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Smart Energy

QUESTION1

Multiple Choice Electricity is the flow of an electric charge that is generated when __________from atoms are loosened and begin to move from one atom to another.

A) Protons B) Neutrons C) Electrons D) Photons

QUESTION2

Multiple Choice Georgia Power's Smart Power strategy means that we always generate enough electricity to ensure customers have a ______________ energy supply.

A) reliable B) costly C) free D) None of the above

QUESTION3

Multiple Choice __________ means that Georgia Power carefully chooses the types of fuels to use based on availability, cost and other factors, while always focusing on value for our customers and remaining vigilant about environmental safeguards.

A) Cool Power B) Smart Power C) Reserved Power D) None of the above

QUESTION4

Multiple Choice We manage the __________ flow in our homes to create a more comfortable, healthy space in which to live.

A) Time, energy, and money B) Heat, air, and moisture C) Earth, wind, and fire D) None of the above


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QUESTION5

Multiple Choice Heat, air, and moisture are always trying to __________ between your home and the outside environment.

A) balance B) unbalance C) take turns D) None of the above

QUESTION6

Multiple Choice The majority of the energy use in your home comes from:

A) Lighting B) Heating and cooling C) Water heating D) None of the above

QUESTION7

Multiple Choice Why does Georgia Power care about its customers using energy wisely and efficiently? Select ALL that apply.

A) Georgia Power can provide customers with the highest possible value for their energy dollar.

B) Georgia Power can run its power plants as efficiently as possible. C) Georgia Power can use less fuel to generate electricity. D) Georgia Power can be more innovative. E) None of the above

QUESTION8 Multiple Choice A ___________ is a review of the ways that a customer uses energy to identify Smart Choices for saving energy and money.

A) Home Electricity Examination B) Home Energy Audit C) Home Water Use Estimate D) None of the above


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QUESTION9

Multiple Choice Technologies that allow Georgia Power to remotely monitor grid conditions to move power efficiently and isolate problems on the grid, enabling faster restoration is known as:

A) Smart Energy B) Smart Choices C) Smart Power D) Smart Grid

QUESTION10

Multiple Choice Examples of using energy EFFICIENTLY include: Select ALL that apply.

A) Increasing the insulation in your attic to at least 10-14 inches B) Unplugging chargers when not actively charging devices C) Sealing gaps or cracks around doors and windows D) Replacing your old refrigerator with a new ENERGY STAR® rated model

QUESTION11

Multiple Choice What does an in-home energy audit involve? Select ALL that apply.

A) Looking at the structure of your home B) Testing your stove by cooking a meal C) Examining the behaviors of the people in your home D) Looking at the appliances and systems in your home

QUESTION12

Multiple Choice The components that make up Smart Energy are: Select ALL that apply.

A) Smart Money B) Smart Power C) Smart Grid D) Smart Choices


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QUESTION13 Multiple Choice The network of power lines and equipment used by Georgia Power to get electricity from our plants to our customers is known as the:

A) Smart Energy B) Smat Power C) Smart Choices D) Smart Grid

QUESTION14

Multiple Choice A resource that can be replenished quickly or easily and is not used up faster than it is reproduced is known as a ____________.

A) renewable source B) non-renewable source C) free source D) None of the above

QUESTION15

Multiple Choice __________ help Georgia Power remotely monitor the grid to gather data regarding grid conditions and isolate problems on the grid, enabling faster restoration of power.

A) Smart computers B) Smart inches C) Smart meters D) Smart kilowatt hours


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Electricity Basics

QUESTION 1 Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

A) Thermal B) Chemical C) Hydrostatic D) Electromagnetic Radiation

QUESTION 2

Matching Match the following examples with the type of energy they have

Column 1 Column 2 Battery Potential Baseball in motion Kinetic Flowing water Kinetic Wind Kinetic Ball at the top of a hill Potential


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QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice Which of these is a better conductor?

A) Wooden dock supports in water B) Dry wooden fence posts

QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice Which part of the atom is responsible for electricity when it moves?

