The Exterior Inspection UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is NOT included in a standard A. screens, awnings, and shutters
home inspection?
A. screens, awnings, and shutters
B. wall framing, if visible
C. chimney
D. roof drainage system
Which of the following IS included in a typical site D. retaining walls
inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls
When should a retaining wall be inspected? C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or
garage
D. if bowing is noticed
Which of the following must be inspected in the D. wall cladding (siding)
exterior inspection?
A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding)
, What is NOT a purpose of siding? D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the
elements
D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to
the foundation
A metallic material that is used in certain joints and D. flashing
junctures of the roof and walls to prevent water from
seeping into the structure is known as __ _.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing
What is clapboard siding? D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped
A. wood planks laid horizontally in shiplap style
B. wood planks laid vertical with scarfed joints
C. wood planks laid vertical with batten
D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped
Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be A. an improper nailing base
caused by __ _.
A. an improper nailing base
B. the absence of wall sheathing
C. deteriorating paint or finish stain
D. nails that are too long
The primary protection for exterior wood siding is C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
__________.
A. fungicide
B. formaldehyde
C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
D. termiticide
Cupping and checking in wood plank siding are signs C. moisture retention
of _____ _.
A. movement of the frame
B. crooked wall studs
C. moisture retention
D. improper nailing
Bulges observed on the interior walls of the structure B. foundation
may indicate a problem with the ___ _.
A. sill plate
B. foundation
C. main bearing beam
D. studs
AND CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is NOT included in a standard A. screens, awnings, and shutters
home inspection?
A. screens, awnings, and shutters
B. wall framing, if visible
C. chimney
D. roof drainage system
Which of the following IS included in a typical site D. retaining walls
inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls
When should a retaining wall be inspected? C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or
garage
D. if bowing is noticed
Which of the following must be inspected in the D. wall cladding (siding)
exterior inspection?
A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding)
, What is NOT a purpose of siding? D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the
elements
D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to
the foundation
A metallic material that is used in certain joints and D. flashing
junctures of the roof and walls to prevent water from
seeping into the structure is known as __ _.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing
What is clapboard siding? D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped
A. wood planks laid horizontally in shiplap style
B. wood planks laid vertical with scarfed joints
C. wood planks laid vertical with batten
D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped
Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be A. an improper nailing base
caused by __ _.
A. an improper nailing base
B. the absence of wall sheathing
C. deteriorating paint or finish stain
D. nails that are too long
The primary protection for exterior wood siding is C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
__________.
A. fungicide
B. formaldehyde
C. some form of stain, paint, or finish
D. termiticide
Cupping and checking in wood plank siding are signs C. moisture retention
of _____ _.
A. movement of the frame
B. crooked wall studs
C. moisture retention
D. improper nailing
Bulges observed on the interior walls of the structure B. foundation
may indicate a problem with the ___ _.
A. sill plate
B. foundation
C. main bearing beam
D. studs
