Jim's Student Questions for NHIE Flashcards
1
Q
- In an older home, a forced hot air furnace is replaced by a heat pump. The heat coming out of the register is:
a. Hotter
b. Cooler
c. Same
d. Depends on the air duct layout
A
Cooler
2
Q
- What is the most serious safety hazard with an exterior door?
a. Door knob set at 3’ 6”
b. A foot quick release, security bracket
c. Double cylinder dead bolt (keyed inside and outside)
A
Double cylinder dead bolt (keyed inside and outside)
3
Q
- When inspecting kitchen cabinets:
a. Observe that they are securely attached to the wall
b. Remove everything from the cabinets and inspect the attachment method
c. Report ‘unable to determine method’
A
Observe that they are securely attached to the wall
4
Q
- The following is beyond the basic home inspection:
a. Check the heat flow at all registers
b. Check all ground faulted receptacles
c. Check function of all plumbing fixtures
d. Operate incoming water main valve
A
Operate incoming water main valve
5
Q
- The real estate agent requests a copy of your inspection report:
a. You would give a copy as a professional courtesy
b. You would get permission from the buyer
c. You would never give a copy to a Realtor.
A
You would get permission from the buyer
6
Q
- On the interior door leading to the attached garage, the door:
a. Must swing into the garage
b. Must have self-closing hinges
c. Must have metal on the garage side
d. Must be 1 3/8” thick wood, metal, or fire-rated
A
Must be 1 3/8” thick wood, metal, or fire-rated
7
Q
- A house is built on a sloping hill. The surface water should be drained
a. Directly into the sump pump
b. Into a 4-inch perforated plastic drain line and directed downhill to daylight
c. Into a gravel filled container (inside the basement)
d. Drained laterally.
A
Into a 4-inch perforated plastic drain line and directed downhill to daylight
8
Q
- A flat roof with a two-foot surrounding parapet wall, what must be provided to allow drainage:
a. Gutters
b. Scuppers
c. Roof drain with secondary overflow drain
d. Either b or c above
A
Either b or c above
Scuppers
Roof drain with secondary overflow drain
9
Q
- A deck is 4 feet off the ground and you note that the ledger board has four 16d nails in each bay:
a. Tell the buyer that proper bolts should be installed
b. Should add more 16d nails
c. Place another 2x10, nailed under the ledger board
d. Don’t buy the house
A
Tell the buyer that proper bolts should be installed
10
Q
- You are inspecting a house where the second-story balcony is observed and every cantilevered joist is rotted halfway out from the wall.
a. Tell all appropriate parties that there is a hazard, and no one should step out on it.
b. Say nothing
c. Tell the client of the problem and report as such.
d. Contact the city building inspector and let them know of the problem.
A
Tell all appropriate parties that there is a hazard, and no one should step out on it.
11
Q
- What is a common reason for water overflowing a gutter?
a. Roof too steep for the gutter system design.
b. Downspout too small for the gutters.
c. Gutter not large enough for the area of roof covered.
d. None of the above
A
Gutter not large enough for the area of roof covered.
12
Q
- How can you determine if a home is on sinking soil or on unsteady soil?
a. The streets and sidewalks in an older community are broken up.
b. Only a geotechnical evaluation can make that kind of determination.
c. You should make that conclusion from a standard home inspection.
A
You should make that conclusion from a standard home inspection.
13
Q
- Why would you install a pressure regulator?
a. You are near a fire main.
b. The pressure in the home is too high.
c. You do not have enough water pressure in the house.
d. You are controlling the amount of water coming into the home.
A
The pressure in the home is too high.
14
Q
- You are inspecting a flat roof with a rock ballast finish. You see an A/C platform sitting on two 4”x4” SPF boards:
a. Say nothing.
b. Tell buyer that the 4x4’s should be replaced with pressure treated wood.
c. Inform the client that this arrangement may damage the roof system.
A
Tell buyer that the 4x4’s should be replaced with pressure treated wood.
