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Click on the most appropriate response the process focuses on the retention of materials, features and character of building while permitting the removal of some materials that have no impact on historic value Response 1 the process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a nonsurviving building structure Response 2 the process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions, while preserving those portions or features that convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values Response 3 QUESTION # 1 The term „restoration” means:
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Click on the most appropriate response net energy demand for heating below 18 MJ/(m 3 x a), good indoor climate without mechanical cooling in summer Response 1 well insulated envelope with good average thermal transmittance and maximum thermal transmittances of its parts Response 2 normalised energy consumption for heating, cooling, air conditioning, hot water and lighting. Buildings consume less than 60 MJ/(m 3 x a) primary energy for heating Response 3 QUESTION # 2 Low energy buildings are characterized by:
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Click on the most appropriate response series of energy efficiency measures that are based on sophisticated analyses of individual homes Response 1 impact of local weather condition on building performance Response 2 analysis and measurement of factors of local weather conditions Response 3 QUESTION # 3 Weatherization means:
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Click on the most appropriate response elimination of thermal bridges Response 1 the application of adhesive or supportive materials into the actual fabric of cultural property Response 2 application of thermal insulators on an old building elements Response 3 QUESTION # 4 Direct conservation (consolidation) means:
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Click on the most appropriate response floor heating Response 1 modern airconditioning system Response 2 traditional central heating system using wall-mounted heaters Response 3 QUESTION # 5 In many cases, the most appropriate heating system for historic buildings is:
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Click on the most appropriate response heat retention in cool condition and heat exclusion in warm condition Response 1 preventing the ingress of solar gains made by the absorption of radiation on the outside of the opaque wall Response 2 both of them are important Response 3 QUESTION # 6 Wall insulation is important for:
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Click on the most appropriate response produces more savings in heat loss and energy consumption than internally applied insulation Response 1 produces similar savings in heat loss and energy consumption to internally applied insulation Response 2 produces less savings in heat loss and energy consumption than internally applied insulation Response 3 QUESTION # 7 Externally applied insulation:
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Click on the most appropriate response eliminates cold bridges and does not create new cold bridges Response 1 eliminates cold bridges but creates new cold bridges Response 2 does not eliminate cold bridges and also does not create new cold bridges Response 3 QUESTION # 8 In most cases, externally applied insulation:
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Click on the most appropriate response the ventilation only Response 1 the air movement only Response 2 the ventilation and air movement Response 3 QUESTION # 9 The insulation value of the cavity walls is dependent on:
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Click on the most appropriate response non-insulated Response 1 heavy insulated Response 2 replaced completely using modern materials Response 3 QUESTION # 10 Most solid ground floors being considered for refurbishment, will be:
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Click on the most appropriate response typical U-value: 2,10 target U-value: 0,30 Response 1 typical U-value: 2,10 target U-value: 0,16 Response 2 typical U-value: 2,10 target U-value: 0,60 Response 3 QUESTION # 11 Recommended insulation standard for solid walls is:
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Click on the most appropriate response simple negelect of all refurbishment measures Response 1 the use of modern materials Response 2 hasty ill-informed alterations Response 3 QUESTION # 12 More damage is caused to historic buildings by:
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Click on the most appropriate response have significantly detrimental effects on the building fabric Response 1 have minimal detrimental effects on the building fabric Response 2 have not detrimental effects on the building fabric Response 3 QUESTION # 13 Any intervention in the movement and evaporation of moisture can:
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Click on the most appropriate response significantly less ventilation than modern buildings Response 1 more ventilation than modern buildings Response 2 the same ventilation rate like in case of modern buildings Response 3 QUESTION # 14 Ventilation requirements - historic buildings usually need:
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Click on the most appropriate response insulation materials based on natural fibers Response 1 synthetic insulation materials Response 2 mineral insulation materials Response 3 QUESTION # 15 In case of historic buildings usually most beneficial is to use:
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Click on the most appropriate response the degree of the decrease in annual energy use Response 1 the ratio of the increase in AEU (Annual Energy Use) to the decrease in AEE (Annualized Embodied Energy) Response 2 the ratio of the decrease in annual energy use (annual energy savings) to the increase in annualized embodied energy Response 3 QUESTION # 16 Near zero energy refurbishment can be defined as:
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Click on the most appropriate response recommendations for improving the energy efficiency Response 1 a comprehensive energy analys is for the energy systems of the facility Response 2 more rigorous economical evaluation of the energy conservation Response 3 QUESTION # 17 Walkthrough audit - the main purpose of a walkthrough audit is to provide:
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Click on the most appropriate response conduction and convection Response 1 convection and radiation Response 2 convection, conduction and radiation Response 3 QUESTION # 18 Sensitive heat is transferred by:
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Click on the most appropriate response vapour water and heat Response 1 air and moisture Response 2 wind and cold Response 3 QUESTION # 19 Most important for physical integrity of buildings are:
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Click on the most appropriate response how well a material conducts heat Response 1 how well a material resists heat travelling through it Response 2 about the rate of heat transfer through a building element over a given area Response 3 QUESTION # 20 Thermal conductivity tells:
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Click on the most appropriate response standard refurbishment measures Response 1 advanced refurbishment measures Response 2 existing insulation condition Response 3 QUESTION # 21 Refurbishment of the opaque elements - Level 1 describes:
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Click on the most appropriate response from 1kW to 20kW Response 1 from 1kW to 5kW Response 2 from 1kW to 10kW Response 3 QUESTION # 22 Small wind turbines are scaled:
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Click on the most appropriate response fluctuating energy costs and forecasting building performance Response 1 forecasting building performance and the level of energy production Response 2 fixed energy price and forecasting building performance Response 3 QUESTION # 23 Reduction in energy costs depends on highly uncertain inputs such as:
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Click on the most appropriate response pretty good Response 1 very poor Response 2 excellent Response 3 QUESTION # 24 Buildings dated before 1970 usually do not have very large windows, but their performance in terms of thermal insulation is:
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the aesthetic value of facades the rate of heat transmittance through windows Response 2 overall building performance Response 3 QUESTION # 25 In case of historic buildings, before choosing appropriate shading device it is crucial to evaluate: Click on the most appropriate response Response 1
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