Practice Test Two

Question 0

A furnace has a pilot /thermocouple setup. What is the safety feature that shuts down the furnace ?

Answer 0

Thermocouple

Question 1

When inspecting an A/C unit, you find supply air to be 64 and return air to be 90 what would you report?

Answer 1

Call a technician

Question 2

What does the a/ c compressor do?

Answer 2

Pressurizes the refrigerant gas in order to raise its temperature

Question 3

Where will you find a drip leg on a gas heating unit?

Answer 3

Where the gas line turns to meet the heating unit

Question 4

A plastic goose neck pipe on the side of the house is most likely for:

Answer 4

Fresh air vent for a high efficiency furnace

Question 5

Stair railing must be:

Answer 5

Maximum of 38” high

Ends shall return to wall or newel post

Question 6

Guardrails ?

Answer 6

Require for a drop of 30” +
4” opening between rails is maximum
Must be at least 36” high

Question 7

Which coat of stucco siding can be eliminated?
A.finish coat
B.rough base coat
C.paint

Answer 7

None

Question 8

EIFS siding is?

Answer 8

Synthetic stucco

Question 9

The major concern with EIFS siding is?

Answer 9

Trapped moisture can not escape, thereby damaging the structure behind it

Question 10

A statement in a report states a low slope roof appears to be in good shape for its age.

Answer 10

Conclusion or finding

Question 11

A statement In a report reads foundation improperly designed for these soil conditions is:

Answer 11

Engineer comment

Conclusion or finding

Question 12

A house that you are inspecting had an unlit pilot. What is your requirement as an inspector?

Answer 12

Report the pilot was out

Question 13

Plumbing vents must be as follows:

Answer 13

10’ horizontally from a window
Minimum of 12” from any vertical surface
Terminate at least 6” above roof

Question 14

Visualize a basement stairway with one side against a wall. What is not a safety hazard 
A.open railing on open side 
B. odd risers 
C. Torn carpet 
D.no handrail on wall side

Answer 14

D. No handrail on wall side

Question 15

Maximum acceptable riser height is

Answer 15

7 3/4” to 8”

Question 16

The largest tread run within any flight of stairs should not exceed The smallest by more than:

Answer 16

3/8”

Question 17

Three wires at masthead, one tied back. What kind if service :
A:100 amp
B.60 amp 
C.240 volt
D.none

Answer 17

D.none

Question 18

When inspecting a stairway, a hazard is present if The riser heights vary more than:

Answer 18

3/8”

Question 19

The defrost cycle on a heat pump occurs when the outside temp is cold,usually at or below:

Answer 19

37F

Question 20

A heat pump running in the heat mode should:

Answer 20

• Suction line will be cool to the touch
• discharge air from outside coil that is cooler than ambient air
• discharge air from inside coil that is between 90F to 105F

Question 21

When a heat pump is installed as a retro-fit into an existing system and the ducts are too small what will happen?

Answer 21

• Unit is starved for air due to poor circulation

- high temperature caused by reduced air flow can damage The compressor

Question 22

Heat pump-a loss of refrigerant will :

Answer 22

• Frost up lines on cooling mode

- overheat on heating mode

Question 23

Geothermal heat pumps compared I air-to-air are:

Answer 23

• more efficient
• do not loose efficiency as outside air temp drops
• more expensive to install

Question 24

A dirty filter can cause:

Answer 24

Reduced air flow and lower return air temperature

Question 25

A metering device is used to:

Answer 25

Reduce pressure on coolant

Question 26

In the cooling cycle of a heat pump, The condensing coil is located

Answer 26

Outside

Question 27

During a heat season, The outside coil will go into a defrost cycle every 90 minutes and last for:

Answer 27

10 minutes

Question 28

Heat strips are measured in kW each strip is equal to approximately

Answer 28

5kw

Question 29

Which of the following insulation materials is not a potential carcinogen ?

Answer 29

Styrofoam

Question 30

A fairly common reason for poor air flow in a forced air furnace is

Answer 30

- Dirty air filter | - poor fan operation

Question 31

The function of a heat anticipator is

Answer 31

To turn the furnace off a few degrees below the setting to prevent over-shooting of thermostat setting

Question 32

What is average life expectancy of a 235lb asphalt shingle roof?

Answer 32

15-20 years

Question 33

``` Inspectors are required to report on: A.garage door opener remotes B.garage door openers C.underground sprinkler systems D.none ```

Answer 33

B.garage door openers

Question 34

The preferred way to place a girder In a pocket of a concrete foundation is?

Answer 34

To leave 1/2"clearance at the ends and sides of the girder

Question 35

The proper heights of electrical wires over a backyard and from a balcony or window are:

Answer 35

10' & 3'

Question 36

Aluminum branch wiring was recommended As a substitute or scarce and expensive copper wire approximately when

Answer 36

1965-1975

Question 37

What is the minimum bearing for a wood beam on a Column

Answer 37

3"

Question 38

``` Doors connection the garage and house should? A.be weather stripped B.self-closing (required in most areas C.be solid-core wood or metal D.all above ```

Answer 38

D.all above

Question 39

Good stair design has a maximum rise of ____ to____ and a minimum tread width of _____

Answer 39

7 3/4" to 8" and 10"

Question 40

Asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as ____ if the roof is first covered with non-perforated saturated felt paper:

Answer 40

2/12

Question 41

It is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over what type of roof sheathing to allow them to dry quickly:

Answer 41

Spaced

Question 42

Blisters and bubbles on a built up roof usually indicate:

Answer 42

That there is moisture trapped between the plies of felt

Question 43

You see three services entry wires coming into a panel. What is the service ?

Answer 43

120/240volt

Question 44

When does a built up roof need flood coating ?

Answer 44

Tar paper showing

Question 45

You observe a single wall flue 2" from wood framing. What would you report:

Answer 45

Safety hazard

Question 46

Each plumbing vent pipe shall extend through its flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than:

Answer 46

6" above roof line

Question 47

Double-tapping on a circuit breaker is allowed:

Answer 47

Breaker is designed for double tapping

Question 48

A plug fuse rated at 39 amps is color coded (usually)

Answer 48

Green

Question 49

A hydronic or forced hit water circulating system is:

Answer 49

Closed to the atmosphere and under pressure