Test 3

Question 1

When the footing and floor are poured simultaneously, this is called a

Answer 1

Monolithic slab

Question 2

Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems

Answer 2

80%

Question 3

Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil?
T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The portion of the foundation that transfers the structural load to the ground is?

Answer 4

The footing

Question 5

Drain tile at the base of a foundation should be covered with

Answer 5

Gravel

Question 6

To prevent settlement of expansive clay,soil, a requirement is
A. drain tile
B. Water
C. Transpiration
D. A vapor barrier

Answer 6

Water

Question 7

A moisture maintenance program for silty soil may cause foundation failure? T/F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

A 2” x 4” board used as a stud would be 1 5/8 “ x 3 1/2” because of surfacing operations

T/F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which of the following should the home inspector write on the inspection report

A. Beam that does not rest on a pier
B. Twisted floor joist
C. Signs of wood rot
D. All of the above

Answer 9

D. All of the above

Question 10

The truss roof system has four parts.
T/F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

In building a frame or wooden skeleton, studs rest on the sills, which are secured to the foundation wall.

T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Minimum chimney height above the roof line is how many feet?

Answer 12

3 foot

Question 13

Fungi and termites are often found together because they require similar environmental conditions

T/F

Answer 13

True

Question 14

A real estate inspector must be familiar with registered grade trademarks

T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Decay fungi cannot seriously damage wood that has a moisture content below what percentage?

Answer 15

20%

Question 16

The system of construction in which studs are continuous from foundation to roof is generally termed.

Answer 16

Balloon framing

Question 17

The board that rest on the perimeter of a slab floor would be called what?

Answer 17

Sill plate

Question 18

The max allowable moisture content of seasoned lumber is what %

Answer 18

19%

Question 19

Rafter boards pulling away from the ridge board may indicate foundation movement

T/F

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Floor systems using steel channels require bridging to prevent racking

T/F

Answer 20

True

Question 21

The metal channel that supports the metal studs is called?

Answer 21

Track

Question 22

Where would you find the heel joint connections?

Answer 22

Ceiling joist connection to rafter

Question 23

Cold form steel has a galvanized coating to protect it from corrosion

T/F

Answer 23

True

Question 24

EIFS should be a minimum of ——- inches above finish grade

Answer 24

8”

Question 25

Older untreated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating?

Answer 25

Has no fire rating

Question 26

An individual should observe sunlight through a wood shingle roof T/F

Answer 26

True

Question 27

A wood shingle roof should be at least three layers thick? T/F

Answer 27

True

Question 28

A cedar shake roof requires no underlayment T/F

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Built up roofing should not be used on roof slopes of 4/12 or steeper T/F

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Slate and tile roofs require underlayment? T/F

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is the UL rating classification of a slate and tile roofs?

Answer 31

No UL rating

Question 32

A stainless steel roof is all but maintenance free T/F

Answer 32

True

Question 33

The metal roof panels can be furnished in various lengths up to?

Answer 33

24’

Question 34

What material cannot be used for the temperature pressure relief valve line?

Answer 34

PVC plastic

Question 35

Minimum size of a grease trap interceptor is

Answer 35

100 Gallons

Question 36

The difference between a class 1 and class 2 aerobic treatment plant is?

Answer 36

Class 2 cannot be used for surface application

Question 37

Site service visits for aerobic plants should include A. Removal of lids and cover for access to plant chambers and equipment B. Activation of all mechanical equipment and evaluation while running C. Checking if all filters, screens, strainers Are clean or to be replaced D. An evaluation of the process operation E. All above

Answer 37

D. A eval of the process operation

Question 38

Electrical wires must clear all flat roofs by how many feet and driveways by how many feet?

Answer 38

8 feet for flat roof 12 feet for driveway

Question 39

Two wire service will be only ______ service A. 115V B. 230V C. 440V

Answer 39

115v

Question 40

Copper is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum ? T/F

Answer 40

True

Question 41

What is the amperage of 14-ga copper wire

Answer 41

15 AMPS

Question 42

What is the amperage of 12-ga aluminum wire

Answer 42

15 amps

Question 43

If the house has only two wires that run from the power pole, the service is limited to ? A. 230V B. 115V C. 100amps

Answer 43

B. 115 volts

Question 44

The EER designation as applied to an air conditioner refers to

Answer 44

Energy efficiency ratio

Question 45

To operate properly, evaporative coolers require a low relative humidity. T/F

Answer 45

True

Question 46

A conventional heatin/cooling thermostat is acceptable for heat pumps T/F

Answer 46

False

Question 47

When inspecting a high efficiency heat pump with an electronic control panel and thermostat temperature setting should never be moved more than 4 degrees in either direction. T/F

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Whether the ground loop is most efficiently installed depends on the type of soil T/F

Answer 48

True

Question 49

The ground loop consists of several lengths of ________ pipe A. Copper B. Black iron C. Polyethylene D. All of the above

Answer 49

Polyethylene

Question 50

A geothermal system in heat mode can produce heated air in excess of 100 degrees. T/F

Answer 50

True

Question 51

A kitchen exhaust using a blower is more efficient than one using a fan. T/F

Answer 51

True