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BPI Practice Exam with completesolutions
What health and safety diagnostic test measures the amount of incomplete
combustion? - Correct Answers -Carbon Monoxide
T/F CFM is a measurement of pressure? - Correct Answers -False
An exterior wall has an R-Value of R-25- what is the corresponding U-Value? - Correct
Answers -.04
Pascals is a measurement of what? - Correct Answers -Pressure
Diffusion is: - Correct Answers -How 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? - Correct Answers
-False
Stack efforts occurs when: - Correct Answers -Indoor 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"? - Correct Answers -365sq.ft
What course of action would be necessary if frost and icicles are noted in an attic during
the winter? - Correct Answers -Air 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? - Correct Answers -200.2 cfm
What tool can be used to measure relative humidity? - Correct Answers -Sling
physchrometer
, T/F OSHA sets workplace standards? - Correct Answers -True
A 3 story house measures 45ft by 35ft with 9ft ceilings, what is the sq.ft of the exterior
walls? - Correct Answers -4320Sq.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? -
Correct Answers -.05
Adjusting the manometer baseline reading is necessary because? - Correct Answers -
Interior stack effect
Exterior wind pressure
The blower doors inaccuracy
The NFPA has governance over: - Correct Answers -Ensuring 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? - Correct Answers
-3.5lbs 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? - Correct Answers -18
bags
What energy conservation measure typically offers the quickest payback? - Correct
Answers -Air sealing
BPI standards call for stopping work when? - Correct Answers -1)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? - Correct Answers -
False
With the blower door fan depressurizing the house at 50 pascals, a pressure pan readir
Reveals - .5 pa. What can be determined from this? - Correct Answers -The 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? - Correct
Answers -6 years
26. Which of the following is required before conducting a blower door test? - Correct
Answers -Disabling the combustion appliances
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