2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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What does R valve measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thermal resistance
What does it mean to bleed a hot water system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Venting
excess air
Why insulate chilled water pipes? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent
condensation
What is the most important reason to insulate a riser pipe in a apartment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-So the tenant doesn't burn themselves.
Incomplete heating combustion can generate carbon monoxide and/or soot? -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
A standard moisture response plan requires you to react to leaks - CORRECT
ANSWER-Immediately (BPI)
, Replacing t12 fluorescent lamps with t8 FL generally results in what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Energy savings, longer lamp life and lower cooling load
What technique helps maintain lighting levels in a multi family building? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Monitoring lighting with a light meter, cleaning dirty
diffusers or shades and group relamping
How often should you check lighting levels in common areas in a multi family
building? - CORRECT ANSWER-Annually (BPI 5.4)
What organization sets standards for combustion venting? - CORRECT
ANSWER-NFPA (BPI 5.7)
What elements are required for combustion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fuel,
oxygen, heat
What is the least efficient type of window? - CORRECT ANSWER-Single glazed
aluminum
Why should you compartmentalize apartments? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
reduce noise, odor and to save on energy.