AHIT Structural Inspection (2) Test with All Correct &
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Footings are ✔Correct Answer-Base where foundation rests
A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ .
✔Correct Answer-Above grade walls, footings
Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ ✔Correct
Answer-Girders, ground
Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall loads to
the foundation and columns. (true/false) ✔Correct Answer-True
Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________.
✔Correct Answer-Ceiling, floor
Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member ___________
✔Correct Answer-Pushes, shorter/smaller
Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ ✔Correct
Answer-Pulls, longer/larger
Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite directions
(true/false) ✔Correct Answer-True
Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing
(true/false) ✔Correct Answer-True
Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) ✔Correct Answer-1. Settlement of structure
2. Uneven settlement
3. Remodeling (new load)
4. Failure of materials
5. Soil compacting/washing away
Angled Cracks appear when the upload and download __________________ ✔Correct
Answer-Offset each other
Horizontal cracks are an indication of _____________ ✔Correct Answer-Pressure being
applied from the outside
, V-cracks indicate ____________ ✔Correct Answer-Wall is settling more at the ends than the
middle.
A step-crack is an angled crack that might appear along ___________ ✔Correct Answer-
Mortar block joints in an angled direction
Spalling ✔Correct Answer-Crumbling or falling away of surface
Racking ✔Correct Answer-Leaning/twisting
In platform framing, one story is build on top of the other and the subfloor goes under
___________ ✔Correct Answer-Sole plate
In balloon framing, long vertical studs and corner posts run from foundation to roof. Subfloor
goes to inner edge of ___________ ✔Correct Answer-Wall stud
Rafters are designed to ______________ ✔Correct Answer-Support roof sheathing and
transmit load of the roof to bearing walls and beams.
Rafter Spread is a phenomenon where ___________ ✔Correct Answer-Roof load bearing on
the rafters forces them outward
Collar ties connect opposite pairs of rafters together to prevent sag and spread (true/false)
✔Correct Answer-True
What type of wall runs from ceiling joists to rafters prevent sag? ✔Correct Answer-Knee walls
Perlins run ___________ to the rafters ✔Correct Answer-Perpendicular
What is the overall purpose of a structural inspection?
a. To check for code compliance
b. To identify major structural deficiencies
c. To recommend inspection by an engineer
d. To report signs of water penetration ✔Correct Answer-B
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to a home inspector?
a. Attic
b. Crawl space
c. Footings
d. Foundation ✔Correct Answer-C
When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space?
a. When access is obstructed
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Footings are ✔Correct Answer-Base where foundation rests
A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ .
✔Correct Answer-Above grade walls, footings
Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ ✔Correct
Answer-Girders, ground
Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall loads to
the foundation and columns. (true/false) ✔Correct Answer-True
Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________.
✔Correct Answer-Ceiling, floor
Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member ___________
✔Correct Answer-Pushes, shorter/smaller
Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ ✔Correct
Answer-Pulls, longer/larger
Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite directions
(true/false) ✔Correct Answer-True
Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing
(true/false) ✔Correct Answer-True
Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) ✔Correct Answer-1. Settlement of structure
2. Uneven settlement
3. Remodeling (new load)
4. Failure of materials
5. Soil compacting/washing away
Angled Cracks appear when the upload and download __________________ ✔Correct
Answer-Offset each other
Horizontal cracks are an indication of _____________ ✔Correct Answer-Pressure being
applied from the outside
, V-cracks indicate ____________ ✔Correct Answer-Wall is settling more at the ends than the
middle.
A step-crack is an angled crack that might appear along ___________ ✔Correct Answer-
Mortar block joints in an angled direction
Spalling ✔Correct Answer-Crumbling or falling away of surface
Racking ✔Correct Answer-Leaning/twisting
In platform framing, one story is build on top of the other and the subfloor goes under
___________ ✔Correct Answer-Sole plate
In balloon framing, long vertical studs and corner posts run from foundation to roof. Subfloor
goes to inner edge of ___________ ✔Correct Answer-Wall stud
Rafters are designed to ______________ ✔Correct Answer-Support roof sheathing and
transmit load of the roof to bearing walls and beams.
Rafter Spread is a phenomenon where ___________ ✔Correct Answer-Roof load bearing on
the rafters forces them outward
Collar ties connect opposite pairs of rafters together to prevent sag and spread (true/false)
✔Correct Answer-True
What type of wall runs from ceiling joists to rafters prevent sag? ✔Correct Answer-Knee walls
Perlins run ___________ to the rafters ✔Correct Answer-Perpendicular
What is the overall purpose of a structural inspection?
a. To check for code compliance
b. To identify major structural deficiencies
c. To recommend inspection by an engineer
d. To report signs of water penetration ✔Correct Answer-B
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to a home inspector?
a. Attic
b. Crawl space
c. Footings
d. Foundation ✔Correct Answer-C
When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space?
a. When access is obstructed
