HERS RESNET Standards and Policies Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to RESNET standards, what are the minimum Quality Assurance (QA) requirements that a HERS Rater's Provider must perform annually on the rater's work?

Accepted Answer

A 10% file review and a 1% on-site field review of the rater's projects.

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A 5% file review and a 5% on-site field review of the rater's projects.

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A 1% file review and a 10% on-site field review of the rater's projects.

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QA reviews are only required if a formal complaint is filed against the rater.

Question 2

A HERS Rater, who also owns a window replacement company, performs a rating on a home and recommends upgrading the windows. According to the RESNET Code of Ethics, which of the following actions is required if the rater wishes to bid on the window replacement work?

Accepted Answer

The rater must disclose the potential conflict of interest in writing to the client.

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The rater must offer the homeowner a discount on the rating if their company is hired for the window replacement.

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The rater is prohibited from bidding on any work they recommend as part of a HERS rating.

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The rater must get pre-approval from their Quality Assurance Provider before submitting a bid.

Question 3

A HERS Rater candidate has successfully passed all required national exams and signed an agreement with a RESNET accredited Rating Provider. What is the final major step required before the Provider can grant them full HERS Rater certification?

Accepted Answer

Successfully complete a minimum of five probationary ratings under the Provider's supervision.

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Attend a RESNET national conference.

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Publish an article on a building science topic.

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Develop a new energy modeling macro for their software.

Question 4

To maintain an active HERS Rater certification, RESNET requires raters to obtain a specific amount of continuing education. How many RESNET-approved Professional Development Hours (PDHs) must a rater complete every three years?

Accepted Answer

18 PDHs

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12 PDHs

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24 PDHs

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6 PDHs

Question 5

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a RESNET Rating Quality Assurance Provider regarding the ratings performed by the HERS Raters under their oversight?

Accepted Answer

Submitting all Confirmed Ratings to the National RESNET Registry.

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Marketing and sales support for their HERS Raters' businesses.

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Providing liability insurance for all their HERS Raters.

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Setting the local pricing structure for HERS ratings.

Question 6

According to RESNET's record-keeping policy, what is the minimum length of time that a Rating Quality Assurance Provider and/or their certified HERS Raters must maintain the data file for a registered rating?

Accepted Answer

Three years

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One year

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Ten years

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For the life of the home