National 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Flashing with weep holes at the bottom of a wall is called _____.

A

Wall termination flashing

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2
Q

Plastic grid type foundation drainage systems work in conjunction with _____ _____ _____.

A

Perimeter drainage tile.

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3
Q

1/ _____ is a common gutter slope.

A

200

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4
Q

A gabion is a type of _____ retaining wall.

A

Gravity

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5
Q

The most rot resistant wood is _____.

A

preserved wood foundation pressure treated

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6
Q

Retaining walls require ____ weep holes every _____.

A

4”
10’

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7
Q

Purlins are required at every _____.

A

Rafter.

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8
Q

Deck/patio ledger boards should be secured with _____ _____.

A

Lag bolts

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9
Q

Settlement cracks occur at _____ _____ in a wall.

A

Weak spots

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10
Q

Ridge boards are typically nominal _____ boards, are ____ size larger than rafters, and sometimes allow opposing rafters to be _____.

A

1”
one
offset

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11
Q

Skylights should be installed ____” above roof coverings on a roof sloped 3/12 or less.

A

4”

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12
Q

Modified bitumen has a lifespan of _____ to _____ years.

A

14-20

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13
Q

Deflection in a roof system could mean _____ defects.

A

framing

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14
Q

New shingles applied in cold weather could be susceptible to _____ _____ _____ because sealing strips _____ _____.

A

tabs tearing off
don’t hold

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15
Q

Cutting the points refers to _____ _____.

A

Asphalt shingles

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16
Q

Clamp on amp meter reads 0 at load element of water heater. This means that _____ _____ _____ is _____ _____ or has a broken _____.

A

electric water heater is not on
element

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17
Q

Service drop wires are sometimes _____ than service entrance wires, which is normal. The opposite is not.

A

smaller

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18
Q

An over tightened fuse can cause _____ and bending of the _____.

A

overheating
Bus bar

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19
Q

Boiler horizontal vent minimum rise is _____ per foot.

A

1”

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20
Q

A _____ _____ is required for masonry chimneys.

A

crown cap

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21
Q

Cat III vents minimum distances are controlled by _____ _____.

A

manufacturer’s instructions

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22
Q

Type B vents must terminate _____ feet from a sidewall.

A

8’

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23
Q

High efficiency condenser line dripping is _____.

A

normal

24
Q

Circulating pumps are located _____ a boiler.

A

above

25
Q

Supply and return plenums should not be in contact with _____ _____.

A

combustible materials

26
Q

A mid efficiency induced draft gas furnace with positive pressure _____ manifolded with natural draft appliances.

A

should not be

27
Q

High efficiency gas furnaces condense because they capture _____ _____ of _____.

A

latent heat of vaporization

28
Q

Hartford loops prevent _____ _____ when the wet return leaks.

A

boiler leaks

29
Q

KW x _____ = BTU PER HOUR.

A

3414

30
Q

Gas fired room heaters do not require _____ _____ _____. They should however be _____, labeled for use in _____, and have adequate _____ to _____.

A

outdoor combustion air
vented
fireplace
clearance to combustibles

31
Q

Boiler heat exchangers are usually made of _____, _____, or _____.

A

steel
copper
nickel

32
Q

Exhaust gas temp from high efficiency furnace is between _____ and _____ F.

A

100 - 150° F

33
Q

Max steady state efficiency for an oil burner is _____%.

A

87%

34
Q

Gravity flow warm air furnace looks like _______.

A

a robot man next to water heater

35
Q

The _____ is used to stop the furnace early to prevent overheating the house.

A

anticipator

36
Q

When the coefficient of performance is less than _____ the heat pump willl shut off and backup electric heat will commence.

A

1

37
Q

Backup heat strips are _____ of the indoor coil.

A

downstream

38
Q

The _____ _____ runs from the condenser to the expansion device.

A

liquid line

39
Q

The condenser fan _____ the refrigerant turning it into a _____.

A

cools
liquid

40
Q

Air leakage is _____ to provide fresh air, however allows _____ to escape the house.

A

necessary
heat

41
Q

There should be _____ flow measuring stations on HRV’s, at least _____ inches away from dampers, and should be connected to _____ to balance the system.

A

2
12”
Gauges

42
Q

Defrost systems for HRV’s include : recirculating ______ through the fresh air side, running _____ air through the fresh side, or shutting off the ____ ____ fan. _____ _____ should not be used.

A

exhaust
house
fresh air
furnace air

43
Q

Vents recently added to flat or cathedral roofs could be a sign of _____.

A

rot

44
Q

Rot is likely to be most prevalent in walls near the _____.

A

bottom

45
Q

Inlet and exhaust in HRV’s should be separated by _____ feet.

A

10

46
Q

_____ _____ pipe can control water hammer.

A

Air cushion

47
Q

Water pressure is highest when _____ _____ is _____.

A

No water is flowing

48
Q

___ Gpm is acceptable flow rate from a well.

A

3

49
Q

Min height for NONcombustible above range is _____ inches.

A

24”

50
Q

_____ _____ _____ is not approved for range hood down draft exhaust.

A

Corrugated stainless steel

51
Q

Party wall problems include _____, _____, and _____.

A

Ice dams
Discontinuity
Incomplete in attic

52
Q

Foundation drain membranes can be installed _____ grade, provide an _____ _____ between earth and foundation, and are typically _____ at the top.

A

Below
Air space
Sealed

53
Q

An inspection agreement may be invalid if there is no opportunity for the client to _____.

A

Negotiate

54
Q

Failure to perform duties as a reasonable person would have done is _____ negligence.

A

Ordinary

55
Q

Failing to report a significant defect could be considered _____ _____.

A

Negligent misrepresentation

56
Q

The least likely person the report could be given to to be considered a breach of ethics would be the clients _____.

A

Parents