| Exam ID: 79 |
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- 50 multiple-choice questions
- 2-hour limit
- Open book
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| Sample Examination Questions: The
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| 1. |
Given: A home will be constructed in Armstrong
County, Texas.
The required insulation R-value in the ceiling of the
home using the prescriptive component method is _____.
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A. |
13 |
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B. |
19 |
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C. |
30 |
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D. |
38 |
| 2. |
A glazed block opening in an exterior wall
has a default fenestration U-factor of ____. Click for Answer
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A. |
0.55 |
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B. |
0.60 |
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C. |
0.65 |
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D. |
0.85 |
| 3. |
Given: A home will be constructed in Armstrong
County, Texas.
The windows are double pane with metal frames that include
a thermal break. The number and sizes of windows are -
four 6' ×4', two 2' × 3', and one 8' ×
5'. The manufacturer states the U-factor for the 6' ×
4' windows is 0.35 and the U-factor for the 2' ×
3' is 0.30. The 8' × 5' window is not labeled. Does
the combination of these windows meet code using the component
method?
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A. |
Yes. |
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B. |
No, the U-factor for the small windows is
too large. |
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C. |
No, the manufacturer needs to change the
U-factors for the smaller windows. |
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D. |
No, the large window either needs to be
replaced or the manufacturer needs to state the rated
U-factor to determine compliance. |
| 4. |
Which of the following work is not exempt from the Energy Code? Click for Answer |
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Restoration of a historic building. |
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B. |
Replacing the windows in a hospital. |
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C. |
Converting a second floor of an office building
into apartments. |
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D. |
Installing storm windows over the existing
windows of a condominium. |
| 5. |
Which of the following elements does not
have mandatory requirements in the code? Click for Answer
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A. |
A heat pump. |
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B. |
Slab on grade floor. |
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C. |
Air leakage from a sliding door. |
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D. |
Dropped ceilings next to the thermal envelope. |
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