Test Your High Performance Building Knowledge

Question 1 of 7

1

In what year was the EarthCraft program created?

Select one of the following:

2005
2011
1999
2009

Explanation

Question 2 of 7

1

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)

Select one or more of the following:

Lower utility bills
Low flow fixtures yield cleaner drinking water
Eliminate the need for water heating
Less energy resources devoted to water treatment

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

1

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

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

1

The highest energy consumer in a home is/are:

Select one of the following:

Lighting fixtures and features
Heating & cooling systems
Appliances (i.e. washers/dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers)
Teenagers

Explanation

Question 5 of 7

1

Which of these is NOT a requirement to promote indoor air quality in EarthCraft projects (check all that apply)?

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 6 of 7

1

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

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 7 of 7

1

How many homes, apartment units, offices, and communities have been EarthCraft certified throughout the Southeast (approximately)?

Select one of the following:

15,000
35,000
25,000
45,000

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

Test Your High Performance Building Knowledge

Test Your High Performance Building Knowledge

Question 1 of 7

In what year was the EarthCraft program created?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 7

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)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

The highest energy consumer in a home is/are:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 7

Which of these is NOT a requirement to promote indoor air quality in EarthCraft projects (check all that apply)?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 7

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 7

How many homes, apartment units, offices, and communities have been EarthCraft certified throughout the Southeast (approximately)?

Select one of the following:

Explanation