PROPERTY & BUILDING INSPECTION MODULE 1 – FINAL EXAM 2
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Question 1 of 80
1. Question
The current minimum crawl space floor access opening requirements are __ if access is through the floor.
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Question 2 of 80
2. Question
Wood siding should have ____ inches of clearance above the grade level.
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Question 3 of 80
3. Question
Wood siding should have ____ inches of clearance above the roof coverings and hard surfaces.
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Question 4 of 80
4. Question
A sill plate must be anchored utilizing bolts at least __ an inch in diameter.
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Question 5 of 80
5. Question
The minimum roof slope to install asphalt shingles is __.
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Question 6 of 80
6. Question
Rectangular openings in parapet walls surrounding roof covering are called:
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Question 7 of 80
7. Question
Typical defects related to vegetation that should be reported by the home inspector include all the following, EXCEPT:
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Question 8 of 80
8. Question
The normal MAXIMUM rise of residential stair treads is:
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Question 9 of 80
9. Question
The primary purpose of exterior wall cladding is to:
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Question 10 of 80
10. Question
Cooktops and ranges should have not less than ____ inches of clearance between the appliance top and unprotected combustible materials.
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Question 11 of 80
11. Question
Proper inspection of a dishwasher includes the following, except:
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Question 12 of 80
12. Question
A swale refers to:
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Question 13 of 80
13. Question
To aid in the prevention of twisting, ____ is often installed at the center of the floor joists.
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Question 14 of 80
14. Question
Retaining walls taller than ____ feet should have structural components to help reduce wall failure.
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Question 15 of 80
15. Question
Another word for the blocks used to support HVAC equipment on low slope rooftops is:
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Question 16 of 80
16. Question
Grading is:
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Question 17 of 80
17. Question
____ is intended to stop the flow of water vapor and small amounts of liquid water not under hydrostatic pressure.
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Question 18 of 80
18. Question
A garage should be separated from habitable space space located above it by at least ____ drywall installed installed on the garage side.
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Question 19 of 80
19. Question
Underlayment is typically ____ under wood roof coverings.
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Question 20 of 80
20. Question
A garage door manual release rope should be installed at least ____ inches above the floor.
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Question 21 of 80
21. Question
What are the common types of shingle valleys?
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Question 22 of 80
22. Question
What is the primary purpose of control joints placed in concrete driveways?
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Question 23 of 80
23. Question
____ is a common tool used to measure current drawn by appliances.
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Question 24 of 80
24. Question
A ____ joist is typically added to each side of an access opening cut in floor joists.
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Question 25 of 80
25. Question
Framing in which upper-level floor joists bear on wood ledger strips inserted into the stud wall is commonly referred to as ____.
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Question 26 of 80
26. Question
Why should sidewall flashing be run higher than normal on walls where the roof drains toward the sidewall?
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Question 27 of 80
27. Question
The frieze is installed:
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Question 28 of 80
28. Question
When testing a microwave, the home inspector ____ place something safe to heat inside the microwave.
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Question 29 of 80
29. Question
The ideal place to get an accurate temperature drop measurement is by inserting a probe type thermometer in the ____ and ____ plenums.
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Question 30 of 80
30. Question
____ are a common location for roof leaks.
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Question 31 of 80
31. Question
In general, foam plastic shall be separated from the interior of a dwelling by minimum of ____ or equivalent thermal barrier material.
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Question 32 of 80
32. Question
____ collects in ducts, is flammable, and if ignited can cause a fire.
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Question 33 of 80
33. Question
How does a point load differ from a uniformly distributed load?
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Question 34 of 80
34. Question
A common guideline for judging whether differences between adjacent sections of a walkway is a safety, trip hazard is ____ inch.
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Question 35 of 80
35. Question
Typical deck framing defects include all of the following, EXCEPT:
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Question 36 of 80
36. Question
How many nails are typically required per strip of shingles in high wind zones?
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Question 37 of 80
37. Question
Home inspectors should ____ specific repairs for foundation defects.
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Question 38 of 80
38. Question
A floor joist should have at least __ inches of bearing on wood and at least __ inches bearing on concrete masonry.
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Question 39 of 80
39. Question
The condition causing doors to move when partially open is often referred to as:
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Question 40 of 80
40. Question
Roof penetration terminations for clothes dryers, kitchen and bathroom exhaust ducts, should terminate with a roof jack and a ____.
