Legal Ethics SOP 5 (Jim's Questions) Flashcards
(61 cards)
1
Q
- members serve on the Inspector Committee.
a. 5
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12
A
9
2
Q
- inspector members serve on the Inspector Committee.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 9
A
6
3
Q
- public members serve on the Inspector Committee.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 9
A
3
4
Q
- Payments for claims from the recovery fund arising from the same transaction shall not exceed
regardless of the number of claimants.
a. $5000
b. $10,000
c. $12,500
d. $30,000
A
12,500
5
Q
- The minimum size for a crawl space is x inches.
a. 18x20
b. 16x24
c. 18x24
d. 22x30
A
18x24
6
Q
- What type of window is hinged on one side only?
a. Hooper
b. Double hung
c. Casement
d. Barrier
A
Casement
7
Q
- An inspector is required to operate valves of the plumbing system.
a. Exposed
b. Main
c. Outdoor hose bib
d. Branch
A
Outdoor hose bib
8
Q
- An inspector shall inspect the for leaks.
a. Gas supply line
b. A/C coolant suction line
c. A/C coolant supply line
d. Water lines in a crawl space
A
Water lines in a crawl space
9
Q
- A stud on a load bearing wall may be notched up to percent.
a. 25
b. 33
c. 40
d. 60
A
25
10
Q
- The number that is used to divide square footage by when calculating attic or crawl space ventilation is?
a. 75
b. 100
c. 125
d. 150
A
150
11
Q
- Switches for a spa or hot tub shall be located at least feet from the inside walls of the spa or hot tub.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 6
A
5
11
Q
- inches X inches is the minimum dimension for an egress window in a sleeping room.
a. 20 – 24
b. 24 – 30
c. 22 – 30
d. 24 – 36
A
20-24
12
Q
- inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be located from the floor in a bedroom.
a. 24
b. 30
c. 40
d. 44
A
44
13
Q
- The maximum length of a dryer vent is feet.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 35
A
35
14
Q
- The minimum clearance of an electric service wire over a walkway is feet.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 18
A
10
14
Q
- Romex must be supported at least every _ feet in an attic.
a. 2
b. 2 ½
c. 3 ½
d. 4 ½
A
4 1/2
15
Q
- The minimum size for an attic access having a clear height over 30 inches is X .
a. 18 x 24 inches
b. 22 x 30 inches
c. 24 x 30 inches
d. 24 x 36 inches
A
22 x 30 inches
15
Q
- Hallways of feet or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
A
10
16
Q
- The minimum size (AWG) circuit conductor for a 20-amp circuit is gauge copper.
a. 14
b. 12
c. 10
d. 8
A
12
17
Q
- The minimum height that a flue vent can terminate above the roof is .
a. 6 inches
b. 1 foot
c. 18 inches
d. 3 feet
A
3 feet
18
Q
- The minimum clearance for an electrical wire over a swimming pool is feet.
a. 12
b. 14
c. 16
d. 22
A
22
19
Q
- Woodwork or other combustibles should not be placed within inches of a fireplace opening.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
A
6
20
Q
A minimum of two amp rated branch circuits are to be provided to serve receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, and breakfast area.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
A
20
21
Q
- Range and dryer connections labeled for a gas appliance connection may not exceed feet.
a. 3
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
A
6
22
The minimum hearth extension on the side of a fireplace with a 6 square foot opening and a firebox depth of 24 inches is inches.
a. 3
b. 6
c. 8
d. 12
12
23
26. The maximum distance that mechanical equipment can be located from an attic access is feet.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
20
24
27. The minimum clearance for lighting over a swimming pool is feet.
a. 10
b. 12
c. 14
d. 18
12
25
28. Surface mounted fluorescent fixtures shall be installed on the wall above the door or on the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of inches between the fixture and the nearest point of a storage space.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
6
26
12-gauge aluminum wires should be connected to an amp breaker.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
15
27
30. The maximum distance between balusters on a stairway is inches.
a. 0
b. 2
c. 4
d. 6
4
28
31. The minimum thickness for a solid garage door to a living area is inches.
a. 1 1/8
b. 1 ¼
c. 1 3/8
d. 1 ½
1 3/8
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You cannot take return air from a .
a. Bedroom
b. Hallway
c. Dining room
d. Kitchen or bathroom
Kitchen or bathroom
30
Romex must be stapled a maximum of inches from the wall outlet and then every 4.5 feet.
