Study Questions 2 Flashcards
A sidewall extends past a roof. Hardboard siding is water damaged a few tiles beyond where the roof and sidewall meet. The roof covering is asphalt shingles. What is the most likely cause of this condition?
A. Drip edge flashing was not installed
B. Kick out flashing
C. Siding was installed close to the roof covering
D. Underpayment was not installed
Kick out flashing was not installed
A 1/2 “ wide gap exists between the drywall and ceiling. The seller reports that this gap opens in the winter and closes in the summer. What is the most likely cause of this condition?
A. Truss up lift
B. A damaged truss bottom chord
C. Poor dry wall finishing
D. An absent gusset plate
Truss up lift
A concrete basement wall has a crack that varies in width between 3/8 inch at the floor to 1/8” 2 feet down from the wall top. What is the most likely cause for this condition?
A. The concrete dried too quickly
B. The soil is unstable under the footing
C. The wall was damaged when it was backfilled
D. The reinforcing steel is the wrong size
The soil is unstable under the footing
A notch in 12’ long 2x10 floor joist is located 5 feet from the joist end. What is the max allowed notch depth?
A. 2inches
B. 1 5/8”
C. 1 1/2”
D. 0 inches
0 inches
Racking is most likely to occur from failure to install?
A. Wall bracing
B. Floor joist bridging
C. Roof collar ties
D. Foundation wall reinforcing steel
Wall bracing
You see a ceramic tile floor with numerous cracks running through the grout and tiles. The floor system is constructed using 2x10 floor joist. 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 to long
D. The wrong grout was used
The floor joist span was to long
You see uniform width cracks at both upper corners of all windows along one top story wall. Which is the most likely cause of the 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 to long
The wall is improperly braced
The grounding electrode system of a house
A. Provides the an alternate return path for electricity
B. Permits electricity to flow within the system
C. Protects people from electric shock
D. Prevents metal from becoming energized
Provides an alternate return path for electricity
How many energized conductors supply 240 volt, 200amp, single phase electric service
2
A circuit breaker protects against too much
A. Voltage
B. Resistance
C. Inductance
D. Current
Current
Which event is most likely to cause arc flash?
A. Lighting striking near a utility transformer
B. A short circuit in a utility transformer
C. Metal touching a energized conductor
D. A short circuit in a branch circuit
Metal touching an energized conductor
A sub panel in a detached building has melted insulation on a neutral conductor. What is the 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 ground electrode
D. The circuit breaker ampacity is too large for the wire
The neutral conductor is loose at the terminal bar
In which location may NM cable be installed
A. In intermediate metal conduit located under the eaves
B. Attached to the bottom of floor joists in crawl space
C. On top of ceiling joists located 6 feet from attic access opening
D. In rigid metal conduit buried 12 inches below grade
On top of ceiling joist located 6 feet from attic access opening
A 2 slot receptacle has been replaced with a 3 slot receptacle in a branch circuit that does not contain 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 separate grounding electrode
D. Run an equipment conductor to a copper water pipe
Replace the receptacle with a GFCI receptacle
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 temp
D. Warmer than inside air temp
Warmer than the outside air temperature
The effect of high humidity on an air conditioning system will be
A. An increase in 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 decrease in the sensible load
What is most likely to cause greatest reduction of a air flow in a flexible air duct
A. 5/8” per foot sag in duct
B. 3/4” diameter hole in duct
C. A 90 degree bend in the duct
D. A 6 foot on center spacing of duct supports
A 90 degree bend in duct
When should combustion air NOT be drawn from inside building
A. Building has 3 stories above grade
B. Building is built using tight construction methods
C. Total BTU/h input of the appliance exceeds 160,000
D. The appliance is a direct exhaust type
Building is built using tight construction methods
The flame from a properly adjusted oil burner should be what color?
A. Blue
B. Yellow
C. Orange
D. White
White
What component is involved in controlling when a hot water boiler activates?
A. Humidistat
B. A pressuretrol
C. Aqua stat
D. High limit switch
Aqua stat
Where would an equalizer pipe be found?
A. Near steam boiler
B. Near hot water boiler
C. Common gas vent
D. Plumbing vent stack
Near steam boiler
Brown color particles under the flue collar of an induced draft gas furnace are most likely an indication of which defect?
A. Flame roll out
B. Faulty draft inducer
C. Excessively long vent connector
D. Barometric damper is stuck open
Excessively long vent connector
Permeability is the property of a material that allows the passage of
Water vapor
In a cold climate, a vapor retarder should be installed on which sides of a wall?
A. Side facing unconditioned space
B. Side facing conditioned space
C. Both sides of wall
D. Neither side of wall
Side facing conditioned space
Fiberglass batt insulation slows heat movement by
A. Reflecting infrared radiation off insulation
B. Restricting vapor diffusion through insulation
C. Creating thermal mass within insulation
D. Slowing air movement within the insulation
Slowing air movement within the insulation
Why should 50% to 60% of the attic ventilation opening be at the eaves?
