BPI Building Science Principles- Questions and Answers Already Passed

BPI Building Science Principles- Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary goal of building science? a) To reduce construction costs b) To improve energy efficiency, comfort, and durability c) To increase the size of buildings d) To simplify construction techniques b) To improve energy efficiency, comfort, and durability What is the primary method of heat transfer in a building? a) Conduction b) Convection c) Radiation d) All of the above d) All of the above Which of the following materials is the best thermal insulator? a) Metal 2 b) Wood c) Fiberglass d) Concrete c) Fiberglass What is the primary function of a vapor barrier? a) To prevent air leakage b) To block water vapor from moving through walls c) To improve structural strength d) To reduce noise transmission b) To block water vapor from moving through walls Which type of heat flow occurs when warm air rises and cooler air sinks? a) Conduction b) Convection c) Radiation d) Evaporation b) Convection 3 What is the term for the rate at which air infiltrates or escapes a building? a) Air pressure b) Air exchange rate c) Thermal conductivity d) Ventilation load b) Air exchange rate Which of the following best describes the "building envelope"? a) The structural frame of the building b) The materials used to construct walls and roofs c) The boundary between conditioned and unconditioned spaces d) The design of the building’s interior spaces c) The boundary between conditioned and unconditioned spaces What does R-value measure? a) The ability of a material to reflect heat b) The resistance to heat flow through a material 4 c) The rate of air exchange in a building d) The thickness of insulation materials b) The resistance to heat flow through a material