AHIT Final Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Verified and Updated 2024

AHIT Final Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Verified and Updated 2024 When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? -Correct Answer-if the inspector gets a shock upon touching it What is a subpanel? -Correct Answer-a panel that adds more circuits to the service When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. -Correct Answer- compare amperage rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring? -Correct Answer-in homes built during the mid-1960s to mid-1970s ***Electrical receptacles should be present _____.*** -Correct Answer-every 12' along interior walls According to most standards, the home inspector is required to _____. -Correct Answer-operate all GFCIs ***What is a split receptacle?*** -Correct Answer-one that has a complete circuit for each half of the receptacle How do the standards describe the inspection of a home's electrical system? -Correct Answer-as a visual inspection What is resistance? -Correct Answer-opposition of a material to the flow of electricity What is the measure for electromotive force? -Correct Answer-volts ***What is the most highly recommended method of repairing aluminum branch circuit wiring?*** -Correct Answer-using COPALUM crimp connectors to bond copper to the aluminum wiring at every connection and splice What wire gauge should the service conductors be for a 100-amp electrical service? -Correct Answer-#4 copper or #2 aluminum What can be the cause of driveway upheaval? -Correct Answer-tree roots Which of the following should be reported as a safety hazard? -Correct Answer-balusters too far apart Why should sources of ignition be raised 18" off the floor? -Correct Answer-it keeps the ignition sources away from gasoline vapors When the solvent in paint evaporates too quickly, what can be the result? -Correct Answer- alligatoring What would not be a cause of a sliding glass door rubbing during operation? -Correct Answer-a leaking seal in the window What is the definition of a porch? -Correct Answer-a roofed extension of the house What is the proper pitch for a patio? -Correct Answer-pitched away from the house The most common retaining wall failure is caused by _____. -Correct Answer-inadequate drainage The main problem with stucco is that it _____. -Correct Answer-tends to crack How should the corner moldings on aluminum siding be installed? -Correct Answer-the upper molding overlapping the one below A hinged door that rubs the frame during operation may have _____. -Correct Answer-loose hinge screws Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of _____. -Correct Answer-a leaking insulated glass seal What would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling? -Correct Answer-rotting fascia board What condition is usually the cause of yellow-tipped flames in a gas heating unit? -Correct Answer-lack of combustion air What function does the draft hood or draft diverter play in a heating unit? -Correct Answer-it protects the unit from updrafts What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? -Correct Answer-a flame retention burner What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? -Correct Answer-don't break the seal, then report that the firebox wasn't inspected What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? -Correct Answer-report it as a major repair Which heating system is also called hydronic? -Correct Answer-forced hot water The operating pressure in a forced hot water system for a typical two-story home should be _____. -Correct Answer-12 psi ***Which air conditioning system component removes heat from the pressurized gas and changes the refrigerant to a liquid?*** -Correct Answer-the condenser When should the home inspector turn the air conditioner off immediately? -Correct Answer-if the compressor groans or squeals ***What is the function of the evaporator coil?*** -Correct Answer-to absorb heat into the refrigerant liquid and change it to a gas In what location might the evaporative (swamp) cooler be found? -Correct Answer-Arizona In which direction would refrigerant in an air-cooled heat pump flow when operating in the heating mode? -Correct Answer-opposite that of an air conditioner What should the inspector be sure to do when the heating inspection is finished? -Correct Answer-return controls to their original settings How should the home inspector test a bulge in a plaster wall for detachment from the lath? - Correct Answer-pushing on it gently with the hand ***Which type of facing would be best suited to curved ceiling surfaces?*** -Correct Answer- plaster Parquet squares are made of _____. -Correct Answer-hardwood What is an acceptable distance between the tread of a stairway and its handrail? -Correct Answer-34" to 38" Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings? -Correct Answer-1 or 2 layers over a gypsum board lath What problem can be experienced when a softwood plank subfloor is exposed and used as the finish flooring? -Correct Answer-keeping the joints sealed against spills What condition does discoloration or cloudiness between the lights of a dual-pane window indicate? -Correct Answer-a leaking seal Which of the following conditions might cause a fireplace to smoke? -Correct Answer-negative pressure, blocked flue Moisture/condensation in the attic most directly effects which of the following roof components? -Correct Answer-roof sheathin