Quiz: Stop Water Infiltration

1) True or false: Seeing water inside a building likely indicates a new-found leak in the building's envelope.*
- True
- False
2) While there are many types of operational/functional failures at a facility, the expert quoted in the piece felt that, in his experience, the most common is:*
- A. Poor ventilation
- B. Electrical malfunctions
- C. In the building's envelope
- D. In the heating and air conditioning systems
3) What types of areas are particularly susceptible to building envelope failures?*
- A. Dry, hot climates
- B. Climates with significant temperature variations
- C. Cold, wet climates
- D. Hot, humid climates
4) What is the term for a climate's negative effect on a building's envelope?*
- A. Thermal expansion
- B. Climate effect
- C. Weather variance
- D. Nature's wrath
5) Why can a dock seal be inappropriate at a facility's loading area?*
- A. Incorrect specifications for use were given to the builder
- B. The seal can create a gasket between the outside of the building and the truck's trailer, limiting the access to the back of the trailer
- C. It is susceptible to damage from a loading/unloading forklift
- D. All of the above
6) Why are gutters and downspouts usually the #1 culprit for a building envelope’s leaks and failures?*
- A. They get clogged and are prone to wind damage
- B. They are under-designed for their purpose
- C. Squirrels use them to store up food during the winter
- D. A & B
- E. A, B, & C
7) When are the recommended times to check your building’s envelope?*
- A. Daily
- B. At least twice a year, after winter and spring
- C. After a storm or high winds
- D. B & C
- E. A & C
8) What do you look for during a building envelope inspection?*
- A. Cracks
- B. Wear and tear on sealants and paints
- C. Siding that appears to be detached
- D. All of the above
9) Deteriorating wood window frames and trim can mean:*
- A. A repair job is needed on the frame only
- B. More wood in the wall behind the frame and trim is likely deteriorated as well
- C. The windowpanes need replacement
- D. Bird droppings are eating away at the wooden sills
10) What is efflorescence?*
- A. The staining found along improperly-sealed windows
- B. The overflow from an unmaintained gutter
- C. A chalky substance on brick or masonry indicating an issue with the area's seal
- D. The flow from a chimney during a rainstorm
11) BONUS Question: What topics are you interested in reading about in future issues of the BOC Bulletin? Check your top 3 picks.
- Practical alternative energy sources
- Projects BOC graduates are doing in their buildings
- Technical updates in lighting
- Technical updates in HVAC systems
- Technical updates in building controls
- Technical updates for water conservation
- Industry trends in facilities management
12) BONUS Question: What do you consider to be the most helpful resources for information about building operation and maintenance technologies and practices? (e.g., websites, magazines, associations, vendors, etc.) List your two favorite resources.
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QUIZ: Stop Water Infiltration

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