Test: Home Inspector National Exam Prep 2015

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≥2:12
1. What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
  a. ≥ 5"/10'
  b. ≥ 5"/12'
  c. ≥ 6"/12'
  d. ≥ 6"/10'
2. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
3. What is the minimum slope requirement of a roof with asphalt shingles?
  a. ≥1:12
  b. ≥2:12
  c. ≥3:12
  d. ≥4:12
4. A toilet in a residential bathroom
allows for drying of roof material.
1. Historically, spaced sheathing has been used for roof decking because it
2. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
3. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
4. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
1. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
2. Which of the following is not part of a pool inspection?
  
  A. Proximity to electrical wires, location of electrical outlets and placement to the home.
  B. Pool and deck surface condition (cracks, discoloration, and pitting) and the coping surrounding the pool (open joints, cracking).
  C. Inspection of pool lights, the presence of GFCI devices.
  D. Risk of small children falling in the pool.
3. Which single factor causes the most problems with concrete at the time of installation?
4. Which statement BEST describes the action a home inspector should take when a safety issue is found in a home?
False
1. A "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical circuits.
2. "Double-tapping" is ____________.
  
  A. the term for connecting two wires in a wire nut before connecting them to a breaker or fuse
  B. an approved method for extending a service panel's capacity
  C. the term for attaching two wires to a single fuse or breaker terminal
  D. the certified approach for installing a sub-panel
  E. not acceptable unless the same number of taps occur on one bus as the other
3. Joist bearing on a concrete foundation must be a minimum of :
4. Mortar used in brickwork may vary in composition, but always contains:
Cosmetic
1. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
2. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
3. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
4. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
1. During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
2. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
3. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
4. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to:
Type "B" UL approved
1. What appliance may vent into a chimney along with an oil-fired furnace if allowed by local code?
2. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your response?
3. The proper slope on a drain line is:
4. hat type of vent pipe material is allowed to run through a ceiling, roof, or wall for a natural gas appliance?
40
1. A butterfly roof has a ______________.
  
  A. traditional look
  B. ridge
  C. field
  D. valley
2. A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles.
  
  A. two
  B. four
  C. six
  D. three
3. A 14-2 Romex wire should be used with _____-amp breakers.
  
  A. 20
  B. 10
  C. 15
  D. 40
  E. 30
4. A 8-AWG copper wire corresponds to _____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 30
  B. 40
  C. 15
  D. 20
Moisture
1. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
2. You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4 inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that:
3. While inspecting the attic, you observe that the 2 x 4 webbing has been removed from two (2) adjacent manufactured roof trusses to enable the installation of the attic-mounted HVAC air-handler unit, in a single-family dwelling. Your report should state that:
4. The functions of screened metal chimney caps include all of the following EXCEPT:
V-3 rule
1. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
2. Which of the following is an indication that a masonry wall is veneer and NOT structural?
3. Which of the following terms matches the definition: A wall is usually considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of its base?
  
  A. V-1 rule
  B. V-2 rule
  C. V-3 rule
  D. V-4 rule
4. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
wood siding
1. A "Channel and drop" is a type of __________.
  A, technique for measuring a homesite
  B. wood siding
  C. method for digging
  D. irrigation ditches and laying in pipe
  E. technique for installing windows
2. The purpose of collar ties is to
3. A chimney should be ____________________.
  
  A. maximum of 5 feet high
  B. any height
  C. minimum of 2 feet high and 6 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  D. minimum of 3 feet above the roof line and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
4. A butterfly roof has a ______________.
  
  A. traditional look
  B. ridge
  C. field
  D. valley
girder
1. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
2. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
3. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
4. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
8.33
1. A 2,000-watt, 240-volt electric heater would draw ________ amps of current.
  
  A. 10
  B. 7
  C. 3.72
  D. 8.33
  E. 6.45
2. A 14-2 Romex wire should be used with _____-amp breakers.
  
  A. 20
  B. 10
  C. 15
  D. 40
  E. 30
3. A 8-AWG copper wire corresponds to _____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 30
  B. 40
  C. 15
  D. 20
4. _______ is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain.
  
  A. Consideration
  B. Act of God
  C. lis pendens
  D. Contractual Indemnification
New, sharp cracks
1. Which of the following would need further investigation when checking the stucco on a home?
  
  A. Old and weathered cracks
  B. New, sharp cracks
  C. No areas of water infiltration
  D. No evidence of crubling sections
2. Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection?
  
  A. Check for loose, bent, cracked, or broken pieces.
  B. Inspect all caulked joints.
  C. Check for such grounding (code requirement).
  D. Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece.
3. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall?
4. Which of the following terms matches the definition: One who has contracted to be responsible for another, especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default?
  
  A. Surety
  B. Privity
  C. Compensation
  D. Quittance
As large as the relief valve outlet.
1. The purpose of collar ties is to
2. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
3. The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be:
4. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
15
1. A 10-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
2. How far above grade should a concrete slab extend?
  a. At least 4"
  b. At least 6"
  c. At least 8"
  d. There is no minimum requirement
3. A 12-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 20
  B. 30
  C. 15
  D. 40
4. A 14-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
dried out
1. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
2. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
3. Smelling sewer gas near a bathroom sink indicates that the drain trap is:
4. The proper slope on a drain line is:
Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review.
1. An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction in order from first developed to most recently developed?
  
  a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
  b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform framing
  c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform framing
  d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF construction
2. You inspect a "representative number" of electrical outlets in a building. What does this mean?
  a. You inspect a percentage of all the electrical outlets in the structure.
  b. You inspect electrical outlets in the structure at random.
  c. You select one electrical outlet to test in each room of the structure.
  d. None of the above
3. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you do?
4. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
Three
1. A 12-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 20
  B. 30
  C. 15
  D. 40
2. A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles.
  
  A. two
  B. four
  C. six
  D. three
3. A 10-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
4. A chimney should be ____________________.
  
  A. maximum of 5 feet high
  B. any height
  C. minimum of 2 feet high and 6 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  D. minimum of 3 feet above the roof line and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom
1. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your response?
2. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
3. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
4. You see during your inspection that the air conditioning system has supply registers in each bedroom, but only one large return register is located in the center hallway. Your FIRST course of action would be to: A. Recommend to your client that return ducts be installed in each bedroom. B. Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom. C. Report that the life of the A/C equipment will be reduced. D. Report that the A/C system will not work well.
highly expansive clay soils.
1. You observe long horizontal cracks in a CMU basement wall or foundation stem wall. The cause is MOST likely due to
2. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
3. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your response?
4. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
1. Under which of the following circumstances would it be acceptable to cut a truss?
2. Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
3. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
  a. A fireplace
  b. A woodstove
  c. A coal furnace
  d. An electric heater
4. Which of the following terms matches the definition: A wall is usually considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of its base?
  
  A. V-1 rule
  B. V-2 rule
  C. V-3 rule
  D. V-4 rule
20
1. A 12-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 20
  B. 30
  C. 15
  D. 40
2. What is the proper slope for a horizontal drain pipe?
  a. Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
  b. ≥1/8:1
  c. ≤1/2:1
  d. None of the above
3. Which of the following is not true concerning lead paint?
  