15
Q
- A home is built with a second floor and a trussed attic/roof above it. Which one of the following is not a consideration when determining joist depth?
a. The eventual use of the attic
b. The weight of the roof system
c. The design of the roof system
d. The depth of the insulation to be installed
A
The depth of the insulation to be installed
16
Q
- You are inspecting a wood retaining wall. You notice 6”x 6” squares every fourfeet along the wall:
a. These are a decoration
b. These are part of the tie back system
c. These do not mean anything
A
These are part of the tie back system
17
Q
- What is efflorescence?
a. Concrete mixture with too much fluoride
b. The remaining dissolved salts stuck to the concrete as a result of water penetration
c. The material used inside of a fluorescent bulb to help conduct electricity
A
The remaining dissolved salts stuck to the concrete as a result of water penetration
18
Q
- You inspect a home with a wood stove 18” from the wall. You notice that the unit does not have a UL approved sticker. You should tell the client:
a. The stove has to go
b. The stove is too close to the wall
c. Do not buy the house
d. Everything is okay
A
The stove is too close to the wall
19
Q
- When is NOT the time to have your inspection agreement signed:
a. When you first meet the client at the home.
b. In the Realtor’s office, before the inspection
c. Via fax
d. After the home inspection has been completed
A
After the home inspection has been completed
20
Q
- Which of the following is the least safe for the occupants?
a. Dead bolts with a keyed interior arrangement
b. A garage without a safety reverse
c. A loose handrail
d. No safety glass
A
Dead bolts with a keyed interior arrangement
21
Q
- A cedar shake roof will (wear out first) or (show light through the felt first)
a. At the valley
b. At the shake ends
c. At the ridge
d. Between shakes
A
Between shakes
22
Q
- A dishwasher drain may be attached to the sink drain:
a. Below the trap
b. Above the trap
c. Doesn’t matter as long as it passes above the high-water level of the sink
A
Above the trap
23
Q
- Flushing a toilet in a house that has been vacant for six months produces a gurgling in the tub drain. This is because:
a. It is drawing water from the tub trap
b. It is forcing water into the tub drain
c. It is improperly vented (or unvented)
d. The drain is plugged
A
It is improperly vented (or unvented)
24
Q
- A house has recently been re-sided with vinyl. The new vinyl has been installed over the electric feed conduit from below the mast to the meter. This is okay?
a. True
b. False
A
False
25
Q
- OSB:
a. Will deteriorate from rain if left exposed on the job site
b. Can be used for flooring
c. Is structurally sound
d. All of the above
A
All of the above
Will deteriorate from rain if left exposed on the job site
Can be used for flooring
Is structurally sound
26
Q
- What is the proper spacing between foundation anchor bolts?
a. 2’
b. 4’
c. 6’
d. 8’
A
6’
27
Q
- What is the acceptable distance between collar ties?
a. 2’
b. 4’
c. 6’
d. 8’
A
4’
28
Q
- If you have a gas furnace and a gas water heater in the basement and a gas furnace in the attic, how many flues to you need for proper venting:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
A
2
29
Q
- If the furnace blower stops running after the burners have shut off and then the blower turns back on without the burners on - what is the most likely situation:
a. Bad thermocouple
b. Bad gas valve
c. Fan/Limit control switch does not operate properly
d. Fan/motor does not work properly
A
Fan/Limit control switch does not operate properly
30
Q
- What is the typical clearance to combustibles for venting of a wall furnace?
a. 1”
b. 2”
c. 4”
d. 6”
A
1”
31
Q
- The clearance from a wall furnace to the ceiling is:
a. 8”
b. 12”
c. 16”
d. Per manufacturer’s instructions
A
Per manufacturer’s instructions
32
Q
- The clearance from a wall furnace to the nearest wall is:
a. 6”
b. 8”
c. 12”
d. 16”
A
6”
33
Q
- Where is the draft hood for a wall-mounted furnace located?
