Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following functions does HVAC stand for?
Which of the following functions does HVAC stand for?
What is the main difference between a heat pump and a condenser in an HVAC system?
What is the main difference between a heat pump and a condenser in an HVAC system?
What is a central air conditioning unit also known as?
What is a central air conditioning unit also known as?
Which type of heating system uses thermal radiation and electromagnetic waves to heat a room by directly heating the floor instead of the air?
Which type of heating system uses thermal radiation and electromagnetic waves to heat a room by directly heating the floor instead of the air?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of heating system uses solar energy to heat liquid or air, and can supplement forced-air systems?
Which type of heating system uses solar energy to heat liquid or air, and can supplement forced-air systems?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of heating system combines an electric heat pump with a gas-powered furnace to maximize energy savings and system performance?
Which type of heating system combines an electric heat pump with a gas-powered furnace to maximize energy savings and system performance?
Signup and view all the answers
Which component of an HVAC system is responsible for exchanging stale air for fresh air, helping to keep the air inside your home clean?
Which component of an HVAC system is responsible for exchanging stale air for fresh air, helping to keep the air inside your home clean?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of water heater operates on demand and only heats water as needed, saving energy and money?
Which type of water heater operates on demand and only heats water as needed, saving energy and money?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of water heater is 50% more efficient than gas or electric water heaters and uses solar power?
Which type of water heater is 50% more efficient than gas or electric water heaters and uses solar power?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of water heater can be two to three times more efficient than conventional electrical water heaters, but can only be used in locations with milder climates?
Which type of water heater can be two to three times more efficient than conventional electrical water heaters, but can only be used in locations with milder climates?
Signup and view all the answers
What does NATE certification stand for?
What does NATE certification stand for?
Signup and view all the answers
Which principle did Archimedes discover while trying to find out if a goldsmith had committed fraud?
Which principle did Archimedes discover while trying to find out if a goldsmith had committed fraud?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the upward force on an object called?
What is the upward force on an object called?
Signup and view all the answers
Who described the drop in air pressure above a hole when the velocity of the air blowing across the hole goes up?
Who described the drop in air pressure above a hole when the velocity of the air blowing across the hole goes up?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the combined gas law state?
What does the combined gas law state?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the sources of heat gain from the outside in a building's envelope?
What are the sources of heat gain from the outside in a building's envelope?
Signup and view all the answers
How is the ventilation load of a home calculated?
How is the ventilation load of a home calculated?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of air conditioner is a combination of an outdoor unit comprising of a compressor & a condenser that comes along with one or more indoor units?
Which type of air conditioner is a combination of an outdoor unit comprising of a compressor & a condenser that comes along with one or more indoor units?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of air conditioner is designed for convenience if you prefer a mini-split but lack the required space for a wall mounted unit?
Which type of air conditioner is designed for convenience if you prefer a mini-split but lack the required space for a wall mounted unit?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of air conditioner utilizes the insulating properties of the earth to heat and cool your home more efficiently?
Which type of air conditioner utilizes the insulating properties of the earth to heat and cool your home more efficiently?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a type of heat energy transfer?
Which of the following is NOT a type of heat energy transfer?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the range of air temperature within the comfort zone for a single zone during the cooling season?
What is the range of air temperature within the comfort zone for a single zone during the cooling season?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the range of air temperature within the comfort zone for a multi-zone design during the cooling season?
What is the range of air temperature within the comfort zone for a multi-zone design during the cooling season?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of draft force is created by temperature differences in the vent connector of a natural draft combustion appliance?
Which type of draft force is created by temperature differences in the vent connector of a natural draft combustion appliance?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of appliance has a fan just inside or outside the wall at the point of termination?
What type of appliance has a fan just inside or outside the wall at the point of termination?
Signup and view all the answers
Where should the draft pressure be measured for a gas, natural draft, Category I appliance?
Where should the draft pressure be measured for a gas, natural draft, Category I appliance?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is the correct definition of COas-measured?
Which of the following is the correct definition of COas-measured?
Signup and view all the answers
What is COair-free in relation to carbon monoxide measurement?
What is COair-free in relation to carbon monoxide measurement?
Signup and view all the answers
When measuring indoor ambient air CO, how should it be read?
When measuring indoor ambient air CO, how should it be read?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum width or height required for combustion air openings?
