ABAA Certified Air Barrier Specialist Practice
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What is the purpose of the ABAA As a risk management program, it aims to build
Site Quality Assurance Program better-built buildings.
(QAP)?
List the key requirements in the Research and Development
ABAA Site Quality Assurance Standards and Specifications
Program. Material Evaluations
Contractor Accreditation
Installer Training
Installer Certification
Documentation
Site Audits
Data Tracking
Continual Improvement
Third Party Warranty (Optional)
What obligations does a -Agrees not to change the material properties of
manufacturer have when they have an evaluated material.
an ABAA evaluated air barrier -Provide technical assistance on projects.
material? -To participate in the conflict resolution process
during installation issues.
-To replace any defective material without cost.
, Why are the manufacturer, It provides the best installation by holding each
contractor, and installer tied party accountable, improves coordination, and
together within a QAP? quality standards are consistently met from
production to installation.
What is the benefit to the It reduces the risk of legal action against the
manufacturer of a site audit? manufacturer.
List the components that make up a -Building Envelope
building. -Mechanical HVAC Systems
-Occupants
Describe the physics of heat Heat moves from hot to cold through
movement. conduction, convection, and radiation.
Describe the physics of air Due to wind, stack effect, and mechanical
movement. systems, air pressures will eternally work to
equalize pressures.
Describe the physics of moisture -In the form of liquid, moisture moves due to
movement. gravity or capillary flow.
-In the form of vapor, moisture will move from
high vapor pressure to low vapor pressure. It will
also move along air movement pathways.
How does insulation affect the Insulation slows down the movement of air, which
movement of heat, air, and also slows the movement of heat.
moisture?
Test Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) | Graded A+ | New Update 2026/27
Save
Terms in this set (74)
What is the purpose of the ABAA As a risk management program, it aims to build
Site Quality Assurance Program better-built buildings.
(QAP)?
List the key requirements in the Research and Development
ABAA Site Quality Assurance Standards and Specifications
Program. Material Evaluations
Contractor Accreditation
Installer Training
Installer Certification
Documentation
Site Audits
Data Tracking
Continual Improvement
Third Party Warranty (Optional)
What obligations does a -Agrees not to change the material properties of
manufacturer have when they have an evaluated material.
an ABAA evaluated air barrier -Provide technical assistance on projects.
material? -To participate in the conflict resolution process
during installation issues.
-To replace any defective material without cost.
, Why are the manufacturer, It provides the best installation by holding each
contractor, and installer tied party accountable, improves coordination, and
together within a QAP? quality standards are consistently met from
production to installation.
What is the benefit to the It reduces the risk of legal action against the
manufacturer of a site audit? manufacturer.
List the components that make up a -Building Envelope
building. -Mechanical HVAC Systems
-Occupants
Describe the physics of heat Heat moves from hot to cold through
movement. conduction, convection, and radiation.
Describe the physics of air Due to wind, stack effect, and mechanical
movement. systems, air pressures will eternally work to
equalize pressures.
Describe the physics of moisture -In the form of liquid, moisture moves due to
movement. gravity or capillary flow.
-In the form of vapor, moisture will move from
high vapor pressure to low vapor pressure. It will
also move along air movement pathways.
How does insulation affect the Insulation slows down the movement of air, which
movement of heat, air, and also slows the movement of heat.
moisture?
