ABAA CERTIFIED AIR BARRIER SPECIALIST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program (QAP)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅As a
risk management program, it aims to build better-built buildings.
List the key requirements in the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program. - CORRECT
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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It reduces the risk of
legal action against the manufacturer.
, List the components that make up a building. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Building Envelope
-Mechanical HVAC Systems
-Occupants
Describe the physics of heat movement. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Heat moves from hot to cold through
conduction, convection, and radiation.
Describe the physics of air movement. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Due to wind, stack effect, and
mechanical systems, air pressures will eternally work to equalize pressures.
Describe the physics of moisture movement. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Insulation
slows down the movement of air, which also slows the movement of heat.
How does an air barrier affect the flow of heat, air, and moisture? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An air barrier
can limit the movement of air through a building assembly, thus slowing the movement of heat and
moisture.
Define air barrier materials. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The "big pieces" of an air barrier assembly. This can
be the fluid-applied or sheet-applied goods.
Define air barrier accessories. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Transition membrane, sealants, flashings, and
expansion joints are all examples of the accessories of an air barrier assembly.
Define an air barrier assembly. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Its the combines the materials with the
accessories.
AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program (QAP)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅As a
risk management program, it aims to build better-built buildings.
List the key requirements in the ABAA Site Quality Assurance Program. - CORRECT
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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It reduces the risk of
legal action against the manufacturer.
, List the components that make up a building. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Building Envelope
-Mechanical HVAC Systems
-Occupants
Describe the physics of heat movement. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Heat moves from hot to cold through
conduction, convection, and radiation.
Describe the physics of air movement. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Due to wind, stack effect, and
mechanical systems, air pressures will eternally work to equalize pressures.
Describe the physics of moisture movement. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Insulation
slows down the movement of air, which also slows the movement of heat.
How does an air barrier affect the flow of heat, air, and moisture? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An air barrier
can limit the movement of air through a building assembly, thus slowing the movement of heat and
moisture.
Define air barrier materials. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The "big pieces" of an air barrier assembly. This can
be the fluid-applied or sheet-applied goods.
Define air barrier accessories. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Transition membrane, sealants, flashings, and
expansion joints are all examples of the accessories of an air barrier assembly.
Define an air barrier assembly. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Its the combines the materials with the
accessories.
