NC Home Inspectors Test Accurate 100%
When inspecting kitchen cabinets: - ANSWER Observe that they are securly attached to
the wall
The real estate agent request a copy of your inspection report: - ANSWER You would
get permission from the buyer
A house is built on a sloping hill. The surface water should be drained - ANSWER Into a
4-inch perforated plastic drain line and directed downhill to daylight
What is a common reason for water overflowing a gutter - ANSWER Gutter not large
enough for the area of roof covered
You are inspecting a flat roof with a rock ballast finish. You see an A/C platform sitting
on two 4"x4" SPF board - ANSWER Tell the buyer that the 4"x4"'s should be replaced
with pressure treated wood
A home is built with a second floor and a trussed attic/roof above it. What do you
consider when determining joist depth - ANSWER The depth of the insulation to be
installed
What is efflorescence - ANSWER The remaining dissolved salts stuck to the concrete
as a result of water penetration
You inspect a home with a wood stove 18" from the wall. You notice that the unit does
not have a UL approved sticker. You should tell the client - ANSWER The stove is too
close to the wall
Which is the least safe for the occupants - ANSWER Dead bolts with a keyed interior
arrangement
Flushing a toilet in a house that has been vacant for six months produces a gurgling in
the tub drain. This is because - ANSWER It is improperly vented (or unvented)
A house has recently been re-sided with vinyl. The new vinyl has been installed over the
electric feed conduit from below the mast to the meter. This is ok? - ANSWER False
OSB - ANSWER Will deteriorate from rain if left exposed on the job site, can be used as
flooring, and is structurally sound
If the furnace blower stops running after the burners have shut off and then the blower
turns back on without the burners on - what is the most likely situation - ANSWER
Fan/Limit control switch does not operate properly
,How much should girders and joist over lap - ANSWER 3" on concrete and 1 1/2" on
wood or steal
When a child is sleeping in a room you need to inspect - ANSWER Ask the seller if you
can inspect the room
Main panel without a single "main" disconnect, what is allowed - ANSWER 6 Shutoffs
An inspector pushes on brick siding. What is he looking for - ANSWER Missing masonry
tiles
What is not a sign of condensation in an attic - ANSWER Cold room below ceiling of
attic
Flex gas pipe cannot be coupled together with - ANSWER Appliance connections
Four entrance cables providing service to a house indicates - ANSWER Three-phase
servise
What is the maximum number of shut-offs to disconnect all power for main panel -
ANSWER 6 shutoffs
In most cases chimney deterioration is caused from - ANSWER Water/moister caused
by condensation
Which is not part of a structural inspection - ANSWER Interior finish material
Which of the fallowing is a sign of water penetration through a foundation wall -
ANSWER Efflorescence on the wall
Efflorescence can - ANSWER Is a white salty deposit which appears on many masonry
walls and floors
What is a counter flashing - ANSWER A second layer of flashing that covers a bottom
layer of flashing
What is a small peaked roof construction on the high side of a chimney called -
ANSWER Cricket
What condition with a gas water heater should be reported as a safety hazard -
ANSWER Holes in the flue pipe
Ground rods must be driven in the ground at least - ANSWER 8 Feet
In a hydronic system, the normal operation pressure is - ANSWER 12-15 psi
, The Hartford loop in a steam system - ANSWER Precludes siphon action if the unit
develops a leak
What does an A/C compressor do - ANSWER Pressurizes the refrigerant gas in order to
raise its temperature
Where will you find a drip leg on a gas heating unit - ANSWER Where the gas line turns
to meet the heating unit
A statement in a report states low slope roof appears to be in good shape for its age.
