BPI PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What health and safety diagnostic test measures the amount of incomplete
combustion? - ANSWERCarbon Monoxide
T/F CFM is a measurement of pressure? - ANSWERFalse
An exterior wall has an R-Value of R-25- what is the corresponding U-Value? -
ANSWER.04
Pascals is a measurement of what? - ANSWERPressure
Diffusion is: - ANSWERHow moisture travels through solid material.
T/F Dew point is the temp at which air is full of moisture and cannot store any more.
Moisture will form on any object that has a temp above the air temp? - ANSWERFalse
Stack efforts occurs when: - ANSWERIndoor temps are higher at the highest point in
the structure.
A wall measures 50ft long and is 8ft high, what is the net sqft if there is one 3'0 by 6'8
door and 2 windows that measure 30" by 36"? - ANSWER365sq.ft
What course of action would be necessary if frost and icicles are noted in an attic during
the winter? - ANSWERAir seal the attic
Using the ASHRAE 62-89 building airflow standards, determine the BAS for a 5
component, 2 storey, 2200sq.ft home, 8ft ceilings with a 1100sq.ft basement located in
NJ? - ANSWER200.2 cfm
What tool can be used to measure relative humidity? - ANSWERSling physchrometer
T/F OSHA sets workplace standards? - ANSWERTrue
A 3 story house measures 45ft by 35ft with 9ft ceilings, what is the sq.ft of the exterior
walls? - ANSWER4320Sq.ft
A wall assembly comprised of siding- R-2.7, sheathing- R-2, fiberglass batting R-13, 1/2
Sheetrock R-1.3. What is the combined thermal integrity expressed in U-Value? -
ANSWER.05
Adjusting the manometer baseline reading is necessary because? - ANSWERInterior
stack effect
, Exterior wind pressure
The blower doors inaccuracy
The NFPA has governance over: - ANSWEREnsuring that all installed air sealing
materials in regard to chimneys does not pose any potential fire hazards
High density insulation should be installed at what minimum density? - ANSWER3.5lbs
per cubic ft
Each bag of cellulose insulation covers 30sq.ft installed at high density in a 2" by 4" by
8" wall. How many bags would be needed if the wall is 65ft long? - ANSWER18 bags
What energy conservation measure typically offers the quickest payback? -
ANSWERAir sealing
BPI standards call for stopping work when? - ANSWER1)Ambient CO levels exceed
35ppm
2The draft reading in the heating system vent pipe is more negative than the CAZ
3)Large crack and holes are noted above a suspended ceiling
T/F The warmer the air temperature, the less moisture it can hold? - ANSWERFalse
With the blower door fan depressurizing the house at 50 pascals, a pressure pan readir
Reveals - .5 pa. What can be determined from this? - ANSWERThe duct is more
connected to the outdoors
What is the simple payback in years of an energy conservation measure if the labor cost
is
$800, the material cost is $1400 and the anticipated savings is $30 a month? -
ANSWER6 years
26. Which of the following is required before conducting a blower door test? -
ANSWERDisabling the combustion appliances
27. What is the proper placement of the testing device when measuring draft in a vent
pipe? - ANSWERAt a point beyond the draft diverter and not on a bend approximately
equal to twice the
vent diameter
28. If the ASHRAE Building Airflow Standards and the actual cfm50 number indicate
that the home
is below minimum ventilation guidelines, what step(s) are applicable - ANSWERRequire
that mechanical ventilation be installed
A kneewall is 6 feet high, the kneewall attic floor is 8 feet wide, what is the length of the
slope? - ANSWER10 feet
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What health and safety diagnostic test measures the amount of incomplete
combustion? - ANSWERCarbon Monoxide
T/F CFM is a measurement of pressure? - ANSWERFalse
An exterior wall has an R-Value of R-25- what is the corresponding U-Value? -
ANSWER.04
Pascals is a measurement of what? - ANSWERPressure
Diffusion is: - ANSWERHow moisture travels through solid material.
T/F Dew point is the temp at which air is full of moisture and cannot store any more.
Moisture will form on any object that has a temp above the air temp? - ANSWERFalse
Stack efforts occurs when: - ANSWERIndoor temps are higher at the highest point in
the structure.
A wall measures 50ft long and is 8ft high, what is the net sqft if there is one 3'0 by 6'8
door and 2 windows that measure 30" by 36"? - ANSWER365sq.ft
What course of action would be necessary if frost and icicles are noted in an attic during
the winter? - ANSWERAir seal the attic
Using the ASHRAE 62-89 building airflow standards, determine the BAS for a 5
component, 2 storey, 2200sq.ft home, 8ft ceilings with a 1100sq.ft basement located in
NJ? - ANSWER200.2 cfm
What tool can be used to measure relative humidity? - ANSWERSling physchrometer
T/F OSHA sets workplace standards? - ANSWERTrue
A 3 story house measures 45ft by 35ft with 9ft ceilings, what is the sq.ft of the exterior
walls? - ANSWER4320Sq.ft
A wall assembly comprised of siding- R-2.7, sheathing- R-2, fiberglass batting R-13, 1/2
Sheetrock R-1.3. What is the combined thermal integrity expressed in U-Value? -
ANSWER.05
Adjusting the manometer baseline reading is necessary because? - ANSWERInterior
stack effect
, Exterior wind pressure
The blower doors inaccuracy
The NFPA has governance over: - ANSWEREnsuring that all installed air sealing
materials in regard to chimneys does not pose any potential fire hazards
High density insulation should be installed at what minimum density? - ANSWER3.5lbs
per cubic ft
Each bag of cellulose insulation covers 30sq.ft installed at high density in a 2" by 4" by
8" wall. How many bags would be needed if the wall is 65ft long? - ANSWER18 bags
What energy conservation measure typically offers the quickest payback? -
ANSWERAir sealing
BPI standards call for stopping work when? - ANSWER1)Ambient CO levels exceed
35ppm
2The draft reading in the heating system vent pipe is more negative than the CAZ
3)Large crack and holes are noted above a suspended ceiling
T/F The warmer the air temperature, the less moisture it can hold? - ANSWERFalse
With the blower door fan depressurizing the house at 50 pascals, a pressure pan readir
Reveals - .5 pa. What can be determined from this? - ANSWERThe duct is more
connected to the outdoors
What is the simple payback in years of an energy conservation measure if the labor cost
is
$800, the material cost is $1400 and the anticipated savings is $30 a month? -
ANSWER6 years
26. Which of the following is required before conducting a blower door test? -
ANSWERDisabling the combustion appliances
27. What is the proper placement of the testing device when measuring draft in a vent
pipe? - ANSWERAt a point beyond the draft diverter and not on a bend approximately
equal to twice the
vent diameter
28. If the ASHRAE Building Airflow Standards and the actual cfm50 number indicate
that the home
is below minimum ventilation guidelines, what step(s) are applicable - ANSWERRequire
that mechanical ventilation be installed
A kneewall is 6 feet high, the kneewall attic floor is 8 feet wide, what is the length of the
slope? - ANSWER10 feet
