Question 1

Which one of the following statements about aluminum siding is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Aluminum siding only lasts for 10 years. 
B) Aluminum siding must be repainted every five years. 
C) Aluminum siding might need to be grounded. 
D) Aluminum siding typically looks cheap. 
A) Aluminum siding only lasts for 10 years. 
B) Aluminum siding must be repainted every five years. 
C) Aluminum siding might need to be grounded. 
D) Aluminum siding typically looks cheap.

Question 2

Where is the BEST location for a light fixture that illuminates a stairway?

Accepted Answer

A) At the top of the stairs 
B) At the bottom of the stairs 
C) Halfway down the stairs 
D) Depends on the stairway 
A) At the top of the stairs 
B) At the bottom of the stairs 
C) Halfway down the stairs 
D) Depends on the stairway

Question 3

What type of safety control is required on water heaters?

Accepted Answer

A) Temperature and pressure relief valve 
B) Cold water and temperature relief valve 
C) Hot water and temperature relief valve 
D) Water and temperature relief valve 
A) Temperature and pressure relief valve 
B) Cold water and temperature relief valve 
C) Hot water and temperature relief valve 
D) Water and temperature relief valve

Question 4

Home inspectors are required to inspect the plumbing system to identify deficiencies. Which of the following rooms have to be inspected?

Accepted Answer

A) Bathroom 
B) Kitchen 
C) Laundry room 
D) All of the above 
A) Bathroom 
B) Kitchen 
C) Laundry room 
D) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following fireplace components are NOT required to be inspected?

Accepted Answer

A) Fire screens 
B) Flue interior 
C) Mantles 
D) All of the above 
A) Fire screens 
B) Flue interior 
C) Mantles 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?

Accepted Answer

A) Along the baseboards 
B) In the floors 
C) Below windows 
D) Near doors 
A) Along the baseboards 
B) In the floors 
C) Below windows 
D) Near doors

Question 7

R-value is associated with which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A) Amperage 
B) Condensation 
C) Ventilation 
D) Insulation 
A) Amperage 
B) Condensation 
C) Ventilation 
D) Insulation

Question 8

What characteristics of mortar joints do you want to see when inspecting the exterior of a chimney?

Accepted Answer

A) Compressed 
B) Concave 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above 
A) Compressed 
B) Concave 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above

Question 9

If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?

Accepted Answer

A) Sliding door 
B) Solid wood door 
C) Screen door 
D) Self-closing door 
A) Sliding door 
B) Solid wood door 
C) Screen door 
D) Self-closing door

Question 10

Which of the following statements related to electrical systems that use aluminum wiring is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is easy to test the safety of aluminum wiring during a home inspection. 
B) It only takes a few minutes to test the safety of aluminum wiring during a home inspection. 
C) A certified electrician is the only one able to determine if the wiring is safe. 
D) Any home inspector can use an infrared device can determine if the wiring is safe. 
A) It is easy to test the safety of aluminum wiring during a home inspection. 
B) It only takes a few minutes to test the safety of aluminum wiring during a home inspection. 
C) A certified electrician is the only one able to determine if the wiring is safe. 
D) Any home inspector can use an infrared device can determine if the wiring is safe.

Question 11

In addition to checking for safe handrails, home inspectors need to consider the width and depth of stairs. If stairs have railings on both sides, what is the recommended minimum width for stairways?

Accepted Answer

A) 24 inches 
B) 27 inches 
C) 33 inches 
D) 36 inches 
A) 24 inches 
B) 27 inches 
C) 33 inches 
D) 36 inches

Question 12

What is the most common type of defect associated with roof vents?

Accepted Answer

A) Water leakage 
B) Poor ventilation 
C) General deterioration 
D) Weather damage 
A) Water leakage 
B) Poor ventilation 
C) General deterioration 
D) Weather damage

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of window?

Accepted Answer

A) Jalousie 
B) Jalopy 
C) Jaunty 
D) Jostling 
A) Jalousie 
B) Jalopy 
C) Jaunty 
D) Jostling

Question 14

What is a fascia?

Accepted Answer

A) A coolant used in air conditioning units 
B) A type of window treatment 
C) A board situated under the edge of a roof 
D) A tropical flower 
A) A coolant used in air conditioning units 
B) A type of window treatment 
C) A board situated under the edge of a roof 
D) A tropical flower

Question 15

Which of the following insects may damage wood in homes?

