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AHIT, final exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
a pressure tank is used in conjunction with a Ans: well
the valve used to shut off the water to the property is known as the Ans: main
shut-off valve
which type of Supply pipe is especially subject to pinhole leaks? Ans: brass
what is electrolytic corrosion? Ans: a process were two dissimilar Metals
connected in water give up ions and make a current
what finding is considered a safety hazard? Ans: holes in a plumbing vent
pipe
what is the home inspector not required to do while inspecting a hot water
system according to most standards of practice? Ans: operate the relief valve
(except in Texas)
which component is present on a gas water heater but not on an electric one?
Ans: a draft Hood
which action is required by most standards of practice during the plumbing
spection? Ans: required to describe water supply and distribution piping
materials
what type of piping is most commonly used today as the main service pipe
from Public Water Supplies? Ans: copper
AHIT, final exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
a pressure tank is used in conjunction with a Ans: well
the valve used to shut off the water to the property is known as the Ans: main
shut-off valve
which type of Supply pipe is especially subject to pinhole leaks? Ans: brass
what is electrolytic corrosion? Ans: a process were two dissimilar Metals
connected in water give up ions and make a current
what finding is considered a safety hazard? Ans: holes in a plumbing vent
pipe
what is the home inspector not required to do while inspecting a hot water
system according to most standards of practice? Ans: operate the relief valve
(except in Texas)
which component is present on a gas water heater but not on an electric one?
Ans: a draft Hood
which action is required by most standards of practice during the plumbing
spection? Ans: required to describe water supply and distribution piping
materials
what type of piping is most commonly used today as the main service pipe
from Public Water Supplies? Ans: copper
