Home Inspection Test 2 Questions and Answers, Exams of Construction

Download Home Inspection Test 2 Questions and Answers and more Exams Construction in PDF only on Docsity!

Home Inspection Test 2 Questions and

Answers.

Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." Answer- Conclusion Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? Answer- A pin hole in the heat exchanger It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST inch drop per foot for six feet. Answer- 1 inch The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: Answer- 9 inch Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: Answer- Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): Answer- potential safety issue When do home inspector licenses expire? Answer- On November 30th of even numbered years How many hours of continued education is needed for a 2 year renewal? Answer- 12 hours The certificate includes what information? Answer- name, license number, address and date of expiration Illinois standards of practice are Answer- the same as ASHI standards of practice without any exclusions in any sections Illinois does not require probing of deteriorated areas. Answer- true Illinois requires reporting of visible signs of water and moisture penetration into building and signs of condensation on building components. Answer- true Illinois requires inspection of attached decks only not adjacent decks. Answer- true Illinois requires inspection only of walkways, patios and driveways that lead to dwelling entrances. Answer- true

for plumbing Illinois uses the word describe in detail instead of the word inspect. Answer- true Illinois requires reporting on the absence of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors Answer- true Illinois is more detailed on the heating inspection Answer- requires inspection of permanently installed heating equipment including fans, pumps, ducts, piping, supports, registers, radiators, convectors and visible venting systems, flues and chimney Illinois says to simply Answer- inspect installed cabinets, doors and windows. They omit the words not a representative number. Illinois s o p are the same for Answer- roofing, a/c, insulation and ventilation, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances The inspector must have a written agreement with the client that includes the following Answer- date, name, address of inspector, license number of inspector, the fee, list of components inspected, any exclusions or limitations, a statement of compliance with Illinois standards and both inspector and clients signature. if an inspector has a name change Answer- must notify idfpr in writing within 15 days of any change of name if an inspector is operating under an assumed name Answer- must submit certified copy of registration assumed business name within 30 days after the registration inspector address change Answer- must notify idfpr in writing within 15 days of any change of address inspector can use a po box as a mailing address Answer- however inspector must notify the idfpr of the actual street address an inspectors work log must be maintained for a period of Answer- 5 years inspector log must be in sequential order and include Answer- date, name of client and address of property only licensed inspectors can conduct inspections and sign reports Answer- true an inspector entity is responsible for all actions of its inspectores Answer- true inspector conflict of interest Answer- can provide services with written notice to client conflict of interest written notice must be Answer- a separate document felony convictions Answer- must notify idfpr in writing within 30 days

Illinois home inspection means Answer- the examination and evaluation of any 2 or more certain components The vertical face of a step that supports the tread on a stairway is the Answer- riser the home inspector discovers a gas leak that he believes to be an immediate safety hazard. he shoud Answer- vacate the house, notify appropriate parties and indicate the problem on the report when a gfci is installed on a 2 wire non grounded system it provides Answer- fault protection rather then grounding protection what flashing is acceptable when a roof plane meets the side of a masonry chimney? Answer- step and counter flashing which of the following soils can support the least load bearing pressure Answer- silt with high compressibility the grading around a building should be positively sloped for how many feet away from the building Answer- 10 feet flashing is not required at which of the following locations Answer- above projecting masonry a 2 coat stucco system is acceptable on a exterior building when Answer- the system is installed over masonry or concrete which is the worst place to cut a hole in a i joist Answer- in the flange why must building footings extend below the frost line Answer- so that the soil around the footing does not freeze, expand and cause the footing to shift which of the following locations does not require a gfci outlet Answer- receptacles that serve appliances which of the following is the way most homes electrical systems are grounded Answer- through a connection to the water piping what are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling loads for a hvac system Answer- sensible and latent heat how many b t u per hour is a ton of cooling capacity in hvac equipment equal to Answer- 12,000 b t u / hour a gas furnace is being installed in a brand new building. what is the most likely reason that an outdoor air source would be required? Answer- the building has unusually tight construction what is the purpose of an expansion tank in a hot water system? Answer- it allows the water to expand as it warms without increasing the pressure

