FLORIDA ENERGY AUDITOR CERTIFICATION EXAM –QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
*CORE DOMAINS*
*Building Science Principles*
*Florida Energy Code (Title C)*
*HVAC and Mechanical Systems*
*Lighting and Appliance Efficiency*
*Building Envelope and Insulation Standards*
*Health, Safety, and Air Quality*
*Financial Analysis and Incentives*
*Professional Ethics and Conduct*
*INTRODUCTION*
*The Florida Energy Auditor Certification Exam is designed to evaluate the competency of professional
*SECTION ONE*
1. Which of the following best describes the "Stack Effect" in a Florida residential building during the cooling
season?
,A. Air entering through the attic and exiting through the crawlspace
B. Cool air escaping through lower leaks while warm air enters through upper leaks
C. Equalized pressure between the interior and exterior of the building
D. Moisture migrating from the interior to the exterior via diffusion
🟢 B. Cool air escaping through lower leaks while warm air enters through upper leaks
🔴 RATIONALE: The stack effect is driven by pressure differences caused by temperature variances; in cooling
climates, denser cool air sinks and escapes low, pulling warm air in through the top of the envelope.
2. According to the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, what is the mandatory minimum SEER2
rating for new central air conditioners installed in the state?
A. 13.0
B. 13.4
C. 14.3
D. 15.0
🟢 C. 14.3
🔴 RATIONALE: Current federal and Florida-specific regulations moved the minimum efficiency standard for
residential split-system air conditioners in the southeast region to 14.3 SEER2 (equivalent to 15.0 SEER).
3. A blower door test result is expressed in ACH50. What does this unit specifically measure?
A. Annual Cooling Hours at 50% humidity
B. Air Changes per Hour at 50 Pascals of pressure
C. Average Carbon Heating per 50 square feet
D. Air Convection Heat at 50 degrees Celsius
🟢 B. Air Changes per Hour at 50 Pascals of pressure
🔴 RATIONALE: ACH50 measures the number of times the total volume of air in a building is replaced per hour
when the building is depressurized or pressurized to 50 Pascals.
, 4. During an audit, you find an atmospheric combustion water heater located in a confined space. What is
the primary safety concern?
A. Excessive energy consumption
B. High standby heat loss
C. Backdrafting of combustion gases
D. Scaling of the heat exchanger
🟢 C. Backdrafting of combustion gases
🔴 RATIONALE: Atmospheric water heaters rely on natural buoyancy; in confined spaces, negative pressure
can cause exhaust gases (including CO) to be pulled back into the living space.
5. Which material has the highest R-value per inch of thickness?
A. Fiberglass batt
B. Cellulose (blown-in)
C. Open-cell spray foam
D. Closed-cell spray foam
🟢 D. Closed-cell spray foam
🔴 RATIONALE: Closed-cell spray foam typically offers an R-value of 6.0 to 7.0 per inch, significantly higher
than fiberglass or open-cell alternatives due to its density and blowing agents.
6. An auditor uses a monometer to measure "Pressure Pan" readings at a supply register. A high reading
(e.g., 15 Pa) indicates:
A. The ductwork is well-sealed
B. A major leak exists in that specific duct run
C. The blower fan is operating at too high a speed
D. The register is properly balanced
, 🟢 B. A major leak exists in that specific duct run
🔴 RATIONALE: A pressure pan test isolates a register; a high pressure reading suggests the duct is strongly
connected to the "outside" (attic or crawlspace) via a leak.
7. What is the definition of "Thermal Bridging"?
A. The movement of heat through a conductive material that bypasses insulation
B. The installation of a radiant barrier in an attic
C. The process of heat transfer through radiation only
D. A method used to calculate the U-factor of a window
🟢 A. The movement of heat through a conductive material that bypasses insulation
🔴 RATIONALE: Thermal bridging occurs where highly conductive elements (like wood studs or metal frames)
create a path for heat to flow across a thermal barrier, reducing the effective R-value.
8. In the context of Florida energy auditing, what does the "SHGC" on a window label represent?
A. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
B. Seasonal Humidity Glass Content
C. Standard Heat Generation Capacity
D. Structural Heat Gravity Constant
🟢 A. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
🔴 RATIONALE: SHGC measures how much solar radiation is admitted through a window; lower values are
preferred in Florida to reduce cooling loads.
