AHIT Module 1 || with Validated Solutions.
Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection? correct answers fascia boards
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector? correct
answers footings
What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection? correct answers to identify major
structural deficiencies
How does compression act on structural members? correct answers It pushes at the members and
makes them shorter.
Which action is a best practice to identify deterioration? correct answers probe structural
components where damage is suspected
Which force would exert the least amount of stress on a foundation? correct answers wind
If you note an active 1/4" step crack with no apparent movement, you should _____. correct
answers recommend a structural engineer be consulted to assess the crack
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended? correct
answers horizontal cracks with movement
What sign indicates that a foundation crack is still active? correct answers sharp edges to the
crack
For which condition should the customer be advised to monitor the foundation wall? correct
answers cracks less than 1/4" wide showing little or no movement
At which communication step should the home inspector be particularly careful about not
making any uneducated guesses? correct answers telling how to repair something
In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement? correct answers step cracks at an
exterior corner going down to the foundation
Vertical cracks in the foundation wall extending down to the footings can be caused by _____.
correct answers settlement of the structure
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate _____.
correct answers a drain tile problem
What is a sign that an underground oil tank may be present? correct answers two holes in the
wall with disconnected copper tubing
, When inspecting ledger strips in the basement ceiling structure, the home inspector should
_____. correct answers watch out for nails pulling out and for sagging and cracking
Which of the following is a sign of water penetration through the foundation wall? correct
answers efflorescence on the wall
Water penetration in a single corner of the basement is most likely caused by _____. correct
answers a faulty downspout or splash block
A hole cut into a girder or joist can be located _____. correct answers at least 2" in from top or
bottom
What is the weakest of the following girder/joist connections? correct answers ledger strips
The source of most of the water leaking into basements can be attributed to _____. correct
answers surface water
What purpose does a palmer valve serve? correct answers It allows water to flow from the drain
tile system into the sewer.
Ceiling insulation in a crawl space, in most cases, should be installed _____. correct answers
with the moisture deterrent layer up
What can be a sign of slab detachment? correct answers cracks along the slab edge
What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? correct answers shrinkage of the concrete slab
Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? correct answers There is
little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed based on different climate issues.
Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. correct answers moisture from
soil rising into the house
Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space? correct answers
deterioration of framing members
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered? correct answers to prevent moisture from
the soil being released into the crawl space
In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. correct answers sill
How should plywood subflooring not be laid? correct answers parallel to the joists
What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it? correct answers loose brick ties
Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection? correct answers fascia boards
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector? correct
answers footings
What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection? correct answers to identify major
structural deficiencies
How does compression act on structural members? correct answers It pushes at the members and
makes them shorter.
Which action is a best practice to identify deterioration? correct answers probe structural
components where damage is suspected
Which force would exert the least amount of stress on a foundation? correct answers wind
If you note an active 1/4" step crack with no apparent movement, you should _____. correct
answers recommend a structural engineer be consulted to assess the crack
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended? correct
answers horizontal cracks with movement
What sign indicates that a foundation crack is still active? correct answers sharp edges to the
crack
For which condition should the customer be advised to monitor the foundation wall? correct
answers cracks less than 1/4" wide showing little or no movement
At which communication step should the home inspector be particularly careful about not
making any uneducated guesses? correct answers telling how to repair something
In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement? correct answers step cracks at an
exterior corner going down to the foundation
Vertical cracks in the foundation wall extending down to the footings can be caused by _____.
correct answers settlement of the structure
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate _____.
correct answers a drain tile problem
What is a sign that an underground oil tank may be present? correct answers two holes in the
wall with disconnected copper tubing
, When inspecting ledger strips in the basement ceiling structure, the home inspector should
_____. correct answers watch out for nails pulling out and for sagging and cracking
Which of the following is a sign of water penetration through the foundation wall? correct
answers efflorescence on the wall
Water penetration in a single corner of the basement is most likely caused by _____. correct
answers a faulty downspout or splash block
A hole cut into a girder or joist can be located _____. correct answers at least 2" in from top or
bottom
What is the weakest of the following girder/joist connections? correct answers ledger strips
The source of most of the water leaking into basements can be attributed to _____. correct
answers surface water
What purpose does a palmer valve serve? correct answers It allows water to flow from the drain
tile system into the sewer.
Ceiling insulation in a crawl space, in most cases, should be installed _____. correct answers
with the moisture deterrent layer up
What can be a sign of slab detachment? correct answers cracks along the slab edge
What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? correct answers shrinkage of the concrete slab
Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? correct answers There is
little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed based on different climate issues.
Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. correct answers moisture from
soil rising into the house
Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space? correct answers
deterioration of framing members
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered? correct answers to prevent moisture from
the soil being released into the crawl space
In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. correct answers sill
How should plywood subflooring not be laid? correct answers parallel to the joists
What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it? correct answers loose brick ties
