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Inspector Prep National Exam 1 Flashcards

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  1. Copper-tube boilers typically have:
    (a) Better heat transfer characteristics, and longer lifespans than cast-iron boilers
    (b) Better heat transfer characteristics, but shorter lifespans than cast-iron boilers
    (c) Worse heat transfer characteristics, but longer lifespans than cast-iron boilers
    (d) Worse heat transfer characteristics, and shorter lifespans than cast-iron boilers
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(b) Better heat transfer characteristics, but shorter lifespans than cast-iron boilers

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  1. Which of the following is a similarity between furnaces and boilers?
    (a) Piping
    (b) A low-level safety device
    (c) High-temperature limit switches
    (d) Backflow preventers
A

(c) High-temperature limit switches

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  1. List the four safety controls found on hydronic systems:
    (a) Pressure relief valve, high temperature limit, low-water cutout, backflow preventer
    (b) Low temperature limit, high water cut out, backflow preventer, pressure relief valve
    (c) Pressure relief valve, high temperature limit, water cutoff, back flow preventer
    (d) Pressure relief, high temperature limit, low water cutout, back flow preventer
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(a) Pressure relief valve, high temperature limit, low-water cutout, backflow preventer

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  1. What is the normal operating pressure in a boiler?
    (a) 2 to 5 psi
    (b) 5 to 9 psi
    (c) 12 to 15 psi
    (d) 9 to 12 psi
    (e) 15 to 18 psi
A

(c) 12 to 15 psi

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  1. In a two-story Victorian home with a boiler in the basement you find a pressure-reducing valve set to 12 psi. Is there a possibility that his valve is set too low? (a) Yes (b) No
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(b) NO

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  1. Where is the expansion tank typically, in an open system? (a) Below the highest level radiator (b) Above the highest level radiator (c) Horizontal of the highest level radiator (d) Inside of the highest level radiator
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(b) Above the highest level radiator

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  1. When a black steel pipe is extended with copper pipe, what can occur?
    (a) The steel pipe may rust at the connection due to galvanic reaction
    (b) The circulator may not be able to overcome the pressure change at the junction
    (c) The copper pipe will wear through with the friction force of the water
    (d) The copper pipe will rust because of the galvanic reaction
A

(a) The steel pipe may rust at the connection due to galvanic reaction

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  1. What is the purpose of the bleed valve near the top of the radiator? (a) It does not have a purpose (b) This allows the homeowner to fill the radiator with water (c) This allows the homeowner to remove trapped air from the radiator, letting the radiator fill with water and heat the room effectively (d) This allows the homeowner to seal trapped air from the radiator, letting the radiator fill with water and heat the room effectively
A

(c) This allows the homeowner to remove trapped air from the radiator, letting the radiator fill with water and heat the room effectively

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  1. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? “The roof is in good condition for its age.” (a) Conclusion (b) Recommendation (c) Description (d) Disclaimer
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(a) Conclusion

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  1. Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client’s safety?
    (a) A pin hole in the heat exchanger
    (b) No handrails on an interior stairway
    (c) Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater
    (d) A non-reversing garage door opener
A

(a) A pin hole in the heat exchanger

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  1. It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST ______ inch drop per foot for 6’.
    (a) 1/4’’
    (b) 1/2’’
    (c) 3/4’’
    (d) 1’’
A

(d) 1’’

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  1. Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because:
    (a) Some receptacles only have two prongs
    (b) Three light testers sometimes have broken bulbs
    (c) Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
    (d) Different test device manufactures have different light patterns
A

(d) Different test device manufactures have different light patterns

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  1. Inspections must include: (a) Design analysis (b) A written report (c) Architectural evaluation (d) Calculations of strength and adequacy of structural members
A

(b) A written report

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  1. All of the following are reasons to write reports, EXCEPT:
    (a) The Standards require it
    (b) It avoids having to make good verbal presentations
    (c) They help your client review what you have said
    (d) Liability control
A

