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Drainage plane The space between the exterior cladding and the wall in cavity-wall construction, designed to prevent water from penetrating the wall assembly. Cavity-wall construction A building construction method with a space between the exterior cladding and the wall, allowing for dra...

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Building Performance Institute (BPI)
Practice Exam 2 Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
Drainage plane


✓ The space between the exterior cladding and the wall in cavity-wall

construction, designed to prevent water from penetrating the wall

assembly.




Cavity-wall construction


✓ A building construction method with a space between the exterior

cladding and the wall, allowing for drainage and moisture

management.




Innermost building envelope component material


✓ The material within the building envelope that is closest to the interior

space, affecting the indoor comfort and energy efficiency.




Outermost building envelope component material


✓ The material within the building envelope that is closest to the exterior,

providing protection against weather and environmental elements.



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Flashing


✓ A waterproof material used to prevent water from penetrating the wall

assembly by redirecting it away from vulnerable areas.




Simple payback calculation


✓ A calculation that determines the time it takes to recoup the costs of a

project based on the savings generated by the project.




Material Cost


✓ The cost of materials required for a project, including the purchase and

delivery expenses.




Labor Cost


✓ The cost of labor required for a project, including wages, benefits, and

any additional expenses related to the workforce.




Annual Savings


✓ The amount of money saved per year as a result of implementing a

project or energy-efficient measures.




Ambient CO level

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✓ The level of carbon monoxide present in the surrounding air, which can

be harmful to human health if it exceeds safe limits.




Immediate termination of the inspection


✓ The point at which the inspection must be stopped due to high levels of

carbon monoxide, ensuring the safety of the inspector and others

present.




Water heater venting


✓ The process of safely removing combustion gases from a water heater

to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and other harmful

byproducts.




Chimney liner


✓ A protective lining installed in a chimney to improve venting efficiency

and reduce the risk of fire hazards.




Power venter


✓ A device used to assist in the proper venting of combustion gases,

ensuring the safe operation of fuel-burning appliances.




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