EXAM PREP 7 Home Inspecting Practice Test – Comprehensive Study Guide
and Practice Questio, Exercises of Welding Inspection Technologies
With metal brackets - ANSWERJoists are used to attach decks to homes. What
is the BEST way to secure joists?
Excess water is added - ANSWERWhen concrete is not installed properly,
defects inevitably become apparent. What cause do most concrete problems
have in common?
Self-closing door - ANSWERIf the garage is attached, what type of door is
required between the house and garage?
Attic ventilation is needed during each season. - ANSWERWhich of the
following statements about attic ventilation is true?
Watt - ANSWERWhich of the following terms represents rates of energy
transfer in an electrical system?
With binoculars - ANSWERWhat is the safest way to inspect the roof?
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank and
,You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank. -
ANSWERWhich of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
Granite countertops may emit radon,
Zinc countertops can warp,
Quartz countertops are difficult to repair - ANSWERWhat types of concerns
are associated with installed countertops?
Below windows - ANSWERWhere is the BEST location for heat registers in any
home?
Unpredictable heat gain - ANSWERThe theory of air movement results in
unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the following outcomes is NOT a
common result of the theory of air movement?
A settlement crack - ANSWERWhile inspecting a home recently built on a
slab, you notice a hairline crack on the flooring. Since there appears to be
vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as the problem?
A settlement crack - ANSWERWhich of the following examples is NOT a type
of junction box?
15-20°F - ANSWERWhat is the average temperature differential an AC unit
should produce during the summer?
To attach structures or objects to concrete,
To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes,
, To keep structures and objects in alignment - ANSWERWhat is the purpose of
an anchor bolt?
120°F - ANSWERWhat is the safety standard for setting water heater
temperatures to avoid scalding?
Cold air in the draft hood - ANSWERWhich of the following is NOT a possible
indication of exhaust spillage from a gas furnace?
Missing sections of insulation,
Destroyed sections of insulation,
Hanging sections of insulation - ANSWERCrawl spaces should be insulated.
What do home inspectors tend to find when inspecting crawl spaces?
The paint chips may contain lead. - ANSWERDuring the exterior inspection of
a home built in 1972, you notice paint chips on windowsills and on the
ground near wood railings. Why should you be concerned?
Ventilation prevents deterioration and decay in the home. - ANSWERWhich of
the following statements is the BEST reason to inspect for proper ventilation
in a home?
Black coat - ANSWERWhich of the following coats is NOT part of a three-coat
stucco system?
On walls in any room,
In kitchen cabinets,
and Practice Questio, Exercises of Welding Inspection Technologies
With metal brackets - ANSWERJoists are used to attach decks to homes. What
is the BEST way to secure joists?
Excess water is added - ANSWERWhen concrete is not installed properly,
defects inevitably become apparent. What cause do most concrete problems
have in common?
Self-closing door - ANSWERIf the garage is attached, what type of door is
required between the house and garage?
Attic ventilation is needed during each season. - ANSWERWhich of the
following statements about attic ventilation is true?
Watt - ANSWERWhich of the following terms represents rates of energy
transfer in an electrical system?
With binoculars - ANSWERWhat is the safest way to inspect the roof?
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank and
,You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank. -
ANSWERWhich of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
Granite countertops may emit radon,
Zinc countertops can warp,
Quartz countertops are difficult to repair - ANSWERWhat types of concerns
are associated with installed countertops?
Below windows - ANSWERWhere is the BEST location for heat registers in any
home?
Unpredictable heat gain - ANSWERThe theory of air movement results in
unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the following outcomes is NOT a
common result of the theory of air movement?
A settlement crack - ANSWERWhile inspecting a home recently built on a
slab, you notice a hairline crack on the flooring. Since there appears to be
vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as the problem?
A settlement crack - ANSWERWhich of the following examples is NOT a type
of junction box?
15-20°F - ANSWERWhat is the average temperature differential an AC unit
should produce during the summer?
To attach structures or objects to concrete,
To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes,
, To keep structures and objects in alignment - ANSWERWhat is the purpose of
an anchor bolt?
120°F - ANSWERWhat is the safety standard for setting water heater
temperatures to avoid scalding?
Cold air in the draft hood - ANSWERWhich of the following is NOT a possible
indication of exhaust spillage from a gas furnace?
Missing sections of insulation,
Destroyed sections of insulation,
Hanging sections of insulation - ANSWERCrawl spaces should be insulated.
What do home inspectors tend to find when inspecting crawl spaces?
The paint chips may contain lead. - ANSWERDuring the exterior inspection of
a home built in 1972, you notice paint chips on windowsills and on the
ground near wood railings. Why should you be concerned?
Ventilation prevents deterioration and decay in the home. - ANSWERWhich of
the following statements is the BEST reason to inspect for proper ventilation
in a home?
Black coat - ANSWERWhich of the following coats is NOT part of a three-coat
stucco system?
On walls in any room,
In kitchen cabinets,
