At what level would water pressure within a single-family dwelling begin to be
considered excessive and require correction - CORRECT ANSWER-80
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buckling in horizontal vinyl siding is generally caused by - CORRECT ANSWERimproper fastening
A newer home with electric heat is being inspected. It has a below grade finished
basement containing a bedroom. The inspector should look for a smoke alarm and -
CORRECT ANSWER-an escape and rescue opening
A swimming pool fence must prevent passage of a sphere that is larger than -
CORRECT ANSWER-4 inches
If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished surface, what tool would be the best
choice to verify dampness? - CORRECT ANSWER-non-contact moisture meter
Gas-fired furnace heat exchangers most often fail from - CORRECT ANSWER-rust and
metal fatigue
relative humidity (RH) is expressed as - CORRECT ANSWER-percentage
Connections of dissimilar metal in a plumbing system, such as galvanized steel pipe
and copper pipe, will usually cause - CORRECT ANSWER-electrolysis
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device that - CORRECT ANSWERdisconnects the power when sensing current leakage to ground
An electrical system with a fuse on the neutral conductor and on the energized (hot)
conductors - CORRECT ANSWER-is hazardous and should be corrected
To operate a central air conditioner, an electric clothes dryer, and and electric range,
the ampacity of the service to the house should be AT LEAST - CORRECT ANSWER100 amps at 240 volts
A floor joist in a crawl space has been cut where the toilet drain passes through the
floor. the joists are 2x6 spaced at 16" on center. The inspector should recommend that -
CORRECT ANSWER-a contractor be contacted to determine what is needed and make
repairs
Most problems with concrete are caused at the time of installation. What single factor
causes MOST problems - CORRECT ANSWER-Too much water is added to the mix
brick chimneys on older properties with oil heat sometimes curve above the roof line,
with no visible cracks. What is a possible cause - CORRECT ANSWER-expansion of
mortar
Which set of building terms do not belong together - CORRECT ANSWER-cripple,
trimmer, purlin
which has the least effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system -
CORRECT ANSWER-joist width
The normal Maximum rise of residential stair treads is - CORRECT ANSWER-7 3/4
inches
An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed
- CORRECT ANSWER-upstream from the receptacle
circuit breakers - CORRECT ANSWER-protect the wire from an electrical overload
In a forced air heating system containing a split system air conditioner and a humidifier,
humidity is reduced by - CORRECT ANSWER-condensation at the evaporator coil
a home inspection report Must include - CORRECT ANSWER-the type of roof material
and the method of observation
Water hammer can occur as a result of - CORRECT ANSWER-a lack of air chambers
If a system designed for use with natural gas is supplied with propane gas - CORRECT
ANSWER-the flame will be too high unless a smaller orifice is installed
Low pressure boiler pipes do NOT carry steam pressure above - CORRECT ANSWER15 PSI
When an asphalt shingle roof is installed over existing shingles, leakage commonly
occurs at the - CORRECT ANSWER-penetrations
Roof Trusses - CORRECT ANSWER-are usually designed for two-point bearing
on a hillside house with foundation drain systems - CORRECT ANSWER-the foundation
drain systems collect water passing through the slope
A subpanel in an older house that is wired with non-metallic sheathed cable (NM) has
one circuit with a ground wire. The ground wire - CORRECT ANSWER-should be
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