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It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the 1
structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six
feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1
Which of the following BEST describes the report Conclusion
statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for
its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description
D. Disclaimer
, Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical A pin hole in the heat exchanger
to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger
B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a
pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater
D. A non-reversing garage door opener
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 9 inches
7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
reliable because: A. Some receptacles only have two
prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have broken bulbs
C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
problems D. Different test device manufactures have
different light patterns
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom Potential safety issue
walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A.
installation defect B. indication the home was very cold for
a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
buildings only. B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh.
C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry
surface.
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan Approved brace or box
with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an): A.
Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account Sensible and latent heat
when calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be most likely to have the 6" fiberglass batt insulation
highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
home by its method of construction. Which of the following
choices shows the methods of construction in order from
first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform
framing, ICF construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF
construction, platform framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam
construction, platform framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon
framing, ICF construction
One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where
would these be most likely to occur?
a. Window heads
b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
d. At the corners of the installation, such as around
windows
An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in
and that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
water. Why might these two things be related?
a. The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow
switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that
condensate did not spill.
b. The full condensate pan indicates that the fan in the air
handler is not functioning, as it should.
c. The full condensate pan indicates that there is a leak in
the heat exchanger, which has depressurized the unit,
causing it to turn off.
d. The full condensate pan means that combustion
byproducts have condensed and are flowing back into the
house through the flue. This tripped the flue gas spill
switch, turning the unit off.
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Terms in this set (85)
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the 1
structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six
feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1
Which of the following BEST describes the report Conclusion
statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for
its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description
D. Disclaimer
, Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical A pin hole in the heat exchanger
to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger
B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a
pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater
D. A non-reversing garage door opener
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 9 inches
7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
reliable because: A. Some receptacles only have two
prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have broken bulbs
C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
problems D. Different test device manufactures have
different light patterns
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom Potential safety issue
walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A.
installation defect B. indication the home was very cold for
a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
buildings only. B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh.
C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry
surface.
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan Approved brace or box
with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an): A.
Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account Sensible and latent heat
when calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be most likely to have the 6" fiberglass batt insulation
highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
home by its method of construction. Which of the following
choices shows the methods of construction in order from
first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform
framing, ICF construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF
construction, platform framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam
construction, platform framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon
framing, ICF construction
One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where
would these be most likely to occur?
a. Window heads
b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
d. At the corners of the installation, such as around
windows
An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in
and that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
water. Why might these two things be related?
a. The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow
switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that
condensate did not spill.
b. The full condensate pan indicates that the fan in the air
handler is not functioning, as it should.
c. The full condensate pan indicates that there is a leak in
the heat exchanger, which has depressurized the unit,
causing it to turn off.
d. The full condensate pan means that combustion
byproducts have condensed and are flowing back into the
house through the flue. This tripped the flue gas spill
switch, turning the unit off.
