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2025 HOME INSPECTOR FLORIDA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
The distance that should separate the siding from the roof's surface is? - 1 to 2 inches Small dimples or circular depressions on asphalt shingles are often caused by___? - Hailstones Most Jurisdictions allow more than ___ layers of asphalt shingles. - two T/F: Slate tile roofs should never be walked on? - True T/F:Most concrete and clay tiles are installed the same way. - True Fasteners made of_____ are recommended for tile roofs. - Copper or stainless steel T/F: Wood Shingles should be installed over tap paper or similar underlayment, although this is not always required if installed over skip sheathing. - True Wood shakes and shingles should be used only on roofs with a slope of at least? - 4: Concrete and clay tile roofs with a slope of less than 4:12 require____ layers of underlayment. - Two A wood shingle is ____-cut, whereas a shake is split by____? - Machine.....Hand Asphalt shingles use either____or_____ as a base. - Cellulose....Fiberglass T/F: it is not necessary to note previous shingle repair if the repair was preformed by a professional. - False T/F: Clay tiles are easily distinguishable from concrete tiles. - False The inspector should___ when reporting on an asbestos cement tile roof. - Not the roof material The size of a standard roll roofing is ____ inches wide. - 36 The layers that make up a built-up roof are called. - Plys T/F: alligatoring of a roof covering is only a cosmetic issue. - False When a flat roof has water stains, these are signs of previous. - Ponding Metal roof tiles are typically made of___. - Steel
Crushed Stone or gravel ballast on a built-up rood___. - Protects the roof from sunlight _____ is normally used for flashing. - Timber _____ flashing is the type of flashing that goes between the roof covering and the sheathing around the roof's perimeter. - Drip Edge A flashing along the peak of the roof is called the - Ridge A closed valley means that the valley flashing___. - Cannot be seen Metal valley flashing should be a minimum of ___ inches wide. - 24 For most tile roofs, a standard step flashing cannot be used against a wall, so a _____ flashing must be installed. - Pan The bottom of. roof should have a ____ flashing where it meets a wall. - Kickout T:F/ A common location for an apron flashing is at the front side or downslope side of a chimney. - Ture An attic with an area of 600 square feet with ridge and soffit vents should have a total vent area of ___ square feet. - 2 The____ effective venting system for most type of roofs is ridge and soffit vents. - Most An attic space with only gable vents should have a vent area of 1 square foot per___ square foot of floor area. - 150 T/F: roof vents are required for roof vents with an unconditioned attic space. - True Flat roofs normally have____ venting systems. - Passive T/F: Ice dams are caused by poor venting and inadequate insulation. - True A typical Chimney is a minimum of____ feet high. - 3 If a roof ridge is closer than 10 feet to a chimney, the stack should be ___ feet higher. - 2 The process of repairing missing mortar between brick joints is called__. - Re-pointing The difference between a chimney cap and a rain cap is. - a chimney cap protects the structure, and a rain cap protects the inside of the flue. T/F: All chimneys should have a spark arrestor fitted. - False
A sill at a window or door should be ____. - Sloped Doors can assist in preventing____and reducing_____. - Firse___ noise Functional sills on doors are sloped to diverts water where? - Away from the door Door weather-stripping is generally of three types, what are they? - Metal, Foam plastic or Plastic stripping What is the name of a pair of swinging doors often found in public bars? - Saloon Doors The ______ is the exterior wall covering or cladding of a house, considered the house's "skin" - Siding The cross connection of two oil storage tanks is permitted if the total aggregate capacity does not exceed____ gallons. - 660 A sediment trap should be installed ___ of the equipment's shut off valve and as close to the inlet of the equipment/appliance as possible. - Downstream Where two or more vent connectors enter a common gas vent, chimney flue, or single- wall metal pipe, the ______ connector should enter at the highest level consistent with the available head room or clearance to combustible material. - smaller Gas vent pipes terminating above roof pitches up to 6/12 need to be ____ high. - only 1 foot. The joint between different types of plastic made solvent cement will not be reliable because the material composition of the joint will not____ - Be homogeneous The square shape of a clean out____ the possibility of stripping the plug during removal. - minimizes T/F/Other: It is permitted, in certain situations, to discharge untreated sewage or waste water on the ground surface. - False: It is never permitted. Small siding failures may result in : - disproportionately greater structural damage Siding is installed on the outer surface of what? - The exterior wall envelope Nails that hold siding materials in place can be referred to as: - fasteners Porous materials in a siding system, such as brick _______ water and dry out - absord Siding material is not considered - insulation
