AHIT Practice Questions With 100%
Complete Solutions 2024
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the
outside walls.
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?
A) Cracks of any width
B) all active and inactive cracks
C) shrinkage cracks
D) horizontal cracks with movement - CORRECT ANSWER-D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... -
CORRECT ANSWER-drain life problem
The function of a beam is to - CORRECT ANSWER-Carry floor and wall loads
horizontally to columns and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - CORRECT ANSWER-Outer 2/3 of joist
(ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Balloon framing studs run from foundation to roof line.
What is NOT part of the structural inspection?
A) foundation walls
B) roof framing members
, C) interior finish material
D) girder and floor joist - CORRECT ANSWER-C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - CORRECT ANSWER-tension
Trusses typically ...
A) can be cut without engineering approval
B) can never be cut
C) have two bearing points
D) are not used - CORRECT ANSWER-C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? -
CORRECT ANSWER-4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-hip
gable
gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - CORRECT ANSWER-shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - CORRECT ANSWER-It is safe and will
not damage the roof covering.
Asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as ?/12 if the roof is first covered
with non-perforated saturated felt paper. - CORRECT ANSWER-2/12
Complete Solutions 2024
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the
outside walls.
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?
A) Cracks of any width
B) all active and inactive cracks
C) shrinkage cracks
D) horizontal cracks with movement - CORRECT ANSWER-D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... -
CORRECT ANSWER-drain life problem
The function of a beam is to - CORRECT ANSWER-Carry floor and wall loads
horizontally to columns and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - CORRECT ANSWER-Outer 2/3 of joist
(ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Balloon framing studs run from foundation to roof line.
What is NOT part of the structural inspection?
A) foundation walls
B) roof framing members
, C) interior finish material
D) girder and floor joist - CORRECT ANSWER-C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - CORRECT ANSWER-tension
Trusses typically ...
A) can be cut without engineering approval
B) can never be cut
C) have two bearing points
D) are not used - CORRECT ANSWER-C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? -
CORRECT ANSWER-4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-hip
gable
gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - CORRECT ANSWER-shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - CORRECT ANSWER-It is safe and will
not damage the roof covering.
Asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as ?/12 if the roof is first covered
with non-perforated saturated felt paper. - CORRECT ANSWER-2/12
