ABAA STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST 100% CORRECT!!
How does heat flow? - ANSWERS-heat flows from a material or space
at one temperature to a material / space at a lower temp. heat flows
from warm to cooler areas.
How does airflow? - ANSWERS-Wind Affect
Stack Effect
Mechanical effect
What is required for air to flow from one area to another - ANSWERS-A
hole and pressure difference from one side to another
What determines the rate of air flow - ANSWERS-The size of the hole
and the pressure differences (from one side to another)
What produces most of the moisture in a building envelope? -
ANSWERS-Water and vapor
What is a perm? - ANSWERS-
How does thermal insulation change the risk of condensation in a
building assembly? - ANSWERS-
, What is water vapor transmission rates not applicable for thick
materials? - ANSWERS-
What is an air barrier material - ANSWERS-building material designated
to provide the primary resistance to air leakage through an air barrier
assembly (this big pieces).
What is the purpose of the ABAA site quality assurance program? -
ANSWERS-To produce better-built building. It provides a means to
choose a material that will function as an air and water resistive
barrier and give the required performance after installation. Also to
help find the right, certified installers.
What are the essential requirements for the ABAA site quality
assurance program? - ANSWERS-1 - Research and development
2 - Standards and Specifications
3 - Material Evaluations
4 - Contract Accreditation
5 - Installer Training
6 - Installer Certification
7 - Documentation
8 - Site Audits / Inspections
9 - Data Tracking
10 - Continual Improvement
11 - 3rd Party Warranty (optional)
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST 100% CORRECT!!
How does heat flow? - ANSWERS-heat flows from a material or space
at one temperature to a material / space at a lower temp. heat flows
from warm to cooler areas.
How does airflow? - ANSWERS-Wind Affect
Stack Effect
Mechanical effect
What is required for air to flow from one area to another - ANSWERS-A
hole and pressure difference from one side to another
What determines the rate of air flow - ANSWERS-The size of the hole
and the pressure differences (from one side to another)
What produces most of the moisture in a building envelope? -
ANSWERS-Water and vapor
What is a perm? - ANSWERS-
How does thermal insulation change the risk of condensation in a
building assembly? - ANSWERS-
, What is water vapor transmission rates not applicable for thick
materials? - ANSWERS-
What is an air barrier material - ANSWERS-building material designated
to provide the primary resistance to air leakage through an air barrier
assembly (this big pieces).
What is the purpose of the ABAA site quality assurance program? -
ANSWERS-To produce better-built building. It provides a means to
choose a material that will function as an air and water resistive
barrier and give the required performance after installation. Also to
help find the right, certified installers.
What are the essential requirements for the ABAA site quality
assurance program? - ANSWERS-1 - Research and development
2 - Standards and Specifications
3 - Material Evaluations
4 - Contract Accreditation
5 - Installer Training
6 - Installer Certification
7 - Documentation
8 - Site Audits / Inspections
9 - Data Tracking
10 - Continual Improvement
11 - 3rd Party Warranty (optional)