a. The front of the furnace - top front
b. Combustion side of the furnace
c. Enclosed in the wall
A
The front of the furnace - top front
34
Q
- At what point in an A/C cycle does the gas turn to a liquid:
a. Coming out of evaporator coil
b. Coming out of the compressor
c. Coming out of the condensing coil
d. After the expansion device
A
Coming out of the condensing coil
35
Q
- At what point in an A/C cycle does the liquid turn to gas:
a. Passing through the expansion coil
b. Coming out of the compressor
c. Coming out of the evaporator coil
d. Coming out of the condensing coil
A
Coming out of the evaporator coil
36
Q
- Vertical load on top of this truss has the following effect on foundation walls:
a. Vertical pressure only
b. Vertical and horizontal pressure
c. Horizontal pressure only
A
Vertical pressure only
37
Q
- An HVAC installation requires the following:
a. Insulating the supply duct
b. Insulating the return duct
c. Insulating supply and return ducts
d. Insulating ducts outside building envelope only
A
Insulating ducts outside building envelope only
38
Q
- The following roof type requires waterproof underlayment:
a. Asphalt
b. Metal
c. Tile
d. None of the above
A
None of the above
39
Q
- When converting a gas-forced air furnace to heat pump, the ductwork is:
a. Oversized and will not perform properly
b. Oversized but will perform properly
c. Undersized and may or may not perform adequately
d. Properly sized
A
Undersized and may or may not perform adequately
40
Q
- A masonry building, circa 1910, has a horizontal metal star bolted to it on the outside at the top of first floor. These pieces are:
a. To fill holes from a portion of structure that was removed
b. Used to secure area around window openings
c. Used to anchor the wall structure to the roof
d. Installed for decorative purposes
A
Used to anchor the wall structure to the roof
41
Q
- A house rests on an 8” concrete block foundation 8’ high. One wall is backfilled 6’ high while the opposite wall is exposed with a downhill slope in front. The backfilled wall has a horizontal crack across its length. The cause may be anything except:
a. Force of ground against wall
b. Freezing
c. Weight of house on foundation
d. Rusting of reinforcement rod
A
Weight of house on foundation
42
Q
- Common metal roof material includes all, except:
a. Copper
b. Aluminum
c. V-seam
d. Metallica
A
Metallica
43
Q
- OSB is most commonly used as:
a. Roof sheathing
b. Inside wall sheathing
c. Underlayment for tile floors in bath area
d. Underlayment for linoleum floors
A
Roof sheathing
44
Q
- Installing a screened chimney cap does all of the following, except:
a. Interrupts proper draft
b. Keeps out birds and animals
c. Keeps out dirt and debris
d. Keeps rain from entering chimney
A
Interrupts proper draft
45
Q
- The following can be run under a concrete floor, except:
a. Water line
b. Drain line
c. Gas pipe
d. Electrical conduit
A
Gas pipe
46
Q
- The following roof type has the greatest life expectancy:
a. Asphalt
b. Fiberglass
c. BUR
d. Tile
A
Tile
47
Q
- All of the following may be used as gas lines inside, except:
a. Black pipe
b. Galvanized pipe
c. Plastic pipe
d. Flared copper pipe
A
Plastic pipe
48
Q
- If a second roof is applied, where is it most likely to leak?
a. Valley
b. Ridge
c. Gable
d. Field
A
Valley
49
Q
- Can A/C have larger breaker than corresponding wire?
a. True
b. False
A
True
50
Q
- Why would you put your mirror under a water heater draft hood?
a. To look up the flue
b. To check for CO
c. To detect back drafting
d. To look at the sky
A
To detect back drafting
51
Q
- What size should TPR valve extension piping be? a. 1/2”
b. 3/4”
c. Doesn’t matter
d. Same size as the valve it’s connected to
A
Same size as the valve it’s connected to
52
Q
- Where should TPR extension terminate?
a. Plumbing vent pipe
b. Within 6” of floor or ground
c. Plumbed to drain line
d. Attic
A
Within 6” of floor or ground
53
Q
- Spacing of collar ties should be?