  A. According to the EPA, it is estimated that lead-based paint was applied to approximately two-thirds of the homes built in the United States before 1940, one-third of the homes from 1940 to 1960.
  B. Lead can enter the air within a home when surfaces covered with lead-based paint are scraped, sanded or heated with an open flame in paint stripping procedures.
  C. It is best to leave lead-based paint undisturbed if it is in good condition and there is little possibility that it will be ingested by children.
  D. Lead particles freed in fine dust or vapors do not settle into carpet fibers.
4. A chimney should be ____________________.
  
  A. maximum of 5 feet high
  B. any height
  C. minimum of 2 feet high and 6 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  D. minimum of 3 feet above the roof line and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
An office or bedroom
1. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
2. Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the following is not one of them?
  a. Central HVAC equipment
  b. An office or bedroom
  c. The laundry room
  d. Bathrooms
3. Which statement BEST describes the action a home inspector should take when a safety issue is found in a home?
4. What is the MAXIMUM distance between foundation anchor bolts for sill plates?
empty space so that it doesn't overheat anything
1. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
2. A drain waste vent installed on an individual fixture where there is no access to a conventional venting system is known as a(n):
3. A bathroom's permanently installed ceiling heat lamp should be installed over ___________.
  
  A. the toilet seat to keep the area warm
  B. the shower rod so that it can dry damp towels
  C. the pathway of the bathroom door
  D. empty space so that it doesn't overheat anything
4. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
A missing temperature and pressure relief valve on a hot water heater
1. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
2. EIFS is a siding material that:
3. A toilet in a residential bathroom
4. Which deficiency should be considered an immediate potential safety hazard?
Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to stiffen the roof structure.
1. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
2. The purpose of collar ties is to
3. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
4. Identify the definition of the term: Collar beam.
  
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  A. Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to stiffen the roof structure.
  B. Concrete either without reinforcement, or reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature changes.
  C. A horizontal projection from a wall, forming a ledge or supporting the structure above it, usually built with masonry.
  D. Nominal 2-inch-thick members, usually 2 by 4's, cut in between each stud diagonally.
True
1. A "technically exhaustive" inspection uses measurements, tests, calculations and instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection.
2. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
3. A "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical circuits.
4. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to:
that a sub-panel is present
1. A Hartford loop is present on a(n) __________ system.
2. A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles.
  
  A. two
  B. four
  C. six
  D. three
3. A 14-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
4. A 3-pole main disconnect might indicate ___________.
  
  A. fused neutral conductor
  B. allowance for future
  C. upgrades
  D. single-phase power
  E. that a sub-panel is present
Approved brace or box.
1. While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers. You should:
2. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
3. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an):
4. During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
Upon approval of a structural engineer
1. Under which of the following circumstances would it be acceptable to cut a truss?
2. Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydromassage bathtub has been added? A. The faucets must be at the drain end. B. The tub area must have a venting fan. C. There must be a vacuum breaker. D. There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter.
3. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
4. Which of the following should NEVER be installed in a concrete slab-on-grade floor?
≥ 6"/10'
1. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an):
2. What is the MAXIMUM distance between foundation anchor bolts for sill plates?
3. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
4. What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
  a. ≥ 5"/10'
  b. ≥ 5"/12'
  c. ≥ 6"/12'
  d. ≥ 6"/10'
the rusting of steel lintels is causing the expansion
1. Inspection of the outside brick work over a window shows a horizontal crack. The cause of the crack is:
2. Ivy has grown across the entire exterior brick wall surfaces of a one-family house. The home inspector should report that the ivy:
3. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
4. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
A clear air channel between the roof boards and the insulation.
1. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
2. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
3. A Hartford loop is present on a(n) __________ system.
4. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
Is below the sewer line.
1. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
2. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
3. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
4. EIFS is a siding material that:
not be notched.
1. A flame or sparking device within gas appliances MUST be elevated off the garage floor AT LEAST
2. If your inspection mirror fogs when placed near a gas water heater draft hood the:
3. A room is built over a garage, with floor joists parallel to the garage door opening. To allow room to install a double-wide automatic garage door opener, the center of the joists may
4. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you do?
Mat foundation slab
1. How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
  a. >2 ft or into a drain pipe
  b. >3 ft or into a drain pipe
  c. >4 ft or into a drain pipe
  d. >5 ft or into a drain pipe
2. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
3. Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydromassage bathtub has been added? A. The faucets must be at the drain end. B. The tub area must have a venting fan. C. There must be a vacuum breaker. D. There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter.
4. What type of foundation has a large amount of reinforced steel and is known as a floating foundation?
The trusses are no longer structurally sound, and the best method of correction should be determined by qualified engineer.
1. Home inspectors report receptacles with reversed polarity as potentially hazardous because:
2. One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
  
  a. Window heads
  b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
  c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
  d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
3. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in appearance.
4. While inspecting the attic, you observe that the 2 x 4 webbing has been removed from two (2) adjacent manufactured roof trusses to enable the installation of the attic-mounted HVAC air-handler unit, in a single-family dwelling. Your report should state that:
too close to the openable window.
1. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
2. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
3. The causes of roof decking buckling include
4. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them.
1. You observe on a home inspection a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi are most likely the cause?
  
  A. White-rot fungi
  B. Water-conducting fungi
  C. Brown-rot fungi
  D. Sapstain fungi
2. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your response?
3. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
4. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
is secured to the plumbing "closet flange" by two closet bolts.
1. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
2. A toilet in a residential bathroom
3. The causes of roof decking buckling include
4. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
lateral forces.
1. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
2. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
3. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
4. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
a minimum of 3 feet above the roofline and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
1. Fireplace flues must extend AT LEAST: A. Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest point
  within 10 feet.
  B. Two feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point
  within 10 feet.
  C. Thirty inches above roof penetration and 24 inches above the highest
  point with eight feet.
  D. Three feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point
  within eight feet.
2. A chimney should be ______________.
  
  A. a minimum of 2 feet high and 3 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  B. a minimum of 3 feet above the roofline and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
  C. a maximum of 5 feet high
  D. as tall as possible, regardless of placement
3. A butterfly roof has a ______________.
  
  A. traditional look
  B. ridge
  C. field
  D. valley
4. A chimney should be ____________________.
  
  A. maximum of 5 feet high
  B. any height
  C. minimum of 2 feet high and 6 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  D. minimum of 3 feet above the roof line and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
≥8% of floor area
1. A sacrificial anode (also called an anti-corrosion rod) is found in:
2. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
3. How much glazing area should every habitable room in a residential dwelling contain?
  a. ≥8% of floor area
  b. ≥6% of floor area
  c. ≥10% of floor area
  d. ≥7% of floor area
4. Smelling sewer gas near a bathroom sink indicates that the drain trap is:
CO detector
1. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
2. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
3. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
4. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
Nails or screws in the floor
1. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
2. You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
  a. A small window
  b. The doorknob on the closet door
  c. Nails or screws in the floor
  d. None of the above
3. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
4. A toilet in a residential bathroom
16 inches.
1. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to:
2. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
3. Subflooring may be omitted when a 1-inch nominal tongue-and groove wood strip is applied perpendicular to the joists and the joist spacing does NOT exceed
4. Joist bearing on a concrete foundation must be a minimum of :
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
1. Historically, spaced sheathing has been used for roof decking because it
2. Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A. Some receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have broken bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems D. Different test device manufactures have different light patterns
3. The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be:
4. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
15
1. Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
  a. A wall switch
  b. The fuse box
  c. A safety switch
  d. A thermostat
2. A butterfly roof has a ______________.
  
