NHIE: Book 1 & 2/exam study guide/questions and answers/correct/verified 100%

NHIE: Book 1 & 2/exam study guide/questions and answers/correct/verified 100%NHIE: Book 1 & 2/exam study guide/questions and answers/correct/verified 100% What monitors the pilot flame in a gas water heater? A. A thermometer B. A thermocouple C. A thermolock D. A pressure gauge - correct answers-B. A thermocouple What are the 3 prohibited traps? A. P trap, S trap and Drum Trap B. Drum Trap, Bell Trap and P Trap C. S Trap, Drum Trap and Bell Trap D. S Trap, Bell Trap and P Trap - correct answers-C. S Trap, Drum Trap and Bell Trap What does an Air Admittance Valve do? A. It detects negative air pressure to allow air into pipes and closes to prevent sewer gases from entering. B. It allows air into vents from the attic C. It detects positive air pressure to allow air into pipes D. It allows air inside the home when negative pressure from the outside is detected - correct answers-A. It detects negative air pressure to allow air into pipes and closes to prevent sewer gases from entering. An accessible shutoff valve for each gas appliance should be located where? A. At the main gas line or within 8 feet from appliance B. In the same room as appliance and within 6 feet from appliance C. On the appliance or within 15 feet from appliance D. In the same room as appliance and within 12 feet from appliance. - correct answers-B. In the same room as appliance and within 6 feet from appliance What are the 3 most common kinds of retaining walls made from? A. Metal, Masonry, Concrete B. Wood, Metal, PVC C. Wood, Masonry, Concrete D. Gravel, Wood, Cement - correct answers-C. Wood, Masonry, Concrete CMU stands for ____________. A. Concrete Masonry Unit B. Cement Masonry Unit C. Cinder Block Masonry Unit D. Compressed Masonry Unit - correct answers-A. Concrete Masonry Unit CMUs in taller retaining walls should be grouted and reinforced with _______. A. Steel B. Mortar C. Wood D. Brick - correct answers-A. Steel Retaining walls should have _______ on the outside to secure the wall. A. beams B. shoring (vertical posts) C. pillars D. columns - correct answers-B. shoring (vertical posts) Retaining walls can be anchored through the soil using _____________. A. concrete B. concrete and tie-backs C. deadman and tie-backs D. shoring posts - correct answers-C. deadman, tie-backs Proper slope away from foundation within the first 10 feet should be how many inches? A. 5 inches B. 6 inches C. 4 inches D. 8 inches - correct answers-B. 6 inches Spalling and efflorescence is usually an indication of _______________. A. An earthquake B. Foundation damage C. Settlement D. Water management problems - correct answers-D. Water management problems What is the crumbling of surface bricks, blocks or concrete called? A. Spalling B. Efflorescence C. Settlement D. Step Crack - correct answers-A. Spalling Plants should be at least_________ from the house. A. 2 feet B. 1 foot C. 3 feet D. No distance required - correct answers-B. 1 foot A door leading to a pool should be _________. A. only self-closing B. over 4 feet tall C. self-closing and self-latching. D. made of metal - correct answers-C. self-closing and self-latching. A pool fence's horizontal member should be at least ________ apart to prevent climbing. A. 45" B. 44" C. 36" D. 30" - correct answers-A. 45" Gates should swing _____ from the pool. A. toward B. away C. not swing D. it doesn't matter - correct answers-B. away What does EIFS stand for? A. Exterior Irrigation and Floor System B. Electrical Integrated Fiber System C. Exterior Insulation and Finish System D. Electrical Insulation and Finish System - correct answers-C. Exterior Insulation and Finish System Types of veneers (wall coverings) methods: A. Attached, Anchored, Adhered B. Able, Adorned, Adhered C. Attached, Asphalt, Adorned D. Casement, Attached, Anchored - correct answers-A. Attached, Anchored, Adhered All types of siding, including EIFS are _______ veneers. A. Anchored B. Attached C. Adhered - correct answers-B. Attached Brick and natural stone are _________ veneers and are attached to the house. A. Anchored B. Attached C. Adhered - correct answers-A. Anchored Stucco and artificial stone are _________ veneers and are attached to the house with mortar. A. Anchored B. Attached C. Adhered - correct answers-C. Adhered Damaged, deteriorating, pealing and oxidation are typical defects in what kind of siding? A. Aluminum B. Wood C. Vinyl D. Masonry - correct answers-A. Aluminum What type of flashing should be used around windows and doors when vinyl siding is used? A. J Flashing B. R flashing C. L flashing D. Z flashing - correct answers-A. J Flashing What type of flashing is used above window and door header trim? A. Z flashing B. L Flashing C. D flashing D. J flashing - correct answers-B. L Flashing What type of flashing is used at horizontal seams? A. L flashing B. J flashing C. Z Flashing D. G flashing - correct answers-C. Z Flashing Exterior doors are supported by ______ and ______ studs. A. queen, lintel B. jack, king C. metal, anchored D. beam, reinforced - correct answers-B. jack, king An egress of the door should be _______ inches wide and _______ inches deep A. 36, 36 B. 30, 40 C. 36, 40 D. 38,38 - correct answers-A. 36,36 Two sashes that move is a __________ window. A. Awning B. Hopper C. Double-hung D. Fixed-pane - correct answers-C. Double-hung A window that is hinges at the top and opens outward is a_________ window. A. Awning B. Hopper C. Double-hung D. Fixed-pane - correct answers-A. Awning A window hinged at the bottom and opens inward is a _______ window. A. Awning B. Hopper C. Double-hung D. Fixed-pane - correct answers-B. Hopper A _________ window does not open or close A. Awning B. Hopper C. Double-hung D. Fixed-pane - correct answers-D. Fixed-pane A______ window opens from a center hinge or pin. A. Awning B. Hopper C. Double-hung D. Pivot - correct answers-D. Pivot If a window is installed near a door, safety glazing is required within ________ inches of the door. A. 40 B. 32 C. 24 D. No set distance - correct answers-C.