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1. Where you have found You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection
evidence of footing
settlement, how can you
predict whether there will
be further settlement?
(a) You can count the
number of planes of
movement.
(b) You can determine the
type of foundation material.
(c) You cannot predict
settlement from a single
inspection.
(d) You can determine the
depth of the footing.
2. You typically identify a As an oil stain
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
,3. Typical wood frame wall Bridging
assemblies include all of
the following components
EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
4. All of the following are Resloping the cap
common approaches to
improving chimney draft
EXCEPT
(a) Adding a draft inducer
fan.
(b) Adding a rain cap.
(c) Extending the chimney
upward.
(d) Resloping the cap.
5. All of the following Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
statements are true of
shrinkage cracks EXCEPT
that
(a) Shrinkage cracks do not
typically go into the
footings.
(b) Shrinkage cracks do not
necessarily have
corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
(c) Vertical shear is
associated with shrinkage
cracks.
(d) Shrinkage cracks are
common with poured
concrete foundation
walls.
,6. Which of the following is Pressure regulator
NOT typically a component
of a private water supply
system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
7. Split-system, air-cooled, Two
central air-conditioning
systems have how many
fans?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
8. Insulated metal exterior Overheat
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.
, 9. You plug your circuit Unplug the washing machine
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 inspection
process?
(a) Use a voltage tester
(b) Use a circuit tester with
a GFI test button
(c) Unplug the washing
machine
(d) Turn the washing
machine on before doing
your test.
10. Given a foundation wall If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically
that is cracked due to be wider on the inside face
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.
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Terms in this set (490)
1. Where you have found You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection
evidence of footing
settlement, how can you
predict whether there will
be further settlement?
(a) You can count the
number of planes of
movement.
(b) You can determine the
type of foundation material.
(c) You cannot predict
settlement from a single
inspection.
(d) You can determine the
depth of the footing.
2. You typically identify a As an oil stain
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
,3. Typical wood frame wall Bridging
assemblies include all of
the following components
EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
4. All of the following are Resloping the cap
common approaches to
improving chimney draft
EXCEPT
(a) Adding a draft inducer
fan.
(b) Adding a rain cap.
(c) Extending the chimney
upward.
(d) Resloping the cap.
5. All of the following Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
statements are true of
shrinkage cracks EXCEPT
that
(a) Shrinkage cracks do not
typically go into the
footings.
(b) Shrinkage cracks do not
necessarily have
corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
(c) Vertical shear is
associated with shrinkage
cracks.
(d) Shrinkage cracks are
common with poured
concrete foundation
walls.
,6. Which of the following is Pressure regulator
NOT typically a component
of a private water supply
system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
7. Split-system, air-cooled, Two
central air-conditioning
systems have how many
fans?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
8. Insulated metal exterior Overheat
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.
, 9. You plug your circuit Unplug the washing machine
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 inspection
process?
(a) Use a voltage tester
(b) Use a circuit tester with
a GFI test button
(c) Unplug the washing
machine
(d) Turn the washing
machine on before doing
your test.
10. Given a foundation wall If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically
that is cracked due to be wider on the inside face
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.
