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If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished surface. What tool would be the best choice
to verify dampness? A non-contact moisture meter
Gas fired furnace heat exchangers most often fail from? Rust and metal fatigue
Relative Humditiy (RH) is expressed as? Percentage
Connections of dissimilar metal in plumbing system, such as galvanized steel pipe and copper
pipe, will usually cause? Electrolysis
Which has the least effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system? Joist width
The normal MAXIMUM rise of residential stair treads is ? 7 3/4 inches
An ungrounded receptacle May be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed?
Upstream from the receptacle
Circuit breakers protect the wire from? An electrical overload
In a forced air heating system containing a split system air conditioner and a humidifier,
humidity is reduced by? Condensation at the evaporator coil
A home inspection MUST include the type of roof material and ? The method of observation
Water hammer can occur as a result of ? A lack of air chambers
,If a system designed for use with natural gas is supplied with propane gas? The flame will be
too high unless a smaller orifice is installed
When looking at the exterior wall of a 60 year old brick masonry house with a gable roof, you
notice a horizontal crack in the mortar and onward brick displacement along the gutter edge of
the roof. The displacement is greater at the center of the top three courses of brick. This
condition is most likely caused by ? Improper ceiling joist installation
You inspect a word framed cantilevered balcony of a second story bedroom. You find significant
wood deterioration ( at least one half member depth) of all cantilever joists at the bearing point
of the house. You should? Notify the occupants of the significant hazard, advise immediate
repair to both the occupant and client in the report.
When a cooling unit is located in an attic where damage may result from condensate overflow?
An auxiliary condensate drain system is required
Asphalt shingles are NOT allowed to be installed on roofs with slopes less than? 2in 12.
If a poured concrete foundation has an usually large number of vertical cracks, each no wider
than 1/32 inch, the cause is likely to be? Shrinkage of the concrete from excess water at the
time of pouring.
Where should squash blocks(web blocking) be found in a wood I-joist floor system? At
bearing ends and load bearing walls above with support girders below.
Columns typically support what? Girders
In a new construction, the minimum overhead electrical service clearances are? Walkway:
10ft roadway: 18ft deck: 10ft
, During a summertime inspection, what could indicate chronic condensation problems in an
attain? There are gray/black stains on the north side roof sheathing.
Ice damming at the eaves may be caused by? Inadequate attic insulation
The purpose of flashing on a roof is to? Shed Water onto roofing materials
The house you are inspecting currently has a gas fired furnace or boiler. Each of the following
clues may indicate that the house also has an abandoned buried if you were oil storage tank
except ? The brick chimney serving the furnace or boiler has deteriorated mortar joints at
the bottom.
While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure 28°F temperature differential
between the interior supply and return air. You should suspect? Dirty filter
What is the minimum electrical service drop clearance from a residential driveway? 12 ft
Roof truss uplift can cause cracks to form at? Interior wall/ceiling intersections
When measuring the temperature drop across the evaporator in a central air conditioning
system, they properly running unit on a humid summer day should read between 15 and 25
degrees F
Knob and tube wiring may be acceptable if it's not? Covered by insulation
The maximum acceptable variation in riser heights within a flight of stairs is? 3/8 inch
While conducting an inspection, your ladder falls over and breaks the homeowners priceless
Ming vase. What type of insurance is needed to cover the replacement? General liability
Correct Answers
If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished surface. What tool would be the best choice
to verify dampness? A non-contact moisture meter
Gas fired furnace heat exchangers most often fail from? Rust and metal fatigue
Relative Humditiy (RH) is expressed as? Percentage
Connections of dissimilar metal in plumbing system, such as galvanized steel pipe and copper
pipe, will usually cause? Electrolysis
Which has the least effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system? Joist width
The normal MAXIMUM rise of residential stair treads is ? 7 3/4 inches
An ungrounded receptacle May be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed?
Upstream from the receptacle
Circuit breakers protect the wire from? An electrical overload
In a forced air heating system containing a split system air conditioner and a humidifier,
humidity is reduced by? Condensation at the evaporator coil
A home inspection MUST include the type of roof material and ? The method of observation
Water hammer can occur as a result of ? A lack of air chambers
,If a system designed for use with natural gas is supplied with propane gas? The flame will be
too high unless a smaller orifice is installed
When looking at the exterior wall of a 60 year old brick masonry house with a gable roof, you
notice a horizontal crack in the mortar and onward brick displacement along the gutter edge of
the roof. The displacement is greater at the center of the top three courses of brick. This
condition is most likely caused by ? Improper ceiling joist installation
You inspect a word framed cantilevered balcony of a second story bedroom. You find significant
wood deterioration ( at least one half member depth) of all cantilever joists at the bearing point
of the house. You should? Notify the occupants of the significant hazard, advise immediate
repair to both the occupant and client in the report.
When a cooling unit is located in an attic where damage may result from condensate overflow?
An auxiliary condensate drain system is required
Asphalt shingles are NOT allowed to be installed on roofs with slopes less than? 2in 12.
If a poured concrete foundation has an usually large number of vertical cracks, each no wider
than 1/32 inch, the cause is likely to be? Shrinkage of the concrete from excess water at the
time of pouring.
Where should squash blocks(web blocking) be found in a wood I-joist floor system? At
bearing ends and load bearing walls above with support girders below.
Columns typically support what? Girders
In a new construction, the minimum overhead electrical service clearances are? Walkway:
10ft roadway: 18ft deck: 10ft
, During a summertime inspection, what could indicate chronic condensation problems in an
attain? There are gray/black stains on the north side roof sheathing.
Ice damming at the eaves may be caused by? Inadequate attic insulation
The purpose of flashing on a roof is to? Shed Water onto roofing materials
The house you are inspecting currently has a gas fired furnace or boiler. Each of the following
clues may indicate that the house also has an abandoned buried if you were oil storage tank
except ? The brick chimney serving the furnace or boiler has deteriorated mortar joints at
the bottom.
While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure 28°F temperature differential
between the interior supply and return air. You should suspect? Dirty filter
What is the minimum electrical service drop clearance from a residential driveway? 12 ft
Roof truss uplift can cause cracks to form at? Interior wall/ceiling intersections
When measuring the temperature drop across the evaporator in a central air conditioning
system, they properly running unit on a humid summer day should read between 15 and 25
degrees F
Knob and tube wiring may be acceptable if it's not? Covered by insulation
The maximum acceptable variation in riser heights within a flight of stairs is? 3/8 inch
While conducting an inspection, your ladder falls over and breaks the homeowners priceless
Ming vase. What type of insurance is needed to cover the replacement? General liability
