AHIT PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - Answer- To prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space. Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... - Answer- Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the outside walls. For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended? A) Cracks of any width B) all active and inactive cracks C) shrinkage cracks D) horizontal cracks with movement - Answer- D Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... - Answer- drain life problem The function of a beam is to - Answer- Carry floor and wall loads horizontally to columns and the foundation Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - Answer- Outer 2/3 of joist (ends) What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? - Answer- Balloon framing studs run from foundation to roof line. What is NOT part of the structural inspection? A) foundation walls B) roof framing members C) interior finish material D) girder and floor joist - Answer- C) interior finish material A 2x4 being pulled is under - Answer- tension Trusses typically ... A) can be cut without engineering approval B) can never be cut C) have two bearing points D) are not used - Answer- C) have two bearing points What does EIFS stand for? - Answer- exterior insulated finish systems Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? - Answer- 4 inches What are 4 types of roof systems? - Answer- hip gable