HERS RESNET Standards and Policies 3

Question 1

Under RESNET Standards, which entity has ultimate authority to suspend or revoke a HERS rater's certification?

Accepted Answer

The HERS provider who certified the rater

Answer

The HERS provider that certified a rater has the authority and responsibility to suspend or revoke that rater's certification under RESNET Standards.

Question 2

Which RESNET policy requires that rating software used for HERS ratings be tested against a standard set of reference cases?

Accepted Answer

RESNET Software Approval Process

Answer

The RESNET Software Approval Process requires rating software to be validated against standardized reference test cases before it can be used for official HERS ratings.

Question 3

A HERS rater working in a state without a state-specific rating standard defaults to which set of rules?

Accepted Answer

RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards

Answer

In the absence of state-specific requirements, HERS raters default to the RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards.

Question 4

According to RESNET policy, what is required when a HERS rater transitions from one HERS provider to another?

Accepted Answer

The rater's rating history must be transferred to the new provider

Answer

RESNET policy requires that a rater's rating history and files be transferred to the new provider when a rater changes providers.

Question 5

What is the RESNET-defined purpose of the HERS Index?

Accepted Answer

To provide a relative energy efficiency score compared to a reference home

Answer

The HERS Index provides a relative energy efficiency score where a score of 100 represents a home built to the HERS reference home standard.

(HERS) Certified Home Energy Rating System Rater Practice Test

(HERS) Certified Home Energy Rating System Rater Practice Test

HERS RESNET Standards and Policies 3