National Exam Missed Questions (6) Flashcards
Which of the following is a reason to include photographs with an inspection report?
a. provide a visual location of main shut-offs
b. provide substantiation of findings
c. provide a description of the homes floor plan
d. all of the above
all of the above
provide a visual location of main shut-offs
provide substantiation of findings
provide a description of the homes floor plan
Of the components below, which can you expect to have the shortest service life span?
a. gas furnace
b. steel boiler
c. cast iron boiler
steel boiler
Dropped, tray and cove ceilings do not require special installation techniques. T/F
False
Which of the terms below are associated with masonry?
a. apron
b. travertine
c. anthropic
d. all of the above
all of the above
apron
travertine
anthropic
Indicating an attic’s insulation to have a high R value is a preferred finding to include on your report. T/F
True
Thermal pane windows should be replaced when?
a. when window squeaks
b. when window is wet
c, when window is cloudy
when window is cloudy
Flue liners are used to protect chimneys from _, _ and _.
a. rain, condensation & excess fuel
b. bugs, excess fuel & debris
c. rain, bugs & debris
rain, condensation & excess fuel
Which part of the air conditioner can generally be expected to last the longest?
a. filter
b. coolant container
c. condenser coil
condenser coil
Picture windows are most commonly found in homes older than 30 years. T/F
False
If you notice the home owner has erected additional walls, including divider walls, it is appropriate to ask for documentation that the addition was approved by an engineer. T/F
True
What is the maximum acceptable height difference between risers for stair safety?
a. 0”
b. 1/4”
c. 1/2”
d/1”
1/4”
Slate shingles have the longest expected service life. T/F
True
Which of the following areas does not require ground-fault circuit interrupters?
a. garage
b. living room
c. deck
living room
A circuit breaker will generally trip when the electrical service is less than 100 amps at 110/220 volts. T/f
True
What types of material are most likely to develop mold when exposed to moisture?
a. cotton, paper, wool
b. cloth, wool, aluminum
c. paper, wool, cloth
cotton, paper, wool
Which of the following generally causes pinhole leaks in service pipes made from brass?
a. mold build up
b. leaching zinc
c. rusting iron
leaching zinc
Which of the following statements about knob & tube wiring is true?
a. it has not inherent safety issues
b. It is not permissible in new homes
c. Both A&B are true
Both A&B are true
it has not inherent safety issues It is not permissible in new homes
The primary purpose of seismic straps is to prevent water heaters from moving. T/F
True
ABS plastic is made up of what chemicals?
a. alumel, butane, & scandium
b. acrylonitrile, butadene, styrene
c. aluminum, beryllium, samarium
acrylonitrile, butadene, styrene
Which of the following materials is commonly found in crawl spaces?
a. mortar
b. visqueen
c. bricks
visqueen
Which of the following is a reason to include photographs with an inspection report?
a. provide a visual location of main shut offs
b. provide substantiation of findings
c. provide a description of the home owner’s floor plan
d. all of the above
all of the above
provide a visual location of main shut offs
provide substantiation of findings
provide a description of the home owner’s floor plan
Which of the following defects can result in serious problems in the bathroom?
a. water damage on floor around toilet
b. cracked mirror on sink or vanity
c. dripping faucets on shower wall
water damage on floor around toilet
Ideal tread run for stairs:
a. 10”
b. 11”
c. 12”
12”
Where is the most common area to find plumbing related damage in the bathroom?
a. wall behind toilet
b. near shower fixtures
c. wall behind sink
near shower fixtures
Which of the following fireplace components are not required to be inspected?
a. fire screens
b. flue interior
c. mantles
d. all of the above
all of the above:
fire screens
flue interior
mantles
Which of the following is a basic principle of the theory of refrigerant cycling?
a. energy is converted, not created
b. energy is created & converted
c. energy is transferred before it is converted
energy is converted, not created
How would a home inspector use a moisture meter during an inspection?
a. to determine if there is excess moisture in wood
b. to determine if there is excess moisture in ceilings
c. to determine if there is excess moisture around electrical outletts
to determine if there is excess moisture in wood
What is delaminating & where is it likely to occur?
a. peeling of glazes found on window and doors
b. deterioration of wood trim or wood surfaces on windows & doors
c. corrosion on the reflective side of mirrors
deterioration of wood trim or wood surfaces on windows & doors
How is a typical basement constructed?
a. concrete poured in beams, then walls, then in slab inside the walls
b. concrete poured in slab inside walls, then in the walls, then in beams
c. concrete poured in beams, then the slab inside walls, then in the walls
concrete poured in beams, then walls, then in slab inside the walls
Which of the following ceiling defects is not a cause for concern?
a. water stains
b. loose plaster
c. paint discoloration
d. peeling paint
paint discoloration
Which of the following descriptions is not a common deficiency associated with rain gutters?
a. sagging
b. corrosion
c. misalignment
d. absence
absence
