# Practice Exam Question: Where variable water table where moisture intrusion and hydrostatic pressure are of concern

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**Created:** [February 11, 2023, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-exam-question-where-variable-water-table-where-moisture-intrusion-and-hydrostatic-pressure-are-of-concern/4960 "2023-02-11T23:25:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![rmholmquist](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/20.png) [@rmholmquist](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/rmholmquist)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-exam-question-where-variable-water-table-where-moisture-intrusion-and-hydrostatic-pressure-are-of-concern/4960/1 "2023-02-11T23:25:22Z")

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I find the answer misleading. Applying damp proofing is an incorrect answer. The reference is BCI 3.10 which clearing indicates damp proofing and does not point out that it is not a long term solution. Any thoughts on how one would understand this from the reference given?