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HERS Rater Training Exam Newest 2026 Edition
With Complete Questions And 100% Correct Detailed
Answers ||Brand New!!
Which of the following is NOT a function of insulation?
Slows Heat transmission
Decreases size of heating and cooling equipment
Enhanced comfort
Reduces mechanical ventilation required - ANSWER-
Reduces mechanical ventilation required
Which of the following is the term for thermal resistance?
R-Value
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U-Value
Diffusion
Density - ANSWER-R-Value
Which of the following insulating materials has the highest
R-value per inch?
Blown Cellulose
Polyisocyanurate Board
Extruded Polystyrene
Fiberglass - ANSWER-Polyisocyanurate Board
Which of these is usually the least cost-effective retrofit to
an existing home?
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Replacement of old thermostat with a programmable one
Increasing insulation of building shell
Replacing incandescent bulbs with CFL bulbs
Replace storm doors and windows - ANSWER-Replace
storm doors and windows
Which of these is not an optimal approach of a home
performance professional when educating residents?
Paying attention and avoiding urge to interrupt
Judging people by appearances and age differences
Asking questions to clarify misunderstandings
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Empathizing with the speaker's situation - ANSWER-
Judging people by appearances and age differences
Energy Indexes are often measured in what unit?
kWh/ft^3
BTU/yd^2
Joules/ft^2
KWh/ft^2 - ANSWER-KWh/ft^2
A 100 Watt bulb is on for 12 hours. What is the power
usage in kilowatt-hours?
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HERS Rater Training Exam Newest 2026 Edition
With Complete Questions And 100% Correct Detailed
Answers ||Brand New!!
Which of the following is NOT a function of insulation?
Slows Heat transmission
Decreases size of heating and cooling equipment
Enhanced comfort
Reduces mechanical ventilation required - ANSWER-
Reduces mechanical ventilation required
Which of the following is the term for thermal resistance?
R-Value
,2|Page
U-Value
Diffusion
Density - ANSWER-R-Value
Which of the following insulating materials has the highest
R-value per inch?
Blown Cellulose
Polyisocyanurate Board
Extruded Polystyrene
Fiberglass - ANSWER-Polyisocyanurate Board
Which of these is usually the least cost-effective retrofit to
an existing home?
,3|Page
Replacement of old thermostat with a programmable one
Increasing insulation of building shell
Replacing incandescent bulbs with CFL bulbs
Replace storm doors and windows - ANSWER-Replace
storm doors and windows
Which of these is not an optimal approach of a home
performance professional when educating residents?
Paying attention and avoiding urge to interrupt
Judging people by appearances and age differences
Asking questions to clarify misunderstandings
, 4|Page
Empathizing with the speaker's situation - ANSWER-
Judging people by appearances and age differences
Energy Indexes are often measured in what unit?
kWh/ft^3
BTU/yd^2
Joules/ft^2
KWh/ft^2 - ANSWER-KWh/ft^2
A 100 Watt bulb is on for 12 hours. What is the power
usage in kilowatt-hours?
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