AHIT exam Questions With Verified Correct
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What can be a sign of slab detachment?
cracks along the slab edge
Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space?
There is little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed.
What is not a likely cause of slab settlement?
shrinkage of the concrete slab
Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____.
moisture from soil rising into the house
Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space?
deterioration of framing members
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered?
to prevent moisture from the soil being released into the crawl space
Ceiling insulation in a crawl space should be installed _____.
with the moisture deterrent layer up
What would not be a cause of bulging or leaning in exterior masonry walls?
a rusting lintel
What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it?
loose brick ties
In which type of framing does the subfloor go only to the inner edge of the wall stud?
balloon framing
,A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____.
1/6 of the depth
How should plywood subflooring not be laid?
parallel to the joists
In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____.
sill
Which construction method is common in barns and churches?
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?
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?
unlevel
Which of the following can cause a floor to be bouncy?
lack of proper bridging in the joists
In platform framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____.
sole plate
What condition should be reported as a major defect in the roof structure?
cracked rafters and delaminated sheathing
What condition in the attic can cause plywood roof sheathing to delaminate?
, too much moisture in the attic
Where should insulation in an unfinished attic be laid?
on the floor
Insulation in the attic should be installed _____.
with the moisture deterrent layer toward the heated portion of the house
When should attic vents be open?
at all times
Rafters may not be attached to _____.
the ledger and wall studs
What is the function of a knee wall in an attic?
to prevent the roof rafters from sagging
H-clips are used to secure roof sheathing to _____.
roof sheathing
What is the function of collar ties?
to prevent the roof rafters from sagging and spreading
At what temperature should the unfinished attic be?
the same as outdoors
Truss uplift is _____.
a bowing upward of the bottom chord
What type of roof truss is used in vaulted or cathedral ceiling structures?
scissors truss
When should a retaining wall be inspected?
Answers!
What can be a sign of slab detachment?
cracks along the slab edge
Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space?
There is little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed.
What is not a likely cause of slab settlement?
shrinkage of the concrete slab
Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____.
moisture from soil rising into the house
Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space?
deterioration of framing members
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered?
to prevent moisture from the soil being released into the crawl space
Ceiling insulation in a crawl space should be installed _____.
with the moisture deterrent layer up
What would not be a cause of bulging or leaning in exterior masonry walls?
a rusting lintel
What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it?
loose brick ties
In which type of framing does the subfloor go only to the inner edge of the wall stud?
balloon framing
,A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____.
1/6 of the depth
How should plywood subflooring not be laid?
parallel to the joists
In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____.
sill
Which construction method is common in barns and churches?
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?
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?
unlevel
Which of the following can cause a floor to be bouncy?
lack of proper bridging in the joists
In platform framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____.
sole plate
What condition should be reported as a major defect in the roof structure?
cracked rafters and delaminated sheathing
What condition in the attic can cause plywood roof sheathing to delaminate?
, too much moisture in the attic
Where should insulation in an unfinished attic be laid?
on the floor
Insulation in the attic should be installed _____.
with the moisture deterrent layer toward the heated portion of the house
When should attic vents be open?
at all times
Rafters may not be attached to _____.
the ledger and wall studs
What is the function of a knee wall in an attic?
to prevent the roof rafters from sagging
H-clips are used to secure roof sheathing to _____.
roof sheathing
What is the function of collar ties?
to prevent the roof rafters from sagging and spreading
At what temperature should the unfinished attic be?
the same as outdoors
Truss uplift is _____.
a bowing upward of the bottom chord
What type of roof truss is used in vaulted or cathedral ceiling structures?
scissors truss
When should a retaining wall be inspected?
