Cooling Load Quiz 2

Which method is commonly used to reduce solar heat gain through windows?

• Using thicker walls

• Installing window films or shades

• Increasing indoor humidity

• Using larger windows

How does increasing the window shading coefficient affect the cooling load?

• Increases cooling load

• Decreases cooling load

• Has no effect on cooling load

• Only affects heating load

In cooling load calculations, what does "latent heat" refer to?

• Heat required to change the temperature of a substance

• Heat required to change the phase of a substance without changing its temperature

• Heat generated by electrical equipment

• Heat lost through ventilation

Which component of a building's envelope typically has the highest U-value?

• Single-pane windows

• Walls with fiberglass insulation

• Double-pane windows

• Roof with reflective coating

Which of the following is an external cooling load factor?

• Internal lighting

• Occupant activity

• Solar heat gain through windows

• Equipment heat output

The term "heat gain" in the context of cooling load calculations refers to:

• The total amount of heat removed by the cooling system

• The amount of heat absorbed by the building

• The heat generated by the HVAC system

• The cooling effect of air conditioning

How does an increase in occupancy affect the cooling load of a building?

• Decreases the cooling load

• Increases the cooling load

• No effect on the cooling load

• Only affects the heating load

What is the main purpose of using insulation in a building with respect to cooling load?

• To reduce noise levels

• To prevent heat loss

• To reduce heat gain

• To improve structural integrity

What is the effect of poor ventilation on the cooling load of a building?

• Decreases cooling load

• Increases cooling load

• No effect on cooling load

• Only affects heating load

Which of the following best describes "thermal mass" in building design?

• The ability of a material to conduct heat

• The ability of a material to absorb and store heat energy

• The total heat load of a building

• The mass of the HVAC equipment