A) Proton B) Neutron C) Electron

QUESTION 5

Multiple Choice Select all the ways that energy can move.

A) Conduction B) Convection C) Radiation D) Hydrolysis E) Viscosity


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QUESTION 6

Multiple Choice According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, any form of energy can’t be ___ or ___.

A) created, destroyed B) moved, stored C) transformed, destroyed D) created, moved

QUESTION 7

Multiple Choice The energy stored in a battery is stored in what form?

A) Kinetic B) Chemical C) Electromagnetic D) Thermal

QUESTION 8

Multiple Choice Where does most of the energy on Earth come from?

A) The oceans B) Trees C) Humans D) The Sun

QUESTION 9

Multiple Choice An insulator can become a conductor if the voltage...

A) Decreases B) Reverses C) Remains constant D) Increases


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QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice What word means the rate at which work is done?

A) Current B) Voltage C) Energy D) Power

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice Electricity bills are mainly based on how many of these you used.

A) Currents B) Volts C) Kilowatt hours D) Amps

QUESTION 12

Hot Spot Click on the source of the voltage in this diagram. Answer: Battery


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QUESTION 13

Multiple Choice Resistance is higher in an element in which this is true.

A) Electrons are loosely bound to the atomic nucleus B) Electrons are tightly bound to the atomic nucleus C) The number of protons and neutrons are the same D) There are more protons than neutrons in the atom

QUESTION 14

Matching Match these power sources with the type of current they provide.

Column 1 Column 2 Battery Direct Current (DC) Outlet Alternating Current (AC)

QUESTION 15

Multiple Choice Which of the following is a correct form of Ohm’s Law?

A) V = I x R B) R = I x V C) V = I/R D) I = V x R


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QUESTION 15

Matching Match the following examples with the part of a circuit they represent.

Column 1 Column 2 Computer Load Generator Power Source Electrical cord Conductor Power button Switch


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Traditional Generation Fuels

QUESTION 1

Multiple Choice Which of these is NOT a factor in selecting fuels for generation?

A) Fuel cost B) Fuel availability C) Environmental impact D) Energy storage capacity

QUESTION 2

Multiple Choice Which of the following are reasons we cannot rely solely on hydroelectric generation? Select all that apply.

A) Water levels are not always high enough in reservoirs B) It is only possible when demand is low C) There are not many more good locations for new hydro power plants D) It is not as safe for the environment as other methods

QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice What would help make coal power more efficient?

A) If the particulates were easier to remove B) If we could use all the thermal energy in the steam C) If coal was easier to find D) If the equipment wasn’t so fragile

QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice Which type of generation fuel lasts the longest before needing to be replaced?

A) Coal B) Natural gas C) Oil D) Nuclear


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QUESTION 5

Sequence Arrange the steps of electricity generation using coal in the correct sequence by dragging and dropping them in order.

1) Chemical energy in coal is released by combustion 2) Thermal energy heats water 3) Steam turns turbine blades 4) Rotor turns magnet through coil of wires 5) Magnetic field causes electrons to move

QUESTION 6

Multiple Choice An atom is unstable if it has different numbers of which two particles? Select two.

A) Neutrons B) Nuclei C) Molecules D) Protons E) Electrons

QUESTION 7

Multiple Choice Which of the following are needed to generate electricity in a generator? Select all that apply.

A) Coil of wire B) Battery C) Magnetic field D) Oxygen E) Electrons

QUESTION 8

Multiple Choice Which of these is the nuclear reaction used to generate electricity?

A) Fission B) Fusion C) Radiation D) Uranium


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QUESTION 9

Multiple Choice What determines the atomic number of an element?

A) The number of electrons B) The number of neutrons C) The number of protons D) The weight of the atom

QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice What is used besides the main fuel source in a combined cycle plant to turn turbines in another generator?

A) Air B) Exhaust gas C) Steam D) Water

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice When is the best time to pump water into higher pump storage units at hydroelectic plants?