(b) It avoids having to make good verbal presentations

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  1. Most problems with exterior cladding involve: (a) Air leakage (b) Heat loss (c) Vapor diffusion (d) Water penetration
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(d) Water penetration

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  1. The best discharge point for a downspout is: (a) Below grade into a storm sewer (b) Below grade into a floor drain (c) Above grade six feet from the house (d) Six inches above grade, adjacent to the house
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(c) Above grade six feet from the house

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  1. Common failure modes for asphalt shingles include all of these except: (a) Spalling (b) Cracking (c) Blisters (d) Loss of granules
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(a) Spalling

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  1. Ice dam evidence includes everything listed here except: (a) Icicles hanging from soffits (b) Electric heating cables (c) Siding discoloration starting at the soffit (d) Water running down along rafters from peak
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(d) Water running down along rafters from peak

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  1. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks except: (a) Shrinkage cracks typically do not go into the footings (b) Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks elsewhere in the building (c) Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks (d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation walls
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(c) Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks

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  1. Moisture penetration through the foundation wall can cause the foundation to flake off on the interior. This condition is called: (a) Popcorn cement (b) Honeycombing (c) Cold joints (d) Spalling
A

(d) Spalling

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  1. You can check the thickness of the flooring, the subfloor material and its thickness: (a) By referring to building plans (b) Lifting out a supply air register (c) Asking the owner (d) Measuring the overall floor thickness and subtracting the joists
A

(b) Lifting out a supply air register

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  1. All of the following are common cabinet problems, except: (a) Defective hardware (b) Stiff or inoperative drawers (c) Doors or drawers missing or loose (d) Concealed hinges
A

(d) Concealed hinges

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  1. The implications of wet basement problems include all of the following, except: (a) Damaged interior finishes (b) Odors (c) Frost heaving of floors (d) Health hazards in the form of molds
A

(c) Frost heaving of floors

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  1. These are all problems with fuses except: (a) Fuses bypassed (b) Fuse manufacturer and panel manufacturer different (c) Fuses loose (d) Fuse holder broken
A

(b) Fuse manufacturer and panel manufacturer different

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  1. Which of the following is not a common problem with an air conditioner compressor? (a) Out of level (b) Excess noise or vibration (c) Inoperative (d) Overcooling the Freon in the condenser
A

(d) Overcooling the Freon in the condenser

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  1. The implications of a dirty evaporator coil in a split-system air conditioner could be any of the following except for one. Which one does not apply?
    (a) Airflow is restricted
    (b) Heat transfer is inhibited
    (c) Cooling is inadequate
    (d) The condenser coil may ice up and be damaged
A

(d) The condenser coil may ice up and be damaged

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  1. Which of the following is not a problem with water heaters? (a) The baffle or turbulator is missing on a gas or oil fired water heater (b) There is no isolating valve on the cold water inlet (c) The tank is leaking (d) There is no isolating valve on the hot water outlet
A

(d) There is no isolating valve on the hot water outlet

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  1. Common drainage problems include all of the following except: (a) Clogged (b) Poor support (c) Cross connections (d) Slopes of 1/4 to 1/2 inch per foot
A

(d) Slopes of 1/4 to 1/2 inch per foot

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  1. Common problems with sinks and basins include all of the following except:
    (a) Leaks
    (b) Excess pressure
    (c) Rust
    (d) Loose
A

(b) Excess pressure

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  1. Common beam problems on porches include all of the following except: (a) Checking (b) Sag (c) Poor end support (d) Rot or insect damage
A

(a) Checking

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  1. Which of the following is not a common problem with exterior trim?
    (a) Rot
    (b) Reverse sill slope
    (c) Excessive sill projection
    (d) Deteriorated caulking
A

(c) Excessive sill projection

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  1. All of the following are common glass problems, except: (a) Thermally broken (b) Lost seal (c) Excess condensation (d) Cracked glass
A

