Test 3 Flashcards
When the footing and floor are poured simultaneously, this is called a
Monolithic slab
Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems
80%
Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil?
T/F
True
The portion of the foundation that transfers the structural load to the ground is?
The footing
Drain tile at the base of a foundation should be covered with
Gravel
To prevent settlement of expansive clay,soil, a requirement is
A. drain tile
B. Water
C. Transpiration
D. A vapor barrier
Water
A moisture maintenance program for silty soil may cause foundation failure? T/F
True
A 2” x 4” board used as a stud would be 1 5/8 “ x 3 1/2” because of surfacing operations
T/F
True
Which of the following should the home inspector write on the inspection report
A. Beam that does not rest on a pier
B. Twisted floor joist
C. Signs of wood rot
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The truss roof system has four parts.
T/F
True
In building a frame or wooden skeleton, studs rest on the sills, which are secured to the foundation wall.
T/F
True
Minimum chimney height above the roof line is how many feet?
3 foot
Fungi and termites are often found together because they require similar environmental conditions
T/F
True
A real estate inspector must be familiar with registered grade trademarks
T/F
True
Decay fungi cannot seriously damage wood that has a moisture content below what percentage?
20%
The system of construction in which studs are continuous from foundation to roof is generally termed.
Balloon framing
The board that rest on the perimeter of a slab floor would be called what?
Sill plate
The max allowable moisture content of seasoned lumber is what %
19%
Rafter boards pulling away from the ridge board may indicate foundation movement
T/F
True
Floor systems using steel channels require bridging to prevent racking
T/F
True
The metal channel that supports the metal studs is called?
Track
Where would you find the heel joint connections?
Ceiling joist connection to rafter
Cold form steel has a galvanized coating to protect it from corrosion
T/F
True
EIFS should be a minimum of ——- inches above finish grade
8”
Older untreated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating?
Has no fire rating
An individual should observe sunlight through a wood shingle roof
T/F
True
A wood shingle roof should be at least three layers thick?
T/F
True
A cedar shake roof requires no underlayment T/F
False
Built up roofing should not be used on roof slopes of 4/12 or steeper
T/F
True
Slate and tile roofs require underlayment?
T/F
True
What is the UL rating classification of a slate and tile roofs?
No UL rating
A stainless steel roof is all but maintenance free
T/F
True
The metal roof panels can be furnished in various lengths up to?
24’
What material cannot be used for the temperature pressure relief valve line?
PVC plastic
Minimum size of a grease trap interceptor is
100 Gallons
The difference between a class 1 and class 2 aerobic treatment plant is?
Class 2 cannot be used for surface application
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, strainers Are clean or to be replaced
D. An evaluation of the process operation
E. All above
D. A eval of the process operation
Electrical wires must clear all flat roofs by how many feet and driveways by how many feet?
8 feet for flat roof
12 feet for driveway
Two wire service will be only ______ service
A. 115V
B. 230V
C. 440V
115v
Copper is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum ?
T/F
True
What is the amperage of 14-ga copper wire
15 AMPS
What is the amperage of 12-ga aluminum wire
15 amps
If the house has only two wires that run from the power pole, the service is limited to ?
A. 230V
B. 115V
C. 100amps
B. 115 volts
The EER designation as applied to an air conditioner refers to
Energy efficiency ratio
To operate properly, evaporative coolers require a low relative humidity.
T/F
True
A conventional heatin/cooling thermostat is acceptable for heat pumps
T/F
False
When inspecting a high efficiency heat pump with an electronic control panel and thermostat temperature setting should never be moved more than 4 degrees in either direction.
T/F
True
Whether the ground loop is most efficiently installed depends on the type of soil
T/F
True
The ground loop consists of several lengths of ________ pipe
A. Copper
B. Black iron
C. Polyethylene
D. All of the above
Polyethylene
A geothermal system in heat mode can produce heated air in excess of 100 degrees.
T/F
True
A kitchen exhaust using a blower is more efficient than one using a fan.
T/F
True
