Home Inspector National Exam Prep – Questions
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It is important to maintain a 1
positive grade away from
the structure of at LEAST
_______ inch drop per foot for
six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4
D. 1
Which of the following Conclusion
BEST describes the report
statement shown below?
"The roof is in good
condition for its age." A.
Conclusion B.
Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer
Which of the following A pin hole in the heat exchanger
conditions would be LEAST
critical to your client's
safety? A. A pin hole in the
heat exchanger B. No
handrails on an interior
stairway C. Lack of a
pressure and temperature
relief valve on the water
heater D. A non-reversing
garage door opener
The normal MINIMUM run 9 inches
for a residential stair tread
is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11
in.
,Standard three light Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
electrical testers are NOT problems
always reliable because: A.
Some receptacles only
have two prongs B. Three
light testers sometimes
have broken bulbs C. Three
light testers will not detect
multiple wiring problems D.
Different test device
manufactures have different
light patterns
Bulging plaster is observed Potential safety issue
high up on several
bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging
plaster is a(n): A. installation
defect B. indication the
home was very cold for a
period of time C. indication
the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
that: A. Is used in
commercial buildings only.
B. Looks like stucco but
lacks a wire mesh. C. Can
be installed on top of a
modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be
installed on top of a
masonry surface.
While inspecting a home, Approved brace or box
you observe a large ceiling
fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an):
A. Strong ceiling. B.
Pancake junction box. C.
Approved brace or box. D.
Larger junction box.
, What are the types of heat Sensible and latent heat
that must be taken into
account when calculating
the cooling loads for an
HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive
heat
c. Conductive and latent
heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following 6" fiberglass batt insulation
would be most likely to
have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt
insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place
concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene
panel
d. Triple insulated glazing
system with ½" air spaces
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Terms in this set (85)
It is important to maintain a 1
positive grade away from
the structure of at LEAST
_______ inch drop per foot for
six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4
D. 1
Which of the following Conclusion
BEST describes the report
statement shown below?
"The roof is in good
condition for its age." A.
Conclusion B.
Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer
Which of the following A pin hole in the heat exchanger
conditions would be LEAST
critical to your client's
safety? A. A pin hole in the
heat exchanger B. No
handrails on an interior
stairway C. Lack of a
pressure and temperature
relief valve on the water
heater D. A non-reversing
garage door opener
The normal MINIMUM run 9 inches
for a residential stair tread
is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11
in.
,Standard three light Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
electrical testers are NOT problems
always reliable because: A.
Some receptacles only
have two prongs B. Three
light testers sometimes
have broken bulbs C. Three
light testers will not detect
multiple wiring problems D.
Different test device
manufactures have different
light patterns
Bulging plaster is observed Potential safety issue
high up on several
bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging
plaster is a(n): A. installation
defect B. indication the
home was very cold for a
period of time C. indication
the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
that: A. Is used in
commercial buildings only.
B. Looks like stucco but
lacks a wire mesh. C. Can
be installed on top of a
modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be
installed on top of a
masonry surface.
While inspecting a home, Approved brace or box
you observe a large ceiling
fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an):
A. Strong ceiling. B.
Pancake junction box. C.
Approved brace or box. D.
Larger junction box.
, What are the types of heat Sensible and latent heat
that must be taken into
account when calculating
the cooling loads for an
HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive
heat
c. Conductive and latent
heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following 6" fiberglass batt insulation
would be most likely to
have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt
insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place
concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene
panel
d. Triple insulated glazing
system with ½" air spaces