a. Collar ties are spaced every 4’
b. Collar ties are spaced every 6’
c. Collar ties are spaced every 8’
d. Collar ties are spaced every 10’
A
Collar ties are spaced every 4’
54
Q
- Where is A/C tonnage encoded?
a. Model #
b. Serial #
c. RLA
d. LRA
A
Model #
55
Q
- Concrete block retaining wall with 3-inch deflection. What should you say?
a. Have structural engineer examine
b. Normal position
c. Up to 4-inches is ok
d. Replace wall with new one
A
Have structural engineer examine
56
Q
- Why is there a drip loop?
a. To keep the wires close to the ground
b. To keep water from running down the mast head
c. To allow sediment to collect
d. To add architectural effect
A
To keep water from running down the mast head
57
Q
- What is the reasoning for gapped roof sheathing?
a. Expansion
b. Shrinkage
c. Drafts
d. Energy efficiency
A
Expansion
58
Q
- What is the biggest hazard for a firebox?
a. Too much wood
b. Gap between frame & brick
c. Missing doors
d. Open damper
A
Gap between frame & brick
59
Q
- What is the minimum curb height for a skylight?
a. 4-inch
b. 5-inch
c. 6-inch
d. No requirement
A
4-inch
60
Q
- How far apart (maximum) can sill bolts be:
a. 6”
b. 3’
c. 6’
d. 3”
A
6’
61
Q
- A downspout terminated 6” before the foundation - what should you say?
a. Recommend an extension
b. Recommend a splash block
c. Recommend a French drain
d. Recommend a new gutter
A
Recommend an extension
62
Q
- What is not a material typically used for gutters?
a. Brass
b. Plastic
c. Aluminum
d. Steel
A
Brass
63
Q
- What flashing is used where chimney and roof meet?
a. Modified Bitumen and Copper
b. Counter flashing and step flashing
c. Tar and gravel
d. Copper and Galvanized
A
Counter flashing and step flashing
64
Q
- What is Swale?
a. Grading that directs water around a home.
A
Grading that directs water around a home.
65
Q
- What is Sump?
a. Hole, pit, or crock in the ground that collects water
A
Hole, pit, or crock in the ground that collects water
66
Q
- What to do with a $20 tip from a broker after the inspection is completed?
a. It is unethical - give it back.
A
It is unethical - give it back.
67
Q
- What happens if the A/C unit has a dirty evaporator coil with many bent fins?
a. Expect a higher differential/split temperature.
A
68
Q
- Size of a notch that is allowed in a non-bearing wall stud?
a. 40% of stud’s width
A
40% of stud’s width
69
Q
- Size of a notch that is allowed in a bearing wall stud?
a. 25% of stud’s width
A
25% of stud’s width
70
Q
- Size of a bored hole in a non-bearing wall stud or a doubled-bearing wall?
a. 60% of stud’s width
A
60% of stud’s width
71
Q
- Maximum offset of a wall perpendicular to the joist from a bearing wall below?
a. 1 joist depth
b. 2 joist width
c. 10”
d. 12”
A
1 joist depth
72
Q
- Proper way to strap a water heater for an earthquake?
a. 2 straps - upper and lower third – lower is above the gas valve
A
2 straps - upper and lower third – lower is above the gas valve
73
Q
- Efflorescence on exterior of brick is caused by:
a. Moisture trapped behind the brick
A
Moisture trapped behind the brick
74
Q
- Lower part of downspout must be located:
a. On the outside of upper downspout
A
On the outside of upper downspout
75
Q
- Closet lights - enclosed incandescent - 12” clearance. Surface fluorescent or recessed incandescent - 6” clearance. No open incandescent bulb-type fixtures.
A
12” clearance. Surface fluorescent or recessed incandescent - 6” clearance. No open incandescent bulb-type fixtures.
76
Q
- A/C or heat pump
a. Liquid turns to a gas when it comes out of the evaporator coil, which may be either physical coil depending on whether you are heating or cooling the house.
