AHIT: Structural Inspection (2)-Exam
and All Actual Answers 2026-2027
Updated.
Footings are - Answer Base where foundation rests
A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . - Answer
Above grade walls, footings
Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ - Answer
Girders, ground
Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall loads to
the foundation and columns. (true/false) - Answer True
Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________. -
Answer Ceiling, floor
Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member ___________ -
Answer Pushes, shorter/smaller
Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ - Answer
Pulls, longer/larger
Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite directions
(true/false) - Answer True
Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing
(true/false) - Answer True
Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) - Answer 1. Settlement of structure
2. Uneven settlement
3. Remodeling (new load)
4. Failure of materials
5. Soil compacting/washing away
, Angled Cracks appear when the upload and download __________________ - Answer Offset
each other
Horizontal cracks are an indication of _____________ - Answer Pressure being applied from
the outside
V-cracks indicate ____________ - Answer Wall is settling more at the ends than the middle.
A step-crack is an angled crack that might appear along ___________ - Answer Mortar block
joints in an angled direction
Spalling - Answer Crumbling or falling away of surface
Racking - Answer Leaning/twisting
In platform framing, one story is build on top of the other and the subfloor goes under
___________ - Answer Sole plate
In balloon framing, long vertical studs and corner posts run from foundation to roof. Subfloor
goes to inner edge of ___________ - Answer Wall stud
Rafters are designed to ______________ - Answer Support roof sheathing and transmit load
of the roof to bearing walls and beams.
Rafter Spread is a phenomenon where ___________ - Answer Roof load bearing on the
rafters forces them outward
Collar ties connect opposite pairs of rafters together to prevent sag and spread (true/false) -
Answer True
What type of wall runs from ceiling joists to rafters prevent sag? - Answer Knee walls
Perlins run ___________ to the rafters - Answer Perpendicular
What is the overall purpose of a structural inspection?
a. To check for code compliance
b. To identify major structural deficiencies
and All Actual Answers 2026-2027
Updated.
Footings are - Answer Base where foundation rests
A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . - Answer
Above grade walls, footings
Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ - Answer
Girders, ground
Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall loads to
the foundation and columns. (true/false) - Answer True
Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________. -
Answer Ceiling, floor
Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member ___________ -
Answer Pushes, shorter/smaller
Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ - Answer
Pulls, longer/larger
Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite directions
(true/false) - Answer True
Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing
(true/false) - Answer True
Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) - Answer 1. Settlement of structure
2. Uneven settlement
3. Remodeling (new load)
4. Failure of materials
5. Soil compacting/washing away
, Angled Cracks appear when the upload and download __________________ - Answer Offset
each other
Horizontal cracks are an indication of _____________ - Answer Pressure being applied from
the outside
V-cracks indicate ____________ - Answer Wall is settling more at the ends than the middle.
A step-crack is an angled crack that might appear along ___________ - Answer Mortar block
joints in an angled direction
Spalling - Answer Crumbling or falling away of surface
Racking - Answer Leaning/twisting
In platform framing, one story is build on top of the other and the subfloor goes under
___________ - Answer Sole plate
In balloon framing, long vertical studs and corner posts run from foundation to roof. Subfloor
goes to inner edge of ___________ - Answer Wall stud
Rafters are designed to ______________ - Answer Support roof sheathing and transmit load
of the roof to bearing walls and beams.
Rafter Spread is a phenomenon where ___________ - Answer Roof load bearing on the
rafters forces them outward
Collar ties connect opposite pairs of rafters together to prevent sag and spread (true/false) -
Answer True
What type of wall runs from ceiling joists to rafters prevent sag? - Answer Knee walls
Perlins run ___________ to the rafters - Answer Perpendicular
What is the overall purpose of a structural inspection?
a. To check for code compliance
b. To identify major structural deficiencies
