Random Flashcards
Which of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a typical home inspection report? “the water heater is in good condition for its age.”
Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client’s safety?
A pin hole inn the heat exchanger
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least _____ inch drop per foot for the first six feet.
1”
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is:
9 inch
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because:
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n):
Potential safety hazard
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat transfer that must be taken into account?
Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
6” fiberglass batt insulation
As home inspector, you can often determine the approximate age of a home by observing how it was constructed. Which of the following choices represents the method of construction that is the oldest?
Post and beam construction
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting Exterior Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system?
At the corners of the installation (around windows)
During an inspection, you observe that a heat pump is not working and also that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. What probably happened?
Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and jurisdiction.
False
Fill in the Blank: The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle ______ of its base.
One-third
What is the definition of a Collar beam?
Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick members which connect opposite roof rafters
Which of the following is not up to code?
Egress windows must have a clear height of at least 16 in
Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection?
Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood behind it
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is most likely the cause?
White-rot fungi
Which should never be included in your report after a pool inspection?
The risk and probability of children falling in the pool
Which of the following is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain?
Consideration
One who has contracted to be responsible for another or one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default is know as the:
Surety
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
An electric heater
Is the roofing material on a house considered a part of the roof drainage system?
No
As a home inspector, you are required to observe and or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room?
Nails and screws in the floor
A minimum service of _____ amps is required for a single residential dwelling unit.
100
T/F: It is acceptable for a service panel to be located inside a clothes closet.
False
The first point of disconnect for the conductors from the utility company is called the ______ or main panel.
Service
If the service or feeder rating in amps is 200, then the aluminum AWG size should be _______.
4/0
An ungrounded conductor is commonly referred to as the ______ conductor.
Hot
All 15- and 20-amp 120-volt circuits for dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, sun rooms, closets, hallways, and similar areas in a home must be ______ -protected.
AFCI
T/F: A main breaker is not required for a subpanel if over-current protection is provided for the feeder conductors.
True
A grounded conductor is commonly referred to as the _______ conductor.
Neutral
T/F: For roof slopes from 2:12 up to 4:12 (but not including 4:12), two layers of underlayment should be applied.
True
T/F: In homes located in areas having a history of ice forming along the eaves, an ice barrier consisting of at least three layers of underlayment cemented together is required.
False
T/F: Glazing in storm doors is considered a hazardous location.
True
T/F: Glass in bi-fold closet doors is considered a hazardous location.
True
T/F: Glazing in railings is considered a hazardous location.
True
T/F: The door between an attached garage and a dwelling unit should be of solid wood not less than 2 inches
False
T/F: In many jurisdictions, a self-closing device on the door between the dwelling and the garage may be required.
True
T/F: In general, there should be no openings in the ductwork installed in a garage area.
True
T/F: It is common for fires to start in an attached garage.
True
There should be at least ____-inch gypsum board applied on the garage side to separate the garage from the residence and its attic space.
1/2 inch
Garages located below a habitable room shall be separated by at least 5/8-inch Type ____ gypsum board or equivalent.
X
The _________ and every sleeping room should have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening that opens directly into a public street, public alley, yard or court.
Basement
The sill height of an emergency escape and rescue opening should be no higher than _____ inches above the floor.
44
A window well should have a horizontal area of at least ____ square feet, with a minimum horizontal projection and width of _____ inches.
9 …. 36
T/F: Under no circumstances should an emergency escape and rescue opening be located under a porch or deck.
False
Proper _____ of a building site is important for preventing wet basements, damp crawlspaces, erosion, and possible failure of the foundation.
Drainage
The ground surface around a building’s perimeter should slope a minimum of ____ inches within the first ___ feet.
6 … 10
To prevent walls and floors from shifting under lateral loads, anchor bolts or ________ attached to the foundation are required.
Straps
Foundation anchor bolts should extend at least ____ inches into masonry or concrete.
7
T/F: Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams should not be longer than one-third the depth of the member.
True
In a solid wood floor joist, a bored hole should be at least ___ inches from the top or bottom edge.
2
Masonry chimneys should extend at least ____ feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 horizontal feet.
2
The upper edge of a masonry chimney cleanout should be at least ____ inches below the lowest inlet opening.
6
Any portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of the building (such as in an attic space) must have a clearance of at least ________ from any combustibles.
2”
In an attic space, the passageway to mechanical equipment must be made of \_\_\_\_\_ flooring. carpeted metal tile fire-resistant solid
Solid
T/F: The opening to an attic space that has any mechanical equipment located in it should be a maximum of 20 inches by 20 inches.
False
T/F: A light fixture should be installed in an attic to illuminate the passageway and any mechanical appliance located there.
True
If there are appliances in the attic space, an opening at least _____ and a clear, unobstructed path should be provided.
22 inches wide & 30 inches high
The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct should be no longer than ______ feet from the dryer’s location to the wall or roof termination.
