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1. The _____ method is a dual fuel control method that programs an automatic changeover between heat pump operation and gas heating based on building load calculations and equipment performance data.
What color is the wire terminal for the fan? What color is the wire terminal for the heating? What color is the wire terminal for the cooling? What color is the wire terminal for the power?
(True/False) The ecobee thermostat has a “star signal” wire terminal. Which settings does the ecobee have for outdoor temperature? Compressor Min Outdoor Temperature Aux Heat Max Outdoor Temperature Both
Which of the following is NOT a type of HVAC System? Air Conditioning Furnace Heat Pump Domestic Hot Water Heater Fan
Circle all letters that apply to PEX (cross-formulated polyethylene): A. PEX is a soft plastic that comes in coils. B. PEX is remarkably durable within a wide range of temperatures, pressures, and chemicals. C. PEX is flexible. D. PEX stretches to accommodate the expansion of freezing water and then...
Explain how the “robustness” feature of resilience should be applied to prepare for or respond to a natural disaster.
Weather barriers (aka air barriers) differ from vapor barriers in that: Weather barriers are breathable and go on the outside of wall sheathing, while vapor barriers are not permeable and go on the interior side of wall insulation. Weather barriers are not breathable and go on the outside of wall...
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects heat transfer? A. Temperature difference B. Time C. Lumen level D. Surface area
Heated air rises because: A. the molecules in warm air move more quickly and therefore are more buoyant. B. warm air is less dense and therefore is more buoyant. C. cold air is less dense and therefore is more buoyant. D. cold air falls, pushing the warmer air out of the way.
Which one of the following NFRC-rated windows would you recommend for windows in Chicago? (a). U-0.35 SHGC-0.20 (b). U-0.27 SHGC-0.25 (c). U-0.35 SHGC-0.30 (d). U-0.40 SHGC-0.35
Which one of the following NFRC-rated skylights would you recommend for skylights in Miami? (a). U-0.50 SHGC-0.35 (b). U-0.65 SHGC-0.25 (c). U-0.53 SHGC-0.30 (d). U-0.60 SHGC-0.25
Make a sketch showing a “double-pane” window and label key features. Include as much information about each window element as possible.
What are energy efficient window design strategies for a building in cooling-dominated climate? (circle all that apply) (a). Increase window size on the north façade while maintaining the same overall building window ratio (b). Increase window size on the south façade while maintaining the same...
What are the energy efficiency design strategies for a building in heating-dominated climate for energy efficiency? (circle all that apply) (a). Increase window size on the north façade while maintaining the same overall building window ratio (b). Increase window size on the south façade while...
What is the most airtight window operation method? (a.) Double hung (b.) Casement (c.) Fixed (d.) Awning
A. Would a building in a cold climate benefit more from a window with a high U-value or a low U-value? B. Would a building in a hot climate benefit more from a window with a high SHGC or a low SHGC?

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