  A. traditional look
  B. ridge
  C. field
  D. valley
3. A 14-2 Romex wire should be used with _____-amp breakers.
  
  A. 20
  B. 10
  C. 15
  D. 40
  E. 30
4. How far above a showerhead should the waterproof material in a bathroom extend?
  a. ≥ 2"
  b. ≥ 3"
  c. ≥ 4"
  d. ≥ 5"
Lead particles freed in fine dust or vapors do not settle into carpet fibers
1. Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
2. Which of the following is not true concerning lead paint?
  
  A. According to the EPA, it is estimated that lead-based paint was applied to approximately two-thirds of the homes built in the United States before 1940, one-third of the homes from 1940 to 1960.
  B. Lead can enter the air within a home when surfaces covered with lead-based paint are scraped, sanded or heated with an open flame in paint stripping procedures.
  C. It is best to leave lead-based paint undisturbed if it is in good condition and there is little possibility that it will be ingested by children.
  D. Lead particles freed in fine dust or vapors do not settle into carpet fibers.
3. Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
  a. A wall switch
  b. The fuse box
  c. A safety switch
  d. A thermostat
4. Which of the following is not part of a pool inspection?
  
  A. Proximity to electrical wires, location of electrical outlets and placement to the home.
  B. Pool and deck surface condition (cracks, discoloration, and pitting) and the coping surrounding the pool (open joints, cracking).
  C. Inspection of pool lights, the presence of GFCI devices.
  D. Risk of small children falling in the pool.
1
1. It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1
2. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
3. When is an unvented conditioned attic permitted?
  a. When there is a vapor retarder applied on the floor of the attic, but there is no insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
  b. Where there is not a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
  c. This is always allowed.
  d. This is never allowed.
4. The framing method that uses studs continuously from the sill to the roof is called:
Moved
1. The framing method that uses studs continuously from the sill to the roof is called:
2. A bathroom light switch that is reachable from the tub or shower should be ____________.
  
  A. covered by an insulated face plate
  B. moved
  C. a GFCI receptacle
  D. grounded
3. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
4. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
Sensible and latent heat
1. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
2. What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
  
  a. Sensible and radiant heat
  b. Radiant and conductive heat
  c. Conductive and latent heat
  d. Sensible and latent heat
3. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
4. Which of the following terms matches the definition: One who has contracted to be responsible for another, especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default?
  
  A. Surety
  B. Privity
  C. Compensation
  D. Quittance
False
1. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
2. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
3. The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof drainage system.
4. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom.
1. One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
  
  a. Window heads
  b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
  c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
  d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
2. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
3. You see during your inspection that the air conditioning system has supply registers in each bedroom, but only one large return register is located in the center hallway. Your FIRST course of action would be to:
4. You observe on a home inspection a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi are most likely the cause?
  
  A. White-rot fungi
  B. Water-conducting fungi
  C. Brown-rot fungi
  D. Sapstain fungi
White-rot fungi
1. You observe on a home inspection a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi are most likely the cause?
  
  A. White-rot fungi
  B. Water-conducting fungi
  C. Brown-rot fungi
  D. Sapstain fungi
2. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
3. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your response?
4. You see during your inspection that the air conditioning system has supply registers in each bedroom, but only one large return register is located in the center hallway. Your FIRST course of action would be to:
improperly installed materials that do not allow for expansion.
1. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
2. The causes of roof decking buckling include
3. Floor joist bridging:
4. All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over:
Could cause damage to the surface and recommend removal.
1. Ivy has grown across the entire exterior brick wall surfaces of a one-family house. The home inspector should report that the ivy:
2. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall?
3. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
4. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest point within 10 feet.
1. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
2. Fireplace flues must extend AT LEAST: A. Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest point
  within 10 feet.
  B. Two feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point
  within 10 feet.
  C. Thirty inches above roof penetration and 24 inches above the highest
  point with eight feet.
  D. Three feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point
  within eight feet.
3. A chimney that has a height more than 2 feet above any roof within 10 feet is considered ______________.
  
  A. improper installation
  B. only proper if the roof is flat
  C. a proper installation
  D. too close to the highest roof
4. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
Conclusion
1. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
2. Which of the following is the MOST secure way to attach exterior deck joists to a ledger (or band joist)?
3. Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydro-massage bathtub has been added?
4. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall?
Floor joist
1. While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates: A. Insufficient reinforcement. B. Unstable subsoil. C. Over hydrated concrete. D. Normal plastic shrinkage.
2. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in appearance.
3. During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
4. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
Where there is not a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
1. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
2. Where is a curtain drain located
3. Water is dripping from the cold water pipes above a gas water heater. This might be caused by:
4. When is an unvented conditioned attic permitted?
  a. When there is a vapor retarder applied on the floor of the attic, but there is no insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
  b. Where there is not a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
  c. This is always allowed.
  d. This is never allowed.
The yard
1. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
2. Where is a curtain drain located
3. The proper slope on a drain line is:
4. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
Gas water heater.
1. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
2. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
3. What type of foundation has a large amount of reinforced steel and is known as a floating foundation?
4. What appliance may vent into a chimney along with an oil-fired furnace if allowed by local code?
The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
1. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
2. It is recommended that stucco sidewall finishes on houses with more than one story should be __________________ framed.
3. An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two things be related?
  
  a. The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
  b. The full condensate pan indicates that the fan in the air handler is not functioning, as it should.
  c. The full condensate pan indicates that there is a leak in the heat exchanger, which has depressurized the unit, causing it to turn off.
  d. The full condensate pan means that combustion byproducts have condensed and are flowing back into the house through the flue. This tripped the flue gas spill switch, turning the unit off.
4. A "system" does not carry out one or more function in a structure and is composed of at least two interacting or interdependent components.
3..... 2..... 10
1. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
2. A 14-2 Romex wire should be used with _____-amp breakers.
  
  A. 20
  B. 10
  C. 15
  D. 40
  E. 30
3. A chimney top should be at least _____ above the roof and _____ higher than anything within _____ feet.
  
  A. 10..... 3..... 2
  B. 2..... 10..... 3
  C. 3..... 2..... 10
  D. 3..... 10..... 2
4. A chimney should be ______________.
  
  A. a minimum of 2 feet high and 3 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  B. a minimum of 3 feet above the roofline and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
  C. a maximum of 5 feet high
  D. as tall as possible, regardless of placement
30
1. Identify the definition of the term: Collar beam.
  
