Doors and Windows for Crews

MT Weatherization Training Center's "Doors and Windows" 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. What makes an ideal weather resistant barrier (WRB)?

a. Water barrier

b. Wind resistant barrier

c. Water vapor permeable

d. All of the above

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* 3. U-value is a measure of what?

a. The speed of photons

b. A measure of heat transfer

c. Reflectivity of surfaces

d. The rate of sublimation on glass

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* 4. High solar heat gain for a window is better in what situation?

a. Hot climates

b. Cold climates

c. The basement

d. All the time

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* 5. A quality window installation has what attributes?

a. Airtight at moving parts

b. Sealed at the junction between sheathing and weather resistant barrier (WRB)

c. Is square and plumb

d. All of the above

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* 6. Why are shims important for window and door installations?

a. They look good and please the client

b. They keep the window or door secure, plumb, and level

c. They act as a type of weather stripping

d. Shims create space for expansion and contraction

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* 7. What type of rigid flashing is good for the top of a door, window, or trim board?

a. Round shaped

b. Z-shaped

c. Flat-shaped

d. That is not a good place for flashing.

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* 8. Is high vapor-permeability a good attribute for a weather resistant barrier (WRB)?

a. Yes, this helps the wall assembly stay dry

b. Yes, this helps the relative humidity in the house stay above 60%

c. No, this would create a drafty house

d. No, this would cause pests to infest the exterior sheathing

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* 9. Where is it crucial area to achieve a good seal around doors and windows?

a. The top of the window or door

b. The sill or threshold area

c. The sides of the window or door

d. All of the above

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* 10. What type of fastener is good for the attaching the flange or fin on a door or window?

a. Finish nails

b. Flat head screws

c. Finish screws

d. Framing nails

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* 11. Which U-value describes the best resistance to heat flow?

a. 1.0

b. .70

c. .50

d. .25

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