Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
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6" fiberglass batt insulation
What is the minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a residential
building?
a. 30 and 60 psi
b. 50 and 100 psi
c. 60 and 120 psi
d. 40 and 80 psi
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40 and 80 psi
Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
a. A wall switch
b. The fuse box
c. A safety switch
d. A thermostat
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The fuse box
How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
a. >2 ft or into a drain pipe
b. >3 ft or into a drain pipe
c. >4 ft or into a drain pipe
d. >5 ft or into a drain pipe
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>5 ft or into a drain pipe
Identify the definition of the term: Collar beam.
Home Inspector Test Study Guide with Practice Questions
A. Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to
stiffen the roof structure.
, B. Concrete either without reinforcement, or reinforced only for shrinkage or
temperature changes.
C. A horizontal projection from a wall, forming a ledge or supporting the structure
above it, usually built with masonry.
D. Nominal 2-inch-thick members, usually 2 by 4's, cut in between each stud
diagonally.
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Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They
serve to stiffen the roof structure.
While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in
the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates: A. Insufficient
reinforcement. B. Unstable subsoil. C. Over hydrated concrete. D. Normal plastic
shrinkage.
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Over hydrated concrete.
Damage from ice dams could indicate: A. Over-exposure of shingles or slates. B. Rain
gutters with too low an outer lip. C. Insufficient attic insulation. D. Attic vents left open
during winter months.
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Insufficient attic insulation
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
Give this one a try later!
6" fiberglass batt insulation
What is the minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a residential
building?
a. 30 and 60 psi
b. 50 and 100 psi
c. 60 and 120 psi
d. 40 and 80 psi
,Give this one a try later!
40 and 80 psi
Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
a. A wall switch
b. The fuse box
c. A safety switch
d. A thermostat
Give this one a try later!
The fuse box
How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
a. >2 ft or into a drain pipe
b. >3 ft or into a drain pipe
c. >4 ft or into a drain pipe
d. >5 ft or into a drain pipe
Give this one a try later!
>5 ft or into a drain pipe
Identify the definition of the term: Collar beam.
Home Inspector Test Study Guide with Practice Questions
A. Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to
stiffen the roof structure.
, B. Concrete either without reinforcement, or reinforced only for shrinkage or
temperature changes.
C. A horizontal projection from a wall, forming a ledge or supporting the structure
above it, usually built with masonry.
D. Nominal 2-inch-thick members, usually 2 by 4's, cut in between each stud
diagonally.
Give this one a try later!
Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They
serve to stiffen the roof structure.
While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in
the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates: A. Insufficient
reinforcement. B. Unstable subsoil. C. Over hydrated concrete. D. Normal plastic
shrinkage.
Give this one a try later!
Over hydrated concrete.
Damage from ice dams could indicate: A. Over-exposure of shingles or slates. B. Rain
gutters with too low an outer lip. C. Insufficient attic insulation. D. Attic vents left open
during winter months.
Give this one a try later!
Insufficient attic insulation
