EGEE 102 Final Exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
What is the name given to the weatherization process used in sealing cracks in
windows, doors and walls?
A ) Caulking
B ) Insulating
C ) Painting - ....ANSWER ...-A ) Caulking
Caulking is used in weatherization process used in sealing cracks in windows, doors and
walls
A house that effectively uses passive solar heating and cooling will_____.
\ - ....ANSWER ...-A ) Face south and have deciduous trees growing on the south
side to block heat in the summer and allow sunlight in the winter.
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,A house that effectively uses passive solar heating and cooling will face south and have
deciduous trees growing on the south side to block heat in the summer and allow
sunlight in the winter
Using kitchen and bath exhaust fans may adversely affect the heating and cooling
requirements. - ....ANSWER ...-A ) TRUE
Use of kitchen and bath exhaust fans lead to venting out already heated or cooled from
inside the house. This increases heating and cooling requirements.
On a summer afternoon you should keep the draperies closed on all west-facing
windows to block out the hot sun - ....ANSWER ...-A ) TRUE
On a summer afternoon you should keep the draperies closed on all west-facing
windows to block out the hot sun
The home heating and cooling system is the major residential user of energy -
....ANSWER ...-A ) TRUE
The home heating and cooling system is the major residential user of energy
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,What happens to the high temperature, high pressure refrigerant after it comes out of the
compressor of a heat pump (heating mode)? - ....ANSWER ...-D ) It condenses in
the coil, giving off heat to the inside
In heating mode, high temperature, high pressure refrigerant comes out of the
compressor and condenses, giving off heat to the inside
What is the process by which forced-air furnace systems distribute heat? -
....ANSWER ...-B ) Convection
When air is circulated, heat is transfered by convection.
The average cost of electricity in the US is ______. - ....ANSWER ...-A ) $80/MWh
Typical Electricity price is $0.08/KWH = $80.00/MWH
Which of the following is recommended to look at when purchasing a furnace -
....ANSWER ...-A ) Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
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, The work (energy) input to a heat pump system is at the _____. - ....ANSWER ...-C
) Compressor
The work (energy) input to a heat pump system is at the compressor
Keep the draperies and shades on your south-facing windows open during a
_____________ day to cut down energy costs. - ....ANSWER ...-B ) Winter
Keep the draperies and shades on your south-facing windows open during a winter day
to cut down energy costs
Nearly one half of the energy used at home is for _____.
\ - ....ANSWER ...-B ) Space heating and cooling
Nearly 47% of the energy at home is used for home heating and cooling
In a baseboard radiator _____ increase(s) the surface area, which in turn leads to more
efficient heat transfer." - ....ANSWER ...-D ) Fins
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and Answers
What is the name given to the weatherization process used in sealing cracks in
windows, doors and walls?
A ) Caulking
B ) Insulating
C ) Painting - ....ANSWER ...-A ) Caulking
Caulking is used in weatherization process used in sealing cracks in windows, doors and
walls
A house that effectively uses passive solar heating and cooling will_____.
\ - ....ANSWER ...-A ) Face south and have deciduous trees growing on the south
side to block heat in the summer and allow sunlight in the winter.
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1
,A house that effectively uses passive solar heating and cooling will face south and have
deciduous trees growing on the south side to block heat in the summer and allow
sunlight in the winter
Using kitchen and bath exhaust fans may adversely affect the heating and cooling
requirements. - ....ANSWER ...-A ) TRUE
Use of kitchen and bath exhaust fans lead to venting out already heated or cooled from
inside the house. This increases heating and cooling requirements.
On a summer afternoon you should keep the draperies closed on all west-facing
windows to block out the hot sun - ....ANSWER ...-A ) TRUE
On a summer afternoon you should keep the draperies closed on all west-facing
windows to block out the hot sun
The home heating and cooling system is the major residential user of energy -
....ANSWER ...-A ) TRUE
The home heating and cooling system is the major residential user of energy
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
,What happens to the high temperature, high pressure refrigerant after it comes out of the
compressor of a heat pump (heating mode)? - ....ANSWER ...-D ) It condenses in
the coil, giving off heat to the inside
In heating mode, high temperature, high pressure refrigerant comes out of the
compressor and condenses, giving off heat to the inside
What is the process by which forced-air furnace systems distribute heat? -
....ANSWER ...-B ) Convection
When air is circulated, heat is transfered by convection.
The average cost of electricity in the US is ______. - ....ANSWER ...-A ) $80/MWh
Typical Electricity price is $0.08/KWH = $80.00/MWH
Which of the following is recommended to look at when purchasing a furnace -
....ANSWER ...-A ) Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
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, The work (energy) input to a heat pump system is at the _____. - ....ANSWER ...-C
) Compressor
The work (energy) input to a heat pump system is at the compressor
Keep the draperies and shades on your south-facing windows open during a
_____________ day to cut down energy costs. - ....ANSWER ...-B ) Winter
Keep the draperies and shades on your south-facing windows open during a winter day
to cut down energy costs
Nearly one half of the energy used at home is for _____.
\ - ....ANSWER ...-B ) Space heating and cooling
Nearly 47% of the energy at home is used for home heating and cooling
In a baseboard radiator _____ increase(s) the surface area, which in turn leads to more
efficient heat transfer." - ....ANSWER ...-D ) Fins
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