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12
12
31
34. The minimum stairway tread is inches.
a. 7.75
b. 8.25
c. 9.5
d. 10
10
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35. An inspector should operate the motor on an evaporative cooler to see if .
a. It vibrates
b. It is one or two speed
c. It is functioning in normal operating mode
d. All of the above
It is one or two speed
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36. The disconnect for an A/C condensing unit should be located within sight.
a. True
b. False
True
34
37. Free standing or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking tops of not less than inches to combustible material.
a. 24
b. 30
c. 32
d. 36
30
35
38. Water heaters installed in a garage must be installed so that the lowest heating element is at least
inches off the ground.
a. 12
b. 16
c. 18
d. 24
18
36
39. The minimum depth of a slab on grade is inches.
a. 2 ½
b. 3
c. 3 ½
d. 4
3 1/2
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40. The height of a handrail on a staircase is inches.
a. 32”-36”
b. 34”-38”
c. 38”-42”
d. 40”-44”
34”-38”
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41. The maximum size copper wire for a grounding electrode is .
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
6
39
42. The minimum size duct for a clothes dryer is inches.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
4
40
43. A positive grade away from the foundation of a home is in.
a. 2’ – 8’
b. 4” – 6’
c. 6”– 10’
d. 6” –10”
6”– 10’
40
44. When gas logs are installed in a fireplace, the should be permanently blocked open.
a. Smoke shelf
b. Glass door
c. Damper
d. Screen
Damper
41
45. An outside condenser must be inches off of the ground.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
3
42
46. The maximum height of an electrical breaker box is feet inches from the ground.
a. 5’ 8”
b. 6’ 6”
c. 6’ 8”
d. 7’ 0
6’ 6”
43
47. The minimum size of a plumbing exhaust vent is .
a. 1”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
1 ¼”
44
48. is the maximum height of a stairway riser.
a. 6 ½”
b. 7”
c. 7 ½”
d. 7 ¾”
7 ¾”
45
49. An inspector is not required to inspect the operation of a garage door opener .
a. Using the remote control
b. Using the wall mounting switch
c. Testing the reversing function
d. Testing the installed sensors.
Using the remote control
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50. Weep holes should be provided on masonry at a maximum spacing of .
a. 18 inches
b. 24 inches
c. 30 inches
d. 33 inches
33 inches
47
51. Standard air conditioning systems can easily be converted to a heat pump by the addition of a key component.
a. True
b. False
False
48
52. BTU’s of heat always travel hot to cold.
a. True
b. False
True
48
53. The SEER number for the air conditioner refers to:
a. Selective Energy Emergency Ratio
b. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating
c. Selective Energy Emergency Rating
d. None of the above
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating
48
54. A stud in a non-load bearing wall may be cut or notched by percent.
a. 15
b. 60
c. 30
d. 40
40
49
55. A water heater cannot be located in a:
a. Bathroom or bedroom
b. Kitchen or pantry
c. Hallway or closet
d. Garage
Bathroom or bedroom
50
56. The minimum working platform for mechanical equipment in the attic is?
a. 24”x24”
b. 24”x30”
c. 30”x30”
d. 30”x36”
30”x30”
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57. What is the maximum distance that mechanical equipment can be located from the attic opening?
a. 10’
b. 15’
c. 18’
d. 20’
20'
52
58. The inspector should have the Inspection Agreement signed:
a. Before the report is given to the client
b. Before the inspection is started
c. Before the inspection is completed
Before the inspection is started
53
59. An inspector provides services equivalent to an engineer or appraiser:
a. True
b. False
False
54
60. Clear report writing requires an inspector to:
a. State the condition observed and any ramifications that can happen
b. Report on only major deficiencies
c. Provide only a verbal report
State the condition observed and any ramifications that can happen
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61. Inspectors can perform inspections when?
a. Actively licensed
b. Suspended
c. Training
d. Inactively Licensed
Actively licensed