A) When demand is low B) When demand is high C) When the water level is high D) When the storage units are empty

QUESTION 12

Multiple Choice What is used to turn turbines in a hydroelectric plant?

A) Natural gas B) Steam C) Water D) Wind

QUESTION 13

Multiple Choice What forms in steam that damages turbine blades and makes the electricity generating process less efficient?

A) Ash B) Coal dust C) Heat D) Water droplets


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QUESTION 14

Multiple Choice According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, any form of energy can’t be ___ or ___.

A) created, destroyed B) moved, stored C) transformed, destroyed D) created, moved

QUESTION 15

Multiple Choice The potential energy stored in coal is in what form?

A) Thermal B) Chemical C) Kinetic D) Electromagnetic


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Advanced Generation Technology

QUESTION 1

Matching Match the following resources with their type.

Column 1 Column 2 Natural Gas Non-renewable Wind Renewable Biomass Renewable Coal Non-renewable Oil Non-renewable

QUESTION 2

Multiple Choice Which of these do customers control with efficient use of energy?

A) Generation B) Distribution C) Supply D) Demand

QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice Which of these are benefits of wind power? Select all that apply.

A) Wind is a renewable resource. B) Wind is a free source of kinetic energy. C) Wind doesn’t blow continuously. D) Wind turbines can be built in some areas where power plants won’t fit.


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QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice What is one of the biggest obstacles in solar power generation?

A) Sunlight is expensive. B) Sunlight is too hot. C) Sunlight is free. D) Sunlight is inconsistent.

QUESTION 5

Multiple Choice Which of these make good biomass fuels? Select all that apply.

A) Tree branches B) Municipal solid waste C) Treated wood D) Wood pulp and scraps E) Landfill gas F) Recycled plastic

QUESTION 6

Hot Spot Which location is better for solar power generation? Click only once. Click the Clear button to clear the selection. Answer: Desert image on right.


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QUESTION 7

Multiple Choice What is the process by which an electron absorbs enough energy from a photon of light to become a free electron?

A) Photonic effect B) Photokinetic energy C) Photoelectric effect D) Photogeneration

QUESTION 8

Multiple Choice Which of the following are true about nuclear power? Select all that apply.

A) Nuclear power doesn’t release combustion gas. B) Nuclear fuel lasts longer than combustion fuels. C) The nuclear industry is heavily regulated for safety.

QUESTION 9

Multiple Choice Which piece of equipment reduces SO2 emissions at coal plants?

A) Scrubber B) SCR C) Baghouse D) Carbon capture

QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice Where is carbon stored after the process of carbon capture and sequestration?

A) In tanks at the power plant B) In nuclear reactors C) Underground D) Mixed in coal piles

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice Which of the following is NOT an efficient use of electricity?

A) Lower water heater thermostat to 120oF B) Replace air filters in central heating and cooling C) Set your thermostats to 78oF in summer and 68oF in winter. D) Set your thermostat higher in the winter and lower in the summer.


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QUESTION 12

Multiple Choice What type of energy does wind have?

A) Chemical B) Kinetic C) Potential D) Thermal

QUESTION 13

Multiple Choice What type of energy does biomass store?

A) Chemical B) Kinetic C) Mechanical D) Thermal

QUESTION 14

Multiple Choice Photovoltaic cells and modules are made of what?

A) Semiconductors B) Conductors C) Insulators D) Magnets

QUESTION 15

Multiple Choice The highest demand on a demand curve is called what?

A) Average B) Peak C) Supply D) Night


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Economics of Generation

QUESTION 1

Multiple Choice The economic principle that says that the need or want for an item, drives the production or distribution of that item, is known as _________ .

A) Time and Temperature B) High and Low C) Supply and Demand D) Need and Want

QUESTION 2

Multiple Choice Which of the following is a potential result when the demand for energy exceeds the supply? Select ALL that apply.

A) Rain or snow B) Decreased energy prices C) Increased energy prices D) None of the above

QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice What are the two main things that impact the amount of energy generated by Georgia Power?

