AHIT FINAL EXAM COMPLETE ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉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
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉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
