Question 1
1. Where you have found 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection
Question 2
2. You typically identify a 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
CORRECT ANSWER
As an oil stain
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,Question 3
3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following components EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
CORRECT ANSWER
Bridging
Question 4
4. All of the following are 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
Resloping the cap
Question 5
5. All of the following 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
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,elsewhere in the building.
(c) Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
(d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation
walls.
CORRECT ANSWER
Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
Question 6
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private water supply system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
CORRECT ANSWER
Pressure regulator
Question 7
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-conditioning systems have how many fans?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
CORRECT ANSWER
Two
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, Question 8
8. Insulated metal exterior 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
Overheat
Question 9
9. You plug your circuit 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
Unplug the washing machine
Question 10
10. Given a foundation wall that is cracked due to horizontal force
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1. Where you have found 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection
Question 2
2. You typically identify a 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
CORRECT ANSWER
As an oil stain
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,Question 3
3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following components EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
CORRECT ANSWER
Bridging
Question 4
4. All of the following are 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
Resloping the cap
Question 5
5. All of the following 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
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,elsewhere in the building.
(c) Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
(d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation
walls.
CORRECT ANSWER
Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
Question 6
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private water supply system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
CORRECT ANSWER
Pressure regulator
Question 7
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-conditioning systems have how many fans?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
CORRECT ANSWER
Two
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, Question 8
8. Insulated metal exterior 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
Overheat
Question 9
9. You plug your circuit 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
Unplug the washing machine
Question 10
10. Given a foundation wall that is cracked due to horizontal force
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