Home inspection 2 Study guide exam course 2024

Home inspection 2 Study guide exam course 2024 Buckling in horizontal vinyl siding is generally caused by a. reflected sunlight b. improper fastening c. condensation fastening d. improper house wrap - CORRECT ANSWER-b At what level would water pressure within a single family dwelling begin to be considered excessive and require correction a. 60 psi b. 80 psi c. 100 psi d. 120 psi - CORRECT ANSWER-b A newer home with electric heat is being inspected. It has a below grade finished basement containing a bedroom. The inspector should look for a smoke alarm and a. an escape and rescue opening b. a carbon monoxide alarm c. a fire extinguisher d. a safety ladder - CORRECT ANSWER-a A swimming pool fence must prevent passage of a sphere that is larger than a. 2" b. 3" c. 4" d. 5" - CORRECT ANSWER-c If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished surface. What tool would be the best choice to verify dampness a. an infared thermometer b. a pin type moister meter c. a non contact moisture meter d. a digital camera - CORRECT ANSWER-c Gas fired furnace heat exchanger most often fail from a. low temperatures b. lack of use c. improper gas pressure d. rust and metal fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER-d Relative Humidity (RH) is expressed as a. volume b. percentage c. capacity d. temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-b Connections of dissimilar metal in a plumbing systems such as galvanized steel pipe and copper pipe, will usually cause a. reduced water pressure b. decreased water quality c. glazed pipes d. electrolysis - CORRECT ANSWER-d