UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Periodic special inspection requires inspection of _____ percent of all assemblies. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rate determined by the Registered Design Professional (RDP)
Special inspection is the inspection of materials and workmanship that ensures critical _____
design features are incorporated into the construction of a building. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Structural , Fire , Life Safety
A statement of special inspections must include all of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER - - type and extent of each special inspection
- systems requiring special inspection
- identification of the duration of the special inspection
- materials , components , and work required to have special inspections or tests
- type and extent of each test
Continuous special inspection must occur: - CORRECT ANSWER - During construction
of the components listed in the statement
A statement of the special inspections is required for which of the following materials? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Anchors installed in hardened concrete , engineered masonry ,
welding
According to the IBC , when must the statement of special inspections be submitted? -
CORRECT ANSWER - At the same time as the construction documents
A final report on special inspections is submitted to the building department _____________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - At a time agreed upon prior to the start of work
,Who creates the statement of special inspections? - CORRECT ANSWER - Registered
Design Professional (RDP)
The statement of special inspections lists any components or systems requiring special
inspection. Which of the following situations does not require special inspection. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The contractor is concerned about a new product's installation
Each special inspection listed on the statement must identify whether it is ______ special
inspection. - CORRECT ANSWER - Periodic or continuous
For seismic resistance , which of the following is required to be identified in the statement of
special inspections? - CORRECT ANSWER - Designated seismic systems
An example of a special case where the building official might require a special inspection
includes all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER - - unusual design applications of
materials
- materials required to be installed with additional manufacturer's instructions containing a
requirement for special inspection
- alternative construction materials
Special inspection is inspection of construction requiring h expertise of a(n) ____ to ensure
compliance with the IBC and the approved construction documents. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Approved special inspector
_____ Special inspection is inspection where the inspector is intermittently present where the
work to be inspected has been or is being preformed - CORRECT ANSWER - Periodic
In ____ special inspection, the special inspector is required to be present continuously when and
where the work to be inspected being preformed. - CORRECT ANSWER - Continuous
, A statement of special inspections is required for materials and construction listed in Section
1705 of the IBC. As an exception, portions of structures designed and constructed in accordance
with _____ do not require special inspection. - CORRECT ANSWER - Sections 2211.1.2
and 2308
Where special inspections or tests are required by section 1705, the ____ shall prepare a
statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 1704.3.1 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Engineer or architect
_____ shall keep records of special inspections and tests. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Approved special inspection agencies
An approved agency submits reports of special inspections and tests to the ______. Reports shall
indicate that work inspected or tested was or was not completed in conformance to approved
construction documents. - CORRECT ANSWER - Registered design professional and
building official
Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the _______ for correction. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Contractor
People with duties and responsibilities in the process of special inspection include the following,
except: - CORRECT ANSWER - Financial institution representatives
Duties of a special inspector include all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER --
submitting a final report
- maintaining familiarity with the approved construction documents
- preforming assigned inspections
The registered design professional's duties include all of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER - - identify special inspection requirements
- develop the special inspection program
- prepare the statement of special inspections