California Certified Energy Analyst (CEA)
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1. What is the main purpose of California's Title 24, Part 6 Building
Energy Efficiency Standards?
A. Increase housing development
B. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
C. Improve indoor air quality
D. Mandate solar installations
B
The purpose of Title 24, Part 6 is to reduce energy use and
greenhouse gas emissions in California by setting energy efficiency
requirements for buildings.
2. Which software is approved for compliance modeling under the
California Energy Code?
A. AutoCAD
B. eQUEST
C. CBECC-Res
D. PHPP
, C
CBECC-Res (for residential buildings) and CBECC-Com (for commercial
buildings) are the only software tools approved by the California
Energy Commission for performance-based compliance
documentation.
3. What is the minimum required Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) for
vertical glazing in Climate Zone 15 for new residential construction?
A. 0.40
B. 0.25
C. 0.30
D. 0.20
B
SHGC values are climate zone-specific. In hot climates like Zone 15, a
lower SHGC (such as 0.25) helps reduce cooling loads.
4. A CF1R form is required at which stage of a construction project?
A. Final inspection
B. During plan check
C. During demolition
D. After framing inspection
B
The CF1R (Certificate of Compliance) must be submitted during plan
check to demonstrate how the building will comply with Title 24
energy efficiency standards.
5. In the performance approach, how is energy compliance
demonstrated?
A. By submitting blueprints
B. By achieving an energy budget less than or equal to the standard
design
C. By using default equipment
, D. Through prescriptive packages
B
The performance approach compares the proposed design to a
standard design using energy modeling. Compliance is achieved if
the energy budget is met or exceeded.
6. Which of the following building components can be traded off in the
performance approach?
A. Foundation type
B. Roof color
C. Window area and HVAC efficiency
D. Structural framing size
C
In the performance approach, more efficient windows or HVAC can
compensate for less efficient components, allowing flexibility.
7. What form is completed by a certified HERS rater?
A. CF1R
B. CF2R
C. CF3R
D. ENV-01
C
CF3R forms are used to document HERS-verified measures, which are
verified by certified HERS raters.
8. Which measure is NOT required for prescriptive compliance in Climate
Zone 3?
A. Cool roof
B. Duct sealing
C. High-efficacy lighting
D. Whole house fan
D
, Whole house fans are required only in specific climate zones where
cooling loads are significant.
9. What is Time Dependent Valuation (TDV) energy used for in energy
modeling?
A. Estimating cost
B. Pricing solar panels
C. Reflecting the time-sensitive value of energy
D. Predicting peak occupancy
C
TDV energy reflects the varying value of energy throughout the day
and season, encouraging designs that reduce energy use during peak
hours.
10. Which document defines the mandatory and prescriptive
measures for energy efficiency in nonresidential buildings?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. California Green Building Standards Code
C. Title 24, Part 6
D. Title 20
C
Title 24, Part 6 is the authoritative document for California's energy
efficiency standards, including both mandatory and prescriptive
requirements.
[Questions 11–50 continue in same format below:]
11. What is the typical maximum leakage rate for new duct
systems?
A. 6%
B. 15%
Practice Exam Questions And Correct
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Download Pdf
1. What is the main purpose of California's Title 24, Part 6 Building
Energy Efficiency Standards?
A. Increase housing development
B. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
C. Improve indoor air quality
D. Mandate solar installations
B
The purpose of Title 24, Part 6 is to reduce energy use and
greenhouse gas emissions in California by setting energy efficiency
requirements for buildings.
2. Which software is approved for compliance modeling under the
California Energy Code?
A. AutoCAD
B. eQUEST
C. CBECC-Res
D. PHPP
, C
CBECC-Res (for residential buildings) and CBECC-Com (for commercial
buildings) are the only software tools approved by the California
Energy Commission for performance-based compliance
documentation.
3. What is the minimum required Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) for
vertical glazing in Climate Zone 15 for new residential construction?
A. 0.40
B. 0.25
C. 0.30
D. 0.20
B
SHGC values are climate zone-specific. In hot climates like Zone 15, a
lower SHGC (such as 0.25) helps reduce cooling loads.
4. A CF1R form is required at which stage of a construction project?
A. Final inspection
B. During plan check
C. During demolition
D. After framing inspection
B
The CF1R (Certificate of Compliance) must be submitted during plan
check to demonstrate how the building will comply with Title 24
energy efficiency standards.
5. In the performance approach, how is energy compliance
demonstrated?
A. By submitting blueprints
B. By achieving an energy budget less than or equal to the standard
design
C. By using default equipment
, D. Through prescriptive packages
B
The performance approach compares the proposed design to a
standard design using energy modeling. Compliance is achieved if
the energy budget is met or exceeded.
6. Which of the following building components can be traded off in the
performance approach?
A. Foundation type
B. Roof color
C. Window area and HVAC efficiency
D. Structural framing size
C
In the performance approach, more efficient windows or HVAC can
compensate for less efficient components, allowing flexibility.
7. What form is completed by a certified HERS rater?
A. CF1R
B. CF2R
C. CF3R
D. ENV-01
C
CF3R forms are used to document HERS-verified measures, which are
verified by certified HERS raters.
8. Which measure is NOT required for prescriptive compliance in Climate
Zone 3?
A. Cool roof
B. Duct sealing
C. High-efficacy lighting
D. Whole house fan
D
, Whole house fans are required only in specific climate zones where
cooling loads are significant.
9. What is Time Dependent Valuation (TDV) energy used for in energy
modeling?
A. Estimating cost
B. Pricing solar panels
C. Reflecting the time-sensitive value of energy
D. Predicting peak occupancy
C
TDV energy reflects the varying value of energy throughout the day
and season, encouraging designs that reduce energy use during peak
hours.
10. Which document defines the mandatory and prescriptive
measures for energy efficiency in nonresidential buildings?
A. ASHRAE 90.1
B. California Green Building Standards Code
C. Title 24, Part 6
D. Title 20
C
Title 24, Part 6 is the authoritative document for California's energy
efficiency standards, including both mandatory and prescriptive
requirements.
[Questions 11–50 continue in same format below:]
11. What is the typical maximum leakage rate for new duct
systems?
A. 6%
B. 15%
