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BPI Building Science Principles Exam
Questions And Answers
The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics - Answers✔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 - Answers✔c. occupants
What type of foundation involves significant excavation, but adds a floor to a house and
provides space for mechanical equipment, ductwork, and utilities?
a. slab-on-grade
b. crawlspace
c. deep
d. basement - Answers✔d. basement
A sloping framing member that supports the roof is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
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c. stud
d. bay - Answers✔a. rafter
A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay - Answers✔c. stud
An object at rest is said to possess why type of energy?
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic - Answers✔b. potential
The transfer of heat through materials in contact is called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
d. radiation - Answers✔c. conduction
The border between conditioned and unconditioned space in a house is called the:
a. building envelope
b. temperature gradiant
c. thermal boundary
d. convective loop - Answers✔c. thermal boundary
Loose fiberglass can be held together with adhesive to create:
a. pockets
b. bays
c. dense-pack
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BPI Building Science Principles Exam
Questions And Answers
The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics - Answers✔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 - Answers✔c. occupants
What type of foundation involves significant excavation, but adds a floor to a house and
provides space for mechanical equipment, ductwork, and utilities?
a. slab-on-grade
b. crawlspace
c. deep
d. basement - Answers✔d. basement
A sloping framing member that supports the roof is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
c. stud
d. bay - Answers✔a. rafter
A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay - Answers✔c. stud
An object at rest is said to possess why type of energy?
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic - Answers✔b. potential
The transfer of heat through materials in contact is called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
d. radiation - Answers✔c. conduction
The border between conditioned and unconditioned space in a house is called the:
a. building envelope
b. temperature gradiant
c. thermal boundary
d. convective loop - Answers✔c. thermal boundary
Loose fiberglass can be held together with adhesive to create:
a. pockets
b. bays
c. dense-pack
