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BPI Certification Exam Questions andAnswers
Recommended setting for a residential water heater. - Correct Answers -120 degrees F
Joist - Correct Answers -A horizontal wood framing member that supports a floor or
ceiling.
Rafter - Correct Answers -a roof beam that follows the roofs slope
Sill Plate - Correct Answers -Sits on the foundation wall. Usually gasketed in new
construction. In existing homes, it is sealed
Balloon Framed Construction - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -When feasible,
removal of the contaminant is best. Next, ventilation
What is the recommended CFM for a bathroom fan? - Correct Answers -50 CFM
Magnehlic Gauge - Correct Answers -Analog pressure gauge in pascals, inches of
water column, or psi depending on which version you buy.
Combustible Gas Detector (CGD) - Correct Answers -Helps detect the location of gas
leaks.
Combustion Analyzer - Correct Answers -Measures the content of flue gases. Used in
BPI testing to get carbon monoxide readings.
What percentage of household energy usage is for heating? - Correct Answers -29%
Heating and cooling, varies with outdoor temperatures - Correct Answers -Seasonal
Consumption
, Usage that isn't related to outdoor temperatures - Correct Answers -Baseload
Consumption
Each kitchen should have a demand controlled exhaust fan that operates at a minimum
of ___________ CFM. - Correct Answers -100 CFM
Peak Demand - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -
Local code always carries most legal force.
What agency develops the guidelines for dealing with asbestos, lead, mold, etc ? -
Correct Answers -Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which organization Establishes energy performance ratings for windows, doors, and
skylights? - Correct Answers -NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council
HERS (Home Energy Rating System) - Correct Answers -Standardized methods for
rating a home's energy efficiency.
What is a HERS rating used for? - Correct Answers -Allows homeowners to compare
homes they are purchasing or may qualify them for energy-efficient mortgages
Is natural ventilation from stack effect and wind effect enough to dilute indoor air
contaminants? - Correct Answers -No. Tightly constructed, well insulated, and energy
efficient home with a constant supply of fresh air is code.
What is the primary intent of Mechanical Ventilation/Fresh Air System aka whole house
ventilation? - Correct Answers -To dilute indoor contaminants and provide IAQ
What sone rating standard is required by ASHRAE for a continuous mechanical
ventilation system? - Correct Answers -1.0 sone or less.
What type of pressure does an exhaust-only system put on the house? - Correct
Answers -Negative pressure
Energy - Correct Answers -A measurable quantity of heat, work, or light and can be
broken down into two categories.
What are the two types of energy - Correct Answers -Potential and Kinetic
Potential Energy - Correct Answers -Stored Energy
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