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If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished surface. What tool would be the best choice
to verify dampness? ✔Correct Answer-A non-contact moisture meter
Gas fired furnace heat exchangers most often fail from? ✔Correct Answer-Rust and metal
fatigue
Relative Humditiy (RH) is expressed as? ✔Correct Answer-Percentage
Connections of dissimilar metal in plumbing system, such as galvanized steel pipe and copper
pipe, will usually cause? ✔Correct Answer-Electrolysis
Which has the least effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system? ✔Correct
Answer-Joist width
The normal MAXIMUM rise of residential stair treads is ? ✔Correct Answer-7 3/4 inches
An ungrounded receptacle May be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed?
✔Correct Answer-Upstream from the receptacle
Circuit breakers protect the wire from? ✔Correct Answer-An electrical overload
In a forced air heating system containing a split system air conditioner and a humidifier,
humidity is reduced by? ✔Correct Answer-Condensation at the evaporator coil
A home inspection MUST include the type of roof material and ? ✔Correct Answer-The
method of observation
Water hammer can occur as a result of ? ✔Correct Answer-A lack of air chambers
If a system designed for use with natural gas is supplied with propane gas? ✔Correct Answer-
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 ? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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?
✔Correct Answer-An auxiliary condensate drain system is required
Asphalt shingles are NOT allowed to be installed on roofs with slopes less than? ✔Correct
Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct
Answer-At bearing ends and load bearing walls above with support girders below.
Columns typically support what? ✔Correct Answer-Girders
In a new construction, the minimum overhead electrical service clearances are? ✔Correct
Answer-Walkway: 10ft roadway: 18ft deck: 10ft
During a summertime inspection, what could indicate chronic condensation problems in an
attain? ✔Correct Answer-There are gray/black stains on the north side roof sheathing.
Ice damming at the eaves may be caused by? ✔Correct Answer-Inadequate attic insulation
The purpose of flashing on a roof is to? ✔Correct Answer-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 ? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-Dirty filter
What is the minimum electrical service drop clearance from a residential driveway? ✔Correct
Answer-12 ft
Roof truss uplift can cause cracks to form at? ✔Correct Answer-Interior wall/ceiling
intersections
Verified Answers |Actual Complete Update |Already
Graded A+
If water infiltration is suspected behind a finished surface. What tool would be the best choice
to verify dampness? ✔Correct Answer-A non-contact moisture meter
Gas fired furnace heat exchangers most often fail from? ✔Correct Answer-Rust and metal
fatigue
Relative Humditiy (RH) is expressed as? ✔Correct Answer-Percentage
Connections of dissimilar metal in plumbing system, such as galvanized steel pipe and copper
pipe, will usually cause? ✔Correct Answer-Electrolysis
Which has the least effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system? ✔Correct
Answer-Joist width
The normal MAXIMUM rise of residential stair treads is ? ✔Correct Answer-7 3/4 inches
An ungrounded receptacle May be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed?
✔Correct Answer-Upstream from the receptacle
Circuit breakers protect the wire from? ✔Correct Answer-An electrical overload
In a forced air heating system containing a split system air conditioner and a humidifier,
humidity is reduced by? ✔Correct Answer-Condensation at the evaporator coil
A home inspection MUST include the type of roof material and ? ✔Correct Answer-The
method of observation
Water hammer can occur as a result of ? ✔Correct Answer-A lack of air chambers
If a system designed for use with natural gas is supplied with propane gas? ✔Correct Answer-
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 ? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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?
✔Correct Answer-An auxiliary condensate drain system is required
Asphalt shingles are NOT allowed to be installed on roofs with slopes less than? ✔Correct
Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct
Answer-At bearing ends and load bearing walls above with support girders below.
Columns typically support what? ✔Correct Answer-Girders
In a new construction, the minimum overhead electrical service clearances are? ✔Correct
Answer-Walkway: 10ft roadway: 18ft deck: 10ft
During a summertime inspection, what could indicate chronic condensation problems in an
attain? ✔Correct Answer-There are gray/black stains on the north side roof sheathing.
Ice damming at the eaves may be caused by? ✔Correct Answer-Inadequate attic insulation
The purpose of flashing on a roof is to? ✔Correct Answer-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 ? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-Dirty filter
What is the minimum electrical service drop clearance from a residential driveway? ✔Correct
Answer-12 ft
Roof truss uplift can cause cracks to form at? ✔Correct Answer-Interior wall/ceiling
intersections
