2024 Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner – Practice Quiz (Untimed)

2024 Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner (79) (Untimed)

60 Questions

2 Hours

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1. Freeze protection systems must include automatic controls configured to shut off the systems when outdoor air temperatures are above 40°F (4.4°C) or when what other condition is met?

A) When the relative humidity drops below 50%

B) When the wind speed exceeds 10 mph

C) When the system registers high pressure

D) When the conditions of the protected fluid will prevent freezing

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2. For a dwelling unit with more than 5,000 square feet of living space located above grade plane, what is the amount of additional credits required?

A) 5 additional credits

B) 0 additional credits

C) 2 additional credits

D) 10 additional credits

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3. Air leakage testing must be reported at a pressure differential of 0.2 inch water gauge, which is equivalent to what pressure in Pascals (Pa)?

A) 20 Pa

B) 50 Pa

C) 75 Pa

D) 100 Pa

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4. What is the maximum emittance surface value required for a material to be defined as a radiant barrier?

A) 0.5

B) 0.2

C) 1

D) 0.1

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5. A third-party test of a mechanical ventilation system is not required if the system has an integrated diagnostic tool used for airflow measurement and communicates the installed airflow rate via which component?

A) A remote server

B) A dedicated port

C) A user interface

D) An audible alarm

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6. Any space that is converted to a dwelling unit or portion thereof from another use or occupancy shall comply with which section?

A) Chapter 3

B) Chapter 6

C) This chapter (Chapter 5)

D) Chapter 4

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7. Products lacking a labeled U-factor shall be assigned a default U-factor from Table R303.1.3(1) or which other table?

A) Table R403.3.1

B) Table R303.1.3(2)

C) Table R405.5

D) Table R402.1.2

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8. What is the climate zone designation for Anchorage, Alaska?

A) 6A

B) 7

C) 8

D) 5C

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9. Where an alternative is not approved, how shall the code official respond to the applicant?

A) In writing, stating only the required code section

B) Verbally, upon the request of the owner

C) Verbally, during the permit review meeting

D) In writing, stating the reasons why the alternative was not approved

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10. New HVAC ductwork installed as part of an addition shall comply with which section?

A) Section R405

B) Section R503

C) Section R403

D) Section R404

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11. Which component is explicitly listed as space conditioning equipment?

A) Conduit

B) Dampers

C) Thermostats

D) Filter boxes

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12. Any unconditioned or low-energy space altered to become conditioned space must be brought into full compliance with which section?

A) Section R408

B) Section R404

C) Section R502

D) Section R505

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13. The U-factors of fenestration products (windows, doors, skylights) shall be determined in accordance with which standard?

A) NFRC 100

B) ANSI/DASMA 105

C) ASTM E2178

D) ASTM C1363

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14. To whom shall an approved third-party inspection agency submit reports of delegated inspections and tests?

A) The code official and to the owner or owner's representative

B) Only to the chief appointing authority

C) Only to the permit applicant

D) The board of appeals

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15. How many credits are earned in Climate Zone 7 for installing a Gas-fired instantaneous water heater (Option 1) (R408.2.3(2)(a))?

A) 4 credits

B) 6 credits

C) 5 credits

D) 9 credits

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16. When shall the applicant for a permit provide an estimated value of the work?

A) At the final inspection

B) At the time of application

C) Upon completion of the foundation

D) Within 14 days of permit issuance

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17. Heating and cooling equipment must be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based on building loads calculated using which standard?

A) NEMA OS 4

B) ACCA Manual J or other approved calculation methodologies

C) ASHRAE 90.1

D) ASTM C1363

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18. What are the insulation requirements for an unheated slab in Climate Zone 4 (except Marine)?

A) R-5ci, 2 ft depth

B) R-10ci, 3 ft depth

C) R-10ci, 4 ft depth

D) R-10ci, 2 ft depth

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19. What is the default Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) for single glazed, tinted fenestration?

A) 0.3

B) 0.6

C) 0.7

D) 0.8

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20. For roof insulation installed above the deck, where shall the required R-value labeling be specified?

A) ASTM C518 standard

B) Table 1508.2 of the International Building Code or Table R906.2 of the International Residential Code, as applicable

C) Chapter 6 of this code

D) Table R402.1.2 of this code

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21. Which alternative standard, besides NFRC 100, can be used to determine the U-factor of a garage door?

A) ANSI/DASMA 105

B) NFRC 200

C) ASHRAE 90.1

D) ASTM C1313/C1313M

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22. For the R-value of an enclosed airspace to be used for compliance, how must the airspace be bounded?

