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The Exterior Inspection: AHIT
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection?
A. screens, awnings, and shutters
B. wall framing, if visible
C. chimney
D. roof drainage system Ans: A. screens, awnings, and shutters
Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls Ans: D. retaining walls
When should a retaining wall be inspected?
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A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
D. if bowing is noticed Ans: C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the
house or garage
Which of the following must be inspected in the exterior inspection?
A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding) Ans: D. wall cladding (siding)
What is NOT a purpose of siding?
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the elements
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D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation Ans: D.
to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation
A metallic material that is used in certain joints and junctures of the roof and
walls to prevent water from seeping into the structure is known as ________.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing Ans: D. flashing
What is clapboard siding?
A. wood planks laid horizontally in shiplap style
B. wood planks laid vertical with scarfed joints
C. wood planks laid vertical with batten
D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped Ans: D. wood planks laid
horizontally and overlapped
Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be caused by _______.
The Exterior Inspection: AHIT
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection?
A. screens, awnings, and shutters
B. wall framing, if visible
C. chimney
D. roof drainage system Ans: A. screens, awnings, and shutters
Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection?
A. swimming pools
B. docks
C. awnings
D. retaining walls Ans: D. retaining walls
When should a retaining wall be inspected?
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A. every retaining wall should be inspected
B. if there's evidence of water flowing through the wall
C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage
D. if bowing is noticed Ans: C. if it is holding back soil that could affect the
house or garage
Which of the following must be inspected in the exterior inspection?
A. storm windows
B. garden sheds
C. awnings
D. wall cladding (siding) Ans: D. wall cladding (siding)
What is NOT a purpose of siding?
A. to enhance the rigidity of the framework
B. to protect the framework from the elements
C. to protect the interior of the structure from the elements
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D. to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation Ans: D.
to carry the weight of the roof and floors down to the foundation
A metallic material that is used in certain joints and junctures of the roof and
walls to prevent water from seeping into the structure is known as ________.
A. fascia
B. control joints
C. tie backs
D. flashing Ans: D. flashing
What is clapboard siding?
A. wood planks laid horizontally in shiplap style
B. wood planks laid vertical with scarfed joints
C. wood planks laid vertical with batten
D. wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped Ans: D. wood planks laid
horizontally and overlapped
Nails that don't grip in vertical plank siding may be caused by _______.
