BPI Practice test Questions and Answers
The collective name of all the insulation in the building envelope is called the? - Answer-
Thermal Boundary
Moisture transfer where water is drawn into tiny spaces or in between building materials is
called - Answer-Capillary Action
Any part of the buil...
How many Heating Degree Days (HDD) were there in a single day that had a low temperature of
20 degrees Fahrenheit and a high of 38 degrees Fahrenheit? - Answer✔✔-36 HDD
What two things are required for air movement? - Answer✔✔-A passage way and a difference
in pressure
How many BTU's in a Therm? - Answer✔✔-100,000
The First Law of Thermodynamics - Answer✔✔-Energy is neither created or destroyed
The energy audit must be aborted if an ambient recording of Carbon Monoxide of ppm is
recorded? - Answer✔✔-35 ppm
What is the R-value of Cellulose, High Density insulation that is 6 inches thick? - Answer✔✔-
19.2
An insufficient draft on a combustion appliance that reverses exhaust gases back into the CAZ is
called? - Answer✔✔-Spillage
Mechanical Ventilation is recommended when the CFM50 of a home is between ___% and
___% of Building Airflow Standard? - Answer✔✔-70% and 100%
How many Pascal's is in one inch of water column? - Answer✔✔-250
The recommended amount of attic ventilation for a building with a good vapor barrier is? -
Answer✔✔-1 sq ft of ventilation for each 300 square feet of attic floor
What is the best range to maintain indoor relative humidity? - Answer✔✔-30% to 60%
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