A. Warmer air requires smaller openings
B. Larger ridge openings are structurally unsound
C. Pressure in the attic will be neutral or positive
D. Eave openings are less expensive to install
Pressure in the attic will be neutral or positive
Where is a S-trap most likely to be located?
A. Water closet
B. Near gas furnace
C.under kitchen sink
D. In circuit vent
Under kitchen sink
The label on a 240v water htr indicates that the element wattage should be 4,500. The measured current is 14.6 amps. Most likely explanation is?
A. Wrong size has been installed
B. The element is failing
C. Ammeter battery low
D. Measured current is correct
Wrong size has been installed
What is the most likely cause for drywall crack that extends up from one window corner?
A. Wall lateral movement
B. Absent cripples
C. Improperly fastened window
D. Outward wall rotation
Wall lateral movement
Where is a stairway width measured?
A. Below the handrail
B where the stair way intersects the landings
C. Above the handrail
D.between the ends of the treads
Above the handrail
A wood burning stove is listed for a 12 inches clearance to combustibles. What is the min clearance to combustibles for the stove when using a sheet metal and air space clearance reduction device?
A. 6”
B.8”
C.10”
D.12”
12”
What is the prescriptive min distance between the bottom of a microwave and a range cooking surface?
A. 30”
B. 24”
C.18”
D. No prescriptive min distance
No prescriptive min distance
Least likely to be an approved pool access barrier?
A. Self latching pedestrian gate
B. Steep cliff
C. Fence
D. House wall
Self latching pedestrian gate
Which is not a type of pool filter?
A. Sand
B. Pea gravel
C. Cartridge
D. Diamaceous earth
Pea gravel
A double gate that allows access to the pool should be
A. Self closing
B. At least 12 “ from the edge of water
C. At least 45 “ tall
D. Self latching
Self latching
The primary function of a pool skimmer is to provide?
A means to remove debris from surface of water
Which is most likely to be a problem when a emitter is located near the house?
A. Water PSI will be to high
B. Emitter filter will become clogged more often
C. Water will enter the crawl space or basement
D. Emitter will be damaged by a lawn mower.
Water will enter the crawl space or basement.
Which would not be an approved irrigation system pipe.
A. Pea
B. Galvanized steel
C. Abs
D. Schedule 20 PVC
Schedule 20 pvc
The home inspector is not required to repot the location of the
A. Water meter
B. Main gas valve
C. Electric service equipment
D. Main water service valve
Water meter
The home inspector is required to report the location of the
A.water meter
B. Electric service equipment
C. Building sewer clean out
D. Septic tank
Electric service equipment
What info is NOT required in an inspection report
A. Home inspectors name
B. Inspection date
C. Property’s legal description
D. Clients name
Property’s legal description
A 3-light receptacle tester will NOT display?
A. An energized neutral
B. Disconnected ground
C. Polarity reversal
D. Bootleg ground
Bootleg ground
An 8 foot tall concrete block wall leans in 1/2” and is not cracked. The wall is damp with moderate efflorescence. Who is the best specialist to recommend.
A. Foundation contractor
B. Geotechnical engineer
C. Structural engineer
D. Landscape contractor
Landscape contractor
Due to wall being damp and showing efflorescence
What is not required to establish an agreement between a home inspector and a client?
A.negotiation
B. Acceptance
C. Consideration
D. Offer
Negotiation
An inspection agreement presented to the client after the inspection may be declared invalid. What is most likely the reason
A. Inspection agreements must be presented before the inspection begins
B. There was no opportunity to negotiate the agreement
C. There was no exchange for consideration
D. The home inspector breached a duty to present the agreement in a timely manner
There was not opportunity to negotiate the agreement
A real estate agent signature on a inspection agreement is most likely to be valid if
The agent is acting within the scope of the agents authority
A limitation of remedies clause is most likely to have which effect
Reduce the clients recovery of damages from the home inspector
Mediation can best be described as a
A. Court imposed settlement
B. Facilitated negotiation
C. Quasi-judicial process
D. Non-binding arbitration
Facilitated negotiation
A home inspector surety bond may best be described as a promise to pay if
The home inspector does not pay a court judgement
Ordinary negligence can best be described as a failure to
Perform as a reasonable person would have under similar conditions
A home inspector failed to report a significant defect. Recovery of monetary damages is most likely as am act of
A. Gross negligence
B. Negligent misrepresentation
C. Ordinary negligence
D. Fraud
Negligent misrepresentation
There are four soil classifications
True/false
True
Clay and sand are considered fine grain soils
T/F
False
Clay receives its bearing by cohesion
T/F
True
Four basic footing types are commonly used in residential construction
T/F
True
Foundation with crawl space do not require venting
T/F
False
