AHIT FINAL EXAM 2025 LATEST
UPDATE
When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? -
ANSWER if the inspector gets a shock upon touching it
What is a subpanel? - ANSWER a panel that adds more circuits to the service
When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - ANSWER
compare amperage rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring
When the solvent in paint evaporates too quickly, what can be the result? - ANSWER
alligatoring
What would not be a cause of a sliding glass door rubbing during operation? - ANSWER
a leaking seal in the window
What is the definition of a porch? - ANSWER a roofed extension of the house
What is the proper pitch for a patio? - ANSWER pitched away from the house
The most common retaining wall failure is caused by _____. - ANSWER inadequate
drainage
The main problem with stucco is that it _____. - ANSWER tends to crack
How should the corner moldings on aluminum siding be installed? - ANSWER the upper
molding overlapping the one below
A hinged door that rubs the frame during operation may have _____. - ANSWER loose
hinge screws
Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of _____. - ANSWER a leaking
insulated glass seal
What would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling? - ANSWER rotting fascia
board
What condition is usually the cause of yellow-tipped flames in a gas heating unit? -
ANSWER lack of combustion air
What function does the draft hood or draft diverter play in a heating unit? - ANSWER it
protects the unit from updrafts
, What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - ANSWER a flame
retention burner
What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - ANSWER don't
break the seal, then report that the firebox wasn't inspected
What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? -
ANSWER report it as a major repair
Which heating system is also called hydronic? - ANSWER forced hot water
The operating pressure in a forced hot water system for a typical two-story home should
be _____. - ANSWER 12 psi
***Which air conditioning system component removes heat from the pressurized gas
and changes the refrigerant to a liquid?*** - ANSWER the condenser
When should the home inspector turn the air conditioner off immediately? - ANSWER if
the compressor groans or squeals
***What is the function of the evaporator coil?*** - ANSWER to absorb heat into the
refrigerant liquid and change it to a gas
In what location might the evaporative (swamp) cooler be found? - ANSWER Arizona
In which direction would refrigerant in an air-cooled heat pump flow when operating in
the heating mode? - ANSWER opposite that of an air conditioner
What should the inspector be sure to do when the heating inspection is finished? -
ANSWER return controls to their original settings
How should the home inspector test a bulge in a plaster wall for detachment from the
lath? - ANSWER pushing on it gently with the hand
***Which type of facing would be best suited to curved ceiling surfaces?*** - ANSWER
plaster
Parquet squares are made of _____. - ANSWER hardwood
What is an acceptable distance between the tread of a stairway and its handrail? -
ANSWER 34" to 38"
Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings? - ANSWER 1
or 2 layers over a gypsum board lath
UPDATE
When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? -
ANSWER if the inspector gets a shock upon touching it
What is a subpanel? - ANSWER a panel that adds more circuits to the service
When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - ANSWER
compare amperage rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring
When the solvent in paint evaporates too quickly, what can be the result? - ANSWER
alligatoring
What would not be a cause of a sliding glass door rubbing during operation? - ANSWER
a leaking seal in the window
What is the definition of a porch? - ANSWER a roofed extension of the house
What is the proper pitch for a patio? - ANSWER pitched away from the house
The most common retaining wall failure is caused by _____. - ANSWER inadequate
drainage
The main problem with stucco is that it _____. - ANSWER tends to crack
How should the corner moldings on aluminum siding be installed? - ANSWER the upper
molding overlapping the one below
A hinged door that rubs the frame during operation may have _____. - ANSWER loose
hinge screws
Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of _____. - ANSWER a leaking
insulated glass seal
What would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling? - ANSWER rotting fascia
board
What condition is usually the cause of yellow-tipped flames in a gas heating unit? -
ANSWER lack of combustion air
What function does the draft hood or draft diverter play in a heating unit? - ANSWER it
protects the unit from updrafts
, What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - ANSWER a flame
retention burner
What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - ANSWER don't
break the seal, then report that the firebox wasn't inspected
What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? -
ANSWER report it as a major repair
Which heating system is also called hydronic? - ANSWER forced hot water
The operating pressure in a forced hot water system for a typical two-story home should
be _____. - ANSWER 12 psi
***Which air conditioning system component removes heat from the pressurized gas
and changes the refrigerant to a liquid?*** - ANSWER the condenser
When should the home inspector turn the air conditioner off immediately? - ANSWER if
the compressor groans or squeals
***What is the function of the evaporator coil?*** - ANSWER to absorb heat into the
refrigerant liquid and change it to a gas
In what location might the evaporative (swamp) cooler be found? - ANSWER Arizona
In which direction would refrigerant in an air-cooled heat pump flow when operating in
the heating mode? - ANSWER opposite that of an air conditioner
What should the inspector be sure to do when the heating inspection is finished? -
ANSWER return controls to their original settings
How should the home inspector test a bulge in a plaster wall for detachment from the
lath? - ANSWER pushing on it gently with the hand
***Which type of facing would be best suited to curved ceiling surfaces?*** - ANSWER
plaster
Parquet squares are made of _____. - ANSWER hardwood
What is an acceptable distance between the tread of a stairway and its handrail? -
ANSWER 34" to 38"
Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings? - ANSWER 1
or 2 layers over a gypsum board lath
