Legal Ethics SOP 5 (Jim's Questions) Flashcards
1
Q
- members serve on the Inspector Committee.
a. 5
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12
A
9
2
Q
- inspector members serve on the Inspector Committee.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 9
A
6
3
Q
- public members serve on the Inspector Committee.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 9
A
3
4
Q
- Payments for claims from the recovery fund arising from the same transaction shall not exceed
regardless of the number of claimants.
a. $5000
b. $10,000
c. $12,500
d. $30,000
A
12,500
5
Q
- The minimum size for a crawl space is x inches.
a. 18x20
b. 16x24
c. 18x24
d. 22x30
A
18x24
6
Q
- What type of window is hinged on one side only?
a. Hooper
b. Double hung
c. Casement
d. Barrier
A
Casement
7
Q
- An inspector is required to operate valves of the plumbing system.
a. Exposed
b. Main
c. Outdoor hose bib
d. Branch
A
Outdoor hose bib
8
Q
- An inspector shall inspect the for leaks.
a. Gas supply line
b. A/C coolant suction line
c. A/C coolant supply line
d. Water lines in a crawl space
A
Water lines in a crawl space
9
Q
- A stud on a load bearing wall may be notched up to percent.
a. 25
b. 33
c. 40
d. 60
A
25
10
Q
- The number that is used to divide square footage by when calculating attic or crawl space ventilation is?
a. 75
b. 100
c. 125
d. 150
A
150
11
Q
- Switches for a spa or hot tub shall be located at least feet from the inside walls of the spa or hot tub.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 6
A
5
11
Q
- inches X inches is the minimum dimension for an egress window in a sleeping room.
a. 20 – 24
b. 24 – 30
c. 22 – 30
d. 24 – 36
A
20-24
12
Q
- inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be located from the floor in a bedroom.
a. 24
b. 30
c. 40
d. 44
A
44
13
Q
- The maximum length of a dryer vent is feet.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 35
A
35
14
Q
- The minimum clearance of an electric service wire over a walkway is feet.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 18
A
10
14
Q
- Romex must be supported at least every _ feet in an attic.
a. 2
b. 2 ½
c. 3 ½
d. 4 ½
A
4 1/2
15
Q
- The minimum size for an attic access having a clear height over 30 inches is X .
a. 18 x 24 inches
b. 22 x 30 inches
c. 24 x 30 inches
d. 24 x 36 inches
A
22 x 30 inches
15
Q
- Hallways of feet or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
A
10
16
Q
- The minimum size (AWG) circuit conductor for a 20-amp circuit is gauge copper.
a. 14
b. 12
c. 10
d. 8
A
12
17
Q
- The minimum height that a flue vent can terminate above the roof is .
a. 6 inches
b. 1 foot
c. 18 inches
d. 3 feet
A
3 feet
18
Q
- The minimum clearance for an electrical wire over a swimming pool is feet.
a. 12
b. 14
c. 16
d. 22
A
22
19
Q
- Woodwork or other combustibles should not be placed within inches of a fireplace opening.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
A
6
20
Q
A minimum of two amp rated branch circuits are to be provided to serve receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, and breakfast area.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
A
20
21
Q
- Range and dryer connections labeled for a gas appliance connection may not exceed feet.
a. 3
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
A
6
22
Q
The minimum hearth extension on the side of a fireplace with a 6 square foot opening and a firebox depth of 24 inches is inches.
a. 3
b. 6
c. 8
d. 12
A
12
23
Q
- The maximum distance that mechanical equipment can be located from an attic access is feet.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
A
20
24
Q
- The minimum clearance for lighting over a swimming pool is feet.
a. 10
b. 12
c. 14
d. 18
A
12
25
Q
- Surface mounted fluorescent fixtures shall be installed on the wall above the door or on the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of inches between the fixture and the nearest point of a storage space.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
A
6
26
Q
12-gauge aluminum wires should be connected to an amp breaker.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
A
15
27
Q
- The maximum distance between balusters on a stairway is inches.
a. 0
b. 2
c. 4
d. 6
A
4
28
Q
- The minimum thickness for a solid garage door to a living area is inches.
a. 1 1/8
b. 1 ¼
c. 1 3/8
d. 1 ½
A
1 3/8
29
Q
You cannot take return air from a .
a. Bedroom
b. Hallway
c. Dining room
d. Kitchen or bathroom
A
Kitchen or bathroom
30
Q
Romex must be stapled a maximum of inches from the wall outlet and then every 4.5 feet.
