TexasFlashcardsTostudyfortheTXExam
1
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Inspection committee members serve _____ years
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6
A
d
2
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A Real Estate Inspector must have _____ hours of continuing education to renew his/her license each year. a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
A
d
3
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_______ Members serve on the Inspection Committee. a. 5 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12
A
c
4
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A professional Real Estate inspector must have _____ hours of continuing education each year?
a. 4 b. 8 c. 12 d. 16
A
d
5
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Before a Professional Inspector may sponsor an Apprentice, the Profession must have completed at least ____ inspections as a Professional Inspector
a. 150 b. 175 c. 200 d. 300
A
c
6
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Payments for claims from the recovery fund arising from the same transaction shall not exceed _____ regardless of the number of claimants. a. $5,000.00
b. $10,000.00 c. $12,500.00 d. $30,000.00
A
c
7
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The minimum size for a crawl space is ____ x _____ inches. a. 18x20 b. 16x24 c. 18x24 d. 22x30
A
c
8
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The minimum live load for a balcony is _____ pounds. a. 60 b. 80 c. 150 d. 200
A
a
9
Q
What type of window is hinged on one side only?
a. Hooper b. Double hung c. Casement d. Barrier
A
c
10
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An inspector is required to operate any _____ valves of the plumbing system. a. Exposed b. Main c. Outdoor hose bib d. Branch
A
c
11
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An inspector shall inspect the _____ for leaks a. Gas supply line b. A/C coolant suction line c. A/C coolant supply line d. Crawl space water supply pipes
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d
12
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A stud on a load bearing wall may be notched up to _____ percent. a. 25 b. 33 c. 40 d. 60
A
a
13
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The number that is used to divide square footage by when calculating attic or crawl space ventilation is?
a. 75 b. 100 c. 125 d. 150
A
d
14
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Switches for a spa or hot tub shall be located at least _____ feet from the inside walls of the spa or hot tub.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6
A
c
15
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The minimum pitch for a terra cotta or clay tile roof is ______ a. 2/12 b. 2½/12 c. 3/12 d. 4/12
A
b
16
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_____ inches X ______ inches is the minimum dimension for a egress window in a sleeping room.
a. 20 – 24 b. 24 – 30 c. 22 – 30 d. 24 – 36
A
c
17
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_____ inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be located from the floor in a bedroom.
a. 24 b. 30 c. 40 d. 44
A
d
18
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The maximum length of a dryer vent is _____ feet. a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25
A
d
19
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The maximum length of a flexible gas line (excluding a range or a dryer) is _____. a. 2 b. 3 c. 6 d. 10
A
b
20
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The minimum clearance of an electric service wire over a walkway is _____ feet. a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 18
A
b
21
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Romex must be supported at least every ____ feet in an attic a. 2 b. 2 ½ c. 3 ½ d. 4 ½
A
d
22
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The minimum size for an attic access having a clear height over 30 inches is _____ X _____
a. 18 x 24 inches b. 22 x 30 inches c. 24 x 30 inches d. 24 x 36 inches
A
b
23
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The minimum length for a cord to a garbage disposal is _____.
a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 24 inches d. 36 inches
A
b
24
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The maximum length for a cord to a dishwasher is ____.
a. 18 inches b. 36 inches c. 48 inches d. 72 inches
A
c
25
Pull and plug floor lamps have cords that are _____ feet long a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
c
26
Hallways of ____ feet or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet. a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 14
b
27
The minimum size (AWG) circuit conductor for a 20 amp circuit is ____ gauge copper. a. 14 b. 12 c. 10 d. 8
b
28
The minimum branch circuit for a range is a rating of _____ amps. a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
c
29
The minimum height that a flue vent can terminate above the roof is ______.
a. 6 inches b. 1 foot c. 18 inches d. 2 feet
d
30
The minimum clearance for an electrical wire over a swimming pool is _____ feet.
a. 12 b. 14 c. 16 d. 22
d
31
Woodwork or other combustibles should not be placed within _____ inches of a fireplace opening.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6
d
32
The bottom of a vent terminal and an air intake shall be located at least _____ inches above grade.
