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The following information is used by permission of the Fairmont Press, Inc. for Managing Energy Costs: A Behavioral and Non-Technical Approach by John Eggink in Lilburn, GA.  www.fairmontpress.com

1. The United States is about 4 percent of the world’s population.  What percentage of the world’s total annual energy usage does the United States consume?

  1. 5 percent
  2. 10 percent
  3. 15 percent
  4. 25 percent

2. Which fuel is used to generate the most energy in the United States?

  1. Coal
  2. Oil
  3. Natural Gas
  4. Nuclear

3. Which fuel is used to generate the most electrical energy in the United States?

  1. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and wood
  2. Nuclear power
  3. Solar and wind energy
  4. Hydroelectric power plants

4. Scientists say the fastest and most cost-effective way to address our energy needs is to:

  1. Develop all possible domestic sources of oil and gas
  2. Build nuclear power plants
  3. Develop more hydroelectric power plants
  4. Promote energy conservation

5. Which places more carbon dioxide emissions in the air?

  1. The electrical power industry
  2. The transportation sector
  3. The manufacturing sector
  4. The computer industry

6. The largest human-caused source of mercury emissions in the air and sulfur dioxide emissions in the United States is:

  1. The electrical power industry
  2. The transportation sector
  3. The manufacturing sector
  4. The computer industry

7. On average, leaving on one computer every night and on weekends places the following emissions in the atmosphere:

  1. 1/3 pound sulfur dioxide and 2 pounds of carbon dioxide
  2. 1/2 pound sulfur dioxide and 5 pounds of carbon dioxide
  3. 1 pound sulfur dioxide and 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide
  4. 3 pounds sulfur dioxide and 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide

8. How much money can be saved per year by turning off one computer and monitor every night and on weekends?

  1. $5 or less
  2. $25
  3. $50
  4. $75 or more

9. Turning off flourescent lights when leaving a room is:

  1. Not a good idea as turning lights back on uses more energy than leaving them on
  2. Not a good idea since turning lights off shortens their life
  3. Answers a and b
  4. A great idea to save energy

10. Transformers and power supplies, those small blocks attached to the power cord of many appliances and electronic devices:

  1. Do not use energy when the appliance is turned off
  2. Continue to consume energy even when the appliance is turned off
  3. It depends on the appliance. The transformer or power supply may, or may not, use energy when the appliance is turned off
  4. Use so little energy that it really doesn’t matter

11. Organizations that truly maximize energy savings

  1. Utilize technology
  2. Solicit help of employees
  3. Have high organizational energy IQs
  4. All of the above

12. What percentage of time do office machines idle in a normal workday?

  1. Up to 15%
  2. Up to 45%
  3. Up to 65%
  4. Up to 90%

13. How much do you think Cecil County Public Schools spends on electrical bills annually?

  1. $100,000
  2. $500,000
  3. $1 million
  4. Over $2 million

Answers:

1 = D, 2 = B, 3 = A, 4 = D, 5 = A, 6 = A, 7 = D, 8 = D, 9 = D, 10 = B, 11 = D, 12 = D, 13 = D