ICA Exam 3 Prep Questions and Answers | 2026
Updated | 100% CORRECT
When the footing and floor are poured simultaneously, this is called a
floating slab.
monolithic slab.
screeded slab.
none of the above
monolithic slab.
Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems?
0%
20%
50%
80%
80%
Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil.
True
False
True
It is the responsibility of the inspector to detect visible evidence of wood damage.
True
False
,True
That portion of the foundation that transfers the structural load to the ground is the
truss.
footing.
sill.
floor joist.
footing.
Drain tile at the base of a foundation should be covered with
clay.
sand.
concrete.
gravel.
gravel.
To prevent settlement of expansive clay soil, a requirement is
drain tile.
water.
transpiration.
a vapor barrier.
water.
, When moisture in soil freezes, the soil
contracts.
expands.
expands
Movement of a foundation in an expansive soil may be caused by
poor drainage.
a plumbing leak.
nonuniform watering.
all of the above
all of the above
A tree growing too close to a house is a clue to check the foundation closely in that area.
True
False
True
A moisture maintenance program for silty soil may cause foundation failure.
True
False
True
Softwood trees include
pine.
fir.
Updated | 100% CORRECT
When the footing and floor are poured simultaneously, this is called a
floating slab.
monolithic slab.
screeded slab.
none of the above
monolithic slab.
Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems?
0%
20%
50%
80%
80%
Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil.
True
False
True
It is the responsibility of the inspector to detect visible evidence of wood damage.
True
False
,True
That portion of the foundation that transfers the structural load to the ground is the
truss.
footing.
sill.
floor joist.
footing.
Drain tile at the base of a foundation should be covered with
clay.
sand.
concrete.
gravel.
gravel.
To prevent settlement of expansive clay soil, a requirement is
drain tile.
water.
transpiration.
a vapor barrier.
water.
, When moisture in soil freezes, the soil
contracts.
expands.
expands
Movement of a foundation in an expansive soil may be caused by
poor drainage.
a plumbing leak.
nonuniform watering.
all of the above
all of the above
A tree growing too close to a house is a clue to check the foundation closely in that area.
True
False
True
A moisture maintenance program for silty soil may cause foundation failure.
True
False
True
Softwood trees include
pine.
fir.
