Exam Review - HOH

Question 1

How big is a roofing square?

Answer 1

100 sq ft

Question 2

When is a non-vented roof permitted?

Answer 2

When airtightness and humidity are controlled

Question 3

Can you inspect a roof without walking on it?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

How much heavier are slate tiles than asphalt shingles?

Answer 4

5x

Question 5

What are slate tiles fastened with?

Answer 5

2 copper nails

Question 6

A ____ _____ is part of a fall-arrest system.

Answer 6

roof anchor

Question 7

T/F: Hail damage of consistent size and pattern may be artificially created.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F: Some fully locking clay and concrete tiles do not require underlayment.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What type of gloves should be used when inspecting electrical equipment?

Answer 9

Insulated rubber or leather

Question 10

How should you determine if somewhere is safe?

Answer 10

Your own judgement

Question 11

T/F: OSHA has jurisdiction

Answer 11

False

Question 12

If a ladder is damaged, it should be _______ and replaced.

Answer 12

destroyed

Question 13

Ladders must be __ft away from powerlines

Answer 13

10

Question 14

T/F: A wooden ladder will protect you from electrical shock

Answer 14

False

Question 15

If there is insulation present, you should wear a ________.

Answer 15

respirator

Question 16

What is the greatest destroyer of houses?

Answer 16

Water

Question 17

Primary function of a home inspection is to ______ and report.

Answer 17

observe

Question 18

T/F: A beam is a primary support member.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

______ floor tiles are usually the result of a non-rigid sub-floor.

Answer 19

Cracked

Question 20

T/F: The ridge beam is load-bearing.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Installing a _____ ______ ______ is the most important step for moisture removal in walls.

Answer 21

vapor diffusion retarder

Question 22

T/F: The chimney flue does not need to be extensively inspected.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What should indoor humidity levels be?

Answer 23

40%-60%

Question 24

T/F: The compressor is in the outside condensing unit.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

____ valves are the least restrictive to flow.

Answer 25

Ball

Question 26

What does FVIR stand for?

Answer 26

Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistance

Question 27

Contaminated water is ____________.

Answer 27

non-potable

Question 28

What is a water closet?

Answer 28

toilet or commode

Question 29

___ ______ prevents water hammer.

Answer 29

Air chamber

Question 30

What is water going back into the system?

Answer 30

backflow

Question 31

T/F: Tankless water heaters must have a TPR valve.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What type of piping has type L/K/M?

Answer 32

Copper

Question 33

T/F: The main vent stack is the upper most point.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

T/F: The home inspector shall report, if not self-evident, a reason why the system or component is significantly deficient or near the end of its service life

Answer 34

True

Question 35

______ can be used to direct surface water away from a home’s foundation.

Answer 35

Swales

Question 36

Deck joists that cantilever more than half their length are considered ______.

Answer 36

unsafe

Question 37

During a typical home inspection, the home inspector will inspect the ______, surface drainage, retaining walls, and grading of the property.

Answer 37

vegetation

Question 38

A ______ is a porch leading to the entrance of a building having a roof structure over a walkway, and supported by columns or enclosed by walls.

Answer 38

portico

Question 39

Wood shingles and shakes are usually made of western red cedar, white cedar, redwood, or cypress because these species naturally resistant to ___ ___.

Answer 39

wood rot

Question 40

Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams should NOT be located in the middle ______ of the span.

Answer 40

third

Question 41

T/F: Asphalt shingles should not be used on slopes from 2:12 to 3.9:12, if special low-slope application procedures are followed.

Answer 41

False