AHIT STRUCTURAL INSPECTION
(2)100% ACCURATE
Footings are - ANSWER Base where foundation rests
A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . -
ANSWER Above grade walls, footings
Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ -
ANSWER Girders, ground
Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall
loads to the foundation and columns. (true/false) - ANSWER True
Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________.
- ANSWER Ceiling, floor
Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member
___________ - ANSWER Pushes, shorter/smaller
Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ -
ANSWER Pulls, longer/larger
Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite
directions (true/false) - ANSWER True
Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing
(true/false) - ANSWER True
Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) - ANSWER 1. Settlement of structure
2. Uneven settlement
3. Remodeling (new load)
4. Failure of materials
5. Soil compacting/washing away
Angled Cracks appear when the upload and download __________________ -
ANSWER Offset each other
Horizontal cracks are an indication of _____________ - ANSWER Pressure being
applied from the outside
V-cracks indicate ____________ - ANSWER Wall is settling more at the ends than the
middle.
, A step-crack is an angled crack that might appear along ___________ - ANSWER
Mortar block joints in an angled direction
Spalling - ANSWER Crumbling or falling away of surface
Racking - ANSWER Leaning/twisting
In platform framing, one story is build on top of the other and the subfloor goes under
___________ - ANSWER Sole plate
In balloon framing, long vertical studs and corner posts run from foundation to roof.
Subfloor goes to inner edge of ___________ - ANSWER Wall stud
Rafters are designed to ______________ - ANSWER Support roof sheathing and
transmit load of the roof to bearing walls and beams.
Rafter Spread is a phenomenon where ___________ - ANSWER Roof load bearing on
the rafters forces them outward
Collar ties connect opposite pairs of rafters together to prevent sag and spread
(true/false) - ANSWER True
What type of wall runs from ceiling joists to rafters prevent sag? - ANSWER Knee walls
Perlins run ___________ to the rafters - ANSWER Perpendicular
What is the overall purpose of a structural inspection?
a. To check for code compliance
b. To identify major structural deficiencies
c. To recommend inspection by an engineer
d. To report signs of water penetration - ANSWER B
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to a home inspector?
a. Attic
b. Crawl space
c. Footings
d. Foundation - ANSWER C
When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space?
a. When access is obstructed
b. When dangerous or adverse situations are suspected
c. When entry could damage property
d. All of the above - ANSWER D
Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection?
a. Fascia boards
(2)100% ACCURATE
Footings are - ANSWER Base where foundation rests
A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . -
ANSWER Above grade walls, footings
Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ -
ANSWER Girders, ground
Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall
loads to the foundation and columns. (true/false) - ANSWER True
Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________.
- ANSWER Ceiling, floor
Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member
___________ - ANSWER Pushes, shorter/smaller
Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ -
ANSWER Pulls, longer/larger
Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite
directions (true/false) - ANSWER True
Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing
(true/false) - ANSWER True
Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) - ANSWER 1. Settlement of structure
2. Uneven settlement
3. Remodeling (new load)
4. Failure of materials
5. Soil compacting/washing away
Angled Cracks appear when the upload and download __________________ -
ANSWER Offset each other
Horizontal cracks are an indication of _____________ - ANSWER Pressure being
applied from the outside
V-cracks indicate ____________ - ANSWER Wall is settling more at the ends than the
middle.
, A step-crack is an angled crack that might appear along ___________ - ANSWER
Mortar block joints in an angled direction
Spalling - ANSWER Crumbling or falling away of surface
Racking - ANSWER Leaning/twisting
In platform framing, one story is build on top of the other and the subfloor goes under
___________ - ANSWER Sole plate
In balloon framing, long vertical studs and corner posts run from foundation to roof.
Subfloor goes to inner edge of ___________ - ANSWER Wall stud
Rafters are designed to ______________ - ANSWER Support roof sheathing and
transmit load of the roof to bearing walls and beams.
Rafter Spread is a phenomenon where ___________ - ANSWER Roof load bearing on
the rafters forces them outward
Collar ties connect opposite pairs of rafters together to prevent sag and spread
(true/false) - ANSWER True
What type of wall runs from ceiling joists to rafters prevent sag? - ANSWER Knee walls
Perlins run ___________ to the rafters - ANSWER Perpendicular
What is the overall purpose of a structural inspection?
a. To check for code compliance
b. To identify major structural deficiencies
c. To recommend inspection by an engineer
d. To report signs of water penetration - ANSWER B
What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to a home inspector?
a. Attic
b. Crawl space
c. Footings
d. Foundation - ANSWER C
When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space?
a. When access is obstructed
b. When dangerous or adverse situations are suspected
c. When entry could damage property
d. All of the above - ANSWER D
Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection?
a. Fascia boards