A) Employees available to help generate fuel B) Supply and demand of fuel sources C) Working conditions within each plant D) Customer demand for electricity

QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice Why is it important for our generating plants to be able to instantaneously adjust supply to the amount of electricity that customers demand?

A) It will impress customers B) We can’t efficiently or effectively store electricity C) To make money whenever we need it D) None of the above


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QUESTION 5

Multiple Choice Which of the following are reasons why Georgia Power cares that you make smart choices by using energy efficiently? Select ALL that apply.

A) It helps you save money B) It impacts the supply and demand for generation C) It allows Georgia Power to serve more customers with the same amount of energy D) None of the above

QUESTION 6

Multiple Choice What organization regulates the energy industry in Georgia?

A) Georgia Utilities Governing Commission B) United States Department of Defense C) Georgia Free Trade Association D) Georgia Public Service Commission

QUESTION 7

Multiple Choice The Public Service Commission helps maintain fair utility rates. If utility rates were set too________, utility companies couldn’t afford to provide the products and services that customers need.

A) Low B) High C) Often

QUESTION 8

Multiple Choice The Public Service Commission helps maintain fair utility rates. If utility rates are set too________, customers might lower their demand for electricity.

A) Low B) High C) Often

QUESTION 9

Multiple Choice Georgia Power has to choose which power plants to operate based, in part, on the ________ and ________of the fuel type the plant uses.

A) size, shape B) cost, availability C) brand, location D) All of the above


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QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice What are ways that energy regulations affect you as the customer? Select ALL that apply.

A) Pricing regulations keep rates fair for you B) Environmental regulations keep you safe C) Regulations guarantee you access to the utilities in your area (as long as you pay

your bill) D) None of the above

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice Georgia Power operates___________ generating plants as base load units because they take a long time to start up or shut down, and are among the least expensive to operate.

A) Nuclear B) Coal C) Hydroelectric D) None of the above

QUESTION 12

Multiple Choice Which of the following is an example of a generating plant used to supply electricity for peak demand because it can be turned on and off fairly quickly?


QUESTION 13

Multiple Choice As demand changes by season or by hour, Georgia Power starts up additional plants to meet the increasing demand. __________, natural gas, and biomass plants are often used to supply the middle part of the demand curve.



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QUESTION 14

Multiple Choice When Georgia Power generates fuel efficiently and you use electricity efficiently we both can save __________.

A) Time B) Speed C) Money D) All of the above

QUESTION 15

Multiple Choice Georgia Power has __________ who provide money for some of the more expensive aspects of power generation, such as building new power plants.

A) Relatives B) Shareholders C) Sharetakers D) Representatives


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Transmission and Distribution

QUESTION 1

Multiple Choice Resistance in transmission lines is overcome by increasing what?

A) Charge B) Voltage C) Distance D) Supply

QUESTION 2

Multiple Choice Which piece of equipment isolates problems from the rest of the grid when a fault is detected?

A) Capacitor B) Smart Meter C) Voltage regulator D) Circuit breaker

QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice Which of these has multiple paths for electric current to flow?

A) Capacitor B) Smart Meter C) Parallel circuit D) Series circuit

QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice What is the system that carries electricity from substations to customers?

A) Transmission B) Distribution C) Lines D) Voltage regulators

QUESTION 5

Multiple Choice What is the system that carries electricity from powerplants to substations?

A) Transmission B) Distribution C) Lines D) Voltage regulators


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QUESTION 6

Multiple Choice More electricity must be sent through the transmission and distribution systems when there is an increase in what?

A) Outages B) Temperature C) Demand D) Voltage

QUESTION 7

Hot Spot Which of these is a parallel circuit? Click only once. Click the Clear button to clear the selection. Answer: Image on the right.

QUESTION 8 Multiple Choice Georgia Power provides customers a reliable, safe, and efficient supply of electricity through what?

A) Lineworkers B) Electric vehicles C) Capacitors D) Power grid


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QUESTION 9

Multiple Choice Voltage is ____ for long distance transmission?

