VIRGINIA ENERGY AUDITOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
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Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
1 Virginia Regulations and 20 Section 1
Licensing
2 Building Science Fundamentals 30 Section 2
3 Diagnostic Testing and 30 Section 3
Instrumentation
4 Building Envelope: Insulation 25 Section 4
and Air Sealing
5 HVAC Systems and Combustion 30 Section 5
Safety
6 Energy Analysis, Baseload, and 25 Section 6
Weather Normalization
7 Economic Analysis and Energy 20 Section 7
Conservation Measures
8 Health, Safety, and Indoor Air 20 Section 8
Quality
,Section 1: Virginia Regulations and Licensing
Question 1. In Virginia, which credential most directly corresponds to
an individual performing compensated residential building energy
analysis?
A. Certified Building Inspector
B. Residential Building Energy Analyst
C. Residential HVAC Contractor
D. Commercial Energy Engineer
Correct Answer: B. Residential Building Energy Analyst
Rationale: Virginia specifically regulates Residential Building Energy
Analysts (RBEAs). A residential building energy analysis includes
evaluating energy consumption and efficiency and making
recommendations for improving efficiency. The Virginia Board for
Contractors administers the applicable licensing framework.
Question 2. Which Virginia agency administers the licensing
framework for Residential Building Energy Analysts?
A. Virginia Department of Energy
B. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
C. Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
D. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Correct Answer: C. Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation
,Rationale: Professional energy auditors in Virginia must be licensed by
the state as Residential Building Energy Analysts through the
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, ensuring
standardized competency and legal compliance.
Question 3. Which activity is most characteristic of a residential
building energy analysis in Virginia?
A. Performing only structural foundation inspections
B. Evaluating energy consumption and recommending efficiency
improvements
C. Performing only real-estate appraisals
D. Performing only electrical panel replacements
Correct Answer: B. Evaluating energy consumption and recommending
efficiency improvements
Rationale: Virginia defines residential building energy analysis broadly
as an inspection, investigation, or survey used to evaluate, measure, or
quantify energy consumption and efficiency, followed by
recommendations intended to reduce consumption and improve
efficiency.
Question 4. Which of the following is specifically included among
areas that may be evaluated during a Virginia residential building
energy analysis?
A. HVAC systems
, B. Property title records
C. Landscaping contracts
D. Foundation ownership documents
Correct Answer: A. HVAC systems
Rationale: Virginia's statutory definition expressly includes HVAC,
lighting, electronics, appliances, water heaters, insulation, and water
conservation among the areas that may be evaluated during residential
building energy analysis.
Question 5. In the context of residential energy auditing in Virginia,
which regulatory requirement governs the licensure of professionals
conducting blower door testing and similar diagnostic procedures?
A. Certification by the Environmental Protection Agency only
B. Registration with the Department of Energy
C. Licensure as a Residential Building Energy Analyst through the
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
D. Accreditation by local municipal authorities only
Correct Answer: C. Licensure as a Residential Building Energy Analyst
through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation
Rationale: Professional energy auditors in Virginia must be licensed by
the state as Residential Building Energy Analysts through the
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, ensuring
standardized competency and legal compliance.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
1 Virginia Regulations and 20 Section 1
Licensing
2 Building Science Fundamentals 30 Section 2
3 Diagnostic Testing and 30 Section 3
Instrumentation
4 Building Envelope: Insulation 25 Section 4
and Air Sealing
5 HVAC Systems and Combustion 30 Section 5
Safety
6 Energy Analysis, Baseload, and 25 Section 6
Weather Normalization
7 Economic Analysis and Energy 20 Section 7
Conservation Measures
8 Health, Safety, and Indoor Air 20 Section 8
Quality
,Section 1: Virginia Regulations and Licensing
Question 1. In Virginia, which credential most directly corresponds to
an individual performing compensated residential building energy
analysis?
A. Certified Building Inspector
B. Residential Building Energy Analyst
C. Residential HVAC Contractor
D. Commercial Energy Engineer
Correct Answer: B. Residential Building Energy Analyst
Rationale: Virginia specifically regulates Residential Building Energy
Analysts (RBEAs). A residential building energy analysis includes
evaluating energy consumption and efficiency and making
recommendations for improving efficiency. The Virginia Board for
Contractors administers the applicable licensing framework.
Question 2. Which Virginia agency administers the licensing
framework for Residential Building Energy Analysts?
A. Virginia Department of Energy
B. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
C. Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
D. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Correct Answer: C. Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation
,Rationale: Professional energy auditors in Virginia must be licensed by
the state as Residential Building Energy Analysts through the
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, ensuring
standardized competency and legal compliance.
Question 3. Which activity is most characteristic of a residential
building energy analysis in Virginia?
A. Performing only structural foundation inspections
B. Evaluating energy consumption and recommending efficiency
improvements
C. Performing only real-estate appraisals
D. Performing only electrical panel replacements
Correct Answer: B. Evaluating energy consumption and recommending
efficiency improvements
Rationale: Virginia defines residential building energy analysis broadly
as an inspection, investigation, or survey used to evaluate, measure, or
quantify energy consumption and efficiency, followed by
recommendations intended to reduce consumption and improve
efficiency.
Question 4. Which of the following is specifically included among
areas that may be evaluated during a Virginia residential building
energy analysis?
A. HVAC systems
, B. Property title records
C. Landscaping contracts
D. Foundation ownership documents
Correct Answer: A. HVAC systems
Rationale: Virginia's statutory definition expressly includes HVAC,
lighting, electronics, appliances, water heaters, insulation, and water
conservation among the areas that may be evaluated during residential
building energy analysis.
Question 5. In the context of residential energy auditing in Virginia,
which regulatory requirement governs the licensure of professionals
conducting blower door testing and similar diagnostic procedures?
A. Certification by the Environmental Protection Agency only
B. Registration with the Department of Energy
C. Licensure as a Residential Building Energy Analyst through the
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
D. Accreditation by local municipal authorities only
Correct Answer: C. Licensure as a Residential Building Energy Analyst
through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation
Rationale: Professional energy auditors in Virginia must be licensed by
the state as Residential Building Energy Analysts through the
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, ensuring
standardized competency and legal compliance.
