BPI Building Science Principles Exam Combined Set Test Questions With Revised Correct Answers

BPI Building Science Principles
Exam Combined Set Test
Questions With Revised Correct
Answers

What are "The Big Three" - moving into, out of, and around the
space you are in? - ANSWER -Heat
-Air
-Moisture


What is the systematic approach to home performance? -
ANSWER Improving:
-comfort
-health
-safety
-energy efficiency
-durability (of materials)
Also includes: IAQ

,What are the three (3) building science principles? - ANSWER
-Physics
-Chemistry
-Thermodynamics.


Examples of components in the home that interact with each
other - ANSWER -Heating and cooling systems
-Mechanical ventilation (such as exhaust fans)
-Doors and windows.
**Also, differences in temperature and humidity play a role.


Another name for 'house-as-a-system' - ANSWER 'whole-
house' approach


Any type of work done on the house such as air sealing, adding
insulation, replacing a door or window, or installing mechanical
ventilation will impact on the 'system' and how it functions?
True or False - ANSWER True.


If you change something you have to make sure something else
doesn't need adjusted or added (ie. ventilation) for a tight
house. You can actually cause more damage by trying to make a

, house more efficient if you do not think of the 'house-as-a-
system or have a 'whole-house' approach when doing retrofit
work.


BPI's motto: First, do no harm!


The components of a house fall into four (4) general
categories: - ANSWER -Building
-Mechanicals
-Environment
-Occupants


Building examples: - ANSWER -foundation
-roof
-doors


Mechanicals examples: - ANSWER -heating
-cooling
-ventilation
-electrical (lighting & appliances)
-plumbing