The siding should not be considered the only barrier to ___ - water intrusion The joints in exterior siding may allow some water penetration, but an air gap and ____ behind the siding limit any penetration - water resistant barrier Apart from providing the external appearance for the house, the primary function of cladding is to protect the structure from weather -- particularly, to shed ______ - rainwater T/F:rocks or blocks at any point could support drainage piping inside a trench. - False Particular drainage fittings have been designed with patterns providing____ resistance to flow. - The least The minimum slope of a horizontal drainpipe that is sized between 3 and 6 inches is _____per foot. - 1/8 inches Drainage pipe clean outs should be installed not more than____ apart in horizontal drainage lines measured from the upstream entrance of the clean out. - 100 feet T/F: A clean out is required for each and every change in direction of the sewer drainage pipe. - False The discharge pipe on a sump pump should have a ____ isolated to prevent previously pumped discharge from returning to the pump. - check valve Storm water, rainwater or ground water should not be drained into a ____. - Sewer system Ground surface of the lot should be graded so as to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade should be dropped a minimum of ___ inches within the first 10 feet. - 6 Hangers and strapping should be made of approved material that will not promote___ Action. - Galvanic The maximum horizontal spacing for PVC drainage is____feet. - 4 The maximum horizontal spacing for support cast iron pipe is____ feet. - 5 Strandpipes, like that for a clothes washer, should have a minimum height above the trap of_____. - 18 inches A water seal of____ inches is standard for most traps. - 2 inches
If the volume of space in which the appliance is located is not greater then 50 cubic feet per 100 BTU/h (4.83 (L/W) of aggregate input of the appliance, then it is designated as a(n)_____space. - Confined T/F: A shut-off switch or disconnect is required on all electric water heaters. - True ________Must be set to discharge at a temperature not higher than 210F. - Temperature pressure-relief vales (TPR) A water leak catch pan is not considered ____. - Indirect waste receptor. What does SIP stand for - Structural Insulated Panels Manufactured stone is a combination of light aggregates, colored oxides, and - cement Why is an air gap between brick and framing valuable? - Because it adds insulation Which material does not burn, rot, support termites, or suffer hail damage? - brick One-coat stucco systems are made with portalnd cement with polymers and fiberglass reinforcing - true Traditional or 3-coat stucco systems have ________ coats - scratch, brown and finish Modern stucco is made of Portland cement, sand and water - true Traditional or 3-coat stucco systems require a moisture barrier, metal lath and access on moisture-sensitive substrates - true An MD-EIFS system employs a moisture barrier over its substrate - true The most common type of EIFS is - barrier or face-seal PB-EIFS SIPs are self sealing, so they don't require any additional sealing at the joints - false SIP are created ____ - under factory-controlled conditions Where in the home are SIPs used - floors, walls and roofs The structural characteristics of SIPs are similar to that of ____ - Steel I-beams _______ installed on the dwelling's exterior in cold climates should be protected against freezing by insulation, heat or both. - Vent pipes or vent stacks. T/F: A shut-off valve is the same as a full-open valve. - False. There's a pressure drop through a shut off valve, but not through a full open valve.
SIP panels are typically made by sandwiching a core of rigid foam plastic insulation between two structural skins of OSB - true Many siding problems are cause by improperly applied _______ - pain Building paper or housewrap should not be installed behind vinyl siding - false Why should vegetation next to siding be trimmed or removed? - vegetation holds moisture agains siding Wood shingles and shakes do no add to strength to the house's structure - true One concept to understand about wood siding is that wood - does all these things There should be a clearance of approximately 1/32-inch between the fastener head and the ______ siding panel - vinyl Aluminum expands and contrasts with temperature changes - true Maintaining ______ siding is easy - vinyl Aluminum siding _____ easily, so many manufactures offer a thin backboard of insulation that flats behind each panel - dents Wood rot may be found when the wood's moisture content is above - 20% Hardboard will delaminate, split and warp - false Ideally, joints in courses of wood siding should be straggered - true ______ and redwood are use because of their natural decay-resistant resins - Cedar A common wood siding pattern is a 1-inch overlap - true Natural wood siding should be installed over building paper, regardless of the sheathing materials - True Wood siding can be installed vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or in any combination - True Fuel-fired water heaters may not obtain combustion air from_____. - Bedrooms or toilet rooms
An inspector is not required to report on_____. - Presence of T.V. antenna and guttering system. T/F:Under some circumstances it is permitted to make false statements in an inspection report. - False A ladder should be erected at least_____ feet from any near by power line. - 10 Feet. When climbing a ladder the user should face_____. - Face towards the ladder. If the gas burner fails to ignite when starting the combustion appliance the inspector should shut it down using the.___. - Electrical Shut off switch. If the skin turns blue following an injury, it may indicate____. - Broken bone The transfer of heat from one molecule to another or through one substance to another describes. - Condution Hot air is____. - Lighter Heat can move from one body to another trhough____ - Radiation _____ can be used to direct surface water away from the home foundation. - Swales Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams should not be located - Middle third of the span. A window well should have a horizontal area of at least. - 9 square feet. FVIR stands for - Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistance T/F: the Flue liner must be continuous and free of damage. - True T/F: Florida licensed home inspectors are required to perform National Fire Protection Association NFPA inspection on chimney's. - False In relation to organisms shedding the otter shell is known as. - Molting The growth Process for most WDI is known as. - Metamorphosis. Termites live in social colonies that are divided into - Casts. Termites feed on material containing - Cellulose Insulation installed around____ is considered a fire hazard and disallowed by most codes. - Knob and tube wiring.