A) Stepped down B) Stepped up C) Alternated D) Inverted

QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice What is done to voltage at a distribution substation to prepare it for use in homes?

A) Stepped down B) Stepped up C) Alternated D) Inverted

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice Which of these helps maintain the voltage so customers have a steady supply of electricity?

A) Wooden poles B) Transmission towers C) Smart meters D) Substations


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QUESTION 12

Multiple Choice Which of these are parts of a circuit? Select all that apply.

A) Conductor B) Switch C) Transmitter D) Power source E) Load F) Distributor

QUESTION 13

Multiple Choice Which of these are benefits of a smart grid? Select all that apply.

A) Reduced miles driven by crews B) Reduced time searching for damaged equipment C) Timely outage notification D) Automatic power reroutes and restoration in some circumstances

QUESTION 14

Multiple Choice Which of these do customers control with efficient use of energy?

A) Generation B) Distribution C) Supply D) Demand


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Heat and Your Home System

QUESTION 1

Multiple Choice Temperature is a measurement of __________.

A) Mercury Levels B) Moisture in the air C) The sun’s rays D) Heat Energy

QUESTION 2

Multiple Choice Heat moves from _____ temperatures to _____temperatures.

A) high, low B) low, high C) measurable, non-measurable D) non-measurable, measurable

QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice Warm air _____ and cool air _____.

A) sinks, rises B) rises, sinks C) has an odor, is odorless D) is odorless, has an odor

QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice What are some ways to manage heat flow in the home? Select ALL that apply.

A) Ensure the thermal barrier is effective B) Choose energy efficient appliances C) Always keep at least one appliance on so that heat is always flowing D) Monitor the way you use your appliances


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QUESTION 5

Drop Down Selection Where there is matter, there is <Heat>

QUESTION 6

Drop Down Selection Heat is a form of <Energy>

QUESTION 7

Drop Down Selection <Latent> heat changes the state of matter, not the temperature.


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QUESTION 8

Matching Match the following using the drop down under column 1.

Column 1 Column 2 You burn your hand on a hot iron because of… Conduction You feel heat when you sit near a fireplace because of… Radiation You feel heat when you place your hand over the steam from your hot cocoa because of… Convection


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QUESTION 9

Matching Match the following using the drop down under column 1.

Column 1 Column 2 Equipment that helps control the amount of heat HVAC energy in your home’s conditioned space. The transfer of energy from one thing to another by Heat Energy kinetic energy, usually causing a higher temperature. The tendency of matter to change in volume in response Thermal Expansion to a change in temperature.

QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice The temperature at which there is a total absence of heat is?

A) 0 Degrees Fahrenheit B) 0 Degress Celsius C) 0 Degress Kelvin D) None of the above - Heat always exists

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice Which of the following is the name given to heat that can be measured?

A) Sensible Heat B) Latent Heat C) Dry Heat D) Body Heat


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QUESTION 12

Multiple Choice What is the minimum amount of insulation you should have in your home?

A) 2-4 inches B) 6-8 inches C) 10-14 inches D) 16-18 inches

QUESTION 13

Multiple Choice Heat movement that controls the rising and falling of a hot air balloon is:

A) Conduction B) Convection C) Radiation D) Reaction

QUESTION 14

Multiple Choice Heat can be added to your home environment by your appliances and equipment in two ways. What are they? Select ALL that apply.

A) Human Heat B) Passive Heat C) Agressive Heat D) Operational Heat

QUESTION 15

Multiple Choice When you are looking to buy energy efficient appliances, what should you look for?

A) ENERGY CIRCLE logo B) ENERGY STARTM logo C) ENERGY SQUARE logo D) ENERGY TRIANGLE logo


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Air and Your Home System

QUESTION 1

Multiple Choice Which of the following are ways to “condition” the air in your home? Select ALL that apply.

A) Managing the temperature B) Managing the humidity C) Managing the odor and pollutants in the air D) Managing all appliances in the home

QUESTION 2

Multiple Choice What does HVAC stand for?

