RESNet Exam Questions And Correct Answers

RESNet Exam Questions And Correct Answers A rater must disclose all potential financial conflicts of interest to whom? - ANSWER -The Client Which of the following best describes an unconditioned basement? - ANSWER -Insulation is present in the floor between the house and the basement, the space is not heated directly or indirectly, and the door to the basement has weather strip Who does the rating financial interest disclosure form have to be given to? - ANSWER -The rating client Under what condition(s) and to whom is a rater required to provide a RESNET Home Energy Rating Standard Disclosure when performing a home energy rating? - ANSWER -The "Home Energy Rating Standard Disclosure" form is completed for each home that receives a home energy rating, and is provided to the rating client and made available to the home owner/buyer How can an EEM help a buyer afford an energy-efficient home? - ANSWER -Home buyers who chose energy‐efficient homes can afford to spend more on their housing expenses because they are likely to spend less on their energy bills If a rated home has a HERS index of 89 what would the score be if the house were 25% more efficient? - ANSWER -67 The HERS index is not affected by which of the following? - ANSWER -Thermostat setting If a home uses 15% less energy than the reference home, what would the HERS Index of the home be? - ANSWER -85 What does a HERS Provider's Quality Assurance Designee do to assure the quality of the ratings produced? - ANSWER -Evaluate a minimum of 10% of each Rater's rating data files annually 17. What are the first five minimum rated features that must be looked at in order to perform an energy rating? - ANSWER -Floor/foundation, walls, roof/ceiling, rim joist, doors 18. When conducting a Confirmed Rating, which of the following details are essential to include along with a sketch of the home? - ANSWER -Window orientation 19. Which of the following is not reflected in the HERS index? - ANSWER -None of the above What is required for a projected rating to become a confirmed rating? - ANSWER -A projected rating becomes a confirmed rating through a process of using data gathered from an on‐site audit inspection and, if required, performance testing of the physical building and its installed systems and equipment What do you call the officer, employee or contractor who is responsible for quality assurance within an organization that is an accredited HERS provider? - ANSWER -Quality assurance designee The Quality Assurance Designee is required to review what percentage of the work performed by the Raters he/she is reviewing? - ANSWER -1 in 10 paper review and 10 in 100 field review What energy code compliance path utilizes the energy rating process? - ANSWER -Simulated Performance Path What distinguishes a home energy rating from a home energy audit? - ANSWER -Quantification of the energy efficiency of a home on the HERS Index Scale rather than performing a detailed inspection of the home and offering a written report 26. The principal, employee or independent contractor who is responsible for quality assurance within a HERS providing organization is called? - ANSWER -A quality assurance designee According to the RESNET standards what is the minimum square footage for a room to be considered a bedroom? - ANSWER -70 feet