What is the minimum width or height required for combustion air openings?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum net free area required for combustion air openings in the exterior wall?
What is the minimum net free area required for combustion air openings in the exterior wall?
Signup and view all the answers
If the opening for combustion air is covered with a grille or louver, how should the size of the opening be adjusted?
If the opening for combustion air is covered with a grille or louver, how should the size of the opening be adjusted?
Signup and view all the answers
According to the text, how should combustion air be drawn through vertical ducts in the floor and ceiling?
According to the text, how should combustion air be drawn through vertical ducts in the floor and ceiling?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum net free area of each opening for combustion air in the zone?
What is the minimum net free area of each opening for combustion air in the zone?
Signup and view all the answers
According to the text, what should be taken into account when calculating the net free area of the duct openings?
According to the text, what should be taken into account when calculating the net free area of the duct openings?
Signup and view all the answers
According to the text, what percentage of total house energy loss can duct leakage account for?
According to the text, what percentage of total house energy loss can duct leakage account for?
Signup and view all the answers
In many light commercial buildings, what is often the single largest cause of performance and comfort problems?
In many light commercial buildings, what is often the single largest cause of performance and comfort problems?
Signup and view all the answers
What is one of the problems resulting from leaks in the return ductwork?
What is one of the problems resulting from leaks in the return ductwork?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the flexible extension duct?
What is the purpose of the flexible extension duct?
Signup and view all the answers
When should the flow conditioner be used?
When should the flow conditioner be used?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done to the HVAC system controls during the test?
What should be done to the HVAC system controls during the test?
Signup and view all the answers
Which voltage specification is compatible with the standard Duct Blaster System sold in the United States?
Which voltage specification is compatible with the standard Duct Blaster System sold in the United States?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the Total Leakage Pressurization Test?
What is the purpose of the Total Leakage Pressurization Test?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the fan control cable in the Duct Blaster System?
What is the purpose of the fan control cable in the Duct Blaster System?
Signup and view all the answers
Which component of an HVAC system is responsible for exchanging stale air for fresh air, helping to keep the air inside your home clean?
Which component of an HVAC system is responsible for exchanging stale air for fresh air, helping to keep the air inside your home clean?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum net free area required for combustion air openings in the exterior wall?
What is the minimum net free area required for combustion air openings in the exterior wall?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of water heater operates on demand and only heats water as needed, saving energy and money?
Which type of water heater operates on demand and only heats water as needed, saving energy and money?
Signup and view all the answers
According to the text, how should combustion air be drawn through vertical ducts in the floor and ceiling?
According to the text, how should combustion air be drawn through vertical ducts in the floor and ceiling?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the impact of duct leakage to the inside of a house?
What is the impact of duct leakage to the inside of a house?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following setup options for connecting the Duct Blaster fan provides greater fan flow by reducing restrictions caused by the flex duct?
Which of the following setup options for connecting the Duct Blaster fan provides greater fan flow by reducing restrictions caused by the flex duct?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the green tubing included with the Duct Blaster system?
What is the purpose of the green tubing included with the Duct Blaster system?
Signup and view all the answers
When using a supply trunkline or supply plenum, how should the static pressure probe be installed for measuring duct pressure with the Duct Blaster system?
When using a supply trunkline or supply plenum, how should the static pressure probe be installed for measuring duct pressure with the Duct Blaster system?
Signup and view all the answers
How should the red tubing be connected to the Duct Blaster fan?
How should the red tubing be connected to the Duct Blaster fan?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is the recommended location to install the Duct Blaster System for most duct testing applications?
Which of the following is the recommended location to install the Duct Blaster System for most duct testing applications?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of open vents, access panels, or doors between unconditioned spaces and the outside during the test procedure?
What is the purpose of open vents, access panels, or doors between unconditioned spaces and the outside during the test procedure?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done if the Duct Blaster fan will be installed in an unconditioned space?
What should be done if the Duct Blaster fan will be installed in an unconditioned space?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the correct setup for conducting a pressurization test of the duct system using the Duct Blaster fan?
What is the correct setup for conducting a pressurization test of the duct system using the Duct Blaster fan?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of blower door test requires the calculation of baseline pressure?
Which type of blower door test requires the calculation of baseline pressure?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of accounting for the difference in temperature between inside and outside the home during a blower door test?
What is the purpose of accounting for the difference in temperature between inside and outside the home during a blower door test?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main advantage of using automated software for a blower door test?
