AHIT Exterior Inspection Reviewed Questions With
Correct Answers
Double coursing means that ___________.
A. more than 2" of shingle is exposed to the weather
B. alternating courses of shingles are laid at different exposures
C. two layers of shingles are laid for each row
D. half the shingle is exposed to the weather☑️Correct Ans-C. two layers of shingles are laid
for each row
What's the difference between wood shingles and wood shakes?
A. Shakes have to be double coursed; shingles don't.
B. Shingles are bigger.
C. Shingles have to be painted; shakes don't.
D. shingles are sawn; shakes are hand-split.☑️Correct Ans-D. shingles are sawn; shakes are
hand-split.
What is a cause of shingles buckling?
A. loose nailing strip
B. the joints too tightly spaced
C. butt edge not flat cut
,D. joints not staggered from row to row☑️Correct Ans-B. the joints too tightly spaced
Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection?
A. screens, awnings, and shutters
B. wall framing, if visible
C. chimney
D. roof drainage system☑️Correct Ans-A. screens, awnings, and shutters
Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls☑️Correct Ans-D. retaining walls
When should a retaining wall be inspected?
A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
D. if bowing is noticed☑️Correct Ans-C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or
garage
, Which of the following must be inspected in the exterior inspection?
A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding)☑️Correct Ans-D. wall cladding (siding)
What is NOT a purpose of siding?
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the elements
D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation☑️Correct Ans-D. to carry
the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation
A metallic material that is used in certain joints and junctures of the roof and walls to prevent
water from seeping into the structure is known as ________.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing☑️Correct Ans-D. flashing
Correct Answers
Double coursing means that ___________.
A. more than 2" of shingle is exposed to the weather
B. alternating courses of shingles are laid at different exposures
C. two layers of shingles are laid for each row
D. half the shingle is exposed to the weather☑️Correct Ans-C. two layers of shingles are laid
for each row
What's the difference between wood shingles and wood shakes?
A. Shakes have to be double coursed; shingles don't.
B. Shingles are bigger.
C. Shingles have to be painted; shakes don't.
D. shingles are sawn; shakes are hand-split.☑️Correct Ans-D. shingles are sawn; shakes are
hand-split.
What is a cause of shingles buckling?
A. loose nailing strip
B. the joints too tightly spaced
C. butt edge not flat cut
,D. joints not staggered from row to row☑️Correct Ans-B. the joints too tightly spaced
Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection?
A. screens, awnings, and shutters
B. wall framing, if visible
C. chimney
D. roof drainage system☑️Correct Ans-A. screens, awnings, and shutters
Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls☑️Correct Ans-D. retaining walls
When should a retaining wall be inspected?
A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
D. if bowing is noticed☑️Correct Ans-C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or
garage
, Which of the following must be inspected in the exterior inspection?
A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding)☑️Correct Ans-D. wall cladding (siding)
What is NOT a purpose of siding?
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the elements
D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation☑️Correct Ans-D. to carry
the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation
A metallic material that is used in certain joints and junctures of the roof and walls to prevent
water from seeping into the structure is known as ________.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing☑️Correct Ans-D. flashing
