SNHD PARAMEDIC PROTOCOL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ A "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical
circuits. Answer: False
⩥ Which of the following would not be a structural component of a
building?
a. An exterior wall
b. The floor of the second or higher story
c. An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor
joists
d. The floor of the main or only story. Answer: An interior wall that is
not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists
⩥ What is the proper slope for a horizontal drain pipe?
a. Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
b. ≥1/8:1
c. ≤1/2:1
d. None of the above. Answer: Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
,⩥ How far above a showerhead should the waterproof material in a
bathroom extend?
a. ≥ 2"
b. ≥ 3"
c. ≥ 4"
d. ≥ 5". Answer: ≥ 3"
⩥ An on-site water quality test is generally done only on structures that
are on a non-municipal water supply.. Answer: True
⩥ Which of the following is a component of a roof drainage system?
a. Downspouts
b. Gutters
c. Splash blocks
d. All of the above. Answer: All of the above
⩥ Federal and state regulations both require certain warnings to be
conspicuous. As a home inspector, you will often have to determine
whether or not hazardous components are adequately labeled. Which of
the following would a reasonable person consider to be conspicuous?
a. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (with graphic
warning symbols)
, b. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (without
graphic warning symbols)
c. Unplug power BEFORE touching circuit
d. Both A and B. Answer: Both A and B
⩥ The International Residential Code requires cleanouts for drain pipes
to be established at intervals throughout the drain system. What is the
maximum allowable distance between cleanouts?
a. 50 feet horizontally
b. 75 feet horizontally
c. 100 feet horizontally
d. 125 feet horizontally. Answer: 100 feet horizontally
⩥ A drain with a "functional flow" empties in a reasonable amount of
time.. Answer: False
⩥ What is the minimum slope requirement of a roof with asphalt
shingles?
a. ≥1:12
b. ≥2:12
c. ≥3:12
d. ≥4:12. Answer: ≥2:12
STUDY GUIDE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ A "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical
circuits. Answer: False
⩥ Which of the following would not be a structural component of a
building?
a. An exterior wall
b. The floor of the second or higher story
c. An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor
joists
d. The floor of the main or only story. Answer: An interior wall that is
not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists
⩥ What is the proper slope for a horizontal drain pipe?
a. Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
b. ≥1/8:1
c. ≤1/2:1
d. None of the above. Answer: Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
,⩥ How far above a showerhead should the waterproof material in a
bathroom extend?
a. ≥ 2"
b. ≥ 3"
c. ≥ 4"
d. ≥ 5". Answer: ≥ 3"
⩥ An on-site water quality test is generally done only on structures that
are on a non-municipal water supply.. Answer: True
⩥ Which of the following is a component of a roof drainage system?
a. Downspouts
b. Gutters
c. Splash blocks
d. All of the above. Answer: All of the above
⩥ Federal and state regulations both require certain warnings to be
conspicuous. As a home inspector, you will often have to determine
whether or not hazardous components are adequately labeled. Which of
the following would a reasonable person consider to be conspicuous?
a. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (with graphic
warning symbols)
, b. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (without
graphic warning symbols)
c. Unplug power BEFORE touching circuit
d. Both A and B. Answer: Both A and B
⩥ The International Residential Code requires cleanouts for drain pipes
to be established at intervals throughout the drain system. What is the
maximum allowable distance between cleanouts?
a. 50 feet horizontally
b. 75 feet horizontally
c. 100 feet horizontally
d. 125 feet horizontally. Answer: 100 feet horizontally
⩥ A drain with a "functional flow" empties in a reasonable amount of
time.. Answer: False
⩥ What is the minimum slope requirement of a roof with asphalt
shingles?
a. ≥1:12
b. ≥2:12
c. ≥3:12
d. ≥4:12. Answer: ≥2:12
