1 of 50
Term
Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with
evidence of burning. What should you do?
A) You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so
this situation will never occur.
B) Check the wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose
connections.
C) Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off, and strip and
reconnect the wire.
D) Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an
electrician should review.
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D) Suggest obtaining the services of A) Recommend installing a metal
a pest control operator. dryer duct vented to the exterior.
, D) Report on the condition,
A) Determine the degree of
and inform the homeowner
immediacy, and report to the
that an electrician should
appropriate parties.
review.
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2 of 50
Term
Water is dripping from the cold water pipes above a gas water
heater. This might be caused by:
A) Exhaust spillage.
B) Short cycling.
C) A cold start.
D) Overfiring.
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B) Floor joist A) Prevent movement.
B) Balloon framing. A) Exhaust spillage.
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3 of 50
Term
,Fireplace flues must extend AT LEAST:
A) Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest
point within 10 feet.
B) Two feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest
point within 10 feet.
C) Thirty inches above roof penetration and 24 inches above the
highest point with eight feet.
D) Three feet above roof penetration and three feet above the
highest point within eight feet.
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A) Three feet above roof
B) Pipe set in gravel running
penetration and two feet
continuously along the exterior of a
above the highest point within
building's foundation footings.
10 feet.
C) They create exit holes which are A) Recommend installing a metal
approximately 1/16 inch in diameter. dryer duct vented to the exterior.
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4 of 50
Term
All of the following statements make an assumption that can
normally be determined by routine home inspection procedures
EXCEPT the:
A) Furnace was operated and found in normal working order.
B) Siding was visually inspected, and no conditions requiring repair
were noted.
, C) House is in sound structural condition.
D) House appears to have a dry basement.
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D) There must be a ground fault C) House is in sound structural
circuit interrupter. condition.
C) Use kick-out flashing into the C) Could cause damage to the
gutter. surface and recommend removal.
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5 of 50
Term
You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in
their office brochure for a fee. In turn, they will promote your firm as
a preferred vendor and recommend you. You should:
A) Accept since it is an acceptable method of marketing.
B) Accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility
to your clients.
C) Refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your
integrity.
D) Refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
Give this one a try later!
Term
Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with
evidence of burning. What should you do?
A) You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so
this situation will never occur.
B) Check the wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose
connections.
C) Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off, and strip and
reconnect the wire.
D) Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an
electrician should review.
Give this one a try later!
D) Suggest obtaining the services of A) Recommend installing a metal
a pest control operator. dryer duct vented to the exterior.
, D) Report on the condition,
A) Determine the degree of
and inform the homeowner
immediacy, and report to the
that an electrician should
appropriate parties.
review.
Don't know?
2 of 50
Term
Water is dripping from the cold water pipes above a gas water
heater. This might be caused by:
A) Exhaust spillage.
B) Short cycling.
C) A cold start.
D) Overfiring.
Give this one a try later!
B) Floor joist A) Prevent movement.
B) Balloon framing. A) Exhaust spillage.
Don't know?
3 of 50
Term
,Fireplace flues must extend AT LEAST:
A) Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest
point within 10 feet.
B) Two feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest
point within 10 feet.
C) Thirty inches above roof penetration and 24 inches above the
highest point with eight feet.
D) Three feet above roof penetration and three feet above the
highest point within eight feet.
Give this one a try later!
A) Three feet above roof
B) Pipe set in gravel running
penetration and two feet
continuously along the exterior of a
above the highest point within
building's foundation footings.
10 feet.
C) They create exit holes which are A) Recommend installing a metal
approximately 1/16 inch in diameter. dryer duct vented to the exterior.
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
All of the following statements make an assumption that can
normally be determined by routine home inspection procedures
EXCEPT the:
A) Furnace was operated and found in normal working order.
B) Siding was visually inspected, and no conditions requiring repair
were noted.
, C) House is in sound structural condition.
D) House appears to have a dry basement.
Give this one a try later!
D) There must be a ground fault C) House is in sound structural
circuit interrupter. condition.
C) Use kick-out flashing into the C) Could cause damage to the
gutter. surface and recommend removal.
Don't know?
5 of 50
Term
You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in
their office brochure for a fee. In turn, they will promote your firm as
a preferred vendor and recommend you. You should:
A) Accept since it is an acceptable method of marketing.
B) Accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility
to your clients.
C) Refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your
integrity.
D) Refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
Give this one a try later!
