Home Inspector National Exam Prep| 65 Questions| Accurate Solutions!!

It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. - ANSWER 1 What BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." - ANSWER Conclusion Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener - ANSWER A pin hole in the heat exchanger The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in. - ANSWER 9 inches Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: - ANSWER Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): - ANSWER Potential safety issue EIFS is a siding material that: - ANSWER Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an): - ANSWER Approved brace or box What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system? - ANSWER Sensible and latent heat Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value? a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces - ANSWER 6" fiberglass batt insulation An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of construction. What choices shows the methods of construction in order from first developed to most recently developed? - ANSWER Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur? - ANSWER At the corners of the installation, such as around windows An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two things be related? - ANSWER The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in appearance. - ANSWER Floor joist T/F: The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof drainage system. - ANSWER False You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room. a. A small window b. The doorknob on the closet door c. Nails or screws in the floor d. None of the above - ANSWER Nails or screws in the floor Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building.What area is not one of them? - ANSWER An office or bedroom The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What is the angle? - ANSWER 3/12 What BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." - ANSWER Conclusion