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AHIT questions with correct answers 2024/2025
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AHITWhat can be a sign of slab detachment? - ANScracks along the slab edge
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.
What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - ANSshrinkage of the concrete slab
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
Ceiling insulation in a crawl space should be installed _____. - ANSwith the moisture deterrent
layer up
What would not be a cause of bulging or leaning in exterior masonry walls? - ANSa rusting lintel
What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it? - ANSloose brick ties
In which type of framing does the subfloor go only to the inner edge of the wall stud? -
ANSballoon framing
A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____. - ANS1/6 of the depth
How should plywood subflooring not be laid? - ANSparallel to the joists
In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - ANSsill
Which construction method is common in barns and churches? - ANSpost and beam
construction
What may happen to the floor as a result of a load-bearing wall being offset from the supporting
beam below it? - ANSall of the answers shown
a low spot may appear in the floor along the wall
a ridge may appear above the beam
the joists supporting the wall may be deflected
, What is the proper term to describe floors with a continuous slope in one direction? -
ANSunlevel
Which of the following can cause a floor to be bouncy? - ANSlack of proper bridging in the joists
In platform framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - ANSsole plate
What condition should be reported as a major defect in the roof structure? - ANScracked rafters
and delaminated sheathing
What condition in the attic can cause plywood roof sheathing to delaminate? - ANStoo much
moisture in the attic
Where should insulation in an unfinished attic be laid? - ANSon the floor
Insulation in the attic should be installed _____. - ANSwith the moisture deterrent layer toward
the heated portion of the house
When should attic vents be open? - ANSat all times
Rafters may not be attached to _____. - ANSthe ledger and wall studs
What is the function of a knee wall in an attic? - ANSto prevent the roof rafters from sagging
H-clips are used to secure roof sheathing to _____. - ANSroof sheathing
What is the function of collar ties? - ANSto prevent the roof rafters from sagging and spreading
At what temperature should the unfinished attic be? - ANSthe same as outdoors
Truss uplift is _____. - ANSa bowing upward of the bottom chord
What type of roof truss is used in vaulted or cathedral ceiling structures? - ANSscissors truss
When should a retaining wall be inspected? - ANSIf it is holding back soil that could affect the
house or garage
Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection? - ANSawnings and
shutters
Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be caused by _____. - ANSan improper nailing
base
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