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Test 3 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Monolithic slab

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2
Q

Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems

A

80%

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3
Q

Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil?
T/F

A

True

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4
Q

The portion of the foundation that transfers the structural load to the ground is?

A

The footing

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5
Q

Drain tile at the base of a foundation should be covered with

A

Gravel

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6
Q

To prevent settlement of expansive clay,soil, a requirement is
A. drain tile
B. Water
C. Transpiration
D. A vapor barrier

A

Water

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7
Q

A moisture maintenance program for silty soil may cause foundation failure? T/F

A

True

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8
Q

A 2” x 4” board used as a stud would be 1 5/8 “ x 3 1/2” because of surfacing operations

T/F

A

True

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9
Q

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

A

D. All of the above

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10
Q

The truss roof system has four parts.
T/F

A

True

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11
Q

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

T/F

A

True

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12
Q

Minimum chimney height above the roof line is how many feet?

A

3 foot

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13
Q

Fungi and termites are often found together because they require similar environmental conditions

T/F

A

True

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14
Q

A real estate inspector must be familiar with registered grade trademarks

T/F

A

True

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15
Q

Decay fungi cannot seriously damage wood that has a moisture content below what percentage?

A

20%

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16
Q

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

A

Balloon framing

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17
Q

The board that rest on the perimeter of a slab floor would be called what?

A

Sill plate

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18
Q

The max allowable moisture content of seasoned lumber is what %

A

19%

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19
Q

Rafter boards pulling away from the ridge board may indicate foundation movement

T/F

A

True

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20
Q

Floor systems using steel channels require bridging to prevent racking

T/F

A

True

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21
Q

The metal channel that supports the metal studs is called?

A

Track

22
Q

Where would you find the heel joint connections?

A

Ceiling joist connection to rafter

23
Q

Cold form steel has a galvanized coating to protect it from corrosion

T/F

A

True

24
Q

EIFS should be a minimum of ——- inches above finish grade

A

8”

25
Q

Older untreated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating?

A

Has no fire rating

26
Q

An individual should observe sunlight through a wood shingle roof
T/F

A

True

27
Q

A wood shingle roof should be at least three layers thick?

T/F

A

True

28
Q

A cedar shake roof requires no underlayment T/F

A

False

29
Q

Built up roofing should not be used on roof slopes of 4/12 or steeper
T/F

A

True

30
Q

Slate and tile roofs require underlayment?
T/F

A

True

31
Q

What is the UL rating classification of a slate and tile roofs?

A

No UL rating

32
Q

A stainless steel roof is all but maintenance free

T/F

A

True

33
Q

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

A

24’

34
Q

What material cannot be used for the temperature pressure relief valve line?

A

PVC plastic

35
Q

Minimum size of a grease trap interceptor is

A

100 Gallons

36
Q

The difference between a class 1 and class 2 aerobic treatment plant is?

A

Class 2 cannot be used for surface application

37
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, strainers Are clean or to be replaced
D. An evaluation of the process operation
E. All above

A

D. A eval of the process operation

38
Q

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

A

8 feet for flat roof
12 feet for driveway

39
Q

Two wire service will be only ______ service
A. 115V
B. 230V
C. 440V

A

115v

40
Q

Copper is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum ?

T/F

A

True

41
Q

What is the amperage of 14-ga copper wire

A

15 AMPS

42
Q

What is the amperage of 12-ga aluminum wire

A

15 amps

43
Q

If the house has only two wires that run from the power pole, the service is limited to ?
A. 230V
B. 115V
C. 100amps

A

B. 115 volts

44
Q

The EER designation as applied to an air conditioner refers to

A

Energy efficiency ratio

45
Q

To operate properly, evaporative coolers require a low relative humidity.

T/F

A

True

46
Q

A conventional heatin/cooling thermostat is acceptable for heat pumps

T/F

A

False

47
Q

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

A

True

48
Q

Whether the ground loop is most efficiently installed depends on the type of soil

T/F

A

True

49
Q

The ground loop consists of several lengths of ________ pipe
A. Copper
B. Black iron
C. Polyethylene
D. All of the above

A

Polyethylene

50
Q

A geothermal system in heat mode can produce heated air in excess of 100 degrees.
T/F

A

True

51
Q

A kitchen exhaust using a blower is more efficient than one using a fan.

T/F

A

True

ICA Home Inspector Study 2 (1 decks)

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