Inspector Practice Exam – Structural – Civil Engineering – 2026 – Practice Questions and Study Guide

Inspector Practice Exam – Structural – Civil Engineering – 2026 – Practice
Questions and Study Guide


What can cause a separation of truss from the top plate? a. Down warping of the Slab b.
Drainage c. Excessive Moisture d. Center Wall Movement - correct answer ✔✔ Down warping of
the Slab



Rafter ties must be spaced no more than: a. 4' on center b. 2' on center c. 5' on center d. 2' on
center - correct answer ✔✔ 4' on center



What type of drain collects subsurface water and moves it to another location? a. French Drain
or Subsurface b. Soil Drain c. P Trap d. S Trap - correct answer ✔✔ French Drain or Subsurface



What roof type cannot be used on a 2/12 or less roof slope? a. Asphalt shingle b. Roll Roofing c.
PVC type membrane d. Asphalt coal tar - correct answer ✔✔ Asphalt shingle



All are caused by shrinking structural lumber except: a. Roof leaks b. Floor crowns c. Nail pops d.
Slab cracks - correct answer ✔✔ Slab cracks



What is minimum clearance from insulation for recessed electrical fixture not rated for contact
with insulation? a. 3" b. 4" c. 6" d. 8" - correct answer ✔✔ 3"



What type of roof to wall flashing is needed when the rake is parallel to a wall? a. Cap and ridge
b. Step and counter c. Valley and gravel stop d. Counter and cap - correct answer ✔✔ Step and
counter



Foundation/Footing drains are installed at what depth? a. At or below area to be protected b.
Just below ground level c. Just below final grade - correct answer ✔✔ At or below area to be
protected