Kawneer: K_ildl_14_201: Next Generation In Energy Efficient Window Design

10 Questions | By KawneerAST | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 59

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1.

Name two energy codes that could impact the products you select based upon the project location and governing codes?
- A.
  
  ASPCA & IECC
- B.
  
  IECC & ASHRAE 90.1
- C.
  
  NFRC & AAMA
- D.
  
  ASTM E 331 & ASTM E 283
2.

The "Climate Zone Map" prescribes what threshold for your product performance?
- A.
  
  Minimum square foot of operable vent space
- B.
  
  Maximum allowable ratio of natural daylight to solar heat gain
- C.
  
  The annualized average low outside temperature in that zone
- D.
  
  Minimum U-Factor accepted for exterior fenestration systems
3.

The three methods of heat transfer are:
- A.
  
  Conviction, conjuction and regulation
- B.
  
  Turn-over, transition and replication
- C.
  
  Conduction, convection and radiation
- D.
  
  None of the above
4.

Which of the following is a "Thermal Zone" in an architectural aluminum framing system that can be impacted by a performance specification:
- A.
  
  Center of glass
- B.
  
  Edge of glass
- C.
  
  Frame
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Which of the following is not an option for improving the thermal performance of the Center of Glass thermal zone:
- A.
  
  Utilizing polyamide thermal breaks
- B.
  
  High performance coatings on the glass surface
- C.
  
  Substituting argon gas for air in the center of an insulated glass unit
- D.
  
  Utilizing triple-glazed units instead of double-glazed units
6.

Which of the following materials is not utilized as a "Warm Edge Spacer"?
- A.
  
  Stainless Steel
- B.
  
  Thermally-broken aluminum
- C.
  
  Zinc
- D.
  
  Non-metal polymers
7.

Which of the following was not a goal included in the Department of Energy's "R-5 Program"?
- A.
  
  Develop a standardized commerical window that performs to an R-5 level
- B.
  
  Not sacrifice the structural performance of metal products while reaching the thermal levels of non-metal materials
- C.
  
  Provide the widest selection of finish options the market has seen
- D.
  
  Design a marketable, cost-effective and commercially viable product
8.

Thermal Modeling or Thermal Imaging indicates which of the following:
- A.
  
  The rate of air flow through the gaps or cracks in the joints of a frame
- B.
  
  The measure of solar heat passing through the system
- C.
  
  The naturally occuring relationship between temperature and color
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

Which of the following is not a major driver of expanded use of more energy efficient products:
- A.
  
  Increasing energy cost
- B.
  
  Lead time and short construction schedules
- C.
  
  Government regulations and codes
- D.
  
  Owner initiatives
10.

Which of the following is not an example of a voluntary green construction program:
- A.
  
  NFRC
- B.
  
  LEED
- C.
  
  Green Globes
- D.
  
  Living Building Challenge