TEST1 Introduction to Sips
1. True/False: SIP technology was originally developed in the 1980's
True
False
2. True/False: SIPs are recognized in the International Residential Code (IRC)
True
False
3. SIPs with oriented strand board (OSB) skins are available in sizes up to:
4' x 8'
4' x 12'
8' x 12'
8' x 24'
4. True/ False: The most common use of SIPs is in floor applications
True
False
5. Which of the following is considered a major development in the evolution of SIP technology:
Jumbo OSB
Sheet metal brake
Moisture-cured adhesive
All of the above
6. The most common SIP skin material is:
Metal
Cementitious
Extruded polystyrene
Oriented strand board (OSB)
7. True/False: SIPs are bilaterally symmetrical, meaning that moisture or water vapor can dry in either direction.
True
False
8. True/False: Fire ratings are determined based on the performance of an entire wall or roof assembly.
True
False
9. Termites and carpenter ants are attracted to:
Foam insulation
Cellulosic materials
Borates
All of the above
10. True/False: All types of SIPs have the same R-Value per inch.
True
False
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Test 2 Basic Design And Engineering
1. True/False: All manufacturer members of SIPA have a code listing and load design charts.
True
False
2. Which SIP spline connection is the most energy efficient?
Single dimension lumber
Box spline/ surface spline
Double dimensional lumber
I-Joist
3. True/False: SIPs are always the best option for every roof design.
True
False
4. True/False: Designs for a conventionally-framed structure can be used to create a SIP layout drawing.
True
False
5. SIP designers must consider which of the following when designing a SIP structure?
The budget
The engineer
The installer
All of the above
6. SIP walls that are supported by concrete require:
A capillary break
Extra pre-planning
Increased anchor bolt schedule
Treated OSB skins
7. What should be taken into account by the designer to determine the appropriate SIP thickness?
Energy modeling
R-Value
Load design
All of the above
8. True/False: Posts can be incorporated into SIP walls to carry large point loads or high wind loads.
True
False
9. True/False: Overhangs on a SIP roof always have to be finished to the full thickness of the SIP used.
True
False
10. True/False: There are very few options available when designing a SIP roof support system.
True
False
Test 3 The Order Process
1. Who should be involved in a pre-construction meeting for a SIP project?
Electrician
Plumber
HVAC contractor
All of the above
2. True/False: It is more accurate to do a panel quote before the preliminary design phase.
True
False
3. True/False: All SIP designs need to be engineer approved.
True
False
4. True/False: Using a blank panel package will save time on installation.
True
False
5. Which structural design element is not crucial to SIP design?
Beam or rafter details
Load transfer
Interior surface finish
Panel span capacity
6. True/False: As a SIP builder or installer, it is your responsibility to provide input on the SIP design.
True
False
7. True/False: SIP manufacturers are the only source for SIPs and SIP services.
True
False
8. True/False: Engineering can affect the price of panels.
True
False
9. What is meant by the term "area take-off?"
Removing a panel from structure
Calculating the square feet of required panels
Proper disassembly process
Location of nearest airport
10. How does a ready-to-assemble panel package differ from a pre-cut package?
Lumber and splines installed where possible
Interior finish is applied
Exterior finish is applied
Door and window openings have been cut
Test 4 SIP Building Science
Which of the following books is a great resource to understand the building science associated with SIPs:
SIP: Understanding the Session Initiation Protocol, Second Edition, by Alan B. Johnston
Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), by Joseph Lstiburek
Building an Affordable House, by Fernando Pages Ruiz
SIP Demystified, by Gonzalo Camarillo
2. What is necessary for water management?
Drainage
Deflection
Drying
All of the above
3. Which of the following is most important to avoid moisture problems with building assemblies:
Keep water out
Let materials dry
Use treated lumber
Make sure assemblies dry more than they wet
4. True/False: A major advantage of SIP construction is that air leakage is controlled and this results in lower energy use.
