BPI Certification Exam Verified 2024
1000 watts equals how many kilowatts? - ANSWER-1 kilowatt
25 pascals equals how many inches of water column - ANSWER-0.1 inches
According to the U.S. Dept of Energy, a homeowner can expect to save 10-20% on their
energy bills simply by what? - ANSWER-Air sealing
AFUE Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency - ANSWER-Identifies how efficiently the
appliance (Usually a furnace or boiler) converts the potential energy of the fuel to heat,
on average, over a typical year. The higher percent, the more efficient the unit.
Air flow through insulation greatly reduces - ANSWER-R-Value
Appliances that are considered energy hogs - ANSWER-Refrigerators and freezers
Asset Model - ANSWER-Whole-building energy simulation in which occupancy-related
factors are configured to represent a standardized set of operating conditions - probably
new construction
Baffling - ANSWER-Installing an insulation clearance dam to keep space between the
insulation and the pipe
Balloon Framed Construction - ANSWER-Features wall studs that may be two stories
high. Studs usually have no top plate or bottom plate. Stud cavities are often open to
the basement and to the attic. Common in wood frame homes built before 1940.
Basic Heat Loss Calculation - ANSWER-Q= U x A x delta T
BTU British Thermal Units - ANSWER-The amount of energy required to raise one
pound of water's temperature 1 degree.
Building Enclosure - ANSWER-The system or assembly of components that provides
environmental separation between the conditioned space and the exterior ebvironment
Chimney - ANSWER-
Combustible Gas Detector (CGD) - ANSWER-Helps detect the location of gas leaks.
Combustion Analyzer - ANSWER-Measures the content of flue gases. Used in BPI
testing to get carbon monoxide readings.
Condensation - ANSWER-Forms when air comes in contact with a surface at or below
the dew point
, Convection - ANSWER-The flow of heat through liquids such as water and air
Dew point - ANSWER-The point at which air is saturated (100% Rh) and condensation
occurs
Ducts are sealed with - ANSWER-
Each kitchen should have a demand controlled exhaust fan that operates at a minimum
of ___________ CFM. - ANSWER-100 CFM
Energy - ANSWER-A measurable quantity of heat, work, or light and can be broken
down into two categories.
Energy Modeling - ANSWER-Energy modeling software is about estimating energy
consumption and potential energy savings.
Estimate savings for refrigerator replacement - ANSWER-Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers may have some information
Exfiltration - ANSWER-Occurs when air unintentionally flows out of a home from inside.
First Law of Thermodynamics - ANSWER-Energy is neither created or destroyed.
Energy moves from place to place. Energy changes from one form to another.
First priority for air sealing - ANSWER-If there is an attached garage, that is the first
priority. If no garage, between the attics and living spaces
For air leakage to occur, you need ...... - ANSWER-A pressure difference and a hole
For every 1 CFM of exfiltration, there will be 1 CFM of _____________ - ANSWER-
Infiltration
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWER-The Authority Having Jurisdiction [AHJ] is the
organization, office, or individual with final and ultimate authority for approving
equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure, where jurisdiction includes the
governmental or administrative territory within which authority may be exercised, and
also the regulate.
Heating and cooling, varies with outdoor temperatures - ANSWER-Seasonal
Consumption
Heating Degree Days - ANSWER-Tells you typical annual heating loads for a region
HERS (Home Energy Rating System) - ANSWER-Standardized methods for rating a
home's energy efficiency.
1000 watts equals how many kilowatts? - ANSWER-1 kilowatt
25 pascals equals how many inches of water column - ANSWER-0.1 inches
According to the U.S. Dept of Energy, a homeowner can expect to save 10-20% on their
energy bills simply by what? - ANSWER-Air sealing
AFUE Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency - ANSWER-Identifies how efficiently the
appliance (Usually a furnace or boiler) converts the potential energy of the fuel to heat,
on average, over a typical year. The higher percent, the more efficient the unit.
Air flow through insulation greatly reduces - ANSWER-R-Value
Appliances that are considered energy hogs - ANSWER-Refrigerators and freezers
Asset Model - ANSWER-Whole-building energy simulation in which occupancy-related
factors are configured to represent a standardized set of operating conditions - probably
new construction
Baffling - ANSWER-Installing an insulation clearance dam to keep space between the
insulation and the pipe
Balloon Framed Construction - ANSWER-Features wall studs that may be two stories
high. Studs usually have no top plate or bottom plate. Stud cavities are often open to
the basement and to the attic. Common in wood frame homes built before 1940.
Basic Heat Loss Calculation - ANSWER-Q= U x A x delta T
BTU British Thermal Units - ANSWER-The amount of energy required to raise one
pound of water's temperature 1 degree.
Building Enclosure - ANSWER-The system or assembly of components that provides
environmental separation between the conditioned space and the exterior ebvironment
Chimney - ANSWER-
Combustible Gas Detector (CGD) - ANSWER-Helps detect the location of gas leaks.
Combustion Analyzer - ANSWER-Measures the content of flue gases. Used in BPI
testing to get carbon monoxide readings.
Condensation - ANSWER-Forms when air comes in contact with a surface at or below
the dew point
, Convection - ANSWER-The flow of heat through liquids such as water and air
Dew point - ANSWER-The point at which air is saturated (100% Rh) and condensation
occurs
Ducts are sealed with - ANSWER-
Each kitchen should have a demand controlled exhaust fan that operates at a minimum
of ___________ CFM. - ANSWER-100 CFM
Energy - ANSWER-A measurable quantity of heat, work, or light and can be broken
down into two categories.
Energy Modeling - ANSWER-Energy modeling software is about estimating energy
consumption and potential energy savings.
Estimate savings for refrigerator replacement - ANSWER-Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers may have some information
Exfiltration - ANSWER-Occurs when air unintentionally flows out of a home from inside.
First Law of Thermodynamics - ANSWER-Energy is neither created or destroyed.
Energy moves from place to place. Energy changes from one form to another.
First priority for air sealing - ANSWER-If there is an attached garage, that is the first
priority. If no garage, between the attics and living spaces
For air leakage to occur, you need ...... - ANSWER-A pressure difference and a hole
For every 1 CFM of exfiltration, there will be 1 CFM of _____________ - ANSWER-
Infiltration
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWER-The Authority Having Jurisdiction [AHJ] is the
organization, office, or individual with final and ultimate authority for approving
equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure, where jurisdiction includes the
governmental or administrative territory within which authority may be exercised, and
also the regulate.
Heating and cooling, varies with outdoor temperatures - ANSWER-Seasonal
Consumption
Heating Degree Days - ANSWER-Tells you typical annual heating loads for a region
HERS (Home Energy Rating System) - ANSWER-Standardized methods for rating a
home's energy efficiency.
