BPI Building Science Principles Exam Test with Verified Answers Graded A+
1. The fundamental scientific principles that govern b. building science
home performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics
2. The components of a house can be said to fall into c. occupants
four general categories: building, mechanicals, envi-
ronment, and:
a. structure
b. ventilations
c. occupants
d. energy
3. What type of foundation involves significant excava- d. basement
tion, 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
4. A sloping framing member that supports the roof is a. rafter
called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay
5. A vertical framing member that supports an interior or c. stud
exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay
6. An object at rest is said to possess why type of ener- b. potential
gy?
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, BPI Building Science Principles Exam Test with Verified Answers Graded A+
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic
7. The transfer of heat through materials in contact is c. conduction
called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
d. radiation
8. The border between conditioned and unconditioned c. thermal bound-
space in a house is called the: ary
a. building envelope
b. temperature gradiant
c. thermal boundary
d. convective loop
9. Loose fiberglass can be held together with adhesive d. batts
to create:
a. pockets
b. bays
c. dense-pack
d. batts
10. Which of the following is a measure of how fast heat a. U-value
moves through a material?
a. U-value
b. overall R-value
c. permeability
d. delta T
11. Which of the following is the difference in measured c. delta P
air pressure between two areas?
a. relative humidity
b. steady-state efficiency (SSE)
c. delta P
d. delta T
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1. The fundamental scientific principles that govern b. building science
home performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics
2. The components of a house can be said to fall into c. occupants
four general categories: building, mechanicals, envi-
ronment, and:
a. structure
b. ventilations
c. occupants
d. energy
3. What type of foundation involves significant excava- d. basement
tion, 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
4. A sloping framing member that supports the roof is a. rafter
called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay
5. A vertical framing member that supports an interior or c. stud
exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay
6. An object at rest is said to possess why type of ener- b. potential
gy?
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, BPI Building Science Principles Exam Test with Verified Answers Graded A+
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic
7. The transfer of heat through materials in contact is c. conduction
called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
d. radiation
8. The border between conditioned and unconditioned c. thermal bound-
space in a house is called the: ary
a. building envelope
b. temperature gradiant
c. thermal boundary
d. convective loop
9. Loose fiberglass can be held together with adhesive d. batts
to create:
a. pockets
b. bays
c. dense-pack
d. batts
10. Which of the following is a measure of how fast heat a. U-value
moves through a material?
a. U-value
b. overall R-value
c. permeability
d. delta T
11. Which of the following is the difference in measured c. delta P
air pressure between two areas?
a. relative humidity
b. steady-state efficiency (SSE)
c. delta P
d. delta T
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