A
Liquid turns to a gas when it comes out of the evaporator coil, which may be either physical coil depending on whether you are heating or cooling the house.
77
Q
- A/C or heat pump
a. Gas turns to a liquid after it comes out of the condensing coil, which may be either physical coil depending on whether you are heating or cooling the house.
A
Gas turns to a liquid after it comes out of the condensing coil, which may be either physical coil depending on whether you are heating or cooling the house.
78
Q
- How far does a wall furnace have to be from an open door?
a. 12”
A
12”
79
Q
- What protects a water heater in a garage against vehicle impact?
a. Bollard (concrete filled pipe)
A
Bollard (concrete filled pipe)
80
Q
- What is the required opening for an egress window?
a. 5.7 sq ft opening and need to be a minimum of 20” wide and 24” tall
A
5.7 sq ft opening and need to be a minimum of 20” wide and 24” tall
81
Q
- Insulated line on A/C runs from A-coil inside to the condensing unit outside.
A
Insulated line on A/C runs from A-coil inside to the condensing unit outside.
82
Q
- Roof minimum slope: 2:12 for asphalt; 3:12 for wood; 2 ½:12 for tile
A
2:12 for asphalt; 3:12 for wood; 2 ½:12 for tile
83
Q
- Receptacles downstream of a GFCI are protected.
A
Receptacles downstream of a GFCI are protected.
84
Q
- In a main panel, how many neutral wires are allowed to be run into one slot of the ground bar?
a. Depends on panel, usually just one. Read the mfg. label.
A
Depends on panel, usually just one. Read the mfg. label.
85
Q
- A 15-amp breaker or fuse blows at:
a. 10 amps
b. 14 amps
c. 15 amps
d. 20 amps
A
15 amps
86
Q
- # 10 wire on a 50-amp breaker for an A/C compressor:a. Ok - because compressor protects it
b. Not allowed
c. Ok – because it’s 240v
d. Good idea
A
Not allowed
87
Q
- A wire is run 10’, from a lug before the main breaker to a junction box:
a. Not protected if main panel turned off
b. 10’ rule applies
c. Ok if no more space in panel
d. Ok due to NEC exception rule
A
Not protected if main panel turned off
88
Q
- A #14 wire is not safe to be run to a 30-amp breaker?
a. True
b. False
A
True
89
Q
- Romex is a:
a. Pipe
b. Conductor
c. Tradename
d. Both b and c above
A
Both b and c above
Conductor
Tradename
90
Q
- An air handler is in the attic. What is the minimum width of a walkway for access?
a. 18”
b. 24”
c. 36”
d. 48”
A
24”
91
Q
- A vent for a high efficiency furnace pitches:
a. Downward toward outside
b. Downward toward furnace
c. Upwards away from furnace
d. Both b and c above
A
Both b and c above
Downward toward furnace
Upwards away from furnace
92
Q
- In new construction, a high-efficiency furnace in a closet must have outside combustion air.
a. True
b. False
A
True
93
Q
- In new construction, a high-efficiency furnace in a closet must have outside combustion air.
a. True
b. False
A
???
94
Q
- Wall furnace vent is what type?
a. B
b. L
c. BW
d. A
A
BW
95
Q
- Frost on evaporator coil:
a. Too little air flow
b. Too much air flow
c. Too much refrigerant
d. Too little condensate
A
Too little air flow
96
Q
- Tonnage can be determined by dividing FLA by 6-7?
a. Not any more with the new high efficiency a/c units. The math doesn’t work anymore. Try it on a 13 or 14 SEER unit.
A
Not any more with the new high efficiency a/c units. The math doesn’t work anymore. Try it on a 13 or 14 SEER unit.
97
Q
- Condensate line is not allowed in plumbing vent?
a. True
b. False
A
True
98
Q
- Dirty air filter will cause high a/c temperature differential?
a. True
b. False
A
True
99
Q
- Barometric damper - allows for constant draft in the chimney when the system is on.
A
n/a
100
Q
- Offset flues allow heat and gases to escape, which is a safety hazard.
