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State Exam Practice pt.2 Flashcards

questions 108-253

1
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You see a ceramic tile floor with numerous cracks running through the grout and the tiles. The floor system is contructed using 2x10 floor joists. Which is the most likely cause of this condition?

A. The tiles are defective
B. The floor joist blocking is absent
C. The floor joist span is too long
D. The wrong grout was used

A

C. The floor joist span is too long

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You see uniform width cracks at both upper corners of all windows along one top story wall. Which is the most likely cause of this condition?

A. The windows are improperly flashed
B. The wall is improperly braced
C. The cripple studs are improperly notched
D. The ceiling joist span is too long

A

B. The wall is improperly braced

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How many energized conductors supply 240 volt, 200 amp, single phase electric service?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A

B. 2

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4
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A circuit breaker protects against too much

A. voltage
B. resistance
C. inductance
D. current

A

D. current

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A subpanel in a detached building has melted insulation on a neutral conductor. What is most likely cause of this condition?

A. The neutral conductor is loose at the terminal bar
B. The circuit breaker is defective
C. There is no grounding electrode
D. The circuit breaker ampacity is too large for the wire

A

A. The neutral conductor is loose at the terminal bar

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A 2-slot receptacle has been replaced with a 3-slot receptacle in a branch circuit that does conatin an equipment grounding conductor? Which method is permitted?

A. Install an arc-fault circuit breaker on the branch circuit
B. Replace the receptacle with a GFCI receptacle
C. Run an equipment grounding conductor to a seperate grounding electrode
D. Run an equipment grounding conductor to a copper water pipe

A

B. Replace the receptacle with a GFCI receptacle

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7
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Where would an evaporative cooler be most effective?

A. Phoenix, AZ
B. Nashville, TN
C. Miami, FL
D. New York, NY

A

A. Phoenix, AZ

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When a heat pump is operating in cooling mode the temperature of the liquid line should be a few degrees

A. cooler than the outside air temperature
B. warmer than the outside air temperature
C. cooler than the inside air temperature
D. warmer than the inside air temperature

A

B. warmer than the outside air temperature

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9
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The effect of high humidity on an air conditioning system will be

A. an increase in the temperature drop
B. a decrease in the compressor current draw
C. a decrease in the sensible load
D. an increase in the latent load

A

C. a decrease in the sensible load

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10
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When should combustion air NOT be drawn from inside the building?

A. the building has 3 stories above grade
B. the building is built using tight construction methods
C. the total Btu/h input of the appliances exceeds 160,000
D. the appliance is a direct exhaust type

A

B. the building is built using tight construction methods

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11
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The flame from a properly adjusted oil burner should be what color?

A. blue
B. yellow
C. orange
D. white

A

D. white

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12
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Where would an equalizer pipe be found?

A. near a steam boiler
B. near a hot water boiler
C. in a common gas vent
D. in a plumbing vent stack

A

A. near a steam boiler

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13
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Brown-Colored particles under the flue collar of an induced draft gas furnace are most likely an indication of which defect?

A. flame rollout
B. a faulty draft inducer
C. an excessively long vent connector
D. the barometric damper is stuck open

A

C. an excessively long vent connector

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14
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Permeability is the property of a material that allows the passage of

A. water vapor
B. heat energy
C. liquid water
D. infrared radiation

A

A. water vapor

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Which may be used as water distribution pipe in a house?

A. PEX
B. ABS
C. PVC
D. RNC

A

A. PEX

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16
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What is the best definition of a cross-connection?

A. An HVAC supply plenum is connected to a return plenum.
B. A plumbing water distribution pipe is connected to a contaminant source
C. A plumbing dry vent is connected to a wet vent
D. An electrical wlu-te-insulated wire is connected to a circuit breaker

A

B. A plumbing water distribution pipe is connected to a contaminant source

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17
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What is the MOST likely result of thermal expansion?

A. A block foundation wall rotates inward
B. A furnace heat exchanger cracks
C. Eletrical conductor insulation melts
D. A clothes washing machine hose bursts

A

D. A clothes washing machine hose bursts

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18
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The label on a 240 volt electric water heater indicates that the element wattage should be 4,500. The measured current is 14.6 amps. The MOST likely explanation is that

A. the wrong size has been installed
B. the element is failing
C. the amlneter battery is low
D. the measured current is correct

A

A. the wrong size has been installed

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19
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The client complains of an occasional foul odor in a seldom used bathroom. Which is the most likely cause of this issue?

A. The vent pipe is improperly sloped
B. The cleanout was not installed
C. The bathtub trap water seal has evaporated
D. The sink trap is partially blocked

A

C. The bathtub trap water seal has evaporated

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20
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An interior door rubs the header on the latch side. There are no cracks in the drywall around the door. What is the MOST likely reason for this to occur?

A. The top hinge is binding
B. The door is unpainted on top
C. The strike plate needs adjustment
D. The wall has rotated

A

B. The door is unpainted on top

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21
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Which component supports a stairway?

