ICA Exam 1 Practice
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1. If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished a non-contact moisture
surface. What tool would be the best choice to verify meter
dampness?
an infrared thermometer
a pin-type moisture meter
a non-contact moisture meter
a digital camera
2. Gas-fired furnace heat exchangers most often fail rust and metal fatigue.
from
low temperatures.
lack of use.
improper gas pressure.
rust and metal fatigue.
3. Relative Humidity (RH) is expressed as percentage
volume.
percentage.
capacity.
temperature.
4. Connections of dissimilar metal in a plumbing system, electrolysis
such as galvanized steel pipe and copper pipe, will
usually cause
reduced water pressure.
decreased water quality.
glazed pipes.
electrolysis.
5. Which has the LEAST effect on the deflection of a joist width
dimension lumber floor system?
joist width
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joist grade
joist species
joist spacing
6. The normal MAXIMUM rise of residential stair treads 7 3/4 inches.
is:
5 1/4 inches.
7 3/4 inches.
8 1/2 inches.
9 3/4 inches.
7. An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a upstream from the recep-
ground fault circuit interrupter installed: tacle.
on the same phase as the receptacle.
upstream from the receptacle.
downstream from the receptacle.
anywhere in the receptacle branch circuit.
8. Circuit breakers regulate power to the at-
protect inhabitants by limiting stock duration. tached equipment.
regulate power to the attached equipment.
protect the wire from an electrical overload.
measure the current in a circuit.
9. In a forced air heating system containing a split sys- condensation at the evap-
tem air conditioner and a humidifier, humidity is re- orator coil.
duced by
running the humidifier in reverse.
condensation at the condenser coil.
condensation at the evaporator coil.
condensation within the compressor.
10.
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A home inspection report MUST include the type of roof material
the general life expectancy of the roofing material. and the method of obser-
information on flammability of the roof material. vation.
the type of roof material and the method of observa-
tion.
the age of the roof.
11. Water hammer can occur as a result of a lack of air chambers.
a lack of air chambers.
faulty shutoff valves.
loose piping.
low static water pressure.
12. If a system designed for use with natural gas is sup- the flame will be too high
plied with propane gas unless a smaller orifice is
no changes are needed for the equipment to function installed.
properly.
the flame will be too high unless a smaller orifice is
installed.
the flame will be too low unless a larger orifice is
installed.
the gas regulator and valve must be replaced.
13. When looking at the exterior wall of a sixty year old improper ceiling joist in-
brick masonry house with a gable roof, you notice stallation.
a horizontal crack in the mortar and outward brick
displacement along the gutter edge of the roof. The
displacement is greatest at the center of the top three
courses of brick. This condition is MOST likely caused
by
excessive sand in the mortar mix.
defective brick bonding.
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j93xjn
1. If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished a non-contact moisture
surface. What tool would be the best choice to verify meter
dampness?
an infrared thermometer
a pin-type moisture meter
a non-contact moisture meter
a digital camera
2. Gas-fired furnace heat exchangers most often fail rust and metal fatigue.
from
low temperatures.
lack of use.
improper gas pressure.
rust and metal fatigue.
3. Relative Humidity (RH) is expressed as percentage
volume.
percentage.
capacity.
temperature.
4. Connections of dissimilar metal in a plumbing system, electrolysis
such as galvanized steel pipe and copper pipe, will
usually cause
reduced water pressure.
decreased water quality.
glazed pipes.
electrolysis.
5. Which has the LEAST effect on the deflection of a joist width
dimension lumber floor system?
joist width
, ICA Exam 1 Practice
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j93xjn
joist grade
joist species
joist spacing
6. The normal MAXIMUM rise of residential stair treads 7 3/4 inches.
is:
5 1/4 inches.
7 3/4 inches.
8 1/2 inches.
9 3/4 inches.
7. An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a upstream from the recep-
ground fault circuit interrupter installed: tacle.
on the same phase as the receptacle.
upstream from the receptacle.
downstream from the receptacle.
anywhere in the receptacle branch circuit.
8. Circuit breakers regulate power to the at-
protect inhabitants by limiting stock duration. tached equipment.
regulate power to the attached equipment.
protect the wire from an electrical overload.
measure the current in a circuit.
9. In a forced air heating system containing a split sys- condensation at the evap-
tem air conditioner and a humidifier, humidity is re- orator coil.
duced by
running the humidifier in reverse.
condensation at the condenser coil.
condensation at the evaporator coil.
condensation within the compressor.
10.
, ICA Exam 1 Practice
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A home inspection report MUST include the type of roof material
the general life expectancy of the roofing material. and the method of obser-
information on flammability of the roof material. vation.
the type of roof material and the method of observa-
tion.
the age of the roof.
11. Water hammer can occur as a result of a lack of air chambers.
a lack of air chambers.
faulty shutoff valves.
loose piping.
low static water pressure.
12. If a system designed for use with natural gas is sup- the flame will be too high
plied with propane gas unless a smaller orifice is
no changes are needed for the equipment to function installed.
properly.
the flame will be too high unless a smaller orifice is
installed.
the flame will be too low unless a larger orifice is
installed.
the gas regulator and valve must be replaced.
13. When looking at the exterior wall of a sixty year old improper ceiling joist in-
brick masonry house with a gable roof, you notice stallation.
a horizontal crack in the mortar and outward brick
displacement along the gutter edge of the roof. The
displacement is greatest at the center of the top three
courses of brick. This condition is MOST likely caused
by
excessive sand in the mortar mix.
defective brick bonding.
