ICA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
CSST is: - ans---Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
The Standards of Practice for home inspections: - ans---Defines what is and what is not
included in a standard home inspection
The inspector is NOT required to: - ans---Operate main shut-off valves
What is flashing? - ans---Material that covers exposed edges of roofing where it meets
chimneys or sidewalls to prevent water intrusion.
What deficiency would cause the replacement of a forced-air gas furnace? - ans---Crack
in the heat exchanger
Blisters and bubbles on a built-up roof usually indicate: - ans---That there is moisture
trapped between the felt-plies
The standards of practice: - ans---Help to limit the liability of a home inspector
What is the minimum clearance from combustibles for a single wall furnace vent? -
ans---6"
A gas dryer can: - ans---vent to the exterior
In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement? - ans---step cracks at an
exterior corner going down to the top of the foundation
It is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over what type of roof sheathing to
allow them to dry quickly? - ans---Spaced or "skip" sheathing
Vapor barrier should be: - ans---To the warm side
The three main components of an air conditioning system are: - ans---Evaporator coil,
condenser, and compressor
ANSWERS
CSST is: - ans---Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
The Standards of Practice for home inspections: - ans---Defines what is and what is not
included in a standard home inspection
The inspector is NOT required to: - ans---Operate main shut-off valves
What is flashing? - ans---Material that covers exposed edges of roofing where it meets
chimneys or sidewalls to prevent water intrusion.
What deficiency would cause the replacement of a forced-air gas furnace? - ans---Crack
in the heat exchanger
Blisters and bubbles on a built-up roof usually indicate: - ans---That there is moisture
trapped between the felt-plies
The standards of practice: - ans---Help to limit the liability of a home inspector
What is the minimum clearance from combustibles for a single wall furnace vent? -
ans---6"
A gas dryer can: - ans---vent to the exterior
In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement? - ans---step cracks at an
exterior corner going down to the top of the foundation
It is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over what type of roof sheathing to
allow them to dry quickly? - ans---Spaced or "skip" sheathing
Vapor barrier should be: - ans---To the warm side
The three main components of an air conditioning system are: - ans---Evaporator coil,
condenser, and compressor