A) Heavy Velocity And Cooling B) High Velocity Air Conditioning C) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning D) Heating, Ventilation, And Cooling

QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice Which of the following are sources of humidity from inside your home? Select ALL that apply.

A) Cooking B) Watching TV C) Showering D) Breathing

QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice Which of the following sources of humidity in your home come from outside?

A) Humid summer air B) Precipitation C) Leaking pipe under sink D) Ground moisture


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QUESTION 5

Fill-In-The-Blank The range of humidity in the home that is ideal for your comfort and your health is between <40-60%>.

QUESTION 6

Fill-In-The-Blank One of the natural laws related to air flow in the home is: Air in = _____. 1: Air out

QUESTION 7

Multiple Choice Air seeks the path of __________.

A) Least resistance B) Most resistance C) Lowest temperature D) Highest temperature

QUESTION 8

Multiple Choice Which of the following are areas where you should look for unwanted air flow in your home? Select ALL that apply.

A) Sills, Walls, Ceilings B) Windows C) Heating, Ventilation, A/C D) Pipes, Doors, Vents, Outlets E) Inside the oven

QUESTION 9

Multiple Choice As wind blows __________.

A) It causes low pressure on the side of your home it is blowing against, and high pressure on the opposite side.

B) It causes high pressure on the side of your home it is blowing against, and low pressure on the opposite side.

C) It causes low pressure on the side of your home it is blowing against, and low pressure on the opposite side.

D) It causes high pressure on the side of your home it is blowing against, and high pressure on the opposite side.


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QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice What are the TWO main strategies for managing air flow in your home?

A) Always keep at least one window cracked B) Eliminate the unwanted openings for air flow C) Manage the driving forces that push air through the unwanted openings D) Have at least one ventilation fan running in the house at all times

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice Which of the following are considered driving forces that move air? Select ALL that apply.

A) Rain B) Wind C) Fans D) Temperature

QUESTION 12

Multiple Choice How can you prevent unwanted openings in your home?

A) Never open a window B) Use caulk or foam around doors, windows, or pipes C) Put paper towels in all the cracks or holes in your home D) You cannot prevent unintentional openings

QUESTION 13

Multiple Choice To limit the force of appliances and fans, operate them _______.

A) when the lights are off B) only for as long as needed C) in the morning D) at night

QUESTION 14

Multiple Choice If you lose conditioned air to the outside __________. Select ALL that apply.

A) The same amount of unconditioned air comes inside B) You have to recondition the air inside C) Your HVAC unit does not have to work as hard D) It only affects the outside environment

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Multiple Choice How can we eliminate odors and pollutants in our homes? Select ALL that apply.

A) Through controlled ventillation B) By sealing the house for leaks C) With special HVAC air filters D) You cannot eliminate odors or pollutants in your home


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Moisture and Your Home System

QUESTION 1

Multiple Choice The term __________means water is present as a solid, liquid, or gas.

A) Heat B) Air C) Moisture D) Light

QUESTION 2

Multiple Choice Moisture in your home is mostly in the form of a __________.

A) Liquid B) Vapor C) Ice D) Hot

QUESTION 3

Multiple Choice Sources of moisture from inside of your home include: Select ALL that apply.

A) Cooking B) Watching TV C) Showering D) Breathing

QUESTION 4

Multiple Choice Sources of moisture in your home that come from outside include: Select ALL that apply.

A) Natural moisture in the outside air B) Natural moisture in the ground outside C) Heat from the sun D) Moisture does not come from outside


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QUESTION 5

Multiple Choice Moisture seeks the path of __________.

A) Least resistance B) Most resistance C) Lowest temperature D) Highest temperature

QUESTION 6

Multiple Choice What are the two main ways that moisture occurs in your home?

A) Evaporation B) Precipitation C) Participation D) Condensation

QUESTION 7

Multiple Choice Which of the following are examples of evaporation in your home? Select ALL that apply.