9. Which of the following is an ethical violation for a certified Florida Energy Auditor?
A. Recommending multiple contractors for a job
B. Disclosing a financial interest in a recommended insulation company
C. Performing a blower door test without a calibrated gauge
D. Accepting a referral fee from a window manufacturer for a recommended replacement
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
*CORE DOMAINS*
*Building Science Principles*
*Florida Energy Code (Title C)*
*HVAC and Mechanical Systems*
*Lighting and Appliance Efficiency*
*Building Envelope and Insulation Standards*
*Health, Safety, and Air Quality*
*Financial Analysis and Incentives*
*Professional Ethics and Conduct*
*INTRODUCTION*
*The Florida Energy Auditor Certification Exam is designed to evaluate the competency of professional
*SECTION ONE*
1. Which of the following best describes the "Stack Effect" in a Florida residential building during the cooling
season?
,A. Air entering through the attic and exiting through the crawlspace
B. Cool air escaping through lower leaks while warm air enters through upper leaks
C. Equalized pressure between the interior and exterior of the building
D. Moisture migrating from the interior to the exterior via diffusion
🟢 B. Cool air escaping through lower leaks while warm air enters through upper leaks
🔴 RATIONALE: The stack effect is driven by pressure differences caused by temperature variances; in cooling
climates, denser cool air sinks and escapes low, pulling warm air in through the top of the envelope.
2. According to the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, what is the mandatory minimum SEER2
rating for new central air conditioners installed in the state?
A. 13.0
B. 13.4
C. 14.3
D. 15.0
🟢 C. 14.3
🔴 RATIONALE: Current federal and Florida-specific regulations moved the minimum efficiency standard for
residential split-system air conditioners in the southeast region to 14.3 SEER2 (equivalent to 15.0 SEER).
3. A blower door test result is expressed in ACH50. What does this unit specifically measure?
A. Annual Cooling Hours at 50% humidity
B. Air Changes per Hour at 50 Pascals of pressure
C. Average Carbon Heating per 50 square feet
D. Air Convection Heat at 50 degrees Celsius
🟢 B. Air Changes per Hour at 50 Pascals of pressure
🔴 RATIONALE: ACH50 measures the number of times the total volume of air in a building is replaced per hour
when the building is depressurized or pressurized to 50 Pascals.
, 4. During an audit, you find an atmospheric combustion water heater located in a confined space. What is
the primary safety concern?
A. Excessive energy consumption
B. High standby heat loss
C. Backdrafting of combustion gases
D. Scaling of the heat exchanger
🟢 C. Backdrafting of combustion gases
🔴 RATIONALE: Atmospheric water heaters rely on natural buoyancy; in confined spaces, negative pressure
can cause exhaust gases (including CO) to be pulled back into the living space.
5. Which material has the highest R-value per inch of thickness?
A. Fiberglass batt
B. Cellulose (blown-in)
C. Open-cell spray foam
D. Closed-cell spray foam
🟢 D. Closed-cell spray foam
🔴 RATIONALE: Closed-cell spray foam typically offers an R-value of 6.0 to 7.0 per inch, significantly higher
than fiberglass or open-cell alternatives due to its density and blowing agents.
6. An auditor uses a monometer to measure "Pressure Pan" readings at a supply register. A high reading
(e.g., 15 Pa) indicates:
A. The ductwork is well-sealed
B. A major leak exists in that specific duct run
C. The blower fan is operating at too high a speed
D. The register is properly balanced
, 🟢 B. A major leak exists in that specific duct run
🔴 RATIONALE: A pressure pan test isolates a register; a high pressure reading suggests the duct is strongly
connected to the "outside" (attic or crawlspace) via a leak.
7. What is the definition of "Thermal Bridging"?
A. The movement of heat through a conductive material that bypasses insulation
B. The installation of a radiant barrier in an attic
C. The process of heat transfer through radiation only
D. A method used to calculate the U-factor of a window
🟢 A. The movement of heat through a conductive material that bypasses insulation
🔴 RATIONALE: Thermal bridging occurs where highly conductive elements (like wood studs or metal frames)
create a path for heat to flow across a thermal barrier, reducing the effective R-value.
8. In the context of Florida energy auditing, what does the "SHGC" on a window label represent?
A. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
B. Seasonal Humidity Glass Content
C. Standard Heat Generation Capacity
D. Structural Heat Gravity Constant
🟢 A. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
🔴 RATIONALE: SHGC measures how much solar radiation is admitted through a window; lower values are
preferred in Florida to reduce cooling loads.
9. Which of the following is an ethical violation for a certified Florida Energy Auditor?
A. Recommending multiple contractors for a job
B. Disclosing a financial interest in a recommended insulation company
C. Performing a blower door test without a calibrated gauge
D. Accepting a referral fee from a window manufacturer for a recommended replacement