A. riser
B. header
C. cripple
D. stringer

A

D. stringer

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22
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Where is stairway width measured?

A. below the handrail
B. where the stairway intersects the landings
C. above the handrail
D. between the ends of the treads

A

C. above the handrail

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23
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On a vehicle door, a containment cable should be installed on the

A. extension springs
B. struts
C. torsion spring
D. roller drums

A

A. extension springs

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24
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What is the BEST material for a masonry chimney crown?

A. concrete
B. refractory mortar
C. Type S mortar
D. core brick

A

A. concrete

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25
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The process by which heat changes wood chemistry making it more likely to burn is called

A. pyrogenics
B. pyrolysis
C. pyromancy
D. pyrography

A

B. pyrolysis

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26
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What is the BEST reason for a chimney to terminate above nearby obstructions?

A. Short chimneys require larger flues
B. Embers may ignite roof coverings
C. Wind may force combustion products down the flue
D, The flue could be covered by snow

A

C. Wind may force combustion products down the flue

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27
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A chimney should NOT be located on an exterior wall because

A. flue temperature may be too cold
B. it is more expensive to build
C. a chimney fire is more likely
D. the flue must be larger

A

A. flue temperature may be too cold

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28
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A wood-burning stove is listed for 12 inches clearance to combustles. What is the minimum clearance to combustibles for this stove when using a sheet metal and air space clearance reduction device?

A. 6 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches

A

D. 12 inches

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29
Q

Inspection of which appliance is NOT within the scope of a home inspection?

A. refrigerator
B. trash compactor
C. food-waste disposer
D. microwave oven

A

A. refrigerator

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30
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A properly installed food waste disposer that makes no sound when activated can sometimes be activated by

A. resetting the kitchen GFCI receptacle
B. pressing the thermal cutoff button
C. turning the motor with a hex wretch
D. running cold water into the disposer

A

B. pressing the thermal cutoff button

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31
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What is the prescriptive MINIMUM distance between the bottom of a microwave oven and a range cooking surface?

A. 30 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 18 inches
D. There is no prescriptive minimum distance

A

D. There is no prescriptive minimum distance

32
Q

What is LEAST likely to be approved pool access barrier?

A. a self-latching pedestrian gate
B. a steep cliff
C. a fence
D. a house wall

A

A. a self-latching pedestrian gate

33
Q

Which is NOT a type of pool filter?

A. sand
B. pea gravel
C. cartridge
D. diatomaceous earth

A

B. pea gravel

34
Q

A double gate that allows access to the pool should be

A. self-closing
B. at least 12 inches from the edge of the water
C. at least 45 inches tall
D. self-latching

A

D. self-latching

35
Q

Which would NOT be an approved irrigation system pipe?

A. PEX
B. galvanized steel
C. ABS
D. Schedule 20 PVC

A

D. Schedule 20 PVC

36
Q

The Home inspector is NOT required to report the location of the

A. water meter
B. main gas service valve
C. electric service equipment
D. main water service valve

A

A. water meter

37
Q

The home inspector IS required to report the location of the

A. water meter
B. electric service equipment
C. building sewer cleanout
D. septic tank

A

B. eletric service equipment

38
Q

What information is NOT required in an inspection report

A. the home inspector’s name
B. the inspection date
C. the property’s legal description
D. the client’s name

A

C. the property’s legal description

39
Q

The closet where the water hearter is located was locked. Hot water was available where required. The best way to report this situation is the water heater

A. was inaccessible
B. closet door was locked
C. was functioning properly
D. was not inspected because the door was locked

A

D. was not inspected because the door was locked

40
Q

A roof is accessible by ladder and the home inspector believes the roof is safe to walk on. The MINIMUM method of inspecting this roof involves

A. walking on the roof
B. viewing the roof from a ladder at one location
C. viewing the roof from the ground
D. viewing the roof from a ladder at multiple locations

A

C. viewing the roof from the ground

41
Q

What is the most accurate deficiency descriptiion for a dimension lumber floor joist that is not deformed but has a clear span longer than allowed by current standards?

A. significantly deficient
B. not functioning properly
C. a code violation
D. unsafe

A

A. significantly deficient

42
Q

Which of the following is the BEST example of an unsafe condition?

A. a large crack in the foundation wall
B. several termite-infested floor joists
C. a stairway with uneven height risers
D. a large area of moldy drywall

A

C. a stairway with uneven height risers

43
Q

A 3-light receptacle tester will NOT display

A. an energized neutral
B. a disconnected ground
C. a polarity reversal
D. a bootleg ground

A

D. a bootleg ground

44
Q

A fiberglass shingle roof covering is inspected during the summer. What is the LEAST likely indication that the shingles are near the end of their service life?

A. a roof leak
B. granule loss
C. tabs breaking when bent
D. exposed strands of fiberglass

A

A. a roof leak

45
Q

What is the MOST likely indication that an electric water heater lower element has failed?

