Test Your High Performance Building Knowledge

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Building Science Quiz on Test Your High Performance Building Knowledge, created by David Bailey on 28/01/2018.
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Question 1

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In what year was the EarthCraft program created?
Answer
  • 2005
  • 2011
  • 1999
  • 2009

Question 2

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EarthCraft certified homes and offices promote water and energy savings through increased water efficiency. What are two benefits of reducing water usage in EarthCraft projects? (Check two)
Answer
  • Lower utility bills
  • Low flow fixtures yield cleaner drinking water
  • Eliminate the need for water heating
  • Less energy resources devoted to water treatment

Question 3

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Retrofitting new windows to an existing home is the best thing you can do to improve home energy performance.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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The highest energy consumer in a home is/are:
Answer
  • Lighting fixtures and features
  • Heating & cooling systems
  • Appliances (i.e. washers/dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers)
  • Teenagers

Question 5

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Which of these is NOT a requirement to promote indoor air quality in EarthCraft projects (check all that apply)?
Answer
  • Limit the use of VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
  • Limit the use of formaldehyde
  • Undergo radon testing
  • Incorporate fresh air ventilation systems
  • Set up incense and candles to help provide a wonderfully scented atmosphere

Question 6

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With the rise of solar energy in the United States, energy efficiency is no longer important or relevant in residential or commercial buildings.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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How many homes, apartment units, offices, and communities have been EarthCraft certified throughout the Southeast (approximately)?
Answer
  • 15,000
  • 35,000
  • 25,000
  • 45,000
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