the two sensors in A & B D. No pump required 2. The dew point of air depends on its. A. Temperature B. Relative humidity C. Wet bulb temperature D. Both A & B 3. An air conditioner puts out 340 btu when inputting 10 watts of power. This can be simplified to btu/watt. A B C D A SEER of 10 means: A. That the unit provides 10 btu s per watt-hour of electricity B. That the unit provides 10 btu s per watt of electricity C. The average btu per watt of electricity D. How many units of heating or cooling are delivered for every unit of electricity used in a heat pump or air conditioner. 5. The cooling efficiency of a heat pump or air conditioner is rated by its. A. HSPF B. COP C. SEER D. AFUE 1 Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 1

2 6. To increase winter performance in a solar hot water heating system. Adjust the collector tilt angle to. A. The latitude B. 15 degrees greater than latitude C. 15 degrees less than latitude D. 30 degrees toward south 7. The key elements of this guide on energy efficiency are: A. The design of envelopes with continuous insulation B. The design of building envelopes for low air leakage C. The design of mechanical electrical, an plumbing systems D. All of the above 8. What does AF stand for? A. Annual fuel usage effectiveness B. Annual fuel utilization efficiency C. Annual fuel utility expense D. Average fuel use expense 9. One half inch drywall has an R value of. A B C D The temperature at which water condenses is known as. A. Dew point B. Dry bulb C. Wet bulb D. Relative humidity 11. People are most comfortable at % relative humidity. A B C D Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 2

3 12. Expanded polystyrene is often known as. A. Beaver board B. Bead board C. Insulation board D. Card board 13. According to the energy efficiency code, the allowable air or infiltration rate for aluminum frame swinging glass doors is cfm per square foot of door area. A. 0.1 B. 0.3 C. 0.5 D According to the energy efficiency code, one watt equals horsepower. A B C D According to the energy efficiency code, a new heat pump being installed that is air-cooled, btuh, must have a minimum EER of. A. 8.2 B. 8.8 C. 9.1 D According to the energy efficiency code, the ratio of the rate of heat delivered to the rate of energy input, in consistent units, for a complete heat pump system, including the compressor and, if applicable, auxiliary heat under designated operating conditions, is. A. EER - heating B. SEER - heating C. COP - heating D. IPLV heating 17. According to the energy efficiency code, a building whose peak design rate of energy usage for any purpose is less than per square foot of floor area is exempt from the code. A. 1.0 watt B. 3.4 watts C. 5.0 watts 1 Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 3

4 D. 6.2 watts 18. According to the energy efficiency code, there shall be a/an for energy code compliance on all buildings when completed and ready for occupancy. A. Initial inspection B. Initial and final inspection C. Third inspection D. Final inspection 19. According to the energy efficiency code, the R - value of insulation, need not exceed for runouts less than 10 feet in length to air terminal or air outlets. A. R - 3 B. R C. R - 6 D. R According to the energy efficiency code, all pool and spa heaters shall be equipped with a/an switch mounted for easy access to allow the heater to be shut off. A. Relay B. On-off C. Push button D. Toggle 21. According to the energy efficiency code, horizontal runs of flexible non-metal ducts shall be supported at intervals of not more than feet. A. Five B. Six C. Seven D. Eight 22. According to the energy efficiency code, heated spas shall be equipped with a. A. Deck cover B. Time clock C. Cover D. Reflective cover 23. According to the energy efficiency code, the maximum allowable air infiltration for a residential sliding door is. A. 0.3 cfm per linear foot B. 0.5 cfm per lineal foot C. 0.3 cfm per lineal foot 1 Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 4

5 D. 0.3 cfm per square foot 24. According to the energy efficiency code. A drop-ceiling cavity is used as a component of an air conditioning distribution system. The cavity is located immediately below the roof of a commercial building in zone number four. The roof insulation has an R -11 rating. The minimum insulation value required for the drop-ceiling cavity is. A. R-3.8 B. R-4.2 C. R-6 D. R The relationship of SEER and SHR to comfort is? A. SEER relates to energy consumption whereas SHR relates to energy savings B. SEER and SHR adjust for humidity and temperature thereby providing comfort C. SHR relates to humidity and SEER relates to energy consumption. When the two align the owner should be comfortable D. SHR is the relationship of temperature to humidity to provide comfort. SEER is the energy consumption ratio and is not related to temperature and humidity Part 2 1. Air leakage rates of no more than cfm/sq. ft. are considered acceptable around window assemblies. A. 0.1 B. 0.3 C. 0.5 D Which of the following is not one of the ways heat transfers through windows and skylights? A. Air leakage B. Solar radiant energy C. Convection of air D. Condensation of heat 3. In low-e windows, which type of coating reflects radiant energy back, rather than absorbing and reemitting it? A. Pryolytic B. Metal oxide C. Borosilicate D. None of the above 1 Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 5

6 4. Low-e windows designed for hot climates are called: A. High Solar Gain B. Specialty Resistance C. Low Solar Gain D. Mid Solar Gain 5. The fenestration rating for a single glazed clear window with a metal clad frame is? A B C D measures how much light passes through a window. A. U-factor B. Solar transmitted C. Spectral-factor D. Visible transmittance 7. Single-glazed clear glass has a shading coefficient of. A. 0.2 B. 0.5 C. 0.8 D A 1/8 inch double-glazed window has an approximate solar heat gain coefficient of. A B C D In commercial buildings, skylights may not exceed of the total roof area. A. 2% B. 3% C. 5% D. 10% 10. Reflective or low-e films, can block up to of incoming sunlight. A. 50% B. 65% C. 75% D. 85% 1 Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 6

7 11. In warm climates, windows with a solar heat gain coefficient of less than should be selected. A B C D measures how the solar gain of the glazing system compares to that transmitted through clear, single-pane glass. A. Solar heat gain coefficient B. Shading Coefficient C. U-factor D. R-factor 13. A/an separates inside and outside pieces of the window frame with an insulating material which improves U-factors. A. Metal clad B. Thermal break C. Weather-stripping D. Air seal 14. Low-e windows designed for cold climates are called: A. High Solar Gain B. Specialty Resistance C. Low Solar Gain D. Mid Solar Gain 15. Windows with low solar heat gain coefficients are good at preventing heat gain caused by solar radiation. A. True B. False 16. A 1/4 inch single-glazed window has an approximate solar heat gain coefficient of. A B C D Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 7

8 17. Which of the following is not a form in which sunlight reaches a building? A. Diffuse B. Direct C. Deflected D. Ground Reflected A tinted 1/4 inch single-glazed window has a shading coefficient of. A B C D Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 8

9 1 Exam Prep Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida Questions Part No answers 25. D Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 7 th Ed. 164 Part 2 1. B Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed D Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed B Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed C Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed C Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed. 142, Table D Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed D Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed. 33 or 145, C Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed B Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed D Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed A Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed B Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed B Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed A Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed A Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed A Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed C Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed C Energy Efficient Building Construction Florida 8 th Ed Exam Prep - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 9

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