BSP Practice Test

Where must vapor diffusion retarders be installed in a colder climate?

DWH typically refers to:

How many times an energy efficiency improvement will pay for itself during its expected life is called:

A large cavity created in platform-framed houses when walls are built on top of sheathed decks is called a

Door weatherstripping has two parts: a gasket and a:

When volatile chemicals from carpeting evaporate into the air, the process is called:

What percentage of a typical homes use is lighting and appliances?

Evaporation is when water goes from

The area of a home that should be air sealed first, according to best BPI practices, is where?

What type of foundation involves significant excavation, but adds a floor to the house and space for HVAC?

Stack effect is driven by:

What mechanical system control device controls the temperature?

Number of years required to recover the initial cost of an energy improvement.

At what level is CO Carbon Monoxide lethal (one hour)?

The substance in cooling systems that extracts and releases heat as it changes state from a liquid to a gas is called:

The difference in temperature between two areas is represented by:

Since air carries heat and moisture, what should be at the top of the list when attempting to improve home performance?

A type of heat pump system that works by exchanging heat between a house and the ground is called:

EER stand for:

The transfer of energy through molecules in a liquid or gas (fluid) is called:

Which type of window does not open or provide any ventilation, but is solely used to provide light to an area?

Which would be the best insulation, against both conductive and convective heat transfer?

The least expensive type of home foundation is:

The movement of air is called:

What is typically used to air seal top plates and wire penetrations?

What is the most common thermal barrier in a home?

A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:

Which value measures how well a window blocks radiant heat produced by sunlight?

Which of the following is NOT a label given to energy efficient homes?

Condensation will occur at what relative humidity?

The measure of effectiveness of moisture vapor diffusion retarders is called:

The process of actively supplying air to and/or removing air from areas inside a home using powered equipment is called:

Which of the following is a measure of how fast heat moves through a material?

A horizontal framing member that supports a ceiling or floor is called a:

Which of the following is NOT a type of insulation?

The biggest “energy hogs” when it comes to appliances are:

What type of water heating appliances work by extracting heat from the surrounding air and transferring it to the water?

Which type of basement window opens by swinging on hinges located at the bottom of the window?

The energy of motion, such as temperature, is a type of:

In thermodynamics, air moves from areas of:

What is the measure of the amount of heat in the air, also called ambient air temperature?

The ability of a material to absorb and radiate heat is called:

The four types of ventilation are Induced-draft, power-vented, sealed combustion, and:

At what point in a central AC system does the refrigerant enter in a gas form and change into a liquid, releasing heat?

Panels on a home that convert sunlight into energy are called:

Which type of insulation has the highest R-value per inch?

The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are collectively known as:

R-Value is a measure of:

The temperature outside is 24° and the temperature inside the home is 68°. What is the ΔT between these two areas?

The primary way to control conductive heat is

What is the fastest and easiest way for moisture to move around a house?

Consumers can identify high-efficiency products by searching for what label on new appliances?

How well a material resists heat transfer is measured as thermal resistance, or:

Type of ventilation that reduces the chance of combustion bi-products from spilling into the home using an air intake

Air Pressure is measured in:

The transfer of energy from one molecule to another when two objects that are in contact is called:

Intentional holes or vents installed in a home to relieve moisture would be considered what type of moisture control?

To air seal a chimney chase, which combination of air barrier and sealant would be the best option?

The practice of interpreting thermal images from an infrared camera is called:

Loose fiberglass can be held together with adhesive to create:

Standard ceilings in homes are flat and about how high:

What substances (pollutants) are most likely to be present in a kitchen that may contribute to poor Indoor Air Quality?

The measure of the amount of moisture in the air is called:

A slot cut through the roof a the peak of house to provide attic ventilation

The best way to seal and insulate an open wall top of an interior wall would be to use:

Even when no faucets are on, energy from a hot water tank is wasted through a process called:

Which by-product of incomplete combustion is lethal at 35 ppm?

Which toxic element is found in a CFL light bulb?

A window AC unit would use which type of energy efficiency rating?

What is an example on internal gains being added to a house?

When in contact with insulation on the exterior wall, wood framing may transmit heat and act as a

A sloped framing member that supports the roof is called a:

The practice of using intentional holes in a building envelope to allow outside air to replace moist air in a basement

Light is measured in units called:

At what point in a central AC system does the refrigerant enter in liquid form, change into a gas, and extracts heat?

Insulation is most effective against which type of heat transfer?

Exfiltration occurs when air moves from:

Insulation levels are rated on a scale of:

Air is supplied to a room through a device on the floor called a:

The flow of air through soffit vents into attic insulation and reduces the insulation effectiveness is a process called:

Which type of ventilation releases biproducts of combustion through an atmospherically venting flue pipe?

Heat transfer in direct line of sight through empty space is called

Which type of ceiling does not have the same slope or pitch as the roof?

The “Big Three” systems of home performance are:

What percentage of an incandescent bulbs energy is converted into heat?

The optimum range for relative humidity in a home is between:

The boundary between conditioned and unconditioned spaces is called the:

Which type of window frame has the least thermal resistance?

Insulation to be considered ‘dense-packed,’ it must be installed to a density of:

The components of a house can be said to fall into four general categories: building, mechanicals, environment, and:

When air unintentionally flows into a home from outside, it is called:

An area of high heat transfer compared to an adjacent insulated area within a wall is called a

What device delivers supply air to a room, usually found on the ceiling?

Type of mechanical ventilation most suitable for cold climates that works by putting the house under negative pressure

Which label would you most likely find on a window?

Living areas in a home that are subject to heating and cooling are called:

The boundary between indoor and outdoor space in a home is called the:

Which type of fuel comes in units called therms and contains approximately 100,000 BTUs of energy?

Home energy use is divided into three loads; heating load, cooling load, and:

Older homes build before the 1940s most likely have which type of framing?