Inspector Prep National Exam 2 Flashcards
(101 cards)
1
Q
- The purpose of a home inspection is to provide:
(a) An estimation of the costs of improving their property
(b) Provide a list of the property’s patent and latent problems and concerns
(c) Provide information regarding the property conditions at the time of the inspection
(d) Provide conclusions about all of the conditions of the property at the time of the inspection
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(c) Provide information regarding the property conditions at the time of the inspection
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- Real Estate inspections include
(a) A design analysis
(b) A written report
(c) An architectural analysis
(d) engineering calculations
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(b) A written report
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- Reports can be released to people other than your client
(a) if they have an interest in the property at the time of the inspection
(b) if they are the owner of the property at the time of the inspection
(c) if they were a real estate agent involved in the transaction
(d) Only with the approval of the client involved in the transaction
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(d) Only with the approval of the client involved in the transaction
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- A poor reason for a written report is that
(a) The statute requires it
(b) reduces reliance on verbal presentations
(c) client can review findings and opinions
(d) limits inspector liability
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(b) reduces reliance on verbal presentations
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Q
- A major concern with exterior cladding systems is
(a) rafter uplift
(b) Heat generation
(c) Vapor diffusion
(d) Water penetration
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(d) Water penetration
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Q
- Sills sloping down away from the window encourages
(a) Rot
(b) Damage
(c) Need of paint
(d) Water drainage
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(d) Water drainage
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Q
- Probing the ends of beams with a screwdriver is a good way to check for
(a) deterioration
(b) end bearing
(c) deflections
(d) Pressure treatment
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(a) deterioration
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Q
- The preferred discharge point for a downspout is
(a) below grade into a storm sewer
(b) below grade into a floor drain
(c) above grade six feet from the house
(d) above grade adjacent to the house
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(c) above grade six feet from the house
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Q
- ___________ is not a common failure pattern for asphalt shingles .
(a) Spalling
(b) Cracking
(c) Delamination
(d) Granule loss
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(a) Spalling
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Q
- Ice dams cause
(a) Icicles hanging from gutters
(b) Water damage at interior wall/ceiling intersections
(c) Water draining from the drip edges
(d) Siding discoloration starting at the header flashings
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(b) Water damage at interior wall/ceiling intersections
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- Where a steeply pitched shingle roof meets a lower pitched shingle roof, the slope change may be especially vulnerable to
(a) Unusually rapid deterioration from air turbulence
(b) Water penetration under the shingles on the lower pitched side
(c) Excessive shingle wear adjacent to the valley on the steeper pitched side
(d) Premature valley flashing wear on the high side of the valley
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(b) Water penetration under the shingles on the lower pitched side
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Q
- Drip edge flashing
(a) is installed under the felt
(b) may extend one inch up the roof surface
(c) is always required along rakes
(d) can never be omitted
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(a) is installed under the felt
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Q
- _____________ is not a common problem with built up roofing systems.
(a) Oil-canning
(b) Blisters
(c) Alligatoring
(d) Ridging
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(a) Oil-canning
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Q
- The crack in the concrete slab shown in the photograph below
(a) typically, does not go into the footings
(b) does not have corresponding cracks in the building
(c) indicates a lack of steel reinforcement
(d) is common with poured concrete foundations
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(c) indicates a lack of steel reinforcement
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Q
- Steel rebar that is too close to the surface of a footing may result in
(a) Hydration
(b) Honeycombing
(c) Spalling
(d) Efflorescence
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(c) Spalling
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Q
- An implication of a failed sill is
(a) Crowned floors
(b) Wood floors crowning
(c) Rotated joists
(d) Joist blocking
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(c) Rotated joists
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Q
- A column should be
(a) Bonded to a beam with adhesive
(b) At least as wide as the beam above it
(c) Nailed to at least two joists
(d) Fitted with shims for future adjustment
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(b) At least as wide as the beam above it
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- Wood siding should be
(a) At least 6 inches above grade
(b) At least 2 inches above grade
(c) At least 4 inches above grade
(d) At least 8 inches above grade
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(a) At least 6 inches above grade
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Q
- Cracks that break bricks indicate
(a) the mortar was weaker than the bricks
(b) the mortar was stronger than the bricks
(c) differential foundation movements
(d) structural framing defects
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(a) the mortar was weaker than the bricks
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- What would you do if you saw that a roof truss had been cut?
