AHIT STUDY GUIDE SUMMARY COMPLETE TEST
BANK WITH FULLY SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls . Answer: D. retaining walls
◉When should a retaining wall be inspected?
A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
D. if bowing is noticed . Answer: C. if it is holding back soil that could
affect the house or garage
◉Which of the following must be inspected in the exterior inspection?
,A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding) . Answer: D. wall cladding (siding)
◉What is NOT a purpose of siding?
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the elements
D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation .
Answer: D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the
foundation
◉A metallic material that is used in certain joints and junctures of the
roof and walls to prevent water from seeping into the structure is known
as ________.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing . Answer: D. flashing
, ◉What is clapboard siding?
A. wood planks laid horizontally in shiplap style
B. wood planks laid vertical with scarfed joints
C. wood planks laid vertical with batten
D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped . Answer: D. wood
planks laid horizontally and overlapped
◉Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be caused by
_______.
A. an improper nailing base
B. the absence of wall sheathing
C. deteriorating paint or finish stain
D. nails that are too long . Answer: A. an improper nailing base
◉The primary protection for exterior wood siding is __________.
A. fungicide
B. formaldehyde
C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
D. termiticide . Answer: C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
BANK WITH FULLY SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls . Answer: D. retaining walls
◉When should a retaining wall be inspected?
A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
D. if bowing is noticed . Answer: C. if it is holding back soil that could
affect the house or garage
◉Which of the following must be inspected in the exterior inspection?
,A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding) . Answer: D. wall cladding (siding)
◉What is NOT a purpose of siding?
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the elements
D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation .
Answer: D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the
foundation
◉A metallic material that is used in certain joints and junctures of the
roof and walls to prevent water from seeping into the structure is known
as ________.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing . Answer: D. flashing
, ◉What is clapboard siding?
A. wood planks laid horizontally in shiplap style
B. wood planks laid vertical with scarfed joints
C. wood planks laid vertical with batten
D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped . Answer: D. wood
planks laid horizontally and overlapped
◉Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be caused by
_______.
A. an improper nailing base
B. the absence of wall sheathing
C. deteriorating paint or finish stain
D. nails that are too long . Answer: A. an improper nailing base
◉The primary protection for exterior wood siding is __________.
A. fungicide
B. formaldehyde
C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
D. termiticide . Answer: C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
