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Home Inspector National Exam Prep
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Terms in this set (85)
It is important to maintain a positive grade 1
away from the structure of at LEAST _______
inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2
C. 3/4 D. 1
Which of the following BEST describes the Conclusion
report statement shown below? "The roof
is in good condition for its age." A.
Conclusion B. Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer
Which of the following conditions would A pin hole in the heat exchanger
be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A.
A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No
handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of
a pressure and temperature relief valve on
the water heater D. A non-reversing garage
door opener
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential 9 inches
stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
Standard three light electrical testers are Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
NOT always reliable because: A. Some
receptacles only have two prongs B. Three
light testers sometimes have broken bulbs
C. Three light testers will not detect
multiple wiring problems D. Different test
device manufactures have different light
patterns
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Bulging plaster is observed high up on Potential safety issue
several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A.
installation defect B. indication the home
was very cold for a period of time C.
indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
commercial buildings only. B. Looks like
stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be
installed on top of a modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a
masonry surface.
While inspecting a home, you observe a Approved brace or box
large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling.
B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
What are the types of heat that must be Sensible and latent heat
taken into account when calculating the
cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be most 6" fiberglass batt insulation
likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air
spaces
An inspector can often determine the Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
approximate age of a home by its method
of construction. Which of the following
choices shows the methods of construction
in order from first developed to most
recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon
framing, platform framing, ICF construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam
construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post
and beam construction, platform framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform
framing, balloon framing, ICF construction
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Home Inspector National Exam Prep
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Terms in this set (85)
It is important to maintain a positive grade 1
away from the structure of at LEAST _______
inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2
C. 3/4 D. 1
Which of the following BEST describes the Conclusion
report statement shown below? "The roof
is in good condition for its age." A.
Conclusion B. Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer
Which of the following conditions would A pin hole in the heat exchanger
be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A.
A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No
handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of
a pressure and temperature relief valve on
the water heater D. A non-reversing garage
door opener
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential 9 inches
stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
Standard three light electrical testers are Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
NOT always reliable because: A. Some
receptacles only have two prongs B. Three
light testers sometimes have broken bulbs
C. Three light testers will not detect
multiple wiring problems D. Different test
device manufactures have different light
patterns
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Bulging plaster is observed high up on Potential safety issue
several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A.
installation defect B. indication the home
was very cold for a period of time C.
indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
commercial buildings only. B. Looks like
stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be
installed on top of a modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a
masonry surface.
While inspecting a home, you observe a Approved brace or box
large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling.
B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
What are the types of heat that must be Sensible and latent heat
taken into account when calculating the
cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be most 6" fiberglass batt insulation
likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air
spaces
An inspector can often determine the Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
approximate age of a home by its method
of construction. Which of the following
choices shows the methods of construction
in order from first developed to most
recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon
framing, platform framing, ICF construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam
construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post
and beam construction, platform framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform
framing, balloon framing, ICF construction
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