(a) Advise client to sister a 2 by 4 piece over the cut
(b) Advise client that cuts in trusses are not a problem
(c) Advise no action if not other defects are found
(d) Advise further evaluation by a structural engineer
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(d) Advise further evaluation by a structural engineer
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- Rafter spread can be visually identified by
(a) Soffits pulling away from the house wall
(b) A wavy appearance to the roof
(c) Cracks in wall finishes parallel to the ceiling joists
(d) Cracks in the rafters and joists
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(a) Soffits pulling away from the house wall
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- The most serious implication of any insulation, air/vapor barrier or ventilation deficiency is
(a) Heat Loss
(b) Heat Gain
(c) Deterioration
(d) Shrinkage
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(c) Deterioration
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- The preferred issue with attic insulating materials is
(a) Gaps in insulation
(b) Compressed insulation
(c) Excess depth of insulation
(d) Uneven depths of insulation
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(c) Excess depth of insulation
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Q
- During an inspection the quickest, commonly available method of determining the floor system thickness is
(a) By referring to building plans
(b) Lifting out a supply air register
(c) Asking the owner
(d) Measuring the overall floor thickness and subtracting the joists
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(b) Lifting out a supply air register
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25. A cabinet issue that would not be included in an inspection report would be
(a) Defective hardware
(b) Inoperative drawers
(c) Missing doors or drawers
(d) Concealed hinges
(d) Concealed hinges
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26. _________________ is not a common concern from wet basements.
(a) Damaged interior finishes
(b) Noxious Odors
(c) Frost heaving of floors
(d) Health hazards from molds
(c) Frost heaving of floors
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27. Overhead service conductors
(a) Generally, must be 3 feet away from windows
(b) Have no restriction on the height of the connection point
(c) Must clear a low sloped roof by 3 feet or more
(d) Cannot be routed over decks under any circumstances
(a) Generally, must be 3 feet away from windows
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28. In the service box, the ungrounded service entrance wires should be connected
(a) To the “***LOAD***” side of the main disconnect
(b) To power the fuses first, then the disconnect
(c) To the “***LINE***” side of the main disconnect
(d) One to the main disconnect and the other to the grounding terminal
(c) To the “***LINE***” side of the main disconnect
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29. Can the main gas supply pipe be used to ground the electrical system?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Only if the pipe is metal
(d) Only if the pipe is plastic
(b) NO
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30. Fuses may
(a) Be bypassed
(b) Have different manufacturers
(c) Be loose
(d) Have broken components
(b) Have different manufacturers
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31. The main service fuses have been installed with the labels facing backward, not allowing you to read their rating. No other markings are visible. You should
(a) Turn off the house power and remove a fuse to check its rating
(b) Measure the diameter of the fuse body to determine its rating
(c) Report that the main service fuse rating could not be determined
(d) Assume that the electrician properly sized the fuses
(c) Report that the main service fuse rating could not be determined
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32. Supports for branch circuit cables are commonly required
(a) Every 10 feet
(b) Every 3 feet
(c) Within 24 inches of leaving a box
(d) Within 12 inches of leaving a box
(d) Within 12 inches of leaving a box
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33. ___________________ is not a common issue with Knob-and-tube wiring
(a) Connections to NM conductors not made in boxes
(b) Conductors are buried under insulation
(c) Over-heated neutrals on multi-wire branch circuits
(d) Brittle wire and insulation from old age and rodent damage
(c) Over-heated neutrals on multi-wire branch circuits
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34. Which of the following is a simple test on an operating conventional gas-fired forced-air furnace that should always be performed?
(a) Test the exhaust for carbon monoxide
(b) Test the temperature drop from the beginning to the end of the vent connector
(c) Test for spillage at the draft hood
(d) Test for excessive vibration of the house air fan by touching the fan
(c) Test for spillage at the draft hood
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35. _________________ is not a common defect with branch circuit cables
(a) NMC cable run through joists without protection
(b) Open junction boxes in attic
(c) Open conductor splices
(d) Oversized conductors to appliances
(a) NMC cable run through joists without protection
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36. __________________ is not a common indication of burner deficiencies in gas fired appliances.
(a) Flame lifting
(b) Flame roll-out
(c) Flashback
(d) Inactive flame
(d) Inactive flame
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37. Mid-efficiency gas-fired furnaces
(a) Have condensate tubing
(b) May be vented through the sidewall
(c) Never had plastic venting
(d) Always have an induced draft fan
(b) May be vented through the sidewall
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38. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_is not a common problem found with oil fill and vent pipes.