This is an - ANSWER Conclusion or finding
The largest tread run within any flight of stairs should not exceed the smallest by more
than - ANSWER 3/8"
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle roof - ANSWER 15-20
years
The preferred way to place a girder in a pocket of a concrete foundation is - ANSWER
To leave 1/2" clearance at the ends and sides of the girder
A chimney should generally be installed - ANSWER 2' higher than anything within 10'
The hearth of a fireplace should extend in front ___ inches, if the opening is under 6'
___ inches if over 6' - ANSWER 16" & 20"
A built-up roof having a lap joint every 12" is a - ANSWER 3-ply
A crack in the brick at the top of a doorway or window usually indicates - ANSWER A
short or rusted lintel
When converting from natural gas to propane gas - ANSWER The orifice must be
smaller
Maximum length of an gas appliance connector to a dryer or range is - ANSWER 6'
When testing a GFCI receptacle that is not grounded, how will the receptacle respond -
ANSWER Will trip at the receptacle, but not by the tester
What was added to some higher efficiency furnaces after 1980 - ANSWER Two heat
exchangers
If natural gas line is changed to LP, you need - ANSWER Smaller orifice
When inspecting kitchen cabinets: - ANSWER Observe that they are securly attached to
the wall
The real estate agent request a copy of your inspection report: - ANSWER You would
get permission from the buyer
A house is built on a sloping hill. The surface water should be drained - ANSWER Into a
4-inch perforated plastic drain line and directed downhill to daylight
What is a common reason for water overflowing a gutter - ANSWER Gutter not large
enough for the area of roof covered
You are inspecting a flat roof with a rock ballast finish. You see an A/C platform sitting
on two 4"x4" SPF board - ANSWER Tell the buyer that the 4"x4"'s should be replaced
with pressure treated wood
A home is built with a second floor and a trussed attic/roof above it. What do you
consider when determining joist depth - ANSWER The depth of the insulation to be
installed
What is efflorescence - ANSWER The remaining dissolved salts stuck to the concrete
as a result of water penetration
You inspect a home with a wood stove 18" from the wall. You notice that the unit does
not have a UL approved sticker. You should tell the client - ANSWER The stove is too
close to the wall
Which is the least safe for the occupants - ANSWER Dead bolts with a keyed interior
arrangement
Flushing a toilet in a house that has been vacant for six months produces a gurgling in
the tub drain. This is because - ANSWER It is improperly vented (or unvented)
A house has recently been re-sided with vinyl. The new vinyl has been installed over the
electric feed conduit from below the mast to the meter. This is ok? - ANSWER False
OSB - ANSWER Will deteriorate from rain if left exposed on the job site, can be used as
flooring, and is structurally sound
If the furnace blower stops running after the burners have shut off and then the blower
turns back on without the burners on - what is the most likely situation - ANSWER
Fan/Limit control switch does not operate properly
,How much should girders and joist over lap - ANSWER 3" on concrete and 1 1/2" on
wood or steal
When a child is sleeping in a room you need to inspect - ANSWER Ask the seller if you
can inspect the room
Main panel without a single "main" disconnect, what is allowed - ANSWER 6 Shutoffs
An inspector pushes on brick siding. What is he looking for - ANSWER Missing masonry
tiles
What is not a sign of condensation in an attic - ANSWER Cold room below ceiling of
attic
Flex gas pipe cannot be coupled together with - ANSWER Appliance connections
Four entrance cables providing service to a house indicates - ANSWER Three-phase
servise
What is the maximum number of shut-offs to disconnect all power for main panel -
ANSWER 6 shutoffs
In most cases chimney deterioration is caused from - ANSWER Water/moister caused
by condensation
Which is not part of a structural inspection - ANSWER Interior finish material
Which of the fallowing is a sign of water penetration through a foundation wall -
ANSWER Efflorescence on the wall
Efflorescence can - ANSWER Is a white salty deposit which appears on many masonry
walls and floors
What is a counter flashing - ANSWER A second layer of flashing that covers a bottom
layer of flashing
What is a small peaked roof construction on the high side of a chimney called -
ANSWER Cricket
What condition with a gas water heater should be reported as a safety hazard -
ANSWER Holes in the flue pipe
Ground rods must be driven in the ground at least - ANSWER 8 Feet
In a hydronic system, the normal operation pressure is - ANSWER 12-15 psi
, The Hartford loop in a steam system - ANSWER Precludes siphon action if the unit
develops a leak
What does an A/C compressor do - ANSWER Pressurizes the refrigerant gas in order to
raise its temperature
Where will you find a drip leg on a gas heating unit - ANSWER Where the gas line turns
to meet the heating unit
A statement in a report states low slope roof appears to be in good shape for its age.
This is an - ANSWER Conclusion or finding
The largest tread run within any flight of stairs should not exceed the smallest by more
than - ANSWER 3/8"
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle roof - ANSWER 15-20
years
The preferred way to place a girder in a pocket of a concrete foundation is - ANSWER
To leave 1/2" clearance at the ends and sides of the girder
A chimney should generally be installed - ANSWER 2' higher than anything within 10'
The hearth of a fireplace should extend in front ___ inches, if the opening is under 6'
___ inches if over 6' - ANSWER 16" & 20"
A built-up roof having a lap joint every 12" is a - ANSWER 3-ply
A crack in the brick at the top of a doorway or window usually indicates - ANSWER A
short or rusted lintel
When converting from natural gas to propane gas - ANSWER The orifice must be
smaller
Maximum length of an gas appliance connector to a dryer or range is - ANSWER 6'
When testing a GFCI receptacle that is not grounded, how will the receptacle respond -
ANSWER Will trip at the receptacle, but not by the tester
What was added to some higher efficiency furnaces after 1980 - ANSWER Two heat
exchangers
If natural gas line is changed to LP, you need - ANSWER Smaller orifice
