Assignment 334

Task A – Short Answer Question Paper

Candidate Full Name*

Date*

Email address*

Phone Number*

Assessor Name*

Answer all 32 Questions
Test Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

1. Explain what the Reduced Data SAP (RdSAP) software is used for and how it works.*

(3 marks)

2. Identify one low cost measure and one high cost measure.*

(2 marks)

3. Explain how to review data if the calculation will not process.*

(1 mark)

4 (a) Explain the way in which recommendations are generated.*

(1 mark)

4 (b) Give two examples of recommendations.*

(2 marks)

4 (c) Describe the circumstances when it is appropriate to delete recommendations or add free text.*

(1 mark)

5 (a) Explain the circumstances in which items can be recorded as ‘not known’.*

(1 mark)

5 (b) Describe what is affected by the selection of ‘unknown’ or ‘as built’ values in the software.*

(2 marks)

6. Describe a building defect which can occur as a result of carrying out an energy efficiency measure.*

(1 mark)

7. Describe one situation where the building location would impact on the energy efficiency recommendation provided.*

(1 mark)

8. Describe two ways that a DEA could ensure that the information they gather is complete and accurate in order to produce an EPC.*

(2 marks)

9. Identify two critical property features where incorrect choice of values will be significantly detrimental to accuracy.*

(1 mark)

10. Describe the format and content of an Energy Performance Certificate.*

(7 marks)

11. Describe the differences in the Energy Performance Certificate format used in England/Wales and in the Devolved Administrations.*

(2 marks)

12. Describe two implications for the results of an energy assessment when conventions are changed in RdSAP.*

(2 marks)

13. Describe two criteria from the Government’s Scheme Operational Requirements on Accreditation Bodies.*

(2 marks)

14. Describe the special factors to take into account for listed buildings and other heritage factors.*

(1 mark)

15. Describe RdSAP software and explain how to use it correctly.*

(1 mark)

16. Explain one special consideration that applies to buildings of traditional construction in relation to their energy efficiency.*

(1 mark)

17 (a) Identify two areas of potential uncertainty or insufficient information which could affect value attribution for an assessment.*

(2 marks)

17 (b) Explain how to carry out checks to avoid common misattributions when inputting data.*

(1 mark)

18. Describe how to establish the customer’s understanding of the Energy Performance Certification process and their expectations as to outcomes.*

(1 mark)

19 (a) List four components and outcomes of the energy assessment process.*

(2 marks)

19 (b) Describe one likely customer query about the outcome.*

(1 mark)

20 (a) Describe how to use the information technology underpinning the national register for lodgement.*

(2 marks)

20 (b) Describe how to provide necessary audit evidence via electronic transfer.*

(1 mark)

21. Explain why it is important to inform the customer when the Energy Performance Certificate is available.*

(2 marks)

22. Explain the limitations of the approved software and their implications for both ratings and energy efficiency measures.*

(2 marks)

23. Describe the circumstances for a customer, in which the data recorded on the prescribed database may be accessed by others.*

(1 mark)

24. Identify three sources where information can be obtained prior to surveying a dwelling.*

(3 marks)

25. Describe the role of the Energy Performance Certificate within the Green Deal.*

(1 mark)

26. Describe how customers can express an interest in the Green Deal and the first steps in the process.*

(2 marks)

27. Describe three characteristics of good customer service.*

(3 marks)

28 (a) Describe three necessary features of a complaints procedure.*

(2 marks)

28 (b) Describe how customers may access your own complaints procedure.*

(1 mark)

29. Describe two ways to minimise the impact of energy efficiency measures in conservation areas and for listed buildings.*

(2 marks)

30. Explain why ratings and recommendations may differ from past assessments due to changes in methodology or legislation and other differences.*

(3 marks)

31. Explain why predicted savings from energy efficiency measures, based on standard occupancy, may not be achieved in practice.*

(1 mark)

32 (a) Explain the term ‘space heat’.*

(1 mark)

32 (b) Explain the term ‘measures’.*

(1 mark)

