HL7 MOCK TEST 2-1 FINAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
1. Where you have found evidence of foo2ng se5lement, how can you predict
whether there will be further se5lement?
(a) You can count the number of planes of movement.
(b) You can determine the type of founda2on material.
(c) You cannot predict se5lement from a single inspec2on.
(d) You can determine the depth of the foo2ng.
You cannot predict se5lement from a single inspec2on
2. You typically iden2fy a Freon leak
(a) As an oil stain
(b) As refrigerant coming out of the Freon line in the form of a cold mist.
(c) By the strong odor.
(d) By looking for evidence of ice along the refrigerant lines
As an oil stain
3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following components
EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
Bridging
,4. All of the following are common approaches to improving chimney draN
EXCEPT
(a) Adding a draN inducer fan.
(b) Adding a rain cap.
(c) Extending the chimney upward.
(d) Resloping the cap.
Resloping the cap
5. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks EXCEPT that
(a) Shrinkage cracks do not typically go into the foo2ngs.
(b) Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
(c) Ver2cal shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
(d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete founda2on
walls.
Ver2cal shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private water
supply system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
Pressure regulator
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-condi2oning systems have how many
fans?
,(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
Two
8. Insulated metal exterior doors with storm doors should be avoided because
they may
(a) Increase heat loss.
(b) Increase air leakage.
(c) Overheat.
(d) Have poor architectural appeal.
Overheat
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has a washing machine
plugged into it. Your tester shows that the outlet is properly wired and
grounded. How could you improve this inspec2on process?
(a) Use a voltage tester
(b) Use a circuit tester with a GFI test bu5on
(c) Unplug the washing machine
(d) Turn the washing machine on before doing your test.
Unplug the washing machine
10. Given a founda2on wall that is cracked due to horizontal force
(a) You will not be able to determine whether the wall has also moved
inward.
, (b) If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the
inside face.
(c) If the wall has moved inward, cracks will typically be wider on the outside
face.
(d) You should not be concerned unless the crack is at least ¼ in width.
If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the inside
face
11. On most steep roofs, exposed fasteners are
(a) Used for anchorage against wind.
(b) A sign of poor installa2on.
(c) A sign of good installa2on.
(d) Used to prevent ice dams.
A sign of poor installa2on
12. All of the following are slab-on-grade-construc2on techniques EXCEPT
(a) Monolithic slab.
(b) Floa2ng slab.
(c) Inverted slab.
(d) Reinforced slab.
Inverted slab
13. Masonry chimneys should have a clearance from combus2ble framing
members of
(a) 1 inch.
(b) 2 inches.
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
1. Where you have found evidence of foo2ng se5lement, how can you predict
whether there will be further se5lement?
(a) You can count the number of planes of movement.
(b) You can determine the type of founda2on material.
(c) You cannot predict se5lement from a single inspec2on.
(d) You can determine the depth of the foo2ng.
You cannot predict se5lement from a single inspec2on
2. You typically iden2fy a Freon leak
(a) As an oil stain
(b) As refrigerant coming out of the Freon line in the form of a cold mist.
(c) By the strong odor.
(d) By looking for evidence of ice along the refrigerant lines
As an oil stain
3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following components
EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
Bridging
,4. All of the following are common approaches to improving chimney draN
EXCEPT
(a) Adding a draN inducer fan.
(b) Adding a rain cap.
(c) Extending the chimney upward.
(d) Resloping the cap.
Resloping the cap
5. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks EXCEPT that
(a) Shrinkage cracks do not typically go into the foo2ngs.
(b) Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
(c) Ver2cal shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
(d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete founda2on
walls.
Ver2cal shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private water
supply system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
Pressure regulator
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-condi2oning systems have how many
fans?
,(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
Two
8. Insulated metal exterior doors with storm doors should be avoided because
they may
(a) Increase heat loss.
(b) Increase air leakage.
(c) Overheat.
(d) Have poor architectural appeal.
Overheat
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has a washing machine
plugged into it. Your tester shows that the outlet is properly wired and
grounded. How could you improve this inspec2on process?
(a) Use a voltage tester
(b) Use a circuit tester with a GFI test bu5on
(c) Unplug the washing machine
(d) Turn the washing machine on before doing your test.
Unplug the washing machine
10. Given a founda2on wall that is cracked due to horizontal force
(a) You will not be able to determine whether the wall has also moved
inward.
, (b) If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the
inside face.
(c) If the wall has moved inward, cracks will typically be wider on the outside
face.
(d) You should not be concerned unless the crack is at least ¼ in width.
If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the inside
face
11. On most steep roofs, exposed fasteners are
(a) Used for anchorage against wind.
(b) A sign of poor installa2on.
(c) A sign of good installa2on.
(d) Used to prevent ice dams.
A sign of poor installa2on
12. All of the following are slab-on-grade-construc2on techniques EXCEPT
(a) Monolithic slab.
(b) Floa2ng slab.
(c) Inverted slab.
(d) Reinforced slab.
Inverted slab
13. Masonry chimneys should have a clearance from combus2ble framing
members of
(a) 1 inch.
(b) 2 inches.
