Ahit Test Questions And Answers.

What can be a sign of slab detachment? - Answer- cracks along the slab edge Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? - Answer- There is little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed. What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - Answer- shrinkage of the concrete slab Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. - Answer- moisture from soil rising into the house Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space? - Answer- deterioration of framing members Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered? - Answer- to prevent moisture from the soil being released into the crawl space Ceiling insulation in a crawl space should be installed _____. - Answer- with the moisture deterrent layer up What would not be a cause of bulging or leaning in exterior masonry walls? - Answer- a rusting lintel What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it? - Answer- loose brick ties In which type of framing does the subfloor go only to the inner edge of the wall stud? - Answer- balloon framing A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____. - Answer- 1/6 of the depth How should plywood subflooring not be laid? - Answer- parallel to the joists In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - Answer- sill Which construction method is common in barns and churches? - Answer- post and beam construction What may happen to the floor as a result of a load-bearing wall being offset from the supporting beam below it? - Answer- all of the answers shown a low spot may appear in the floor along the wall a ridge may appear above the beam the joists supporting the wall may be deflected