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”
