BPI BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS

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BPI BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES |
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS



The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are
collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics -correct-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 -correct-answer-c. occupants




What is the technical term for moisture movement in a house?
a. moisture flow

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b. moisture transport
c. moisture action
d. moisture transfer -correct-answer-b. moisture transport




The rate at which water vapor passes through a material is measured in:
a. perms
b. therms
c. CFM
d. ACH -correct-answer-a. perms




What is the general term for systems that condition the air in certain parts of a
house?
a. space heating and cooling
b. domestic hot water (DHW)
c. mechanical ventilation
d. photovoltaic (PV) -correct-answer-a. space heating and cooling




What are the highest efficiency or sealed combustion venting pipes made of?
a. galvanized steel
b. stainless steel