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BPI Building Science Principles-
The fundamental scientific principles that govern home performance are
collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics - correct answer ✔b. building science


The components of a house can be said to fall into four general categories:
building, mechanicals, environment, and:
a. structure
b. ventilations
c. occupants
d. energy - correct answer ✔c. occupants


What type of foundation involves significant excavation, but adds a floor to a
house and provides space for mechanical equipment, ductwork, and utilities?
a. slab-on-grade
b. crawlspace
c. deep
d. basement - correct answer ✔d. basement


A sloping framing member that supports the roof is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud

, d. bay - correct answer ✔a. rafter


A vertical framing member that supports an interior or exterior wall is called a:
a. rafter
b. joist
c. stud
d. bay - correct answer ✔c. stud


An object at rest is said to possess why type of energy?
a. thermal
b. potential
c. electromagnetic
d. kinetic - correct answer ✔b. potential


The transfer of heat through materials in contact is called:
a. diffusion
b. convection
c. conduction
d. radiation - correct answer ✔c. conduction


The border between conditioned and unconditioned space in a house is called
the:
a. building envelope
b. temperature gradiant
c. thermal boundary
d. convective loop - correct answer ✔c. thermal boundary

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