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State Exam Practice pt.3 Flashcards

questions 253-516

1
Q

What is the UL classifications of slate and tile roofs?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. Do not have a UL classification

A

A. A

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2
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The metal roof panels can be furnished in various lengths up to

A. 8’
B. 18’
C. 24’

A

C. 24’

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3
Q

What type of plumbing trap would you expect to find under a sink?

A. P-trap
B. Drum trap
C. Mechanical trap
D. S-trap

A

A. P-trap

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4
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Fiberglass and steel showers require shower pans

A. True
B. False

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B. False

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5
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Minimum size of a grease trap interceptor is

A. 100 gallons
B. 500 gallons for commercial establishments
C. four times the gpm of all fixtures discharging to it
D. Both A and C
E. All of the above

A

A. 100 gallons

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6
Q

The difference between a Class 1 and Class 2 aerobic treatment plant is

A. cost
B. weight
C. that Class 1 must always utilize low pressure closing
D. that Class 2 cannot be used for surface application

A

D. that Class 2 cannot be used for surface application

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7
Q

Site service visits for aerobic plants should include

A. removal of lids and cover for access to plant chambers and equipment
B. activation of all mechanical equipment and evaluation while running
C. checking if all filters, screens, and strainers are clean or to be replaced
D. an evaluation of the process operation
E. All of the above

A

D. an evaluation fo the process operation

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8
Q

Electrical wires must clear all flat roofs by how many feet and driveways by how many feet?

A. 6; 15
B. 8; 12
C. 10;12

A

B. 8; 12

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9
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What is the amperage of 14-ga copper wire?

A. 15
B. 18
C. 20
D. 30

A

A. 15

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10
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What is the amperage of 12-ga aluminum wire?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

A

A. 15

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11
Q

Electricity is sold in quantities of

A. volts
B. amperage
C. kilowatt hours

A

C. kilowatt hours

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12
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Three-prong outlets do not require grounding

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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13
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A conventional heating/cooling thermostat is acceptable for heat pumps.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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14
Q

When inspecting a high efficiency heat pump with an electronic control panel and thermostat, the thermostat temperature setting should never be moved more than 4F in either direction

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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15
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A geothermal system is more efficient year-round than a standard heat pump

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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16
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The ground loop consists of several lengths of X pipe

A. Copper
B. Black iron
C. polyethylene
D. All of the Above

A

C. polyethylene

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17
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Continuous clean ovens must never be cleaned with oven cleaners.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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18
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Clothes dryers may be vented under the house or in the attic

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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19
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When the filter pump is not operating, the pool sweep pump and/or pool heater must operate

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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20
Q

All swimming pools and spas are required to be bonded and have GFCI-protected electrical equipment circuit.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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21
Q

Water action in a spa or hot tub is created by a series of

A. hydrojets
B. venturi
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

A

C. Both A and B

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22
Q

Hot tubs always are manufactured from wood

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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23
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As long as no wood-to-soil contact exists, you may be relatively assured that termites cannot establish themselves.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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24
Q

The most common termites are

A. subterrancan and Formosan termites
B. dampwood and Formosan termites
C. subterranean and drywood termites

A

C. subterranean and drywood termites

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25
Q

Drywood termite colonies appear in wood below ground level

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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26
Q

If the UFFI must be removed from the walls, it is not necessary to install new wall panels or siding.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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27
Q

Which process is used to reduce radon levels in the home?

A. Sealing
B. Ventilating
C. Pressurization
D. All of the Above

A

D. All of the Above

28
Q

4 pCi/L is a safe radon level

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

29
Q

EIFS is a siding material that:

A. is used in commercial buildings only.
B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen
D. Can be installed on top of a masonry surface

A

B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh

30
Q

While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. The installation requires a(an):

A. strong ceiling
B. Pancake junction box
C. Approved brace or box
D. Larger junction box

A

C. Approved brace or box

31
Q

While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates:

A. Insufficient reinforcement
B. Unstable subsoil
C. Over hydrated concrete
D. Normal plastic shrinkage

A

D. Normal plastic shrinkage

32
Q

You see during your inspection that the air conditioning system has supply registers in each bedroom, but only one large return register is located in the center hallway. Your FIRST course of action would be to:

A. Reccomend to your client that return ducts be installed in each bedroom.
B. Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom.
C. Report that the life of the A/C equipment will be reduced.
D. Report that the A/C system will not work well.

A

B. Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom.

33
Q

While inspecting the attic, you observe that the 2x4 webbing has been removed from two (2) adjacent manufactured roof trusses to enable the installation of the attic-mounted HVAC air-handler unit, in a single-family dwelling. Your report should state that:

A. No problem exists since only two (2) trusses have been modified, and they are adjacent
B. The trusses are no longer structurely sound, and the best method of correction should be determined by qualified engineer.
C. The trusses remain structurely sound, since the top chord and bottom chords have not been cut, and the roof sheathing will provide stability
D. The trusses have been comprimised, and this area should be monitored for signs of future structural failure.

A

B. The trusses are no longer structurely sound, and the best method of correction should be determined by qualified engineer.

34
Q

When a water heater thermostat is set at 140 F or higher, a X should be installed to temper the water.

A. Temperature Probe
B. Mixing Probe
C. Mixing valve
D. Temper valve

A

C. Mixing valve

35
Q

To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a

A. OC detector
B. OC2 detector
C. CO2 detector
D. CO detector

A

D. CO detector

36
Q

You observe approximately 12 inches of loose fill fiberglass insulation in an attic space. You advise the client that the “R” value is approximately:

A. R11
B. R13
C. R19
D. R30

A

D. R30

37
Q

While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the X is dark in appearance

A. King joist
B. Floor joist
C. Masonry wall
D. Bearing wall

A

B. Floor joist

38
Q

To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to:

A. 100 F
B. 110 F
C. 120 F
D. 130 F

A

C. 120 F

39
Q

What type of foundation has a large amount of reinforced steel and is known as a floating foundation?

