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HERS RATER TRAINING EXAM
NEWEST WITH 170 ACCURATE AN D
VERIFIED QUESTIONS COVERING KEY
TOPICS SUCH AS BUILDING
ENVELOPE DIAGNOSTICS , ENERGY
MODELING, VENTILATIO N
STANDARDS, HVAC EVAL UATION,
AND RESNET GUIDELINE S FOR HOME
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RA TINGS
Question :Which of the following appliances typically use
the most energy in a home?Refrigerator Computer Well Pump TV
Correct answer:Refrigerator
Question :What type of lamp generally has the shortest
life span and the lowest efficiency?
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Fluorescent Mercury vapor Metal Halide Incandescent
Correct answer:Incandescent
Question :Which of the following is important when
considering what type of lighting to use in a space?Color Illumination Room use Efficacy All of the above
Correct answer:All of the above
Question :When there are multiple refrigerators in a
home, you only use the kWh/yr of the largest unit.True or False
Correct answer:False
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Question :Which of the following is NOT an advantage of
CFLs over incandescent bulbs?Longer life span More efficient Initial cost Versatility
Correct answer:Initial cost
Question :Which of these is a qualifying lighting
location?pantry unconditioned basement garage attic
Correct answer:garage
Question :High-intensity discharge lamps save how much
when they replace incandescent fixtures?
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25%-45%
50%-60%
75%-90%
110%-120%
Correct answer:75%-90%
Question :Which of the following is NOT a cause of
energy waste from lighting?Illumination levels too low Careless control Incorrect lamp size System is antiquated
Correct answer:Illumination levels too low
Question :When utilizing daylighting for indoor lighting,
which of the following is NOT important to consider?Heat gain Glare Exterior wall color