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AHIT Module 1 questions with correct answers 2024/2025
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AHIT Module 1Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection? - ANSfascia boards
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector? - ANSfootings
What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection? - ANSto identify major structural
deficiencies
How does compression act on structural members? - ANSIt pushes at the members and makes
them shorter.
Which action is a best practice to identify deterioration? - ANSprobe structural components
where damage is suspected
Which force would exert the least amount of stress on a foundation? - ANSwind
If you note an active 1/4" step crack with no apparent movement, you should _____. -
ANSrecommend a structural engineer be consulted to assess the crack
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended? -
ANShorizontal cracks with movement
What sign indicates that a foundation crack is still active? - ANSsharp edges to the crack
For which condition should the customer be advised to monitor the foundation wall? -
ANScracks less than 1/4" wide showing little or no movement
At which communication step should the home inspector be particularly careful about not
making any uneducated guesses? - ANStelling how to repair something
In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement? - ANSstep cracks at an exterior
corner going down to the foundation
Vertical cracks in the foundation wall extending down to the footings can be caused by _____. -
ANSsettlement of the structure
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate _____. -
ANSa drain tile problem
What is a sign that an underground oil tank may be present? - ANStwo holes in the wall with
disconnected copper tubing
, When inspecting ledger strips in the basement ceiling structure, the home inspector should
_____. - ANSwatch out for nails pulling out and for sagging and cracking
Which of the following is a sign of water penetration through the foundation wall? -
ANSefflorescence on the wall
Water penetration in a single corner of the basement is most likely caused by _____. - ANSa
faulty downspout or splash block
A hole cut into a girder or joist can be located _____. - ANSat least 2" in from top or bottom
What is the weakest of the following girder/joist connections? - ANSledger strips
The source of most of the water leaking into basements can be attributed to _____. -
ANSsurface water
What purpose does a palmer valve serve? - ANSIt allows water to flow from the drain tile
system into the sewer.
Ceiling insulation in a crawl space, in most cases, should be installed _____. - ANSwith the
moisture deterrent layer up
What can be a sign of slab detachment? - ANScracks along the slab edge
What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - ANSshrinkage of the concrete slab
Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? - ANSThere is little
agreement about when to keep vents open or closed based on different climate issues.
Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. - ANSmoisture from soil rising
into the house
Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space? - ANSdeterioration
of framing members
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered? - ANSto prevent moisture from the soil
being released into the crawl space
In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - ANSsill
How should plywood subflooring not be laid? - ANSparallel to the joists
What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it? - ANSloose brick ties
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