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BPI MFBO EXAM VERIFIED 2024
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BPI MFBO EXAM VERIFIED 2024#2 Fuel Oil (Gallon) - ANSWER-140,000 btu/gal
#4 Fuel Oil (Gallon) - ANSWER-145,000 BTU/gal
#6 Fuel Oil (Gallon) - ANSWER-150,000 Btu/gal
A building operator should Analyze electric and gas bills? - ANSWER-Yearly
A burning log, light from a flashlight, or a car in motion are all examples of what type of
energy? - ANSWER-Kinetic (Energy Energy in transition)
A CCT reading above 100 means that all occupants much immediately vacate the
space - ANSWER-False
A draft gauge visually ensures positive pressure in the chimney to remove combustion
products. - ANSWER-False
A gas meter measures gas consumption in which units? - ANSWER-CCF
A ground fault circuit interrupter is triggered - ANSWER-When electricity is detected in
the ground wire
A low flow showerhead is one rated at ____ or less. - ANSWER-2.5 gpm
A low pressure steam boiler does not need a pressure relief valve - ANSWER-False
A material that resists moisture movement or diffusion through building components. -
ANSWER-Vapor Diffusion Retarder or Vapor Barrier
A non-smoking tenant complains of cigarette smoke in their apartment. You should... -
ANSWER-Investigate and repair the air barrier
A unit of energy equaling 100,000 BTU. - ANSWER-Therm
ACH: Air Changes per Hour - ANSWER-Percentage stating the amount of air in a space
that is exhausted and replaced with outside air every hour
Air - Sealing Techniques: - ANSWER-- First Priority: Seal the Top
- Second Priority: Seal the Bottom
- Third Priority: Seal the Vertical Shafts
- Last Priority: Seal Everything Else
, Air leakage entering a building is called? - ANSWER-Infiltration
Air leakage leaving a building is called? - ANSWER-Exfiltration
Air movement - ANSWER-Air moves from areas of high air pressure to areas of low
pressure.
Delta P (ΔP) measures difference in pressure
Air Sealing: - ANSWER-Must be done before insulation
- In many cases, old insulation needs to be removed or pushed aside in order to air seal
Pay special attention:
- Duct and piping penetration
- Fire-rated materials through fire walls
An aquastat is needed as part of a tankless domestic hot water system? - ANSWER-
True
An integrated pest management system includes? - ANSWER-- Removing moisture
- Closing patways
Any exterior part of the building that creates a boundary between indoor air and outdoor
air. - ANSWER-Pressure Boundary
Apples to Apples comparison is only needed when comparing? - ANSWER-- Electricity,
oil and natural gas
- Oil, natural gas and steam
Area or zone within a house or building that is heated or cooled for comfort. - ANSWER-
Conditioned space
At a minimum you should analyze your electric and gas bill _______ to check for areas
where consumption can be reduced. - ANSWER-Annually
Standard 5.2
At a minimum, how often should you inspect and test drain pans under washers and hot
water heaters? - ANSWER-Once a year
Standard 6.3
At what ambient CO (Carbon Monoxide) level must you evacuate and contact the
proper authorities ? - ANSWER-35 ppm
Boiler Cycling - ANSWER-The boiler meets the load as required by the building, then it
shuts down; the cycle of start up and shut down is repeated
Boiler short cycling - ANSWER-Increases fuel consumption and decreases boiler
efficiency
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