Questions of the Week 9/7/2025

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1) Which is the least effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system?

a) Joist width

b) Joist grade

c) Joist species

d) Joist spacing

2) In a forced air heating system containing a split system air conditioner and a humidifier, humidity is reduced by

a) Running the humidify in reverse

b) Condensation at the condenser coil

c) Condensation at the evaporator coil

d) Condensation within the compressor

3) Water hammer can occur as a result of

a) A lack of air chambers

b) Faulty shutoff valves

c) Loose piping

d) Low static water pressure

4) Ice damming at the eaves may be caused by

a) Inadequate attic insulation

b) Undersized gutters

c) Shallow roof slope

d) Improper flashing

5) While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F temperature difference between the interior supply and return air. You should suspect

a) An exterior fan running too slowly.

b) An overheating compressor.

c) A dirty filter.

d) A thermostat set too low.

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Great QOTW, Peter. :+1:

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Great questions, Peter, :thinking:

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Great QOTW, Peter! :+1:

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1-c

2-c

3-a

4-a

5-c

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Great questions, Pete!

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I agree with Marcel.

  1. C
  2. C
  3. A
  4. A
  5. C
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  1. B
  2. C
  3. A
  4. A
  5. C

Thanks

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well You got me scratching my head but I win again anyways,

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There were no winners for this installment of QOTW.
Correct answers: 1)A, 2)C, 3)A, 4)A 5)C

Thank you for participating.

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