Heat flowing across wall studs is called - Thermal bridging ____ should be installed to prevent blocking the air flow through attic vents particularly at the eves. - Baffles Contaminated water is not - Potable The inspector is not required to - Light or ignite pilot lights The blank is the vertical upper portion above the top most fixture through witch gasses and odors escape the sanitary drainage system. - Vent Stack. What prevents water hammer by obsorbing pressure when the water is shut off at a faucet or valve - Air chamber What is defined as the flow of liquids in potable water distribution piping in reverse of their intended path. - Back flow Types KLM pipes are made of - Copper What is used to carry and exhaust smoke and combustion gases. - Flue What is required to be installed on a water heater tank. - TPR valve In roofing terminology a roofing square covers - 100 square feet Roof pitch and roof slope are - not the same thing The steeper the roof the better it can - Shed water for a 14 gauge copper conductor the maximum breaker size is. - 15 amps A service drop near a swimming pool should be at least - 22 1/2 feet vertically away ______ cable is listed for direct burial - UF The typical residential electrical service is - 120/ T/F: Drywall that is Building is usually a cosmetic issue. - False Federal law states that residential____must be equipped with photo electric eye's or some other source of safety. - Garage doors What type of door has a hollow core that is used primarily as an interior door. - Bedroom
The ____ supports the live and dead loads placed on the floor assembly - Joists T/F: A ridge beam is installed at the intersection of roof rafters at their upper most point
- True The first course of horizontal lumber placed on top of and attached to the foundation wall - Sill Plate What hold the rafters against the ridge board and may help prevent rafter spread - collar ties What is the greats destroyer of houses - water Image pointing to a roman looking ceiling - Brackets What is sometimes refereed to as the skin of the houses exterior - Siding Impermeable siding materials permit the intrusion of water only at the - joints Masonry veneer walls use____ to hold the brick wall in place secured to the houses exterior wall framing - Brick metal Ties What is light weight and can be attached to the houses frame by nails or hung with fastners - Vynil siding T/F: Wood shingles and shakes add strength to the houses structure - False Wood shingles and shakes are usually made of ----- because they are resistant to - Wood rot Particle board absorbs paint and stain well and can be used as exterior siding - false the railing of a deck occurs more or less frequently than deck collapse - more frequently T/F: Florida licensed home inspectors are required to light flames and perform smoke draft test on flues to determine proper draft. - False T/F: Asphalt shingles may be used on slopes from 2:12 to 3.9:12 if special low slope application procedures are followed. - True T/F: The inspector is required to test the strength of tempered glass in doors as a part of a typical home inspection - False Any room containing a solid fuel wood burning stove should also have a ____ detector - Smoke
An underground conductor is also known as a - Live wire A service drop near a swimming pool should be at least ___ vertically away from it - 22 1/ An underground service entrance is called a service_____ - Lateral What is a direct connection to the earth to aid in removing damaging transient over voltage due to lightning. - Grounding T/F: Grounded and grounding conductors can share a common buss only in the main service panel. - True T/F: The typical residence is required to have two separate grounding means. - True T/F: GFCI breakers have 3 hot conductors - False T/F: all 240 volt circuits are required to be 4 conductor assemblies with two 120 volts underground or hot conductors 1 grounded neutral conductor and one equipment grounding conductor - True The typical home inspection report will describe the homes____ for the heating system - Energy source The_____is located inside of the outdoor condenser unit - compressor Gas compression cooling involves the_____of refrigerant gas and the transfer of heat. - Compression and expansion The____ absorbs the heat energy from the interior warm air passing through the component of the air conditioning system inside the home - evaporator The electrical disconnect for air conditioning condensing units and heat pump units should be located within how many feet of the unit. - Within sight Electrical and heating systems transfer heat via_____. - radiation, convection and forced air ____ base board heating is a common type of electric heating - Electric The most common type of heat pump system in home is the - Air to air system Generally speaking comfortable indoor humidity level is between _____. - 40%-60% The first thing an inspector should do when inspecting the exterior is to... - Step back to view the house in its entirety
A fire place clean out door and frame must be made of - non combustible material A clothes dryer must be vented to____ - The exterior Masonry trim should extend at least how many feet higher than any portion of the building within _____ horizontal feet - 2 feet higher than any portion of the building within in 10 horizontal feet The first thing a home inspector should do is - Incorporate his or her business and get legal counsel Carpet and wood based floor finishes should not be applied to slab on grade unless the slab or finished surface temperature is_____. - Raised near room temperature
