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Footings are - CORRECT ANSWER-Base where foundation rests A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . - CORRECT ANSWER-Above grade walls, footings Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Girders, ground...

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AHIT Structural Inspection (2) Exam
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Footings are - CORRECT ANSWER-Base where foundation rests



A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . -
CORRECT ANSWER-Above grade walls, footings



Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Girders, ground



Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall
loads to the foundation and columns. (true/false) - CORRECT ANSWER-True



Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Ceiling, floor



Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member
___________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Pushes, shorter/smaller



Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pulls, longer/larger



Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite
directions (true/false) - CORRECT ANSWER-True



Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing
(true/false) - CORRECT ANSWER-True



Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Settlement of
structure

,2. Uneven settlement

3. Remodeling (new load)

4. Failure of materials

5. Soil compacting/washing away



Angled Cracks appear when the upload and download __________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Offset each other



Horizontal cracks are an indication of _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Pressure
being applied from the outside



V-cracks indicate ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Wall is settling more at the
ends than the middle.



A step-crack is an angled crack that might appear along ___________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mortar block joints in an angled direction



Spalling - CORRECT ANSWER-Crumbling or falling away of surface



Racking - CORRECT ANSWER-Leaning/twisting



In platform framing, one story is build on top of the other and the subfloor goes under
___________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Sole plate



In balloon framing, long vertical studs and corner posts run from foundation to roof.
Subfloor goes to inner edge of ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Wall stud



Rafters are designed to ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Support roof
sheathing and transmit load of the roof to bearing walls and beams.



Rafter Spread is a phenomenon where ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Roof load
bearing on the rafters forces them outward

, Collar ties connect opposite pairs of rafters together to prevent sag and spread
(true/false) - CORRECT ANSWER-True



What type of wall runs from ceiling joists to rafters prevent sag? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Knee walls



Perlins run ___________ to the rafters - CORRECT ANSWER-Perpendicular



What is the overall purpose of a structural inspection?

a. To check for code compliance

b. To identify major structural deficiencies

c. To recommend inspection by an engineer

d. To report signs of water penetration - CORRECT ANSWER-B



What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to a home inspector?

a. Attic

b. Crawl space

c. Footings

d. Foundation - CORRECT ANSWER-C



When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space?

a. When access is obstructed

b. When dangerous or adverse situations are suspected

c. When entry could damage property

d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D



Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection?

a. Fascia boards

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