Attic Inspection & Prep

MT Weatherization Training Center's "Attic Inspection & Prep" Webinar Quiz

To gain BPI credit for the webinar, completion of this quiz is required. If you would like for us to submit for credit for you, please remember to provide your BPI number! A 70% or higher is required to receive BPI credits.

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* 1. Address

First and Last Name *

Agency Name *

BPI Number (if applicable)

City/Town *

State/Province *

Email Address *

Phone Number

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* 2. Why is moisture transport into attics a bad thing?

a. Hot moist air condenses on cold surfaces

b. Moisture aids in mold growth

c. Both a and b

d. Water bonds with cellulose and causes pyrolysis

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* 3. Why are attic baffles important?

a. Maintain a pathway for attic ventilation air

b. Keep wood fibers out of insulation

c. Keep insulation levels lower at the top of walls

d. Stop air leaks at the top plates

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* 4. Why is attic ventilation important?

a. It helps moisture exit the attic space

b. Keeps the attic colder in winter

c. Keeps the attic cooler in summer

d. All of the above

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* 5. What’s the best way to identify junction boxes that will be under attic insulation?

a. Make a note on the work order

b. Leave a blueprint with the homeowner

c. Install a flag above the box in the attic

d. Attach a blueprint to any permit application

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* 6. Infrared imaging (IR) can be used to find air leaks from inside the attic by doing what with the blower door?

a. Sucking air out of the house

b. Blowing air into the house

c. Maintaining neutral pressure

d. Pressurizing ducts

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* 7. Where is a common location for air leaks between the attic and the house?

a. At the roof deck

b. At the roof vents

c. At the gable vents

d. At the tops of walls

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* 8. What is the best way to duct an exhaust fan in the attic?

a. Install a long vent out the roof through a 45-degree ell

b. Terminate the vent at least 6” above the insulation

c. Install a short vent to outside made of insulated hard pipe

d. Run a short duct to the soffit area and point it down

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* 9. What is the health concern with vermiculite insulation?

a. It naturally occurs with radium

b. It is attractive to rodents

c. It falls through cracks

d. It could contain asbestos

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* 10. R value is a measure of what?

a. Resistance to heat loss

b. Ratio of a house’s perimeter to its height

c. Ability to stop cold air from entering the home

d. Resistance to air flow

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* 11. What is the purpose of insulation rulers?

a. Minimize settling of loose-fill insulation

b. Maintain ventilation effectiveness

c. Identify places where the insulator should not step

d. Help the insulator maintain a consistent level of insulation

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