jj interio Flashcards
Which of the following shower findings must be reported and never missed?
One with a fiberglass surround
The presence of loose tiles or panels
One with a tub and shower combination
The Use of stone tiles as a shower surround
The presence of loose tiles or panels
Which of the following is included in an interior inspection?
Central Vacuum System
Garage Door Opener
Indoor Air Quality
Electromagnetic Fields
Garage Door Opener
What condition does discoloration变色 or cloudiness浑浊性 between the lights of a thermal-pane window indicate?
Casing pulling away from the wall
A leaking seal
Rotted sill
Framing out of square
A leaking seal
One of the most important features to observe in the inspection of counters and cabinets is:
The type of material
The aesthetic appearance
The placement in the room
Whether they are securely affixed to the floor and wall
Whether they are securely affixed to the floor and wall
One of the problems with ceramic tiles on bathroom floors and walls is that they:
May loosen and cause moisture to form behind them
Absorb water
Need to be replaced every five to seven years
Pose a safety hazard
May loosen and cause moisture to form behind them
Which of the following radon detecting devices is an active device?
Electric ion chamber detector
Alpha-Tract detector
Charcoal canister
Continuous radon monitor
Continuous radon monitor
Which is the maximum acceptable stair riser height is ?
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9
6
7
8
7
A gas fired clothes dryer exhaust vent:
May vent into a vent or chimney used by a gas furnace
Must be screened at the duct termination
Must be at least a class B type vent
Must be vented to the outdoors
Must be vented to the outdoors
Which of the following is a true statement?
Drywall is made of a material entirely different from plaster.
Drywall does not absorb moisture.
Drywall sheets cannot crack from structural stresses.
Ceiling drywall can sag if it is less than 1/2” thick.
Ceiling drywall can sag if it is less than 1/2” thick.
When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
Take the seller’s information for granted, and do not test any appliances
Assume the seller is hiding a problem, and report your suspicion to the client
If you inspect appliances, tell your client that you will check them out
Say nothing about the appliance in the report
If you inspect appliances, tell your client that you will check them out
What condition would not be the cause of a sag in a plaster ceiling?
Detachment of the plaster from the lath
Water damage in the ceiling
Contraction and expansion of a lintel
Detachment of the lath from the ceiling joists
Contraction and expansion of a lintel
During inspection of a gas dryer, you see no exhaust vent. Your report should:
Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior
Indicate a code violation and notify client that corrective action must be taken
Indicate this is not a problem because a stocking is placed at the opening to the lint trap
Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior
Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior
The normal maximum rise of residential stair treads is:
7 ¾”
8 ½”
5 ¼”
9 ¾”
7 ¾”
The largest tread run within any flight of stairs should not exceed the smallest by more than:
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1/4”
3/16”
1/2”
3/8”
3/8”
A major difference between exterior and interior doors is that:
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Interior doors rarely have locks
Interior doors are heavier than exterior doors
Interior doors are generally hollow
Interior doors have more hinges than exterior doors
Interior doors are generally hollow
Which parameter of a window means that it does NOT have to use safety glass?
The bottom edge of the window is 30” above the walking surface
The glazing area is 20 square feet
The window is 24” away from the edge of the walking surface
The top of the window is 72” above the walking surface
The bottom edge of the window is 30” above the walking surface
Windows. Glazing in individual windows must
be safety glass when meeting all four of the
following conditions
1. Greater than 9 square feet, and
2. Lower edge less than 18 inches from the
floor, and
3. Upper edge more than 36 inches from the
floor, and
4. A walking surface within 36 inches
horizontally of the window.
Upon inspection, you notice a wood floor is beginning to buckle. What is the most likely cause to suspect?
The house is shrinking as it ages
The foundation has shifted
Part of the floor is exposed to prolonged direct sunlight
There is a leak that is keeping the floor wet
There is a leak that is keeping the floor wet
An example of resilient flooring is which of the following:
Wood Plank
Clay Tile
Carpeting
Rubber
Rubber
If the burners on a gas range will not light, which is least likely to be the reason why?
The gas supply has been turned off
There is a gas leak occurring
The breaker that the range runs on may have been tripped
The pilot light is out
There is a gas leak occurring
Which is NOT a code requirement for electric clothes dryer exhaust ducts?
The exhaust duct must have a backdraft damper and no screens
The exhaust duct must terminate outside the building
The duct diameter must be per the manufacturer’s requirements but no less than 6”
The exhaust must be independent of other exhaust systems
The duct diameter must be per the manufacturer’s requirements but no less than 6”
The minimum width of a stairway (not considering railing is:
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44”
36”
27”
42”
36”
A random and slight bulge in the drywall could be an indicator of:
The detachment of the glue that holds the drywall seams together
A popping nail
The drywall turning to a powdery substance
Mold or mildew
A popping nail
What would one use a blower door test for?
In order to determine whether gas appliances are properly vented
In order to determine how leaky the ductwork is in a house
In order to determine the amount of air infiltration in a house
In order to determine whether there is moisture trapped in the walls of a house
In order to determine the amount of air infiltration in a house
A blower door is a machine used to measure the airtightness of buildings. It can also be used to measure airflow between building zones, to test ductwork airtightness and to help physically locate air leakage sites in the building envelope.
The Home Inspector is required to operate a representative number of windows.
False
True
False
Which of the following is not a requirement for typical stairs in homes?
The maximum allowable riser height is 7 ¾”
the tallest riser must be less than ⅝” taller than the shortest riser
The minimum allowable tread depth is 10”
The minimum amount of headroom above a stair must be 6’8”
the tallest riser must be less than ⅝” taller than the shortest riser
What repair would not be acceptable with powdery plaster?
