Beginning in 2013, which region in the United States will have the highest minimum AFUE rating?

A) The North B) The South
C) The Southwest D) All regions share a minimum AFUE rating.


A

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Refer to the picture below. Choose the correct name for the tool.


A) Flare wrench
B) End wrench
C) Combination wrench
D) Socket wrench

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In choosing material for a girder, the green designer may see some benefits in using ____ instead of built-up lumber girders or steel girders.

A. PVC B. LVL C. plywood D. cast iron

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The president of ChemTech is trying to decide whether to start a new product line or purchase a small company. It is not financially possible to do both. To make the product for a 3-year period will require an initial investment of $250,000. The expected annual cash flows with probabili­ties in parentheses are $75,000 (0.5), $90,000 (0.4), and $150,000 (0.1). To purchase the small company will cost $450,000 now. Market surveys indicate a 55% chance of increased sales for the company and a 45% chance of severe decreases with an annual cash flow of $25,000. If decreases are experienced in the first year, the company will be sold immediately (during year 1) at a price of $200,000. Increased sales could be $100,000 the first 2 years. If this occurs, a deci­sion to expand after 2 years at an

additional investment of $100,000 will be considered. This expansion could generate cash flows with indi­cated probabilities as follows: $120,000 (0.3), $140,000 (0.3), and $175,000 (0.4). If expansion is not chosen, the current size will be maintained with anticipated sales to continue. Assume there are no salvage values on any investments. Use the description given and a 15% per year return to do the following: (a) Construct a decision tree including all values and probabilities. (b) Determine the expected PW values at the “expansion/no expansion” decision node after 2 years provided sales are up. (c) Determine what decision should be made now to offer the greatest return possible for ChemTech. (d ) Explain in words what would happen to the expected values at each decision node if the planning horizon were extended beyond 3 years and all cash flow values continued as forecasted in the description.

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Which of the following should not be done when servicing a condenser?

A. Use a fin comb to straighten any misaligned or bent cooling fins. B. Use a good pressure washer to remove road debris from the condenser fins. C. Use a mild soap solution to help remove road debris from the condenser fins with a soft nylon brush. D. Use a garden hose (low pressure) to rinse soap solution from the condenser.

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