AHIT Practice Questions || with 100% Errorless Solutions.
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? correct answers To prevent
moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... correct answers
Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the outside walls.
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?
A) Cracks of any width
B) all active and inactive cracks
C) shrinkage cracks
D) horizontal cracks with movement correct answers D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... correct
answers drain life problem
The function of a beam is to correct answers Carry floor and wall loads horizontally to columns
and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in correct answers Outer 2/3 of joist (ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? correct answers
Balloon framing studs run from foundation to roof line.
What is NOT part of the structural inspection?
A) foundation walls
B) roof framing members
C) interior finish material
D) girder and floor joist correct answers C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under correct answers tension
Trusses typically ...
A) can be cut without engineering approval
B) can never be cut
C) have two bearing points
D) are not used correct answers C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? correct answers exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? correct
answers 4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? correct answers hip
gable
, gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? correct answers shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if correct answers It is safe and will not damage the
roof covering.
Asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as ?/12 if the roof is first covered with non-
perforated saturated felt paper. correct answers 2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? correct answers 15-20 years
The proper exposure for 18" and 24" shingles is correct answers 7.5" and 10", respectively
It is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over what type of roof sheathing to allow them
to dry more quickly? correct answers spaced
What contributes to ice damming? correct answers inadequate or improperly installed attic
insulation and ventilation
What copper pipe is the lightest? correct answers M
Which type of supply pipe will rust from the inside out? correct answers galvanized
Water flow - relates to volume (gpm) if water pressure is low, water flow will be ____ correct
answers low
?? - relates to the push behind the flow (psi). _______ may be good but the flow could be poor
due to dirty water conditioning filters, constricted pipes, wrong size pipes, partially closed
valves, etc. correct answers Water pressure
Which type of plastic piping is blue-gray? correct answers polybutylene (PB)
What is a symptom of a water-logged pressure tank? correct answers the pump runs constantly
and/or short cycles
What is the purpose of an anti-siphon device? correct answers To prevent waste water from
backing up into the water supply system.
A plumbing vent has to extend at least ?? inches above the roof and be at least ?? feet from a
window. correct answers 6-inches above the roof and 10 feet from a window.
How is horizontal cast iron piping vulnerable? correct answers sewer gas can eat through the top
of the pipe
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? correct answers To prevent
moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... correct answers
Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the outside walls.
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?
A) Cracks of any width
B) all active and inactive cracks
C) shrinkage cracks
D) horizontal cracks with movement correct answers D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... correct
answers drain life problem
The function of a beam is to correct answers Carry floor and wall loads horizontally to columns
and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in correct answers Outer 2/3 of joist (ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? correct answers
Balloon framing studs run from foundation to roof line.
What is NOT part of the structural inspection?
A) foundation walls
B) roof framing members
C) interior finish material
D) girder and floor joist correct answers C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under correct answers tension
Trusses typically ...
A) can be cut without engineering approval
B) can never be cut
C) have two bearing points
D) are not used correct answers C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? correct answers exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? correct
answers 4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? correct answers hip
gable
, gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? correct answers shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if correct answers It is safe and will not damage the
roof covering.
Asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as ?/12 if the roof is first covered with non-
perforated saturated felt paper. correct answers 2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? correct answers 15-20 years
The proper exposure for 18" and 24" shingles is correct answers 7.5" and 10", respectively
It is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over what type of roof sheathing to allow them
to dry more quickly? correct answers spaced
What contributes to ice damming? correct answers inadequate or improperly installed attic
insulation and ventilation
What copper pipe is the lightest? correct answers M
Which type of supply pipe will rust from the inside out? correct answers galvanized
Water flow - relates to volume (gpm) if water pressure is low, water flow will be ____ correct
answers low
?? - relates to the push behind the flow (psi). _______ may be good but the flow could be poor
due to dirty water conditioning filters, constricted pipes, wrong size pipes, partially closed
valves, etc. correct answers Water pressure
Which type of plastic piping is blue-gray? correct answers polybutylene (PB)
What is a symptom of a water-logged pressure tank? correct answers the pump runs constantly
and/or short cycles
What is the purpose of an anti-siphon device? correct answers To prevent waste water from
backing up into the water supply system.
A plumbing vent has to extend at least ?? inches above the roof and be at least ?? feet from a
window. correct answers 6-inches above the roof and 10 feet from a window.
How is horizontal cast iron piping vulnerable? correct answers sewer gas can eat through the top
of the pipe
