Quiz: Secondary Glazing Systems

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This quiz refers to the article “Existing Building Energy Consumption and the Opportunity of Secondary Glazing System Window Attachments” in the Winter/Spring 2019 BOC Bulletin. To earn one maintenance point towards your annual BOC credential maintenance, read the article and then take this short quiz based on the material.

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QUIZ: Secondary Glazing Systems

1) How does SGS work?*
- A. It’s attached to the interior of the existing window.
- B. It’s attached to the exterior of the existing window.
- C. It’s a coating that’s added to the existing window.
- D. It replaces the existing window entirely.
2) SGS is an ideal solution for what scenario?*
- A. Commercial buildings with low-e windows.
- B. Commercial buildings with single-paned windows.
- C. New commercial construction.
- D. Single-family, residential buildings.
3) What is the largest energy end-use of most existing buildings?*
- A. Windows
- B. HVAC
- C. Lighting
- D. Appliances
4. Combining SGS with a high-performance HVAC upgrade can reduce energy consumption by approximately:*
- A. 15%
- B. 30%
- C. 50%
- D. 90%
5) Why are buildings constructed after 1990 less ideal for SGS upgrades?*
- A. They are harder for SGS to match aesthetically.
- B. They are more likely to already have double-paned windows.
- C. They already have SGS.
- D. SGS can’t fit in newer window frames.
6) What is a common barrier to window replacement?*
- A. Installation is disruptive to tenants.
- B. New windows aren’t aesthetically pleasing.
- C. There’s no energy savings benefit.
- D. Tenants are happy with building comfort.
7) On average, how long does it take to install SGS?*
- A. Up to 30 hours per window.
- B. Up to one day per window.
- C. Up to one hour per window.
- D. Up to 30 minutes per window.
8) Which of the following is NOT a tenant benefit of SGS?*
- A. Improves thermal comfort.
- B. Reduces glare.
- C. Eliminates the need for overhead lights.
- D. Reduces outside noise.
9) What is the market potential for SGS in the Pacific Northwest?*
- A. More than 300,000 commercial buildings.
- B. More than 30,000 commercial buildings.
- C. More than 3,000 commercial buildings.
- D. More than 300 commercial buildings.
10) Which of the following is an example of a window attachment?*
- A. Storm windows
- B. Blinds
- C. Secondary glazing systems
- D. All of the above
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