Accepted Answer

A) Powderpost beetles 
B) Subterranean termites 
C) Drywood termites 
D) Carpenter ants 
E) All of the above 
A) Powderpost beetles 
B) Subterranean termites 
C) Drywood termites 
D) Carpenter ants 
E) All of the above

Question 16

Which type of installed heating equipment must be included in your inspection?

Accepted Answer

A) Furnace 
B) Baseboard registers 
C) Radiator 
D) All of the above 
A) Furnace 
B) Baseboard registers 
C) Radiator 
D) All of the above

Question 17

The basement of the home you are inspecting has evidence of water leakage. Which of the following problems is NOT a possible cause of water leakage in basements?

Accepted Answer

A) Improperly installed downspouts 
B) Clogged gutters 
C) Absence of a sump pump 
D) Corrosion of water pipes 
A) Improperly installed downspouts 
B) Clogged gutters 
C) Absence of a sump pump 
D) Corrosion of water pipes

Question 18

Which of the following structures require inspection?

Accepted Answer

A) Floor structures 
B) Wall structures 
C) Ceiling structures 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and B 
A) Floor structures 
B) Wall structures 
C) Ceiling structures 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and B

Question 19

Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?

Accepted Answer

A) One-gang plastic box 
B) Two-gang plastic box 
C) Metal pancake box 
D) Metal flapjack box 
A) One-gang plastic box 
B) Two-gang plastic box 
C) Metal pancake box 
D) Metal flapjack box

Question 20

Which of the following conditions are you looking for when inspecting skylights?

Accepted Answer

A) Position of skylights on the roof 
B) Limited visibility through the panes 
C) Cracked panes and corroding frames 
D) None, because you should not be inspecting skylights 
A) Position of skylights on the roof 
B) Limited visibility through the panes 
C) Cracked panes and corroding frames 
D) None, because you should not be inspecting skylights

Which one of the following statements about aluminum siding is true?

Where is the BEST location for a light fixture that illuminates a stairway?

What type of safety control is required on water heaters?

Home inspectors are required to inspect the plumbing system to identify deficiencies. Which of the following rooms have to be inspected?

Which of the following fireplace components are NOT required to be inspected?

Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?

R-value is associated with which of the following components?

What characteristics of mortar joints do you want to see when inspecting the exterior of a chimney?

If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?

Which of the following statements related to electrical systems that use aluminum wiring is true?

In addition to checking for safe handrails, home inspectors need to consider the width and depth of stairs. If stairs have railings on both sides, what is the recommended minimum width for stairways?

What is the most common type of defect associated with roof vents?

Which of the following is a type of window?

What is a fascia?

Which of the following insects may damage wood in homes?

Which type of installed heating equipment must be included in your inspection?

The basement of the home you are inspecting has evidence of water leakage. Which of the following problems is NOT a possible cause of water leakage in basements?

Which of the following structures require inspection?

Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?

Which of the following conditions are you looking for when inspecting skylights?

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Exam 2: Building Science

Which one of the following statements about aluminum siding is true?

Where is the BEST location for a light fixture that illuminates a stairway?

What type of safety control is required on water heaters?

Home inspectors are required to inspect the plumbing system to identify deficiencies. Which of the following rooms have to be inspected?

Which of the following fireplace components are NOT required to be inspected?

Where is the BEST location for heat registers in any home?

R-value is associated with which of the following components?

What characteristics of mortar joints do you want to see when inspecting the exterior of a chimney?

If the garage is attached, what type of door is required between the house and garage?

Which of the following statements related to electrical systems that use aluminum wiring is true?

In addition to checking for safe handrails, home inspectors need to consider the width and depth of stairs. If stairs have railings on both sides, what is the recommended minimum width for stairways?

What is the most common type of defect associated with roof vents?

Which of the following is a type of window?

What is a fascia?

Which of the following insects may damage wood in homes?

Which type of installed heating equipment must be included in your inspection?

The basement of the home you are inspecting has evidence of water leakage. Which of the following problems is NOT a possible cause of water leakage in basements?

Which of the following structures require inspection?

Which of the following examples is NOT a type of junction box?

Which of the following conditions are you looking for when inspecting skylights?

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