Residential Inspection for Real Estate Agents SAE Exam - Questions and Answers Bricks are laid on the front part of the foundation known as the
... [Show More] ________. Wall ties ________ brick is made of sun-dried earth and straw. Adobe The screen at the bottom of the stucco wall, called a ________, must be kept free of debris so the wall can properly drain moisture. Weep Screed Bricks are attached to the sheathing by metal strips called Brick ties According to the TREC Minimum Requirements for Structural Systems, an inspector is not required to: Determine the remaining life expectancy of the roof covering Generally, the greatest concern of home buyers and the greatest potential liability for home inspectors is ___________. Foundation failure Most houses in the south are built on A concrete slab Measurement of current flow Amp A unit of measurement of the force of electrical pressure Volt A measure of resistance to electrical flow in a conductor or insulator Ohm Creates pressure keeping electrical cur- rent flowing through the conductors or wires Generator Protects you from becoming part of the circuit GFCI Detects an arc by the characteristic wave an arc causes in the electrical flow AFCI Aluminum wiring option using braided copper wire Pig Tailing Provides only 110 volts Two-wire service Switches placed so that the path ahead can be lit and turned off without retracing steps Three-way switches Volts × amps Watt Also called the fuse box Service panel Allows electricity to flow through quickly Conductor Common problem with electrical receptacles Two-wire Service The inspector is not required to: (A) inspect low voltage wiring; (B) disassemble mechanical appliances; (C) verify the effectiveness of smoke alarms; (D) verify interconnectivity of smoke alarms; (E) activate smoke or carbon monoxide alarms that are or may be monitored or require the use of codes; (F) verify that smoke alarms are suitable for the hearing-impaired; or (G) remove the covers of junction, fixture, receptacle or switch boxes unless specifically required by these standards. _________ current is used in homes because we produce it in high volumes and transport it efficiently and safely. Alternating current There should be _____ wire(s) coming into the house from the electrical service. 3 Common type of heating system located in the attic Horizontal gas-fired Device that detects the presence of carbon monoxide Sniffer Process by which products of combustion down draft into vents Spillage Mechanical device that shuts off the flow of gas if the pilot light goes out Thermocouple Also called the suction line Low-pressure line The major problem with gas furnaces heat exchanger Which of the following systems is NOT included under TREC's Minimum Inspection Requirements for HVAC Systems? Fireplaces and chimneys For heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, the inspector is not required to perform the following actions: Program digital thermostats or controls According to the text, the main problem that inspectors find with gas furnaces is the __________. Heat exchanger [Show Less]