BPI CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
|GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS|
EXAM UPDATED 2026\2027
Recommended setting for a residential water heater. -accurate answer 120 degrees F
Joist -accurate answer A horizontal wood framing member that supports a floor or
ceiling.
Rafter -accurate answer a roof beam that follows the roofs slope
Sill Plate -accurate answer Sits on the foundation wall. Usually gasketed in new
construction. In existing homes, it is sealed
Balloon Framed Construction -accurate 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.
What is the first priority to improve air quality? -accurate answer When feasible,
removal of the contaminant is best. Next, ventilation
What is the recommended CFM for a bathroom fan? -accurate answer 50 CFM
Magnehlic Gauge -accurate answer Analog pressure gauge in pascals, inches of water
column, or psi depending on which version you buy.
, Combustible Gas Detector (CGD) -accurate answer Helps detect the location of gas leaks.
Combustion Analyzer -accurate answer Measures the content of flue gases. Used in BPI
testing to get carbon monoxide readings.
What percentage of household energy usage is for heating? -accurate answer 29%
Heating and cooling, varies with outdoor temperatures -accurate answer Seasonal
Consumption
Usage that isn't related to outdoor temperatures -accurate answer Baseload
Consumption
Each kitchen should have a demand controlled exhaust fan that operates at a minimum of
___________ CFM. -accurate answer 100 CFM
Peak Demand -accurate answer Energy usage when either heating or cooling is added to
baseload. Often the max amount of energy the building uses during a 12-, 30-, or 60- minute
interval during the billing month.
What code holds the most binding legal authority over projects? -accurate answer Local
code always carries most legal force.
What agency develops the guidelines for dealing with asbestos, lead, mold, etc ? -accurate
answer Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which organization Establishes energy performance ratings for windows, doors, and skylights? -
accurate answer NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council
|GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS|
EXAM UPDATED 2026\2027
Recommended setting for a residential water heater. -accurate answer 120 degrees F
Joist -accurate answer A horizontal wood framing member that supports a floor or
ceiling.
Rafter -accurate answer a roof beam that follows the roofs slope
Sill Plate -accurate answer Sits on the foundation wall. Usually gasketed in new
construction. In existing homes, it is sealed
Balloon Framed Construction -accurate 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.
What is the first priority to improve air quality? -accurate answer When feasible,
removal of the contaminant is best. Next, ventilation
What is the recommended CFM for a bathroom fan? -accurate answer 50 CFM
Magnehlic Gauge -accurate answer Analog pressure gauge in pascals, inches of water
column, or psi depending on which version you buy.
, Combustible Gas Detector (CGD) -accurate answer Helps detect the location of gas leaks.
Combustion Analyzer -accurate answer Measures the content of flue gases. Used in BPI
testing to get carbon monoxide readings.
What percentage of household energy usage is for heating? -accurate answer 29%
Heating and cooling, varies with outdoor temperatures -accurate answer Seasonal
Consumption
Usage that isn't related to outdoor temperatures -accurate answer Baseload
Consumption
Each kitchen should have a demand controlled exhaust fan that operates at a minimum of
___________ CFM. -accurate answer 100 CFM
Peak Demand -accurate answer Energy usage when either heating or cooling is added to
baseload. Often the max amount of energy the building uses during a 12-, 30-, or 60- minute
interval during the billing month.
What code holds the most binding legal authority over projects? -accurate answer Local
code always carries most legal force.
What agency develops the guidelines for dealing with asbestos, lead, mold, etc ? -accurate
answer Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which organization Establishes energy performance ratings for windows, doors, and skylights? -
accurate answer NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council
