[Bldg-sim] Key Tips for Passing ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Exam

[Wahid Hamed]

Thanks to all for the input. I appreciate everyone's thoughts.


ٌRegards,

Wahid


On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 11:18 PM, Jim Dirkes <jim at buildingperformanceteam.com
> wrote:

> On the other hand….
>
> Tests are often very unpredictable regarding the type of information one
> is expected to know.  Sometimes the people who prepare the test are
> “academic” as opposed to “practical”, sometimes “theoretical” versus
> “hands-on”.
>
> Without remembering specific details, I recall taking the LEED EBOM test
> and thinking to myself that the test-preparers eschewed / disdained
> “reference materials” because it seemed the expectation was that the
> test-taker was supposed to memorize a lot of procedural details that were
> readily available in the USGBC documentation.
>
> I’ve prepared university level tests (as has Dr. Haberl) and it’s always a
> challenge to try to do so and be confident a) that the test covers a good
> cross section of important knowledge, b) is unambiguous and c) is able to
> fairly measure the student’s knowledge.
>
> That said, while it is certainly inappropriate to ask about specific test
> questions, it seems appropriate to ask about the general aspects and focus
> of the test.  It certainly does seem that the world could use a great and
> comprehensive resource on energy modeling!
>
> IBPSA’s BEMBook (http://www.bembook.ibpsa.us/) is a reasonable start,  as
> is www.energy-models.com or Rocky Mountain Institute (
> http://www.rmi.org/EnergyModelingWorkstream  ).
>
> There is a LOT of ground that is *not* covered by those, however!  I have
> a saying that “Some people have 20 years of experience, but 19 of those
> years were repeats of the first year”.  In other words, they haven’t
> learned anything in a long time.  We don’t want to be that person! (and I’m
> not suggesting that any of the people on this forum are that person.
> Actually, if you’re on this or a similar forum, you’re investing in
> continuous improvement!)
>
>
>
>
>
> *James V Dirkes II, PE, BEMP, LEED AP*
> *www.buildingperformanceteam.com*<http://www.buildingperformanceteam.com/>
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>
>
> *From:* Bldg-sim [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Jeff Haberl
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 08, 2014 10:33 AM
> *To:* Wahid Hamed; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Bldg-sim] Key Tips for Passing ASHRAE Certified Building
> Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Exam
>
>
>
> Wahid,
>
>
>
> The ASHRAE BEMP exam is a very hard exam that tests a person(s) knowledge
> about building energy modeling -- all aspects. To this extent it was
> created by modelers to REALLY test one's modeling skills. So, it should
> really be a test of what you know. This is because it is supposed to
> "certify" that someone actually knows something.
>
>
>
> Hence, I don't think it is appropriate for you to ask for "help" from
> others on the Bldg-sim list server.
>
>
>
> If you need help studying for the exam, I suggest you contact IBPSA USA
> and/or others who offer courses and workshops that help one prepare for the
> test.
>
>
>
> Sorry to be such a jerk.
>
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
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>
> *From:* Bldg-sim [bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] on behalf of
> Wahid Hamed [wahid.hamed at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 08, 2014 2:09 AM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] Key Tips for Passing ASHRAE Certified Building
> Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Exam
>
> Dear All,
>
>
>
> I would be grateful if guys who passed the BEMP exam could share their
> tips for passing the exam and their recommendations. how much calculations
> involved? kind of question techniques?, etc.
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Wahid H. Mohamed, LEED AP (BD+C)
>
> Mechanical Project Engineer, Energy Modeler
>
>
>
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