AHIT FINAL EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+
✔✔What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - ✔✔a flame retention
burner
✔✔What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - ✔✔don't
break the seal, then report that the firebox wasn't inspected
✔✔What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? -
✔✔report it as a major repair
✔✔Which heating system is also called hydronic? - ✔✔forced hot water
✔✔The operating pressure in a forced hot water system for a typical two-story home
should be _____. - ✔✔12 psi
✔✔***Which air conditioning system component removes heat from the pressurized gas
and changes the refrigerant to a liquid?*** - ✔✔the condenser
✔✔When should the home inspector turn the air conditioner off immediately? - ✔✔if the
compressor groans or squeals
✔✔***What is the function of the evaporator coil?*** - ✔✔to absorb heat into the
refrigerant liquid and change it to a gas
✔✔In what location might the evaporative (swamp) cooler be found? - ✔✔Arizona
✔✔In which direction would refrigerant in an air-cooled heat pump flow when operating
in the heating mode? - ✔✔opposite that of an air conditioner
✔✔What should the inspector be sure to do when the heating inspection is finished? -
✔✔return controls to their original settings
✔✔How should the home inspector test a bulge in a plaster wall for detachment from
the lath? - ✔✔pushing on it gently with the hand
✔✔***Which type of facing would be best suited to curved ceiling surfaces?*** -
✔✔plaster
✔✔Parquet squares are made of _____. - ✔✔hardwood
, ✔✔What is an acceptable distance between the tread of a stairway and its handrail? -
✔✔34" to 38"
✔✔Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings? - ✔✔1 or
2 layers over a gypsum board lath
✔✔What problem can be experienced when a softwood plank subfloor is exposed and
used as the finish flooring? - ✔✔keeping the joints sealed against spills
✔✔What condition does discoloration or cloudiness between the lights of a dual-pane
window indicate? - ✔✔a leaking seal
✔✔Which of the following conditions might cause a fireplace to smoke? - ✔✔negative
pressure, blocked flue
✔✔Moisture/condensation in the attic most directly effects which of the following roof
components? - ✔✔roof sheathing
✔✔What is an insulation's R-value? - ✔✔its resistance to heat flow
✔✔According to most standards of practice, the home inspector is required to enter
underfloor crawl spaces and attic spaces when _____. - ✔✔access is not obstructed,
won't damage property, or be dangerous
✔✔In general, which type of insulation has the lowest R-value per inch? - ✔✔loose-fill
insulation
✔✔What is Kraft paper? - ✔✔a water-resistant asphalt-impregnated paper used as a
vapor barrier
✔✔Why was UFFI insulation considered to be a health hazard? - ✔✔It releases
formaldehyde into the air.
✔✔What condition is a sign of too much moisture in the attic? - ✔✔delaminated
plywood sheathing
✔✔***Cracks found on a plaster wall may indicate an underlying structural problem if
they are _____.*** - ✔✔one-quarter-inch wide
✔✔The examination of the absorption/leach field when inspecting a septic system is
important because it _____. - ✔✔may indicate a malfunctioning system if liquids are
oozing through to the surface
SURE A+
✔✔What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - ✔✔a flame retention
burner
✔✔What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - ✔✔don't
break the seal, then report that the firebox wasn't inspected
✔✔What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? -
✔✔report it as a major repair
✔✔Which heating system is also called hydronic? - ✔✔forced hot water
✔✔The operating pressure in a forced hot water system for a typical two-story home
should be _____. - ✔✔12 psi
✔✔***Which air conditioning system component removes heat from the pressurized gas
and changes the refrigerant to a liquid?*** - ✔✔the condenser
✔✔When should the home inspector turn the air conditioner off immediately? - ✔✔if the
compressor groans or squeals
✔✔***What is the function of the evaporator coil?*** - ✔✔to absorb heat into the
refrigerant liquid and change it to a gas
✔✔In what location might the evaporative (swamp) cooler be found? - ✔✔Arizona
✔✔In which direction would refrigerant in an air-cooled heat pump flow when operating
in the heating mode? - ✔✔opposite that of an air conditioner
✔✔What should the inspector be sure to do when the heating inspection is finished? -
✔✔return controls to their original settings
✔✔How should the home inspector test a bulge in a plaster wall for detachment from
the lath? - ✔✔pushing on it gently with the hand
✔✔***Which type of facing would be best suited to curved ceiling surfaces?*** -
✔✔plaster
✔✔Parquet squares are made of _____. - ✔✔hardwood
, ✔✔What is an acceptable distance between the tread of a stairway and its handrail? -
✔✔34" to 38"
✔✔Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings? - ✔✔1 or
2 layers over a gypsum board lath
✔✔What problem can be experienced when a softwood plank subfloor is exposed and
used as the finish flooring? - ✔✔keeping the joints sealed against spills
✔✔What condition does discoloration or cloudiness between the lights of a dual-pane
window indicate? - ✔✔a leaking seal
✔✔Which of the following conditions might cause a fireplace to smoke? - ✔✔negative
pressure, blocked flue
✔✔Moisture/condensation in the attic most directly effects which of the following roof
components? - ✔✔roof sheathing
✔✔What is an insulation's R-value? - ✔✔its resistance to heat flow
✔✔According to most standards of practice, the home inspector is required to enter
underfloor crawl spaces and attic spaces when _____. - ✔✔access is not obstructed,
won't damage property, or be dangerous
✔✔In general, which type of insulation has the lowest R-value per inch? - ✔✔loose-fill
insulation
✔✔What is Kraft paper? - ✔✔a water-resistant asphalt-impregnated paper used as a
vapor barrier
✔✔Why was UFFI insulation considered to be a health hazard? - ✔✔It releases
formaldehyde into the air.
✔✔What condition is a sign of too much moisture in the attic? - ✔✔delaminated
plywood sheathing
✔✔***Cracks found on a plaster wall may indicate an underlying structural problem if
they are _____.*** - ✔✔one-quarter-inch wide
✔✔The examination of the absorption/leach field when inspecting a septic system is
important because it _____. - ✔✔may indicate a malfunctioning system if liquids are
oozing through to the surface