(a) Thermally broken

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  1. In most areas, for what distance can service entrance wires run inside the building before going into the service box, without special permission? (a) 5 feet (b) 10 feet, if in conduit (c) 0 feet, or as short as possible (d) Maximum of 3 feet
A

(c) 0 feet, or as short as possible

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  1. A 14-gauge copper wire is protected by a 20-amp fuse. You should report that:
    (a) This is a defect, and recommend improvement
    (b) This is always allowable
    (c) This indicates poor wiring
    (d) This may be acceptable, depending on what the circuit load is
A

(a) This is a defect, and recommend improvement

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  1. A Steam Heating System is a type of:
    (a) forced warm air system
    (b) hydraulic system
    (c) resistance heating system
    (d) radiant heating system
A

(b) hydraulic system

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  1. Home inspectors should not turn on plumbing systems that have been turned off for all of the following reasons except which one? (a) There may be a leak in the piping (b) It is the client’s responsibility (c) There may be a leak at the fixture (d) There may be a leak at the water heater
A

(b) It is the client’s responsibility

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  1. Walls may perform all of these functions except: (a) Support roofs (b) Support masonry chimneys (c) Support other walls (d) Resist wind loads
A

(b) Support masonry chimneys

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  1. Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials except: (a) Asphalt shingles (b) Wood shingles (c) Wood shakes (d) Roll roofing
A

(d) Roll roofing

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  1. More serious cracks tend to be: (a) Horizontal (b) Diagonal (c) Vertical (d) Random
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(a) Horizontal

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  1. All of the following are common sump pump problems except: (a) Inoperative (b) Short cycling (c) Running continuously (d) The discharge point is above grade level
A

(d) The discharge point is above grade level

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  1. Common faucet problems include all of the following except:
    (a) Leaks
    (b) Stiff
    (c) Loose
    (d) No isolating valves
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(d) No isolating valves

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  1. Common toilet problems include all of the following except: (a) Leaks (b) Low water pressure (c) Loose (d) Flush mechanism inoperative
A

(b) Low water pressure

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  1. Which of the following statements is true with respect to heat pumps?
    (a) The compressor must be outdoors
    (b) The compressor must be indoors
    (c) There may be two expansion devices
    (d) The expansion device must be indoors
A

(c) There may be two expansion devices

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  1. All of the following statements are true about whirlpool baths except:
    (a) They are filled and drained with each use
    (b) They have a dedicated hot water heating system
    (c) They are used for cleaning people
    (d) There is no chemical treatment system
A

(b) They have a dedicated hot water heating system

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  1. Why is a tank-less-coil water heater called an indirect water heater?
    (a) The water in the tank-less is heated by heat, rather than a boiler
    (b) The water in the tank-less is heated by steam, rather than a flame
    (c) The water in the tank-less coil is heated by boiler water, rather than a flame
    (d) The water in the tank-less coil is heated by diluted water, rather than a flame
A

(c) The water in the tank-less coil is heated by boiler water, rather than a flame

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  1. Boilers with tank-less coil domestic water heaters are inefficient because:
    (a) The coil is susceptible to scaling
    (b) The boiler water is too cold to provide adequate hot domestic water
    (c) The boiler needs to stay hot all summer
    (d) Contamination can occur in between the boiler water and the domestic water
A

(c) The boiler needs to stay hot all summer

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  1. Geological faults occur in many areas in Texas. As an inspector you: (a) Should say nothing since geological faults are too deep to be observed (b) Can refer to a Richter Scale survey map for each city to find the fault locations (c) Are expected to visually observe faults (d) Pray you don’t get this question
A

(a) Should say nothing since geological faults are too deep to be observed

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  1. What type of heating system uses a circulating pump? (a) Forced air furnace (b) Forced air burner (c) Gravity coal furnace (d) Hot water heating system/Hydronic System
A

