Hour Property & Building Inspection,
Module II Latest 2024-2025. Questions &
Correct Answers. Graded A+
_ gauge and smaller NM wire should be installed through holes in basement floor joists.
- ANS#10
125amp and smaller service requires _ wire for the GEC - ANS#8awg Copper
150amp+ service requires _ wire for the GEC - ANS#6awg Copper
200amp+ service requires _ wire for the GEC - ANS#4awg Copper
A cable within _ of an attic access opening is considered subject to physical damage -
ANS7ft vertical, 6ft horizontal
A chord and plug connected appliance should not exceed _ of a general lighting branch
circuit amperage rating - ANS80%
An outlet is required behind the kitchen sink if the space between it and the wall is more
than 12 inches - ANSTrue
An unbalanced ceiling fan is out of scope and doesn't need to be reported - ANSFalse
Any point on a kitchen counter should be within _ of a receptacle - ANS2ft
Any point on a wall must be within _ of a receptacle - ANS6ft
Appliances that use 240v require a dedicated circuit - ANSTrue
At least one GFCI protected receptacle is required in unfinished basements - ANSTrue
At least one GFCI protected receptacle is required where on the exterior? - ANSThe
front and back sides, as well as any porch, balcony, or deck accessible from the inside.
At least one receptacle is required within _ of HVAC equipment - ANS25 ft
Baffle - Water heater - ANSKeeps combustion gases in the flue longer to increase heat
transfer.
, barometric damper - ANSA balanced air valve positioned so as to admit air to the flue or
stack of a furnace in order to maintain a constant amount of draft. It is also called a draft
regulator.
Bathrooms don't require a dedicated circuit - ANSFalse
Bend radius of cables should be - ANSFive times cable width
Black NM wire might be what gauge? - ANS#8 or #6
Ceiling fans can be considered lighting fixtures - ANSFalse
Convection - ANSHeat is moved by circulation of gas or liquid
Countertop receptacles should be less than _ above the counter. - ANS20 inches
Dip Tube - ANSroute the incoming cold water to the bottom of the heater.
EGC - ANSEquipment grounding conductor
Electrical equipment working area - ANS36" deep x 30" wide x 78" tall
Electrolysis - ANSGalvanic reaction when dissimilar metals are ion contact in a moist
environment
Evaporator condensate tray may deteriorate or rust - ANSTrue
Exterior receptacle must be within _ of the walking area/grade - ANS78 inches
Flat NM should be stapled to framing members - ANSTrue
Foyers more than 60 square ft require a receptacle on every wall that is at least 3ft wide
- ANSTrue
Gas Piping cannot be used as an EGC, but must be bonded to the EGC. True or False?
- ANSTrue
GEC - ANSGrounding electrode conductor
Ground Fault - ANSWhen electricity flows through something that is not usually
energized
Grounding connections can be added down stream from the main panel - ANSFalse
Hallways longer than _ require a receptacle - ANS10ft