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12
A
12
31
Q
- The minimum stairway tread is inches.
a. 7.75
b. 8.25
c. 9.5
d. 10
A
10
32
Q
- An inspector should operate the motor on an evaporative cooler to see if .
a. It vibrates
b. It is one or two speed
c. It is functioning in normal operating mode
d. All of the above
A
It is one or two speed
33
Q
- The disconnect for an A/C condensing unit should be located within sight.
a. True
b. False
A
True
34
Q
- Free standing or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking tops of not less than inches to combustible material.
a. 24
b. 30
c. 32
d. 36
A
30
35
Q
- Water heaters installed in a garage must be installed so that the lowest heating element is at least
inches off the ground.
a. 12
b. 16
c. 18
d. 24
A
18
36
Q
- The minimum depth of a slab on grade is inches.
a. 2 ½
b. 3
c. 3 ½
d. 4
A
3 1/2
37
Q
- The height of a handrail on a staircase is inches.
a. 32”-36”
b. 34”-38”
c. 38”-42”
d. 40”-44”
A
34”-38”
38
Q
- The maximum size copper wire for a grounding electrode is .
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
A
6
39
Q
- The minimum size duct for a clothes dryer is inches.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
A
4
40
Q
- A positive grade away from the foundation of a home is in.
a. 2’ – 8’
b. 4” – 6’
c. 6”– 10’
d. 6” –10”
A
6”– 10’
40
Q
- When gas logs are installed in a fireplace, the should be permanently blocked open.
a. Smoke shelf
b. Glass door
c. Damper
d. Screen
A
Damper
41
Q
- An outside condenser must be inches off of the ground.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
A
3
42
Q
- The maximum height of an electrical breaker box is feet inches from the ground.
a. 5’ 8”
b. 6’ 6”
c. 6’ 8”
d. 7’ 0
A
6’ 6”
43
Q
- The minimum size of a plumbing exhaust vent is .
a. 1”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
A
1 ¼”
44
Q
- is the maximum height of a stairway riser.
a. 6 ½”
b. 7”
c. 7 ½”
d. 7 ¾”
A
7 ¾”
45
Q
- An inspector is not required to inspect the operation of a garage door opener .
a. Using the remote control
b. Using the wall mounting switch
c. Testing the reversing function
d. Testing the installed sensors.
A
Using the remote control
46
Q
- Weep holes should be provided on masonry at a maximum spacing of .
a. 18 inches
b. 24 inches
c. 30 inches
d. 33 inches
A
33 inches
47
Q
- Standard air conditioning systems can easily be converted to a heat pump by the addition of a key component.
a. True
b. False
A
False
48
Q
- BTU’s of heat always travel hot to cold.
a. True
b. False
A
True
48
Q
- The SEER number for the air conditioner refers to:
a. Selective Energy Emergency Ratio
b. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating
c. Selective Energy Emergency Rating
d. None of the above
A
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating
48
Q
- A stud in a non-load bearing wall may be cut or notched by percent.
a. 15
b. 60
c. 30
d. 40
A
40
49
Q
- A water heater cannot be located in a:
a. Bathroom or bedroom
b. Kitchen or pantry
c. Hallway or closet
d. Garage
A
Bathroom or bedroom
50
Q
- The minimum working platform for mechanical equipment in the attic is?
a. 24”x24”
b. 24”x30”
c. 30”x30”
d. 30”x36”
A
30”x30”
51
Q
- What is the maximum distance that mechanical equipment can be located from the attic opening?
a. 10’
b. 15’
c. 18’
d. 20’
A
20’
52
Q
- The inspector should have the Inspection Agreement signed:
a. Before the report is given to the client
b. Before the inspection is started
c. Before the inspection is completed
A
Before the inspection is started
53
Q
- An inspector provides services equivalent to an engineer or appraiser:
a. True
b. False
A
False
54
Q
- Clear report writing requires an inspector to:
a. State the condition observed and any ramifications that can happen
b. Report on only major deficiencies
c. Provide only a verbal report
A
State the condition observed and any ramifications that can happen
55
Q
- Inspectors can perform inspections when?
a. Actively licensed
b. Suspended
c. Training
d. Inactively Licensed
A
Actively licensed