25
T/F: A screen is not permitted on the exhaust vent of a clothes dryer.
True
Standpipes for clothes washers should extend at least ____ inches and no more than ____ inches above the trap weir.
18 … 42
T/F: A standpipe can serve as an indirect waste receptor.
True
Any appliance used for heating water or storing hot water must be protected by a _______ valve.
Relief
T/F: TPR valves are emergency devices and are not intended to function continuously.
True
T/F: A device for controlling pressure should be installed in a system that has a water-heating appliance and a backflow-prevention device or check valve.
True
An open vent pipe that passes through a roof should extend at least _____ inches above the roof.
6”
If a roof is used for a purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions should extend above the roof by at least ____ feet.
7
A _______ prevents sewer gases from emanating from the drainage system.
Trap
The only type of fixture trap permitted is a(n) ___-trap.
P
T/F: If a panelboard is wider than 30 inches, the workspace in front of it must extend its full width.
True
T/F: The dedicated space above an electrical panel should be kept clear of components not related to the electrical equipment.
True
Open electrical service conductors and multi-conductor cables that are not installed in a raceway or provided with an approved overall outer jacket should have a clearance of at least _____ feet from the sides of doors, porches, decks, stairs, ladders, fire escapes and balconies, and from the sides and bottoms of operable windows.
3
____ clearance is required from windows that do not open.
No
For service-drop cables supported on and cabled together with a grounded bare messenger wire, the vertical clearance should be at least _____ feet at the electrical service entrance to buildings, at the lowest point of the drip loop of the building’s electrical entrance, and above areas and sidewalks accessed only by pedestrians.
10
If particleboard is used as wall sheathing, the grade mark with Type _____ or _____ should be stamped on it.
M1 … M2
The TPR valve should be located in the upper 6 inches of a hot water tank, where the _______ water is located.
Hottest
The 2003 standard for water heaters states: “The water heater should _________ flammable vapors outside the water heater created by the spilling of gasoline onto the floor.”
Not ignite
All FVIR water tanks have components in common, including the ___________.
Flame- Arrestor Plate
T/F: Air-admittance valves are permitted to vent fixtures installed at island structures in kitchens.
True
Air-admittance valves are ________-activated.
Pressure
In high-wind installations, each composition roof shingle should be held by at least _______ nails or staples.
six
If a building is located in a hurricane-prone area, the first course of shingles should be ___________.
sealed to the starter strip with roof cement
If a building is located within 3,000 feet of saltwater, the roofing nails should be ________ or stainless steel.
Hot dip galvanized
High-efficiency condensing HVAC systems produce excessive _______________.
Condensate
A _________ comes in both invasive and non-invasive models.
Moisture meter
A home inspection is a non-invasive, _____________ examination of a residential property.
Visual
A home inspector is required to ______________ the energy source.
Describe
A home inspector is required to describe the heating ____________.
Method
_______________ is an effective means of inspecting for water leaks and moisture problems.
Thermography
Condensate lines or sweating suction lines can ______ onto building materials.
Leak
___________ can be used to check for wood rot and damage caused by a leak from a condensing unit.
A screwdriver, awl or probe
A(n) ____________ can be used to tell the difference between aluminum pipes and steel pipes.
Magnet
Many inspectors start their home inspection by inspecting the ___________ first.
Exterior
____________ is one of the main concerns when inspecting the HVAC system.
Water (or Moisture)
A home that has a fuel-fired heating system requires _________________.
venting of its combustion gases and byproducts to the outside
The HVAC system may be located in the _______________.
- basement
- attic
- crawlspace
- any of these
- Any of these
A flashlight is a useful tool for the HVAC portion of a home inspection because the inspection of the internal components of the system may require illumination for some instances, including looking at _______________.
the interior of the combustion chamber through a viewing portal
the ribbon burners inside the combustion chamber
any of these
the air-filtering system that is installed inside the ductwork
any of these
___________ is the greatest destroyer of houses.
Water
Servants and slaves fanning royalty using large palm fronds and feathers is an early example of ______________.
Ventilation
People have been attempting to control heat and ventilation since _______________.
Prehistoric Times
Radiation is the transfer of heat energy _________________.
by electromagnetic wave motion
Air-conditioning systems do not simply cool the air, but they actually condition it by controlling the air’s ______________.
moisture content and
movement of
temperature
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning are each used in an attempt to __________________.
control the environment within an enclosure
The use of air conditioning or simple cooling of the air became widespread after ____________.
1945
Heat moves from the ________ body, and the ________ body absorbs it.
Warmer, Colder
Heat transferred within a gas or liquid happens via __________.
Convection
Heat transferred through a solid happens via __________.
Conduction
Heat is transferred _____________.
via reflection
in convex wave patterns
in direct rays
Steam _____ considered a heat-conveying medium.
is
There are basically __________ types of heating systems.
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