Property and Building Inspection Module I Questions and Answers 2024
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Property And Building Inspection
Property and Building Inspection Module I Questions and Answers 2024
.___ are exterior structures that project from the building structure at least one story above grade.
a. Deck
b. Carport
c. Easement
d. Balcony - ANSWER-d. Balcony
.A balcony can be supported by columns and the house wa...
Property and Building Inspection
Module I Questions and Answers 2024
.___ are exterior structures that project from the building structure at least one story above grade.
a. Deck
b. Carport
c. Easement
d. Balcony - ANSWER-d. Balcony
.A balcony can be supported by columns and the house wall.
True
or
False - ANSWER-True
.A difference between a gas range and electric range is that electric ranges ___.
a. Are typically wider
b. Are typically deeper front-to-back
c. Require a 120-volt electrical supply
d. Require a 240-volt electrical supply - ANSWER-d. Require a 240-volt electrical supply
.A guideline for the appropriate slope of a lot away from a house is
a. one inch over six feet
b. one inch over ten feet
c. three inches over twelve feet
d. six inches over ten feet - ANSWER-d. six inches over ten feet
.A low depression used in the soil for drainage?
,a. French drain
b. Swale
c. Sub surface PVC drain
d. Sand traps - ANSWER-b. Swale
.A masonry chimney serving a wood fireplace should be at least ___.
a. 8 feet tall
b. 12 feet tall
c. 15 feet tall
d. 18 feet tall
e. 22 feet tall - ANSWER-b. 12 feet tall
.A maximum rise for steps is commonly ___ inches.
a. 7
b. 7 3/4
c. 8 1/2
d. 10 - ANSWER-b. 7 3/4
.A notch cut in the bottom edge of a beam is more likely to result in failure than one cut in the top edge,
although the as a general rule, notches and holes should not be cut in beams.
True
or
False - ANSWER-True
.A plug-in cord serving a built-in dishwasher must be:
a. Between 36 and 48 inches in length
b. Between 18 and 36 inches in length
c. Of the armored cable type
d. Secured to the sink cabinet floors.
,e. Vulnerable to physicals damage - ANSWER-a. Between 36 and 48 inches in length
.A popular bathroom countertop that is not used in the kitchen is cultured marble
True
or
False - ANSWER-True
.A reliable ___ connection for purposes of a smart home is usually defined as a high-speed ___
connection.
a. Internet, Universal
b. Internet, Broadband
c. WIFI, Only
d. YouTube, Internet - ANSWER-b. Internet, Broadband
.A smart home is one that is equipped with network-connected products?
True
or
False - ANSWER-True
.A vapor retarder is designed to, restrict vapor diffusion.
True
or
False - ANSWER-True
.A window is installed above a tub in a bathroom. The inspector inspects the window to verify it is
identified as tempered glass as required by hazardous locations in the code. There is no acid etching to
indicate the window is tempered. He/she measures from the top of the tub to the bottom sash of the
window and the measurement is 63 inches. Is this a deficiency?
a. No, it is not in a hazardous location
b. Yes, it is in a hazardous location
, c. Yes, it is over 5 feet from the top edge of the tub
d. None of the above - ANSWER-a. No, it is not in a hazardous location
.A wood sill is typically used to connect the top of the foundation to the wood floor system above.
True
or
False - ANSWER-True
.Absence of kick out flashing is reportable defect regardless of the age of the house
True
or
False - ANSWER-True
.All are included in the inspection of a microwave oven EXCEPT.
a. Glass panels
b. Missing knobs
c. Check for radiation
d. Securely mounted - ANSWER-c. Check for radiation
.All modern food waste disposers:
a. Are of the continuous feed or batch feed type
b. Utilize a manual overload re-set control
c. Are connected with a min. 36-inch cord
d. Are reported as in need of repair in the presence of water hammer
e. A and B - ANSWER-a. Are of the continuous feed or batch feed type
.All of the following are basic components of masonry wood-burning fireplace EXCEPT
a. a Damper
b. a Throat
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