AHIT ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT
⩥ How should corner moldings on aluminum sliding be installed?.
Answer: upper molding overlapping
⩥ A hinge door that rubs the frame 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: A
rotting fascia board
⩥ What is most highly recommended for repairing
aluminum branch circuit wiring?. Answer: Copalum
⩥ 100 amp electrical service. Answer: #4 copper & # 2 aluminum
⩥ Why should sources of ignition be 18" off the floor?. Answer: Keeps
ignition sources away from gas vapors
, ⩥ When solvent in paint evaporates to quickly it causes ______.
Answer: Alligatoring
⩥ Proper pitch for a patio. Answer: pitched away
⩥ Most common retaining wall failure. Answer: inadequate drainage
⩥ Stucco's main problem. Answer: tends to crack
⩥ What condition usually the cause of yellow tipped flames in a gas
heating?. Answer: lack of combustion air
⩥ What function does the draft hood play in a heating unit?. Answer: It
protects units form updraft
⩥ Type of oil burner that has the greatest operating efficiency. Answer:
A flame retention burner
⩥ If firebox is sealed.... Answer: don't break seal, report as not inspected
⩥ If home inspector finds a cracked heat exchanger. Answer: report it as
a major repair
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT
⩥ How should corner moldings on aluminum sliding be installed?.
Answer: upper molding overlapping
⩥ A hinge door that rubs the frame 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: A
rotting fascia board
⩥ What is most highly recommended for repairing
aluminum branch circuit wiring?. Answer: Copalum
⩥ 100 amp electrical service. Answer: #4 copper & # 2 aluminum
⩥ Why should sources of ignition be 18" off the floor?. Answer: Keeps
ignition sources away from gas vapors
, ⩥ When solvent in paint evaporates to quickly it causes ______.
Answer: Alligatoring
⩥ Proper pitch for a patio. Answer: pitched away
⩥ Most common retaining wall failure. Answer: inadequate drainage
⩥ Stucco's main problem. Answer: tends to crack
⩥ What condition usually the cause of yellow tipped flames in a gas
heating?. Answer: lack of combustion air
⩥ What function does the draft hood play in a heating unit?. Answer: It
protects units form updraft
⩥ Type of oil burner that has the greatest operating efficiency. Answer:
A flame retention burner
⩥ If firebox is sealed.... Answer: don't break seal, report as not inspected
⩥ If home inspector finds a cracked heat exchanger. Answer: report it as
a major repair