What is the main advantage of using automated software for a blower door test?
Signup and view all the answers
Which component of the blower door fan determines the air flow through the fan?
Which component of the blower door fan determines the air flow through the fan?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the calibrated flow rings in the blower door fan system?
What is the purpose of the calibrated flow rings in the blower door fan system?
Signup and view all the answers
Where is the blower door frame typically installed in a building?
Where is the blower door frame typically installed in a building?
Signup and view all the answers
During a baseline measurement, which channel displays a long-term average baseline pressure reading?
During a baseline measurement, which channel displays a long-term average baseline pressure reading?
Signup and view all the answers
What does Channel B display during a baseline measurement?
What does Channel B display during a baseline measurement?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the flow ring in the blower door fan?
What is the purpose of the flow ring in the blower door fan?
Signup and view all the answers
How can the fan speed be adjusted using the DG-1000 gauge?
How can the fan speed be adjusted using the DG-1000 gauge?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a technique for finding leaks in forced air ductwork using an infrared scanner with a blower door?
Which of the following is a technique for finding leaks in forced air ductwork using an infrared scanner with a blower door?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of zone pressure diagnostics (ZPD) in weatherization professionals' efforts to prioritize airsealing in houses?
What is the purpose of zone pressure diagnostics (ZPD) in weatherization professionals' efforts to prioritize airsealing in houses?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of using a pressure pan when looking for leaks in forced air ductwork?
What is the purpose of using a pressure pan when looking for leaks in forced air ductwork?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the Can't Reach 50 Factor in a one-point test during a blower door test?
What is the purpose of the Can't Reach 50 Factor in a one-point test during a blower door test?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is true about the messages '-----' and 'LOW' appearing on Channel B in the Flow @ 50 mode?
Which of the following is true about the messages '-----' and 'LOW' appearing on Channel B in the Flow @ 50 mode?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done if the Channel B reads 'LOW' continuously or alternates with a flow reading?
What should be done if the Channel B reads 'LOW' continuously or alternates with a flow reading?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum number of pressure points required for a multi-point blower door test according to the ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019 standard?
What is the minimum number of pressure points required for a multi-point blower door test according to the ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019 standard?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a recommended method for finding air leaks in a building using a blower door test?
Which of the following is a recommended method for finding air leaks in a building using a blower door test?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done to combustion appliances before conducting a blower door test?
What should be done to combustion appliances before conducting a blower door test?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of closing exterior doors and interior attic or crawlspace hatches during a blower door test?
What is the purpose of closing exterior doors and interior attic or crawlspace hatches during a blower door test?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the recommended method for checking for air leaks in a room using a blower door test?
What is the recommended method for checking for air leaks in a room using a blower door test?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following steps should be taken to attach the nylon panel to the frame and install it into the doorway?
Which of the following steps should be taken to attach the nylon panel to the frame and install it into the doorway?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done to the frame before running the green tubing outside and connecting it to the gauge?
What should be done to the frame before running the green tubing outside and connecting it to the gauge?
Signup and view all the answers
Where should the blower door fan be inserted into the fabric panel?
Where should the blower door fan be inserted into the fabric panel?
Signup and view all the answers
How should the gauge mounting board be attached to a horizontal surface?
How should the gauge mounting board be attached to a horizontal surface?
Signup and view all the answers
Which equation is used to calculate the Energy Factor (EF) for a gas-fired water heater?
Which equation is used to calculate the Energy Factor (EF) for a gas-fired water heater?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of water heater has an Energy Factor (EF) estimation equation that can generate EFs greater than 1.0?
Which type of water heater has an Energy Factor (EF) estimation equation that can generate EFs greater than 1.0?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the HERS Reference Home?
What is the purpose of the HERS Reference Home?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is the official language of the United States?
Which of the following is the official language of the United States?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is the most widely spoken language in the world?
Which of the following is the most widely spoken language in the world?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Normalized modified end use loads' mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Normalized modified end use loads' mentioned in the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of normalizing internal gains, water usage, and temperature set points in the context of energy rating procedures?
What is the purpose of normalizing internal gains, water usage, and temperature set points in the context of energy rating procedures?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the term 'Fuel type is Neutral' mean in the given context?
What does the term 'Fuel type is Neutral' mean in the given context?
Signup and view all the answers