  Home Inspector Test Study Guide with Practice Questions
  A. Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to stiffen the roof structure.
  B. Concrete either without reinforcement, or reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature changes.
  C. A horizontal projection from a wall, forming a ledge or supporting the structure above it, usually built with masonry.
  D. Nominal 2-inch-thick members, usually 2 by 4's, cut in between each stud diagonally.
2. A 10-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
3. A 14-2 Romex wire should be used with _____-amp breakers.
  
  A. 20
  B. 10
  C. 15
  D. 40
  E. 30
4. How large should the footing or foundation for a masonry fireplace be?
  a. It should be more than six inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
  b. It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
  c. It should be more than six inches thick and extend 12 inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
  d. It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend 12 inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
True
1. A "system" carries out one or more functions in a structure and is composed of at least two interacting or interdependent components.
2. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
3. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
4. A boiler system's pressure-relief valve that discharges just after you turn up the thermostat may do so because of a _______________.
  
  A. clogged Hartford loop
  B.faulty thermostat
  C. water-logged expansion tank
  D. faulty aquastat
Not exist under any condition.
1. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
2. Direct connections between potable water piping and sewer-connected wastes shall:
3. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
4. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
unit may not be venting properly
1. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
2. Direct connections between potable water piping and sewer-connected wastes shall:
3. If your inspection mirror fogs when placed near a gas water heater draft hood the:
4. The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be:
Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
1. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
  a. A fireplace
  b. A woodstove
  c. A coal furnace
  d. An electric heater
2. The proper slope on a drain line is:
3. What is the proper slope for a horizontal drain pipe?
  a. Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
  b. ≥1/8:1
  c. ≤1/2:1
  d. None of the above
4. When is an unvented conditioned attic permitted?
  a. When there is a vapor retarder applied on the floor of the attic, but there is no insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
  b. Where there is not a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
  c. This is always allowed.
  d. This is never allowed.
Approved brace or box
1. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
2. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
3. While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates: A. Insufficient reinforcement. B. Unstable subsoil. C. Over hydrated concrete. D. Normal plastic shrinkage.
4. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
risers
1. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
2. The proper slope on a drain line is:
3. A common term for the supply pipes going from the basement ceiling to the upstairs bathroom is:
4. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
Normal plastic shrinkage.
1. Water is dripping from the cold water pipes above a gas water heater. This might be caused by:
2. While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers. You should:
3. While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates:
4. Inspection of the outside brick work over a window shows a horizontal crack. The cause of the crack is:
Egress windows must have a clear height of at least 16 inches.
1. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
2. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
3. Every sleeping room and habitable basement room should have at least one operable window or exterior door for emergency egress or rescue.
  B. Egress windows should have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.
  C. Emergency egress or rescue windows and doors should not have bars or grilles unless they are releasable from inside without a key, tool, or special knowledge.
  D. Egress windows must have a clear height of at least 16 inches.
4. You observe long horizontal cracks in a CMU basement wall or foundation stem wall. The cause is MOST likely due to
channel
1. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
2. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
3. A common place for steel enamel sinks to "rust out" and leak is the:
4. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
Correct answer: Pipe set in gravel running continuously along the exterior of a building's foundation footings.
1. Ledger boards should be securely attached directly to the house by
2. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
3. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
4. A drainage tile can be recognized BEST as a: A. Curved clay-tile assembly installed along the headwall of a dormer in lieu
  of stepped flashing.
  B. Pipe set in gravel running continuously along the exterior of a building's
  foundation footings.
  C. Ceramic-tile washboard installed at a laundry sink to divert water into the
  sink.
  D. Concrete splash-block set below the termination of a flat roof drain system
  to divert water away from the building.
They increase the shock likelihood at connected equipment.
1. Home inspectors report receptacles with reversed polarity as potentially hazardous because:
2. Water is dripping from the cold water pipes above a gas water heater. This might be caused by:
3. While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers. You should:
4. Which deficiency should be considered an immediate potential safety hazard?
that the notch exceeds maximum allowable depth and needs proper repair
1. A room is built over a garage, with floor joists parallel to the garage door opening. To allow room to install a double-wide automatic garage door opener, the center of the joists may
2. It is recommended that stucco sidewall finishes on houses with more than one story should be __________________ framed.
3. Smelling sewer gas near a bathroom sink indicates that the drain trap is:
4. It is discovered that a 3" deep notch is cut at the end of a 2X10 floor joist. The home inspector's report should include:
Waste line that also functions as a vent.
1. Where is a curtain drain located
2. The proper slope on a drain line is:
3. Fireplace distance to wood,
4. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
Insufficient attic insulation.
1. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
2. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
3. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
4. The causes of roof decking buckling include
Risk of small children falling in the pool.
1. Which of the following is not part of a pool inspection?
  
  A. Proximity to electrical wires, location of electrical outlets and placement to the home.
  B. Pool and deck surface condition (cracks, discoloration, and pitting) and the coping surrounding the pool (open joints, cracking).
  C. Inspection of pool lights, the presence of GFCI devices.
  D. Risk of small children falling in the pool.
2. Which of the following is the MOST secure way to attach exterior deck joists to a ledger (or band joist)?
3. Which of the following would not be a structural component of a building?
  a. An exterior wall
  b. The floor of the second or higher story
  c. An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists
  d. The floor of the main or only story
4. Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
  a. A wall switch
  b. The fuse box
  c. A safety switch
  d. A thermostat
3/4 inch.
1. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
2. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
3. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
4. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
building settlement
1. How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
  a. >2 ft or into a drain pipe
  b. >3 ft or into a drain pipe
  c. >4 ft or into a drain pipe
  d. >5 ft or into a drain pipe
2. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
3. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
4. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
  The brick crack pattern "A" in the figure follows mortar joints and is often the result of:
Refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
1. You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in their office brochure for a fee. In turn, they will promote your firm as a preferred vendor and recommend you. You should:
2. You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4 inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that:
3. You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
  a. A small window
  b. The doorknob on the closet door
  c. Nails or screws in the floor
  d. None of the above
4. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists
1. Which of the following is not true concerning lead paint?
  
  A. According to the EPA, it is estimated that lead-based paint was applied to approximately two-thirds of the homes built in the United States before 1940, one-third of the homes from 1940 to 1960.
  B. Lead can enter the air within a home when surfaces covered with lead-based paint are scraped, sanded or heated with an open flame in paint stripping procedures.
  C. It is best to leave lead-based paint undisturbed if it is in good condition and there is little possibility that it will be ingested by children.
  D. Lead particles freed in fine dust or vapors do not settle into carpet fibers.
2. Which of the following would need further investigation when checking the stucco on a home?
  
  A. Old and weathered cracks
  B. New, sharp cracks
  C. No areas of water infiltration
  D. No evidence of crubling sections
3. Which of the following should NEVER be installed in a concrete slab-on-grade floor?
4. Which of the following would not be a structural component of a building?
  a. An exterior wall
  b. The floor of the second or higher story
  c. An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists
  d. The floor of the main or only story
Condensation.
1. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
2. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
3. The proper slope on a drain line is:
4. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
True
1. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
2. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
3. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
4. The proper slope on a drain line is:
Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece.
1. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
2. Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
3. Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection?
  