a. 12 b. 9 c. 6 d. 3
a
33
A minimum of two ____ amp rated branch circuits are to be provided to serve receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, and breakfast area.
a. 15 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40
b
34
Range and dryer connections labeled for a metal appliance connection may not exceed _____ feet.
a. 3 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10
b
35
The minimum hearth extension on the side of a fireplace with a 6 square foot opening and a firebox depth of 24 inches is _____ inches.
a. 3 b. 6 c. 8 d. 12
d
36
The maximum distance that mechanical equipment can be located from an attic access is ____ feet.
a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25
c
37
The minimum clearance for lighting over a swimming pool is _____ feet.
a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 18
b
38
Surface mounted fluorescent fixtures shall be installed on the wall above the door or on the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of _____ inches between the fixture and the nearest point of a storage space.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 6 d. 8
c
39
The minimum distance for a breaker box from a swimming pool is _____ feet.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6
c
40
12 gauge aluminum wires should be connected to a _____ amp breaker
a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30
a
41
The maximum distance between handrails on a stairway is _____ inches.
a. 0 b. 2 c. 4 d. 6
b
42
The minimum thickness for a solid garage door to a living area is ____ inches.
a. 1 1/8 b. 1 ¼ c. 1 3/8 d. 1 ½
c
43
You cannot take return air from a _____. a. Bedroom b. Hallway c. Dining room d. Kitchen or bathroom
Romex must be stapled a maximum of _____ inches from the wall outlet and then every 4.5 feet.
a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12
d
44
The minimum stairway tread is _____ inches.
| a. 7.75 b. 8.25 c. 9.5 d. 10
d
45
The minimum width of a stairway with two handrails is _____.
a. 24 inches b. 28 inches c. 30 inches d. 36 inches
b
46
A gas line is permitted to run inside a ______.
| a. Clothes chute b. Combustible air duct c. Return air vent d. Supply air vent
b
47
Recessed incandescent fixtures with a completely enclosed bulb can be installed in the wall or ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of _____ inches between the fixture and the nearest point of storage space. a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 12
c
48
An inspector should operate the motor on an evaporative cooler to see if _____.
a. It vibrates b. It is one or two speed c. It is functioning in normal operating mode d. All of the above
b
49
The disconnect for an A/C condensing unit should be located within sight.
a. True b. False
b
50
Knob and tube wiring should not be _____.
| a. Inspected b. Insulated c. Installed in an attic d. Installed in a crawl space
b
51
Free standing or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking tops of not less than _____ inches to combustible material.
a. 24 b. 30 c. 32 d. 36
b
52
Water heaters installed in a garage must be installed so that the lowest heating element is at least ____ inches off the ground
a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 24
c
53
Plastic gas pipe must be buried a minimum of ____ inches.
| a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 24
a
54
The minimum depth of a slab on grade is _____ inches. a. 2 ½ b. 3 c. 3 ½ d. 4
c
55
The minimum height of a handrail on a staircase is ____inches.
a. 32 b. 34 c. 38 d. 40
b
56
Knob and tube wiring should be installed in a _____ when penetrating wood. a. Plastic conduit b. Metal conduit c. Porcelain tube d. Any of the above
c
57
At least one outdoor receptacle outlet accessible at grade level and not more than _____ above grade shall be installed outdoors at the front and back of each dwelling and having direct access to grade.
a. 4 feet 6 inches b. 5 feet 6 inches c. 6 feet 6 inches d. 1 foot 8 inches
c
58
The maximum size copper wire for a grounding electrode is _____.
a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10
b
59
The maximum height of a conductor at the weather head is _____ inches.
a. 6 b. 18 c. 24 d. 36
b
60
The minimum size duct for a clothes dryer is _____ inches.
| a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
b
61
______ Feet is the maximum length for corded swimming pool equipment.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6
b
62
The minimum burial depth for metal gas pipe is ____ inches.
| a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 24
a
63
Any receptacle within _____ feet of a bar sink must be GFCI protected.
a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7
c
64
A positive slope of ____ inches in ____ feet is required for a foundation.
