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The home inspector reports any exposed foam board insulation within the living space as a
__________.
A. defect.
B. fire hazard.
C. repair needed.
D. improper installation☑️Correct Ans-B. fire hazard.
Condensation and deterioration of structural members are both the result of:
A. lack of ventilation only
B. lack of insulation only
C. poor ventilation and/or lack of insulation.☑️Correct Ans-C. poor ventilation and/or lack of
insulation.
Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems must be vented to ________.
A. the attic
B. the outside
C. the inside
, D. a safe space☑️Correct Ans-B. the outside
Which of the following actions is required during the insulation, ventilation, and attic
inspections?
A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
B. Required to enter the attic space when entry could damage property.
C. Required to report on concealed insulation and vapor retarders.
D. Required to report on venting equipment that is integral with household
appliances.☑️Correct Ans-A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished
spaces.
A vapor barrier should be applied to the_______.
A. Plumbing pipes only
B. Inside of wall of interior walls
C. Attic floor only
D. Warm/livable side of the wall☑️Correct Ans-D. Warm/livable side of the wall
Which of the following actions is the home inspector not required to perform during the
insulation and ventilation inspection?
A. Report on concealed insulation and vapor retarders
B. Describe insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces