Insulation and Ventilation AHIT Exam with Correct Answers

Insulation and Ventilation AHIT Exam with Correct Answers Which of the following actions is required during the insulation, ventilation, and attic inspections? A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. B. Required to enter the attic space when entry could damage property. C. Required to report on concealed insulation and vapor retarders. D. Required to report on venting equipment that is integral with household appliances. - Answer-A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. A vapor barrier should be applied to the_______. A. Plumbing pipes only B. Inside of wall of interior walls C. Attic floor only D. Warm/livable side of the wall - Answer-D. Warm/livable side of the wall Which of the following actions is the home inspector not required to perform during the insulation and ventilation inspection? A. Report on concealed insulation and vapor retarders B. Describe insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces C. Observe insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces D. Observe ventilation of attics and foundation areas - Answer-A. Report on concealed insulation and vapor retarders Where foam board insulation is used: A. it should be covered with a noncombustible material. B. it should not be covered with a noncombustible material. C. it should be covered with a combustible material. D. it should be uncovered - Answer-A. it should be covered with a noncombustible material. The home inspector reports any exposed foam board insulation within the living space as a __________. A. defect. B. fire hazard. C. repair needed. D. improper installation - Answer-B. fire hazard. Condensation and deterioration of structural members are both the result of: A. lack of ventilation only B. lack of insulation only C. poor ventilation and/or lack of insulation. - Answer-C. poor ventilation and/or lack of insulation. Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems must be vented to ________. A. the attic B. the outside C. the inside D. a safe space - Answer-B. the outside The R-Value represents what? A. amount of heat resistance per inch of thickness. B. amount of insulation material per inch of thickness C. quality of insulation material D. quantity of insulation material per inch of thickness - Answer-A. amount of heat resistance per inch of thickness. Insulation is rated according to __________. A. a U-value B. a BTU C. a heat retention index D. an R-value - Answer-D. an R-value How do you determine the R-rating of installed insulation? A. subtract its R-value from its thickness B. divide its R-value by its thickness C. multiply its R-value per inch by its thickness D. add its R-value and its thickness - Answer-C. multiply its R-value per inch by its thickness T/F: Most types of fiberglass batt insulation are non-combustible. - Answer-True T/F: Fiberglass batt insulation is resistant to moisture, mildew, fungus, and vermin. - Answer- True T/F: Rock mineral/wool batt insulation is resistant to rot and has good resistance to fire. - Answer-True What is Kraft paper? A. a type of cellulose insulation B. a water-resistant asphalt-impregnated paper used as a vapor barrier C. reflective metal foil used as a facing on batts and blankets D. a batt insulation made from asbestos - Answer-B. a water-resistant asphalt-impregnated paper used as a vapor barrier In general, which type of insulation has the lowest R-value per inch? A. rigid board insulation B. site-foamed insulation C. batts and blankets D. loose-fill insulation - Answer-D. loose-fill insulation Cellulose loose-fill insulation is m