AHIT Practice Questions. | Exam Revision Questions And Correct
Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - Answer -To prevent moisture from
soil
being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... - 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 - Answer -D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... - Answer -
drain life
problem
The function of a beam is to - Answer -Carry floor and wall loads horizontally to columns and the
foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - Answer -Outer 2/3 of joist (ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? - 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 - Answer -C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - 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 - Answer -C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - Answer -exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? - Answer -4
inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - Answer -hip
gable
gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - Answer -shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - 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. - Answer -2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? - Answer -15-20 years
The proper exposure for 18" and 24" shingles is - Answer -7.5" and 10", respectively
It is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over what type of roof sheathing to allow them to
dry
more quickly? - Answer -spaced
What contributes to ice damming? - Answer -inadequate or improperly installed attic insulation
and
ventilation
What copper pipe is the lightest? - Answer -M
Which type of supply pipe will rust from the inside out? - Answer -galvanized
Water flow - relates to volume (gpm) if water pressure is low, water flow will be ____ - Answer -
low
Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - Answer -To prevent moisture from
soil
being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... - 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 - Answer -D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... - Answer -
drain life
problem
The function of a beam is to - Answer -Carry floor and wall loads horizontally to columns and the
foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - Answer -Outer 2/3 of joist (ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? - 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 - Answer -C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - 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 - Answer -C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - Answer -exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? - Answer -4
inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - Answer -hip
gable
gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - Answer -shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - 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. - Answer -2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? - Answer -15-20 years
The proper exposure for 18" and 24" shingles is - Answer -7.5" and 10", respectively
It is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over what type of roof sheathing to allow them to
dry
more quickly? - Answer -spaced
What contributes to ice damming? - Answer -inadequate or improperly installed attic insulation
and
ventilation
What copper pipe is the lightest? - Answer -M
Which type of supply pipe will rust from the inside out? - Answer -galvanized
Water flow - relates to volume (gpm) if water pressure is low, water flow will be ____ - Answer -
low
