Deck 1: Energy

Question 1

Building orientation considerations for a high-performance building include all of the following except:

A)Minimize east-west glazing
B)Orient on east-west axis
C)Minimize southern glazing
D)Maximize passive solar heat gain

Answer 1

Minimize southern glazing

Question 2

According to the US Department of Energy, buildings consume approximately __­___% of the energy and _____% of the electricity produced annually by the United States.

A)74%; 39%
B)39%; 74%
C)23%; 82%
D)82%; 23%

Answer 2

39%; 74%

Question 3

Which of the following components contributes the largest percentage of energy use to a building's operating expenses?

A)Chillers
B)Boilers
C)Lighting
D)Air handling units

Answer 3

Lighting

Question 4

Conventional incandescent lamps use approximately how many times the energy to create the same light output as standard compact fluorescent lamps?

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6

Question 5

In many buildings, the wasted energy from lamps creates an additional burden on which system?

A)Air conditioning system
B)Ventilation system
C)Heating system
D)Air-diffuser system

Question 6

The prerequisites for the Energy and Atmosphere category in LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations include all of the following except:

A)Fundamental commissioning of building energy systems
B)Minimum energy performance
C)Fundamental refrigerant management
D)Measurement and verification

Question 7

Of the 35 total points available in the Energy and Atmosphere category in the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovation, how many points can be attained for Green Power?

A)4
B)1
C)1.5
D)2

Question 8

What is Green-e certified electricity?

A)Electricity provided by the utility company that has rebates and incentives
B)Electricity produced by renewable energy resources
C)Electricity produced by combustion of fossil fuels
D)Electricity produced by natural gas

Question 9

The enormous amount of energy that is used within buildings causes emissions that contribute to all of the following except:

A)Climate change
B)Fumes
C)Smog
D)Reduced air quality

Question 10

Which of the following is a necessary component of most air-conditioning systems found to be harmful to the environment and human health?

A)Petrochemicals
B)Chlorinated hydrocarbons
C)Cadmium
D)Refrigerants

Question 11

When addressing water use for laundry equipment, which of the following categories must also be addressed besides the Water Efficiency category?

A)Sustainable sites
B)Indoor environmental quality
C)Energy and atmosphere
D)Materials and resources

Question 12

When addressing increased ventilation strategies to increase the overall quality of indoor air, which of the following categories must also be addressed besides the Indoor Environmental Quality category?

A)Sustainable sites
B)Indoor environmental quality
C)Energy and atmosphere
D)Materials and resources

Question 13

When addressing interior color schemes for a project, which of the following categories must also be addressed besides the Materials and Resources category?

A)Sustainable sites
B)Indoor environmental quality
C)Energy and atmosphere
D)Materials and resources

Question 14

Which of the following is not a method that can net significant lighting energy savings?

A)Enable individual lighting controls for occupants
B)Provide dimming capability on light fixtures
C)Specify line voltage lamps
D)Maximize the use of day lighting

Question 15

The design team is working on strategies to reduce the overall energy demand for the project. Strategies to reduce energy demand are all of the following except:

A)Issue a survey to end-users of energy conserving activities performed and average time spent performing those tasks
B)Install meters on the project to monitor energy use
C)Highly insulate the building envelope
D)Minimize glazing

Question 16

Free energy can be utilized in buildings in all of the following methods except:

A)Day lighting
B)Natural ventilation
C)An external thermal storage system
D)Passive systems

Question 17

Strategies for passive design include all of the following except:

A)Plan for open spaces to maximize natural daylight
B)Design for operable windows to allow natural ventilation
C)Use concrete material to absorb the heat for the building
D)Install controls to allow individual occupants to operate their lighting

Question 18

Energy efficiency strategies to be considered for a project to reduce energy demands includes all of the following except:

A)Provide appropriate insulation based on local climatic factors of the project location
B)Install premium mechanical systems
C)Specify Energy Star appliances
D)Minimize glazing on the envelope system

Question 19

Wind turbines, as a renewable energy source, generate ________ current to the inverter to convert the power into alternating current.

A)Direct
B)Indirect
C)Electric
D)Reverse

Question 20

Project sites in ________ altitudes can generate significant electricity using photovoltaic panels and reduce their energy use for hot water by using solar hot-water heaters.

A)High
B)Low
C)Negative
D)Pressure

Question 21

The standard increment of electricity is the:

A)Kilowatt-hour
B)Kilowatt-minute
C)Kilometer-hour
D)Kilometer-minute

Question 22

The levels of ongoing energy performance established in the owner's project requirements are determined at the beginning of design and establish the building's ________ requirements.

A)User
B)Functional
C)Technical
D)Whole building system

Question 23

Strategies for ongoing energy performance include all of the following except:

A)Providing staff training resources
B)Performing periodic maintenance
C)Using an integrative design approach
D)Implementing incentive programs for building users

Question 24

What is the first step a project team should consider when trying to save energy?

