Ceiling joist when installed parallel to roof rafters, to prevent rafter spread, should be
overlapped...
- 3 inches
- 4 inches
- 5 inches
- 6 inches
... [Show More] - CORRECT ANSWER-3 inches
What is the primary purpose of the control joints placed in concrete driveways?- To
prevent cracking.
- To drain the surface.
- To reduce random cracking.
- To enhance appearance. - CORRECT ANSWER-To reduce random cracking
Which of the following is an indication that a masonry wall is veneer and NOT
structural?
- No bond courses are seen.
- The lintels are made of steel
- The windows are inset 6" from the wall face.
- There are no arches in the wall. - CORRECT ANSWER-No bond courses are seen.
Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1 1/2:12 above a
single-family house? Assume standard installation of any required underlayment.
- Metal shingles.
- Wood shakes.
- Modified bitumen.
- Slate shingles. - CORRECT ANSWER-Modified bitumen
Historically, spaced or skip sheathing has been used for roof decking because it...
- is economical and strong
- provides a safe walking platform
- allows for drying of roof material
- retards attic ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows for drying of roof material.
What is the bare minimum for inspecting a roof?
- Walking on the roof.
- Viewing the roof from ladder at one location.
- Viewing the roof from the ground.
- Viewing the roof from the a ladder at multiple locations. - CORRECT ANSWERViewing the roof from the ground.
The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be:
- A 3/4 inch pipe
- Made of rigid pipe
- Threaded at the bottom
- As least the normal size of the relief valve outlet - CORRECT ANSWER-As least the
nominal size of the relief value outlet.
Permeability is the property of a material that allows the passage of:
- Water vapor.
- Heat energy.
- Liquid Water.
- Infrared radiation. - CORRECT ANSWER-Water vapor
Which is the best example of the heat flow by conduction?
- Heat flowing from the water inside to the body of a radiator.
- Heat flowing from a forced-air supply register.
- Heat flowing from a steam boiler inside pipes.
- Heat flowing from a floor furnace. - CORRECT ANSWER-Heat flowing from the water
inside to the body of the radiator.
Is bonding jumper needed for a gas hot water tank?
- Yes, To eliminate stray voltage that could electrify the water in the tank.
- Yes, Bonding jumpers ensure a continuous ground path even when the water heater is
removed.
- No, it is not required since the house is effectively bonded through the grounding
electrode
- Yes, the bonding jumper is installed strictly for lightening protection. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Yes, Bonding jumpers ensure a continuous ground path even when the water
heater is removed.
In new construction, which of the following items would NOT be considered an electrical
system defect?
- A #12 cooper wire is connected to a 15 amp breaker.
- A #14 cooper wire is connected to a 20 amp breaker.
- An incandescent light fixture next to a closet shelf.
- Open knockouts are in an electrical panel. - CORRECT ANSWER-A #12 copper wire
is connected to a 15 amp breaker.
A subpanel is a detached building has melted insulation on a neutral conductor. What is
the most likely cause of this condition?
- The neutral conductor is loose at the terminal bar.
- The circuit breaker is defective.
- There is no grounding electrode.
- The circuit breaker ampacity is too large for the wire. - CORRECT ANSWER-The
neutral conductor is loose at the terminal bar.
Capillary tubes are near to and attached to the...
- evaporator coil
- heat exchanger
- condenser coil
- compressor discharge - CORRECT ANSWER-evaporator coil.
A collar tie is found in:
- the attic near the top plate
- the basement between floor joists
- a wall at the intersection of two walls
- the upper third of the rafter length - CORRECT ANSWER-the upper third of the rafter
length
During your inspection you see small white insects. What do you say to your clients?
- Do not say anything.
- There are termites in this property.
- There is damage to the structure due to an insect infestation.
- Suggest obtaining the services of a pest control operator. - CORRECT ANSWERSuggest obtaining the services of a pest control operator.
Deck ledger boards with floor joists 16'6'', should be securely attached directly to the
house by
- Properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
- 16d galvanized nails placed every 16 inches.
- Properly sized joist hangers for the house.
- Properly sized lag bolts into the foundation ledge. - CORRECT ANSWER-properly
sized lag bolts every 16 inches
Roof truss uplift can cause cracks to form
- above exterior window and doors.
- at interior wall/ceiling intersections.
- in bottom chords of roof trusses.
- in top chords of roof trusses. - CORRECT ANSWER-at interior wall/ceiling
intersections.
The framing method that uses studs continuously from the sill to the roof is called:
- Post-and-beam construction.
- Balloon framing.
- Platform framing.
- California framing. - CORRECT ANSWER-Balloon framing.
A scupper would most likely be located in:
- a parapet wall.
- a floor drain.
- an oil furnace vent.
- a K-type gutter. - CORRECT ANSWER-A parapet wall
Generally, which type of the item is NOT included in a home inspection?
- Unsafe
- Defective
- Not present
- Cosmetic - CORRECT ANSWER-Cosmetic
The primary function of a skimmer is to provide
- a way for water to return to the pump.
- a place to put chlorine tablets.
- a means to remove floating debris from the water.
- a secondary method of filtering the water. - CORRECT ANSWER-a means to remove
floating debris from the water.
Polybutylene (PB) water supply tubing is seen in the house. You should report that it: [Show Less]