(d) Hot water heating system/Hydronic System

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  1. Home inspectors-
    (a) Must disclose an interest in a business which may affect the client
    (b) Having disclosed any interest in a business which may affect the client, must decline to perform the inspection
    (c) May use the home inspection to gather referral work in other fields
    (d) May waive the home inspection fee if a repair contract on the home is subsequently signed between the client and home inspector
A

(a) Must disclose an interest in a business which may affect the client

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  1. The inspection should
    (a) Be done without the client present, if possible
    (b) Start with the bad news about the house to get it out of the way
    (c) Focus on the actions that people must take
    (d) Include a detailed description of deteriorated or inoperative systems and how they got
A

(c) Focus on the actions that people must take

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  1. Which of the following statements applies to notching or putting holes in truss members? (a) Holes should be no more than 1/3 of the depth of the member. (b) Neither holes nor notches are permitted anywhere on a truss. (c) Holes are permitted only in the middle third of the bottom chord of a truss. (d) Holes and notches are not permitted in the top or bottom chord but are permitted in the webs.
A

(b) Neither holes nor notches are permitted anywhere on a truss.

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  1. The problems with aluminum wiring include all of the following except: (a) It tends to creep (b) Some of the early aluminum wiring was low quality (c) It lacked a ground wire (d) The aluminum oxide is not a good conductor of electricity
A

(c) It lacked a ground wire

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  1. All of the following are common problems found on gas piping except: (a) Leaks (b) Excess pressure (c) Rusting (d) No drip leg
A

(b) Excess pressure

54
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  1. All of the following are problems you’ll commonly find on house air fans except: (a) Dirty (b) Poorly secured (c) Noisy or vibrating (d) Installed backwards
A

(d) Installed backwards

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  1. The exhaust connection at the temperature relief valve:
    (a) can be connected to PVC pipe
    (b) does not require an exhaust pipe
    (c) should be reduced to a smaller pipe
    (d) cannot be reduced to a smaller pipe
A

(d) cannot be reduced to a smaller pipe

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  1. Which of the following is a simple test on an operating conventional gas-fired, forced-air furnace that should always be performed?
    (a) Test the exhaust for carbon monoxide
    (b) Test the temperature drop from the beginning to the end of the vent connector
    (c) Test for spillage at the draft hood
    (d) Test for excessive vibration of the house air fan by touching the fan
A

(c) Test for spillage at the draft hood

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  1. What would you tell a client about a retaining wall that is leaning over but not broken, cracked, or damaged? (a) It is impossible to tell from a single visit if the wall is in danger of collapse. (b) It is easy to tell as an inspector, from a single visit if the wall is in danger of collapse. Leaning walls with no cracks or buckling should be further investigated by a specialist. (c) It is impossible to tell from a single visit if the wall is in danger of collapse. Straight walls with no cracks or buckling should be further investigated by a specialist. (d) It is impossible to tell from a single visit if the wall is in danger of collapse. Leaning walls with no cracks or buckling should be further investigated by a specialist.
A

(d) It is impossible to tell from a single visit if the wall is in danger of collapse. Leaning walls with no cracks or buckling should be further investigated by a specialist.

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  1. The grounded plugs (three prong plugs) became standard for all branch circuits in the (a) 1930 (b) 1940 (c) 1950 (d) 1960
A

(d) 1960

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  1. Gas water heaters will not have
    (a) a water supply shutoff valve
    (b) a discharge pipe extended from the pressure relief valve
    (c) an 18 inch raised platform if installed in the garage
    (d) a barometric damper
A

(d) a barometric damper

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  1. All of the following are common HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) problems except:
    (a) Missing filters
    (b) Dirty heat exchanger core
    (c) Lack of a trap in the condensate drain
    (d) Flow measuring stations located on warm side ducts
A

