Test 11

Question 1

What is of particular concern with PV systems?

A. Piping containing the wiring coming from the PV panels
B. Wall panels containing the de-energizing switches
C. Generators located a distance from the system
D. Insulation around the arrays

Answer 1

A. Piping containing the wiring coming from the PV panels

Question 2

What reemerged for large scale refrigeration systems in the 1980s?

A. Ammonia
B. HFC’s
C. Freon
D. Hydrocarbon

Answer 2

A. Ammonia

Question 3

In which eco friendly material is plaster often added to improve its appearance?

A. Biopolymers
B. Adobe
C. Straw bale
D. Cob

Answer 3

D. Cob

Question 4

Which type of solar water heating system heats the water directly through the us of batch collector?

A. Passive
B. Conductive
C. Active
D. Retractive

Answer 4

A. Passive

Question 5

Which of the following should NOT be done when dealing with PV systems?

A. De-energize the system
B. Cut through the equipment
C. Turn off switches to the building’s primary electrical panel
D. Ensure there are no other electrical supplies for the building

Answer 5

B. Cut through the equipment

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered gray water?

A. Industrial process wastewater
B. Wastewater from laundries
C. Kitchen sink discharge
D. Sewage

Answer 6

D. Sewage

Question 7

What is the obvious problem for firefighters when encountering a green roof?

A. Roof ventilation
B. Building insulation
C. Overgrowth hazard
D. Animal infestation

Answer 7

A. roof ventilation

Question 8

What is the core of structural insulated panels?

A. Polyisocyanurate
B. Polystyrene
C. Polyurethane
D. Polyxenon

Answer 8

C. Polyurethane

Question 9

When was the international green construction code issued in an attempt to regulate green construction?

A. 2012
B. 2010
C. 2011
D. 2013

Answer 9

A. 2012

Question 10

What type of gas can be generated by the batteries used in an off grid system?

A. Sulfur
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon

Answer 10

C. Hydrogen

Question 11

At the low end in what concentration can ammonia burn?

A. 22%
B. 5%
C. 37%
D. 16%

Answer 11

D. 16%

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED)?

A. Lower operating costs and increase asset value
B. Eliminate waste products in an emergency
C. Reduce waste sent to landfills
D. Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

Answer 12

B. Eliminate waste products in an emergency

Question 13

What is the green roof’s soil put on top of?

A. Metal roof
B. Wooden roof
C. Fabric roof
D. Shingle roof

Answer 13

A. Metal roof

Question 14

What is being used on boats and tents to generate electricity?

A. PV panels
B. Solar powered wind turbines
C. BIPVs
D. Flexible laminate solar panels

Answer 14

D. Flexible laminate solar panels

Question 15

What are made from renewable, living sources?

A. SISs
B. Polystyrenes
C. Biopolymers
D. SiPs

Answer 15

C. Biopolymers

Question 16

Which direction do the arrays of PV roof panels typically face?

A. West
B. East
C. North
D. South

Answer 16

D. South

Question 17

Which roadway paving is NOT one that firefighters need to be wary of?

A. Concrete
B. Asphalt
C. Dirt
D. Pavers

Answer 17

B. Asphalt

Question 18

What is used to trap the sun heated air and deliver the hot air into adjacent living spaces through a series of one way vents?

A. Trombe wall
B. Green roof
C. Radiant barrier
D. Biofilter

Answer 18

A. Trombe wall

Question 19

Which of the following is often used in the stud channels of walls?

A. Polyurethane insulation
B. Glass fiber barrier
C. Polystyrene insulation
D. Radiant barriers

Answer 19

A. polyurethane insulation