Home Inspector Test Module 1 – Practice Questions and Comprehensive Study Guide

Home Inspector Test - Module 1
Building Construction and Safety Standards
Q1. Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a band board?
A. 1/2" diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt.

B. 1/4" diameter stainless steel screw.

C. 3/8" diameter aluminum bolt.

D. 1/2" diameter brass screw.



Q2. Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1 1/2:12 above a single
family house? Assume standard installation of any required underlayment.
A. Asphalt shingles

B. Wood shakes

C. Modified Bitumen

D. Clay tiles



Q3. What is the most appropriate fastener material for a slate shingle roof covering?
A. Aluminum nails

B. Copper nails

C. Galvanized steel nails

D. Stainless steel nails



Q4. A scupper would most likely be located in:
A. A parapet wall.

B. A foundation wall.

C. A basement floor.

, D. A roof valley.



Q5. A collar tie would most likely be found in:
A. The lower part of an attic.

B. The upper part of an attic.

C. The middle part of a wall.

D. The base of a foundation.



Q6. How many energized conductors supply 240 volts, 200 amp, single phase electric service?
A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4



Q7. A circuit breaker protects against too much:
A. Voltage

B. Current

C. Resistance

D. Power



Q8. Which event is most likely to cause an arc flash?
A. Water leaking onto electrical equipment

B. Metal touching an energized conductor

C. Overloading a circuit

D. Using a damaged extension cord