A) Bounded by the foundation

B) Bounded by exterior siding

C) Bounded only by continuous insulation

D) Bounded on all sides by building components

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23. If a dwelling unit complying with R405 Simulated Building Performance has 6,000 square feet of living space located above grade plane, the annual energy cost must be reduced by an additional what percentage of the SRD annual energy cost?

A) 10 percent

B) 1 percent

C) 5 percent

D) 2 percent

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24. Alterations shall be such that the existing building or structure is not less conforming to the provisions of this code than it was prior to the alteration, and shall not create which conditions?

A) A reduction in R-value

B) An increase in fenestration area

C) A change in climate zone

D) An unsafe or hazardous condition or overload existing building systems

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25. For vertical fenestration installed in Climate Zone 6 above 4,000 feet in elevation, what is the maximum permissible U-factor?

A) 0.4

B) 0.27

C) 0.3

D) 0.28

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26. Roof and gutter deicing systems must include automatic controls configured to shut off the system when the outdoor temperature is above what value?

A) 35°F (1.7°C)

B) 38°F (3.3°C)

C) 40°F (4.4°C)

D) 32°F (0°C)

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27. What is the air sealing requirement for floor framing members that are part of the building thermal envelope?

A) Must be sealed only with caulk

B) Must be sealed with spray foam insulation

C) Must be gasketed with a minimum 1/8 inch thickness

D) Must be air sealed to maintain a continuous air barrier

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28. Which item is specifically verified during the Mechanical Rough-in Inspection (R107.2.4)?

A) Window U-factors

B) High-efficacy lamps

C) Whole-house ventilation

D) Electrical capacity and distribution

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29. For a building with 10 dwelling units, how many units must be tested for air leakage according to the unit sampling procedure?

A) 7 units

B) All 10 units

C) 2 units (20 percent)

D) 5 units

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30. For a duct system serving 800 ft² of conditioned floor area where the space conditioning equipment is not installed, what is the maximum total duct system leakage permitted?

A) 30 cfm

B) 80 cfm

C) 60 cfm

D) 40 cfm

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31. Demand recirculation water systems must shut off the pump if the temperature sensor detects an increase in water temperature of not more than what value above the initial temperature of the water in the pipe?

A) 10°F (5.6°C)

B) 8°F (4.4°C)

C) 5°F (2.8°C)

D) 12°F (6.7°C)

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32. To qualify for the Compact Hot Water Distribution System Option credit (R408.2.3.1), the pipe must store not more than what maximum volume of water between the nearest source of heated water and the termination of the fixture supply pipe?

A) 16 ounces (0.47 L)

B) 32 ounces (0.95 L)

C) 8 ounces (0.24 L)

D) 24 ounces (0.71 L)

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33. What is the minimum efficacy (CFM/WATT) required for an HRV or ERV system?

A) 1.2

B) 1

C) 0.9

D) 1.5

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34. Snow- and ice-melting systems must include an automatic control capable of shutting off the system when the pavement temperature is greater than 50°F (10°C) and which meteorological condition is not occurring?

A) Precipitation

B) Hail

C) Wind

D) Freezing rain

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35. When is the code official authorized to accept reports of third-party inspection agencies?

A) Prior to issuance of the building permit

B) At any point during construction

C) After the final inspection has failed

D) Only for specific engineering disciplines

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36. For basement walls associated with unconditioned basements to be exempt from insulation requirements, which separation element must be insulated in accordance with R402.1.3?

A) The foundation footing

B) The perimeter slab edge

C) The crawl space wall

D) The floor overhead, including the underside stairway stringer

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37. Which substance is included in the definition of fuel gas?

A) Ethanol

B) Diesel fuel

C) Propane

D) Manufactured gas

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38. For calculating the Standard Reference Design (SRD) specifications, if the proposed design wall is not a mass wall, the SRD wall type shall be modeled as what?

A) Mass

B) Wood frame

C) Concrete block

D) Insulated concrete form

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39. The duct system leakage testing required by R503.1.2.3 is exempted if the duct system is located entirely where?

A) Below grade

B) Within a wall cavity

C) Inside a conditioned space

D) Inside the attic space

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40. Which compliance path, if utilized by the addition alone or the existing building and addition together, exempts the project from the Additional Energy Efficiency Credit Requirements (R502.2.5)?

A) Section R405 or R406

B) Tropical Climate Region Compliance Path

C) Component Performance Alternative

D) Prescriptive Compliance Option

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41. When an emergency exists, what requirement for a stop work order is the code official not required to follow?

A) Stating the reason for the order

B) Giving the order to the owner's authorized agent

C) Giving a written notice prior to stopping the work

D) Requiring the work to cease immediately

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42. If new interior finishes or exterior wall coverings are applied to the full extent of any exterior wall assembly of mass construction, which requirement must the insulation comply with?

