Question 1
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______
inch drop per foot for six feet.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 2
What BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition
for its age."
CORRECT ANSWER
Conclusion
Question 3
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin
hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and
temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
CORRECT ANSWER
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
Question 4
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
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,CORRECT ANSWER
9 inches
Question 5
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because:
CORRECT ANSWER
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Question 6
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the
bulging plaster is a(n):
CORRECT ANSWER
Potential safety issue
Question 7
EIFS is a siding material that:
CORRECT ANSWER
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
Question 8
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an):
CORRECT ANSWER
Approved brace or box
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, Question 9
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling
loads for an HVAC system?
CORRECT ANSWER
Sensible and latent heat
Question 10
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
CORRECT ANSWER
6" fiberglass batt insulation
Question 11
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of
construction. What choices shows the methods of construction in order from first
developed to most recently developed?
CORRECT ANSWER
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
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It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______
inch drop per foot for six feet.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 2
What BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition
for its age."
CORRECT ANSWER
Conclusion
Question 3
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin
hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and
temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
CORRECT ANSWER
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
Question 4
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
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9 inches
Question 5
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because:
CORRECT ANSWER
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Question 6
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the
bulging plaster is a(n):
CORRECT ANSWER
Potential safety issue
Question 7
EIFS is a siding material that:
CORRECT ANSWER
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
Question 8
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an):
CORRECT ANSWER
Approved brace or box
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, Question 9
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling
loads for an HVAC system?
CORRECT ANSWER
Sensible and latent heat
Question 10
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
CORRECT ANSWER
6" fiberglass batt insulation
Question 11
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of
construction. What choices shows the methods of construction in order from first
developed to most recently developed?
CORRECT ANSWER
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
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