  A. Check for loose, bent, cracked, or broken pieces.
  B. Inspect all caulked joints.
  C. Check for such grounding (code requirement).
  D. Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece.
4. Which of the following is not true concerning lead paint?
  
  A. According to the EPA, it is estimated that lead-based paint was applied to approximately two-thirds of the homes built in the United States before 1940, one-third of the homes from 1940 to 1960.
  B. Lead can enter the air within a home when surfaces covered with lead-based paint are scraped, sanded or heated with an open flame in paint stripping procedures.
  C. It is best to leave lead-based paint undisturbed if it is in good condition and there is little possibility that it will be ingested by children.
  D. Lead particles freed in fine dust or vapors do not settle into carpet fibers.
Insufficient attic insulation
1. Damage from ice dams could indicate: A. Over-exposure of shingles or slates. B. Rain gutters with too low an outer lip. C. Insufficient attic insulation. D. Attic vents left open during winter months.
2. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
3. Where is a curtain drain located
4. The proper slope on a drain line is:
block sewer gas.
1. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
2. The purpose of collar ties is to
3. The proper slope on a drain line is:
4. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
valley
1. A butterfly roof has a ______________.
  
  A. traditional look
  B. ridge
  C. field
  D. valley
2. A "Channel and drop" is a type of __________.
  A, technique for measuring a homesite
  B. wood siding
  C. method for digging
  D. irrigation ditches and laying in pipe
  E. technique for installing windows
3. A 12-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 20
  B. 30
  C. 15
  D. 40
4. A 10-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
The fuse box
1. Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
  
  a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
  b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
  c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
  d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
2. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
  a. A fireplace
  b. A woodstove
  c. A coal furnace
  d. An electric heater
3. Which of the following is not part of a pool inspection?
  
  A. Proximity to electrical wires, location of electrical outlets and placement to the home.
  B. Pool and deck surface condition (cracks, discoloration, and pitting) and the coping surrounding the pool (open joints, cracking).
  C. Inspection of pool lights, the presence of GFCI devices.
  D. Risk of small children falling in the pool.
4. Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
  a. A wall switch
  b. The fuse box
  c. A safety switch
  d. A thermostat
House is in sound structural condition.
1. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
2. Which of the following terms matches the definition: A wall is usually considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of its base?
  
  A. V-1 rule
  B. V-2 rule
  C. V-3 rule
  D. V-4 rule
3. Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydro-massage bathtub has been added?
4. All of the following statements make an assumption that can normally be determined by routine home inspection procedures EXCEPT the:
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh.
1. Fireplace distance to wood,
2. EIFS is a siding material that:
3. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
4. Floor joist bridging:
undersized
1. When a water heater thermostat is set at 140 ° F or higher, a ______ should be installed to temper the water.
2. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you do?
3. You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4 inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that:
4. A 60-amp electrical service panel at a home that is 2,800 square feet would be considered ________________.
  
  A. oversized
  B. undersized
  C. adequate
  D. the only option for a home that size
Use joist hangers nailed to both the joist and the ledger.
1. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall?
2. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
3. Which of the following is the MOST secure way to attach exterior deck joists to a ledger (or band joist)?
4. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
3
1. A toilet in a residential bathroom
2. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
3. What appliance may vent into a chimney along with an oil-fired furnace if allowed by local code?
4. A bathroom fan shall terminate a minimum of _____ feet from openings or the property line.
  
  A. 3
  B. 2
  C. 10
  D. 5
Slowing the draft that accelerates at the top of the flue.
1. The proper slope on a drain line is:
2. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
3. The functions of screened metal chimney caps include all of the following EXCEPT:
4. Historically, spaced sheathing has been used for roof decking because it
9 inches
1. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
2. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
3. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
4. The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
a minimum of 3 feet above the roof line and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
1. A 8-AWG copper wire corresponds to _____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 30
  B. 40
  C. 15
  D. 20
2. A butterfly roof has a ______________.
  
  A. traditional look
  B. ridge
  C. field
  D. valley
3. A chimney should be ____________________.
  
  A. maximum of 5 feet high
  B. any height
  C. minimum of 2 feet high and 6 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  D. minimum of 3 feet above the roof line and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
4. "Double-tapping" is ____________.
  
  A. the term for connecting two wires in a wire nut before connecting them to a breaker or fuse
  B. an approved method for extending a service panel's capacity
  C. the term for attaching two wires to a single fuse or breaker terminal
  D. the certified approach for installing a sub-panel
  E. not acceptable unless the same number of taps occur on one bus as the other
a proper installation
1. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
2. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
3. A common term for the supply pipes going from the basement ceiling to the upstairs bathroom is:
4. A chimney that has a height more than 2 feet above any roof within 10 feet is considered ______________.
  
  A. improper installation
  B. only proper if the roof is flat
  C. a proper installation
  D. too close to the highest roof
Too much water is added.
1. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in appearance.
2. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
3. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
4. Which single factor causes the most problems with concrete at the time of installation?
Use a voltage "sniffer."
1. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
2. An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction in order from first developed to most recently developed?
  
  a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
  b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform framing
  c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform framing
  d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF construction
3. Which of the following would need further investigation when checking the stucco on a home?
  
  A. Old and weathered cracks
  B. New, sharp cracks
  C. No areas of water infiltration
  D. No evidence of crubling sections
4. You observe approximately 12 inches of loose fill fiberglass insulation in an attic space. You advise the client that the "R" value is approximately:
soapy water.
1. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
2. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
3. The purpose of collar ties is to
4. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
All of the above
1. Which of the following terms matches the definition: A wall is usually considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of its base?
  
  A. V-1 rule
  B. V-2 rule
  C. V-3 rule
  D. V-4 rule
2. In which of the following locations are ground-fault circuit interceptors (GFCI) required?
  a. All bathroom outlets
  b. All outdoor outlets
  c. All countertop outlets
  d. All of the above
3. Which of the following terms matches the definition: One who has contracted to be responsible for another, especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default?
  
  A. Surety
  B. Privity
  C. Compensation
  D. Quittance
4. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall?
You select one electrical outlet to test in each room of the structure.
1. You inspect a "representative number" of electrical outlets in a building. What does this mean?
  a. You inspect a percentage of all the electrical outlets in the structure.
  b. You inspect electrical outlets in the structure at random.
  c. You select one electrical outlet to test in each room of the structure.
  d. None of the above
2. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
3. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
4. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
Coupled together.
1. The purpose of collar ties is to
2. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
3. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
4. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
studs
1. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
2. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
3. Fireplace distance to wood,
4. All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over:
False
1. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
2. A drain with a "functional flow" empties in a reasonable amount of time.
3. Joist bearing on a concrete foundation must be a minimum of :
4. A sacrificial anode (also called an anti-corrosion rod) is found in:
closets of bedrooms or bathrooms.
1. A toilet in a residential bathroom
2. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
3. The proper slope on a drain line is:
4. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
An electric heater
1. Which of the following would not be a structural component of a building?
  a. An exterior wall
  b. The floor of the second or higher story
  c. An interior wall that is not connected to a loft or the second story floor joists
  d. The floor of the main or only story
2. Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
  a. A wall switch
  b. The fuse box
  c. A safety switch
  d. A thermostat
3. Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
  
  a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
  b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
  c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
  d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
4. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
  a. A fireplace
  b. A woodstove
  c. A coal furnace
  d. An electric heater
The bathroom door sticks, which may have caused the drywall crack above it.
1. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
2. A bathroom light switch that is reachable from the tub or shower should be ____________.
  
