NHIE EXAM

Question 1

And a section of bottom rail, writer, and credit must not pass diameter sphear of

Answer 1

6”

Question 2

Mullion

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an upright (interior trim) that divides windows or other openings

Question 3

Splash block or downspout extensions should discharge water at least ____ft away from foundation

Answer 3

5feet

Question 4

Adhered Masonry veneer is installed in the same manner as

Adhered黏附; 附着

Answer 4

Stucco

Question 5

Sidelights window

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Windows at the sides of the door

Question 6

A poured concrete retaining wall with the weep holes is rotating. What is the most likely reason for the rotation?

Answer 6

There is no gravel behind the wall

Question 7

Roof penetration such as plumbing vents and fuel-fired appliances should be flashed with a

penetration穿透; 渗透; 进入; 插入

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Boot (roof jack)

Question 8

Palladian window

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Three-part window with an arched sash in the middle and two smaller sashes on the side

Question 9

Underlayment

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Square

10ft x 10ft (100sqft)

Underlayment

At least #15 felt flash s/b under

Question 10

Earth should slope away from house how many inches in 1 foot?

Answer 10

6” in first 10 ft

Question 11

A concrete driveway is half inch higher than the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the most likely reason for this condition?

adjacent与…毗连的; 邻近的

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The soil under the walkway it was not compacted

Question 12

Fanlight window

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Semi circular window

Question 13

Palladian window

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Three-part window with an arched sash in the middle and two smaller sashes on the side

Question 14

Dutch door

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Top and bottom open independently

independently独立地

Question 15

PVC

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Polyvinylchloride

Question 16

BURs

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Built-up roof membranes. Ballast (gravel) often applied

Question 17

TPO

Answer 17

Thermoplastic Olefins

Question 18

Transom window

Answer 18

Rectangular window above the door

Rectangular矩形

Question 19

Row lock

Answer 19

Bottom of window break layout

Question 21

Fall away from house for earth per ft

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5/8” or more

Question 22

A movement joint should be installed in brick veneer at?

Answer 22

At support by different structural components

Question 23

stair handrail height should be

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Between 34 and 38 inches

Question 24

Min roof slope

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2:12 3:12 (metal/wood shingled)

Question 25

Low emissivity

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Question 26

Bed joints run

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Horizontal

Question 27

A chimney that is wider than 30 inches parallel to the ridge and does not run through the roof ridge should also have a

Answer 27

Cricket (saddle) - that diverts water

Question 28

A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4 inch wide crack where the wall is going slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason for this condition?

Answer 28

The gutters are blocked

Question 29

Which roof covering is most appropriate for roof with a slope 1 1/2:12 above a single-family house? Assume standard installation of any required

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Modified bitumen

Question 30

Most common gutter styles

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Half round and the L-shaped gutter called "K" gutter

Question 31

What is an appropriate fast more material for the slate shingles roof covering? appropriate合适的; 恰当的

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Copper nails

Question 32

Trip hazard for concrete hazard危险

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1/2" in height

Question 33

Spanish tiles

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S-shaped

Question 34

Muntins

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Vertical bars in the windows (sash)

Question 35

Closed Valley (muttered)

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Tiles cover metal valley flashing

Question 36

Max tread of a stair

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10 inch

Question 37

Flat Tiles

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Also common. Have grooves that lock the tiles together grooves沟; 槽;

Question 38

Two types of skylights

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Rectangular and Round Domes

Question 39

Hopper windows

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Hinged at the bottom and swing in.

Question 40

Fall away from house for hard surfaces (driveways walkways patios)

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1/4" or more per ft

Question 41

above ___ grade for a patio must have a handrail grade 等差

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30"

Question 43

EDMP

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Most commonly used thermoset membrane in residential construction

Question 45

Metal shingles vs Metal panels

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Less than 3 ft - 3 sqft or more

Question 46

A concrete block basement wall has significant efflorescence . What is the most likely reason for this condition? ## Footnote significant有重大意义的; 显著的 efflorescence全盛期; 最高潮期; 风化物

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The soil has settled at the foundation

Question 47

Vegetation around condenser should be trimmed Vegetation植被

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1 foot around and 3 feet above

Question 48

Between balusters should not pass a sphere of

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4"

Question 49

Bay window

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Any window that extends past the wall of the building. If it's semi circular shape usually called a bow or compass window

Question 50

Jack Stud

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Attaches to King stud

Question 51

Maximum difference in height between two risers or two threads

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3/8"

Question 52

Boxed cornice

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Eves (enclosed)

Question 53

Which is the most acceptable fastener for concrete and deck ledger to a band board?

Answer 53

Half inch diameter hot dripped galvanize steel machine bolt

Question 54

Max rise of a step

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7 3/4

Question 55

Clapboard

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Planks installed horizontally. Normally lapped

Question 56

Siding clearance to ground

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4" or more

Question 57

De-lamination of the roof sheathing may cause? 可能导致屋面板分层？ Depression between the rafters 椽子之间的凹陷

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Depression between the rafters 椽子之间的凹陷

Question 58

Thimble

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Flashing for appliance vent at walls and roof

Question 59

Clarence to ground for stucco

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6"or more

Question 60

Landing or finished floor behind door should be at least

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36" x 36"

Question 61

Board and batten

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Would strips that cover vertical joints

Question 62

Emergency escape/rescue dimensions

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20 inches horizontally, 24 inches vertically, opening of 57 inches. No more than 44 inches above finished floor

Question 63

Closed Valley (muttered)

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Tiles cover metal valley flashing

Question 64

Head joints run

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Vertical

Question 65

Top of window break layout

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Soldiers

Question 66

Mission (pan and cover) Tiles

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C-shaped

Question 67

Double hung window

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Both sashes are operable, moving up-and-down ## Footnote sashes腰带窗扇; sas的复数 operable运作的; 可实行的;

Question 68

Metal valley flashing is exposed

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Open Valley

Question 69

Window well deeper than ___ inches must have ladder

Answer 69

44