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The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are
collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics- ANSWER: b. building science
The components of a house can be said to fall into four general categories:
building, mechanicals, environment, and:
a. structure
b. ventilations
c. occupants
d. energy- ANSWER: c. occupants
What type of foundation involves significant excavation, but adds a floor to a
house and provides space for mechanical equipment, ductwork, and utilities?
a. slab-on-grade
b. crawlspace
c. deep
d. basement- ANSWER: d. basement
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A sloping framing member that supports the roof is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay- ANSWER: a. rafter
A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay- ANSWER: c. stud
An object at rest is said to possess why type of energy?
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic- ANSWER: b. potential
The transfer of heat through materials in contact is called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
d. radiation- ANSWER: c. conduction
The border between conditioned and unconditioned space in a house is called the:
BPI BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES EXAM||
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CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2024-2025
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The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are
collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics- ANSWER: b. building science
The components of a house can be said to fall into four general categories:
building, mechanicals, environment, and:
a. structure
b. ventilations
c. occupants
d. energy- ANSWER: c. occupants
What type of foundation involves significant excavation, but adds a floor to a
house and provides space for mechanical equipment, ductwork, and utilities?
a. slab-on-grade
b. crawlspace
c. deep
d. basement- ANSWER: d. basement
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A sloping framing member that supports the roof is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay- ANSWER: a. rafter
A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay- ANSWER: c. stud
An object at rest is said to possess why type of energy?
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic- ANSWER: b. potential
The transfer of heat through materials in contact is called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
d. radiation- ANSWER: c. conduction
The border between conditioned and unconditioned space in a house is called the: