The Exterior Inspection AHIT Exam Qs & As

The Exterior Inspection AHIT Exam Qs & As Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection? A. screens, awnings, and shutters B. wall framing, if visible C. chimney D. roof drainage system - Answer-A. screens, awnings, and shutters Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection? A. swimming pools B. docks C. awnings D. retaining walls - Answer-D. retaining walls When should a retaining wall be inspected? A. every retaining wall should be inspected B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage D. if bowing is noticed - Answer-C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage Which of the following must be inspected in the exterior inspection? A. storm windows B. garden sheds C. awnings D. wall cladding (siding) - Answer-D. wall cladding (siding) What is NOT a purpose of siding? A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework B. to protect the framework from the elements C. to protect the interior of the structure from the elements D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation - Answer-D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation A metallic material that is used in certain joints and junctures of the roof and walls to prevent water from seeping into the structure is known as ________. A. fascia B. control joints C. tie backs D. flashing - Answer-D. flashing What is clapboard siding? A. wood planks laid horizontally in shiplap style B. wood planks laid vertical with scarfed joints C. wood planks laid vertical with batten D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped - Answer-D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be caused by _______. A. an improper nailing base B. the absence of wall sheathing C. deteriorating paint or finish stain D. nails that are too long - Answer-A. an improper nailing base The primary protection for exterior wood siding is __________. A. fungicide B. formaldehyde C. some form of stain, paint, or finish D. termiticide - Answer-C. some form of stain, paint, or finish Cupping and checking in wood plank siding are signs of _________. A. movement of the frame B. crooked wall studs C. moisture retention D. improper nailing - Answer-C. moisture retention Bulges observed on the interior walls of the structure may indicate a problem with the ___________. A. sill plate B. foundation C. main bearing beam D. studs - Answer-B. foundation Wood siding should end ____ to _____ above