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Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 1 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 2 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 3 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 4 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 Battery Baseball in motion Flowing water Wind Ball at the top of a hill Column 2 Potential Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Potential 5 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 6 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 7 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 8 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 Battery Outlet Column 2 Direct Current (DC) 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 9 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key QUESTION 15 Matching Match the following examples with the part of a circuit they represent. Column 1 Computer Generator Electrical cord Power button Column 2 Load Power Source Conductor Switch 10 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 11 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 12 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 13 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 14 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key Advanced Generation Technology QUESTION 1 Matching Match the following resources with their type. Column 1 Natural Gas Wind Biomass Coal Oil Column 2 Non-renewable Renewable Renewable Non-renewable 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. 15 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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. 16 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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. 17 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 18 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 19 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 20 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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? A) Nuclear B) Coal C) Hydroelectric D) None of the above 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. A) Nuclear B) Coal C) Hydroelectric D) None of the above 21 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 22 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 23 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 24 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 25 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 26 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 27 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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. 28 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 29 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key QUESTION 9 Matching Match the following using the drop down under column 1. Column 1 Equipment that helps control the amount of heat energy in your home’s conditioned space. The transfer of energy from one thing to another by kinetic energy, usually causing a higher temperature. The tendency of matter to change in volume in response to a change in temperature. Column 2 HVAC Heat Energy Thermal Expansion 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 30 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 31 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 32 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key QUESTION 5 Fill-In-The-Blank The range of humidity in the home that is ideal for your comfort and your health is between <4060%>. 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. 33 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 QUESTION 15 34 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 35 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 36 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 37 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 38 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 39 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 40 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 41 of 42 Test and Quiz Answer Key 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 42 of 42