  A. covered by an insulated face plate
  B. moved
  C. a GFCI receptacle
  D. grounded
3. A sacrificial anode (also called an anti-corrosion rod) is found in:
4. A bathroom door sticks and there is a drywall crack above the door. What should you report?
  
  A. The bathroom door is causing foundation problems.
  B. Foundation problems are causing doors to stick and walls to crack.
  C. A structural engineer should be consulted.
  D. The bathroom door sticks, which may have caused the drywall crack above it.
No bond courses are seen.
1. Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
  a. A wall switch
  b. The fuse box
  c. A safety switch
  d. A thermostat
2. Which of the following is a component of a roof drainage system?
  a. Downspouts
  b. Gutters
  c. Splash blocks
  d. All of the above
3. Which of the following terms matches the definition: A wall is usually considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of its base?
  
  A. V-1 rule
  B. V-2 rule
  C. V-3 rule
  D. V-4 rule
4. Which of the following is an indication that a masonry wall is veneer and NOT structural?
>5 ft or into a drain pipe
1. What type of foundation has a large amount of reinforced steel and is known as a floating foundation?
2. How far above a showerhead should the waterproof material in a bathroom extend?
  a. ≥ 2"
  b. ≥ 3"
  c. ≥ 4"
  d. ≥ 5"
3. Which of the following is not true concerning lead paint?
  
  A. According to the EPA, it is estimated that lead-based paint was applied to approximately two-thirds of the homes built in the United States before 1940, one-third of the homes from 1940 to 1960.
  B. Lead can enter the air within a home when surfaces covered with lead-based paint are scraped, sanded or heated with an open flame in paint stripping procedures.
  C. It is best to leave lead-based paint undisturbed if it is in good condition and there is little possibility that it will be ingested by children.
  D. Lead particles freed in fine dust or vapors do not settle into carpet fibers.
4. How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
  a. >2 ft or into a drain pipe
  b. >3 ft or into a drain pipe
  c. >4 ft or into a drain pipe
  d. >5 ft or into a drain pipe
Concaved.
1. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
2. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
3. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
4. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
Water vapor has a tendency to disperse itself equally in the available air.
1. The proper slope on a drain line is:
2. EIFS is a siding material that:
3. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
4. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter.
1. Under which of the following circumstances would it be acceptable to cut a truss?
2. Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydromassage bathtub has been added? A. The faucets must be at the drain end. B. The tub area must have a venting fan. C. There must be a vacuum breaker. D. There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter.
3. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall?
4. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
1. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
2. How far above grade should a concrete slab extend?
  a. At least 4"
  b. At least 6"
  c. At least 8"
  d. There is no minimum requirement
3. How large should the footing or foundation for a masonry fireplace be?
  a. It should be more than six inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
  b. It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
  c. It should be more than six inches thick and extend 12 inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
  d. It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend 12 inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
4. How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
  a. >2 ft or into a drain pipe
  b. >3 ft or into a drain pipe
  c. >4 ft or into a drain pipe
  d. >5 ft or into a drain pipe
steam heating
1. A Hartford loop is present on a(n) __________ system.
2. A toilet in a residential bathroom
3. The proper slope on a drain line is:
4. Where is a curtain drain located
secure the roof framing to prevent spreading outward.
1. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
2. Floor joist bridging:
3. The purpose of collar ties is to
4. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
120°F.
1. All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over:
2. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to:
3. Damage from ice dams could indicate:
4. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
36 inches.
1. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
2. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
3. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
4. EIFS is a siding material that:
provides lateral support.
1. A Hartford loop is present on a(n) __________ system.
2. The proper slope on a drain line is:
3. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
4. Floor joist bridging:
tile or slate
1. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
2. The proper slope on a drain line is:
3. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
4. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
False
1. An on-site water quality test is generally done only on structures that are on a non-municipal water supply.
2. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
3. A Hartford loop is present on a(n) __________ system.
4. A "system" does not carry out one or more function in a structure and is composed of at least two interacting or interdependent components.
a leaking check valve.
1. sewage ejection pump in a vacant single-family home continues to operate intermittently for a few minutes after all the fixtures have been operated. This is MOST probably due to
2. Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the following is not one of them?
  a. Central HVAC equipment
  b. An office or bedroom
  c. The laundry room
  d. Bathrooms
3. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
4. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
Consideration
1. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
2. A drain with a "functional flow" empties in a reasonable amount of time.
3. _______ is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain.
  
  A. Consideration
  B. Act of God
  C. lis pendens
  D. Contractual Indemnification
4. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
There does not appear to be any fire barrier between the garage and living space as currently required.
1. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
2. You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4 inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that:
3. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
4. You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
  a. A small window
  b. The doorknob on the closet door
  c. Nails or screws in the floor
  d. None of the above
At least 5.7 sq. ft
1. Every basement and sleeping room is required to have an easily operable emergency escape window. How large must this window be?
  a. At least 5.7 sq. ft
  b. At least 4.7 sq. ft
  c. At least 6.7 sq. ft
  d. At least 3.7 sq. ft
2. If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
3. Historically, spaced sheathing has been used for roof decking because it
4. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
Mixing valve
1. A 60-amp electrical service panel at a home that is 2,800 square feet would be considered ________________.
  
  A. oversized
  B. undersized
  C. adequate
  D. the only option for a home that size
2. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
3. When evaluating the operation of an AC system during the summer months, the temperature differential between the supply and renew air should typically be:
4. When a water heater thermostat is set at 140 ° F or higher, a ______ should be installed to temper the water.
6 feet.
1. What is the MAXIMUM distance between foundation anchor bolts for sill plates?
2. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
3. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
4. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
40 and 80 psi
1. The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be:
2. What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
  a. ≥ 5"/10'
  b. ≥ 5"/12'
  c. ≥ 6"/12'
  d. ≥ 6"/10'
3. What is the minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a residential building?
  a. 30 and 60 psi
  b. 50 and 100 psi
  c. 60 and 120 psi
  d. 40 and 80 psi
4. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
1. All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over:
2. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
3. Ledger boards should be securely attached directly to the house by
4. Leaks in gas piping can be detected by:
Open windows, shut down systems, and advise immediate evaluation by an HVAC contractor.
1. Home inspectors report receptacles with reversed polarity as potentially hazardous because:
2. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
3. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
4. While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers. You should:
cement, lime, and sand
1. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
2. Mortar used in brickwork may vary in composition, but always contains:
3. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
4. Joist bearing on a concrete foundation must be a minimum of :
This is allowed only if the additional load has been verified as acceptable by a certified engineer.
1. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
2. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
3. A sacrificial anode (also called an anti-corrosion rod) is found in:
4. A builder has added an additional load to a wood truss in the form of a water heater. Under what circumstances does the IRC allow this?
  a. This is never allowed.
  b. This is always allowed.
  c. This is allowed only if the additional load has been verified as acceptable by a certified engineer.
  d. None of the above
Sloped away to provide proper drainage.
1. The purpose of collar ties is to
2. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
3. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
4. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
Balloon framing.
1. The framing method that uses studs continuously from the sill to the roof is called:
2. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
3. The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be:
4. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
A 1/2 inch wide wall/floor separation
1. While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates: A. Insufficient reinforcement. B. Unstable subsoil. C. Over hydrated concrete. D. Normal plastic shrinkage.
2. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
3. Joist bearing on a concrete foundation must be a minimum of :
4. In a 1987 conventional wood-frame house, which one of the following signs (by itself) is a significant problem?
Heat exchanger.
1. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
2. A toilet in a residential bathroom
3. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
4. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
Gas piping.
1. Which of the following should NEVER be installed in a concrete slab-on-grade floor?
2. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
3. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
4. Which of the following would need further investigation when checking the stucco on a home?
  
