AHIT PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... -
CORRECT ANSWER- drain life problem
The function of a beam is to - CORRECT ANSWER- Carry floor and wall loads
horizontally to columns and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - CORRECT ANSWER- Outer 2/3 of joist
(ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER- exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - CORRECT ANSWER- hip
gable
gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - CORRECT ANSWER- shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- 2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 15-20 years
The proper exposure for 18" and 24" shingles is - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- spaced
What contributes to ice damming? - CORRECT ANSWER- inadequate or improperly
installed attic insulation and ventilation
What copper pipe is the lightest? - CORRECT ANSWER- M
Which type of supply pipe will rust from the inside out? - CORRECT ANSWER-
galvanized
Water flow - relates to volume (gpm) if water pressure is low, water flow will be ____ -
CORRECT ANSWER- low
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate... -
CORRECT ANSWER- drain life problem
The function of a beam is to - CORRECT ANSWER- Carry floor and wall loads
horizontally to columns and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - CORRECT ANSWER- Outer 2/3 of joist
(ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER- exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - CORRECT ANSWER- hip
gable
gambrel
mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - CORRECT ANSWER- shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- 2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 15-20 years
The proper exposure for 18" and 24" shingles is - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 ANSWER- spaced
What contributes to ice damming? - CORRECT ANSWER- inadequate or improperly
installed attic insulation and ventilation
What copper pipe is the lightest? - CORRECT ANSWER- M
Which type of supply pipe will rust from the inside out? - CORRECT ANSWER-
galvanized
Water flow - relates to volume (gpm) if water pressure is low, water flow will be ____ -
CORRECT ANSWER- low
