Practice Test Geeks(CEA) Certified Energy Analyst Practice Test
← All CEA Flashcard Decks

Energy Auditing & Assessment Techniques Flashcards

7 cards from real CEA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Energy Auditing & Assessment Techniques flashcards as text

  1. Which instrument is used to measure the airtightness of a building envelope during an energy audit?

    Answer: Blower door test apparatus

    A blower door test depressurizes the building to measure air leakage rate, quantified as ACH50 or CFM50.

  2. In a Level II energy audit (ASHRAE standard), what is the primary deliverable beyond a Level I audit?

    Answer: Detailed energy savings calculations with capital cost estimates

    A Level II audit expands on Level I by providing engineering analysis with quantified savings and capital cost estimates for each ECM.

  3. What does a 'utility bill analysis' in an energy audit primarily help determine?

    Answer: Baseline energy consumption and demand patterns

    Utility bill analysis establishes baseline energy use intensity (EUI), identifies seasonal demand peaks, and flags anomalies indicating waste.

  4. A walk-through energy audit reveals single-pane windows in a commercial building in a cold climate. The BEST immediate recommendation is to:

    Answer: Conduct a detailed window U-factor and SHGC assessment before specifying replacements

    A proper audit requires measuring existing conditions and calculating savings before specifying costly replacements to ensure cost-effectiveness.

  5. When performing a lighting audit, which metric directly determines the quantity of light delivered to a work surface?

    Answer: Footcandles (lux)

    Footcandles measure illuminance—the amount of light actually reaching the work plane—which auditors compare against IES recommended levels.

  6. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'demand charge' analysis during a commercial energy audit?

    Answer: To identify opportunities to reduce peak power draw and lower utility demand fees

    Demand charges are billed based on peak kW usage in a billing period, so reducing peak demand can significantly lower utility costs independent of total energy use.

  7. An energy auditor calculates a building's Energy Use Intensity (EUI). This metric is expressed as:

    Answer: kBtu per square foot per year

    EUI normalizes energy consumption by floor area (kBtu/sf/yr), enabling comparison across buildings of different sizes and types.