(d) Flow measuring stations located on warm side ducts

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  1. The device shown in the photograph is a:
    a) Backflow preventer
    b) Pressure reducer valve
    c) Gas pressure regulator
    d) Backwater value
A

a) Backflow preventer

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  1. Window well sould be a minimum _____ sq. ft.
    a) 6’
    b) 9’
    c) 12’
    d) 16’
A

d) 16 sq ft

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  1. A garage less than 3’ from the house should have?
    a) 1/2’’ gypsum on walls
    b) 5/8’’ gypsum on walls
    c) 3/4’’ gypsum on walls
    d) 5/8’’ Type “X” gypsum on walls
A

d) 5/8’’ Type “X” gypsum on walls

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  1. What is Type “X” gypsum board & where is it used.
A

Type X fire resistant drywall is an interior gypsum board consisting of a solid set, fire resistive, Type X gypsum core enclosed in ivory-colored face paper and a strong liner back paper. Type X board features a specially formulated core providing fire resistance ratings when used in tested assemblies. Long edges are slightly tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with joint tape and joint compound.

Type X wallboard is used as a covering material for interior walls and ceilings in residential and commercial applications that often require specific fire rated assemblies. It is designed for direct attachment by screws, nails or adhesive to wood or metal framing and even existing surfaces.

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  1. Bentonite clay injections:
    a) Are a positive cure for wet basements
    b) Are used only on concrete block foundations
    c) Rely on perimeter drainage
    d. Are often ineffective
A

a) Are a positive cure for wet basements

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  1. There is a dryer exhaust vent that terminates near a gas fired water heater vent termination. The home inspector should recommend that:
    a) The dryer exhaust termination should be at least 5’ from gas vent termination.
    b) The dryer exhaust backdraft damper should be relocated.
    c) The gas vent is improperly terminated and shoudl be relocated.
    d) The client monitors the gas vent for indications of deterioration caused be the moist air from the dryer exhaust.
A

b) The dryer exhaust backdraft damper should be relocated.

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  1. All of the following statements about basement walkouts in freezing climates are TRUE except one. Identify the FALSE statement.
    a) Basement walkouts allow greater frost depth around the house.
    b) Lowering house foundations & footings can protect against frost damage around basement walkouts.
    c) Railings should not be provided around the top of basement walkouts for fear of obstructing escape.
    d) Many basement walkouts provide an easy path for water to get into basements.
A

c) Railings should not be provided around the top of basement walkouts for fear of obstructing escape.

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  1. Problems with drains for basement walkouts include all of the following EXCEPT:
    a) Missing drains
    b) Undersized drains
    c) The drain has an outdoor trap in cold climates
    d) The drain is connected to a house floor drain system
A

d) The drain is connected to a house floor drain system

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  1. Plastic grid-type foundation drainage material relies on what other building components for successful performance?
    a) Gutters & downspouts
    b) Foundation insulation
    c) Perimeter drainage tile
    d) Damp proofing with bituminous coatings
A

c) Perimeter drainage tile

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  1. The most expensive solution to wet basement problems is typically:
    a) Improving grading
    b) Repairing gutters & downspouts
    c) Excavating, damproofing & adding new drainage tile
    d) Adding base window wells
A

c) Excavating, damproofing & adding new drainage tile

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  1. Porous materials around the perimeter of a house, such as gravel, may represent a grading problem because,
    a) Gravel is too easily disturbed.
    b) Homeowners will not accept the appearance of gravel.
    c) The gravel may expand 10’ down into the ground & wick moisture up through the voids.
    d) The true slope of impervious materials below cannot be determined.
A

d) The true slope of impervious materials below cannot be determined.

