Questions and CORRECT Answers
According to the RESNET standards what is the minimum square footage for a room to be
considered a bedroom? - CORRECT ANSWER - 70 feet
If a rater is found to be violating any aspect of RESNET's Code of Ethics, whom should the
violation be reported to? - CORRECT ANSWER - The rater's accredited provider
What is the Purpose of the RESNET Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER - The Code
of Ethics sets forth principles and rules of conduct enforced by RESNET through specific
procedures contained in its Accreditation Standards
The three principles of the RESNET code of ethics are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Professional Conduct - representation of services and fees - conflict of interest
When conducting a HERS rating, the rated home and the corresponding reference home will
always have the same: - CORRECT ANSWER - Site location
A rater must disclose all potential financial conflicts of interest to whom? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Client
Which of the following best describes an unconditioned basement? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The "Home Energy Rating Standard Disclosure" form is completed for each