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Assignment 334

Task A – Short Answer Question Paper

Candidate Full Name*

Date*

Email address*

Phone Number*

Assessor Name*

Answer all 32 Questions
Test Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

1. Explain what the Reduced Data SAP (RdSAP) software is used for and how it works.*

(3 marks)

2. Identify one low cost measure and one high cost measure.*

(2 marks)

3. Explain how to review data if the calculation will not process.*

(1 mark)

4 (a) Explain the way in which recommendations are generated.*

(1 mark)

4 (b) Give two examples of recommendations.*

(2 marks)

4 (c) Describe the circumstances when it is appropriate to delete recommendations or add free text.*

(1 mark)

5 (a) Explain the circumstances in which items can be recorded as ‘not known’.*

(1 mark)

5 (b) Describe what is affected by the selection of ‘unknown’ or ‘as built’ values in the software.*

(2 marks)

6. Describe a building defect which can occur as a result of carrying out an energy efficiency measure.*

(1 mark)

7. Describe one situation where the building location would impact on the energy efficiency recommendation provided.*

(1 mark)

8. Describe two ways that a DEA could ensure that the information they gather is complete and accurate in order to produce an EPC.*

(2 marks)

9. Identify two critical property features where incorrect choice of values will be significantly detrimental to accuracy.*

(1 mark)

10. Describe the format and content of an Energy Performance Certificate.*

(7 marks)

11. Describe the differences in the Energy Performance Certificate format used in England/Wales and in the Devolved Administrations.*

(2 marks)

12. Describe two implications for the results of an energy assessment when conventions are changed in RdSAP.*

(2 marks)

13. Describe two criteria from the Government’s Scheme Operational Requirements on Accreditation Bodies.*

(2 marks)

14. Describe the special factors to take into account for listed buildings and other heritage factors.*

(1 mark)

15. Describe RdSAP software and explain how to use it correctly.*

(1 mark)

16. Explain one special consideration that applies to buildings of traditional construction in relation to their energy efficiency.*

(1 mark)

17 (a) Identify two areas of potential uncertainty or insufficient information which could affect value attribution for an assessment.*

(2 marks)

17 (b) Explain how to carry out checks to avoid common misattributions when inputting data.*

(1 mark)

18. Describe how to establish the customer’s understanding of the Energy Performance Certification process and their expectations as to outcomes.*

(1 mark)

19 (a) List four components and outcomes of the energy assessment process.*

(2 marks)

19 (b) Describe one likely customer query about the outcome.*

(1 mark)

20 (a) Describe how to use the information technology underpinning the national register for lodgement.*

(2 marks)

20 (b) Describe how to provide necessary audit evidence via electronic transfer.*

(1 mark)

21. Explain why it is important to inform the customer when the Energy Performance Certificate is available.*

(2 marks)

22. Explain the limitations of the approved software and their implications for both ratings and energy efficiency measures.*

(2 marks)

23. Describe the circumstances for a customer, in which the data recorded on the prescribed database may be accessed by others.*

(1 mark)

24. Identify three sources where information can be obtained prior to surveying a dwelling.*

(3 marks)

25. Describe the role of the Energy Performance Certificate within the Green Deal.*

(1 mark)

26. Describe how customers can express an interest in the Green Deal and the first steps in the process.*

(2 marks)

27. Describe three characteristics of good customer service.*

(3 marks)

28 (a) Describe three necessary features of a complaints procedure.*

(2 marks)

28 (b) Describe how customers may access your own complaints procedure.*

(1 mark)

29. Describe two ways to minimise the impact of energy efficiency measures in conservation areas and for listed buildings.*

(2 marks)

30. Explain why ratings and recommendations may differ from past assessments due to changes in methodology or legislation and other differences.*

(3 marks)

31. Explain why predicted savings from energy efficiency measures, based on standard occupancy, may not be achieved in practice.*

(1 mark)

32 (a) Explain the term ‘space heat’.*

(1 mark)

32 (b) Explain the term ‘measures’.*

(1 mark)

This field should be left blank