√INTERNACHI STRUCTURAL ISSUES
FOR HOME INSPECTORS 4TH ED EXAM
The "4-to-1 Rule" for ladder safety states that for every 4 feet of distance between the
ground and the upper point of contact with the ladder, move the base out - Correct
Answers -1 foot
In the U.S., full basements are popular in the - Correct Answers -North
The maximum slope of a lot is roughly - Correct Answers -1 in 2
Wood siding and sill plates should be at least _____ inches above grade. - Correct
Answers -6
T/F: V's heave and pyramids fall. - Correct Answers -True
Deck joists that cantilever half their length are - Correct Answers -Dangerous
In a crawlspace, if the distance between the soil and the bottom of a girder is 15 inches,
the inspector should - Correct Answers -Note it as restricted access
In crawlspaces, the grade (soil) should be at least _____ inches below the bottom of the
floor joists and _____ inches below the beams. - Correct Answers -18
Which roof framing members reduce rafter spread? - Correct Answers -Collar ties
The maximum size of a hole should not exceed _____ the height of the joist. - Correct
Answers -one-third
T/F: Balloon framing is the latest style of framing. - Correct Answers -False
The _____ style of roof does not have a gable - Correct Answers -Hip
T/F: Truss uplift is a major structural issue - Correct Answers -False
FOR HOME INSPECTORS 4TH ED EXAM
The "4-to-1 Rule" for ladder safety states that for every 4 feet of distance between the
ground and the upper point of contact with the ladder, move the base out - Correct
Answers -1 foot
In the U.S., full basements are popular in the - Correct Answers -North
The maximum slope of a lot is roughly - Correct Answers -1 in 2
Wood siding and sill plates should be at least _____ inches above grade. - Correct
Answers -6
T/F: V's heave and pyramids fall. - Correct Answers -True
Deck joists that cantilever half their length are - Correct Answers -Dangerous
In a crawlspace, if the distance between the soil and the bottom of a girder is 15 inches,
the inspector should - Correct Answers -Note it as restricted access
In crawlspaces, the grade (soil) should be at least _____ inches below the bottom of the
floor joists and _____ inches below the beams. - Correct Answers -18
Which roof framing members reduce rafter spread? - Correct Answers -Collar ties
The maximum size of a hole should not exceed _____ the height of the joist. - Correct
Answers -one-third
T/F: Balloon framing is the latest style of framing. - Correct Answers -False
The _____ style of roof does not have a gable - Correct Answers -Hip
T/F: Truss uplift is a major structural issue - Correct Answers -False
