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Home Inspector National Exam PrepIt is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1 - -1
-Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below?
"The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation
C. Description D. Disclaimer - -Conclusion
-Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's
safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior
stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water
heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener - -A pin hole in the heat
exchanger
-The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9
in. D. 11 in. - -9 inches
-Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A.
Some receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes
have broken bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
problems D. Different test device manufactures have different light patterns
- -Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
-Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the
home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked
D. potential safety issue - -Potential safety issue
-EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B.
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a
modified bitumen membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry
surface. - -Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
-While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in
lamps. This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction
box. C. Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box. - -Approved brace or
box
-What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when
calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
, d. Sensible and latent heat - -Sensible and latent heat
-Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces - -6" fiberglass batt
insulation
-An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its
method of construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of
construction in order from first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF
construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform
framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF
construction - -Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform
framing, ICF construction
-One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall
system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
a. Window heads
b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows - -At the
corners of the installation, such as around windows
-An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two
things be related?
a. The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit
turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
b. The full condensate pan indicates that the fan in the air handler is not
functioning, as it should.
c. The full condensate pan indicates that there is a leak in the heat
exchanger, which has depressurized the unit, causing it to turn off.
d. The full condensate pan means that combustion byproducts have
condensed and are flowing back into the house through the flue. This tripped
the flue gas spill switch, turning the unit off. - -The full condensate pan
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