Building Matters Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed Latest Update 2025-2026
The primary purpose of housewrap (Tyvek) is to: - Answers A channel water to weepholes.
B REDUCE AIR INFILTRATION/DRAFTS.
C increase the insulation value in the exterior walls.
D make exterior siding easier to install.
E reduce the likelihood of ice dams.
Flashing is always installed: - Answers A BOTTOM TO TOP.
B top to bottom.
C it doesn't matter.
The component in cloud #1 in the accompanying sketch is: - Answers A lockstrip gasket.
B FIRE SAFING.
C EIFS material.
D GFRC material.
E a high-range caulk.
What is the primary function of the steel angle in cloud #2 ? - Answers A Prevent cracking in the
stone wall panel
B Allow for horizontal movement of the stone wall panel.
C Allow for vertical movement of the stone wall panel.
D Distribute pressure evenly on the window head below.
E BRACE THE STONE WALL PANEL AGAINST TILTING.
Masonry veneer curtain walls: - Answers A are supported from below.
B are hung from above.
C have weep holes at the shelf angles.
D do not need wall ties.
E A AND C
F b and d.
, What is the function of the horizontal aluminum member shown in the accompanying image? -
Answers A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
B Air barrier
C Pressure-equalization chamber
D Weep hole
E Thermal break
If your building skin was a complex, undulating surface what cladding material would you likely
specify, given that you would like to keep the cladding light as possible. - Answers A Stone
Cladding
B COMPOSITE PANELS OF FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS
C Precast Concrete Panels
D Brick Veneer
E an EIFS system
Which of these roof slopes is a low-slope roof? - Answers A A perfectly flat roof
B A 15% SLOPED ROOF
C A 8:12 sloped roof
D A 45-degree roof
E None of these
A vapor retarder should be placed in which location of an exterior wall or roof? - Answers A Cold
Side
B WARM SIDE
C Exterior Side always
D Interior Side always
Which of these roof slopes is a low-slope roof? - Answers A A perfectly flat roof
B 2:12 SLOPED ROOF
C A 8:12 sloped roof
D A 45-degree roof
The primary purpose of housewrap (Tyvek) is to: - Answers A channel water to weepholes.
B REDUCE AIR INFILTRATION/DRAFTS.
C increase the insulation value in the exterior walls.
D make exterior siding easier to install.
E reduce the likelihood of ice dams.
Flashing is always installed: - Answers A BOTTOM TO TOP.
B top to bottom.
C it doesn't matter.
The component in cloud #1 in the accompanying sketch is: - Answers A lockstrip gasket.
B FIRE SAFING.
C EIFS material.
D GFRC material.
E a high-range caulk.
What is the primary function of the steel angle in cloud #2 ? - Answers A Prevent cracking in the
stone wall panel
B Allow for horizontal movement of the stone wall panel.
C Allow for vertical movement of the stone wall panel.
D Distribute pressure evenly on the window head below.
E BRACE THE STONE WALL PANEL AGAINST TILTING.
Masonry veneer curtain walls: - Answers A are supported from below.
B are hung from above.
C have weep holes at the shelf angles.
D do not need wall ties.
E A AND C
F b and d.
, What is the function of the horizontal aluminum member shown in the accompanying image? -
Answers A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
B Air barrier
C Pressure-equalization chamber
D Weep hole
E Thermal break
If your building skin was a complex, undulating surface what cladding material would you likely
specify, given that you would like to keep the cladding light as possible. - Answers A Stone
Cladding
B COMPOSITE PANELS OF FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS
C Precast Concrete Panels
D Brick Veneer
E an EIFS system
Which of these roof slopes is a low-slope roof? - Answers A A perfectly flat roof
B A 15% SLOPED ROOF
C A 8:12 sloped roof
D A 45-degree roof
E None of these
A vapor retarder should be placed in which location of an exterior wall or roof? - Answers A Cold
Side
B WARM SIDE
C Exterior Side always
D Interior Side always
Which of these roof slopes is a low-slope roof? - Answers A A perfectly flat roof
B 2:12 SLOPED ROOF
C A 8:12 sloped roof
D A 45-degree roof
