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NHIE EXAM Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

6”

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2
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Mullion

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

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3
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Splash block or downspout extensions should discharge water at least ____ft away from foundation

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5feet

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4
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Adhered Masonry veneer is installed in the same manner as

Adhered黏附; 附着

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Stucco

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5
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Sidelights window

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Windows at the sides of the door

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6
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A poured concrete retaining wall with the weep holes is rotating. What is the most likely reason for the rotation?

A

There is no gravel behind the wall

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7
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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)

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8
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Palladian window

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

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9
Q

Underlayment

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Square

10ft x 10ft (100sqft)

Underlayment

At least #15 felt flash s/b under

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10
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Earth should slope away from house how many inches in 1 foot?

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6” in first 10 ft

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11
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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

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12
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Fanlight window

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Semi circular window

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13
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Palladian window

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

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14
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Dutch door

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Top and bottom open independently

independently独立地

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15
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PVC

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Polyvinylchloride

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16
Q

BURs

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

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17
Q

TPO

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Thermoplastic Olefins

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18
Q

Transom window

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Rectangular window above the door

Rectangular矩形

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19
Q

Row lock

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Bottom of window break layout

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20
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21
Q

Fall away from house for earth per ft

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5/8” or more

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22
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A movement joint should be installed in brick veneer at?

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At support by different structural components

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23
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stair handrail height should be

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Between 34 and 38 inches

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24
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Min roof slope

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

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25
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Low emissivity

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26
Q

Bed joints run

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Horizontal

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27
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A chimney that is wider than 30 inches parallel to the ridge and does not run through the roof ridge should also have a

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Cricket (saddle) - that diverts water

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28
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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?

A

The gutters are blocked

29
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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

A

Modified bitumen

30
Q

Most common gutter styles

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Half round and the L-shaped gutter called “K” gutter

31
Q

What is an appropriate fast more material for the slate shingles roof covering?

appropriate合适的; 恰当的

A

Copper nails

32
Q

Trip hazard for concrete hazard危险

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1/2” in height

33
Q

Spanish tiles

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S-shaped

34
Q

Muntins

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Vertical bars in the windows (sash)

35
Q

Closed Valley (muttered)

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Tiles cover metal valley flashing

36
Q

Max tread of a stair

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10 inch

37
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Flat Tiles

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Also common. Have grooves that lock the tiles together

grooves沟; 槽;

38
Q

Two types of skylights

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Rectangular and Round Domes

39
Q

Hopper windows

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Hinged at the bottom and swing in.

40
Q

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

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1/4” or more per ft

41
Q

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

A

30”

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A
43
Q

EDMP

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Most commonly used thermoset membrane in residential construction

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45
Q

Metal shingles vs Metal panels

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Less than 3 ft - 3 sqft or more

46
Q

A concrete block basement wall has significant efflorescence . What is the most likely reason for this condition?

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

47
Q

Vegetation around condenser should be trimmed

Vegetation植被

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1 foot around and 3 feet above

48
Q

Between balusters should not pass a sphere of

A

4”

49
Q

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

50
Q

Jack Stud

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Attaches to King stud

51
Q

Maximum difference in height between two risers or two threads

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3/8”

52
Q

Boxed cornice

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Eves (enclosed)

53
Q

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

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Half inch diameter hot dripped galvanize steel machine bolt

54
Q

Max rise of a step

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7 3/4

55
Q

Clapboard

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Planks installed horizontally. Normally lapped

56
Q

Siding clearance to ground

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4” or more

57
Q

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

A

Depression between the rafters

椽子之间的凹陷

58
Q

Thimble

A

Flashing for appliance vent at walls and roof

59
Q

Clarence to ground for stucco

A

6”or more

60
Q

Landing or finished floor behind door should be at least

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36” x 36”

61
Q

Board and batten

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Would strips that cover vertical joints

62
Q

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

63
Q

Closed Valley (muttered)

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Tiles cover metal valley flashing

64
Q

Head joints run

A

Vertical

65
Q

Top of window break layout

A

Soldiers

66
Q

Mission (pan and cover) Tiles

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C-shaped

67
Q

Double hung window

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Both sashes are operable, moving up-and-down

sashes腰带窗扇; sas的复数

operable运作的; 可实行的;

68
Q

Metal valley flashing is exposed

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Open Valley

69
Q

Window well deeper than ___ inches must have ladder

A

44

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