HOME INSPECTOR PRACTICE EXAM #1
Which of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a
typical home inspection report? - Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your clients safety? - A pin
hole in the heat exchanger
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least _____ inch
drop per foot for the first 6 feet. - 1
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is - 9 in
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because - Three- light
testers will not detect multiple wiring problems.
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is
that the bulging plaster is a __________ - Potential safety issue
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat
transfer that must be taken into account? - Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value? - 6"
fiberglass batt insulation
As a home inspector, you can often determine the approximate age of a home by
observing how it was constructed. Which of the following choices represents the method
of construction that is the oldest? - Post and beam construction
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting exterior
insulation and finishing (EIFS) walls system? - At the corners of the installation
During an inspection, you observe that a heat pump is not working and also that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. What probably happened? - Since
the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to ensure
the condensate did not spill.
(T/F) Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest
codes and jurisdiction. - FALSE
Fill in the blank. The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it
leans to such an extent that a plumbing line passing through its center of gravity does
not fall inside the middle _____________ of its bass. - One-third
