AHIT up to electrical Actual Exam
Questions With Solved Answers
What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection?
a. to report signs of water penetration
b. to check for code compliance
c. to identify major structural deficiencies
d. to recommend inspection by a structural engineer - CORRECT ANSWER-c
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector?
a. crawl space
b. footings
c. attic
d. foundation - CORRECT ANSWER-b
When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space?
a. when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected
b. all of the answers shown
c. when entry could damage property
d. when access is obstructed - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Which action is required by most standards of practice?
a. required to report signs of repair work on the property
b. required to enter underfloor crawl spaces and attic spaces if the property has them
,c. required to report cracks in the foundation only if they are active cracks
d. required to probe structural components where deterioration is suspected -
CORRECT ANSWER-d
Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection?
a. girders and floor joists
b. fascia boards
c. foundation walls
d. roof framing members - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Which force would exert the least amount of stress on a foundation?
a. gravity
b. wind
c. soil pressure
d. water in the soil - CORRECT ANSWER-b
How does compression act on structural members?
a. It bends them.
b. It pushes at the members and makes them shorter.
c. It pulls at the members and makes them longer.
d. It twists them. - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Vertical cracks in the foundation wall extending down to the footings can be caused by
_____.
a.settlement of the structure
,b. improper backfilling
c. soil pressure against the wall
d. overloading the lintel - CORRECT ANSWER-a
In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement?
a. spalling on the bricks at the corner
b. step cracks at an exterior corner going down to the foundation
c. deteriorating mortar at the corner
d. a pair of angled cracks above a corner window - CORRECT ANSWER-b
A crack that increases along its path is called _____.
a. a vertical crack
b. an angled crack
c. a horizontal crack
d. a V-crack - CORRECT ANSWER-d
Which is most likely not a cause of a horizontal crack?
a.soil pressure
b. broken footing at a corner
c. poor downspouts
d. water pressure against the wall - CORRECT ANSWER-b
If you note an active 1/4" step crack with no apparent movement, you should _____.
a. recommend that you come back to repair the crack
b. suggest the customer monitor the crack
, c. recommend a structural engineer be consulted to assess the crack
d. all of the answers shown - CORRECT ANSWER-c
For which condition should the customer be advised to monitor the foundation wall?
a. all active cracks
b. step cracks indicating foundation settlement
c. cracks less than 1/4" wide showing little or no movement
d. excessive bowing of the wall with no cracks - CORRECT ANSWER-c
What sign indicates that a foundation crack is still active?
a. sharp edges to the crack
b. deteriorating mortar in the wall
c. random cracking over the wall's surface
d. a pilaster constructed to support the wall - CORRECT ANSWER-a
Why is it important to report storage areas in the basement?
a. to let the customer know that storage areas are available
b. to let the customer know the homeowners are hiding defects behind the storage area
c. to let the customer know that defects cannot be found in areas not visible
d. to let the customer know the home inspector isn't snooping - CORRECT ANSWER-c
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?
a. all active and inactive cracks
b. cracks of any width
c. horizontal cracks with movement
Questions With Solved Answers
What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection?
a. to report signs of water penetration
b. to check for code compliance
c. to identify major structural deficiencies
d. to recommend inspection by a structural engineer - CORRECT ANSWER-c
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector?
a. crawl space
b. footings
c. attic
d. foundation - CORRECT ANSWER-b
When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space?
a. when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected
b. all of the answers shown
c. when entry could damage property
d. when access is obstructed - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Which action is required by most standards of practice?
a. required to report signs of repair work on the property
b. required to enter underfloor crawl spaces and attic spaces if the property has them
,c. required to report cracks in the foundation only if they are active cracks
d. required to probe structural components where deterioration is suspected -
CORRECT ANSWER-d
Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection?
a. girders and floor joists
b. fascia boards
c. foundation walls
d. roof framing members - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Which force would exert the least amount of stress on a foundation?
a. gravity
b. wind
c. soil pressure
d. water in the soil - CORRECT ANSWER-b
How does compression act on structural members?
a. It bends them.
b. It pushes at the members and makes them shorter.
c. It pulls at the members and makes them longer.
d. It twists them. - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Vertical cracks in the foundation wall extending down to the footings can be caused by
_____.
a.settlement of the structure
,b. improper backfilling
c. soil pressure against the wall
d. overloading the lintel - CORRECT ANSWER-a
In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement?
a. spalling on the bricks at the corner
b. step cracks at an exterior corner going down to the foundation
c. deteriorating mortar at the corner
d. a pair of angled cracks above a corner window - CORRECT ANSWER-b
A crack that increases along its path is called _____.
a. a vertical crack
b. an angled crack
c. a horizontal crack
d. a V-crack - CORRECT ANSWER-d
Which is most likely not a cause of a horizontal crack?
a.soil pressure
b. broken footing at a corner
c. poor downspouts
d. water pressure against the wall - CORRECT ANSWER-b
If you note an active 1/4" step crack with no apparent movement, you should _____.
a. recommend that you come back to repair the crack
b. suggest the customer monitor the crack
, c. recommend a structural engineer be consulted to assess the crack
d. all of the answers shown - CORRECT ANSWER-c
For which condition should the customer be advised to monitor the foundation wall?
a. all active cracks
b. step cracks indicating foundation settlement
c. cracks less than 1/4" wide showing little or no movement
d. excessive bowing of the wall with no cracks - CORRECT ANSWER-c
What sign indicates that a foundation crack is still active?
a. sharp edges to the crack
b. deteriorating mortar in the wall
c. random cracking over the wall's surface
d. a pilaster constructed to support the wall - CORRECT ANSWER-a
Why is it important to report storage areas in the basement?
a. to let the customer know that storage areas are available
b. to let the customer know the homeowners are hiding defects behind the storage area
c. to let the customer know that defects cannot be found in areas not visible
d. to let the customer know the home inspector isn't snooping - CORRECT ANSWER-c
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?
a. all active and inactive cracks
b. cracks of any width
c. horizontal cracks with movement
