ICA Exam Prep Questions and Answers | 2026
Updated | 100% CORRECT
Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?
With metal braces
With metal brackets
With long nails
With short nails
With metal brackets
When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What cause
do most concrete problems have in common?
Excess concrete is added
Excess water is added
Insufficient mixture time
Inappropriate mixture methods
Excess water is added
If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?
Sliding door
Solid wood door
Screen door
Self-closing door
Self-closing door
,Which of the following statements about attic ventilation is true?
Attic ventilation is needed during the fall.
Attic ventilation is needed during the spring.
Attic ventilation is needed during the summer.
Attic ventilation is needed during the winter.
Attic ventilation is needed during each season.
Attic ventilation is needed during each season.
Which of the following terms represents rates of energy transfer in an electrical system?
Watt
Amp
Ohm
Volt
Watt
What is the safest way to inspect the roof?
With a ladder
With binoculars
From the attic
All of the above
With binoculars
Which of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
You can clearly see signs of a septic tank in the soil.
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank.
,You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank.
You do not have to inspect a septic tank so it does not matter.
Both C and D
Both C and D
What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?
Granite countertops may emit radon
Zinc countertops can warp
Quartz countertops are difficult to repair
All of the above
All of the above
Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?
Along the baseboards
In the floors
Below windows
Near doors
Below windows
The theory of air movement results in unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the
following outcomes is NOT a common result of the theory of air movement?
Problems with condensation
Increased need for humidification
Unpredictable heat gain
Concerns about mold
, Unpredictable heat gain
While inspecting a home recently built on a slab, you notice a hairline crack on the
flooring. Since there appears to be vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as
the problem?
A settlement crack
A shrinkage crack
A drainage crack
A ventilation crack
A settlement crack
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?
One-gang plastic box
Two-gang plastic box
Metal pancake box
Metal flapjack box
Metal flapjack box
What is the average temperature differential an AC unit should produce during the
summer?
5-10°F
10-15°F
15-20°F
20-25°F
15-20°F
Updated | 100% CORRECT
Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?
With metal braces
With metal brackets
With long nails
With short nails
With metal brackets
When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What cause
do most concrete problems have in common?
Excess concrete is added
Excess water is added
Insufficient mixture time
Inappropriate mixture methods
Excess water is added
If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?
Sliding door
Solid wood door
Screen door
Self-closing door
Self-closing door
,Which of the following statements about attic ventilation is true?
Attic ventilation is needed during the fall.
Attic ventilation is needed during the spring.
Attic ventilation is needed during the summer.
Attic ventilation is needed during the winter.
Attic ventilation is needed during each season.
Attic ventilation is needed during each season.
Which of the following terms represents rates of energy transfer in an electrical system?
Watt
Amp
Ohm
Volt
Watt
What is the safest way to inspect the roof?
With a ladder
With binoculars
From the attic
All of the above
With binoculars
Which of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
You can clearly see signs of a septic tank in the soil.
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank.
,You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank.
You do not have to inspect a septic tank so it does not matter.
Both C and D
Both C and D
What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?
Granite countertops may emit radon
Zinc countertops can warp
Quartz countertops are difficult to repair
All of the above
All of the above
Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?
Along the baseboards
In the floors
Below windows
Near doors
Below windows
The theory of air movement results in unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the
following outcomes is NOT a common result of the theory of air movement?
Problems with condensation
Increased need for humidification
Unpredictable heat gain
Concerns about mold
, Unpredictable heat gain
While inspecting a home recently built on a slab, you notice a hairline crack on the
flooring. Since there appears to be vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as
the problem?
A settlement crack
A shrinkage crack
A drainage crack
A ventilation crack
A settlement crack
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?
One-gang plastic box
Two-gang plastic box
Metal pancake box
Metal flapjack box
Metal flapjack box
What is the average temperature differential an AC unit should produce during the
summer?
5-10°F
10-15°F
15-20°F
20-25°F
15-20°F
