CEA Home Inspector Study Guide
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? - CORRECT ANSWER-An
electric heater
What is the minimum slope requirement of a roof with asphalt shingles? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At least 2:12
How far above grade should a concrete slab extend? - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 8"
A "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical circuits. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Which of the following would not be a structural component of a building? - CORRECT
ANSWER-An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists.
Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the
following is not one of them? - CORRECT ANSWER-An office or bedroom
Which of the following is not a normal operating control? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
fuse box
When is an unvented conditioned attic permitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Where there
is not a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to
the underside of the roof deck
If you observe a component, you make a visual examination. - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
How large should the footing or foundation for a masonry fireplace be? - CORRECT
ANSWER-More than 12" thick and extend 6" beyond the fireplace on all sides
In which of the following locations are ground-fault circuit interceptors (GFCI) required?
- CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
The Internation Residential Code (IRC) requires cleanouts for drain pipes ot be
established at intervals throughout the drain system. What is the maximum allowable
distance between cleanouts? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 feet horizontally
A drain with a "functional flow" empties in a reasonable amount of time. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? - CORRECT ANSWER-An
electric heater
What is the minimum slope requirement of a roof with asphalt shingles? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At least 2:12
How far above grade should a concrete slab extend? - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 8"
A "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical circuits. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Which of the following would not be a structural component of a building? - CORRECT
ANSWER-An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists.
Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the
following is not one of them? - CORRECT ANSWER-An office or bedroom
Which of the following is not a normal operating control? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
fuse box
When is an unvented conditioned attic permitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Where there
is not a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to
the underside of the roof deck
If you observe a component, you make a visual examination. - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
How large should the footing or foundation for a masonry fireplace be? - CORRECT
ANSWER-More than 12" thick and extend 6" beyond the fireplace on all sides
In which of the following locations are ground-fault circuit interceptors (GFCI) required?
- CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
The Internation Residential Code (IRC) requires cleanouts for drain pipes ot be
established at intervals throughout the drain system. What is the maximum allowable
distance between cleanouts? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 feet horizontally
A drain with a "functional flow" empties in a reasonable amount of time. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