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Question 41 of 80
41. Question
A garage door torsion spring is located:
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Question 42 of 80
42. Question
A boxed cornice eave consists of all the following trim components, EXCEPT:
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Question 43 of 80
43. Question
Examples of roof defects that are defective per se (the condition is defective regardless of whether there is current visible evidence of an adverse impact caused by the defect) include all of the following, except:
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Question 44 of 80
44. Question
EIFS stands for:
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Question 45 of 80
45. Question
Which set of building terms do NOT belong together?
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Question 46 of 80
46. Question
The fireplace opening should be at least __ inches from a sidewall and at least __ inches to a wall in front of the firebox.
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Question 47 of 80
47. Question
Stairway handrails shall be located a minimum of ____ inches and a maximum of ____ inches measured vertically from the nosing of the treads.
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Question 48 of 80
48. Question
Typical defects for deck flashing and sealants include all of the following, EXCEPT:
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Question 49 of 80
49. Question
In which situation might CMU cells be left hollow?
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Question 50 of 80
50. Question
What materials are commonly installed beneath a slab-on-grade foundation to reduce moisture entry?
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Question 51 of 80
51. Question
When is glazing near a door not required to be safety glazing?
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Question 52 of 80
52. Question
A square is a measurement equal to:
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Question 53 of 80
53. Question
Why might it be difficult for a home inspector to operate a smart device during an inspection?
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Question 54 of 80
54. Question
Safety glazing is required within ____ inches of either vertical edge of a door and less than ____ inches above a walking surface.
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Question 55 of 80
55. Question
A residential platform-framed wall is made of all of the following components, EXCEPT:
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Question 56 of 80
56. Question
What should roof penetrations for dryer, kitchen, and bathroom exhaust ducts terminate with?
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Question 57 of 80
57. Question
Refractory fireplace panels that appear to ____ should be evaluated by a qualified fireplace contractor.
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Question 58 of 80
58. Question
A newer home with electric heat is being inspected. It has a below grade finished basement containing a bedroom. The inspector should look for a smoke alarm and ____.
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Question 59 of 80
59. Question
A chimney wider than __ inches parallel to the ridge and does not run through the ridge, should have a cricket (saddle).
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Question 60 of 80
60. Question
The maximum variations between the greatest riser height and the smallest riser height within any flight of stairs shall be __ inch.
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Question 61 of 80
61. Question
Deck guard post should be spaced no more than ____ feet on center.
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Question 62 of 80
62. Question
Cabinets installed on the floor next to a wall are called ____.
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Question 63 of 80
63. Question
A deadman refers to:
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Question 64 of 80
64. Question
Gutters and downspouts should discharge water at least __ feet away from the foundation.
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Question 65 of 80
65. Question
Even though these components are not attached to the house, they all should be included in the inspection, EXCEPT:
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Question 66 of 80
66. Question
What is a high loop?
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Question 67 of 80
67. Question
Z flashing should be installed:
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Question 68 of 80
68. Question
A garage door operator trolley connects which two components?
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Question 69 of 80
69. Question
The presence of efflorescence is a clue that there may be a ____ issue.
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Question 70 of 80
70. Question
The current IRC maximum riser is ____ inches. In the past, maximum riser height was ____ to ____ inches.
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Question 71 of 80
71. Question
An escape window is usually required in:
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Question 72 of 80
72. Question
The home inspector ____ and ____ connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply.
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Question 73 of 80
73. Question
As a lintel over doors and windows in a masonry wall rusts it may cause:
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Question 74 of 80
74. Question
Cut deck stair stringers should not span more than ____ feet between supports.
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Question 75 of 80
75. Question
Weep holes in brick veneer should be ____ inch in diameter and located at least every ____ inches.
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Question 76 of 80
76. Question
The materials used to construct the house are called the ____ load.
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Question 77 of 80
77. Question
A single hung window consists of:
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Question 78 of 80
78. Question
The termination of the disposal drain at the wall should be ____ than the disposer drainage outlet.
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Question 79 of 80
79. Question
Conditions of vegetation which could affect the performance of house components include all of the following, EXCEPT:
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Question 80 of 80
80. Question
An operable metal plate that opens to allow combustion gasses to flow into a chimney is called the ____.