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ICA School Test questions revised version /newest, Exams of Advanced Education

Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaAdvanced Education

ICA School Test questions revised version /newest

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ICA School Test questions revised
version /newest
1. CCST is:
Continuous Structural Steel
Tubing
Copper Shielded Steel
Tubing Corrugated Stainless
Steel Tubing
Corrugated
Shielded
Structural
Tubing:
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
2. The Standards of Practice for home inspections:
Defines optional services that home inspectors may
provide.
Provides a business model for starting a home
inspection company.
Defines the curriculum for a home
inspection training program.
Defines what is and what is not included in a standard home
inspection.: Defines
what is and what is not included in a standard home inspection
3. The inspector is NOT required to:
Operate all plumbing fixtures.
Observe functional flow.
Describe water heating equipment.
Operate main shut-off valves.: Operate main shut-ott valves
4.
What is flashing?
Material that covers exposed edges of roofing where it meets chimneys
or
sidewalls to prevent water intrusion.
Flames jumping back and forth from the burners into the combustion
area of
a furnace.
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  1. CCST is: Continuous Structural Steel Tubing Copper Shielded Steel Tubing Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Corrugated Shielded Structural Tubing: Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
  2. The Standards of Practice for home inspections: Defines optional services that home inspectors may provide. Provides a business model for starting a home inspection company. Defines the curriculum for a home inspection training program. Defines what is and what is not included in a standard home inspection.: Defines what is and what is not included in a standard home inspection
  3. The inspector is NOT required to: Operate all plumbing fixtures. Observe functional flow. Describe water heating equipment. Operate main shut-off valves.: Operate main shut-ott valves
  4. What is flashing? Material that covers exposed edges of roofing where it meets chimneys or sidewalls to prevent water intrusion. Flames jumping back and forth from the burners into the combustion area of a furnace.

2 / 30 The material used to hold bricks together. Wiring that has been subject to excessive heat.: Material that covers exposed edges of roofing where it meets chimneys or sidewalls to prevent water intrusion

  1. What deficiency would cause the replacement of a forced-air gas furnace? Leak in the flue pipe. Crack in the heat exchange.r Failure to the blower motor. Banging noise in the duct work.: Crack in the heat exchanger
  2. Blisters and bubbles on a built-up roof usually indicate: That there is moisture trapped between the felt-plies. That the gravel needs to be replaced. Lack of proper ventilation in the attic. Chimney flashing problems.: That there is moisture trapped between the felt-piles
  3. The standards of practice: Help to limit the liability of a home inspector. Should always be followed to the letter. Refer to all properties and property types. Are revised according to the needs of the client.: Help to limit the liability of a home inspector
  4. What is the minimum clearance from combustibles for a single wall furnace vent? 18" 9" 6" 8": 6"
  5. A gas dryer can:

4 / 30 Operating the furnace and the water heater simultaneously. Running multiple plumbing fixtures in the house simultaneously. Operating the sump pump and the ejector pump simultaneously. Running plumbing fixtures in the same bathroom simultaneously.: Running plumb- ing fixtures in the same bathroom simultaneously

  1. Differential cracking in a residential foundation is usually: Typical. Caused by improper gutters. An indication of a structural problem. Just a condition that should be monitored.: An indication of a structural problem
  2. When inspecting private sidewalks, whashould an inspector be alert for? Eroding expansion joints. Settlement causing a trip hazard. Proper grass edging along the sides. Fiber or wire mesh construction.: Settlement causing a trip hazard
  3. The age of a water heater can usually be determined by examining the: Model number. Serial number. ANSI code. Dip tube.: Serial number
  4. The home inspector is not required to report: The type of roofing material. the number of layers of roof covering. cost of replacing the roof covering.

5 / 30 the condition of the roofing material.: Cost of replacing the roof covering

  1. If something is not readily accessible, it is what? Reported as requiring further evaluation by a qualified contractor. Beyond the scope of the inspection. An item that requires the current owner to remove the obstruction. Usually in the crawl space.: Beyond the scope of the inspection
  2. Which of the following is the worst case situation? The top of the foundation wall is 16 inches above grade. The top of the foundation is at grade. The top of the foundation wall is three inches below grade. The top of the foundation is eight inches wide.: The top of the foundation wall is three inches below grade
  3. Gas piping running in a concrete slab: Must be protected. Must be sleeved and vented. Can never be buried in a concrete floor. Usually corrodes.: Must be sleeved and vented.
  4. What is not a common insulation material? Rayon fibers. Fiberglass. Cellulose. Polystyrene.: Rayon fibers
  5. What is the term for the object designed to shed water around a chimney? Muffet cap.

