Exam Prep 7 Home Inspecting practice
test
With metal brackets
Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?
Excess water is added
When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What
cause do most concrete problems have in common?
Self-closing door
If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?
Attic ventilation is needed during each season.
Which of the following statements about attic ventilation is true?
,Watt
Which of the following terms represents rates of energy transfer in an electrical system?
With binoculars
What is the safest way to inspect the roof?
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank and
You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank.
Which of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
Granite countertops may emit radon,
Zinc countertops can warp,
,Quartz countertops are difficult to repair
What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?
Below windows
Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?
Unpredictable heat gain
The theory of air movement results in unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the
following outcomes is NOT a common result of the theory of air movement?
A settlement crack
While inspecting a home recently built on a slab, you notice a hairline crack on the
flooring. Since there appears to be vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as
the problem?
, A settlement crack
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?
15-20°F
What is the average temperature differential an AC unit should produce during the
summer?
To attach structures or objects to concrete,
To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes,
To keep structures and objects in alignment
What is the purpose of an anchor bolt?
120°F
test
With metal brackets
Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?
Excess water is added
When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What
cause do most concrete problems have in common?
Self-closing door
If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?
Attic ventilation is needed during each season.
Which of the following statements about attic ventilation is true?
,Watt
Which of the following terms represents rates of energy transfer in an electrical system?
With binoculars
What is the safest way to inspect the roof?
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank and
You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank.
Which of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
Granite countertops may emit radon,
Zinc countertops can warp,
,Quartz countertops are difficult to repair
What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?
Below windows
Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?
Unpredictable heat gain
The theory of air movement results in unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the
following outcomes is NOT a common result of the theory of air movement?
A settlement crack
While inspecting a home recently built on a slab, you notice a hairline crack on the
flooring. Since there appears to be vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as
the problem?
, A settlement crack
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?
15-20°F
What is the average temperature differential an AC unit should produce during the
summer?
To attach structures or objects to concrete,
To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes,
To keep structures and objects in alignment
What is the purpose of an anchor bolt?
120°F