Cover the powdery plaster with a finish plywoo
Cover the powdery plaster with drywall.
Remove the powdery plaster and re-plaster the area
Wet the plaster to re-harden it.
Wet the plaster to re-harden it.
Once hardened, plaster can not be worked with water
Which of the following is not a requirement for smoke alarm locations in a house?
In each kitchen
At least one alarm on each story
In each sleeping room
In the area adjoining each sleeping room
In each kitchen
One of the main causes of a sagging floor is:
Walls that are not plumb
Cracked or chipped ceramic tile
Inability of the floor joists to support the load on the floor’s surface
Warped floorboards
Inability of the floor joists to support the load on the floor’s surface
Which deficiency should be considered an immediate potential safety hazard?
Worn out and leaking chimney flashing
A ⅛ inch diagonal crack in a foundation wall
Missing attic insulation around a skylight
A missing temperature and pressure relief valve on a hot water heater
A missing temperature and pressure relief valve on a hot water heater
Cracks on a plaster wall may indicate an underlying structural problem if they are:
Option 1
None of the above
One-half-inch wide
One-sixteenth-inch wide
One-eighth-inch wide
One-half-inch wide
What can be the cause of cracked natural tiles such as slate or stone?
A flooring system that’s too flexible
Defective adhesive
A flooring system that’s too rigid
Installing the tiles over concrete
A flooring system that’s too flexible
One of the tasks of the Home Inspector is to:
Reinspect an area for new information regarding关于 a problem in another part of the structur
Identify all code violations
Advise the clients as to whether they should buy the property
Report the remaining life of the furnace
Reinspect an area for new information regarding关于 a problem in another part of the structur
A newer home with electric heat is being inspected It has a below grade finished basement containing a bedroom. The inspector should look for a smoke alarm and:
An escape and rescue opening
A safety ladder
A carbon dioxide alarm
A fire extinguisher
An escape and rescue opening
Metal laths are used in the application of which of the following:
Ceiling tiles
Suspended ceilings
Gypsum board
Plaster
Plaster
When does asbestos pose a risk to the health of home occupants
When it is wet
When it is painted
When it is damaged
Always
When it is damaged
One of the main problems to look for when inspecting suspended ceilings is:
Electrical code violations
Out-of-date design
Little or no insulation around the tile material
Hidden damage in the ceiling above
Hidden damage in the ceiling above
To measure carbon monoxide you should use a
OC detector
CO detector
CO2 detector
An OC2 detector
CO detector
What is the minimum R-Value of insulation allowed in an attic?
R-60 +
R-8
There are currently no requirements surrounding Insulation R-Values
R-30 +
R-30 +
Which action is required by the SOP during the Interior Inspection?
To observe draperies, blinds, or other window treatments
To inspect recreational facilities
To observe paint, wallpaper, and other finishes on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors
To report signs of water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal condensation
To report signs of water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal condensation
Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings?
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3 layers over 1” by 4” lath
1 or 2 layers over a gypsum board
1 layer over plywood
3 layers over a wire mesh
正确答案
1 or 2 layers over a gypsum board
While inspecting a home you observe a large ceiling fan with built in lamps. This installation requires:
Larger junction box
Approved brace or box
Strong ceiling
Pancake junction box
Approved brace or box
Which of the following shower findings must be reported and never missed?
One with a fiberglass surround
The presence of loose tiles or panels
One with a tub and shower combination
The Use of stone tiles as a shower surround
The presence of loose tiles or panels
In what location of the home would an Interior Hollow-Core Door NOT be appropriate?
A door between living area and garage
A door between the sleeping area and interior closet
A door between a hallway and bathroom
A door between a hallway and sleeping area
A door between living area and garage
Which action is required by the Standards of Practice (SOP)?
Required to test the function of the garage door auto-reverse systems
Required to report whether the garage door remote control is working
Required to inspect all out buildings
Required to operate all windows on the home
Required to test the function of the garage door auto-reverse systems
The Garage Door is balanced by which of the following:
Photoelectric Eye
Lift Handle
Sensor Edge
Torsion Spring
Torsion Spring
The Internal Reversing Mechanism on the Garage Door Opener is important because it:
Prevents injury to fingers caused by catching in the section joints
Keeps the Garage Door locked
Causes the Garage Door to re-open when obstructed
Resets the opener mechanism if the Garage Door is opened manually
Causes the Garage Door to re-open when obstructed
When should a Home Inspector inspect a retaining wall?
When the retaining wall is leaning
When the retaining wall is holding back a hillside next to the house or garage
When the retaining wall is contiguous with the yard
Every retaining wall should be inspected
正确答案
When the retaining wall is holding back a hillside next to the house or garage
What is the proper grade for land around the foundation?
5” per ft. for 5’ or 6’
Option 1
1” per ft. for 5’ or 6’
5” per ft. for 1’ or 2’
1” per ft. for 5” or 6”
正确答案
1” per ft. for 5’ or 6’
What kind of water heater may be installed on the garage floor?
Direct Vent
Atmospheric
FVIR
Power vent
正确答案
FVIR
反馈意见
FVIR (( Flammable Vapor Ignition-Resistant) Water Heaters. Gas spills can be ignited by the water heater burner. As a result, design improvements have been made to residential water heaters to reduce this problem.
What is the proper pitch for a Patio?
The Pitch of the Patio is insignificant
Pitched toward the home
Pitched away from the home
Perfectly Flat
正确答案
Pitched away from the home
反馈意见
A patio should slope away from the house at the rate of 1/8” per foot. (or more)
The door between the house and garage should:
Be Fire-Rated
Have no window
All of the above
Be < 2” above the garage floor.
Be Fire-Rated
