BPI BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024-2025
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
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
Home Energy Scores that are compared to each other will be most affected by...
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024-2025
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
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
Home Energy Scores that are compared to each other will be most affected by...