True
False
5. SIPs need which of the following to ensure low air leakage:
SIP sealants and/or SIP tape at joints
House wrap
Siding
Treated lumber plates
6. Heat is transferred by:
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
All of the above
7. True/False: A vented attic is considered conditioned space.
True
False
8. True/False: Thermal bridging can occur in SIPs with poor tolerances at the joints.
True
False
9. True/False: Ventilation for wall and roof cladding should be considered in regions with high annual rainfall.
True
False
10. If the rules of building science are followed, which of the following occur:
Improved indoor air quality
Improved durability
Improved occupant comfort
All of the above
Test 5 Sip Layout drawings
1. True/False: You are required to use a licensed architect or engineer to draft panel layout drawings.
True
False
2. Panel layout drawings serve which of the following purposes:
Engineering review
Installation Guide
Fabrication guide for panel providers
All of the above
3. Which of the following may need to be submitted to receive a building permit:
SIP load design charts
Ventilation notes
Cladding attachment schedule
Paint colors
4. True/False: All panel layout drawings contain colored isometric views
True
False
5. True/False: All panel layout drawings contain connection details
True
False
6. (Blank) must be transferred all the way from the roof to the foundation
Bulk water
Point loads
Roof shingles
SIPs
7. Builders should examine which of the following when reviewing panel layout drawings:
Roof overhangs
Fastening schedule
Rough openings
All of the above
8. SIP warranties can be contingent on:
Type of windows used
Proper ventilation
Paint colors
Proper kitchen cabinet attachment
9. Panel layout drawings function similar to:
Color renderings
Architectural drawings
Engineered truss drawings
Interior design layouts
10. True/False: The panel layout drawing MUST be completed before applying for a building permit.
True
False
Test 6 Site Planning and coordination
1. Which of the following jobsite conditions can create challenges when installing SIPs:
Overhead power lines
Trees and limbs
High winds
All of the above
2. Which of the following are recommended for safe SIP installation:
OSHA fall protection training
OSHA forklift certification
OSHA 10-hour course
All of the above
3. True/False: During the SIP installation, it is best to do the installation without other trades onsite.
True
False
4. Which type of equipment can be used to install SIPs:
Forklift
Boom truck
Crane
All of the above
5. True/False: Making sure you have plenty of space to store panels onsite is very important when planning your installation and
selecting SIP sizes
True
False
6. How much time is typically allowed by common carriers for unloading trucks once they arrive on the job site?
One hour
Two hours
Four hours
Fifteen minutes
7. True/False: Prior to starting, it is not necessary to meet with the plumber or electrician
True
False
8. True/False: SIPs are more difficult to adjust to an out of the square foundation than stick framing.
True
False
9. True/False: When using a forklift, fork extensions are necessary for unloading 8' panels.
True
False
10. When storing panels onsite, panels longer than _________ require at least three stickers to prevent bowing:
8 feet
10 feet
12 feet
14 feet
Test 7 layout panel installation
1. Preparing panels prior to lifting includes which of the following operations:
Drilling for electrical chases
Installing lumber
Pre-drilling screws
All of the above
2. True/False: When setting wall panels, it is best to start in the middle of the wall.
True
False
3. True/False: SIP walls do not require bracing, even in high wind situations
True
False
4. True/False: Window and door openings can be used to rig a panel for lifting.
True
False
5. SIP installers often install _________ to keep the SIP installation on track:
Floor systems
Appliances
Drywall
Windows
6. It is recommended that installers label __________ for efficient and accurate installation:
Panel locations on the floor deck
Electrical chases
Voids that need to be filled
All of the above
7. True/False: SIP installers do not need to inspect the building envelope after electrical, plumbing and HVAC has been installed.
True
False
8. Ideally, SIP tape should be applied:
As panels are installed
On the inside and outside of panel joints
After roofing felt has been applied
When panels are wet
9. Gaps larger than _______ should be sealed with two-part expanding form:
1 inch
3 inches
6 inches
10 inches
10. True/False: SIP mastic is typically used in three-bead system to ensure an airtight seal.
True
False
Test 8 Integrating Mechanical Systems
1. True/False: It is acceptable to cut vertical grooves through the inside skin of a SIP to run electrical wiring where needed.
