AHIT Final Exam 100 Questions with Verified Solutions. | Exam Revision
Questions And Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? - Answer -
if the
inspector gets a shock upon touching it
What is a subpanel? - Answer -a panel that adds more circuits to the service
When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - Answer -compare
amperage
rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring
Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring? - Answer -in homes
built
during the mid-1960s to mid-1970s
***Electrical receptacles should be present _____.*** - Answer -every 12' along interior walls
According to most standards, the home inspector is required to _____. - Answer -operate all GFCIs
***What is a split receptacle?*** - Answer -one that has a complete circuit for each half of the
receptacle
How do the standards describe the inspection of a home's electrical system? - Answer -as a visual
inspection
What is resistance? - Answer -opposition of a material to the flow of electricity
What is the measure for electromotive force? - Answer -volts
***What is the most highly recommended method of repairing aluminum branch circuit
wiring?*** -
Answer -using COPALUM crimp connectors to bond copper to the aluminum wiring at every
connection
and splice
What wire gauge should the service conductors be for a 100-amp electrical service? - Answer -#4
copper
or #2 aluminum
, What can be the cause of driveway upheaval? - Answer -tree roots
Which of the following should be reported as a safety hazard? - Answer -balusters too far apart
Why should sources of ignition be raised 18" off the floor? - Answer -it keeps the ignition sources
away
from gasoline vapors
When the solvent in paint evaporates too quickly, what can be the result? - Answer -alligatoring
What would not be a cause of a sliding glass door rubbing during operation? - Answer -a leaking
seal in
the window
What is the definition of a porch? - Answer -a roofed extension of the house
What is the proper pitch for a patio? - Answer -pitched away from the house
The most common retaining wall failure is caused by _____. - Answer -inadequate drainage
The main problem with stucco is that it _____. - Answer -tends to crack
How should the corner moldings on aluminum siding be installed? - Answer -the upper molding
overlapping the one below
A hinged door that rubs the frame during operation may have _____. - Answer -loose hinge screws
Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of _____. - Answer -a leaking insulated glass
seal
What would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling? - Answer -rotting fascia board
What condition is usually the cause of yellow-tipped flames in a gas heating unit? - Answer -lack
of
combustion air
What function does the draft hood or draft diverter play in a heating unit? - Answer -it protects the
unit
from updrafts
What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - Answer -a flame retention burner
What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - Answer -don't break the
seal,
then report that the firebox wasn't inspected
What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? - Answer -report
it as a
Questions And Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? - Answer -
if the
inspector gets a shock upon touching it
What is a subpanel? - Answer -a panel that adds more circuits to the service
When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - Answer -compare
amperage
rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring
Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring? - Answer -in homes
built
during the mid-1960s to mid-1970s
***Electrical receptacles should be present _____.*** - Answer -every 12' along interior walls
According to most standards, the home inspector is required to _____. - Answer -operate all GFCIs
***What is a split receptacle?*** - Answer -one that has a complete circuit for each half of the
receptacle
How do the standards describe the inspection of a home's electrical system? - Answer -as a visual
inspection
What is resistance? - Answer -opposition of a material to the flow of electricity
What is the measure for electromotive force? - Answer -volts
***What is the most highly recommended method of repairing aluminum branch circuit
wiring?*** -
Answer -using COPALUM crimp connectors to bond copper to the aluminum wiring at every
connection
and splice
What wire gauge should the service conductors be for a 100-amp electrical service? - Answer -#4
copper
or #2 aluminum
, What can be the cause of driveway upheaval? - Answer -tree roots
Which of the following should be reported as a safety hazard? - Answer -balusters too far apart
Why should sources of ignition be raised 18" off the floor? - Answer -it keeps the ignition sources
away
from gasoline vapors
When the solvent in paint evaporates too quickly, what can be the result? - Answer -alligatoring
What would not be a cause of a sliding glass door rubbing during operation? - Answer -a leaking
seal in
the window
What is the definition of a porch? - Answer -a roofed extension of the house
What is the proper pitch for a patio? - Answer -pitched away from the house
The most common retaining wall failure is caused by _____. - Answer -inadequate drainage
The main problem with stucco is that it _____. - Answer -tends to crack
How should the corner moldings on aluminum siding be installed? - Answer -the upper molding
overlapping the one below
A hinged door that rubs the frame during operation may have _____. - Answer -loose hinge screws
Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of _____. - Answer -a leaking insulated glass
seal
What would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling? - Answer -rotting fascia board
What condition is usually the cause of yellow-tipped flames in a gas heating unit? - Answer -lack
of
combustion air
What function does the draft hood or draft diverter play in a heating unit? - Answer -it protects the
unit
from updrafts
What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - Answer -a flame retention burner
What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - Answer -don't break the
seal,
then report that the firebox wasn't inspected
What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? - Answer -report
it as a