A. significant rust at the lower element
B. no hot water at all faucets
C. some hot water, then warm water at all faucets
D. significant rust at the power connection

A

C. some hot water, then warm water at all faucets

46
Q

An eight foot tall concrete block wall leans in 1/2 inch and is not cracked. The wall is damp with moderate efflorescence. Who is the BEST specialist to recommend?

A. a foundation contractor
B. a geotechnical engineer
C. a structural engineer
D. a landscape contractor

A

D. a landscape contractor

47
Q

Nails that penetrate the roof sheathing are rusted. Some areas of the roof sheathing presend moisture stains and fungal growth. What is the MOST likely cause of these conditions?

A. air leaking from the house to the attic
B. inadequate attic insulation
C. absense of a Class II vapor retarder
D. water leaking around the nails

A

A. air leaking from the house to the attic

48
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An inspection agreement presented to the client after the inspection may be declared invalid. What is the MOST likely reason for declaring such agreements invalid?

A. Inspection agreements must be presented before the inspection begins
B. There was no opportunity to negotiate the agreement
C. There was no exchange of consideration
D. The home inspector breached a duty to present the agreement in a timely manner

A

B. There was no opportunity to negotiate the agreement

49
Q

A limitation of remedies clause is most likely to have which effect?

A. reduce the client’s recovery of damages from the home inspector
B. stop the client from suing the home inspector
C. reduce third party claims against the home inspector
D. stop the real estate agents from suing the home inspector

A

A. reduce the client’s recovery of damages from the home inspector

50
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What situation would General Liability insurance be likely to cover?

A. Home Inspector does not see a defect behind a large dresser
B. Client injures herself while acompanying the home inspector
C. Home inspector makes a hole in the ceiling
D. Seller believes home inspector improperly reported a condition

A

C. Home inspector makes a hole in the ceiling

51
Q

A home inspector surety bond may best be described as a promise to pay if

A. the home inspector fails to report a defect
B. the home inspector steals something from an inspected property
C. A client is injured during an Inspection
D. the home inspector does not pay a court judgement

A

D. the home inspector does not pay a court judgement

52
Q

A home inspector failed to report a significant defect. Recovery of monetary damages is most likely as an act of

A. gross negligence
B. negligent misrepresentation
C. ordinary negligence
D. fraud

A

B. negligent misrepresentation

53
Q

The home inspector encounters a steam boiler that is shut down for the season. The home inspector has been trained to inspect steam boilers but rarely sees them. What is the best method for dealing with this situation?

A. Inspect the boiler and report any visible defects
B. Tell the client that you are not qualified to inspect steam boilers
C. Report that the boiler was shut down
D. Report that the boiler was not inspected and recommend that it be inspected

A

D. Report that the boiler was not inspected and recommend that it be inspected

54
Q

Sending the inspection report to which party is LEAST likely be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? Assume all parties attend the inspection

A. the client’s parents
B. the buyer’s agent
C. the seller’s agent
D. the seller

A

A. the client’s parents

55
Q

Clay receives its bearing strength by cohesion

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

56
Q

Four basic footing types are commonly used in residential contruction

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

57
Q

A sill plate secures to the top of the foundation wall

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

58
Q

When the footing and floor are poured simultaneously, this is called a

A. floating slab
B. monolithic slab
C. screeded slab
D. None of the above

A

B. monolithic slab

59
Q

Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems

A. 0 percent
B. 20 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 80 percent

A

D. 80 percent

60
Q

Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

61
Q

To prevent settlement of expansive clay soil, a requirement is

A. drain tile
B. water
C. transpiration
D. a vapor barrier

A

B. water

62
Q

When moisture in soil freezes, the soil

A. contracts
B. expands

A

B. expands

63
Q

A 2”x4” board used as a stud would be 5/8”x3 1/2” because of surfacing operations

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

64
Q

The truss roof system has four parts

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

65
Q

In building a frame or wooden skeleton, studs rest on the sills, which are secured to the foundation wall

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

66
Q

All wood contains water

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

67
Q

The system of contruction in which studs are continuous from foundation to roof is generally termed

A. ballon framing
B. western framing
C. platform framing
D. pole framing

A

A. ballon framing

68
Q

The board that rests on the perimeter of a concrete slab floor would be the

A. floor joist
B. stud
C. sill plate
D. subfloor

A

C. sill plate

69
Q

The maximum allowable moisture content of seasoned lumber is

A. 8 percent
B. 14 percent
C. 19 percent
D. 24 percent

A

C. 19 percent

70
Q

Where would you find the heel-joint connections?

A. Header joist connection
B. Ceiling joist connection to rafter
C. Blocking connection

A

B. Ceiling joist connection to rafter

71
Q

EIFS should be a minimum of X inches above finish grade

A. 4 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 8 inches

A

C. 8 inches

72
Q

Backwrapping onto the back side of the insulation board should be a minimum of 2 1/2”

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

73
Q

Which roof has four sloping surfaces to the eaves?

A. Gable
B. Hip
C. Mansard
D. Gambrel

A

B. Hip

74
Q

Older untreated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. No fire rating

A

D. no fire rating

75
Q

A wood shingle roof must be at least three layers thick

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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