ENERGY STAR v3 HVAC Design Verification

Question 1

Q: Who is responsible for ensuring the HVAC Design Report Checklist is completed?
A. The home builder
B. The energy rater
C. The HVAC contractor
D. The homeowner

Answer 1

Answer: C. The HVAC contractor

Question 2

Flashcard 2
Q: How many HVAC design sections are there in the ENERGY STAR program?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six

Answer 2

Answer: C. Five

Question 3

Flashcard 3
Q: The ENERGY STAR version 3/3.1 program requires mechanical ventilation to be installed.
True
False

Answer 3

Answer: True

Question 4

Flashcard 4
Q: What manuals are used for the ENERGY STAR version 3/3.1 program?
A. Manual J, Manual S & Manual T
B. Manual J, Manual D & Manual S
C. Manual M, Manual N & Manual O
D. Manual D, Manual K & Manual X

Answer 4

Answer: B. Manual J, Manual D & Manual S

Question 5

Flashcard 5
Q: What does ‘AHRI’ stand for?
A. American Heating Reliability Institute
B. Advanced HVAC Regulation Initiative
C. Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute
D. Association of HVAC and Refrigeration Installers

Answer 5

Answer: C. Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute

Question 6

Flashcard 6
Q: The ENERGY STAR version 3/3.1 program provides guidance on indoor and outdoor design temperatures.
True
False

Answer 6

Answer: True

Question 7

Flashcard 7
Q: Can the HERS rater share their heating and cooling load information with the HVAC contractor?
A. No, it must remain confidential
B. Only with written permission
C. Yes
D. Only after inspection is complete

Answer 7

Answer: C. Yes

Question 8

Flashcard 8
Q: Is a home’s orientation a major factor in determining cooling load?
A. No, orientation does not matter
B. Only in extremely hot climates
C. Yes
D. Only in high-performance homes

Answer 8

Answer C. Yes

Question 9

Flashcard 9
Q: What does ‘QAD’ stand for?
A. Quality Assurance Department
B. Quick Analysis Design
C. Qualified Audit Director
D. Quality Assurance Designee

Answer 9

Answer: A. Quality Assurance Designee