The Interior Inspection: AHIT Exam Questions With Complete Solutions Graded A+

The Interior Inspection: AHIT Exam
Questions With Complete Solutions
Graded A+

Which area in the home can the home inspector bypass during the interior inspection?



A. small rooms

B. foyers

C. closets under stairways

D. none of the answers shown - CORRECT ANSWER-D. none of the answers shown



According to most standards of practice for the interior inspection, the home inspector is
not required to ___________.



A. observe a representative number of doors and windows

B. observe draperies, blinds, and other window treatments

C. report signs of water penetration into the building

D. operate a representative number of doors and windows - CORRECT ANSWER-B.
observe draperies, blinds, and other window treatments



What items are not included in the interior inspection?



A. recreational facilities

B. separation walls between the home and garage

C. walls, ceilings, and floors

D. closets, foyers, and hallways - CORRECT ANSWER-A. recreational facilities



Metal laths are used in the application of which of the following _______.

, A. plaster

B. gypsum board

C. suspended ceilings

D. ceiling tiles - CORRECT ANSWER-A. plaster



Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings?



A. 3 layers over 1" by 4" lath

B. 1 or 2 layers over a gypsum board lath

C. 3 layers over a wire mesh

D. 1 layer over plywood - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 1 or 2 layers over a gypsum board
lath



Which type of facing would be best suited to curved ceiling surfaces?



A. drywall

B. plaster

C. wood planking

D. plywood - CORRECT ANSWER-B. plaster



What causes plaster to become powdery?



A. detachment of the lath

B. too much reworking upon installation

C. being soaked with water

D. settlement of the foundation - CORRECT ANSWER-C. being soaked with water