TREC Home Inspector Exam Questions with Correct
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The chemical reaction between cement and water that causes concrete to harden is called - answer :
;Hydration
Which structural detail will facilitate interior remodeling involving partition changes? - answer : ;Roof
trusses
What is the MAXIMUM spacing of rafters? - answer : ;There is no maximum
A gas fire water heater may be located in all of the fallowing areas EXCEPT - answer : ;A storage closet
What size line is REQUIRE for the auxiliary or secondary drain system used with an air conditioning
system coil? - answer : ;Minimum of 3/4 inch
Nonmetallic sheathed cable-romex is generally considered an acceptable type of wiring for? - answer :
;use within ceiling and wall spaces
The inspector is require to put which of the following information on a written report? - answer :
;Inspector's license number and name
A positive drainage slope away from a house foundation of 5% is equal to a - answer : ;6 inch drop in 10
feet
, Which of the following materials is most prone to moisture intrusion? - answer : ;EIFS Synthetic
All of the following are requirements for a nonmetallic sheathed cable-romex, EXCEPT that it MUST be -
answer : ;Pulled tightly across bends with less that five time the conductor.
A temperature and pressure relief valve installed on a water heater should be piped to - answer : ;Either
a drain to the outside and not closer than 6 inches to the ground
All of the fallowing are REQUIRED by the Standard of practice to be inspected EXCEPT - answer : ;Water
ionization devices.
Down-warping of a foundation in clay may be caused by - answer : ;Drying edge effect
Repeated, visible sagging for a span of 24 inches in a roof is usually caused by - answer : ;thing plywood
sheathing
What is the Minimum length permitted for a plug in type of cord on a trash compactor? - answer : ;36
inches
What is the MINIMUM wire sizes for a 30 amps? - answer : ;10 AWG copper
Which of the following framing types is continuous from the foundation up to the roof? - answer :
;Balloon framing
An air conditioning system is being inspected for proper cooling... What should be the range of the
temperature drop across the coil? - answer : ;14 degrees Fahrenheit to 22 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the Maximum over-current protection for a #12 copper? - answer : ;20 Amps
in a cavity wall construction, masonry units that are turned into the wall and straddle both wythes are
called? - answer : ;Headers
Answers & Explanations | Graded A+ Study Guide
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The chemical reaction between cement and water that causes concrete to harden is called - answer :
;Hydration
Which structural detail will facilitate interior remodeling involving partition changes? - answer : ;Roof
trusses
What is the MAXIMUM spacing of rafters? - answer : ;There is no maximum
A gas fire water heater may be located in all of the fallowing areas EXCEPT - answer : ;A storage closet
What size line is REQUIRE for the auxiliary or secondary drain system used with an air conditioning
system coil? - answer : ;Minimum of 3/4 inch
Nonmetallic sheathed cable-romex is generally considered an acceptable type of wiring for? - answer :
;use within ceiling and wall spaces
The inspector is require to put which of the following information on a written report? - answer :
;Inspector's license number and name
A positive drainage slope away from a house foundation of 5% is equal to a - answer : ;6 inch drop in 10
feet
, Which of the following materials is most prone to moisture intrusion? - answer : ;EIFS Synthetic
All of the following are requirements for a nonmetallic sheathed cable-romex, EXCEPT that it MUST be -
answer : ;Pulled tightly across bends with less that five time the conductor.
A temperature and pressure relief valve installed on a water heater should be piped to - answer : ;Either
a drain to the outside and not closer than 6 inches to the ground
All of the fallowing are REQUIRED by the Standard of practice to be inspected EXCEPT - answer : ;Water
ionization devices.
Down-warping of a foundation in clay may be caused by - answer : ;Drying edge effect
Repeated, visible sagging for a span of 24 inches in a roof is usually caused by - answer : ;thing plywood
sheathing
What is the Minimum length permitted for a plug in type of cord on a trash compactor? - answer : ;36
inches
What is the MINIMUM wire sizes for a 30 amps? - answer : ;10 AWG copper
Which of the following framing types is continuous from the foundation up to the roof? - answer :
;Balloon framing
An air conditioning system is being inspected for proper cooling... What should be the range of the
temperature drop across the coil? - answer : ;14 degrees Fahrenheit to 22 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the Maximum over-current protection for a #12 copper? - answer : ;20 Amps
in a cavity wall construction, masonry units that are turned into the wall and straddle both wythes are
called? - answer : ;Headers