A) The vapor retarder requirements of the IRC

B) The air barrier requirements of R402.5

C) Section R402.1 or an approved design minimizing deviation

D) The minimum R-value for fenestration

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43. Which section governs the prescriptive compliance requirements for additions?

A) Sections R502.2.1 through R502.2.5

B) Section R405

C) Section R402

D) Section R503

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44. How is the additional exterior lighting power allowance for building facades calculated?

A) 0.126 W/ft² of floor area

B) 0.075 W/ft² of gross above-grade wall area

C) 0.049 W/ft² of plaza area

D) 9.8 W/linear foot of opening

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45. Regarding its financial structure, what is required of an approved third-party inspection agency?

A) It must be a non-profit entity

B) It must be affiliated with the building design team

C) It must guarantee the quality of construction

D) It shall be an independent business identity

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46. For steel-frame walls that contain no cavity insulation but use continuous insulation to satisfy the U-factor maximum, what constraint is placed on the steel-framed wall member spacing?

A) Permitted to be installed at any on-center spacing

B) Must be 16 inches on center

C) Must be 24 inches on center

D) Must be greater than 24 inches on center

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47. What characteristic defines a building site?

A) A contiguous area of land under the ownership or control of one entity

B) Any land surrounding the foundation

C) The area within the property lines

D) The vertical projection of the roof area

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48. Which document detail, if applicable, is required to be included on the construction documents?

A) Construction cost estimation

B) Names of subcontractors

C) Proposed financing plan

D) Air sealing details

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49. If a dwelling unit complies with the Whole-Home Lighting Control credit (R408.2.10), what is the maximum percentage of the total lighting power that may remain uncontrolled?

A) 10 percent

B) 5 percent

C) 0 percent

D) 1 percent

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50. What length of time must a construction project, which had a lawful permit issued before the code’s effective date, have been pursued in good faith to avoid being subjected to changes required by the new code?

A) Until the permit expires

B) 180 days after the effective date of this code

C) 365 days after the effective date of this code

D) 90 days after the permit issuance date

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51. What minimum R-value of continuous insulation (ci) is required entirely above the roof deck in Climate Zone 7?

A) 30ci

B) 40ci

C) 25ci

D) 35ci

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52. What is the maximum U-factor permitted for a skylight in Climate Zone 6?

A) 0.5

B) 0.53

C) 0.28

D) 0.6

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53. If a project in Climate Zone 5 uses an Above Code Program and the $TC_{Prescriptive reference design}$ is calculated to be 50 BTU/h/ft², what is the maximum $TC_{Proposed design}$ allowed for compliance?

A) 57.50 BTU/h/ft²

B) 50.00 BTU/h/ft²

C) 54.00 BTU/h/ft²

D) 60.00 BTU/h/ft²

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54. In Climate Zone 0, to earn credit for Roof Solar Reflectance Index (R408.2.1.3), the 3-year-aged SRI must be greater than or equal to what value?

A) 50

B) 55

C) 64

D) 75

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55. When calculating the effect of ventilation in exterior wall cavities using the exception to R303.1.6, the minimum air movement rate entering the bottom and exiting the top of the airspace shall be not less than what rate?

A) 30 millimeters per second

B) 100 millimeters per second

C) 70 millimeters per second

D) 50 millimeters per second

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56. For the Standard Reference Design (SRD) calculation, what is the assumed duct location (supply and return) for a two-story building with a slab on grade foundation?

A) 75% in unconditioned attic and 25% inside conditioned space

B) 100% inside conditioned space

C) 50% inside conditioned space and 50% in unconditioned crawl space

D) 100% in unconditioned attic

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57. Which standard is used to determine the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and Visible Transmittance (VT) of glazed fenestration products?

A) NFRC 200

B) ANSI/DASMA 105

C) NFRC 100

D) ASTM C1363

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58. For the Standard Reference Design (SRD) calculation, the total area of vertical fenestration shall be limited to what percentage of the conditioned floor area if the proposed design glazing area is 15 percent or more of the conditioned floor area?

A) 18 percent

B) 15 percent

C) 12 percent

D) 10 percent

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59. When performing a repair, which materials are permitted to be used if hazards to life, health, or property are not created?

A) Like materials

B) Only materials with a minimum R-13 R-value

C) New materials only

D) Only materials labeled by an approved agency

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60. Which product listed in Table R303.1.3(1) has the lowest default U-factor?

A) Nonmetal or metal clad, double pane window

B) Metal clad, double pane window

C) Metal with thermal break, double pane window

D) Glazed block

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