1 of 45
Term
You see during your inspection that the air conditioning system has
supply registers in each bedroom, but only one large return register
is located in the center hallway. Your FIRST course of action would
be to:
A. Recommend to your client that return ducts be installed in each
bedroom.
B. Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom.
C. Report that the life of the A/C equipment will be reduced.
D. Report that the A/C system will not work well.
Give this one a try later!
B. report that the toilet was not A) Recommend installing a metal
tested because the valve was off. dryer duct vented to the exterior.
, B. Check to see if the C. Could cause damage to the
bedroom doors are undercut surface and recommend removal.
at the bottom.
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2 of 45
Term
Damage from ice dams could indicate:
A. Over-exposure of shingles or slates.
B. Rain gutters with too low an outer lip.
C. Insufficient attic insulation.
D. Attic vents left open during winter months.
Give this one a try later!
C. the same as for aluminum wiring. B. air admittance valve AAV
C. Insufficient attic insulation. B. The deficiency's implication.
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3 of 45
Term
Two roof trusses passing above an interior hallway have been cut to
install a pull-down attic ladder. There is no cracking or indication of
distress in the walls or ceilings. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate action?
,A. This is not a concern since this is no indication of distress.
B. This is beyond the scope of an inspection and does not need to
be reported.
C. The inspector can evaluate the remaining pieces of the trusses as
if they were site-built.
D. The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a
structural engineer.
Give this one a try later!
D. The inspector should
recommend this situation be B. the hot and neutral conductors
referred to a structural are reversed
engineer.
A. Visually inspect the boiler, report
any visible defects, and note
limitations D. improperly installed materials
that do not allow for expansion.
Though I'd argue that it's C. Report
that the boiler was shut down
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4 of 45
Term
Potable water systems connected to lawn irrigation systems need to
be protected from
A. back siphonage.
, B. excessive water usage.
C. mechanical damage.
D. low water flow.
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A. back siphonage. A. Edison base fuses
C. Tempering valve B. Floor joist
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5 of 45
Term
During your inspection you see small white insects. What do you say
to your clients?
A. Do not say anything.
B. There are termites in this property.
C. There is damage to the structure due to an insect infestation.
D. Suggest obtaining the services of a pest control operator.
Give this one a try later!
A) Recommend installing a metal D. concrete shrinkage from excess
dryer duct vented to the exterior. water at the time of pouring.
Term
You see during your inspection that the air conditioning system has
supply registers in each bedroom, but only one large return register
is located in the center hallway. Your FIRST course of action would
be to:
A. Recommend to your client that return ducts be installed in each
bedroom.
B. Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom.
C. Report that the life of the A/C equipment will be reduced.
D. Report that the A/C system will not work well.
Give this one a try later!
B. report that the toilet was not A) Recommend installing a metal
tested because the valve was off. dryer duct vented to the exterior.
, B. Check to see if the C. Could cause damage to the
bedroom doors are undercut surface and recommend removal.
at the bottom.
Don't know?
2 of 45
Term
Damage from ice dams could indicate:
A. Over-exposure of shingles or slates.
B. Rain gutters with too low an outer lip.
C. Insufficient attic insulation.
D. Attic vents left open during winter months.
Give this one a try later!
C. the same as for aluminum wiring. B. air admittance valve AAV
C. Insufficient attic insulation. B. The deficiency's implication.
Don't know?
3 of 45
Term
Two roof trusses passing above an interior hallway have been cut to
install a pull-down attic ladder. There is no cracking or indication of
distress in the walls or ceilings. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate action?
,A. This is not a concern since this is no indication of distress.
B. This is beyond the scope of an inspection and does not need to
be reported.
C. The inspector can evaluate the remaining pieces of the trusses as
if they were site-built.
D. The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a
structural engineer.
Give this one a try later!
D. The inspector should
recommend this situation be B. the hot and neutral conductors
referred to a structural are reversed
engineer.
A. Visually inspect the boiler, report
any visible defects, and note
limitations D. improperly installed materials
that do not allow for expansion.
Though I'd argue that it's C. Report
that the boiler was shut down
Don't know?
4 of 45
Term
Potable water systems connected to lawn irrigation systems need to
be protected from
A. back siphonage.
, B. excessive water usage.
C. mechanical damage.
D. low water flow.
Give this one a try later!
A. back siphonage. A. Edison base fuses
C. Tempering valve B. Floor joist
Don't know?
5 of 45
Term
During your inspection you see small white insects. What do you say
to your clients?
A. Do not say anything.
B. There are termites in this property.
C. There is damage to the structure due to an insect infestation.
D. Suggest obtaining the services of a pest control operator.
Give this one a try later!
A) Recommend installing a metal D. concrete shrinkage from excess
dryer duct vented to the exterior. water at the time of pouring.