A
n/a
101
Q
- Pull down steps in attached garage is a fire issue, but not really fixable
A
n/a
102
Q
- Best way to prevent a skylight from leaking is by building a minimum 4” curb.
A
n/a
103
Q
- Need a handrail four or more steps or more than 3 steps depending on how you read it. They both mean the same thing.
A
n/a
104
Q
- Retaining wall - needs gravel behind it.
A
n/a
105
Q
- Retaining wall - 8” block with 3” displacement:
a. Say nothing, not part of inspection
b. Recommend repair
c. Only required to do RR tie walls
d. Up to 4-inch displacement OK
A
n/a
106
Q
- Drip edge - where is it installed: goes under the felt paper at eaves or over at the rake.
A
n/a
107
Q
- Fiberglass shingles - most common defect - cracks.
A
n/a
108
Q
- Fiberglass, asphalt, and composition shingles are all the same thing. Organic shingles are different from fiberglass shingles.
A
n/a
109
Q
- Flat roof - Ponding around drain indicates inadequate or clogged drain system.
A
n/a
110
Q
- Parapet walls - what type of flashing: Flashing over a cant strip.
A
n/a
111
Q
- Kick out flashing, where is it located? - At end of roof where wall and roof intersect, usually the last piece of step flashing bent out from wall.
A
n/a
112
Q
- What roof material doesn’t require an underlayment?
a. Asphalt shingles
b. Slate
c. Wood shingles
d. Wood shakes
A
Wood shingles
113
Q
- What are risers and treads mounted to:
a. Stringers
b. Floor joists
c. Trusses
d. Rafters
A
Stringers
114
Q
- Exhaust fan must be exhausted to exterior.
A
n/a
115
Q
- Plaster cracks not pulling away from lath are typical
A
n/a
116
Q
- Cracked toilet bowl:
a. Recommend replacement
b. Say it’s okay
c. Recommend caulking
d. Say nothing as it is cosmetic
A
Recommend replacement
117
Q
- Insulation in crawl space: vapor barrier should face the sub-floor.
A
n/a
118
Q
- Girders and joists must overlap 3” on concrete and 1 ½” on wood or steel.
A
n/a
119
Q
- The homeowner is an electrician and states he pushed the aluminum wires into the back of the receptacle. How should this be reported:
a. Properly wired
b. Recommend a UL approved crimp method
c. Recommend standard wire nuts
d. Say nothing as he could be lying
A
Recommend a UL approved crimp method
120
Q
- Low slope roof should not be less than:
a. 1/8”
b. 1/4”
c. 1/2”
d. Depends on covering material
A
Depends on covering material
121
Q
- Service drop over a flat roof should be:
a. 8 feet
b. 6 feet
c. 10 feet
d. 12 feet
A
8 feet
122
Q
- When firing up a steam system that has been turned off all summer, you hear a hissing sound:
a. This is normal
b. This cause for alarm
c. Shut it off immediately
d. Add more water
A
This is normal
123
Q
- Dryer can be vented to:
a. Attic
b. Garage
c. Crawl space
d. Outside with a back-draft damper
A
Outside with a back-draft damper
124
Q
- Most common problem with a deck ledger board:
a. Supported by studs
b. Improper flashing
c. Rotten boards
d. Siding damaged
A
Improper flashing
125
Q
- When a child is sleeping in a room you need to inspect:
a. Write it in the report
b. Ask the Seller to wake the child
c. Ask the Seller if you can inspect the room
d. Just skip the room
A
Ask the Seller if you can inspect the room
126
Q
- There is a gas furnace in the basement and you notice your glasses are fogging up:
a. Caused by improper appliance venting
b. Caused by excessive heat
c. Caused by broken humidifier
d. That is normal
A
Caused by improper appliance venting
127
Q
- What does UF stand for:
a. Underground Feeder
b. Ultra-foolish
c. Underground flushing
d. Ultra-light foundation
A
Underground Feeder
128
Q
- What is the purpose of the neutral wire?