7 / 30 Clothes dryer. Attic fan. Medium or high efficiency furnace. Bathroom exhaust fan.: Medium or high eflciency furnace

  1. One indication of a possible crack or hole in the heat exchanger is: An irregular flame pattern when the blower starts. Short cycling. A clogged filter. Staining in the combustion area.: An irregular flame pattern when the blower starts
  2. How should a water heater burner be checked for operation? Run hot water out of a tap. Use the temperature dial. drain some water out of a pressure relief valve. Open the tank drain valve.: Run hot water out of a tap
  3. When testing a GFCI outlet that is not grounded, how will the outlet re- spond? Will trip with tester. Will trip with test button on the outlet, but not by the tester. Will trip, but not shut off the power.: Will trip with test button on the outlet, but not by the tester
  4. Which of the following is NOT an approved water supply material? Coppe r. Lead. Galvanize

8 / 30 d. PEX.: Lead

  1. Your client is: Always the home buyer. The person or company paying for the inspection and signing the inspection agreement. The real estate agent representing the buyer. The institution which is approving the mortgage.: The person or company paying for the inspection and signing the inspection agreement
  2. A steam radiator system usually operates at what temperature? 215 degrees F 140 degrees F 300 degrees F 190 degrees F: 215 degrees F
  3. Which of the following roofing materials should last the longest? Wood shakes. Slate. Asphalt three tab shingles. Rolled roofing.: Slate
  4. Tempered glass is safer than ordinary glass because: It doesn't break. It has wire meshing to prevent it from shattering. It is fireproof. It breaks into small rectangular particles.: It breaks into small rectangular particles
  5. A home inspection conducted in accordance with the standards of practice will uncover every defect in the house. True. False.:

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  1. Which is NOT a common material for a foundation wall? concrete . stone. steel. brick.: Steel
  2. All new water heaters are of which type? Fireproof copper lined. Rust resistant stainless steel. Cadmium lined tank. Flammable vapor ignition resistant.: Flammable vapor ignition resistant
  3. Standards of practice define "installed" as meaning: Requiring the use of tools to remove. Provided by the current owner. Any item which was present when the house was built. Any device requiring electricity, gas, or water.: Requiring the use of tools to remove
  4. What type of gusset plates are used on wood or floor trusses? Plywood or metal Acrylic Laminated Polymer Organic adhesion board: Plywood or metal
  5. Inspectors are required to offer warranties limited to items inspected. True False: False
  6. Inspectors are required to move personal items that obstruct

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  1. The bottom of an I-Joist is the: Flange Chord Gusset Web: Flange
  2. "Checking" in a structural wood framing member such as a wooden beam: Usually requires immediate repair. Should be sealed with caulking and painted. Is caused by drying and shrinking of the wood and is usually not a cause for concern. Is a sign of wood destroying organisms.: Is caused by drying and shrinking of the wood and is usually not a cause for concern
  3. The normal path for electricity is to enter the house on the hot wire and return on the neutral wire. True False: True
  4. What is a plumbing cross-connection? Mix of hot and cold water at the faucet or tap. Mix of the water supply at the laundry sink. Mix of water supply piping and drain piping. Any properly plumbed situation.: Mix of water supply piping and drain piping
  5. A brass flexible gas connection is hazardous and should be replaced imme- diately. True False:

16 / 30 Glass will be foggy. Wire mesh. Has a rippled look.: Marked in lower corner

  1. The complete combustion by-products of natural gas are: Toxic Non-toxic: Non-toxic
  2. In balloon framing, the studs are: Oversized. Continuous from foundation to the roof line. 2X6 24" on center. Seated on top of joist and deck sheathing.: Continuous from foundation to the roof line
  3. The water in a trap: Can be used in an emergency. Keeps insects and rodents from entering the house. Should be drained periodically. Forms a seal to block sewer gases.: Forms a seal to block sewer gases
  4. Romex is another name for what type of cable: AC BX EM T NM: NM
  5. Where is safety glass required: In all windows. At glazing near doors, tubs, or showers. In kitchen windows. In bedroom windows.: At glazing near doors, tubs, or showers
  6. The material at the top of a parapet wall is known as:

17 / 30 Coping. Upper membrane. Cap and finish. Casting.: Coping

  1. Given that you have a #3 copper wire, 100 amp breaker, panel rated for 125 amps, what is the service amperage that you should report? 100 60 150 200: 100
  2. The minimum amount of venting for a crawl space should be one square foot of net free venting for each: 300 Square Feet of floor area. 500 Square Feet of floor area. 1000 Square Feet of floor area. 1500 Square Feet of floor area.: 300 Square Feet of floor area
  3. Improper attic ventilation can cause: Insulation failure. Moisture problems. Reduced energy consumption. Animal habitation.: Moisture problems
  4. In most cases, chimney deterioration is caused from: Wind. Structural failure.

19 / 30 Water line Drain line Electric conduit Unsleeved Gas pipe: Unsleeved Gas pipe

  1. A water heater that is 27 years old: Is extremely well built and should be kept as long as possible. Should be immediately replaced. Should be reported as being beyong its expected lifespan. Should be drained and flushed every three months.: Should be reported as being beyond its expected lifespan
  2. Basement seepage most often occurs because of: Missing gutter downspout extensions. Poorly trimmed vegetation. Aged roofing material. Improperly sealed foundation walls.: Missing gutter downspout extensions
  3. Which siding tends to deteriorate from moisture damage? Steel. Stucco . Hardboard (fiberboard). Aluminum.: Hardboard (fiberboard)
  4. In an electrical sub panel, the grounds and neutrals should be: Combined on the same bus bar. Properly sized to the amperage of the system. Floating (separate from each other). Run in conduit.: Floating (separate from each other)
  5. The inspector shall:

20 / 30 Inspect soil conditions. State the effectiveness of plumbing anti-siphon devices.