6 Hour, Appliances Quiz

Question 1

The inspector shall report as DEFICIENT any water leaks of a DISHWASHER (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 1

TRUE

[TAC §535.232(b)(4)]

Question 2

The inspector SHALL operate the dishwasher during the inspection in normal mode & operating range at the time of inspection (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 2

TRUE

[TAC RULE §535.227]

Question 3

Dishwashers are designed to retain about 1/2 cup of water in the bottom of the tub to keep the gasket from drying out (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 3

TRUE

[CSRE Book-3, Pg.304]

Question 4

Food waste disposals should be flushed with hot water. (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 4

FALSE

[CSRE Book-3, Pg.304] (Hot water prevents fatty or greasy materials from solidifying & being pulverized with other waste a carried away)

Question 5

The inspector shall report as DEFICIENT a Food waste disposer that is not securely mounted (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 5

TRUE

[TAC §535.232(c)(2)]

Question 6

When inspecting the food waste disposer, the unit should_____.

a. Be loose to sink
b. Drained above the P-Trap
c. Vibrate heavily
d. Securely mounted

Answer 6

d. Securely mounted

[TAC §535.232(c)(2)]

Question 7

APPLIANCE
FLEXIBLE CORD LENGTH

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM

Range hoods 18’’ 36’’

Kitchen waste disposal 18’’ 36’’

Built-in dishwasher 36’’ 48’’

Trash compactor 36’’ 48’’

Answer 7

IRC E4101.3 Flexible Cords

Cord-&-plug-connected appliances shall use cords suitable for the environment and physical conditions likely to be encountered. Flexible cords shall be used only where the appliance is listed to be connected with a flexible cord. The cord shall be identified as suitable for the purpose in the installation instructions of the appliance manufacturer. Receptacles for cord-&-plug-connected appliances shall be accessible and shall be located to avoid physical damage to the flexible cord. Cord-&-plug-connected appliances should not pass through a cabinet. Except for a listed appliance marked to indicate that it is protected by a system of double-insulation, the flexible cord supplying an appliance shall terminate in a grounding-type attachment plug. A receptacle for a cord-&-plug-connected range hood shall be supplied by an individual branch circuit.

Question 8

Range hoods shall discharge to the outdoors through a single-wall duct. (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 8

TRUE

[IRC M1503.1]

Question 9

The inspector shall report as DEFICIENT a range exhaust vent pipe that is of inadequate material (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 9

TRUE

[TAC §535.232(a)(5)]

Question 10

Single-wall ducts serving range hoods shall be constructed of GALVANIZED STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL or COPPER.

(TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 10

TRUE

[IRC M1503.2]

Question 11

The inspector shall NOT report as Deficient an ELECTRIC or GAS OVEN heating element & thermostat sensing elements that are not properly supported (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 11

FALSE

[TAC §535.232(e)]

Question 12

[TEST QUESTION]

Gas stovetop burners with electronic ignition which fail to light consistently:

a. May need adjustment to the appliance’ gas pressure regulator or ignition source.
b. Can be the result of using improper gas connector materials.
c. May require burner head leveling.
d. May indicate excess sulfer in the gas supply.

Answer 12

a. May need adjustment to the appliance’ gas pressure regulator or ignition source. (Best answer)

Question 13

[TEST QUESTION]

Which of the following should NOT be put down a garbage disposal.

a. Lemon Peels
b. Orange Peels
c. Ice
d. Paper Products

Answer 13

d. Paper Products

(Best answer)

Question 14

[TEST QUESTION]

The purpose of a dishwasher discharge hose backflow prevention is to:

a. Prevent wastewater from entering the dishwasher
b. Protect the discharge pump from damage
c. Protect the drying element from overheating.
d. Prevent food particles from entering ahead of the food waste disposer.

Answer 14

a. Prevent wastewater from entering the dishwasher

(Best answer)

Question 15

[TEST QUESTION]

A Kitchen exhaust that does not vent to the outside muse use what type of filter?

a. Allergy free
b. Charcoal
c. Cartridge
d. Sand

Answer 15

b. Charcoal

[CSRE, Book-3, Pg 303]

Question 16

SOP: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Appliances

a. §535.232
b. §535.233
c. §535.234
d. §535.235

Answer 16

a. §535.232

Question 17

[TEST QUESTION]

All are included in the inspection of a dishwasher except:

a. Color of door
b. Door gasket
c. Dish tray
d. Soap dispenser

Answer 17

a. Color of door

Question 18

[TEST QUESTION]

Which of the following is not a true statement about vented decorative appliances?

a. Vented decorative appliances shall conform to ANSI-Z21.50
b. Vented decorative appliances shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
c. Gas logs shall be equipped with pilot ingnition & a labeled safety shutoff valve.
d. Vented decorative appliances shall be provided with combustion & circulating air.

Answer 18

c. Gas logs shall be equipped with pilot ingnition & a labeled safety shutoff valve.

(Best answer)

Question 19

[TEST QUESTION]

When combustibles are covered with No.24-gauge sheet metal with a ventilated air space, the required 18’’ clearance from the rear of an appliance may be reduced to how many inches?

a. 18’’
b. 12’’
c. 9’’
d. 6’’

Answer 19

d. 6’’

[IRC G2409.2]

Question 20

[TEST QUESTION]

If a trash compactor unit is not hard wired, then a plug-&-cord can be used as long as the cord is between:

a. 6’’ & 12’’
b. 12’’ & 24’’
c. 18’’ & 36’’
d. 36’’ & 48’’

Answer 20

d. 36’’ & 48’’

[IRC E4101.3]

Question 21

[TEST QUESTION]

The minimum clearance required between stovetop burners and the bottom of unprotected wood cabinets.

a. 12’’
b. 24’’
c. 30’’
d. 42’’

Answer 21

c. 30’’

[IRC M1901.1]

Question 22

[TEST QUESTIONS]

For non-combustibles, the minimum clearance above the burner is ____.

a. 12’’
b. 24’’
c. 30’’
d. 42’’

Answer 22

b. 24’’