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Prac exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A sidewall extends past a roof. Hardboard siding is water damaged a few tiles beyond where the roof and sidewall meet. The roof covering is asphalt strip shingles. What is the most likely cause of this condition? | Kick out flashing was not installed. |
| A 1/2 inch wide gap exists between the drywall wall and ceiling. The seller reports that this gap opens in the winter and closes in the summer. What is the most likely cause of this condition? | truss uplift |
| A color tie would most likely be found in | the upper part of the attic. |
| A concrete basement wall has a crack that varies in width between 3/8 inch at the floor to 1/8 inch 2 feet down from the wall top. What is the most likely cause of this condition? | The soil is unstable under the footing. |
| A notch in a 12 foot long 2×10 floor joist is located 5 feet from the joist end. What is the MAXIMUM allowed notch depth? | 0 inches |
| Racking is most likely to occur from failure to install | wall bracing. |
| You see a ceramic tile floor with numerous cracks running through the grout and the tiles. The floor system is constructed using 2×10 floor joists. Which is the most likely cause of this condition? | The floor joist span is too long. |
| You see uniform width cracks at both upper corners of all windows along one top story wall. Which is the most likely cause of this condition? | The wall is improperly braced. |
| The grounding electrode system of a house | provides an alternate return path for electricity. |
| How many energized conductors supply 240 volt, 200 amp, single phase electric service? | 2 |
| A circuit breaker protects against too much | current |
| Which event is most likely to cause arc flash? | metal touching an energized conductor |
| A subpanel in a detached building has melted insulation on a neutral conductor. What is most likely cause of this condition? | The neutral conductor is loose at the terminal bar. |
| In which location may NM cable be installed? | on top of ceiling joists located 6 feet from an attic access opening |
| A 2-slot receptacle has been replaced with a 3-slot receptacle in a branch circuit that does contain an equipment grounding conductor? Which method is permitted? | Replace the receptacle with a GFCI receptacle. |
| Where would an evaporative cooler be most effective? | Phoenix, AZ |
| When a heat pump is operating in cooling mode the temperature of the liquid line should be a few degrees | warmer than the outside air temperature. |
| The effect of high humidity on an air conditioning system will be | a decrease in the sensible load. |
| What is most likely to cause the greatest reduction of air flow in a flexible air duct? | a 90° bend in the duct |
| What is the most likely result of insufficient air flow across the evaporator coil? | Ice forms on the evaporator coil. |
| Which is the best example of heat flow by conduction? | heat flowing from the inside to the outside of a radiator |
| When should combustion air NOT be drawn from inside a building? | the building is built using tight construction methods |
| The flame from a properly adjusted oil burner should be what color? | white |
| What component is involved in controlling when a hot water boiler activates? | an aquastat |
| Where would an equalizer pipe be found? | near a steam boiler |
| Brown-colored particles under the flue collar of an induced draft gas furnace are most likely an indication of which defect? | an excessively long vent connector |
| Permeability is the property of a material that allows the passage of | water vapor. |
| In a cold climate, a vapor retarder should be installed on which sides of a wall? | the side facing conditioned space |
| Fiberglass batt insulation slows heat movement by | slowing air movement within the insulation. |
| What action would most likely reduce fiberglass batt insulation R-value by the largest amount? | not placing the insulation in contact with an air barrier |
| Where would a radiant barrier be MOST effective? | on the unconditioned side of a wall in Chicago, IL |
| Why should 50% – 60% of the attic ventilation opening be at the eaves? | Pressure in the attic will be neutral or positive. |
| Which may be used as water distribution pipe in a house? | PEX |
| What is the best definition of a cross-connection? | A plumbing water distribution pipe is connected to a contaminant source. |
| What is the MOST likely result of thermal expansion? | A clothes washing machine hose bursts. |
| Where is an S-trap most likely to be located? | under a kitchen sink |
| The label on a 240 volt electric water heater indicates that the element wattage should be 4,500.The measured current is 14.6 amps. The MOST likely explanation is that | the wrong size has been installed. |
| The client complains of an occasional foul odor in a seldom used bathroom. Which is the most likely cause of this issue? | The bathtub trap water seal has evaporated. |
| What is the MOST likely explanation for a drywall crack that extends up from one window corner? | wall lateral movement |
| An interior door rubs the header on the latch side. There are no cracks in the drywall around the door. What is the MOST likely reason for this to occur? | The door is unpainted on top. |
| Which component supports a stairway? | stringer |
| Where is stairway width measured? | above the handrail |
| On a vehicle door, a containment cable should be installed on the | extension springs. |
| What is the best material for a masonry chimney crown? | concrete |
| The process by which heat changes wood chemistry making it more likely to burn is called | pyrolysis. |
| Creosote is most likely to be created in a chimney when burning | unseasoned oak. |
| What is the BEST reason for a chimney to terminate above nearby obstructions? | Wind may force combustion products down the flue. |
| A chimney should NOT be located on an exterior wall because | flue temperature may be too cold. |
| A wood-burning stove is listed for 12 inches clearance to combustibles. What is the minimum clearance to combustibles for the stove when using a sheet metal and air space clearance reduction device? | 12 inches |
| Inspection of which appliance is NOT within the scope of a home inspection? | refrigerator |
| A properly installed food waste disposer that makers no sound when activated can sometimes be activated by | pressing the thermal cutoff button. |