True
False
2. True/False: When placing a penetration through a SIP wall, the opening should be as small as possible for a snug fit that limits air
infiltration.
True
False
3. In the event that plumbing needs to be placed in an exterior wall of a SIP building, you should:
Request a plumbing chase from the SIP manufacturer
Create a chase using the "hot ball" technique
Frame out a wet wall or surface chase
Groove the panel with a sawzall
4. To assist the electrical subcontractor, it is recommended that SIP installers:
Schedule a pre-construction meeting
Label all electrical chases
Drill sill plates at electrical chases
All of the above
5. True/False: It is impossible for SIP installers to add electrical chases on the job site.
True
False
6. Failure to dehumidify, inefficiency, and shorter equipment life are consequences of:
HVAC short cycling
Plumbing in SIP walls
Back-drafting combustion appliances
Unsealed penetrations
7. The ideal ventilation strategy for a cold, heating-only climate is:
Fan cycler
Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
Studor Vent
8. The procedure used to determine the amount of air leakage through the building envelope is:
Duct blaster test
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Manual J
9. A well-sealed SIP building envelope can reach air leakage rates of:
6 ACH50
4 ACH50
2 ACH50
1 ACH50
10. True/False: Sealed and power-vented combustion appliances should be used in SIP homes
True
False
Test 9 Finish material and Detailing
1. Which of the following types of wall claddings can NOT be used on SIPs:
Stucco
Brick
Stone veneer
None of the above
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a reservoir cladding:
Cedar shingles
Fiber cement lap siding
Vinyl siding
Brick veneer
3. True/False: Reservoir claddings should be back-ventilated regardless of climate zone.
True
False
4. Which of the following types of wall claddings needs to be back-ventilated when installed over SIP walls in a wet cement:
Stucco
Fiber cement siding
Vinyl siding
Both A and B
5. Who determines the fastening schedule for attaching siding to SIP walls:
The SIP manufacturer
The siding manufacturer
The SIP installer
The general contractor
6. True/False: Pre-applied finishes can get in the way of properly sealing SIPs.
True
False
7. True/False: Rafter tails can be embedded in SIP roof panels.
True
False
8. True/False: A cold roof uses vents in the soffits and ridge to help circulate air through the attic, keeping the roof cool.
True
False
9. A slight movement of SIP roof panels due to heat and moisture can cause:
Shingle ridging
A hot roof
Thermal bridging
All of the above
10. True/False: Unlike siding, roofing materials do not need to be back-ventilated over a SIP roof in a wet climate.
True
False
Test 10 SIP Sales
1. What is the most common objection to building with SIPs?
Durability
Moisture and mold
Price
Strength
2. Which of the following is NOT an approved method of building code acceptance for SIPs?
ICC Legacy Report
LEED approval
NTA / SIPA Report
None of the above
3. True/False: Complex design features are difficult to construct using SIPs.
True
False
4. Which type of sound would be most noticeable in a SIP home?
Ambient outside noise
Contact sounds
High frequency sounds
Heavy metal music
5. True/False: Once a SIP building is constructed, it is extremely difficult to modify or attach an addition.
True
False
6. Which statement is NOT true?
It is easier to meet or exceed energy code requirements with SIP construction
SIP structures perform well in extreme conditions (tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes)
SIP structures are more likely to be damaged by insects
Typical build cycles are shorter when building with SIPs
7. True/False: SIP structures can be built too tight.
True
False
8. What is the number one reason for building failures?
Fire
Insects
Wind
Water
9. Which of the following statements regarding super-insulated, airtight building enclosures is NOT correct:
Installation require more attention to detailing
Energy demand is reduced
HVAC design is less critical
The ability of the envelope to dry out is decreased
10. True/False: The rigid foam core used in SIPs makes SIP buildings more susceptible to fire.
True
False