(a) Leaks
(b) Oversizing
(c) Missing caps
(d) Abandoned
(b) Oversizing
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39. A boiler heat exchanger that has cracked will
(a) Be very difficult to detect
(b) Be a life safety issue
(c) Leak water all the time
(d) Leak water at least part of the time
(d) Leak water at least part of the time
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40. Masonry chimneys should extend above the roof
(a) 3 feet higher than any building component within 5 feet
(b) 1 foot higher than any building component within 10 feet
(c) 3 feet higher than the roof where it penetrates the roof
(d) 3 feet higher than any building component above the roof
(c) 3 feet higher than the roof where it penetrates the roof
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41. Common and dangerous cracks in the hearth of a wood-burning fireplace are often found
(a) At the back of the hearth
(b) At the side of the hearth
(c) Between the hearth and hearth extension
(d) At the front of the hearth extension
(c) Between the hearth and hearth extension
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42. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_is a proper vent connector installation on wood stoves.
(a) The seams on horizontal sections are at the bottom
(b) A heat reclaimer has been provided
(c) There is no expansion provision
(d) The vent connector is 8 feet long
(d) The vent connector is 8 feet long
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43. The function of a compressor in an air conditioning system is to
(a) Cool down the warm liquid
(b) Warm up the cool liquid
(c) Heat up the warm gas
(d) Cool down the hot gas
(c) Heat up the warm gas
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44. ______________________ is not a common problem with an air conditioner compressor.
(a) Out of level
(b) Excess vibration
(c) Cooling the Refrigerant
(d) Short cycling
(c) Cooling the Refrigerant
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45. _________________ is not an expected consequence of a dirty evaporator coil.
(a) Airflow is restricted
(b) Heat transfer is inhibited
(c) Improper temperature drop
(d) Condenser icing over
(d) Condenser icing over
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46. Joining copper and galvanized steel piping together will produce corrosion unless a
(a) Isolation valve is used
(b) Dielectric connector is used
(c) Tempering connector is used
(d) Mixing valve is used
(b) Dielectric connector is used
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47. __________________________ is a deficiency in a water heater.
(a) The baffle in the water heater
(b) A shut off valve on the ***COLD*** water inlet
(c) An accessible disconnect on an electric water heater
(d) A shut off valve on the ***HOT*** water outlet
(d) A shut off valve on the ***HOT*** water outlet
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48. Plumbing drain pipes should
(a) Be corrugated through turns
(b) Have intermittent support
(c) Reversed “Y’s” to control flow rates
(d) Have slopes of ¼ to ½ inch per foot
(d) Have slopes of ¼ to ½ inch per foot
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49. Drain traps made of PVC are often referred to as
(a) Slip joints
(b) Fixed joists
(c) Rigid joists
(d) Dianode joints
(a) Slip joints
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50. The number shown in the photograph below is a measurement of
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(a) Watts
(b) Amps
(c) Volts
(d) Ohms
(b) Amps
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51. _________________ is not a defect of beams supporting a porch.
(a) Checking
(b) Sagging
(c) Inadequate support
(d) Decay or insect damage
(a) Checking
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52. The maximum overcurrent protective device for an electric range according to the label shown below is
(a) 25 Amps
(b) 30 Amps
(c) 35 Amps
(d) 40 Amps
(d) 40 Amps
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53. Metal valley flashings should be no longer than 10 feet because
(a) Expansion and contraction may cause buckling
(b) It would not be aesthetically pleasing
(c) Longer lengths of metal are too expansive
(d) Longer pieces are more difficult to handle
(a) Expansion and contraction may cause buckling
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54. You are examining the side flashing at a masonry chimney roof penetration. Where the asphalt shingles meet the counter flashing, roofing cement has been applied. Your report should include
(a) “It is difficult to say if proper step flashings were installed.”
(b) “Roofing cement should only be considered a temporary repair.”
(c) “This is not a good building practice.”
(d) All of the above
(d) All of the above
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55. The rust damaged component shown in the photograph below is a
(a) brick shelf
(b) brick lintel
(c) masonry tie
(d) weep screed
(b) brick lintel
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56. Steel lintels
(a) Should not be used in stone walls
(b) Are flat 4-inch-wide steel stock
(c) support the wall framing
(d) Need 6 inch of end bearing
(d) Need 6 inch of end bearing
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57. Why is a gusset plate used for in a roof structure?
