American Home Inspector Training (AHIT) Questions
With Correct Answers Graded A+
All of the following are true of truss uplift EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-it is a bigger problem in
warm weather
What are horizontal structural members that help to support the roof and prevent rafter spread by
connecting opposite pairs of rafters☑️Correct Ans-collar ties
Layers of roof covering have been added to a sloped roof over time. To absorb some of the add-
roof-load, rafters can be supported with any of the following EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-Joists
In a flat roof, rafters are called roof☑️Correct Ans-Joists
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:☑️Correct Ans-the Inspector must always
enter the attic space to complete the Inspection
An Inspector should report which of the following if found during a driveway or sidewalk
Inspection?☑️Correct Ans-pitting, upheaval, and sunken areas
trip hazard
Negatives slope
(all of the answers shown)
,What problem can be caused by poor construction, an insufficient base, tree roots, or stone
moving to the surface after years of frost heaving?☑️Correct Ans-Upheaval
A patio should☑️Correct Ans-slope away from the house
All of the following statements about driveways are true EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-They must be
paved
Mud-jacking is a method of leveling a concrete surface by pumping grout or foam through the
concrete from below to raise the surface. it can be used to repair what problem☑️Correct Ans-
Sunken areas
Pitting can be the result of☑️Correct Ans-an insufficient base.
Stones moving to the surface because of frost heaving.
tree roots
(none of the answers shown)
What deficiencies did you notice in the previous scenario #1☑️Correct Ans-The joints hanger is
missing nails.
How should the issues be reported☑️Correct Ans-I recommend that a qualified contractor
properly nail the joints hanger.
, All of the following are true about the floorboards of a deck EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-They
should be fastened as closely together as possible
The key to determining that a structure is a deck rather is☑️Correct Ans-the supports
When inspecting a set of strains on the exterior of a building, the Inspector must check all of the
following EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-(Balusters are at least 5 inches apart)
All risers are the same height and all treads are the same depth.
Wooden steps are not flexible.
Brick stairways contain no loose bricks.
A roofed extension of the house that is built as part of the house is called a.☑️Correct Ans-
porch
Structural problems on a balcony are most common where the☑️Correct Ans-balcony meets the
wall of the house
All of the following are true about floorboards of a deck EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-they should
be fastened as closely together as possible
Double hot-dipped galvanized or stainless fasteners and specially treated joist hangers are
required when☑️Correct Ans-certain types of pressure-treated wood are used
With Correct Answers Graded A+
All of the following are true of truss uplift EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-it is a bigger problem in
warm weather
What are horizontal structural members that help to support the roof and prevent rafter spread by
connecting opposite pairs of rafters☑️Correct Ans-collar ties
Layers of roof covering have been added to a sloped roof over time. To absorb some of the add-
roof-load, rafters can be supported with any of the following EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-Joists
In a flat roof, rafters are called roof☑️Correct Ans-Joists
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:☑️Correct Ans-the Inspector must always
enter the attic space to complete the Inspection
An Inspector should report which of the following if found during a driveway or sidewalk
Inspection?☑️Correct Ans-pitting, upheaval, and sunken areas
trip hazard
Negatives slope
(all of the answers shown)
,What problem can be caused by poor construction, an insufficient base, tree roots, or stone
moving to the surface after years of frost heaving?☑️Correct Ans-Upheaval
A patio should☑️Correct Ans-slope away from the house
All of the following statements about driveways are true EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-They must be
paved
Mud-jacking is a method of leveling a concrete surface by pumping grout or foam through the
concrete from below to raise the surface. it can be used to repair what problem☑️Correct Ans-
Sunken areas
Pitting can be the result of☑️Correct Ans-an insufficient base.
Stones moving to the surface because of frost heaving.
tree roots
(none of the answers shown)
What deficiencies did you notice in the previous scenario #1☑️Correct Ans-The joints hanger is
missing nails.
How should the issues be reported☑️Correct Ans-I recommend that a qualified contractor
properly nail the joints hanger.
, All of the following are true about the floorboards of a deck EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-They
should be fastened as closely together as possible
The key to determining that a structure is a deck rather is☑️Correct Ans-the supports
When inspecting a set of strains on the exterior of a building, the Inspector must check all of the
following EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-(Balusters are at least 5 inches apart)
All risers are the same height and all treads are the same depth.
Wooden steps are not flexible.
Brick stairways contain no loose bricks.
A roofed extension of the house that is built as part of the house is called a.☑️Correct Ans-
porch
Structural problems on a balcony are most common where the☑️Correct Ans-balcony meets the
wall of the house
All of the following are true about floorboards of a deck EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-they should
be fastened as closely together as possible
Double hot-dipped galvanized or stainless fasteners and specially treated joist hangers are
required when☑️Correct Ans-certain types of pressure-treated wood are used