  A. Old and weathered cracks
  B. New, sharp cracks
  C. No areas of water infiltration
  D. No evidence of crubling sections
15-20 ° F.
1. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
2. When evaluating the operation of an AC system during the summer months, the temperature differential between the supply and renew air should typically be:
3. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
4. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
General liability and homeowners' coverage
1. On a previous work day, you left a crawl space access cover off of the access to the pantry. A party fell the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay damages?
2. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
3. Ledger boards should be securely attached directly to the house by
4. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
True
1. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
2. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
3. An on-site water quality test is generally done only on structures that are on a non-municipal water supply.
4. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
18 inches.
1. A flame or sparking device within gas appliances MUST be elevated off the garage floor AT LEAST
2. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the:
3. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
4. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
Prevent movement.
1. The term "wet vent" refers to a:
2. Bowing in a foundation wall is usually the result of
3. The causes of roof decking buckling include
4. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
Potential safety issue
1. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
2. Mortar used in brickwork may vary in composition, but always contains:
3. Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D. potential safety issue
4. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
≥ 3"
1. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
2. How far above a showerhead should the waterproof material in a bathroom extend?
  a. ≥ 2"
  b. ≥ 3"
  c. ≥ 4"
  d. ≥ 5"
3. Ledger boards should be securely attached directly to the house by
4. How much glazing area should every habitable room in a residential dwelling contain?
  a. ≥8% of floor area
  b. ≥6% of floor area
  c. ≥10% of floor area
  d. ≥7% of floor area
will probably have reduced water volume and pressure
1. A 10-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
2. A 40- to 50-year old galvanized steel water supply system _______________.
  
  A. should be flushed annually
  B. will probably have reduced water volume and pressure
  C. is the best system available
  D. should have the water tested for lead
  E. is not compatible with PVC drain lines
3. What is the minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a residential building?
  a. 30 and 60 psi
  b. 50 and 100 psi
  c. 60 and 120 psi
  d. 40 and 80 psi
4. A 14-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-amp fuse size.
  
  A. 15
  B. 30
  C. 40
  D. 20
water heaters
1. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
2. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
3. A sacrificial anode (also called an anti-corrosion rod) is found in:
4. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
30
1. A chimney that is ______ inches or more wide should have saddle or cricket flashing.
  
  A. 48
  B. 30
  C. 36
  D. 24
  E. 18
2. A chimney that has a height more than 2 feet above any roof within 10 feet is considered ______________.
  
  A. improper installation
  B. only proper if the roof is flat
  C. a proper installation
  D. too close to the highest roof
3. A chimney should be ______________.
  
  A. a minimum of 2 feet high and 3 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  B. a minimum of 3 feet above the roofline and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
  C. a maximum of 5 feet high
  D. as tall as possible, regardless of placement
4. A chimney should be ____________________.
  
  A. maximum of 5 feet high
  B. any height
  C. minimum of 2 feet high and 6 feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney
  D. minimum of 3 feet above the roof line and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet
minimum of 2 inches
1. The proper slope on a drain line is:
2. Where is a curtain drain located
3. Fireplace distance to wood,
4. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
R30.
1. You observe long horizontal cracks in a CMU basement wall or foundation stem wall. The cause is MOST likely due to
2. You observe approximately 12 inches of loose fill fiberglass insulation in an attic space. You advise the client that the "R" value is approximately:
3. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
4. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter.
1. Which of the following is an indication that a masonry wall is veneer and NOT structural?
2. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
  a. A fireplace
  b. A woodstove
  c. A coal furnace
  d. An electric heater
3. Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydro-massage bathtub has been added?
4. Which of the following is a component of a roof drainage system?
  a. Downspouts
  b. Gutters
  c. Splash blocks
  d. All of the above
Surety
1. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
2. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
  a. A fireplace
  b. A woodstove
  c. A coal furnace
  d. An electric heater
3. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
4. Which of the following terms matches the definition: One who has contracted to be responsible for another, especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default?
  
  A. Surety
  B. Privity
  C. Compensation
  D. Quittance
At least 8"
1. A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles.
  
  A. two
  B. four
  C. six
  D. three
2. How far above grade should a concrete slab extend?
  a. At least 4"
  b. At least 6"
  c. At least 8"
  d. There is no minimum requirement
3. Joist bearing on a concrete foundation must be a minimum of :
4. Which of the following is not a normal operating control?
  a. A wall switch
  b. The fuse box
  c. A safety switch
  d. A thermostat
Suggest obtaining the services of a pest control operator.
1. During your inspection you see small white insects. What do you say to your clients?
2. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
3. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
4. Which of the following describes partial vapor pressure?
Use kick-out flashing into the gutter.
1. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
2. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
  a. A fireplace
  b. A woodstove
  c. A coal furnace
  d. An electric heater
3. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall?
4. Which of the following terms matches the definition: A wall is usually considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of its base?
  
  A. V-1 rule
  B. V-2 rule
  C. V-3 rule
  D. V-4 rule
100 feet horizontally
1. Federal and state regulations both require certain warnings to be conspicuous. As a home inspector, you will often have to determine whether or not hazardous components are adequately labeled. Which of the following would a reasonable person consider to be conspicuous?
  a. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (with graphic warning symbols)
  b. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (without graphic warning symbols)
  c. Unplug power BEFORE touching circuit
  d. Both A and B
2. The International Residential Code requires cleanouts for drain pipes to be established at intervals throughout the drain system. What is the maximum allowable distance between cleanouts?
  a. 50 feet horizontally
  b. 75 feet horizontally
  c. 100 feet horizontally
  d. 125 feet horizontally
3. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
4. The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What is the angle?
  a. 3/12
  b. 2/12
  c. 4/12
  d. 5/12
3 inches
1. Joist bearing on a concrete foundation must be a minimum of :
2. The purpose of collar ties is to
3. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be:
4. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot.
1. The causes of roof decking buckling include
2. The proper slope on a drain line is:
3. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
4. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
the pressure tank is probably water logged.
1. If a well pump cycles on and off rapidly, it is an indication that
2. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
3. The purpose of a sanitary trap is to:
4. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
mechanical vent
1. A drain waste vent installed on an individual fixture where there is no access to a conventional venting system is known as a(n):
2. What appliance may vent into a chimney along with an oil-fired furnace if allowed by local code?
3. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to:
4. Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D. potential safety issue
125
1. Water heaters are NOT allowed in
2. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
3. The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be:
4. The safe domestic water temperature in a home should NOT exceed how many degrees Fahrenheit?
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
1. What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
  a. ≥ 5"/10'
  b. ≥ 5"/12'
  c. ≥ 6"/12'
  d. ≥ 6"/10'
2. A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a:
3. EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry surface.
4. The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof drainage system.
water-logged expansion tank
1. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
2. A boiler system's pressure-relief valve that discharges just after you turn up the thermostat may do so because of a _______________.
  