in the system

which of the following is not a code requirement for electric cloths dryer exhaust ducts? Answer- the diameter of the duct must be per the manufacturers requirement but not less than 6" the utility bills for heating and cooling a home are much higher than expected. which of the following choices is probably not a reason for this increased cost. Answer- the fresh air intake for the hvac system is incorrectly sized which of the following would be most likely to have the highest r-value? Answer- 6" fiberglass batt insulation which of the following requires the most water supply fixture units WSFU when designing the water supply component of a plumbing system Answer- dishwasher what is a trap seal Answer- a waste pipe that is curved in such a way that water always remains in the pipe which of the following is not a required clearance around a toilet per the irc code Answer- 24" which of the following situation would probably not make a sump pump necessary Answer- if a house is constructed of a slab on grade and has no basement which of the following is not a requirement for guardrails. Answer- they must be used whenever an interior stair has an elevation change of 24" or more which of the following is not a requirement for typical stairs in a home? Answer- the tallest riser must be less than 5/8" taller than the shortest rise. which one of the following parameters of a window means that it does not have to be constructed of safety glass? Answer- the bottom edge of the window is 30" above the walking surface what are the minimum dimensions that a chimney must be away from the roof in order to minimize the chance of fire? Answer- it must be a minimum of 3' above a roof and 2' above any part of the roof within 10'. which of the following is not true of a spark arrester in a masonry chimney Answer- the spark arrester is not required when the roof is constructed of non-combustible materials if a dishwasher runs but will not fill with water, which of the following is not a potential reason why Answer- the breaker that the dishwasher runs on may have been tripped. if the burners on a gas range will not light, which is least likely to be the reason why Answer- there is a gas leak occurring

which of the following choices shows the correct typical voltage for a washing machine and electric dryer. Answer- washing machine is 120 volt and electric dryer is 240 volt a gate is installed in a fence around a pool. which of the following characteristics is the gate not required to have? Answer- the gate is not required to open towards the pool. the greatest advantage of wood stud construction over steel stud construction is Answer- wood stud construction generally has a higher R value than the equivalent steel stud construction wind load on a building is an example of what type of load Answer- lateral load what is the minimum R value of insulation allowed in an attic? Answer- R 30 which of the following is not a requirement for a smoke alarm location in a house Answer- smoke alarms are not required in the kitchen an inspector can determine the age of a home from its method of construction. Answer- first post and beam construction, second balloon framing, third platform framing, fourth icf contruction when inspecting eifs wall systems for defects look at Answer- corners of the installation such as around windows if gas fired equipment has incorrect venting or not enough combustion air Answer- carbon monoxide buildup can occur a blower door test is used to Answer- determine the amount of air infiltration in a house what is the minimum amperage that is generally considered fatal? Answer- 60 milliamps 2 metal water pipes are connected with a plastic fitting what is needed to ensure that the plumbing is grounded Answer- jumper wire which of the following radon detecting device is an active device Answer- continuous radon monitor when does asbestos pose a risk to the health of the home occupants Answer- when it is damaged which observation would not be a likely cause of failure of a septic field Answer- the septic field is installed in an area with low water table the heat pump is not functioning and the condensate pan is full of water, what are the reasons Answer- the full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. the unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.

a wood floor in a home is beginning to buckle. what is the likely reason Answer- there is a leak that is keeping the floor wet home inspectors typically do not include what in a home inspection report Answer- the estimated value of the house. the typical expected lifespan of asphalt shingle roof Answer- 20 years the component of a hvac system that would typically last the longest is Answer- a hot water boiler one most critical safety issue if it were discovered during an inspection Answer- water dripping out of the bottom of the circuit breaker box whose recommendation for a home inspector should prospective homeowners try to avoid Answer- the real estate agent home inspectors will most likely miss Answer- mold inside a wall cavity caused by a pipe with a pinhole leak the following is not a violation of ashi code of ethics Answer- advertising ones services in a trade magazine list the national home inspectors associations Answer- ashi american society of home inspectors, nachi international association of certified home inspectors, nahi national association of home inspectors crawlspaces with less then 24" of vertical clearance or an access opening smaller than 16" by 24" Answer- is not required to be inspected by the home inspector do not remove an electrical panel of it is manufactured by Answer- zinsco or fpe federal pacific electric stab lok