National exam questions: Property and building inspection/site review Exam Questions And Answers
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National exam questions: Property and building inspection/site review Exam Questions And Answers
"fully ducted", when describing an HRV or ERV system, indicates_____ - Answer-exhaust ducts from baths, laundry rooms, and kitchens installed to remove pollutants and provide outside ventilation air ...
"fully ducted", when describing an HRV or ERV system, indicates_____ - Answer-
exhaust ducts from baths, laundry rooms, and kitchens installed to remove pollutants
and provide outside ventilation air to living areas
/.a 4 ply-built-up roof would have - Answer-4 layers of felt and 4 layers of bitumen
/.A cabinet that has nothing but drawers is called a _____. - Answer-drawer stack
/.a crack the increases along its path is called - Answer-a v crack
/.a dryer vent pipe is made of - Answer-metal
/.A furnace "temperature rise" test _____. - Answer-is an optional test
/.A local exhaust refers to _____. - Answer-an exhaust fan located in a bath, kitchen, or
laundry room that vents to the exterior
/.a masonry fireplace should have____ - Answer--a hearth that is 20 inches deep inside
the firebox
-a hearth that is a minimum of 4 inches thick
-no combustable materials left in place below the hearth
/.a notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than______ - Answer-1/6 of the depth
/.A patio is - Answer-- can be located above grade
-can be surrounded by four walls and also known as a courtyard
-is a flat outdoor recreational area adjacent to a house
/.A plastic or metallic material that is used in certain joints, seams, and junctures of the
roof and walls to prevent water from seeping into the structure is known as _____. -
Answer-flashing
/.A recently manufactured ventless log-burning appliance may contain _____. - Answer-
an oxygen-depletion sensor, which is a safety device designed to protect occupants
when in use
/.A roof with a slope equal to or greater than 2/12 and less than 4/12 can be said to be
_____. - Answer-a low slope roof
,/.A type of pipe that is no longer installed in plumbing applications is _____. - Answer-
brass
/.a typical situation where a whole house fan should not be used is____ - Answer-when
a combustion appliance draws combustion air from the home
/.According to most standards and practices, the home inspector is required to____ -
Answer-operate all GFCIs
/.Adequate distance from a gas vent or flue to an HRV/ERV intake is _____. - Answer-
10 feet horizontally or 3 feet vertically
/.An essential component for smart home technology is a _____. - Answer-reliable
internet connection
/.An inspector finds a furnace with a draft hood, ribbon burner, and belt driven blower.
The system is running normally. What should the inspector advise the client to do? -
Answer-Budget for additional repairs, preventative maintenance, and imminent
replacement.
/.are cooling ducts the same size throughout the house? - Answer-yes, ducts should
always be the same size to balance the airflow in the house
/.Asphalt driveways should be at least how thick? - Answer-2 inches to 4 inches
/.Besides the thermostat, the main controls on a forced-air furnace are _____. - Answer-
the temperature limit control and the fan control
/.buckling of wood shingles may indicate - Answer-Improper spacing between shingles
/.causes of a sag in a porch ceiling - Answer-- beams/joists that have slipped off the
support columns
-leaking into the structure of the roof
- warped bemas/joists
/.characteristics of a chimney cap or crown - Answer--a capillary break
-an expansion sealant
-a tapered 4 inch masonry cap
/.conditions would be signs of poor ventilation in an attic - Answer--delaminated
sheathing
-frost on roofing nails
-rusted gusset plates on roof trusses
/.cracks found on a plaster wall may indicate an underlying structural problem if they
are___ - Answer-one quarter inch wide or longer
, /.cupping and checking in wood plank siding are signs of ____ - Answer-moisture
retention
/.Current building practices require that new homes be air-sealed so that the measured
rate of air changes per hour is _____. - Answer-five or fewer
/.developed length for a dryer exhaust vent refers to ______ - Answer-the straight
length of the duct and the additional length to account for the reduction due to bends
/.dishwashers must be - Answer-GFCI-protected
/.Double coursing means that _____. - Answer-two layers of shingles are laid for each
row
/.during a typical HRV/ERV inspection, the inspector is required to____ - Answer-ensure
that the device is safely wired and installed, and the condensate drain is properly
terminated
/.Electric or gas-fired clothes dryer exhaust vents should be _____. - Answer-4 inches in
diameter and made of smooth wall metal
/.electrical pressure that pushes electrons through the wires is known as the - Answer-
voltage
/.For oil fired heating units, what clearance is required between a furnace or boiler and
combustibles? - Answer-18 inches
/.For which condition should the customer be advised to monitor the foundation wall? -
Answer-cracks less than 1/4" wide showing little or no movement
(Active movement, excessive bowing of the foundation wall, or a crack 1/4" or greater is
a cause for a structural concern.)
/.forced warm air heating systems are an example of what type of heat transfer? -
Answer-convection
/.gas supply shutoffs for some vented and unvented appliances may be______ -
Answer-located in another room or space if clearly or permanently labeled and
dedicated to supplying fuel to the appliance
/.gel burning appliances typically_____ - Answer-create less heat than gas or oil fired
appliances
/.hopper window - Answer-a window that is hinged at the bottom and swings to the
inside of the house.
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