ABAA CERTIFIED AIR BARRIER SPECIALIST |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT!!
What is the purpose of the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program (QAP)?
Answer - As a risk management program, it aims to build better-built buildings.
List the key requirements in the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program. Answer
- Research and Development
Standards and Specifications
Material Evaluations
Contractor Accreditation
Installer Training
Installer Certification
Documentation
Site Audits
Data Tracking
Continual Improvement
Third Party Warranty (Optional)
What obligations does a manufacturer have when they have an ABAA
evaluated air barrier material? Answer - -Agrees not to change the material
properties of an evaluated material.
-Provide technical assistance on projects.
, -To participate in the conflict resolution process during installation issues.
-To replace any defective material without cost.
Why are the manufacturer, contractor, and installer tied together within a
QAP? Answer - It provides the best installation by holding each party
accountable, improves coordination, and quality standards are consistently met
from production to installation.
What is the benefit to the manufacturer of a site audit? Answer - It reduces
the risk of legal action against the manufacturer.
List the components that make up a building. Answer - -Building Envelope
-Mechanical HVAC Systems
-Occupants
Describe the physics of heat movement. Answer - Heat moves from hot to cold
through conduction, convection, and radiation.
Describe the physics of air movement. Answer - Due to wind, stack effect, and
mechanical systems, air pressures will eternally work to equalize pressures.
Describe the physics of moisture movement. Answer - -In the form of liquid,
moisture moves due to gravity or capillary flow.
-In the form of vapor, moisture will move from high vapor pressure to low
vapor pressure. It will also move along air movement pathways.
How does insulation affect the movement of heat, air, and moisture? Answer -
Insulation slows down the movement of air, which also slows the movement of
heat.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT!!
What is the purpose of the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program (QAP)?
Answer - As a risk management program, it aims to build better-built buildings.
List the key requirements in the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program. Answer
- Research and Development
Standards and Specifications
Material Evaluations
Contractor Accreditation
Installer Training
Installer Certification
Documentation
Site Audits
Data Tracking
Continual Improvement
Third Party Warranty (Optional)
What obligations does a manufacturer have when they have an ABAA
evaluated air barrier material? Answer - -Agrees not to change the material
properties of an evaluated material.
-Provide technical assistance on projects.
, -To participate in the conflict resolution process during installation issues.
-To replace any defective material without cost.
Why are the manufacturer, contractor, and installer tied together within a
QAP? Answer - It provides the best installation by holding each party
accountable, improves coordination, and quality standards are consistently met
from production to installation.
What is the benefit to the manufacturer of a site audit? Answer - It reduces
the risk of legal action against the manufacturer.
List the components that make up a building. Answer - -Building Envelope
-Mechanical HVAC Systems
-Occupants
Describe the physics of heat movement. Answer - Heat moves from hot to cold
through conduction, convection, and radiation.
Describe the physics of air movement. Answer - Due to wind, stack effect, and
mechanical systems, air pressures will eternally work to equalize pressures.
Describe the physics of moisture movement. Answer - -In the form of liquid,
moisture moves due to gravity or capillary flow.
-In the form of vapor, moisture will move from high vapor pressure to low
vapor pressure. It will also move along air movement pathways.
How does insulation affect the movement of heat, air, and moisture? Answer -
Insulation slows down the movement of air, which also slows the movement of
heat.
