FLORIDA HOME INSPECTOR EXAM 900
QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Service entrace conductors run from the service drop to the service
box or service panel. True or False? - ANSWERS-True
\.The service size is determined by the amperage and the voltage
ratings of the service. - ANSWERS-True
\.Is the service drop overhead or underground? - ANSWERS-Overhead
\.Are service laterals overhead or underground? - ANSWERS-
Underground
\.The drip loop is typically part of the service drop. True or False? -
ANSWERS-False
\.The wire size for the service drop must be the same as the wire size
for the service entrance conductors. True or False? - ANSWERS-False
,\.How many wires would you typically find in a 240-volt service drop? -
ANSWERS-3
\.What would 4 wires mean? - ANSWERS-3-phase electricity
\.What would 2 wires usually mean? - ANSWERS-120 volt service
\.List 7 common problems with service drops. - ANSWERS-1. Overhead
wires too low.
2. Damaged or frayed wires.
3. Trees or vines interfering with wires.
4. Wires too close to doors or windows.
5. Wires not well-secured to the house.
6. Poor connection between service drop and service entrance.
7. Inadequate clearance from roofs.
\.List clearances above ground, swimming pools, and roofs. - ANSWERS-
above roadway--18 ft.
above driveway--12 ft.
above flat roof--8 to 10 ft.
above sloped roof--18 inches
away from water in swimming pool--22.5 ft
,3 ft. above sloped roof with pitch > 4 in 12
above walkway--10 ft.
\.The service entrance conductors run from the _________ to the
___________. - ANSWERS-service drop to service box
\.All service entrance conductors must be in conduit. True or False? -
ANSWERS-False
\.All service entrance conductors must be attached above roof level.
True or False? - ANSWERS-False
\.The drip loop should be as close to the roof as possible. True or False?
- ANSWERS-False
\.List 10 common problems with service entrance conductors. -
ANSWERS-1. No drip loop
2. No mast head
3. Mast head not weather tight.
4. Mast or conduit bent.
5. Mast or conduit rusted.
6. Mast rotted (if wood).
, 7. Mast conduit or cable not well secured.
8. Mast conduit or cable not weather tight.
9. Conduit or cable not well sealed at house/wall penetration.
10. Cable frayed, damaged, or covered by siding.
\.List 4 common areas of water penetration into service entrances. -
ANSWERS-1. conduit joints
2. mast head
3. roof flashing
4. meter base
5. house entry
\.List 2 functions of the drip loop. - ANSWERS-1. Prevents water entry
into the conduit or service entrance conductors.
2. Shows that the service drop wires are not straining the splices.
\.Roughly 999 out of 1000 houses have _________ volts available. -
ANSWERS-240
\.Roughly 999 out of 1000 houses have __________ service entrance
wires. - ANSWERS-3
QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Service entrace conductors run from the service drop to the service
box or service panel. True or False? - ANSWERS-True
\.The service size is determined by the amperage and the voltage
ratings of the service. - ANSWERS-True
\.Is the service drop overhead or underground? - ANSWERS-Overhead
\.Are service laterals overhead or underground? - ANSWERS-
Underground
\.The drip loop is typically part of the service drop. True or False? -
ANSWERS-False
\.The wire size for the service drop must be the same as the wire size
for the service entrance conductors. True or False? - ANSWERS-False
,\.How many wires would you typically find in a 240-volt service drop? -
ANSWERS-3
\.What would 4 wires mean? - ANSWERS-3-phase electricity
\.What would 2 wires usually mean? - ANSWERS-120 volt service
\.List 7 common problems with service drops. - ANSWERS-1. Overhead
wires too low.
2. Damaged or frayed wires.
3. Trees or vines interfering with wires.
4. Wires too close to doors or windows.
5. Wires not well-secured to the house.
6. Poor connection between service drop and service entrance.
7. Inadequate clearance from roofs.
\.List clearances above ground, swimming pools, and roofs. - ANSWERS-
above roadway--18 ft.
above driveway--12 ft.
above flat roof--8 to 10 ft.
above sloped roof--18 inches
away from water in swimming pool--22.5 ft
,3 ft. above sloped roof with pitch > 4 in 12
above walkway--10 ft.
\.The service entrance conductors run from the _________ to the
___________. - ANSWERS-service drop to service box
\.All service entrance conductors must be in conduit. True or False? -
ANSWERS-False
\.All service entrance conductors must be attached above roof level.
True or False? - ANSWERS-False
\.The drip loop should be as close to the roof as possible. True or False?
- ANSWERS-False
\.List 10 common problems with service entrance conductors. -
ANSWERS-1. No drip loop
2. No mast head
3. Mast head not weather tight.
4. Mast or conduit bent.
5. Mast or conduit rusted.
6. Mast rotted (if wood).
, 7. Mast conduit or cable not well secured.
8. Mast conduit or cable not weather tight.
9. Conduit or cable not well sealed at house/wall penetration.
10. Cable frayed, damaged, or covered by siding.
\.List 4 common areas of water penetration into service entrances. -
ANSWERS-1. conduit joints
2. mast head
3. roof flashing
4. meter base
5. house entry
\.List 2 functions of the drip loop. - ANSWERS-1. Prevents water entry
into the conduit or service entrance conductors.
2. Shows that the service drop wires are not straining the splices.
\.Roughly 999 out of 1000 houses have _________ volts available. -
ANSWERS-240
\.Roughly 999 out of 1000 houses have __________ service entrance
wires. - ANSWERS-3