a. It completes the circuit
b. It acts as the equipment ground
c. It is just another wire
d. It is can be white or green
A
It completes the circuit
129
Q
- Outside central air condenser unit must be within 10 degrees of level.
a. True
b. False
A
True
130
Q
- What two things do collar ties do:
a. Stabilize the roof and distribute the load
b. Bridge the shingles and flashing
c. Support the ceiling joists and headers
d. Replace the sheathing and decking
A
Stabilize the roof and distribute the load
131
Q
- Garage door opener sensor can be no more than 6” off the floor.
a. True
b. False
A
True
132
Q
- What kind of roof covering cannot be installed over space boards?
a. Asphalt shingles
b. BUR
c. Spray-applied foam
d. All of the above
A
All of the above
Asphalt shingles
BUR
Spray-applied foam
133
Q
- What is not a safety hazard in a stairway:
a. Uneven risers
b. Torn carpet
c. Mid stairs landing
d. Missing spindles
A
Mid stairs landing
134
Q
- Where is a smoke detector not required?
a. Garage
b. Bedroom
c. Finished basement
d. Bedroom hall
A
Garage
135
Q
- What is the required duct size for a dryer vent?
a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 6”
d. 3”
A
4”
136
Q
- Maximum safe temperature setting of a hot water heater:
a. 115°- 125°
b. 105°- 115°
c. 115° - 120°
d. 125° - 130°
A
115° - 120°
137
Q
- What adds to sheer strength of an interior ceiling?
a. Gypsum drywall
b. Gypsum plaster
c. Portland plaster
d. All of the above
A
All of the above
Gypsum drywall
Gypsum plaster
Portland plaster
138
Q
- Copper flashing nailed with galvanized nails is acceptable:
a. True
b. False
A
False
139
Q
- What is a trimmer?
a. A single or double beam, joist, or rafter to which a header is nailed in framing for a chimney, stairway or other opening.
A
A single or double beam, joist, or rafter to which a header is nailed in framing for a chimney, stairway or other opening.
140
Q
- Which areas of a house require ventilation:
a. Bath, kitchen, attic
b. Kitchen, garage, bath
c. Attic, garage, bathroom
d. Dining room, boiler room, basement
A
Bath, kitchen, attic
141
Q
- Proper electrical wire height from road, driveway and yard:
a. 18’, 12’, 10’
b. 18’, 10’, 12’
c. 12’, 18’, 10’
d. 10’, 12’, 18’
A
18’, 12’, 10’
142
Q
- A 20-amp receptacle would require a number 10 aluminum wire.
A
n/a
143
Q
- Main panel without a single “main” disconnect, what is allowed:
a. 6 shutoffs
b. 7 shutoffs
c. 0 shutoffs
d. Doesn’t matter how many
A
144
Q
- You find garage floor covered with carpet.
a. Recommend to buyer that they remove it
b. Say nothing
c. Good idea
A
Recommend to buyer that they remove it
145
Q
- Ladder falls on a car while you are doing an inspection. What type of insurance covers this?
a. General Liability
b. Errors & Omissions
c. E & O
d. Professional Liability
A
General Liability
146
Q
- Electrical fuse panel has a bunch of 15 amp blown fuses lying around. What do you tell the client?
a. It is likely that at least one circuit is carrying too much current
b. The homeowner never throws anything away
c. The 30-amp fuses installed in place of the 15 amps has solved the problem
d. Nothing, everything is correct
A
It is likely that at least one circuit is carrying too much current
147
Q
- Fireplace hearth should be:
a. Level with floor
b. Lower than floor
c. Distinguishable from surrounding floor
d. 5 inches thick
A
Distinguishable from surrounding floor
148
Q
- Fireplace mantel should be a minimum of from opening:
a. 12”
b. 16”
c. 24”
d. 10”
A
12”
149
Q
- Flue covered with creosote:
a. Protects flue
b. Is dull black
c. Safety hazard
d. Common and not a problem
A
Safety hazard
150
Q
- Mantle and ceiling have soot.
a. Fireplace is probably not drafting properly
b. Poor job of cleaning the flue
c. Oil fired furnace in house
d. Due to poor housekeeping
A
Fireplace is probably not drafting properly
151
Q
- You have a fireplace that has two top registers and two bottom registers. Answer: This is a Heatilator®.
