Quiz about Sustainability and Housing Quiz

Question 1

What is sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Using natural resources responsibly

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Building houses with renewable materials

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Reducing energy consumption in buildings

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Protecting occupant health and safety

Question 2

What are natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Materials from the Earth used to meet people's needs

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Materials used for building and furnishing interiors

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Energy sources like solar and wind

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Recycled materials that can be used in construction

Question 3

What is sustainable design?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating sustainability into the built environment

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Using renewable energy sources in buildings

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Using recycled materials for construction

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Conserving water use in buildings

Question 4

Why is sustainable design important?

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To protect the environment and future generations

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To reduce energy consumption in buildings

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To promote the use of renewable energy sources

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To improve the health and safety of occupants

Question 5

Which of the following is a principle of sustainable design?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Using less energy in the operation of buildings

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Using non-toxic materials and substances

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Producing less waste in construction

Question 6

What can be done to use less energy in buildings?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Choose energy-efficient appliances

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Implement home automation systems

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Use renewable energy sources

Question 7

Which item below is an example of energy efficient equipment for the home?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Energy Star rated dishwasher

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LED lightbulbs

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Smart thermostat

Question 8

Home automation is a way for occupants to control and manage energy use through the use of computer technology devices.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 9

Which renewable energy source can be used to heat and cool buildings?

Accepted Answer

Geothermal energy

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydropower

Question 10

A system that converts sunlight into electricity when sun shines on the panels and converts solar energy into electricity

Accepted Answer

Photovoltaic systems

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wind turbine

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geothermal pump

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solar panel meter

Question 11

What is the advantage of using geothermal heat pumps?

Accepted Answer

Low cost and no emission of pollutants

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Ability to produce electricity

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Availability in all locations

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Ability to store excess energy

Question 12

An efficient, clean, and reliable way to generate power and thermal energy from a single fuel source

Accepted Answer

cogeneration

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geothermal energy

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solar energy

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wind energy

Question 13

Which material is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

glass

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carpet

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vinyl wallpaper

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ceramic tile

Question 14

Which material is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

bamboo flooring

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carpet

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drywall

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formica countertop material

Question 15

Which material is a non-renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

carpet

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bamboo flooring

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oak flooring

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glass

Question 16

What is the purpose of using recycled or recyclable materials in construction?

Accepted Answer

To reduce waste and environmental impact

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To improve indoor air quality

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To conserve water use

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To promote occupant health and safety

Question 17

What is historic preservation?

Accepted Answer

The practice of protecting and preserving buildings, objects, landscapes, and other artifacts of historical significance.

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The practice of altering and modifying buildings, objects, landscapes, and other artifacts of historical significance.

Question 18

What is a feature of sustainable buildings?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Use of non-toxic materials

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Conservation of resources

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Integration of renewable energy systems

Question 19

An example of conserving water in the home would be....

Accepted Answer

low flow toilet

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new faucet for kitchen sink

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whirpool bathtub

Question 20

To ensure good indoor air quality and protect occupant health and safety, select non-toxic materials and substances that have zero off-gassing and low volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 21

Off- gassing is......

Accepted Answer

The release of chemicals or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from materials or products into the air.

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The process of converting gas into a liquid state.

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The emission of odorless gases from materials or products.

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The absorption of chemicals or VOCs into materials or products.

Question 22

Designers, building professionals, and homeowners can produce less waste by remembering the 3 "R's"

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reduce, reuse, recycle

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reduce, replenish, replace

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reduce, reuse, replace

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reduce, recover, regenerate

Question 23

This type of home produces and uses its own energy.

Accepted Answer

zero energy home

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earthship housing

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sustainable housing

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eco home

Question 24

Earthship housing contains features such as:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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recycled building materials

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water harvesting systems

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solar/thermal heating and cooling

Question 25

Housing and interior design professionals have the responsibility to promote and use principles of sustainable design in their buildings and interiors

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

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