AHIT Final Exam Study Questions and Answers Graded A 2024 With Complete Verified Solutions

When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? - if the inspector gets a shock upon touching it What is a subpanel? - a panel that adds more circuits to the service When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - compare amperage rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring? - in homes built during the mid-1960s to mid-1970s ***Electrical receptacles should be present _____.*** - every 12' along interior walls According to most standards, the home inspector is required to _____. - operate all GFCIs ***What is a split receptacle?*** - 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? - as a visual inspection What is resistance? - opposition of a material to the flow of electricity What is the measure for electromotive force? - volts ***What is the most highly recommended method of repairing aluminum branch circuit wiring?*** - 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? - #4 copper or #2 aluminum What can be the cause of driveway upheaval? - tree roots Which of the following should be reported as a safety hazard? - balusters too far apart Why should sources of ignition be raised 18" off the floor? - it keeps the ignition sources away from gasoline vapors When the solvent in paint evaporates too quickly, what can be the result? - alligatoring What would not be a cause of a sliding glass door rubbing during operation? - a leaking seal in the window What is the definition of a porch? - a roofed extension of the house What is the proper pitch for a patio? - pitched away from the house The most common retaining wall failure is caused by _____. - inadequate drainage The main problem with stucco is that it _____. - tends to crack How should the corner moldings on aluminum siding be installed? - the upper molding overlapping the one below A hinged door that rubs the frame during operation may have _____. - loose hinge screws Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of _____. - a leaking insulated glass seal What would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling? - rotting fascia board What condition is usually the cause of yellow-tipped flames in a gas heating unit? - lack of combustion air What function does the draft hood or draft diverter play in a heating unit? - it protects the unit from updrafts What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - a flame retention burner What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - 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? - report it as a major repair Which heating system is also called hydronic? - forced hot water The operating pressure in a forced hot water system for a typical two-story home should be _____. - 12 psi ***Which air conditioning system component removes heat from the pressurized gas and changes the refrigerant to a liquid?*** - the condenser