ICA Exam Prep 7
Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?
With metal braces
With metal brackets
With long nails
With short nails - ✔️✔️With metal brackets
When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What
cause do most concrete problems have in common?
Excess concrete is added
Excess water is added
Insufficient mixture time
Inappropriate mixture methods - ✔️✔️Excess water is added
If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?
Sliding door
Solid wood door
Screen door
Self-closing door - ✔️✔️Self-closing door
Which of the following statements about attic ventilation is true?
Attic ventilation is needed during the fall.
Attic ventilation is needed during the spring.
Attic ventilation is needed during the summer.
Attic ventilation is needed during the winter.
Attic ventilation is needed during each season. - ✔️✔️Attic ventilation is needed during
each season.
Which of the following terms represents rates of energy transfer in an electrical system?
Watt
Amp
Ohm
Volt - ✔️✔️Watt
What is the safest way to inspect the roof?
With a ladder
With binoculars
From the attic
All of the above - ✔️✔️With binoculars
Which of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
You can clearly see signs of a septic tank in the soil.
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank.
,You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank.
You do not have to inspect a septic tank so it does not matter.
Both C and D - ✔️✔️Both C and D
What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?
Granite countertops may emit radon
Zinc countertops can warp
Quartz countertops are difficult to repair
All of the above - ✔️✔️All of the above
Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?
Along the baseboards
In the floors
Below windows
Near doors - ✔️✔️Below windows
The theory of air movement results in unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the
following outcomes is NOT a common result of the theory of air movement?
Problems with condensation
Increased need for humidification
Unpredictable heat gain
Concerns about mold - ✔️✔️Unpredictable heat gain
While inspecting a home recently built on a slab, you notice a hairline crack on the
flooring. Since there appears to be vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as
the problem?
A settlement crack
A shrinkage crack
A drainage crack
A ventilation crack - ✔️✔️A settlement crack
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?
One-gang plastic box
Two-gang plastic box
Metal pancake box
Metal flapjack box - ✔️✔️Metal flapjack box
What is the average temperature differential an AC unit should produce during the
summer?
5-10°F
10-15°F
15-20°F
20-25°F - ✔️✔️15-20°F
What is the purpose of an anchor bolt?
, To attach structures or objects to concrete
To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes
To keep structures and objects in alignment
All of the above - ✔️✔️All of the above
What is the safety standard for setting water heater temperatures to avoid scalding?
90°F
100°F
110°F
120°F - ✔️✔️120°F
Which of the following is NOT a possible indication of exhaust spillage from a gas
furnace?
Condensation
Corrosion
Cold air in the draft hood
Hot air in the draft hood - ✔️✔️Cold air in the draft hood
Crawl spaces should be insulated. What do home inspectors tend to find when
inspecting crawl spaces?
Missing sections of insulation
Destroyed sections of insulation
Hanging sections of insulation
All of the above - ✔️✔️All of the above
During the exterior inspection of a home built in 1972, you notice paint chips on
windowsills and on the ground near wood railings. Why should you be concerned?
The home has not been painted recently.
The paint chips may contain lead.
The wood railings may have splinters.
The soil may be contaminated with radon. - ✔️✔️The paint chips may contain lead.
Which of the following statements is the BEST reason to inspect for proper ventilation in
a home?
Ventilation removes odors from the home.
Ventilation reduces condensation throughout the home.
Ventilation prevents deterioration and decay in the home.
Ventilation improves air quality in the home. - ✔️✔️Ventilation prevents deterioration
and decay in the home.
Which of the following coats is NOT part of a three-coat stucco system?
Black coat
Scratch coat
Finish coat
Brown coat - ✔️✔️Black coat
Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?
With metal braces
With metal brackets
With long nails
With short nails - ✔️✔️With metal brackets
When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What
cause do most concrete problems have in common?
Excess concrete is added
Excess water is added
Insufficient mixture time
Inappropriate mixture methods - ✔️✔️Excess water is added
If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?
Sliding door
Solid wood door
Screen door
Self-closing door - ✔️✔️Self-closing door
Which of the following statements about attic ventilation is true?
Attic ventilation is needed during the fall.
Attic ventilation is needed during the spring.
Attic ventilation is needed during the summer.
Attic ventilation is needed during the winter.
Attic ventilation is needed during each season. - ✔️✔️Attic ventilation is needed during
each season.
Which of the following terms represents rates of energy transfer in an electrical system?
Watt
Amp
Ohm
Volt - ✔️✔️Watt
What is the safest way to inspect the roof?
With a ladder
With binoculars
From the attic
All of the above - ✔️✔️With binoculars
Which of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
You can clearly see signs of a septic tank in the soil.
You may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank.
,You may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank.
You do not have to inspect a septic tank so it does not matter.
Both C and D - ✔️✔️Both C and D
What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?
Granite countertops may emit radon
Zinc countertops can warp
Quartz countertops are difficult to repair
All of the above - ✔️✔️All of the above
Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?
Along the baseboards
In the floors
Below windows
Near doors - ✔️✔️Below windows
The theory of air movement results in unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which of the
following outcomes is NOT a common result of the theory of air movement?
Problems with condensation
Increased need for humidification
Unpredictable heat gain
Concerns about mold - ✔️✔️Unpredictable heat gain
While inspecting a home recently built on a slab, you notice a hairline crack on the
flooring. Since there appears to be vertical displacement as well, what do you identify as
the problem?
A settlement crack
A shrinkage crack
A drainage crack
A ventilation crack - ✔️✔️A settlement crack
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?
One-gang plastic box
Two-gang plastic box
Metal pancake box
Metal flapjack box - ✔️✔️Metal flapjack box
What is the average temperature differential an AC unit should produce during the
summer?
5-10°F
10-15°F
15-20°F
20-25°F - ✔️✔️15-20°F
What is the purpose of an anchor bolt?
, To attach structures or objects to concrete
To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes
To keep structures and objects in alignment
All of the above - ✔️✔️All of the above
What is the safety standard for setting water heater temperatures to avoid scalding?
90°F
100°F
110°F
120°F - ✔️✔️120°F
Which of the following is NOT a possible indication of exhaust spillage from a gas
furnace?
Condensation
Corrosion
Cold air in the draft hood
Hot air in the draft hood - ✔️✔️Cold air in the draft hood
Crawl spaces should be insulated. What do home inspectors tend to find when
inspecting crawl spaces?
Missing sections of insulation
Destroyed sections of insulation
Hanging sections of insulation
All of the above - ✔️✔️All of the above
During the exterior inspection of a home built in 1972, you notice paint chips on
windowsills and on the ground near wood railings. Why should you be concerned?
The home has not been painted recently.
The paint chips may contain lead.
The wood railings may have splinters.
The soil may be contaminated with radon. - ✔️✔️The paint chips may contain lead.
Which of the following statements is the BEST reason to inspect for proper ventilation in
a home?
Ventilation removes odors from the home.
Ventilation reduces condensation throughout the home.
Ventilation prevents deterioration and decay in the home.
Ventilation improves air quality in the home. - ✔️✔️Ventilation prevents deterioration
and decay in the home.
Which of the following coats is NOT part of a three-coat stucco system?
Black coat
Scratch coat
Finish coat
Brown coat - ✔️✔️Black coat
