Rater Exam Sample
When preparing the building for a blower door test, what should you do with the
dryer vent? ANSWER>>>A. Seal it off with tape
B. Leave it as is---
C. Make sure it is clear of obstructions
D. Open the dryer door to allow free movement of air
For Fannie Mae Energy Efficient Mortgages, the present value is determined on a
weighted lifetime of how many ANSWER>>>A. 30
B. 23---
C. 15
D. 7
When determining the "Grade" of insulation as I, II or III, "GRADE I" must have
ANSWER>>>A. Exposure on one side to the exterior
B. Contact with sheathing on four sides
C. Voids and compressions of 2%-5%
D. Compression or incomplete fill amounting to 2% or less ---
Under "Rated Features", which of the following is needed for an air conditioner
(cooling equipment)? ANSWER>>>A. Equipment type
B. Location
C. Efficiency
D. All of the above---
, Rater Exam Sample
Under Section 102, Accreditation Criteria, how long must tax credit records be
retained by the rater or Provider? ANSWER>>>A. Seven years
B. Three years---
C. Twelve years
D. Records should be maintained by the homeowner or builder
receiving the credit and are not the responsibility of the rater or
provider
Which of the following always happens when the R-value of an assembly doubles?
ANSWER>>>A. The U-factor decreases by half---
B. The mean radiant temperature decreases
C. The U-factor doubles
D. The mean radiant temperature increases
When conducting a HERS rating, what about the rated home and the
corresponding "reference" home will always be the same? ANSWER>>>A.
Window orientation
B. Amount of air leakage
C. Air conditioner efficiency
D. Site location---
Which of the following would be the most cost effect retrofit? ANSWER>>>A.
Sealing leaky duct work in a vented attic space---
B. Upgrading existing attic insulation from R-30 to R-38
C. Replacing windows from single pane to double pane
When preparing the building for a blower door test, what should you do with the
dryer vent? ANSWER>>>A. Seal it off with tape
B. Leave it as is---
C. Make sure it is clear of obstructions
D. Open the dryer door to allow free movement of air
For Fannie Mae Energy Efficient Mortgages, the present value is determined on a
weighted lifetime of how many ANSWER>>>A. 30
B. 23---
C. 15
D. 7
When determining the "Grade" of insulation as I, II or III, "GRADE I" must have
ANSWER>>>A. Exposure on one side to the exterior
B. Contact with sheathing on four sides
C. Voids and compressions of 2%-5%
D. Compression or incomplete fill amounting to 2% or less ---
Under "Rated Features", which of the following is needed for an air conditioner
(cooling equipment)? ANSWER>>>A. Equipment type
B. Location
C. Efficiency
D. All of the above---
, Rater Exam Sample
Under Section 102, Accreditation Criteria, how long must tax credit records be
retained by the rater or Provider? ANSWER>>>A. Seven years
B. Three years---
C. Twelve years
D. Records should be maintained by the homeowner or builder
receiving the credit and are not the responsibility of the rater or
provider
Which of the following always happens when the R-value of an assembly doubles?
ANSWER>>>A. The U-factor decreases by half---
B. The mean radiant temperature decreases
C. The U-factor doubles
D. The mean radiant temperature increases
When conducting a HERS rating, what about the rated home and the
corresponding "reference" home will always be the same? ANSWER>>>A.
Window orientation
B. Amount of air leakage
C. Air conditioner efficiency
D. Site location---
Which of the following would be the most cost effect retrofit? ANSWER>>>A.
Sealing leaky duct work in a vented attic space---
B. Upgrading existing attic insulation from R-30 to R-38
C. Replacing windows from single pane to double pane
