Energy Star Basic Quiz Flashcards
(40 cards)
Q1: What does the acronym IECC stand for?
A. International Electrical Compliance Code
B. International Environmental Compliance Code
C. International Energy Conservation Code
D. International Efficiency Construction Code
Answer: C
Explanation: IECC stands for International
Energy
Conservation
Code.
It establishes minimum regulations for energy-efficient buildings and is referenced as part of the IRC, the International Residential Code.
Q2: ENERGY STAR Version 3 Training must be successfully completed by which team member(s)?
A. Builder only
B. HERS Rater and Modeler only
C. HVAC Contractor only
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation: The Builder, HERS Rater, Field Inspector, HERS Modeler, and HVAC Contractor all must complete ENERGY STAR Version 3 training.
Q3: The Rating Company responsible for verifying the ENERGY STAR Version 3 home must:
A. Only ensure the Builder is trained
B. Only verify HVAC contractors’ credentials
C. Ensure that all HERS Raters, HERS Modelers, and Field Inspectors working on an ESv3 project have been trained and credentialed.
D. Only verify Field Inspectors
Answer: C
Explanation: All HERS Raters, HERS Modelers, and Field Inspectors must be trained and credentialed for ENERGY STAR Version 3 (ESv3)
Q4: As long as the HERS Rater is properly trained and credentialed, he/she can verify ENERGY STAR Version 3 homes even if the Rating QA Provider is not ESv3 Credentialed.
True
False
Answer: False
Explanation: The ESv3 HERS Rater must belong to a Rating QA Providership that is also ESv3 Credentialed before working on an ENERGY STAR project.
Q5: The following is true about the Builder and the HVAC Contractor working on an ENERGY STAR Version 3 home:
A. The entire Builder and HVAC staff must be trained
B. At least one member of the Builder’s organization and at least one member of the HVAC Contractor’s company must attend the ESv3 required training.trained
D. Only the HVAC Contractor must be trained
Answer: B
Explanation: The Builder will be considered an ENERGY STAR builder and will be placed on the list once one member of the Builder’s organization attends and successfully completes the ESv3 training. Likewise, only one member of the HVAC Contractor’s company is required to take and successfully complete the ESv3 HVAC training requirements.
Q6: Every ENERGY STAR home must be provided an ENERGY STAR Label and ENERGY STAR Certificate. Which of the following is true about these documents?
The Rater is responsible for providing the ENERGY STAR Certificate and Label to the Rater’s Client.
If the Builder is the Rater’s Client, the Builder is responsible to provide the ENERGY STAR Certificate to the homeowner.
The ENERGY STAR Label must be affixed to the circuit breaker box of the home.
The homeowner must receive the ENERGY STAR Certificate.
Answer: The Rater is responsible for providing the ENERGY STAR Certificate and Label to the Rater’s Client.
If the Builder is the Rater’s Client, the Builder is responsible to provide the ENERGY STAR Certificate to the homeowner.
The ENERGY STAR Label must be affixed to the circuit breaker box of the home.
The homeowner must receive the ENERGY STAR Certificate.
Q7: The ENERGY STAR program is based on which version of the IECC?
A. 2015 IECC
B. 2018 IECC
C. 2006 IECC
D. ENERGY STAR v3 is based on the 2009 IECC and ENERGY STAR v3.1 is based on the 2012 IECC
Answer: D
Explanation: ENERGY STAR v3 is based on the 2009 IECC. For states that have adopted more stringent building codes, ENERGY STAR v3.1 is based on the 2012 IECC. Many states have a regional version of ENERGY STAR instead of using one of these two versions.
Q8: If an item on a Rater checklist cannot be inspected, the home can still earn the ENERGY STAR.
True
False
Answer: True
Explanation: All applicable checklist items must be inspected and verified. If something is not accessible, the home cannot be certified.
Q9: Which statement about ENERGY STAR Version 3/3.1 checklists is true?
A. There are five total checklists
B. The Rater must complete two checklists and the HVAC Contractor must provide two checklists.
C. The Builder must complete all checklists
D. Only one checklist is required
Answer: B
The Rater must complete two checklists and the HVAC Contractor must provide two checklists.
Explanation: Under ENERGY STAR version 3 and 3.1, there are two checklists for the Rater to complete, the Rater Design Review Checklist and the Rater Field Checklist. The HVAC Contractor must complete the HVAC Commissioning Checklist and must ensure the HVAC Design Report checklist is completed. The HVAC Design Report may be completed by any company or individual with the knowledge and ability to properly design an HVAC system. The HVAC Commissioning Checklist must be completed by the ENERGY STAR Credentialed Contractor and must be made available upon request. The Builder is responsible for ensuring that each certified home is constructed in compliance with the Water Management System Builder Requirements document; however, this is not a checklist and so, is not required to be collected.
Q10: Once you complete ENERGY STAR training, you are certified for life without any further obligations.
True
False
Answer: False
Explanation: As a partner, one of your agreements is that you will remain current with the ENERGY STAR program. While you do not have a formal requirement to complete a set number of continuing education hours; you are required to remain up-to-date on the ENERGY STAR policy changes and program updates. You need to ensure your contact information remains up-to-date with the ENERGY STAR program and pay attention to the notifications you receive from the program.
Q1: What does it mean if a house has an ENERGY STAR label?
A. It looks nice
B. It saves energy and money
C. It has a big TV
D. It is really old
Answer: B
Q2: Who checks to see if a house can get the ENERGY STAR label?
A. A robot
B. The builder
C. An ENERGY STAR Rater
D. The neighbors
Answer: C
Q3: Why is good insulation important in a house?
A. To make walls colorful
B. To keep air inside and save energy
C. To play hide and seek
D. To make the house noisy
Answer: B
Q4: What kind of light bulbs do ENERGY STAR homes use?
A. Fireflies
B. LED bulbs
C. Flashlights
D. Christmas lights
Answer: B
Q5: Why are ENERGY STAR homes better?
A. They are bigger
B. They use more power
C. They save energy and are comfortable
D. They are made of gold
Answer: C
Q6: What helps keep the warm or cool air from escaping a house?
A. Open windows
B. Holes in the wall
C. Tight windows and doors
D. Fans
c
Q7: What is one goal of the ENERGY STAR program?
A. Make homes darker
B. Waste more water
C. Help people save energy and money
D. Sell more houses
C
Q8: Which of these would NOT be found in an ENERGY STAR home?
A. Drafty windows
B. Good insulation
C. Sealed ducts
D. LED lights
A
Q9: What does an ENERGY STAR home use to heat water more efficiently?
A. A big fireplace
B. A magic kettle
C. An efficient water heater
D. A microwave
C
Q10: What color is the ENERGY STAR label?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Blue
D. Yellow
C
- What is the maximum air leakage allowed in an ENERGY STAR home?
A) 5 ACH50
B) 4 ACH50
C) 6 ACH50
D) 3 ACH50
✅ Answer: B
- Which checklist is completed before construction begins?
A) Rater Field Checklist
B) HVAC Commissioning Checklist
C) HVAC Design Report
D) Rater Design Review Checklist
✅ Answer: D
- Who is responsible for the HVAC Design Report?
A) HVAC contractor
B) Builder
C) HVAC designer
D) Energy rater
✅ Answer: C
- What standard sets minimum ventilation requirements?
A) Manual J
B) ASHRAE 90.1
C) IECC
D) ASHRAE 62.2
✅ Answer: D