  A. clogged Hartford loop
  B.faulty thermostat
  C. water-logged expansion tank
  D. faulty aquastat
3. A 60-amp electrical service panel at a home that is 2,800 square feet would be considered ________________.
  
  A. oversized
  B. undersized
  C. adequate
  D. the only option for a home that size
4. A toilet in a residential bathroom
All of the above
1. How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
  a. >2 ft or into a drain pipe
  b. >3 ft or into a drain pipe
  c. >4 ft or into a drain pipe
  d. >5 ft or into a drain pipe
2. Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
  
  a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
  b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
  c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
  d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
3. Which of the following is not part of a pool inspection?
  
  A. Proximity to electrical wires, location of electrical outlets and placement to the home.
  B. Pool and deck surface condition (cracks, discoloration, and pitting) and the coping surrounding the pool (open joints, cracking).
  C. Inspection of pool lights, the presence of GFCI devices.
  D. Risk of small children falling in the pool.
4. Which of the following is a component of a roof drainage system?
  a. Downspouts
  b. Gutters
  c. Splash blocks
  d. All of the above
Floor joist
1. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an):
2. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in appearance. A. King joist B. Floor joist C. Masonry wall D. Bearing wall
3. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
4. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
Shut-off valves.
1. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
2. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to:
3. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
4. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
1. One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
  
  a. Window heads
  b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
  c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
  d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
2. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
3. The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be:
4. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
shut gas off.
1. The proper slope on a drain line is:
2. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
3. Floor joist bridging:
4. The purpose of a thermocouple is to
6" fiberglass batt insulation
1. Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection?
  
  A. Check for loose, bent, cracked, or broken pieces.
  B. Inspect all caulked joints.
  C. Check for such grounding (code requirement).
  D. Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece.
2. Which of the following terms matches the definition: One who has contracted to be responsible for another, especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default?
  
  A. Surety
  B. Privity
  C. Compensation
  D. Quittance
3. Which of the following is the MOST secure way to attach exterior deck joists to a ledger (or band joist)?
4. Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
  
  a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
  b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
  c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
  d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
1. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
2. An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction in order from first developed to most recently developed?
  
  a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
  b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform framing
  c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform framing
  d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF construction
3. Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
4. A chimney that has a height more than 2 feet above any roof within 10 feet is considered ______________.
  
  A. improper installation
  B. only proper if the roof is flat
  C. a proper installation
  D. too close to the highest roof
Over hydrated concrete.
1. Which of the following roofing materials is the heaviest?
2. While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This indicates: A. Insufficient reinforcement. B. Unstable subsoil. C. Over hydrated concrete. D. Normal plastic shrinkage.
3. Inspection of the outside brick work over a window shows a horizontal crack. The cause of the crack is:
4. Smelling sewer gas near a bathroom sink indicates that the drain trap is:
Both A and B
1. Flexible gas connectors for gas dryers may NOT be:
2. Federal and state regulations both require certain warnings to be conspicuous. As a home inspector, you will often have to determine whether or not hazardous components are adequately labeled. Which of the following would a reasonable person consider to be conspicuous?
  a. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (with graphic warning symbols)
  b. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (without graphic warning symbols)
  c. Unplug power BEFORE touching circuit
  d. Both A and B
3. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
4. The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What is the angle?
  a. 3/12
  b. 2/12
  c. 4/12
  d. 5/12
The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a structural engineer.
1. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to:
2. The purpose of anchor bolts in a sill plate is to:
3. wo roof trusses passing above an interior hallway have been cut to install a pull-down attic ladder. There is no cracking or indication of distress in the walls or ceilings. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action?
4. Smelling sewer gas near a bathroom sink indicates that the drain trap is:
3/12
1. The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What is the angle?
  a. 3/12
  b. 2/12
  c. 4/12
  d. 5/12
2. Federal and state regulations both require certain warnings to be conspicuous. As a home inspector, you will often have to determine whether or not hazardous components are adequately labeled. Which of the following would a reasonable person consider to be conspicuous?
  a. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (with graphic warning symbols)
  b. UNPLUG POWER BEFORE TOUCHING CIRCUIT (without graphic warning symbols)
  c. Unplug power BEFORE touching circuit
  d. Both A and B
3. You observe on a home inspection a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi are most likely the cause?
  
  A. White-rot fungi
  B. Water-conducting fungi
  C. Brown-rot fungi
  D. Sapstain fungi
4. The International Residential Code requires cleanouts for drain pipes to be established at intervals throughout the drain system. What is the maximum allowable distance between cleanouts?
  a. 50 feet horizontally
  b. 75 feet horizontally
  c. 100 feet horizontally
  d. 125 feet horizontally
True
1. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is:
2. The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof drainage system.
3. The roofing material on a house or other building is not considered a part of the roof drainage system.
4. EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry surface.
Exhaust spillage.
1. The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is
2. If your inspection mirror fogs when placed near a gas water heater draft hood the:
3. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
4. Water is dripping from the cold water pipes above a gas water heater. This might be caused by:
If you inspect appliances, tell your client that you will check them out.
1. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an):
2. You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4 inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that:
3. When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
4. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector, you should:
The term for attaching two wires to a single fuse or breaker terminal
1. "Double-tapping" is ____________.
  
  A. the term for connecting two wires in a wire nut before connecting them to a breaker or fuse
  B. an approved method for extending a service panel's capacity
  C. the term for attaching two wires to a single fuse or breaker terminal
  D. the certified approach for installing a sub-panel
  E. not acceptable unless the same number of taps occur on one bus as the other
2. What is the proper slope for a horizontal drain pipe?
  a. Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
  b. ≥1/8:1
  c. ≤1/2:1
  d. None of the above
3. A "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical circuits.
4. A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles.
  
  A. two
  B. four
  C. six
  D. three
May require expensive replacement.
1. Polybutylene (PB) water supply tubing is seen in the house. You should report that it:
2. You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4 inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that:
3. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet:
4. Historically, spaced sheathing has been used for roof decking because it
Balloon
1. An on-site water quality test is generally done only on structures that are on a non-municipal water supply.
2. In order for soffit vents to operate properly, there MUST be:
3. It is recommended that stucco sidewall finishes on houses with more than one story should be __________________ framed.
4. It is discovered that a 3" deep notch is cut at the end of a 2X10 floor joist. The home inspector's report should include:

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