(a) to connect members of a truss together
(b) to connect rafters to top plates
(c) to connect edges of roof sheathing to the rafters
(d) to connect the purlins to the rafters
(a) to connect members of a truss together
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58. All of the following could indicate spreading rafters except
(a) Sag in roof or ridge
(b) Top of exterior wall bowed out
(c) Gap between the soffit and the exterior wall
(d) Cracks in interior ceilings running perpendicular to the outside walls
(d) Cracks in interior ceilings running perpendicular to the outside walls
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59. The visible defect in the roof covering materials in the photograph shown below indicates
(a) lack of roof for expansion of the roof covering materials
(b) lack of proper fasteners in the roof covering materials
(c) lack of roof for expansion of the valley flashing materials
(d) lack of roof for expansion of the roof decking materials
(d) lack of roof for expansion of the roof decking materials
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60. Gypsum chips provide
(a) improved aesthetics for the house
(b) the basis of the shingle warranty
(c) protection to the shingle from UV rays
(d) improved water flow off the roof
(c) protection to the shingle from UV rays
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61. Broken seals on double paned windows cause
(a) fungal growth
(b) improved heat resistance
(c) reduced energy transmission
(d) Cracked glass panes
(a) fungal growth
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62. The main electrical disconnecting means should be how far from the service attachment or meter can?
(a) Within the line of sight of the meter can
(b) 10 feet if the service conductors are in conduit
(c) Adjacent to or on the wall opposite
(d) 3 feet maximum
(c) Adjacent to or on the wall opposite
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63. A 14 AWG copper conductor is protected by a 20-amp fuse. You should report that
(a) The installation is deficient and is considered to be unsafe
(b) As the conductor is really rated for 25 Amps there is no deficiency
(c) This is an older wiring method that was acceptable at the time of construction
(d) The appliance connected to the circuit may allow the larger size fuse
(a) The installation is deficient and is considered to be unsafe
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64. Common branch circuit wire materials include all of these except
(a) Copper
(b) Aluminum
(c) Nickel clad copper
(d) Silver clad copper
(d) Silver clad copper
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65. Supply air registers in a forced air heating system are best located
(a) High on interior walls
(b) Low on interior walls
(c) High on exterior walls
(d) Low on exterior walls
(d) Low on exterior walls
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66. The most common exhaust pipe material used for high efficiency furnaces is
(a) PVC
(b) Stainless steel
(c) Galvanized steel
(d) Anodized aluminum
(a) PVC
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67. The main function of a chimney cap or crown is to
(a) Protect the flue from water
(b) Protects against downdrafts
(c) Enhance drafting of the chimney
(d) Decreases fire safety of the chimney
(a) Protect the flue from water
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68. How many heat transfer coils do conventional air-cooled central air conditioning systems have?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(c) Two
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69. Which of the following components would be found on a heat pump but not a central air conditioning system?
(a) Circulating fan
(b) Discharge fan
(c) An emergency heat switch
(d) An emergency limit switch
(c) An emergency heat switch
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70. Which of the following drain pipes is typically used below grade?
(a) Galvanized iron
(b) Copper
(c) Brass
(d) Clay
(d) Clay
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71. What type of trap is allowed by modern plumbing codes?
(a) P
(b) S
(c) D
(d) Drum
(a) P
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72. The best reason for not turning the water on to a house is that
(a) There may be a leak in the piping
(b) It is the seller’s responsibility
(c) There may be a leak at the fixture
(d) There may be a leak at the water heater
(b) It is the seller’s responsibility
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73. A landing may not be needed for exterior doors
(a) When it is a secondary entrance
(b) Where there are three or fewer risers
(c) If the riser height is less than 7¾ inches
(d) Where the door swings over the landing
(a) When it is a secondary entrance
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74. ______________________ is not a function of walls
(a) provide support for roofs
(b) provide support for masonry chimneys
(c) provide support for other walls
(d) provide resistance against wind loads
(b) provide support for masonry chimneys
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75. A guideline for the appropriate slope of a lot away from a house is
(a) 1'' over 6'
(b) 1'' over 10'
(c) 10'' over 6'
(d) 6'' over 10'
(d) 6'' over 10'
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76. From the list below the acceptable materials for covering a low sloped roof is
(a) Asphalt shingles
(b) Wood shingles
(c) Wood shakes
(d) Rolled roofing
(d) Rolled roofing
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77. There is a chimney protruding through a valley on the roof. You report there may be leakage here because