A) Water on the outside of a glass of water B) Steam in a hot shower C) Steam from boiling water D) Water in a cup left on the counter has less water in it the next day

QUESTION 8

Multiple Choice When relative humidity is at __________the air cannot hold any more vapor, resulting in condensation, fog, rain, or snow.

A) 25% B) 50% C) 75% D) 100%

QUESTION 9

Multiple Choice What is the name of the tool used to measure relative humidity?

A) Thermometer B) Hygrometer C) Thermostat D) Hydrostat


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QUESTION 10

Multiple Choice What range of relative humidity is ideal for our comfort and heatlh?

A) 0-20% B) 20-40% C) 40-60% D) 60-80%

QUESTION 11

Multiple Choice The purpose of an HVAC unit in your home includes:�Select ALL that apply.

A) Controling pests B) Controling temperature C) Controlling comfort D) Controlling humidity E) Controlling odors and pollutants

QUESTION 12

Multiple Choice Ways to control moisture in your home include: Select ALL that apply.

A) Foundation vents B) Caulking around windows C) Vapor barrier under the house D) Do not use water in the house

QUESTION 13 Multiple Choice Which of the following are benefits of managing moisture in your home?

A) Prevents health conditions B) Preserves the structure of the home C) Minimizes the amount of energy needed to control temperature D) All of the above

QUESTION 14

Multiple Choice What three forces impact the environment we create in our homes?

A) Heat, Light, and Water B) Heat, Air, and Moisture C) Air, Fire, and Wind D) Moisture, Wind, and Light


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QUESTION 15

Multiple Choice Beads of water on the outside of a glass of iced tea or other cold beverage is an example of _____________.

A) Evaporation B) Precipitation C) Participation D) Condensation


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Major Energy Users

QUESTION 1 The major energy users in the home include: Select ALL that apply.

A) HVAC systems B) Water heaters C) Lighting D) Other equipment and appliances E) Candles

QUESTION 2 Examples of appliances that require a large amount of power to operate that they need special electrical outlets include: Select ALL that apply.

A) Dryer B) Oven C) Television D) HVAC system

QUESTION 3 _____________ can account for up to half of the energy use in your home.

A) Lighting B) Heating and cooling C) Water heating D) none of the above

QUESTION 4 A good way to prevent wasted energy when using your HVAC system is to:

A) seal your air ducts B) leave a window opened C) run a ventilation fan D) none of the above


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QUESTION 5 ________ accounts for about 20% of your home’s energy use.

A) Heating and cooling B) Lighting C) Water heating D) None of the above

QUESTION 6 You can help reduce energy loss from a water heater by:

A) unplugging it regularly B) wrapping it with an insulated blanket C) opening a window or vent near the water heater D) none of the above

QUESTION 7 If a water heater has an efficiency rating of .94, it means ___% of its energy is lost to the environment.

A) .06 B) .94 C) 6 D) 94

QUESTION 8 You can increase the efficiency of the lighting in your home by:

A) replacing with bulbs that use more watts B) replacing your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent and/or LED light

bulbs C) removing the lamp shades D) none of the above

QUESTION 9 Lighting accounts for about ___% of your home’s energy use.

A) 10 B) 20 C) 50 D) 75

QUESTION 10 The average family has ____ things using energy at once in the home.

A) 1 B) 23 C) 35 D) 47


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QUESTION 11 Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs use up to ________ than incandescent light bulbs.

A) 10% more energy B) 10% less energy C) 75% more energy D) 75% less energy

QUESTION 12 HVAC systems use energy to perform which functions? Select ALL that apply.

A) Temperature control B) Humidity control C) Lighting D) Enhancing air quality E) Air distribution

QUESTION 13 Your family’s electric bill charges you for energy use based on the amount of consumed:

A) Amp hours B) Kilowatt hours C) Watt hours D) Voltage hours

QUESTION 14 _____ watts = 1 kilowatt

A) 10 B) 100 C) 1,000 D) 10,000

QUESTION 15 The two main types of electrical circuits in the home are:

A) 110 volt and 220 volt B) 120 volt and 240 volt C) 150 volt and 300 volt D) 250 volt and 500 volt

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