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It 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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
- ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER The full condensate pan tripped a condensate
overflow switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark
in appearance. A. King joist B. Floor joist C. Masonry wall D. Bearing wall -
ANSWER Floor joist
What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation,
according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
a. ≥ 5"/10'
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