A. Pier-and-grade beam foundation system
B. “Inverted T” spread footing foundation
C. “Battered” foundation footing system
D. Mat foundation slab

A

D. Mat foundation slab

40
Q

The functions of a screened metal chimney caps include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Slowing the draft that accelerates at the top of the flue
B. Preventing the escape of sparks and embers
C. Reventing the entry of birds and other animals
D. Retarding rainwater penetration into the flue

A

A. Slowing the draft that accelerates at the top of the flue

41
Q

You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4-inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that:

A. The walls do not meet crush resistance requirements and should be replaced.
B. The wall is properly sheathed, and no action is needed.
C. Hardboard panels are excellent for a moisture barrier between and house and garage.
D. There does not appear to be any fire barrier between the garage and living space as currently required.

A

D. There does not appear to be any fire barrier between the garage and living space as currently required.

42
Q

Fireplace flues must extend AT LEAST:

A. Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest point within 10 feet
B. Two feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point within 10 feet
C. Thirty inches above roof penetration and 24 inches above the highest point within 8 feet
D. Three feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point within eight feet

A

A. Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest point within 10 feet

43
Q

The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:

A. 27 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 44 inches

A

B. 36 inches

44
Q

In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:

A. A clear air channel between the roof boards and the insulation
B. An absence of insect, bee, and bird nests
C. Vents on both ends of the house
D. Continuous vent strips on the length of the soffit

A

A. A clear air channel between the roof boards and the insulation

45
Q

Water is dripping from the cold water pipes above a gas water heater. This might be caused by:

A. Exhaust spillage
B. Short cycling
C. A cold start
D. Overfiring

A

A. Exhaust spillage

46
Q

The proper slope on a drain line is:

A. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot
B. Less than 1/4 inch per foot
C. 1 inch per foot
D. No slope

A

A. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot

47
Q

A drainage tile can be recognized BEST as a:

A. Curved clay-tile assembly installed along the headwall of a dormer in line of stepped flashing
B. Pipe set in gravel running continuously along the exterior of a building’s foundation footings
C. Ceramic-tile washboard installed at a laundry sink to divert water into the sink
D. Concrete splash-block set below the termination of a flat roof drain system to divert water away from the building

A

B. Pipe set in gravel running continuously along the exterior of a building’s foundation footings

48
Q

The term “wet vent” refers to a:

A. Vent located above the roofline and exposed to rain
B. Vent that runs outside an exterior wall
C. Waste line that also functions as a vent
D. Waste line in a laundry area

A

C. Waste line that also functions as a vent

49
Q

During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:

A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior
B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior
C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken
D. Indicate that this is not a problem because a stocking is placed above the opening to trap lint

A

A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior

50
Q

It is recommended that stucco sidewall finishes on houses with more than one story should be framed.

A. Balloon
B. Steel
C. Post-and-Beam
D. Platform

A

A. Balloon

51
Q

The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:

A. Concaved
B. Raked
C. Open
D. Closed

A

A. Concaved

52
Q

Home inspectors are required to describe temperature when inspecting unfinished spaces.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

53
Q

Home inspectors are required to make determinations in regards to compliance with town and/or city ordinances.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

54
Q

Vinyl siding should last approximately how long?

A. 5 Years
B. 10 Years
C. 25 Years
D. 50 Years

A

C. 25 Years

55
Q

If you find that existing gutters are pitted you should always recommend that client replace them with copper gutters

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

56
Q

Roof deck can also be described as X?

A. Sheathing
B. Shingles
C. Columns
D. Trussing

A

A. Sheathing

57
Q

Which of the following are common tools used by home inspectors?

A. Marble
B. Flashlight
C. Awl
D. Skeleton Key
E. A,B, and C.
A

E. A,B, and C.

58
Q

Do home inspectors test water supply quality?

A. Yes
B. No

A

B. No

59
Q

Perforated hardboard panels in a garage can appear to be sufficiently fire resistant

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

60
Q

What is a representative number of outlets to be inspected in every room in a home?

A. Ten 3-prong outlets anywhere in the home
B. Fourteen 2-prong outlets anywhere in the home
C. One 2-prong outlet in every room in the home
D. One 3-prong outlet in every room in the home

A

C. One 2-prong outlet in every room in the home

61
Q

What does “significantly deficient” mean to a home inspector?

A. Warped
B. Unsafe
C. Broken
D. Unimportant

A

B. Unsafe

62
Q

Generally, what causes a bulge in a water service pipe?

A. Zinc
B. Nickel
C. Lead
D. Magnesium

A

C. Lead

63
Q

Inspection reports should include what two elements when discussing a basement?

A. Shape and size
B. Shape and type
C. Whether or not it is finished and size
D. Whether or not it is finished and type

A

D. Whether or not it is finished and type

64
Q

Which part of the air conditioner can generally be expected to last the longest?

A. Air Filter
B. Coolant Container
C. Condenser coil
D. Motor

A

C. Condenser coil

65
Q

Flue liners are used to protect chimneys from X. X and X?

A. Rain, Condensation, and Excess Fuel
B. Bugs, Excess Fuel and Debris
C. Rain, Bugs, and Debris
D. Excess Fuel, Rain, and Lightening

A

A. Rain, Condensation, and Excess Fuel

66
Q

What component redirects rainwater expelled by a downspout?

A. Water brush
B. Water guard
C. Splash block
D. Splash guard

A

C. Splash block

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