AHIT The Heating And Cooling Inspection Reviewed
Questions With Correct Answers
In which direction would refrigerant in an air-cooled heat pump flow when operating in the
heating mode?
A. doesn't matter which way as long as it works
B. the same as an air conditioner
C. both ways
D. opposite that of an air conditioner☑️Correct Ans-D. opposite that of an air conditioner
What device on a heat pump allows it to operate in either a cooling or heating mode?
A. the evaporator and condenser coils
B. the reversing valve
C. the compressor
D. a gas burner under the outside coil☑️Correct Ans-B. the reversing valve
When inspecting a heat pump, the home inspector should _____________.
A. test it in both modes
B. test it in the heating mode if the temperature is over 75 degrees
C. test it in the cooling mode if the temperature is over 60 degrees
,D. test it in the cooling mode if the temperature is under 60 degrees☑️Correct Ans-C. test it in
the cooling mode if the temperature is over 60 degrees
When reporting on the inspection of a heat pump, in what section must the information include?
A. heating system section
B. neither the air-conditioning system section nor heating system section
C. both the air-conditioning system section and the heating system section
D. air-conditioning system section☑️Correct Ans-C. both the air-conditioning system section
and the heating system section
When inspecting the heating equipment, the inspector is not required to _________.
A. operate the system using normal operating controls
B. open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer
C. observe automatic safety controls
D. operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage☑️Correct Ans-D.
operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage
What should an inspector do if they find a cracked heat exchanger?
A. turn off the furnace immediately
B. sell the customer a new furnace
C. tell the customer it will probably last 5 more years
, D. report it as a major repair☑️Correct Ans-D. report it as a major repair
Which of the following is NOT part of the heating inspection?
A. humidifiers
B. combustion product and disposal system
C. heating equipment
D. old steam boilers☑️Correct Ans-A. humidifiers
When should the home inspector have the customer stand back for safety's sake?
A. when the safety switch is tested
B. when the furnace or boiler is fired
C. when the venting is inspected
D. when the thermostat is manipulated☑️Correct Ans-B. when the furnace or boiler is fired
If a heating system appears to be improperly vented after the home inspector fires it, the
inspector should ____________.
A. repair the venting issue and proceed
B. investigate the cause of improper venting
C. turn off the system promptly
Questions With Correct Answers
In which direction would refrigerant in an air-cooled heat pump flow when operating in the
heating mode?
A. doesn't matter which way as long as it works
B. the same as an air conditioner
C. both ways
D. opposite that of an air conditioner☑️Correct Ans-D. opposite that of an air conditioner
What device on a heat pump allows it to operate in either a cooling or heating mode?
A. the evaporator and condenser coils
B. the reversing valve
C. the compressor
D. a gas burner under the outside coil☑️Correct Ans-B. the reversing valve
When inspecting a heat pump, the home inspector should _____________.
A. test it in both modes
B. test it in the heating mode if the temperature is over 75 degrees
C. test it in the cooling mode if the temperature is over 60 degrees
,D. test it in the cooling mode if the temperature is under 60 degrees☑️Correct Ans-C. test it in
the cooling mode if the temperature is over 60 degrees
When reporting on the inspection of a heat pump, in what section must the information include?
A. heating system section
B. neither the air-conditioning system section nor heating system section
C. both the air-conditioning system section and the heating system section
D. air-conditioning system section☑️Correct Ans-C. both the air-conditioning system section
and the heating system section
When inspecting the heating equipment, the inspector is not required to _________.
A. operate the system using normal operating controls
B. open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer
C. observe automatic safety controls
D. operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage☑️Correct Ans-D.
operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage
What should an inspector do if they find a cracked heat exchanger?
A. turn off the furnace immediately
B. sell the customer a new furnace
C. tell the customer it will probably last 5 more years
, D. report it as a major repair☑️Correct Ans-D. report it as a major repair
Which of the following is NOT part of the heating inspection?
A. humidifiers
B. combustion product and disposal system
C. heating equipment
D. old steam boilers☑️Correct Ans-A. humidifiers
When should the home inspector have the customer stand back for safety's sake?
A. when the safety switch is tested
B. when the furnace or boiler is fired
C. when the venting is inspected
D. when the thermostat is manipulated☑️Correct Ans-B. when the furnace or boiler is fired
If a heating system appears to be improperly vented after the home inspector fires it, the
inspector should ____________.
A. repair the venting issue and proceed
B. investigate the cause of improper venting
C. turn off the system promptly
