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Prac exam 3
C Exam Prep M.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When the footing and floor are poured simultaneously, this is called a | monolithic slab. |
| Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems? | 0.8 |
| Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil. | True |
| It is the responsibility of the inspector to detect visible evidence of wood damage. | It is the responsibility of the inspector to detect visible evidence of wood damage. |
| That portion of the foundation that transfers the structural load to the ground is the | footing. |
| Drain tile at the base of a foundation should be covered with | gravel. |
| To prevent settlement of expansive clay soil, a requirement is | water. |
| When moisture in soil freezes, the soil | expands. |
| Movement of a foundation in an expansive soil may be caused by | poor drainage. a plumbing leak. nonuniform watering. all of the above |
| A tree growing too close to a house is a clue to check the foundation closely in that area. | True |
| A moisture maintenance program for silty soil may cause foundation failure. | True |
| Softwood trees include | pine. fir. cedar. all of the above |
| Decay and dry rot develop when moisture conditions exist. | True |
| Musty smells are associated with high humidity and decay. | True |
| A 2″ x 4″ board used as a stud would be 5/8″ X 3 1/2″ because of surfacing operations. | True |
| Which of the following items should an inspector write on the inspection report? | Beam that does not rest on a pier Twisted floor joist Signs of wood rot All of the above |
| The truss roof system has four parts. | True |
| In building a frame or wooden skeleton, studs rest on the sills, which are secured to the foundation wall. | True |
| Plugging vents in a pier-and-beam house | may cause moisture and mildew problems in the crawlspace. |
| Exterior walls of a frame residence include wooden members called | studs. |
| Windows and doors do not require flashing on homes with contemporary wood siding. | False |
| Minimum chimney height above the roof line is three feet. | True |
| Water penetration into a home may be caused by | a leaking roof. improper drainage. windows and doors not properly flashed. all of the above |
| All wood contains water. | True |
| Fungi and termites are often found together because they require similar environmental conditions. | True |
| A real estate inspector must be familiar with registered grade trademarks. | True |
| A non-pressure wood preservative process is acceptable for lumber used in contact with the ground. | False |
| Decay fungi cannot seriously damage wood that has a moisture content below what percentage? | 0.2 |
| The system of construction in which studs are continuous from foundation to roof is generally termed | balloon framing. |
| The board that rests on the perimeter of a concrete slab floor would be the | sill plate. |
| The maximum allowable moisture content of seasoned lumber is | 0.19 |
| Rafter boards pulling away from the ridge board may indicate foundation movement. | True |
| Some woods demonstrate a natural resistance to fungus attacks. | True |
| Floor systems using steel channels require bridging to prevent racking. | True |
| The metal channel that supports the metal studs is called | track. |
| Where would you find the heel-joint connections? | Ceiling joist connection to rafter |
| Cold form steel has a galvanized coating to protect it from corrosion. | True |
| The most common areas where failures develop in EIFS are | chimneys. roof rakes. around windows and doors. all of the above |
| EIFS should be a minimum of ________ above finish grade. | 8 inches |
| Sealants used to repair EIFS walls should be approved by the manufacturer. | True |
| Ladders can dent, puncture, or scar EIFS. | True |
| Backwrapping onto the back side of the insulation board should be a minimum of 2 1/2″. | True |
| Which roof has four sloping surfaces to the eaves? | Hip |
| How many square feet in a square of roofing? | 100 |
| Older untreated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating? | No fire rating |
| An individual should observe sunlight through a wood shingle roof. | True |
| A wood shingle roof must be at least three layers thick. | True |
| A cedar shake roof requires no underlayment. | False |
| Granules in asphalt shingles protect the shingles from the sun’s rays. | True |
| What type of decking may sustain asphalt composition shingles? | Old wood shingles Old composition shingles Solid plywood decking All of the above |
| Built-up roofing should not be used on roof slopes of 4/12 or steeper. | True |
| Slate and tile roofs require underlayment. | True |
| What is the UL classification of slate and tile roofs? | A |
| A galvanized steel roofing panel does not require painting. | False |
| A stainless steel roof is all but maintenance free. | True |
| The metal roof panels can be furnished in various lengths up to | 24' |
| When a metal roof is installed over a composition shingle roof, the old roof serves as | natural ventilation. |
| When inspecting a metal roof, the inspector should report all | improper nailing. |
| Real estate inspectors may open any seals or locks on city water meters. | False |
| All water heaters must have a temperature-pressure relief valve installed. | True |
| What material cannot be used for the temperature-pressure relief valve line? | PVC plastic |
| A plumbing trap prevents which of the following from entering the house? | Sewer gas |
| What type of plumbing trap would you expect to find under a sink? | P-trap |
| A trap may lose its water seal by | siphonage. back pressure. evaporation. all of the above |
| A commode has a built-in trap. | True |
| A commode that is loose on the floor should be reset with a new wax seal. | True |
| An inspector should test the tile around the shower for loose spots or leaks. | True |
| In which of the following may a cross connection occur? | Outside faucets |
| Fiberglass and steel showers require shower pans. | False |
| Minimum size of a grease trap interceptor is | 100 gallons. |
| The difference between a Class I and Class II aerobic treatment plant is | that Class II cannot be used for surface application. |
| Site service visits for aerobic plants should include | an evaluation of the process operation. |
| In an electrical circuit, voltage forces electricity to flow to all appliances. | True |
| Amperage is a flow of electrons required to produce operation of an electrical appliance. | True |
| A complete electrical circuit must have | oltage. load. path. all of the above |
| The service entrance is where electric power lines enter the house. | True |
| Electrical wires must clear all flat roofs by how many feet and driveways by how many feet? | 8; 12 |
| Two-wire service will be only _______ service. | 115V |
| The electric service panel delivers power only to 240V appliances. | False |
| Copper is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum. | True |
| What is the amperage of 14-ga copper wire? | 15 |
| What is the amperage of 12-ga aluminum wire? | 15 |
| GFCI-protected receptacles are found in | bathrooms. swimming pool areas. outside receptacles. all of the above |
| Voltage is the measure of force at which electricity is delivered. | True |
| Electricity is sold in quantities of | kilowatt hours. |
| Three-prong outlets do not require grounding. | False |
| The inspector should remove the electrical panel cover to observe | proper wire size per circuit breaker. condition of insulation on the conductor. type of wire. all of the above |
| If the house has only two wires that run from the power pole, the service is limited to | 115 volts. |
| The EER designation as applied to an air-conditioner refers to | energy efficiency ratio. |
| To operate properly, evaporative coolers require a low relative humidity. | True |
| A conventional heating/cooling thermostat is acceptable for heat pumps. | False |
| When inspecting a high efficiency heat pump with an electronic control panel and thermostat, the thermostat temperature setting should never be moved more than 4°F in either direction. | True |
| A geothermal system is more efficient year-round than a standard heat pump. | True |
| In a geothermal system, the evaporator section absorbs energy and the condenser section releases energy. | True |
| The length of the ground loop is determined by the type of soil and the building’s heating and cooling loads which are based on | size. design. construction. all of the above |
| Whether the ground loop is most efficiently installed depends on the type of soil. | True |
| The ground loop consists of several lengths of _____________ pipe. | polyethylene |
| The cost of installing the ground loop is the same for horizontal trenches, vertical boreholes, or submerger in a pond. | False |
| A geothermal system in heat mode can produce heated air in excess of 100°F. | True |
| A kitchen exhaust using a blower is more efficient than one using a fan. | True |
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