(a) J flashing was used on the chimney
(b) The chimney obstructs valley drainage
(c) The fasteners from the chimney flashing penetrate the valley flashing
(d) The roofer did not cut the points at the valley shingle tabs
(b) The chimney obstructs valley drainage
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78. The most vulnerable areas on roofs are
(a) Hips
(b) Flashings
(c) Gables
(d) Eaves
(b) Flashings
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79. Solid masonry walls typically need
(a) Sill plates
(b) Headers
(c) Foundations and footings
(d) Keystones
(c) Foundations and footings
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80. Horizontal cracks in brick veneer can indicate
(a) sags in center of the foundation
(b) center lift of the foundation
(c) edge settlement
(d) downwarping
(a) sags in center of the foundation
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81. Offset load bearing walls between floors
(a) Can cause the floor to sag near the wall
(b) Are a poor construction method
(c) Cannot be offset by more than 3 feet
(d) Can be supported by doubled joists
(a) Can cause the floor to sag near the wall
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82. Wood deterioration is typically discovered during a home inspection by
(a) Probing with an awl or similar tool
(b) Visual observation
(c) Tapping with a hammer
(d) A & B
(d) A & B
(a) Probing with an awl or similar tool
(b) Visual observation
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83. Collar ties are
(a) compression members
(b) shear members
(c) combination members
(d) tension members
(d) tension members
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84. ____________________ are not a type of roof vent
(a) Soffit vents
(b) Ridge vents
(c) Louver vents
(d) Static vents
(c) Louver vents
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85. A common problem with skylights in cold climates is
(a) Reduced visibility
(b) Wind noise
(c) Down drafts
(d) Ice dams
(d) Ice dams
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86. An overcurrent protection device
(a) Can be a fuse or breaker
(b) Regulates voltage in a circuit
(c) Regulates resistance in a circuit
(d) Regulates watts in a circuit
(a) Can be a fuse or breaker
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87. After entering the service box, the grounded service entrance conductor should
(a) Connect to the bus bar with the white insulated conductors
(b) Connect to the bus bar with the green insulated conductors
(c) Connect to both bus bars
(d) Connect to insulated conductors of any color
(a) Connect to the bus bar with the white insulated conductors
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88. Double tapping is
(a) A method of extending a service panel’s capacity
(b) A term for attaching two conductors to a single terminal
(c) Allowed for multiwire circuits
(d) A term for joining conductors at a splice
(b) A term for attaching two conductors to a single terminal
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89. Aluminum conductors
(a) is not an allowed conductor
(b) has lower resistance with oxidation
(c) has higher resistance with oxidation
(d) is easier to install than copper
(c) has higher resistance with oxidation
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90. In an atmospheric gas burner, the thermocouple
(a) Senses the main flame
(b) Activates the thermostat
(c) Initiates the spark ignition
(d) Senses the pilot flame
(d) Senses the pilot flame
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91. House air fans are rarely
(a) Dirty
(b) Out of balance
(c) Noisy
(d) Installed backwards
(d) Installed backwards
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92. Older conventional efficiency, cast iron boilers have a life expectancy of
(a) 5 to 10 years
(b) 10 to 15 years
(c) 15 to 25 years
(d) 35 to 50 years
(d) 35 to 50 years
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93. Fire stopping
(a) Should be provided at every floor level
(b) Is only required on masonry chimneys
(c) Is only required for metal chimneys
(d) Includes a fire suppression system
(a) Should be provided at every floor level
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94. A masonry chimney serving a wood burning fireplace should be at least
(a) 8 feet tall
(b) 12 feet tall
(c) 15 feet tall
(d) 18 feet tall
(c) 15 feet tall
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95. __________________ are common fireplace foundation/footing problems.
(a) Cracking
(b) Settling
(c) Heaving
(d) Scorching
(b) Settling
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96. Common problems with water cooled air conditioning coils include
(a) Clogging
(b) Icing
(c) Leaking
(d) Boiling
(c) Leaking
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97. Common toilet problems include all of the following except
(a) Lazy flush
(b) Floor damage around the toilet
(c) Excess pressure at tank
(d) Running continuously
(c) Excess pressure at tank
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98. Drain pipes from clothes washers should
(a) Terminate in a plumbing stack
(b) Terminate in a standpipe
(c) Not terminate in a P trap
(d) Terminate in a waste pipe
(b) Terminate in a standpipe
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99. The number shown on the multi-meter in the photograph below represents
(a) Ohms
(b) Volts
(c) Amps
(d) Watts
(c) Amps
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100. ___________________________ is not needed in solid masonry walls.
(a) Interlocking wythes
(b) Lintels over openings
(c) Drainways
(d) Corbelling
(d) Corbelling
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