a. 2 - 8 b. 4 – 6 c. 6 – 10 d. 6 – 12
c
65
The maximum notch at the end of a floor joist cannot be more than ____ of the total width of the joist.
a. 1/8 b. 1/6 c. ¼ d. 1/3
c
66
The minimum for a gas metering access opening is _____x______ inches.
a. 18-24 b. 20-24 c. 22-24 d. 24-24
c
67
A gas vent can enter a chimney a minimum of _____ from the bottom.
a. 6 b. 6 c. 8 d. 9
b
68
The minimum ceiling height for a basement without habitable spacing is _____ feet ______ inches.
a. 6 – 8 b. 7 – 2 c. 7 – 6 d. 8 – 0
a
69
A bathroom must have an exhaust fan or a half operable window of at least _____ square feet
a. 2 b. 2 ½ c. 3 d. None of the above
c
70
When the outside temperature is below ____ degrees, the inspector is not required to operate the air conditioning unit as a part of the inspection.
a. 45 b. 50 c. 60 d. 65
c
71
When gas logs are installed in a fireplace, the _____ should be permanently blocked open.
a. Smoke shelf b. Glass door c. Damper d. Screen
c
72
If the compressor of an air conditioner unit is working properly, the low pressure, or suction line should feel_____.
a. Cold to the touch b. Cool to the touch c. Warm to the touch d. Hot to the touch
b
73
The maximum spacing for anchor bolts on plates is _____ feet apart.
a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
c
74
The minimum distance for a junction box to a swimming pool is _____ feet.
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
b
75
How many amps are required for electrocution to occur?
| a. 1 b. 10 c. 30 d. 40
a
76
A condensation line for an air conditioning unit is a minimum of _____ inch.
a. ½ b. ¾ c. 1 d. 1 ¼
b
77
Which receptacle does not require GFCI protection?
| a. Garage door b. Refrigerator c. Not readily accessible d. All of the above
d
78
An outside condenser must be _____ inches off of the ground.
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
c
79
The maximum height of an electrical breaker box is _____ feet _____ inches from the ground.
a. 5 – 8 b. 6 – 7 c. 6 – 8 d. 7 – 0
b
80
The minimum size of a plumbing exhaust vent is _____ inch (es).
a. 1 b. 1 ¼ c. 1 ½ d. 2
b
81
A masonry chimney located in the interior of the building or within the exterior wall of the building should have a minimum air space clearance to combustible material of ____inch(es)
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
b
82
Plumbing pipes must have a slope of _____ inch per foot. a. 1/16 b. 1/8 c. ¼ d. ½
c
83
The minimum headroom height in a staircase is ____feet ____ inches.
a. 6 – 6 b. 6 – 8 c. 7 – 0 d. 7 – 2
b
84
When cables are run across structural members but are not provided with access by permanent stairs or ladders, protection of the cables shall only be required within _____ feet of the nearest edge of the attic entrance.
a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 8
c
85
The minimum clearance of an electrical wire over a diving board is _____ feet.
a. 12 b. 14 c. 16 d. 18
b
86
_____ Inches is the maximum height of a stairway riser. a. 6 ½ b. 7 c. 7 ½ d. 7 ¾
d
87
The minimum clearance for a recessed incandescent light from the combustible materials in a closet is ______ inches.
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
c
88
A single phase electrical service to a structure will have _____ wires at the service entrance.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6
b
89
Grounding electrodes made of steel shall be a minimum of _____ inch an ones made of copper shall be a minimum of _____inch.
a. ½ - ½ b. 5/8 – ½ c. ¾ - 5 /8 d. ¾ - 1
b
90
A minimum of _____ feet is required for a GFCI outlet or switch from a spa or hot tub.
a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 8
b
91
The maximum length of a dryer exhaust vent shall not be more than _____ feet from the dryer to a wall or roof termination.
a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25
d
92
When a house is heated by forced warm air, the most common location for the _____ is in the furnace plenum. a. Condenser b. Compressor c. Evaporator
d. Suction meter
c
93
The temperature drop, or as it is sometimes knows, Delta T should be between _____ to _____ degrees Fahrenheit. a. 10 – 12 b. 15 – 17 c. 15 – 20 d. 20 – 30
c
94
An inspector is not required to inspect the operation of a garage door opener _____.
