AHIT Module 1 Exam 2025

Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection? - Correct Ans-fascia boards What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector? - Correct Ans-footings What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection? - Correct Ans-to identify major structural deficiencies How does compression act on structural members? - Correct Ans-It pushes at the members and makes them shorter. Which action is a best practice to identify deterioration? - Correct Ans-probe structural components where damage is suspected Which force would exert the least amount of stress on a foundation? - Correct Ans-wind If you note an active 1/4" step crack with no apparent movement, you should _____. - Correct Ans-recommend a structural engineer be consulted to assess the crack For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended? - Correct Ans-horizontal cracks with movement What sign indicates that a foundation crack is still active? - Correct Ans-sharp edges to the crack For which condition should the customer be advised to monitor the foundation wall? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-telling how to repair something In a solid brick house, what is a sign of corner settlement? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-settlement of the structure Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate _____. - Correct Ans-a drain tile problem What is a sign that an underground oil tank may be present? - Correct Ans-two holes in the wall with disconnected copper tubing When inspecting ledger strips in the basement ceiling structure, the home inspector should _____. - Correct Ans-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 Ans-efflorescence on the wall Water penetration in a single corner of the basement is most likely caused by _____. - Correct Ans-a faulty downspout or splash block A hole cut into a girder or joist can be located _____. - Correct Ans-at least 2" in from top or bottom What is the weakest of the following girder/joist connections? - Correct Ans-ledger strips The source of most of the water leaking into basements can be attributed to _____. - Correct Ans-surface water What purpose does a palmer valve serve? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-with the moisture deterrent layer up What can be a sign of slab detachment? - Correct Ans-cracks along the slab edge What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - Correct Ans-shrinkage of the concrete slab Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-moisture from soil rising into the house Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a crawl space? - Correct Ans-deterioration of framing members Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered? - Correct Ans-to prevent moisture from the soil being released into the crawl space In balloon framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - Correct Ans-sill How should plywood subflooring not be laid? - Correct Ans-parallel to the joists What should be suspected if a brick veneer wall has a bow to it? - Correct Ans-loose brick ties Which construction method is common in barns and churches? - Correct Ans-post and beam construction In which type of framing does the subfloor go only to the inner edge of the wall stud? - Correct Ans-balloon framing Which of the following can cause a floor to be bouncy? - Correct Ans-lack of proper bridging in the joists In platform framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____. - Correct Ans-sole plate What would not be a cause of bulging or leaning in exterior masonry walls? - Correct Ans-a rusting lintel A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____. - Correct Ans-1/6 of the depth What is the proper term to describe floors with a continuous slope in one direction? - Correct Ans-unlevel Rafters - Correct Ans-structural members of the pitched roof that are designed to support the roof sheathing and transmit the roof load to bearing walls and beams below. (2 × 6s, to 2 x 12s occurring every 16-24″ on center) balloon framing - Correct Ans-rafters are notched and connected to a top plate that sits on top of the wall studs. platform framing - Correct Ans-rafters are notched and attached to the single or double top plate or a special rafter plate. crown. - Correct Ans-Rafter board have a natural curve or warp wavy roof surface - Correct Ans-rafters are installed with crowns facing both up and down What condition should be reported as a major defect in