Home Inspection NY Structures EXAM with 100% correct answers already graded A+ 2024

differential settlement cracks What type of cracking typically occurs that is of importance to a home inspector and MOST OFTEN occurs at homes built in hilly areas, on sloping lots or where builders need to "cut out" a portion of the original sloping grade when establishing the foundation? a) differential settlement cracks b) shrinkage cracks c) settlement cracks d) diagonal settlement cracks more movement than one large crack If a professional home inspector observes a large number of small cracks while inspecting a home's foundation, this is probably indicating... (choose the BEST answer): a) some horizontal movement of the structure b) diagonal movement of the structure c) minor vertical & major diagonal cracking d) more movement than one large crack cracks that often form a pyramid combining diagonal and vertical elements In general, differential cracking should result in cracks that look like... a) circular cracking with some diagonal elements b) mostly horizontal cracking and no diagonal elements c) mostly stepped cracks with little diagonal or horizontal elements d) cracks that often form a pyramid combining diagonal and vertical elements mud jacking If a home is built in an area where there is soil erosion (or weak soil conditions in general), sometimes concrete slurry or grout can be pumped in BELOW the footings to provide support. What is this process referred to as? a) differential support jacking b) mud jacking c) lateral thrust d) concrete jacking settlement of the home would be suspected If a sidewalk, patio, walk-way or especially a driveway are sloping TOWARD the house with an unnatural slope, what should a conscientious home inspector assume or at least look for? a) the perimeter of the home is heaving b) pilasters on the adjacent side of the item could be heaving c) settlement of the home would be suspected d) any of these options are probable heaving What term refers to the upward movement of a building which can cause (as a consequence)... cracks that may result in leakage, uneven floors and leaning walls, chimneys becoming disconnected and some flashing problems? a) lateral thrust b) lateral pull c) expansive vectors d) heaving thing are moving apart In general, when a home inspector notices an open crack, he or she should minimally assume... a) that things are sliding toward each other b) that things are moving in the same direction c) things are moving apart d) things are displaced and settling is probably taking place a heaving or shrinkage/rotation problem When a home inspector looks for cracks in the foundation and he or she observes that the crack forms a shape of a near inverted pyramid, this would most likely be attributed to... a) a heaving or shrinkage/rotation problem b) differential settlement c) differential settlement accompanied with heaving d) rotational cracks based on sinking or settlement several horizontal cracks observed around the foundation Which of the following scenarios are TYPICALLY considered to be related to a more serious structural concern for a home inspector while performing the foundation inspection... a) several vertical cracks observed around the foundation b) several diagonal cracks observed around the foundation c) several horizontal cracks observed around the foundation d) both A & B the condition of the mortar )Which option from the choices that follow reflects a home inspector's biggest concerns when inspecting a concrete block foundation... a) the thickness of the block b) the quality of the block c) the age of the block d) the condition of the mortar hollow concrete blocks for foundations must be installed with channels horizontal Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding concrete block foundations... a) concrete block foundation walls are typically single thickness b) the top surface of a concrete block is slightly wider than the bottom surface c) hollow concrete blocks for foundations must be installed with channels horizontal d) cinder blocks installed below grade tend to deteriorate over time if exposed to chronic moisture Dead Loads )Choose the term that most correctly completes the following statement... "_____ are the weight of the building materials and the soil surrounding a home's foundation". a) Active loads b) Dead loads c) Live loads d) Dry loads caissons What term refers to foundation systems that are created by drilling holes and filling them with concrete? a) piles b) caissons c) pilasters d) mud jacking piles This item refers to an "alternative" to the use of footings and are often used in areas where soil quality is poor. It is more expensive to use this method and specialized equipment is necessary. a) piles b) caissons c) pilasters d) mud jacking pilasters The thickening of a foundation wall in order to receive the concentrated load of a beam resting on top or this may be used to reinforce or "stiffen" the foundation wall to limit any further bowing... a) pilasters b) piles c) pad footings d) mud jacking shrinkage cracks generally have corresponding cracks in other places of the building-False What statement is FALSE regarding shrinkage and settlement cracks from the options provided... a) cracks most often radiate down from corners of basement windows b) shrinkage cracks generally have corresponding cracks in other places of the building c) shrinkage cracks are usually relatively small, less than 1/8 of an inch in width d) shrinkage cracks typically do not extend into footings or into the structure above shrinkage cracks Which type of cracks GENERALLY occur early in the life of a building wh