AHIT Top-Rated Exam Questions & Answers

AHIT Top-Rated Exam Questions &
Answers

What can be a sign of slab detachment? - CORRECT ANSWER-cracks along the slab
edge



Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? - CORRECT
ANSWER-There is little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed.



What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - CORRECT ANSWER-shrinkage of the
concrete slab



Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-moisture from soil rising into the house



Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space? -
CORRECT ANSWER-deterioration of framing members



Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered? - CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent
moisture from the soil being released into the crawl space



Ceiling insulation in a crawl space should be installed _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-
with the moisture deterrent layer up



What would not be a cause of bulging or leaning in exterior masonry walls? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a rusting lintel



What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it? - CORRECT
ANSWER-loose brick ties



In which type of framing does the subfloor go only to the inner edge of the wall stud? -
CORRECT ANSWER-balloon framing

,A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-1/6
of the depth



How should plywood subflooring not be laid? - CORRECT ANSWER-parallel to the
joists



In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-sill



Which construction method is common in barns and churches? - CORRECT ANSWER-
post and beam construction



What may happen to the floor as a result of a load-bearing wall being offset from the
supporting beam below it? - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the answers shown

a low spot may appear in the floor along the wall

a ridge may appear above the beam

the joists supporting the wall may be deflected



What is the proper term to describe floors with a continuous slope in one direction? -
CORRECT ANSWER-unlevel



Which of the following can cause a floor to be bouncy? - CORRECT ANSWER-lack of
proper bridging in the joists



In platform framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-sole plate



What condition should be reported as a major defect in the roof structure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-cracked rafters and delaminated sheathing



What condition in the attic can cause plywood roof sheathing to delaminate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-too much moisture in the attic

, Where should insulation in an unfinished attic be laid? - CORRECT ANSWER-on the
floor



Insulation in the attic should be installed _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-with the
moisture deterrent layer toward the heated portion of the house



When should attic vents be open? - CORRECT ANSWER-at all times



Rafters may not be attached to _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-the ledger and wall studs



What is the function of a knee wall in an attic? - CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent the
roof rafters from sagging



H-clips are used to secure roof sheathing to _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-roof
sheathing



What is the function of collar ties? - CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent the roof rafters
from sagging and spreading



At what temperature should the unfinished attic be? - CORRECT ANSWER-the same
as outdoors



Truss uplift is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-a bowing upward of the bottom chord



What type of roof truss is used in vaulted or cathedral ceiling structures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-scissors truss



When should a retaining wall be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-If it is holding back
soil that could affect the house or garage