| What is the prescriptive MINIMUM distance between the bottom of a microwave oven and a range cooking surface? | There is no prescriptive minimum distance |
| What is LEAST likely to be an approved pool access barrier? | a self-latching pedestrian gate |
| Which is NOT a type of pool filter? | pea gravel |
| A double gate that allows access to the pool should be | self-latching. |
| The primary function of a skimmer is to provide | a means to remove debris from the surface of the water. |
| Which of these irrigation components is MOST often required in areas where water is scarce? | rain sensor |
| Which is MOST likely to be a problem when an emitter is located near the house? | water will enter the crawl space or basement |
| Which would NOT be an approved irrigation system pipe? | Schedule 20 PVC |
| The home inspector is NOT required to report the location of the | water meter. |
| The home inspector is required to report the location of the | electric service equipment. |
| What information is NOT required in an inspection report? | the property's legal description |
| The closet where the water heater is located was locked. Hot water was available where required. The best way to report this situation is the water heater | was not inspected because the door was locked. |
| The MINIMUM inspection of an accessible attic involves viewing the attic | from the access opening. |
| A toilet water supply valve is shut off. The best way to deal with this situation is to | report that the toilet was not tested because the valve was off. |
| A roof is accessible by ladder and the home inspector believes the roof is safe to walk on. The MINIMUM method of inspecting this roof involves | viewing the roof from the ground. |
| A roof covering is concealed by snow. The attic inspection reveals no evidence of water leaks. The best method of reporting this situation is to state the roof covering was | concealed by snow and not inspected. |
| What is the most accurate deficiency description for a dimension lumber floor joist that is not deformed but has a clear span longer than allowed by current standards? | significantly deficient |
| What information is usually required when reporting a deficient component? | the implication of the deficiency |
| Which of the following is the BEST example of an unsafe condition? | a stairway with uneven height risers |
| A 3-light receptacle tester will NOT display | a bootleg ground. |
| A fiberglass shingle roof covering is inspected during the summer. What is the LEAST likely indication that the shingles are near the end of their service life? | a roof leak |
| What is the MOST likely indication that an air-source air conditioning system is near the end of its service life? | rust on the condenser components |
| What is the MOST likely indication that an electric water heater lower element has failed? | some hot water, then warm water at all faucets |
| An eight foot tall concrete block wall leans in 1/2 inch and is not cracked. The wall is damp with moderate efflorescence. Who is the best specialist to recommend? | a landscape contractor |
| Nails that penetrate the roof sheathing are rusted. Some areas of roof sheathing present moisture stains and fungal growth. What is the MOST likely cause of these conditions? | air leaking from the house into the attic |
| There is a crack at the upper corner on the lock side of an interior door. The crack gets wider as it runs toward the ceiling. The door scrapes against the lock-side jamb. What is the BEST recommendation in this situation? | evaluation by a contractor |
| While performing a buyer’s inspection at an occupied house, the home inspector detects a minor gas leak at the exterior gas meter. What is the home inspector’s MOST appropriate action? | notify the seller's real estate agent |
| What is NOT required to establish an agreement between a home inspector and a client? | negotiation |
| An inspection agreement presented to the client after the inspection may be declared invalid. What is the MOST likely reason for declaring such agreements invalid? | There was no opportunity to negotiate the agreement. |
| A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law? | state |
| A real estate agent’s signature on an inspection agreement is most likely to be valid if | the agent is acting within the scope of the agent's authority. |
| A limitation of remedies clause is most likely to have which effect? | reduce the client's recovery of damages from the home inspector |
| Mediation can best be described as a | facilitated negotiation. |
| What situation would general liability insurance be likely to cover? | Home inspector makes a hole in the ceiling. |
| A home inspector surety bond may best be described as a promise to pay if | the home inspector does not pay a court judgement. |
| Ordinary negligence can best be described as a failure to | perform as a reasonable person would have under similar conditions. |
| A home inspector failed to report a significant defect. Recovery of monetary damages is most likely as an act of | negligent misrepresentation. |
| Which is most likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? | paying to be a real estate brokerage's preferred home inspector |
| The home inspector encounters a steam boiler that is shut down for the season. The home inspector has been trained to inspect steam boilers but rarely sees them. What is the best method for dealing with this situation? | Report that the boiler was shut down. |
| Sending the inspection report to which party is LEAST likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? Assume all parties attended the inspection. | the client's parents |
| There are four soil classifications. | True |
| Clay and sand are considered fine-grain soils. | False |
| Clay receives its bearing strength by cohesion. | true |
| Differential settlement may cause | cracks in the foundation and/or walls. roof leaks. plumbing leaks. (all of the above) |
| The real estate inspector must recognize and report possible foundation problems. | True |
| Four basic footing types are commonly used in residential construction. | true |
| The footing used is determined by | all of the above |
| The sill plate secures to the top of the foundation wall. | True |
| Foundations with a crawlspace do not require venting. | True |
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