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Home inspection final exam review 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following items is considered a defect? | large unevenly cracked sidewalks |
| Do you have to inspect a driveway drain | only if it poses a visual safety hazard or defect |
| At what height above grade is a deck required to have perimeter railings? | 30 inches |
| What is the minimum opening through any part of a perimeter railing? | There is no minimum |
| Does masonry wick moisture? | Masonry does not wick moisture. |
| Is stucco considered masonry? | yes |
| In a pre-1950s brick house, where are weep holes required? | They are not required. |
| Anchored brick veneer construction means _____. | full brick attached to wood framing |
| What product is typically between brick and framing if it is called anchored veneer? | sheathing |
| How many inches of bearing on either side should you see when inspecting lintels? | 6 inches |
| What defect is common with both concrete block and brick siding? | Crumbling mortar, efflorescence, rusting lintels (All of the Above) |
| Flashing defects that occur along the siding should be referred to _____. | a qualified carpenter |
| What is the best course of action if you observe rippled aluminum trim? | discuss with the client and notate if requested on the report |
| Failing paint on siding is considered _____. | defective |
| What two areas of the US will you see vinyl being the dominant siding material used? | Northeast and Midwest |
| Older fiber cement siding before 1970 commonly contains _____. | asbestos |
| Fascia is the _____ portion of the overhang. | vertical |
| Which if the following does not affect roofing performance? | Texture |
| When inspecting cabinets and counter tops, you should inspect _____. | a representative sampling across the house a representative sampling in each room about 2-3 in each room (all of these) |
| Inspection of smart home devices is generally _____. | outside the scope of a home inspection |
| With a vapor barrier, there should be one square foot of ventilation for _____ square feet of attic floor. | 300 |
| Stained floor behind a toilet typically means the _____. | toilet wax ring has failed |
| A common problem caused by an interior door rubbing on the carpet is_____. | the veneer of the door starting to pull away |
| Report physical damage on an interior door _____. | always |
| Which of the following is NOT a common issue for windows? | a fixed sash |
| What is the soffit? | the underside of the eave |
| Spalling refers to _____. | all or part of the brick face pops off |
| Which of the following materials are commonly used for soffits and fascia? | all of the above |
| Which of the following is an example of engineered wood? | hardboard |
| All of the following are common issues with metal siding, EXCEPT for which? | nails not driven tight |
| Roll roofing is made from the same materials as _____. | asphalt shingles |
| What type of roof goes up from the corners of the house to a center ridge? | hip roof |
| The _____ is the horizontal portion underneath the overhang. | soffit |
| There must always be at least one square foot of ventilation per _____ square feet of attic floor, balanced 50/50 at the soffit and the ridge. | 300 |
| The four common types of vents for roof spaces are _____. | soffit, ridge, dormer, and gable |
| _____ percent of all residential roofing in North America is asphalt. | 80 |
| A homeowner has two layers of 20-year shingles on their roof. How long would you expect the top layer to last? | 15 years |
| What type of roofing material may be used on a flat roof? | modified bitumen |
| What is the approximate typical cabinet opening width for a dishwasher? | 24 inches |
| What type of installation allows a microwave oven to also function as a vent? | above range microwave |
| The typical depth of a range oven is _____. | 27 inches |
| Monolithic is one example of a _____ foundation type. | slab-on-grade |
| A level II chimney inspection _____. | should always be recommended |
| _____ fireplaces are generally the least efficient. | wood burning with no glass |
| If a local code requirement differs from a manufacturer's clearance listing for a stove or fireplace, which one takes precedence? | local codes |
| Hearth extensions must be at least _____ in depth from the front of a fireplace with an opening of less than 6 square feet. | 16 inches |
| The purpose of a _____ is to catch any sparks or embers that come out of a fireplace. | hearth |
| If a stove is not listed (or listing cannot be determined) then clearances comply with _____. | NFPA 211 |
| What type of vent must be used for all pellet stoves? | class PL vent |
| Which of the following is NOT a commonly found type of wood stove? | Pellet stove |
| What type of furnace unit hangs from a basement or crawl space ceiling? | horizontal-flow furnace |
| What is the key differentiator between direct vent and ventless gas fireplaces? | Direct vent fireplaces have an exterior concentric vent. |
| What component of a microwave is responsible for actually creating the microwaves? | a magnetron |
| Modern day subflooring is typically made out of _____. | oriented strand board (OSB) |
| Notches made in the top or bottom of a joist may be no more than _____ of the depth of the joist. | 1/6 |
| A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than _____. | 30 inches |
| Skylights rely on all of the following types of flashing, EXCEPT for _____. | edge flashing |
| what is a window sash? | the window frame and glass together |
| Failed or lost seals on windows are _____. | a function issues |
| How many inches should plants be trimmed away from walls? | 12 inches |
| What percent of your foundation issues with seepage come from surface water? | 90% |
| What percent of your foundation issues with seepage come from high water tables? | 10%-15% |
| What material that starts with the letter "a" can cause wood to rot if it's against it? | Asphalt |
| Any deck more than __ inches above grade should have perimeter railings. | 30 |
| How high should perimeter railings be? | 36 inches |
| Maximum opening through any part of a perimeter railing is ___ inches | 4 |
| Stair handrails are recommended any time there are more than _____ risers | three |
| What is the flat side of the stair called? | Tread |
| What is the vertical part of the stair called? | Riser |
| Stair handrails must be no more than __ inches in diameter or ______ inches cross-sectionally measured | 2 inches; 2 1/4 inches |
| Stair handrails must be ______ above tread | 34 to 38 inches |
| firewood should always be at least ____ feet away from the house. | five |
| _______ against wood will cause rotting | asphalt |
| this driveway is way beyond its useful life, so recommend further evaluation by a ______contractor. | paving |
| Whenever the door opens out over a stair, you need at least a __ inch wide landing so that there is no chance if someone goes up the stairs while someone opens the door and pushes you down the stairs | 30 |
| The _____board secures the deck or porch to the house | ledger |
| You should always recommend a qualified _______-for deck defects. | carpenter |
| deck fasteners should be 1/2 inch diameter _____ with washers or 1/2 inch diameter ________ with washers | lag screws; thru-bolts |
| thru-bolts require washers at both: | bolt head and nut |
| if _____ are used, the tip shall fully extend at least 1/2 inch beyond the inside face of the rim joist | lag screws |
| ________ is solid wood 2-by-4's 2-by-12's, and so forth. | dimensional lumber |
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