A
n/a
152
Q
- What is the minimum space between roof shingles and the siding from a dormer or sidewall?
a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. 2”
d. 3”
A
2
153
Q
- Roofing – what is the hardest to tear:
a. Asphalt
b. Fiberglass
c. Bitumen
d. Mineral roll
A
Bitumen
154
Q
- You have a crack in a basement wall. Which one needs to be reported as a problem?
a. Hairline vertical
b. Hairline horizontal
c. 1/2” wide crack
d. 1/4” wide crack
A
1/2” wide crack
155
Q
- What is the purpose of an air gap on a dishwasher?
a. Protect against the contamination of the water supply
b. Allows dishes to dry completely
c. Protects dishes from dirty sink water
d. Keeps water from siphoning out of dishwasher
A
Protect against the contamination of the water supply
156
Q
- Where can the evaporator coil on a heat pump unit located:
a. Inside
b. Plenum
c. Outside
d. All of the above
A
All of the above
Inside
Plenum
Outside
157
Q
- What is rated for 100 amp and is unsafe?
a. 100-amp panel with 200-amp main breaker
b. 200-amp panel with 100-amp main breaker
c. 100-amp wire with 100-amp panel
d. 200-amp panel with 100-amp wire
A
100-amp panel with 200-amp main breaker
158
Q
- An inspector pushes on brick siding. What is he looking for?
a. Missing masonry ties
b. Air space behind brick
c. Weep holes
d. Proper flashing
A
Missing masonry ties
159
Q
- What is not a sign of condensation in an attic?
a. Rusted nails
b. Frost on sheathing
c. Mildew on framing
d. Cold room below ceiling of attic
A
Cold room below ceiling of attic
160
Q
- What is the proper way to vent a condensate drain?
a. Soil stack
b. Plumbing stack
c. Indirect drain
d. 1/4” copper tubing
A
Indirect drain
161
Q
- What is spalling?
a. Stucco cracking
b. Cracking of wood siding
c. Pieces of brick chipping or breaking away
d. Chipping of concrete tiles
A
Pieces of brick chipping or breaking away
162
Q
- What is the minimum distance of a single wall vent connector for a wood-burning stove to combustibles?
a. 6”
b. 12”
c. 18”
d. 12”
A
18”
163
Q
- You turn off the GFCI in one bathroom and it kills the power to the receptacles in another bathroom. What do you report?
a. This is an acceptable practice
b. This is incorrect, need electrician
c. This is unsafe
d. There should be a GFCI with buttons in each bath
A
This is an acceptable practice
164
Q
- You look into the burner area of a water heater and see a twisted metal piece sitting on the burner.
a. The baffle (turbulator) has rusted out and dropped
b. This is correct as the device is there to increase efficiency
c. It should not be twisted and is broken
d. There is no piece of twisted metal in a water heater
A
The baffle (turbulator) has rusted out and dropped
165
Q
- The anode rod in a water heater protects the tank from rust and corrosion.
A
n/a
166
Q
- The dip tube of a water heater brings the cold water to the bottom of the tank.
A
n/a
167
Q
- You have a furnace, water heater and dryer in the same laundry room. What do you need to look for? Answer: that there is enough combustion air available
A
n/a
168
Q
- What kind of wire cannot be covered by insulation? Answer: knob and tube
A
n/a
169
Q
- What is the part that holds a truss together? Answer: gusset plates
A
n/a
170
Q
- Flex gas pipe (appliance connections) cannot be coupled together.
A
n/a
171
Q
- Windows over 18” off the floor usually do not need tempered glass.
A
n/a
172
Q
- You inspect a house that has a room in the basement used as a bedroom. What is required? Answer: An egress window
A
n/a