a. Using the remote control b. Using the wall mounting switch c. Testing the reversing function d. Testing the installed sensors.
a
95
Openings shall not be permitted in exterior walls of a house located less than _____ feet of a property line.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6
b
96
3/8 inch plywood or OSB may be applied to studs or rafters spaced _____ on center.
a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 24
d
97
Weep holes should be provided on masonry at a maximum spacing of _____.
a. 18 inches b. 24 inches c. 30 inches d. 33 inches
d
98
The minimum pitch for a metal roof is _____.
| a. 2 / 12 b. 2 ½ / 12 c. 3 / 12 d. 4 / 12
c
99
The number of wires from street to the house in a 240 volt system is:
a. 4 b. 2 c. 4-6 d. 3
d
100
Low voltage lighting systems: a. Are safe on all pool equipment b. Are not inspected according to Industry Standards c. Have fuses installed for protection d. Can operate on 110 or 220 volts
b
101
The neutral and ground wire in a sub panel must be: a. Together on the ground bar b. Separate, but grounded to the panel c. Separated with the neutral wire isolated from panel d. Makes no difference
c
102
A three-prong receptacle with an open ground on an older 2-wire system: a. Is ok b. Should be replaced with a 2-prong outlet c. Should not be reported d. Should not be tested
b
103
The maximum number of disconnects for a main power electrical panel is: a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 6
d
104
Reversed polarity is: a. Not a problem b. Wired without a ground c. Possible to cause a shock hazard d. None of the above
c
105
Another name for romex is: a. UF b. NM c. BX d. AL
b
106
How many feet of clearance by the overhead service drop does the NEC require over driveways and yards: a. 12 and 8 feet b. 10 and 12 feet c. 12 and 10 feet d. 12 and 12 feet
c
107
A main disconnect with two 60 amp fuse would indicate what amperage rating. a. 30 amps b. 60 amps c. 100 amps d. 120 amps
b
108
What should the home inspector do if he or she finds aluminum branch circuit wiring? a. Recommend it may need replacing b. Not inspect it c. Recommend an electrician be called in to evaluate the service d. Suggest that the customer not purchase the home
c
109
Resistance is measured in:
| a. Volts b. Watts c. Amperes d. Ohms
d
110
A new dryer outlet must: a. Have three wires to it b. Have a dedicated circuit c. Be GFCI protected d. Be 120 volts
b
111
How do the standards describe how to inspect the home’s electrical system? a. As an exhaustive technical inspection b. As an NEC code inspection c. As a local code inspection d. As a visual inspection
d
112
Which type of electrical meter most likely indicates the largest service amperage? a. One with a round base b. One with a square base c. One with a rectangular base d. One without a base
c
113
What would be considered a safety hazard at the main disconnect? a. The use of fuses instead of breakers b. Aluminum service conductor c. Three hand movements required to turn off d. 60 amp conductors and a 100 amp main breaker
d
114
What should the inspector suggest to the customer if the main panel is underrated for the service amperage? a. Replace the panel b. Have an electrician evaluate the panel rating c. Use fuses and breakers to match the panel rating d. Add a subpanel to get more circuit
b
115
Which of the following is used as branch circuit wiring in most modern homes? a. Romex conduit b. Rigid conduit c. Armored cable d. Knob-and-tubing wiring
a
116
BX cable is also called? a. Rigid conduit b. Non-metallic sheathed cable c. Armored cable d. Knob-and-tube wiring
c
117
Which of the following is an unsafe practice? a. A bathroom outlet at the sink with a GFCI b. A shower with a recessed lighting fixture c. A bathroom wall switch 6 feet from the tub d. A bathroom outlet 12 inches above electric heating unit
c
118
In outlet wiring, which slot is hot? a. The small slot b. The large slot c. The little oval slot d. None of the above
a
119
A minimum clearance for a recessed incandescent light from combustible materials in a closet is _____ inches. a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
c
120
An inspector can check a GFCI or standard electrical outlet with a: a. Amprobe b. Multimeter c. GFCI tester d. Surge protector
c
