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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a blower door test during an energy audit?

Accepted Answer

To measure air infiltration rates in a building envelope

Answer

A blower door test depressurizes a building to quantify the total air leakage through the building envelope.

Question 2

Which metric represents the total heat loss through a building component per unit area?

Accepted Answer

U-value

Answer

The U-value (thermal transmittance) measures the rate of heat transfer through a building element per unit area per degree of temperature difference.

Question 3

During an energy audit, what does a thermal imaging camera primarily detect?

Accepted Answer

Temperature differences on building surfaces

Answer

Infrared thermography detects surface temperature variations that reveal insulation gaps, air leaks, and thermal bridging.

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum ventilation rate per person in commercial office spaces according to ASHRAE Standard 62.1?

Accepted Answer

5 CFM outdoor air per person plus area-based ventilation

Answer

ASHRAE 62.1 uses the Ventilation Rate Procedure which combines a per-person outdoor air rate (typically 5 CFM) with a per-area rate for office spaces.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most significant source of energy loss in a typical commercial building?

Accepted Answer

HVAC systems

Answer

HVAC systems typically account for 40-60% of total energy consumption in commercial buildings, making them the largest single energy end use.

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Certified Energy Auditor Certification FREE Certified Energy Auditor Certification Trivia Questions and Answers 2