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Passive Design Overview

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the relationship between passive design and sustainability?
a)
Passive design contributes to a reduced carbon footprint
b)
Passive design increases energy consumption
c)
Passive design is not sustainable
d)
Passive design is more expensive than traditional design
2.
Site orientation plays a crucial role in passive design.
a)
False
b)
True
c)
Partially true
d)
Not mentioned
3.
Passive design relies on mechanical systems for heating, cooling, and lighting.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Partially true
d)
Not mentioned
4.
Which materials have high thermal mass in passive design?
a)
Concrete and masonry
b)
Wood and glass
c)
Aluminum and fabric
d)
Steel and plastic
5.
Why is natural ventilation important in passive design?
a)
It maximizes natural lighting
b)
It reduces operating costs
c)
It improves indoor comfort
d)
It reduces the need for mechanical ventilation systems
6.
What are the benefits of natural lighting in passive design?
a)
Improved indoor comfort and quality of life
b)
Reduced carbon footprint and lower operating costs
c)
Energy efficiency and visual appeal
d)
All of the above
7.
Passive design incorporates features like shading devices, thermal mass, and natural ventilation to keep indoor spaces cool and comfortable in hot and arid climates.
a)
Partially true
b)
True
c)
Not mentioned
d)
False
8.
What does passive design prioritize?
a)
The use of energy-intensive materials
b)
The use of artificial lighting
c)
The use of mechanical ventilation systems
d)
The use of natural resources
9.
What is the main focus of passive design?
a)
Using mechanical ventilation systems
b)
Reducing operating costs
c)
Maximizing natural lighting
d)
Harnessing solar energy
10.
Passive design is an architectural approach that maximizes the use of natural resources to create comfortable, energy-efficient buildings.
a)
Not mentioned
b)
Partially true
c)
True
d)
False
11.
What are the benefits of passive solar design?
a)
Reduced carbon footprint and lower operating costs
b)
Improved indoor comfort and quality of life
c)
Energy savings and reduced need for mechanical ventilation
d)
All of the above
12.
Passive design works with the local climate, site conditions, and building materials to reduce the need for artificial heating, cooling, and lighting.
a)
Not mentioned
b)
False
c)
Partially true
d)
True
13.
Passive solar design focuses on harnessing solar energy.
a)
Not mentioned
b)
True
c)
False
d)
Partially true
14.
How does site orientation impact temperature control in passive design?
a)
It determines the amount of natural lighting
b)
It affects the need for mechanical ventilation
c)
It determines the size of windows
d)
It affects the cost of materials
15.
Natural lighting is not beneficial in passive design.
a)
True
b)
Partially true
c)
False
d)
Not mentioned
16.
Materials with high thermal mass, such as concrete or adobe, absorb and store heat during the day and release it slowly at night, stabilizing indoor temperatures.
a)
False
b)
Partially true
c)
True
d)
Not mentioned
17.
Passive design has no environmental or cost benefits.
a)
Not mentioned
b)
Partially true
c)
False
d)
True
18.
What role does local climate play in passive design?
a)
It determines the size of windows
b)
It determines the orientation of the building
c)
It affects the cost of materials
d)
It affects the need for mechanical ventilation
19.
What are the environmental and cost benefits of passive design?
a)
Energy savings and reduced need for mechanical ventilation
b)
Reduced carbon footprint and lower operating costs
c)
Improved indoor comfort and quality of life
d)
All of the above
20.
Natural ventilation is not important in passive design.
a)
Partially true
b)
Not mentioned
c)
False
d)
True
21.

Which of the Following are Passive solutions?

a)

Wind Energy

b)

High performance glazing

c)

Heat recovery ventilation

d)

District heating and district cooling

22.

What do we call the concrete slab that stores heat in a passive house?

a)

kinetic energy storage

b)

a heat sink

c)

a cold resevoir

d)

a thermal mass

23.

When is the sun highest in the sky?

a)

summer

b)

autumn

c)

winter

d)

spring

24.

A passive house should have no _________________.

a)

ventilation

b)

insulation

c)

concrete floors

d)

air leaks

25.

The windows in a passive house should be...

a)

triple glazed

b)

single glazed

c)

opaque

d)

tinted

26.

An HRV system provides ___________________ for the passive house.

a)

damp air

b)

fresh air

c)

clean water

d)

insulation

27.

A passive house can use up to ________ less energy than a normal house

a)

90%

b)

10%

c)

1%

d)

100%

28.

From the options below choose the statement which best defines "Thermal Bridging"

a)

Thermal Bridging is the prevention of heat loss in a building.

b)

Thermal Bridging is when materials that are poorer insulators than surrounding materials come in contact; allowing heat to flow through the path created.

c)

Thermal Bridging is a property that enables building materials to absorb, store, and later release significant amounts of heat.

d)

Thermal Bridging is the transfer of heat from room to room via the MVHR system.

29.

From the list below please select the advantages of the MVHR system

a)

Remove Stale Air

b)

Increase Air Infiltration

c)

Maintain adequate Heating and Cooling

d)

Energy Efficient

30.

The sun rises in the

a)

East

b)

West

c)

North

d)

South

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