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  1. A common slope for a gutter is:
    a) 1 in 25’’
    b) 1 in 100’’
    c) 1 in 200’’
    d) 1 in 300’’
A

a) 1 in 25’’

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  1. A terrace is:
    a) A raised patio
    b) A wood deck more than 2’ above grade
    c) A balcony that is too small to walk out on
    d) A stepped-foundation wall
A

a) A raised patio

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  1. High efficiency gas furnaces installed in old ductwork tend to have
    (a) higher maintenance
    (b) excess temperature rise
    (c) shorter life spans
    (d) all of the above
A

(c) shorter life spans

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  1. When an evaporator coil is installed in an attic:
    (a) Both a primary and a secondary drain line are required
    (b) A secondary drain line must terminate at a location visible to the homeowner
    (c) A drain pan is required if the evaporator coil only has provisions for a primary drain connection
    (d) All of the above
A

(d) All of the above

76
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  1. Where a roof abuts next to a vertical brick wall, what is required at the brick to prevent water penetration?
    (a) Flashing
    (b) Counter-flashing
    (c) Lots of caulking
    (d) Crickets
A

(b) Counter-flashing

77
Q
  1. Typical backflow device life on a sprinkler system:
    (a) 2 years
    (b) 5 years
    (c) 8 years
    (d) 12 years
A

(d) 12 years

78
Q
  1. How should non-metallic cable sheathing be repaired?
    (a) Wrap with electrical tape
    (b) Replace mastic tape
    (c) Replace cable
    (d) Leave it alone
A

(a) Wrap with electrical tape

79
Q
  1. The client mentions that hidden damage/repair was made after construction:
    (a) Ignore the fact
    (b) Write up repair disclosed by Seller
    (c) Write up for engineering review
    (d) Write nothing as there is no sign of damage
A

(d) Write nothing as there is no sign of damage

80
Q
  1. How could you check the manual safety reverse of a garage door?
    (a) Roll of paper
    (b) 2-inch block of wood
    (c) 4x4
    (d) Kick out your leg
A

(b) 2-inch block of wood

81
Q
  1. Home Inspector Report must include:
    (a) Deck and balconies’ condition
    (b) Condition of carbon monoxide detector
    (c) Anything the client wants
    (d) Whatever the agents have agreed to
A

(a) Deck and balconies’ condition

82
Q
  1. The pipe that runs from the trap to the vent is the?
    (a) tail piece
    (b) Trap arm
    (c) Fixture outlet pipe
    (d) Distance from the trap dip to the double trap
A

(b) Trap arm

83
Q
  1. Using Figure 1, how would you define the slope?
    (a) AC divided by DC
    (b) AD divided by DC
    (c) CC divided by AD
    (d) CC divided by AC
A

(b) AD divided by DC

84
Q
  1. A newer home with electric is being inspected. It has a below grade finished basement containing a bedroom. The inspector should look for a smoke alarm and
    (a) An escape and rescue opening
    (b) A carbon monoxide alarm
    (c) A fire extinguisher
    (d) A safety ladder
A

(a) An escape and rescue opening

85
Q
  1. If water filtration is suspected behind a finished surface. What tool would be the best choice to verify dampness?
    (a) An infrared thermometer
    (b) A pin-type moisture meter
    (c) A non- contact moisture meter
    (d) A digital camera
A

(c) A non- contact moisture meter

86
Q
  1. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device that
    (a) Disconnects power when the grounding to the outlet is faulty
    (b) Detects moisture and disconnects power in wet locations
    (c) Disconnects power when sensing current leakage to ground
    (d) Protects against electrical surges and voltage spikes
A

(c) Disconnects power when sensing current leakage to ground

87
Q
  1. Most problems with concrete are caused at the time of installation. What single factor causes the most problems?
    (a) The concrete has insufficient thickness
    (b) Too much water is added to the mix
    (c) Too much Portland cement is in the mix
    (d) The wrong kind of sand is in the mix
A

(b) Too much water is added to the mix

88
Q
  1. Which has the LEAST effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system?
    (a) Joist width
    (b) Joist grade
    (c) Joist species
    (d) Joist spacing
A

(a) Joist width

89
Q
  1. An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed:
    (a) On the same phase as a receptacle
    (b) Upstream from the receptacle
    (c) Downstream from the receptacle
    (d) Anywhere in the receptacle branch circuit
A

