BPI Building Science Principles-Exam
Questions and Answers9
Home Energy Scores that are compared to each other will be most affected by...
a. the time of year.
b. location
c. orientation
d. size - ANSWERS -d. size
The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -d. basement
A sloping framing member that supports the roof is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay - ANSWERS -a. rafter
A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay - ANSWERS -c. stud
An object at rest is said to possess why type of energy?
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic - ANSWERS -b. potential
The transfer of heat through materials in contact is called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
Questions and Answers9
Home Energy Scores that are compared to each other will be most affected by...
a. the time of year.
b. location
c. orientation
d. size - ANSWERS -d. size
The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -d. basement
A sloping framing member that supports the roof is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay - ANSWERS -a. rafter
A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay - ANSWERS -c. stud
An object at rest is said to possess why type of energy?
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic - ANSWERS -b. potential
The transfer of heat through materials in contact is called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
