BPI BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES ACTUAL

BPI BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (ACTUAL / )

QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS

Which device would you use if you wanted to reduce the relative humidity in a room?

• humidifier
• heat recovery ventilator
• sump pump
• dehumidifier - ---Answers----d. dehumidifier

What is the technical term for moisture movement in a house?

• moisture flow
• moisture transport
• moisture action
• moisture transfer - ---Answers----b. moisture transport

The rate at which water vapor passes through a material is

measured in:

• perms
• therms
• CFM
• ACH - ---Answers----a. perms
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What is the general term for systems that condition the air in certain parts of a house?

• space heating and cooling
• domestic hot water (DHW)
• mechanical ventilation
• photovoltaic (PV) - ---Answers----a. space heating and

cooling

What are the highest efficiency or sealed combustion venting pipes made of?

• galvanized steel
• stainless steel
• polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
• double-wall metal (B-vent) - ---Answers----c. PVC

What is the most common way to measure the cooling efficiency of a heat pump?

• seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER)
• steady-state efficiency (SSE)
• heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF)
• energy efficiency ratio (EER) - ---Answers----a. SEER

Which of the following cooling systems is the most efficient?

• SEER 11
• SEER 12
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