(b) Upstream from the receptacle

90
Q
  1. If a system designed for use with natural gas is supplied with propane gas:
    (a) No changes are needed for the equipment to function properly
    (b) The flame will be too high unless a smaller orifice will be installed
    (c) The flame will be too low unless a larger orifice is installed
    (d) The gas regulator and valve must be replaced
A

(b) The flame will be too high unless a smaller orifice will be installed

91
Q
  1. Low pressure boiler pipes do NOT carry steam pressure above
    (a) 15 psi
    (b) 12 psi
    (c) 9 psi
    (d) 6 psi
A

(a) 15 psi

92
Q
  1. Roof trusses
    (a) May be cut or modified in the field
    (b) Make drywall nail pops less likely
    (c) Cannot be used for long ceiling spans
    (d) Are usually designed for 2-point bearing
A

(d) Are usually designed for 2-point bearing

93
Q
  1. 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
    (a) Should be connected to a separate grounded buss bar
    (b) Should be connected to a separate ground rod
    (c) May be bonded using the panel cover screws
    (d) May be connected to the neutral buss bar
A

(a) Should be connected to a separate grounded buss bar

94
Q
  1. Inspecting a very old country house, a gurgling sound is heard from the tub drain when the toilet is flushed. Which is MOST likely explanation for the sound?
    (a) Water discharging from the toilet is pulling water from the tub trap
    (b) The tub drain is partially blocked
    (c) Water discharging from the toilet is pushing air through the tub trap
    (d) The branch drain is partially blocked downstream from the tub
A

(c) Water discharging from the toilet is pushing air through the tub trap

95
Q
  1. You are inspecting an older home which has replacement windows and new vinyl siding. The new siding is backed up with rigid foam insulation that covers the service entrance cable from the weatherhead to the meter. You should report that this is
    (a) Acceptable because the siding is a non-conducting type
    (b) An improper installation that should be corrected
    (c) A benefit because additional protection is provided to the service entrance cables
    (d) Acceptable, provided the drip loop at the service entrance head are left exposed.
A

(b) An improper installation that should be corrected

96
Q
  1. When looking at the exterior wall of a sixty year old brick masonry house with a gable roof, you notice a horizontal crack in the mortar and outward brick displacement along the gutter edge of the roof. The displacement is greatest at the center of the top three courses of brick. This condition is MOST likely caused by:
    (a) Excessive sand in the mortar mix
    (b) Defective brick bonding
    (c) Improper ceiling joist installation
    (d) Differential settlement
A

(c) Improper ceiling joist installation

97
Q
  1. You inspect a wood framed cantilevered balcony off a second-story bedroom. You find significant wood deterioration (at least one-half member depth) of all cantilever joists at the bearing point of the house.
    (a) Notify the occupants of the significant hazard, advise immediate repair to both the occupant and client in the report.
    (b) Note the significant hazard and recommend immediate repair, by licensed professional, in your report.
    (c) Refer the wood deterioration to a structural pest control operator for professional opinion.
    (d) Recommend sistering existing framing members to increase strength, prior to further use.
A

(a) Notify the occupants of the significant hazard, advise immediate repair to both the occupant and client in the report.

98
Q
  1. Asphalt shingles are NOT allowed to be installed on roofs with slopes less than
    (a) 1 in 12
    (b) 2 in 12
    (c) 3 in 12
    (d) 4 in 12
A

(b) 2 in 12

99
Q
  1. A ground fault occurs when
    (a) Too many devices are used on a circuit
    (b) A hot conductor touches another hot conductor
    (c) A hot conductor touches a grounded surface or grounding conductor
    (d) A grounded conductor comes in contact with a grounding conductor
A