A)Use on-site renewable energy
B)Reduce energy demand
C)Adopt energy efficiency measures
D)Install submetering equipment

Question 25

Equipment types that use British Thermal Units (Btu) as the standard measure of energy include all of the following except:

A)Radiant heaters
B)Server room air conditioner
C)Gas furnace
D)Mechline

Question 26

Chillers are devices that remove heat from _________, typically as part of a refrigeration system used to cool and dehumidify buildings.

A)Air
B)Inert gas
C)Liquid
D)Glass

Question 27

A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is a small fluorescent lamp used as a more efficient alternative to incandescent lighting and is also referred to as all of the following except:

A)PL
B)Twin-tube
C)Biax lamp
D)Triax lamp

Question 28

Greenhouse gas emissions per capita is a measurement of a community's total greenhouse gas emissions divided by the total number of __________:

A)Automobiles
B)Buildings
C)Residents
D)Users

Question 29

To qualify for the Energy Start Rating, a building must score greater than:

A)25
B)50
C)75
D)85

Question 30

The energy consumption of a building is normally calcuated in British thermal units divided by the number of _______ in a building.

A)Square feet
B)Sub divisions
C)Watts
D)Floors

Question 31

Equipment, distribution systems, and terminals that provide the processes of heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning follow the standards of:

A)ASHRAE
B)ANSI
C)EPA
D)ENERGY STAR

Question 32

California's Title 24 is the __________ standard for residential and nonresidential buildings.

A)Energy efficiency
B)HVAC efficiency
C)Lighting efficiency
D)Building envelope efficiency

Question 33

Green buildings and neighborhoods can reduce demand for energy by capturing natural, incidental energy. One strategy is configuring roads, infrastructures, and landscaping so that buildings:

A)Minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in the winter
B)Minimize solar gain all year round.
C)Minimize solar gain in winter and maximize it in the summer
D)Maximize solar gain all year round.

Question 34

The LEED for Homes Rating System adjusts the point thresholds for the Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum rating based on home ____________.

A)Location
B)Size
C)Orientation
D)Energy demands

Question 35

When addressing the envelope for achieving energy efficiency, buildings shall be properly weatherized, which means buildings should be secure against all of the following except:

A)Sunlight
B)Precipitation
C)Wind
D)Air pollution

Question 36

In order to take advantage of passive design opportunities, all of the following considerations must be taken except:

A)Building orientation
B)Material selection
C)Window location
D)Roof pitch

Question 37

When installing high-performance mechanical systems, it is recommended to apply life-cycle analysis to the trade-offs between _________ and __________.

A)Energy efficiency; indoor air quality
B)Initial capital; operating costs
C)Investment; environmental impact
D)Operation; maintenance costs

Question 38

ENERGY STAR applies to all of the following equipment as a measure for high efficiency, except:

A)Computers
B)Air conditioners
C)Power adapters
D)Cellular phones

Question 39

LED-based traffic signals will reduce energy demands from neighborhood infrastructure. LED stands for:

A)Light-emitting diode
B)Light-electroluminescence degree
C)Light-electronic device
D)Light-energy discharge

Question 40

To capture efficiencies in scale, design district heating and cooling systems in which multiple building are part of a __________ loop.

A)Single
B)Secondary
C)Closed
D)Open

Question 41

An example of thermal energy storage is to generate ________ at night to be used the next day:

A)Hot water
B)Renewable energy
C)Nonrenewable energy
D)Heat mass

Question 42

The purpose of using energy simulation is to:

A)Calculate Title 24
B)Prioritize energy efficiency opportunities
C)Determine the sun path
D)Evaluate high-performance systems

Question 43

To ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and in support of the owner's project requirements, it is best to monitor and verify performance through all of the following methods except:

A)Control systems
B)Building automation system
C)Commissioning
D)Operation costs auditing

Question 44

Process energy is not subject to the LEED minimum performance requirements. Examples of process energy include all of the following except:

A)Elevators
B)Office equipment
C)Kitchen cooking
D)Heating systems

Question 45

Geothermal energy is power extracted from heat stored in the:

A)Wave
B)Earth
C)Biomass
D)Wind

Question 46

Biomass, a renewable energy source, includes all of the following biological materials except:

A)Wood
B)Gas
C)Alcohol fuel
D)Natural gas

Question 47

ENERGY STAR was developed by:

A)EPA
B)ASHRAE
C)ANSI
D)USGBC

Question 48

Strategies for maintaining energy efficiency include all of the following except:

A)Adhering to owner's project requirements
B)Providing staff training
C)Conducting preventative maintenance
D)Commissioning

Question 49

Monitoring involves comparing building performance measurements with predictions from a calibrated energy simulation or ____________:

A)Benchmarking tool
B)ASHRAE standards
C)Web based tool
D)Commissioning

Question 50

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager users enter data on their ________ and _________ usage, along with other supporting information into a web-based tool to evaluate the performance of the building against that of others with similar characteristics.

A)Electricity; natural gas
B)Energy; fuel
C)Lighting; coal
D)Renewable energy; oil