Owner Builder Questions 305-358 || Questions and Answers.
The dew point in an insulated wall refers to the point where temperature is such that?
a. conduction takes place
b. condensation takes place
c. convection takes place
d. evaporation takes place correct answers b
What should be done first when a lock mechanism on a hinged operable window will not close?
a. move the latch in
b. check the unit for level and plumb
c. move the locking arm in towards the window
d. remove and reinstall the unit correct answers b
How does the use of insulation minimize heat loss?
a. By providing a weather barrier
b. By providing a thermal barrier
c. By providing a vapour barrier
d. By providing an acoustic barrier correct answers b
What is used to fasten sheet or panel-type rigid board insulation?
a. materials according to manufacturers specifications
b. acoustic sealant
c. ringed nails
d. tuck tape correct answers a
Which statement about R-Value is false?
, a. when calculating the R-value of a multi layered assembly (ex, insulation, drywall, exterior
cladding etc) the R-values of each component
b. the R-value of the thermal insulation depends on the type of material
c. each component in the assembly has the same R-value, and when combined determines the
overall R-value of of the assembly.
d. The higher the r-value, the greater the insulation effectiveness correct answers c
What is not a potential source of carbon monoxide gas in a residential dwelling?
a. an interior wood burning fireplace or insert
b. a gas fired kitchen oven or range
c. an open carport adjacent to living space
d. fuel-fired water heating equipment within the dwelling correct answers c
In an HRV system, what is the minimum recommend distance between the intake and exhaust
a. 4 feet
b. 3 feet
c. 6 feet
d. 8 feet correct answers c
What type of dwelling is not acceptable an an owner built home?
a. a new non-residential building that does not have another single dwelling unit that is attached
or in it
b. a single dwelling unit in or attached to a pre-existing building older than 10 years old.
c. A new residential dwelling unit in or attached to a pre existing residential dwelling unit less
than 10 years old
d. A detached dwelling unit under one legal title correct answers c
What is the definition of "personal use" of an owner built home?
The dew point in an insulated wall refers to the point where temperature is such that?
a. conduction takes place
b. condensation takes place
c. convection takes place
d. evaporation takes place correct answers b
What should be done first when a lock mechanism on a hinged operable window will not close?
a. move the latch in
b. check the unit for level and plumb
c. move the locking arm in towards the window
d. remove and reinstall the unit correct answers b
How does the use of insulation minimize heat loss?
a. By providing a weather barrier
b. By providing a thermal barrier
c. By providing a vapour barrier
d. By providing an acoustic barrier correct answers b
What is used to fasten sheet or panel-type rigid board insulation?
a. materials according to manufacturers specifications
b. acoustic sealant
c. ringed nails
d. tuck tape correct answers a
Which statement about R-Value is false?
, a. when calculating the R-value of a multi layered assembly (ex, insulation, drywall, exterior
cladding etc) the R-values of each component
b. the R-value of the thermal insulation depends on the type of material
c. each component in the assembly has the same R-value, and when combined determines the
overall R-value of of the assembly.
d. The higher the r-value, the greater the insulation effectiveness correct answers c
What is not a potential source of carbon monoxide gas in a residential dwelling?
a. an interior wood burning fireplace or insert
b. a gas fired kitchen oven or range
c. an open carport adjacent to living space
d. fuel-fired water heating equipment within the dwelling correct answers c
In an HRV system, what is the minimum recommend distance between the intake and exhaust
a. 4 feet
b. 3 feet
c. 6 feet
d. 8 feet correct answers c
What type of dwelling is not acceptable an an owner built home?
a. a new non-residential building that does not have another single dwelling unit that is attached
or in it
b. a single dwelling unit in or attached to a pre-existing building older than 10 years old.
c. A new residential dwelling unit in or attached to a pre existing residential dwelling unit less
than 10 years old
d. A detached dwelling unit under one legal title correct answers c
What is the definition of "personal use" of an owner built home?