(c) A hot conductor touches a grounded surface or grounding conductor

100
Q
  1. Medium efficiency furnaces have a draft inducer fan and are connected directly to the vent system instead of having a draft hood. There are white and yellowish deposits below the draft inducer fan. A possible explanation for theses deposits is that
    (a) The seal between the draft inducer fan and the furnace is failing
    (b) Moisture is condensing in the vent and running back into the draft inducer fan
    (c) The draft inducer fan is not operating properly
    (d) The furnace has failed and it is unsafe to operate
A

(b) Moisture is condensing in the vent and running back into the draft inducer fan

101
Q
  1. In new construction, the minimum overhead electrical service clearances are:
    (a) Walkway: 8 feet, roadway: 16 feet, deck: 10feet
    (b) Walkway: 9 feet, roadway: 15 feet, deck:12 feet
    (c) Walkway: 10 feet, roadway: 18 feet, deck: 10 feet
    (d) Walkway:12 feet, roadway: 20 feet, deck: 12 feet
A

(c) Walkway: 10 feet, roadway: 18 feet, deck: 10 feet

102
Q
  1. During a summertime inspection, what could indicate chronic condensation problems in the attic?
    (a) The attic is very warm
    (b) There is no vapor retarder in the insulation
    (c) There are gray/ black stains on the north side roof sheathing
    (d) There are mildew stains in the bathroom ceilings
A

(c) There are gray/ black stains on the north side roof sheathing

103
Q
  1. The house you are inspecting currently has a gas fired furnace or boiler. Each of the following clues may indicate that the house also has an abandoned buried fuel oil storage EXCEPT:
    (a) Small diameter copper tubes emerging from the inside of the foundation wall or the floor near the furnace or the boiler
    (b) An approximately 1 ¼ inch diameter vent pipe m outside coming from underground up against the foundation
    (c) The brick chimney serving the furnace or boiler has deteriorated mortar joints at the bottom
    (d) Your knowledge that the neighborhood had or still has some houses served by oil heat
A

(c) The brick chimney serving the furnace or boiler has deteriorated mortar joints at the bottom

104
Q
  1. What is the MINIMUM electrical service drop clearance from a residential driveway?
    (a) 12 feet
    (b) 13 feet
    (c) 15 feet
    (d) 18 feet
A

(a) 12 feet

105
Q
  1. Condensation between glass layers of thermal pane windows indicates the need to:
    (a) Repair or replace sealant
    (b) Repair or clean breather holes
    (c) Replace glazing, slash or window
    (d) Replace the interior pane
A

(c) Replace glazing, slash or window

106
Q
  1. The MINIMUM clearance between a wood stove single wall vent connector and combustible materials should be
    (a) 3 inches
    (b) 9 inches
    (c) 18 inches
    (d) 36 inches
A

(c) 18 inches

107
Q
  1. Capillary tubes are part of:
    (a) Evaporator coil
    (b) Heat exchanger
    (c) Condenser coil
    (d) Compressor discharge
A

(a) Evaporator coil

108
Q
  1. What is the required element of a contract?
    (a) Consideration
    (b) Real estate agents name
    (c) Sellers name
    (d) Names of persons attending the inspection
A

(a) Consideration

109
Q
  1. How are the holes in rigid foundation drain pipe aligned?
    (a) Toward the foundation
    (b) On the top half of the pipe
    (c) On the bottom half of the pipe
    (d) Away from the foundation
A

(c) On the bottom half of the pipe

110
Q
  1. A newly built ventilated crawl space with a vapor retarder is REQUIRED to have one square foot of net ventilation opening per
    (a) 150 sq. ft. of crawl space
    (b) 600 sq. ft. of crawl space
    (c) 1,200 sq ft of crawl space
    (d) 1,500 sq ft of crawl space
A

(d) 1,500 sq ft of crawl space

111
Q
  1. Based on the photograph below, what would you as an inspector inform your client?
    (a) Missing cover
    (b) Exposed wiring
    (c) Pigtailing of aluminum to cooper observed
    (d) Improper electrical wire splicing observed
A

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