BPI Study Guide Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers
What is defined as "the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the
surrounding
environment?"
A.Mean radiant temperature
B.Indoor air quality
C.Heat gain
D.Human thermal comfort - ✔✔Human thermal comfort
Which of the follwing would be most effective against both conductive AND
convective heat
transfer?
A.Fiberglass batts
B.Mineral wool
C.Loose-fill cellulose
D.Rigid foam board - ✔✔Rigid foam board
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,Keeping the interior temperature and relative humidity within acceptable
levels, and ensuring
suitable indoor air quality with an adequate amount of fresh air, are
examples of managing which
of the following components of the home?
A.Building
B.Occupants
C.Mechanicals
D.Environment - ✔✔Environment
What does delta T (ΔT) represent?
A.The temperature at which condensation occurs
B.The thermal resistance of a material
C.The difference in temperature between two areas
D.The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of
water one degree Fahrenheit - ✔✔The difference in temperature between
two areas
What area of science looks specifically at the relationship between heat
and other kinds of
energy?
A.Physics
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,B.Thermodynamics
C.Chemistry
D.Aerodynamics - ✔✔Thermodynamics
The parts of the building assembly that create a boundary between indoor
and outdoor space is
called the:
A.Building envelope
B.Thermal boundary
C.Pressure boundary
D.Radiant barrier - ✔✔Building envelope
What is the technical term for heat movement in the home?
A.Heat flow
B.Heat transport
C.Heat migration
D.Heat transfer - ✔✔Heat transfer
The transfer of heat through empty space is called:
A.Conduction
B.Convection
C.Capillary action
D.Radiation - ✔✔Radiation
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, What type of foundation consists of a concrete slab, several inches thick,
that also serves as the
homes first floor?
A.Slab-on-grade
B.Crawlspace
C.Footing
D.Basement - ✔✔Slab-on-grade
Which of the following examples best illustrates heat transfer by
conduction?
A.A furnace generating heat and circulating it with a fan
B.Someone standing in front of a fireplace and feeling warmth from the
flames
C.Someone holding a cup of coffee and feeling the heat
D.Someone blowing on their cold hands to warm them - ✔✔Someone
holding a cup of coffee and feeling the heat
Which of the following types of insulation has the highest R-value per inch?
A.Cellulose, loose-fill
B.Cellulose, high-density
C.Fiberglass batts
D.Polyisocyanurate - ✔✔Polyisocyanurate
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100% Correct Answers
What is defined as "the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the
surrounding
environment?"
A.Mean radiant temperature
B.Indoor air quality
C.Heat gain
D.Human thermal comfort - ✔✔Human thermal comfort
Which of the follwing would be most effective against both conductive AND
convective heat
transfer?
A.Fiberglass batts
B.Mineral wool
C.Loose-fill cellulose
D.Rigid foam board - ✔✔Rigid foam board
1
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,Keeping the interior temperature and relative humidity within acceptable
levels, and ensuring
suitable indoor air quality with an adequate amount of fresh air, are
examples of managing which
of the following components of the home?
A.Building
B.Occupants
C.Mechanicals
D.Environment - ✔✔Environment
What does delta T (ΔT) represent?
A.The temperature at which condensation occurs
B.The thermal resistance of a material
C.The difference in temperature between two areas
D.The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of
water one degree Fahrenheit - ✔✔The difference in temperature between
two areas
What area of science looks specifically at the relationship between heat
and other kinds of
energy?
A.Physics
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,B.Thermodynamics
C.Chemistry
D.Aerodynamics - ✔✔Thermodynamics
The parts of the building assembly that create a boundary between indoor
and outdoor space is
called the:
A.Building envelope
B.Thermal boundary
C.Pressure boundary
D.Radiant barrier - ✔✔Building envelope
What is the technical term for heat movement in the home?
A.Heat flow
B.Heat transport
C.Heat migration
D.Heat transfer - ✔✔Heat transfer
The transfer of heat through empty space is called:
A.Conduction
B.Convection
C.Capillary action
D.Radiation - ✔✔Radiation
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, What type of foundation consists of a concrete slab, several inches thick,
that also serves as the
homes first floor?
A.Slab-on-grade
B.Crawlspace
C.Footing
D.Basement - ✔✔Slab-on-grade
Which of the following examples best illustrates heat transfer by
conduction?
A.A furnace generating heat and circulating it with a fan
B.Someone standing in front of a fireplace and feeling warmth from the
flames
C.Someone holding a cup of coffee and feeling the heat
D.Someone blowing on their cold hands to warm them - ✔✔Someone
holding a cup of coffee and feeling the heat
Which of the following types of insulation has the highest R-value per inch?
A.Cellulose, loose-fill
B.Cellulose, high-density
C.Fiberglass batts
D.Polyisocyanurate - ✔✔Polyisocyanurate
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