Home Inspection Exam Questions
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A poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes is rotating. What is most likely
reason for rotating.
A. The wall has no deadman anchor
B. The footing has no reinforcing steel
C. There is no gravel behind the wall
D. The wall is cantilevered - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4 inch wide crack where the wall is
bowing slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason
for this condition.
A.The gutters are blocked
B.the wall contains 5/8 inch reinforcing steel
C.The concrete was not properly vibrated
,D.The wall dampproofing was improperly installed - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A concrete block basement wall has significantly efflorescence. What is most likely
reason for this condition.
A. The cinder content in the block is to high
B.The foundation plants are to close to the house
C.The blocks are not grouted
D.The soil has settled at the foundation - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A concrete drive way is 1/2 inch higher then the adjacent concrete walkway. What
is the most likely reason for this condition.
A. The walkway is not thick enough
B. The soil under the walkway is not compacted
C. There is no reinforcing steel in the walkway
D. The walkway concrete is not air-entrained - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a band
board.
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,A. 5/8 inch diameter stainless steel carriage bolt
B. 1/2 inch diameter electroplated galvanized steel wood screw
C. 1/2 inch diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt
D. 5/8 inch diameter brass machine screw - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A movement joint should be installed in brick veneer:
A. at support by different structural components
B. at each floor level
C. at each side of a lintel above a garage door
D. above each soldier course - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Adhered masonary veneer is installed in the same manner as:
A. natural stone veneer
B. stucco
C. fiber cement siding
D. steel siding - CORRECT ANSWER-B
, Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1 1/2:12 above
a single family house? Assume standar installation of any required underlayment.
A. Metal shingles
B. Roll Mineral
C. Modified Bitumen
D. Slate Shingles - CORRECT ANSWER-C
What is the most appropriate fastener material for a slate shingle roof covering?
A. Electroplated Galvanized nails
B. Zinc Nails
C. Hot Dipped Galvanized Screws
D. Copper Nails - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A Scupper would most likely be located in:
A. a parapet wall
B. a floor drain
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and Answers 100% Pass
A poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes is rotating. What is most likely
reason for rotating.
A. The wall has no deadman anchor
B. The footing has no reinforcing steel
C. There is no gravel behind the wall
D. The wall is cantilevered - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4 inch wide crack where the wall is
bowing slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason
for this condition.
A.The gutters are blocked
B.the wall contains 5/8 inch reinforcing steel
C.The concrete was not properly vibrated
,D.The wall dampproofing was improperly installed - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A concrete block basement wall has significantly efflorescence. What is most likely
reason for this condition.
A. The cinder content in the block is to high
B.The foundation plants are to close to the house
C.The blocks are not grouted
D.The soil has settled at the foundation - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A concrete drive way is 1/2 inch higher then the adjacent concrete walkway. What
is the most likely reason for this condition.
A. The walkway is not thick enough
B. The soil under the walkway is not compacted
C. There is no reinforcing steel in the walkway
D. The walkway concrete is not air-entrained - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a band
board.
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,A. 5/8 inch diameter stainless steel carriage bolt
B. 1/2 inch diameter electroplated galvanized steel wood screw
C. 1/2 inch diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt
D. 5/8 inch diameter brass machine screw - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A movement joint should be installed in brick veneer:
A. at support by different structural components
B. at each floor level
C. at each side of a lintel above a garage door
D. above each soldier course - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Adhered masonary veneer is installed in the same manner as:
A. natural stone veneer
B. stucco
C. fiber cement siding
D. steel siding - CORRECT ANSWER-B
, Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1 1/2:12 above
a single family house? Assume standar installation of any required underlayment.
A. Metal shingles
B. Roll Mineral
C. Modified Bitumen
D. Slate Shingles - CORRECT ANSWER-C
What is the most appropriate fastener material for a slate shingle roof covering?
A. Electroplated Galvanized nails
B. Zinc Nails
C. Hot Dipped Galvanized Screws
D. Copper Nails - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A Scupper would most likely be located in:
A. a parapet wall
B. a floor drain
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