Home Inspector National Exam Prep

Home Inspector National Exam Prep It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1 Ans- 1 Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer Ans- Conclusion Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical 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 Ans- A pin hole in the heat exchanger The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in. Ans- 9 inches Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always 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 Ans- Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom 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 Ans- Potential safety issue EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial 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. Ans- Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan 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. AnsApproved brace or box What are the types of heat that must be taken into account 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 Ans- Sensible and latent heat Which of the following would be most likely to have the 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 Ans- 6" fiberglass batt insulation An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a 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 Ans- Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and 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 Ans- At the corners of the installation, such as around windows An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of 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. Ans- The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in appearance. A. King joist B. Floor joist C. Masonry wall D. Bearing wall Ans- Floor joist What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)? a. ≥ 5"/10' b. ≥ 5"/12' c. ≥ 6"/12' d. ≥ 6"/10' Ans- ≥ 6"/10' Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? a. A fireplace b. A woodstove c. A coal furnace d. An electric heater Ans- An electric heater Every basement and sleeping room is required to have an easily operable emergency escape window. How large must this window be? a. At least 5.7 sq. ft b. At least 4.7 sq. ft c. At least 6.7 sq. ft d. At least 3.7 sq. ft Ans- At least 5.7 sq. ft The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof drainage system. AnsFalse The roofing material on a house or other building is not considered a part of the roof drainage system. Ans- True You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room. a. A small window b. The doorknob on the closet door c. Nails or screws in the floor d. None of the above Ans- Nails or screws in the floor Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the following is not one of them? a. Central HVAC equipment b. An office or bedroom c. The laundry room d. Bathrooms Ans- An office or bedroom